22 September 2008

Self-Made Mini-Mag

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View an alternate cover (same cover, different font) here.

Today I got a little crafty, and made this very (very!) mini-mag/editorial. I was inspired by some fashion magazines whose editorials are more a work of art than fashion. All of the pictures are my own snapshots (I'm a sorry self-photographer, I know) and that is me in all the pictures.



I haven't done any design work in a while, so I'm awfully rusty, as well as, I had a time limit and had to make these in a jiff.



I don't think this last page really corresponds with the other pages... I was trying to tone it down, and keep it simplier. However I think it turned out a little too rough and stiff. If I had time, I'd do it over.



Tell me what you think! I'm not so sure... I don't usually to like to have my own pictures and such on my blog, because I feel like it spoils the quality (versus the other pictures I usually post, which are done by much more talented folks, and much lovelier to look at ;)

39 comments:

yiqin; said...

THe pictures are so beautiful & very well taken & designed!! Now I want to wear flwoers in my hair too!

Dream on said...

Thanks for the comment :D:D

choppyshades said...

beautiful pictures. i wish the flowers could stay longer here in norway. i miss 'em. lol

Creaholica said...

wauw! they're really beautiful! and you're a really good designer, if you ask me.

and hihi, you're right.. we had a lot of fun. And how did the popcorn tasted? (: ×

Jantine said...

Oelala très bien!! Beautiful! :)

Couture Carrie said...

Amazing work! You are quite an artist, darling!

xoxox,
CC

Jantine said...

Oh and you don't have to complain about yourself! I thought it were just professional pics (with model), but never thought they were made by you! I really love it!

Hey, is it okay I post them on my blog and then link to you?
Say it if you don't want that!
I'm sorry I'm just crazy about them ;;; especially because you made it all yourself. :)

Love,
Jantine

Mimi said...

Wow these are beautiful.So awesome work!

Frances said...

Sweetheart, that is exquisite. I'm in the magazine business so I should know! Bravo!

Aysia said...

You are so good! I could never even take a good picture of myself, let alone design a spread :)

detour2mode said...

wow..really great!! you have such a talent!

detour2mode said...

wow..really great!! you have such a talent!

MR style said...

it looks definitely good !!

Vintage Me New You said...

i always like wearing flowers in my hair,be more dreamy than the others:)beautiful photos and writing...

Savvy Mode SG said...

you did such a beautiful job.

♥ fashion chalet said...

You look like a modern fairytale Princess! Wow, just SUPER great photos. I love them all.

Thanks for the blog comment :) I wanted to try something new. I had fun with those knee socks! ;)

xo/ fashion chalet

Nay'Chelle said...

wow, very cool! Those are beautiful pictures.

♥ fashion chalet said...

Especially the last one, of your lying down, it inspired me to want to take photos. But the lighting is bad, all rainy and gloomy here right now.. :/

You're welcome, darling!


xo/ fashion chalet

Miss Karen said...

If I saw this in a newstand, I'd buy a copy in a heartbeat - and tell all my friends to do the same.

I love these pictures - the design is excellent and I love how the black text and illustrations contrast with the light colours of the photos/background.

And I'd love to see more photos of you too - your photos are just as great as the ones you post.

PS. If you do ever come to Australia, I'll let you have free reign of my wardrobe :D

Danz said...

Wow, excellent job on this! Even though it doesn't look like the other pages, that last one is actually my favourite. I think the composition is really nice, the b&w photo is lovely and the little illustration and words underneath it are a great touch. Simple and beautiful!

Nature Grafitti said...

i ADORE this
is that you in the photos? because they are lovely :)

link swap?

LuVvy said...

nice work on the pics...I especially like the one with the puff flower dandylion thingy!

Modelizer said...

I adore the first and last images/design of the layout. So nice of you to roll out the insanely high quality image format for this post :) It loaded just fine for me.

Lisa said...

my girl.

i am at a loss for words.

this is A - M - A - Z - I- N - G

seriously.

your talent + passion stretches so far it truly is a gift to see.

once your working at a famous magazine, remember me ? :)

thanks for this. truly inspiring.

RiverMist said...

I really really like your blog, you tatste is similar to mine,
care to exchange links?
let me know.
truly beautiful

LENORENEVERMORE said...

I think you did a splendid job! really...

Eelie said...

I know! Having these ongoing convos with everyone is truly the round-up of my day :)

Your pictures are beautiful, partly because you MUSt have some talent with photography but also because you yourself missy are a beautiful young woman.

These are beautifully taken and very well done. Good work hun :)

aizat.cinta.goddess said...

wow!!i love the layout!!it is very chic!

Dee. said...

the pictures are absolutely beautiful(:
love them!

its like scrapbooking but in digital form

Songy said...

tell you what.. I cannot honestly see the difference between these and what I see in established mags.

You are so beautiful in these pictures.. tell you what do more and show us. I would love to see them.

this isn't just a flatter. I know what I'm looking at and I did study fine arts for years.

belle.chantelle said...

i love it! you did a fantastic job hun!

Susanna-Cole said...

LuVvy, just wanted to say thanks for your kind comment! I would have written back on your blog, but your profile came up as private, so I couldn't. ;)

xoxo,
S-C

Libbi said...

Those pictures are beautifull,
The patterns are gorgeous,
Your really good!
Libbi
xx

sueper said...

Wow, you are really talented! I would buy your magazine ;)

maveri_ck<3 said...

omg i cant believe you made these- they are amazing, really do look real- i actually thought they were from a magazine and i was wondering from which! so great!

Stompface said...

oh no you have done a wonderful job.
what beautiful pictures
you are so creative!
you should keep it up.

S said...

These are STUNNING. Amazing work, very impressive!!

poeta fit, non nascitur said...

Lovely!!!!

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