Valentine's Day style with ModCloth and Benefit Cosmetics

Two years ago I had the honor of doing hair for a collaboration with Benefit Cosmetics and ModCloth. The campaigns were published around Valentine's Day 2012 so as we approach this romantic time of year once again it seems a great time to share these pictures, which are truly some of my favorites to date in my portfolio. Finger waves and bouffants, so much love for these styles!

The pictures from this shoot were used on the ModCloth site for their Girl Meets Glam Stylebook

And the pictures were also used on the Benefit Cosmetics site and blog

If you are familiar with some of my favorite hairstyles you know the mini bouffant I did on Ashley's hair is always a winner! After the shoot Ashley and I quickly teemed up again to do a video tutorial on her site Fancy Fine for a similar look, The 1960's Mini Bouffant.

The 1960's Mini Bouffant

ModCloth and Benefit Cosmetics collaboration credits-
Photographer Kristin Cofer
Styled by Annie Morrison
Hair by Shana Astrachan of Fox & Doll
Makeup artist (I can't track down her name, please contact me if anyone knows)
Models: Ashley Ording and Juliana Pfeffer

I hope to get to publishing more posts soon about other shoots I have done with these two models, along with my many hair and makeup projects for ModCloth. Ashley and I have worked together a bunch of times since on some very stylish creative collaborations, and Juliana and I got to do a fun nautical themed shoot again with ModCloth last year. More to come soon on these past projects!

My Obsession with High Waisted Retro Panties

I love high waisted retro style panties. They are the perfect combo of comfortable and cute! Here are a few brands I covet and think would make a great gifts, wink wink hint hint. I see no shame in purchasing yourself a special Valentine's Day gift, so go for it!

I could picture wearing these perfectly classic panties from Egretta Garzetta everyday. 

Wild Roses Patterned Hipster Panties from Egretta Garzetta, $25

Twin Syndrome makes super comfortable and cute underwear. Yes these panties are VERY high waisted, but if you live in a cold climate I promise you will thank me because they cover that area at the top of your pants where the cold air gets in! Plus check out her perfectly retro High-Rise Bathing Suit Bottoms.

update Twin Syndrome shop doesn't seem to have these anymore, but has cute swim bottoms.

I own these happy floral cuties from Knickerocker, one of my favorite pairs of underwear ever! 

Retro Style Floral Panties from Knickerocker, $25 

Italian cashmere! The pieces from Econica are handmade in Canada and are so perfect for chilly winter. I'm going to make sure these get on my holiday wish list for next year.

Grey Cashmere Lingerie Set from Econica, $120

The pieces and sets from What Katie Did are so perfectly retro, plus you can get yourself a perfectly fit Bullet Bra to match! On a side note, I do own a version of this bra and I absolutely adore it. 

Marlene Deep Pantie from What Katie Did, $53.50
Marlene Bullet Bra from What Katie Did, $75.50

This pretty pink stretch velvet set from Danielle Wood would be a perfect Valentine's Day gift. P.S. I did the makeup and hair in this beautiful image of Shelbie Dimond taken by Joshua Cobos, and I have been coveting these pieces ever since.

Pink Velvet Valentine Set from Danielle Wood, $75

And if you are a super lingerie lover looking for more recommendations check out The Lingerie Addict. You can even search her blog by 'high waisted' to see past posts about pieces you are sure to fall in love with.

xo

2/28/21 updated with part two on the blog