“we’re gonna gather around like it’s my birthday”
Austin Texas has finally been checked off my bucket list. It was definitely my kind of city (all the tattoos, dreads & bikes made me feel right at home, kinda like I was still in Portland… with the heat turned way up). I got to hang out with a funny, sweet, lovely group of women for the day and work with two of my favorite ladies (& genuinely amazing women I know). And it was made all the more special since it was my birthday. I am not a birthday kinda girl (never really enjoyed celebrating… well… myself) but the sweet gestures of everyone around me was just the greatest reminder of what a fabulous group of people I have come to know. I got a little singing… beautiful gifts… an indulgent cupcake or two (thank you Delish for providing the yumminess)… delicious dinner… some chocolate-y good cake (only follow up to cupcakes, right?)… drinks & my favorite story teller (love me some Cheryl Muhr)… calls that made my heart soar… it was a good- strike that- VERY great day :) Just imagine… all that AND a workshop that included things like clothes from the one and only ZozoBugBaby, styling by the amazing ButterflyspArks, models hand picked by the sweetest Texan you’d ever meet- Kristin, shoes by a completely inspiring company launching next month- Chooze Shoes… seriously. A day to top all days. Thank you :)
And just to show you some of the goodness I got to bask in… images from the day :)
styling: ButterflyspArks
wardrobe: ZozoBugBaby & Chooze Shoes
cupcakes: Delish
austin | TX
manuela Busack: Bright, cheerful and delightful! <3 the images. (07.13.2011 05:22am)
Pascale Wowak: So utterly and completely FANTASTIC!!! And happy bday again! :) (07.13.2011 05:25am)
Renee Waters: ahhhhhhh Shannon, Happy Birthday to beautiful you! This images make my heart flutter. You inspire me so much to take a step up every time!!! XO (07.13.2011 05:30am)
Britt McNamee: EVERYTHING about that is just straight up yummy! (07.13.2011 05:32am)
Michele Q: Those colors are fantastic! Love everything about every one of these images! (07.13.2011 10:14am)
Amory: Just beautiful! These were such a cheery way to start the day! (07.13.2011 12:02pm)
Kara Layfield: So very cute!! I just love the colors and those girls are natural models for sure! Looks like a very fun day! Happy belated birthday! (07.13.2011 01:14pm)
Ashley SIsk: Gorgeous girls - what a fun photo shoot! (07.13.2011 02:00pm)
Stephanie Z: Beautiful models, clothing, photography, and those shoes are to die for! Eye candy, for sure! (07.13.2011 02:43pm)
Kelsey Gerhard: Had to comment as my 7 year old daughter just caught sight of these images on my computer and said she wants all of those dresses and shoes! Happy belated birthday, Shannon. What a delightfully colorful birthday shoot! :) (07.13.2011 03:38pm)
Jenny wise: Love love love! Can't believe I was in Colorado when you were in Austin! (07.13.2011 07:22pm)
shawna [of styleberryBLOG]: everything about this is DELICIOUS! LOVE! (07.14.2011 02:32am)
Jennifer Beitchman: So perfect. The styling is BEYOND! Makes me swoon! (07.14.2011 02:57am)
Amy C: Sweet, sweet, sweet! Love them all. Love the mod look :) (07.14.2011 04:19am)
Amy Hall: you know I gotta comment on a Kings Of Leon post!!!! So amazing.....I need some new fresh concepts...you get my creative juices flowin!! Good work dude! (07.14.2011 04:28am)
Erica Reed: Awesome, awesome, awesome, love, love, LOVE!! (07.14.2011 06:40am)
Bobbie Brown: Ok, this is random...but the sunburst mirror, where did it come from? I want it for my living room! Seriously! And these images...AMAZING! (07.14.2011 06:37pm)
Trudy: Oh my goodness, so beautiful! and the colors and lighting are amazing! =) (07.14.2011 07:46pm)
Hannie: So nice and colorful. Really inspiring. The white really makes the colors pop. (07.14.2011 07:50pm)
Rose: So beautiful, so so beautiful! happy belated birthday, hope it was a greaaaat one! Such bright colors and such beautiful young ladies, fantastic result! (07.16.2011 01:41pm)
sarah wheeler: i'm glad you had a great birthday! love this images, great colors, and totally totally fun!! xoxo (07.19.2011 09:37pm)
marjolaine: LOVE THAT SHOOT >>JUST COMPLITLY AMAZING AND SO PROFESSIONALLY DONE>> IT SHOUDL BE IN A CATALOG>> you are going to be in publication nation wide.. it's just the count down.. tic tac tic tac.. (07.30.2011 05:00am)
lindsey thorne: i seriously can't get enough of your work. (08.26.2011 03:41am)