Underwater Couture Show

Model Cassidy Barker and Designer Andrew MacLaine Photographed by Joe Stemmer in Palm Springs, 2013

Underwater Ginger Sushi Roll suit

Model  Cassidy Barker Photographed by Joe Stemmer in Palm Springs: Andrew MacLaine 2013

7DS Wrath - Riding Hood and BBW

 I had fun with this one!  Extra bonus plus plus because that fur wolf jacket fits me!  (Although maybe it might look a little bit different on the 6 ft male model that is skinnier than I am...)  I love the photo story here that just happened to work itself out.  Notice how they are fighting and then Red "skins" the wolf at the end?

Red 70

Royal Redness!

Seven Deadly Sins Campaign: Princess Jasmine as "Greed"

Photography by Joe Stemmer, Model: Savannah Yturria, Makeup by: Kenny Sparks

Seven Deadly Sins Project - Sleeping Beauty as "Sloth"

Reggae Pants and Leather Micro Jacket and a huge surprise

This is my assistant, Jessia, who very often I truly think I learn as much from her as she does from me.  I think she is a gorgeous girl and also does a great job modeling for me.  Especially because she fits into all my sample sizes and isn't afraid of wearing things that are odd and unusual, like this super-flared pair of pants with a pocket on the outside and faux leather micro-micro jacket with fur trim.

BONUS>>>>>

My friend, Shawn, who is a headdress designer who used to work under Bob Mackie, was clearing out his studio space and gave me a ton of trim and material.  Among the findings was the fur I used in this jacket.  I asked him recently if this fur was from Mackie. 

He answered, "Actually, I think it's from Cher..."

IT'S FROM CHER....
 It's from freakin' CHER...

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My Simka Dress in the Desert Sands

Cindy, it's Totally German Vogue!

I have to admit that when I made this outfit, I thought it was a little... odd.  And I was kind of afraid to put it on my model because I was SURE she was going to do something like smile politely while plotting my demise inside her head for making her wear something so ridiculous.

Well, sometimes a risk pays off because Cassidy rocked this odd little German number like she was in the pages of German Vogue!

Update:  Cassidy actually made it into Italian Vogue online!  This is a HUGE deal for a model.  Congratulations, Cass!!

Where is the TV inspiration, do you ask?  Remember the epsiode of the Brady Bunch in which Cindy was convinced that she was going to be the next Shirley Temple and dressed up as "Heidi?"  Well, there you go.

Cindy, it's Totally German Vogue!

I have to admit that when I made this outfit, I thought it was a little... odd.  And I was kind of afraid to put it on my model because I was SURE she was going to do something like smile politely while plotting my demise inside her head for making her wear something so ridiculous.

Well, sometimes a risk pays off because Cassidy rocked this odd little German number like she was in the pages of German Vogue!

Update:  Cassidy actually made it into Italian Vogue online!  This is a HUGE deal for a model.  Congratulations, Cass!!

Where is the TV inspiration, do you ask?  Remember the epsiode of the Brady Bunch in which Cindy was convinced that she was going to be the next Shirley Temple and dressed up as "Heidi?"  Well, there you go.

Roper Redux!

Remember this Mrs. Roper inspired swimsuit cover-up?  I recently provided this as a wardrobe piece at a photo shoot, with the model wearing jeans.  I think it works quite nicely!

Roper Redux!

Remember this Mrs. Roper inspired swimsuit cover-up?  I recently provided this as a wardrobe piece at a photo shoot, with the model wearing jeans.  I think it works quite nicely!