Call it fate. Call it coincidence. I
consider it no small matter that I found myself dressed to the nines
in Daisy Buchanan fashion two Sundays ago, mere hours after watching
Baz Luhrmann's movie masterpiece, The Great Gatsby. Seeing Carey
Mulligan flit from one decadent outfit to another was nothing short
of spectacular, but by the time the credits were rolling and I'd
drained my champagne glass, I was ready to don some sparkles of my
own.
I couldn't have foreseen that my
photo shoot the next day would indulge this very craving. The roaring
Twenties were all too apparent in Rox + Royalty's latest collection,
Modern Gatbsy. Coupled with a fair dose of flapper-approved sequins,
fur, and beading, Rox + Royalty's newest pieces also incorporate the
studs, spikes and fun-loving vibe that has become the line's edgy
signature.
The creation of Annie Weihrauch, Rox + Royalty is a staple in the Columbus fashion scene. Awarded the grand prize at HighBall 2013, the citywide Halloween bonanza, Annie further cemented herself as one of the Capital city's most exciting designers. Her plans for 2014 are just as thrilling. On February 6th, Rox + Royalty will show at New York Fashion Week – an experience coveted by most any clothing designer.
The photo shoot that ensued for Rox +
Royalty's NYFW lookbook was a fabulous fusion of bad-ass grandeur.
Reporting for hair and makeup, I was promptly transformed by stylist Marissa Bender with a
wavy, slicked-down 'do to compliment my pixie cut. Smoky eyes,
rouged cheeks, and maroon lips were next on Marissa's list. From the salon,
I toted by model bag and my high spirits to the studio, where I was
greeted with an energetic Annie putting the finishing touches on her
marvelous pieces.
Under a mass of fabric and hardware,
amid glitter, tulle, and chains, I spied fashion glory – a floor
length gown with a white bustier bodice, its seams outlined in silver
beads to mimic the chrome hued sequins of the cutaway skirt. With so
many pieces to outfit us models, I could only hope I'd be chosen for
that heavenly creation! It was with much enthusiasm that I skipped to
the dressing room a few minutes later after Annie dubbed me the Daisy
of the shoot.
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| Anita (left) and I on set! |
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| Gatsby girls. |
As I took in the rest of the room, I
realized I wasn't the only model feeling the glamor that day.
Everywhere I turned, the other girls were just as entranced with
their looks as I was with mine. Taking to the camera, the rapid
succession of clicks was accompanied by my unstoppable ponderings. How
fabulous would it have been to live in a time when life was about
making a statement, whether at teatime or at the city's most
exclusive party?
I consider myself lucky to have
glimpsed this awesome merger of historically lavish aesthetic made
modern. The Lookbook had proven to be a complete success thanks to
the grand designs of Rox + Royalty's reigning queen, Annie. Visit the
the Rox + Royalty site today get a dose of twinkling Twenties style
with that irresistible sass.
Best of luck at NYFW, Annie! In true
Rox + Royalty style, we know you'll show 'em who's boss. This debutante is honored to be a part of your journey.
Here is the fabulous result of the shoot, and a peak at Annie's line.
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- Michaela Neu
Model and Alt Fashion Blogger
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