OK, so my life (personal and in LVStyle land) has been so busy lately! I don’t even know where to begin, but I guess I’ll just give you a quick rundown.

First of all, “so long sweet summer…” Yes, that was a Dashboard Confessional reference. Anyway, I surely can’t be the only one who thinks summer just ended with the blink of an eye. I was hoping for a warmer September. No such luck as fall has certainly invaded the atmosphere. I think I even noticed the coloring of some trees along the horizon beginning to change as I was getting off at route 33 north on my daily morning commute. I’m not quite ready for this!

I’ve also been planning and collaborating on this year’s biggest fashion shoot with local photog Lori Smith. I can’t wait until you see it! We’ve pulled the greatest holiday fashion looks and accessories from some of your favorite retailers. This Monday, four models and a handful of creative people will come together to make this–what will be stunning–feature happen. It will have a very vintage-y feel to it, but that’s all I’m letting on to.

In other news, I recently put on my “model” personality and worked with the lovelies at Loose Threads, Helene and Laura, for a fantastic afternoon of fun and photos. Photog and friend, Marty Desilets (who currently has a show at Monsoon Gallery in Bethlehem), captured beautiful shots of the fashion and accessories available at Loose Threads modeled by yours truly. I wish I could give you a sneak peek, but you’ll soon have a chance to check them out once their new Web site launches. I am gushing over the photos, and not because they’re of me, but simply because I can’t even believe it’s me. Plus, Eskandalo provided hair and makeup, which was phenomenal! I can’t tell you how much I enjoy working with a team of like-minded individuals.

What else? Oh, last time I blogged about weddings. Well, I just attended Joshua and Lindsay’s yesterday afternoon at Sayre Mansion in Bethlehem. You know, the black-tie optional. What a neat place. For all of the times I have driven by, that was the first time I had been inside. Definitely an elegant wedding. Congrats, Joshua and Lindsay!

Well, I could go on and on, but then what would I blog about next week?

Me and my sister Jess.

Disco fever. Bell bottom pants. Polyester. Hippies. Go-go girls. Psychedelic. Knee-high platform boots. Funk. Did I mention polyester? Ah, yes, the good ol’ 70s. Although I know very little about this time and can’t quite relate, I have to say, dressing up all 70s-ish is actually pretty fun. Gather a group of people, add food, alcohol, a fashion show, models, and the Style Scene wall, of course, and things can get a little out of hand. 

This past Saturday (June 6) LVS attended 70s Flashback at Metro Beauty Academy in Allentown. The themed shindig benefitted Camelot for Children and was put on to also celebrate Image International’s 20^th Anniversary.

A dance performance before the fashion show.

You should have seen some of the outfits! I chose a vintage late-60s, early-70s hippie-inspired column dress from UnderWired in Bethlehem. The dress had sheer elastic sleeves that billowed out and moved with every step I took. It was black with giant turquoise and orange flowers and spots of black and white for contrast. I tried it on a couple of weeks ago and instantly knew it was the perfect dress! I went for the hippie-chic look with a neutral brown head wrap and a dream catcher that I turned into a necklace with a thin leather rope chain. Naturally, platforms completed my look.

There were pimps dressed in velvet, tacky disco girls, white platform boots, printed dresses and shirts, blazers in yellows and blues, and even Wonder Woman made an appearance.  

As I walked around snapping photos with my Fujifilm digi, Lehigh Valley Grand Prix’s Mike McCreary asked me if I was going to blog about the event. Well, Mike, yeah looks like I did. Hope you’re reading this!

Overall the night was a success. I thought the fashion show was too long, but most of the outfits were fun and wearable. Oh yeah, how could I forget to mention the 70s-esque drink, Buzz Aldrin, with Tang? If I’m ever invited to another 70s party, I am so ready!