Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Take 1: The Take Action Twins! Plus...The Mompos Dress Meets Kristine Ko!

What are these crazy, gun wielding dames up to in the back of this old limo?  





Am I seeing Double?  Wait a minute!  
These two don't look like twins. 

Is that Anthro's Take Action Dress? 
It appears to be living up to it's name.



Kris and I are wearing Anthro's Take Action Dress by Girls From Savoy - May 2011

One minute they're all Sweetness in Silk!  
The next they're going at it with Weapons.


And now they're friends again!  What gives?


Kris and I are wearing Anthro's Take Action Dress by Girls From Savoy - May 2011

Meet my friend Kris of Kristine Ko Creative Studios. Six weeks ago, we began to conspire on a Project. Kris is much more than a Photographer, she is one of us.  That's right ladies!  She is an Anthro Addict-Aholic. 

Kris was looking for an Anthro Blogger to collaborate on a Photo Shoot.

Would I be interested in working on the Project involving Anthro and a Professional Photographer? 
I think you know the answer to that.
Heck Yes! 

With a bit of luck, some unseasonable cool weather, and awesome friends that live on a beautiful stretch of River, we managed this two gal operation like an entire Team.  



Anthro's Take Action Dress by Girls From Savoy - May 2011

The above images were brought to you by my Olympus SLR, on a tripod, with a remote.


Kris of Kristine Ko Creative Studios in Anthro's Take Action Dress - May 2011


Everything else is the Magic of Kristine Ko and her Pro Canon.

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Styling Courtesy of Kristine Ko

The Mompos Dress - A Plenty by Tracy Reese - Anthro $228 - Mar 2011
Sulky Belt in Blue - Anthro Orig $48 Sale $30 - March 2011
Lass & Laddie Oxfords - by Poetic License - Anthro $98 - Aug 2010
Great and Small Coin Purse in Bee - by Ipa Nima - Anthro Orig $28 Sale $20 - Feb 2010
Present Perfect Necklace - by Tataborello Italy - Anthro Orig $138 Sale $40 - Mar 2009
Bejeweled Bee Ring - by Kenneth Lane - Anthro Orig $105 Sale $70 - July 09

See Bonnie of Small Town Fashionista in her Mompos Photo Shoot HERE

Take 2 from inside and around the House will Post Friday  Here is a Sneak Peek!


Anthro Sister Love, Laura (lauramartinsemail@yahoo.com)

Please leave a comment for Kris and I.  Which photo is your favorite?  Mine is the Mailbox stroll bye!  Kris and I both love #5.  I like how my Red car snuck into the action. See it next to my left hand?

All Photos are courtesy of Kristine Ko Creative Studios and are the property of Laura Martin. Email for permission to lauramartinsemail@yahoo.com : )

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What a fun project and such pretty (and awesomely cool) photos! That photo with the coin purse in the forefront is my fave for its color and depth. Thanks for sharing, this is great!
6 replies · active 722 weeks ago
Did you notice the Bee Ring hanging on the stalk flower in the first photo? It's hard to see. I love that one.

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Aw, call me a dense head - I thought it was a REAL bee!
Ah! No way Lisa? If you did think that, then I would say Kris did an exceptional job.

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Yay! That's actually what I was hoping for. :P
Wait till you see my new blog header Kris. You will love. I actually like more of the pics in the Rebecca Taylor Dress. It's more flattering than The Mompos.

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Aw, how fun! And so nice that you can make "in-the-flesh" connections with other bloggers.
Looking forward to seeing more pics from this meet-up! (The car shots put a smile on my face as I was totally not expecting them when I visited your blog today. "OH! There's Laura totin' a gun!")
2 replies · active 722 weeks ago
There is one other Bakersfield Blog Reader. She found my blog. We actually met up for lunch. Since there is no Anthro within a Two hour drive, it's rare to find a fellow addict to chat with. And that's exactly why I blog. Who would listen to me, except you?

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I know, none of my friends are Anthro fans, so I too am thankful for my online community!
How exciting! Glad you had such a great time!
2 replies · active 722 weeks ago
Take 2 on Friday is even better.

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Hi Luara from your Bakersfield Blog Reader :) I really liked your latest photoshoot. Photo number 5 was my favorite. Can't wait to see the remaining photos. The Take Action Photos are hilarious! Good thing you missed the surprise weekend rainstorm!

P.S. If you ever run short of ideas for places to shoot around town, I have a few ideas for you :)
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OMG Karen! Location ideas! I'm all ears right here right now.

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Oh my gosh, those photos are AMAZING!!!! I LOVE the one where you're walking by all those mailboxes. It looks so retro and fabulous - wow! You look beautiful in your Mompos dress, and the photography is crazy good! I can't wait to see the rest of the photos from your sneak peek... the skirt looks unbelievable.
1 reply · active 722 weeks ago
Oh the next outfit change is my favorite. Especially with those Red Suede Chie Mihara's. The Dress is Modcloth's 101 Ovations Dress by Rebecca Taylor. My new Favorite designer.

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VintageglammZ · 722 weeks ago

Oh amazing shots!! I love them all. The first ones of you two in the car looks so much fun! Like a vintage gangsta photoshoot. I love it. You two look so cute in your take action dresses! And Laura, you in the mompos dress is simply stunning. The photos look lovely. I bet you had so much fun doing these...it shows on your smiling face. Oh and what dress is that one in the last picture? Im dying to see!
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That, my dearest Jen, is my very first Rebecca Taylor Dress. I'm hooked.

From my Yahoo Mail - Laura
It sounds like you had so much fun, and it really shows in the photos. The Mompos Dress looks absolutely adorable, I think my favorite has to be 9.
1 reply · active 722 weeks ago
I do so love the Bee accessories and the Lass and Laddie Shoes that Kris picked out. It's a styling that probably would not have occurred to me. And the Blues of the Necklace and The Belt meld perfectly. The Yellows pop big time against the dress and everything else.
Great photos, Laura!! I love Mompos #4.
love the shot looking out the back of the car, and the mailbox walkby is totally classic. I like the black and white shot too...
1 reply · active 722 weeks ago
Yay! The image of us looking out the back was with my camera that I set up. I must be getting a handle on the SLR finally.

Kris took more B and W photos for Take 2. I'll have those up Friday. And I'm wearing a stunning Non Anthro Dress by Rebecca Taylor for the first time. Believe it or not, the dress arrived the night before the shoot and Kris picked out all the accessories. I think she picked out stuff that she wished she had. Like the Red Suede Chie Mihara's. I try not to wear them too much. They are such a knock out pair of shoes. I still catch my breath when I see them in the closet. I am so crazy huh!

From my Yahoo Mail - Laura
Wonderful photos! The first few with you and Kristine in the car are so much fun, and I really like #11 and #12, too!!!
1 reply · active 722 weeks ago
Wait till you see Take 2 on Friday. The photos in and around the house are lovely. But I do agree that Kris and I had so much fun in the Limo. BTW, my necklace is a pocket watch. And that rifle was very heavy. #11 would be a great Blog Header, don't you think?
From my Yahoo Mail - Laura
I love this! I love the fun photos and love the quality of photos!! I want to join you with take action!!
3 replies · active 722 weeks ago
Haha! Now that would be a blog worthy riot. I can picture the Take Action Triplets in the Limo! Next time you can come to Bakersfield. We should get as many Bloggers together as possible for a huge Blog Photo Shoot. All wearing the same Anthro Dress. I think Kris has enough enthusiasm and Anthro love to handle the job of photographer. Hee-hee! Love you Keiko!

From my Yahoo Mail - Laura
oh yeah! and I love the bee on the flower!!!
You noticed! Wait till you see my new header. I did it during my lunch hour today. But I'm trying to spread all this good stuff out. It's time for a blog make over next week.

From my Yahoo Mail - Laura
AND you look absolutely stunning in every pictures!!!
1 reply · active 722 weeks ago
Keiko, You are so sweet for saying so. Thank you so much. Your comment made my day.
Ladies, Laura was an absolute joy to shoot. She is such a natural in front of the camera and every bit as adorable in person as you see on the web. I had a blast shooting in the vintage limo with Laura. We had such a tough time acting mean towards each other in front of the camera. :)
1 reply · active 722 weeks ago
Kris, Even after you told me to look mean, I couldn't. Instead I look like I'm about to burst out laughing. And if you look at the images of you..not mean at all. You look more sexy than anything else. If you don't mind my saying.

It was impressive to see you wield that heavy Camera and huge lens. Having a Professional Photographer take photos is an experience so different from what I'm used to. You shoot so fast, there isn't enough time to really think about a pose. For the second outfit change, I stopped trying to pose, and went with doing things that come natural. Maybe that was easier in the house with props. Some worked. Others didn't.

One thing is for sure, I know why models make the big bucks. Six hours nearly wiped me out. I went home and slept.
I know. I tried to look mean! LOL. Aww, thanks for the praise. Every second counts, so it's important to shoot quickly.

I wish I had time to nap. I went straight to my sister's house for lunch. I was starving. :P Can't wait for the next shoot! :P
Wow so many gorgeous photos! Two beautiful, stylish ladies! I love it all!

If I have to pick my favorite mompos, I like the horses or the mailbox stroll.
1 reply · active 722 weeks ago
Hi jess, I added the horses today. I had completely forgot about the photo. I think the mailbox stroll by is the favorite.

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Laura, this is so fun! Thanks for the bevy of gorgeous photos to choose from. Looks like you both had a great time too, which is what matters most. In the first shot it looks like you were trying hard to channel Rambo! Ha! My fave is definitely shot #3. You look so lovely!
What a cool and fun project Laura, love the retro feel of it all. The Take Action dress looks beautiful and makes me long for mine, that still has not been worn!! I also really dig the way you paired the Mompos with the mustard laceups, too original!
1 reply · active 722 weeks ago
Why haven't you worn your Take Action Dress Dea? The pairing of the Mompos and the Lass and Laddie Oxfords was entirely Kris's brainchild.

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Wow! This looks like a blast! I love your outfits/accessories and the photos are fantastic. I, of course, LOVE your ring and coin purse:) Like Lisa, I thought the ring was a real bee at first!
Laura - you are a wonderful model! If I could have a fraction of your "carefreeness" in front of the camera I'd be thrilled. Loving the bee ring and purse. Oh yeah, and I'll take your shoes too.
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All you have to do is smile.

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