Reverie Part 2

Reverie - an idea of an escape, being lost in thought, being at the complete mercy of one's whim. That's what my Women's summer collection is all about; the mix of seemingly unpairable colors, textures and shapes that magically come together to create completely eclectic yet completely wearable pieces. My favorite is to literally load and layer these up, to make a definite statement. Not in a chaotic way,  but in a curated, thoughtful way. Keeping metal colors like, colors within the same family and complimentary lengths keep the look majestically "scatterbrained", which can attest to any artist's creative yet busy mind. Get lost in the rhythm and flow of faceted agate, gorgeous druzy drops, carved Thai metals, crystal cut glass, delicate chain and, for lack of a better term, bead soup……The mood is layered yet light, vibrant yet sophisticated, and in every way Reverie.

Thanks to my models Nikoletta and Karlee.

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Because I take all photos for my blog, the images within this post are all copyright Allison Beth Cooling for Quiet Lion Creations. If you'd like permission to use a photo, email me at allison@quietlioncreations.com

Spring's Spell Lookbook

Spring's Spell: feminine, flirty dresses and accessories that fit perfectly into spring's romantic new beginnings. For men, that means tailored pieces with a sharp sense of style. Combining grungy brick, cracked concrete and an "alleyway" landscape made for the perfect backdrop. Contrasting this with fresh spring foliage and flowers, sweet silhouettes and graphic prints completed the "opposites attract" look. All pieces used in shoot are available at generation bliss, or on generationbliss.com. Lookbook shot on-scene in Lemont, Illinois.
Modeled by Ela, Olivia and Andrew Czupta. All photos copyright Allison Beth Cooling for generation bliss.

Photo Blogging 2: Full Spectrum

Full spectrum.

From cloudscapes to neck bling, bright, bold colors make a total statement.

NY Fashion week 2014 featured collections brimming with bountiful palettes, from Italians Prada and Fendi to the quintessential black/white classicist Chanel, rainbow bright makes a comeback. I mean Chanel embracing full-on color? Kind of a big deal.

I'm taking to the skies for some serious hue saturation, and matching my accessories. 

Again, layering these necklaces for maximum impact. Mixing silver and gold doesn't hurt either, adding a luxe tonality.

Skyscapes complimentary of sunny Florida at Day II of the Cousin Creative Circle Retreat. Sweet.

Kinda cool how many colors you can get out of the cloudscapes in one day.

Select necklaces from Quiet Lion Creations, Charlotte Russe and Generation Bliss. 

All photos copyright Allison Beth Cooling. Do not post or use without crediting and linking to me.