When it came down to creating an underwater, majestic theme for my fashion show, I sought out different artists, retailers or designers that could carry the image I was hoping to portray. "Euphoric Depths" was the first thought that hit me. My goal was to style a shoot that enticed viewers to come to the show with a curiosity of what they were going to see. I contacted the phenomenal body paint artist, Derrick Little, and he met up with us for a 10 hr long shoot. His work from hair to body paint to make up was PERFECT for the deep sea creature I was going for. A model I had used prior to this show had introduced me to aspiring swimwear designers, Stephanie Wood and Merianne Gonzalez. Within one month, the managed to construct a gorgeous, small collection specifically designed for the show using odd textiles symbolizing scales and underwater treasures. Now, adding to the show I had to create an extra 18 looks I pulled from Beech Boutique, a women's specialty store in La Jolla off Girard. I utilized hand made brooches that were specifically designed as well from a local artist. Some other fun finds were netting, bubble, and scale prints I layered to give the audience the illusion of an underwater world.
