Monday, September 3, 2012

Aqua Vida

 
Shoes are Charlotte Russe. Everything else is vintage!
Sometimes a phrase, no matter how perfectly random, makes a deep and lasting impression in your mind. Aqua Vida. This phrase, spoken by the roguishly charming Captain Jack Sparrow in the latest Pirates of the Caribbean movie, sent chills up my spine and has popped into my head on various occasions since. It's ironic how such two simple words can open up a magical world in the ceiling of a cave within which flows the legendary Fountain of Youth. 
Coupled with a hint of Rococo-era romance, such was my inspiration for my recent shoot with William Haubert. I decided to forgo my usual conglomeration of jewelry and accessories and let the focus instead rest up the elegant black and gold color scheme and breathtaking location.
Hope you're all having a great Labor Day weekend! Personally, I think Federal holidays are a bit lame: "Ohh yay! I have a day off! Let's go shopping! Ohh wait. Everything is closed because it's a dumb Federal holiday that NOBODY cares about."
Going to spend this week doing lots of extra school work (don't you love those big research papers?) and listing on Etsy!
Mwah! Mwah!
~Hope Adela

61 comments:

Terri said...

This is so incredibly glamourous and the photos only enhance the look. And good luck on the research paper...

AVY said...

Looks lovely, timeless.

/Avy

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Helena Resende said...

Gorgeous pictures! :)

Every Day Rachel said...

You look absolutely amazing!!!

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Jacqueline said...

sensual, exotic and amazingly hot! xox love it!

allie said...

those earrings!!!! omgggg!

MistressCatgirl said...

That outfit looks like something a glamorous 50's wife would wear. You look beautiful and it's a great photo shoot.

Ms Smart said...

stunning! love! wow!

Kristian said...

As usual, amazing photo shoot!

Lynn / Melancora said...

Fabulous!! Love your trousers and earrings.

Frocktasia said...

Fantastic pics. Black and gold is very elegant together especially on a luxurious brocade fabric. That fishtail coat is epic, just wow!
Lot's of love,
Jennie...x

Miu said...

Wow, this is absolutely fantastic!
I like everything about these pictures!

Camelia Crinoline said...

Gorgeous photos. I love the coat.

SACRAMENTO said...

These photos of you are beyond words, my dear Hope Adela.
I have fallen in love with the jacket.
You bring clothes back to live, my delicious friend.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

c... said...

So so beatiful it hurts...Just love the outfit.

Louise Mc said...

wow - I have no other words.

Rosa Fay said...

These are absolutely fantastic! That dress, that setting- wonderful!

kaffesoester said...

That is such a fantastic outfit -and perfect with the Chinese looking bridge behind you! Just beautiful!

Sara said...

Gorgeous lady! I am almost speachless :)

Jean at www.drossintogold.com said...

Beyond gorgeous. It's fashion and fantasy, utterly delicious. I MUST have a fishtail coat like that. I have some green brocade that would be perfect. Thank you for the vision.

Frank Vinyl said...

waoh!!! such cool photos
congrats on this awesome blog

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Aneta Kawecka said...

Wow...I love this outfit!!! so unique!!! xxx

Street Fashion Paris said...

so cool!!! I love it!!! xxx

Lou said...

Beautiful photos!
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Katie Frank said...

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Vanessa said...

I just love these shots of you, it looks so glamorous! :)

FASHION ICE said...

lovin the vintage! beautiful photos

Caitie Schlisserman said...

such glamorous photos!

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Aduaa said...

That really is a great phrase!

But the dress is even more gorgeous! And I just love specially the last photo!

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Mitha Komala said...

you look so stunning and beautiful with that gorgeous dress and heels! <3

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Ulla-Marie Nilsson said...

I die!

Theresa said...

Stunning!! Very glamorous! (:

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maja said...

thank you!
I think your photos are amazing because you've got an unique style :)
xx

Michelle Jiafang said...

Chanced upon your blog and enjoy reading it!

KittyMeow said...

Oh wow you are amazing! Thank you for commenting on my poor, neglected blog because now I can read YOUR blog :-D
LOVE your style!

The Golden Girls said...

wow you look STUNNING! just gorgeous! fab fab fabulous!!!! Hugs from California! xx,
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mary van note said...

holy crap that suit is off the charts AMAZING.

Jessica Cangiano said...

These images are utterly dripping with resplendent elegance and endlessly inspiring, daring style. Love it!

♥ Jessica

yonosoyunaitgirl said...

Great pics! XX

Bad Taste Toast said...

Wow, you look SO glamourous! I love the photos!

Naomi at The Occasional Indulgence said...

You are so stunning! I love your earrings and parasol!

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Hannah said...

Wow how glamorous are you! You are so stunning!

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INES A. said...

Beautiful pics !

Street Fashion Paris said...

Such a lovely photo!!!beautiful!!! xxx

Fashion Tales said...

I love the elegant styling in this ... always such inspiring style and photos. I just adore the colouring. -xx/Madison

Monique said...

I love your earrings, black and gold is such a great combo.

lepinkbow said...

wow!! such stunning photos! i love it! (:

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Elekon said...

wow! gorgeous! everything- you, outfit, photography, very professional and one of a kind!xx

Josefina said...

i just can't believe how i didn't come across your blog ages before! this is just brilliant, beautiful work! love it form head to toe (or better said- form header to footer?)
wonderful and amazing. i don't know how to express my admiration more?!
love love love!

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Sushi said...

Oh lovely styling, photography and scenery! x Sushi

Palomasea said...

Stunning!
Like living portraits....
Have a beautiful day!
XOXO,
- Irina

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Geat look and outfit!
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XoXo
Adina

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Lily said...

Absolutely stunning photos! Love the one with the flowers!

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Victoria said...

Lovely images !

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Miss Maple said...

A Chinese Madam of course!!!