HUMAN NATURE

WEARING

Denim Overalls from Forever21 | Black Tank from Deane & White | Sandals from REEF | Bronze Watch from Aldo | Bracelets from Italy (gifts)

Production
Photography by Heng Kim | Creative Conceptualization, Photo Editing and Layout, Fashion Styling, Makeup+Hair by me

CATEGORY: LOOKBOOK

"Hey, I've got a new camera, let's shoot!" was the first message I received on Facebook from Heng Kim before we met up. I searched my closet and styled my denim overalls several months before I spoke to Heng, but I had no creative concept for the photoshoot yet. Heng and I decided to scout our location at a Canadian park full of beautiful forestry, hiking trails, and nature. We pitched ideas back and forth at the location and I loved the texture of the trees so I knew I wanted to shoot with the nature. We also ventured into a quiet neighbourhood to shoot on the winding roads. I have to say: this is one of my favourite shoots up to date! I loved being in front of the camera, I spent hours on editing, chose the best shots, and experimented with photo collage (photo collage is a layout editing style I haven't used for any of my photoshoots before). As a singer-songwriter, music always inspires me so I love listening to a few songs during my editing process. I kept listening to why why tell em that is human natuuuuurrrrrre♫ lol one of my favourite songs by one of my favourite performers. Micheal Jackson's "Human Nature" inspired the title of this shoot. ♡

Since I love denim and it is April (almost May already!?) I have tips on how to style overalls for this spring (alternatively to how I've styled them above): 

SPRING 2016: 4 WAYS TO WEAR DENIM OVERALLS

1. Wear denim overalls with a casual tee and pair with bold flats. I like to wear a white, black, or graphic tee with my overalls on a relaxing kinda day. Or a loose fitted off-the-shoulder top (lace is my favourite material) as a flirty option! 

2. Wear with a bold coloured blouse (such as neon), killer heels, and a patterned clutch. 

3. Wear with an ultra-feminine fit blouse paired with runners or Oxfords. Add a chunky necklace or bracelet. 

4. Wear with a long-sleeved plaid shirt or fitted sweater paired with comfy sneakers and a small leather backpack. For a night look, opt for heels instead of sneakers and a statement bag instead of a leather backpack. 

I hope these tips spark new ideas because styling is endless and original! Style your overalls however you feel is most comfortable for you. :) 

- cassandra

References:

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 WEARING

"Be Original" Tee from Forever21 (I'm wearing size small) | Yoga Pants from Forever21 | Black Flats from mel 
Photography by Neu View Photography and Heng Kim | Photo Editing by Neu View Photography |
Creative Conceptualization, Styling, Project Management by me

CATEGORY: FASHION STORY/EVENT

 

"Beauty is letting yourself live."

- Emma Watson

"I truly, truly believe that beauty is something that comes from within. You can only really look beautiful if you feel beautiful on the inside. It shows through your face, the way you move and the way you hold yourself."

- Emma Watson (from a September 2011 interview with Hello! magazine)

"With airbrushing and digital manipulation, fashion can project an unobtainable image that’s dangerously unhealthy. I’m excited about the aging process. I’m more interested in women who aren’t perfect. They’re more compelling."

- Emma Watson (from a March 2014 interview with The Sunday Times)

I had the exciting opportunity to collaborate with two talented photographers this spring: Heng Kim and Katie Neu from Neu View Photography. I discussed my creative concept to Katie and Heng for a few minutes the night before photoshoot day. It was our very first time meeting each other and our first time shooting together as a team. We warmed up with test shots and successfully collaborated our skills and talents together. It was outstanding how quickly and flawlessly the vision transformed into life. It was the most FREEDOM I've ever experienced during a photoshoot before! We were laughing super hard and snapping silly selfies in-between the professional shots :D. My vision behind this shoot was inspired by transformation, beauty, music, and fashion.  

Defining beauty is one of the most complicated concepts in the music, fashion, and entertainment industry. As performers we are faced with one "definition of beauty" portrayed on TV, in magazines, at record labels, on social media, on fashion websites, in newsletters, etc. What if beauty wasn't that? What if beauty was...what we each uniquely make of it? It's so important to be 110% yourself and OWN it because that is true beauty and originality. I've added Emma Watson's definitions of beauty above. Emma Watson is one of my biggest role models. Not only do I connect with her personality, but I agree with her valuable insights about the entertainment industry and her experiences.

We scouted our location at the Holi Festival. The festival is an explosion of colour. What would happen if every explosion in the world looked like this? An explosion of love. An explosion of beauty. An explosion of aliveness. We've had models struggling with defining beauty, Paris attacks, and insane things happening in the world. This is exactly what we need. A wake-up call to spark positive transformation.

Note: I am back from Italy! Follow my Instagram to see lots of photos and videos :)  

- cassandra. xx

RAWR

Photography by Matt Zhaoliang | Creative Conceptualization, Photo Editing, Styling by me

Oversized Sweater from Vero Moda (I'm wearing size small) | Mittens from Kombi Sports | Fleece-lined Leggings from Yi Tong | Platform Booties from Forever21 | Toque from ONLY | Aldo watch & bracelets/hair ties

Hiiii guys! This is my first post and I'm super excited about the launch of my blog! It took me over a week of coding and I'm still learning how to use Blogger (I'm a Tumblr kinda girl, so this is new for me). Will be posting a lot over the next few months :) & same goes for all my social media sites. If you're following, I'm so glad you've decided to join me on my journey! xx I hope to inspire along the way. 

I was sooo excited to do a photoshoot with my Vero Moda sweater! The tiger is the definition of bold. This entire shoot reminds me of the song "Eye of the Tiger," so old but best song ever (I'm rocking out to it right now lol). This was also my first winter/snowy photoshoot, and it may not look like it, but I was freezing!! My photographer (Matt) is aware of that. We shot these photos back in February when it was -10 to -25 degrees outside, and my hair was still drying from taking a shower (probably not a good idea? haha). My mittens saved me. They're actually made for snowboarding, so they're super comfy and warm.

It's a chilly spring in Canada right now (depending on where you're located), and this outfit is perfect for during that transition from winter to spring. It's comfy, quick, & easy. Throw on a gigantic sweater & fleece leggings & you're good to go :)

I'm off to do my singing warm-ups and prep for sleep. Can't wait to post again soon. Have a lovely weekend all! ♥