Behind The Scenes - Gold Shoot

After 3 days of attempting to get this uploaded..it's finally worked. This is my second YouTube video and as someone requested on twitter that I vlog my shoot that I did on friday I tried my best. It's hard to model and vlog as there isn't much time on a shoot but you can see that from this video. As a lot of you have asked about my modelling, how I got into it, what I do etc I thought this was a great chance to let you in behind the scenes when I go out for shoots.

I had an amazing team for this, Olivia Whitbread-Roberts was my lovely photographer, Verity James was our super talented MUA (www.makeupbyverity.co.uk) and Andrea Williams did my amazing hair (www.locksandlashes.co.uk). We were also allowed to use a giant G for the gold theme lent to us by Tiffany Tempest who has all the letters you need for lighting up events, beautiful and an incredible idea which you have to check out - sayitwithlights.moonfruit.com

A little less chatting in this but I still manage to do weird things...I giggle a lot, a make an impression of a scottish cat and mention that I stood on a broom and it smacked me in the face...so enjoy! Who says models have to be perfect all the time anyway? Remember to like, comment (nice things) and PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!!!


WATCH IT NOW - www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHZPmSrpbqU

Sherbet Lemon

Here is a little bit fun for you all today. My lovely friend is working with sweet themes for a project at the moment and chose me to be lemon sherbet. I'm not too good with angry faces but this was such a fun shoot and was totally out my comfort zone. This was also planned before I dyed my hair back (sorry again Jordan) so it would have fitted so much better when I was blonde but I think the red hair makes it all that more fierce. I love doing over the top shoots like this with bright colours and wacky themes.

I feel so lucky to be living somewhere that I'm surrounded by creative people who let me get involved with projects I never usually would be involved in. It's amazing to hear peoples ideas and aims, I find it just rubs off on me to work even harder. Always surround yourself with like minded people who inspire you to chase your dreams.

Watch this space for more photography from Jordan Kilford on here with some fashion outfits for fivefootfour. In the mean time you can check his work out here: www.jordankilford.photography/

Behind The Scenes For Halloween

I've been so excited for this shoot and before I show you some of the final images I wanted to show you what we get up to behind the scenes. This was a dark theme, in keeping with what's happening at the end of the month that we all love to get involved with, Halloween! 

Working with a new Make Up Artist, Lindsay Adams was an absolute pleasure. I love meeting new people through modelling as everyone has different visions of what they think it will look like, everyone in the space is a creative and it's just amazing to see everyone get so into the shoot and contribute ideas. The make up for this was stunning and who doesn't want their face covered in glitter? I love it! Which was paired beautifully with a necklace and bracelet by GlitzySecrets who have seriously gorgeous designs. 

More photos from this coming very soon!


Photos by: Griffin Photography

FlashBack

Recently so many amazing opportunities have been given to FiveFootFour and it all got me thinking how far my journey has taken me. Some of you may already know this but it has been less than a year since I started modelling seriously. This shoot was my first ever published shoot and the images are still being used now on websites, social media and for Anna D'Souza (a very talented wedding dress and wedding accessories designer in Cornwall). Her work is simply breathtaking and the amazing pieces I was allowed to wear were just stunning. 

When the one year anniversary for this shoot comes around soon I will release the images on here and a special article for you all on the items and how I felt doing this shoot when I had never been published before or asked to do anything this important in my life. It's amazing how far my modelling has taken me, and without it FiveFootFour wouldn't be here, and without you guys it wouldn't be so successful and making my dream come true; so THANKYOU!

Photos: Griffin Photography

The Tower Of London Remember

If there is a place I will never get bored of coming to it's London. Always full of amazing sites and exciting events so I couldn't visit without seeing the stunning array of poppies around the tower of London. The ongoing growth of poppies is such a beautiful way to remember each fallen soldier from the war but it also very moving to see the impact of the amount of lives that were taken. Each single poppy represents one lost life of a soldier that was lost and there are now hundreds of poppies placed around the grounds, which is so emotional to see.

Having walked over Tower Bridge to see the views across the river it brings you out right next to the Tower of London. Following the road along it cuts down into the gardens of the castle to allow you to view it from all the way around. It's a lovely walk to see volunteers placing the poppies in the pattern right around the grounds which is also a big wake up call to all the effort this has taken, all the time and how each life lost is so important to reflect in the exhibit. 

Feel very lucky to be able to experience this while being here in one of my favourite cities. Sorry that the photos cannot express the magnitude of this wonderful expression of art but if you are in London or going soon you have to experience it for yourself.

Make It Bright

As summer is currently a bit wet and cloudy I thought I'd try inspire you all to make the most of the remaining summer. Summer is always about bright colours, sunshine and generally being pretty happy so why not reflect that in your outfits and details? 

I love summer and there is nothing that makes me happier than being in the sunshine so I decided to share with you these details of one of my favourite summer outfits. Teaming a bright playsuits with hot pinks and a brown satchel with its own details adds more colour to the outfit than just having a black handbag. Satchels are perfect for summer when you need to keep your hands free for summer sales and of course, eating ice creams. 

My smaller details are keeping with the splashes of colour like my beautiful turquoise ring from a street market in Ludlow. My pandora bracelet adds subtle colours to the outfit with the wonderful coloured murano glass beads. It's a great chunky bracelet to team up with any summer outfit as it will always look fabulous in the sun.

And who says just because the sun isn't out you can't dress it like it, make a colour statement in this cloudy weather and show off your bright side!

Playsuit: River Island
Bag: Spice 
Nail Varnish: Barry M
Bracelet: Pandora 
Stacking Rings: Accessorize 


Photo: Ian Mutley Heyworth

Beautiful Hydration

If it's one thing I miss most about the beautiful country of Thailand is the detail they put into their drinks. They were always perfectly made, amazing flavours and beautifully presented. 

This was one element that opened my eyes to the world, something so simple as a drink can widen your experiences to the world so quickly. In UK there are places that put the effort in to their presentation more than others, but out in Thailand it is everywhere you go. The effort, the love for their food and drinks, it was wonderfully refreshing. As for the flavours, they were vibrant, exotic and it felt like they awakened my taste buds from the grave. 

Being pretty frightening of trying new foods and flavours for my most of my life is just a distant memory as without trying new things I wouldn't have been able to taste the wonders of Thailand in all its glory. Don't be afraid to try new things, even with experiences, because you could be passing up a chance to try the most wonderful thing in your life.

Drinks:  Mango Mojito, Caramel Iced Coffee, Chocolate, Raspberry and Mango Frappes and Iced Lemon Juice with Orchid Garnish.

Vintage Wedding Guest

IT'S HERE; the post you have all been asking after.

BE OUR GUEST: VINTAGE WEDDINGS!

This was by far one of my favourite shoots I have ever done. I haven't done many vintage shoots but this was such a wonderful experience I hope there will be more I can share with you in the future. All the clothes were just beautiful and the team I was able to work with couldn't have been better. All the clothes were vintage and from a beautiful little boutique in Cornwall. I absolutely fell in love with the pale yellow dress that fitted me perfectly in all the right places with wonderful lace details.

I could have spent all day there getting lost in all the vintage bags, outfits and head pieces in the little shop but we had to get on with the shoot and I could not have had a better day and been looked better. Fingers crossed for more lovely shoots like this soon.

Shoots like this are a bit nerve wracking, having all eyes on you and walking around with the pubic shopping around you and taking their own photos through the windows, but it is all confidence building and eventually it all becomes a blur. All that matters is being yourself and showing off the amazing pieces I was so lucky to wear.

Keeping everything vintage including the make up but we kept with a pale peach lipstick and matching nail varnish for a small pop of colour against all the pales in the dresses.

All the outfits I wore in this shoot were from the boutique itself, including the shoes and bags. So if you're ever passing this beautiful wonderland pop in and get yourself lost in a vintage paradise.

Clothes and venue: Daisy Potter Vintage Clothing
Hair: Joanne Innis 
Make Up: Sally Orchard
Photos: Griffin Photography

Behind The Scenes

I thought before I release the images for you all on the amazing vintage wedding guest shoot you have been asking for I would share some behind the scenes images for you all. The team I was blessed to be working with were amazing with hair and make up. Love having it all done before shoots and meeting new people this way always means a lovely day ahead. Bonding with the team before a shoot is always important to me as it helps to feel as relaxed and confident as possible in front of the camera. 

Couldn't have loved my makeup and hair more for this shoot! Excited to show you all the images and hear what you think of them. So grateful for the opportunities that have been given to me in life and fingers crossed for more amazing things to share with you all.

Venue: Daisy Potter Vintage Clothing
Hair: Joanne Innis 
Make Up: Sally Orchard (www.cornwallmakeupartist.co.uk)

Details and Jewels

These are some of the details from the Blue and Green Spring/Summer shoot. Love my silverwear and love to keep things simple and classic for my outfit shoots. 

A few understated rings stacked together can create a more delicate and modern look with an outfit. Stacking rings are becoming a bit of an addiction as I'm sure you'll realise the more I photograph them. With a high neck dress or jumper I like to put a long necklace on to fill the space, so this piece of crystal was perfect for this shoot as it adds a shine and summer feel to the mint green jumper. 

The cute little daisy earrings are simple and not in the distracting from the outfit but photograph beautifully with head shots and close ups. 

Earrings: Accessorise 

Necklace: Unknown (was my mothers)

2 sets of stacking silver rings: Accessorise 

Single ring: Pandora

Blue and Green Can't Be Seen?

With the weather dropping a little from being the glorious sunshine we got used to for a while I thought I'd post one of my favourite looks so sunny but chillier days for this summer. These are my favourite jeans that fit perfectly in all the right places and such a gorgeous colour. "Blue and Green can't be seen" - I LOVE these blue and green pastels, feeling so summery with my mint green jumper and nails. 

What's your favourite pastel piece?

Wearing: Jumper, Leigh Jeans, Scarf and Boots - Topshop, Bag - Warehouse, Earrings - Accessorise

Photography: Griffin Photography