observe & reflect

photo by my sister

it has become a yearly thing to celebrate black friday here on sisters in black frocks. I must admit I have not been very consistent with writing and posting my photo projects lately. I can't say that I have not been doing anything, but this year I have had some setbacks both creatively and personally. I really enjoy feeling inspired and for some reason this year I didn't feel it so much. I don't want to complain that nothing great happened this year because that actually is not true. I had some really beautiful moments in new mexico and some of my own personal projects, but I felt like it was dramatically less than what it has been in the past, but as I have mentioned before in previous posts its all about quality over quantity and as I get older I really want to create imagery that's both thought provoking, but still enriched with style. personally, as well, I have been dealing with some other internal issues that I think has affected me a little. I know with time I will feel better, but I think we all go through inner battles sometimes where things feel dark and empty. I know with time it will lead to some unique breakthrough, but for now I have to get through some struggles in my head and then manifest it into something dynamic. nonetheless, it hasn't stopped my love for all things noir chic and since its black friday I thought about one of my favorite black dress moments of this year. in august, I went with my sister to new york city. we spent the day at the met museum too see the fashion and the catholic imagination exhibit. it was really magnificent seeing all the alexander mcqueen and dolce & gabbana sicilian widow dresses. I've always loved the connection between religion and fashion, so this was really something too marvel at. at the museum I wore my helmut lang asymmetrical black dress and my sister snapped this pic of me in the egyptian part of the museum. I guess what I love most about this photo is my reflection and my body language. my sister captured it perfectly and I think it sort of reflects the mood I am in now, which is a little bit introspective, yet still noir chic. perhaps, maybe its not just a mood, but forever my look.

best in black

photo by cuneyt akeroglu

I love that feeling I get when I see an editorial that makes me do a double take....with this image I did just that. let's just get right to the details, the dress is by armani and I think it fits her body to perfection. the photo itself, is also very cinematic and I love how she is positioned in front of that tree. the beautiful mirror reflection of her dress adds a little something extra, too. this image comes from the upcoming december issue of vogue russia. I rarely am so taken by fashion photography, but her gown and the composition of this photo is truly amazing and for some reason it reminded me of what my sister took of me at the met museum in august. I always love making connections between my life and what I see in magazines, so this was just a mere coincidence. its funny how art and life work. on a side note, I have noticed for spring 2019 there were some really beautiful black dresses to grace the runways. this armani is just one of them....tom ford, valentino, and max mara all showcased some unique black frocks that sort of made me feel excited for fashion again....I haven't been able too say that in awhile.