The Pink Squirrel

Wow, time does fly when you are having fun. How have you been? I have missed you all so much!

Since my last post, I turned 35, started working with a modeling agency and hosted many of my own shoots. One of them at the Old Joliet Prison, the abandoned Statesville. That was a bucket list shoot so and I am still on Cloud 9.

Today I am going to share some of the photos from the Event I held at the Pink Squirrel, located in Chicago IL. I had so much fun working on this project and I have worked with so many people that were involved in this shoot, since the shoot, which makes this day very special to me.

The amazing team consisted of. Videographer: Kayleigh Kay Photographers: Kayleigh Kay, Hanna Walkowaik, Tom Finke, and Leila Marie. Models: Megan Nelson, Cassie Neuron , Fernanda Carrasco, Jessica Gardner, Karina Zephyr, Maria Breese. MUA: Kendal Margaret. Hair: Liz Rajcan and Sarah Scalpelli from Mint Salon. Creative Director: Renee Schweikle. Fashion Stylist: Renee Schweikle of Fringe and Creme Brûlée. Production: Renee Schweikle of Melange Production Ent. Location: The Pink Squirrel Clothing Brand & Accessories: Discover Melange

Enjoy!

Model: Cassie Negron, Photographer: Leilani B’Smith

Model: Fernanda Carrasco, Photographer: Leilani B’Smith

Model: Maria Breese, Photographer: Hanna Walkowaik

Model: Megan Nelson, Photographer: Kayleigh Kay

Models: Cassie Negron, Megan Melson, Photographer: Leilani B’Smith

Models: Jessica Rae, Megan Nelson. Photographer: Thomas Mark Photography

Models: Megan Nelson, Karina Zephyr, Fernanda Carrasco, Photographer: Thomas Mark Photography

Model: Fernanda Carrasco, Photographer: Thomas Mark Photography

Model: Maria Breese, Photographer: Leilani B’Smith

Model: Karina Zephyr, Photographer: Kayleigh Kay

Square Dancing Golden Goddess

This is one of my favorite outfits. Main reason why, is that it is a vintage square dancing skirt and top. I can honestly say that I didn't even know there was such a thing as a square dancing outfit. But of course now that I have researched what it is, I am seeing so many beautiful square dancing outfits and it completely makes sense that they exist.

Throw back time....Did you have to square dance in middle-high school during gym class?? I did and man I wouldn't have complained as much if I was able to wear this bad ass square dancing outfit. LOL

I remember when I saw this set for the first time. It was hanging up on a rack with 100's of outfits and I wasn't really in the mood to go digging but I saw the gold ever so slightly sticking out, so I went in for a deeper look. Once I had her in my hands I knew she was coming home with me and I was going to find her a new mamma. Don't you just love the gold? Its all over this outfit and it is so shinny and bold. When we were walking through the Venetian taking photos, this dress was a show stopper. One twirl in this skirt and jaws will drop. 

For both shoots I styled the outfit more formal with heels and hair down. However, you can style it so many ways. You can wear it has a complete set, you can separate the two and wear the top and the skirt separately. You can pair with sandals, cowgirl boots and lots more to create your custom Melange Style. 

I hope you enjoy this look at much as I do. Keep checking back for more vintage goodies. 

XOXO - Renee

Models: @jodymarie_offical & @ohdarlingaurora - instagram

Photographer: @hazukiphotography - instagram