With the current pandemic fueling a rotating carousel of feelings (and making a veritable rollercoaster out of my brain), I was inspired to channel these emotions into a creative project. Styling and creative directing – part of my other work, for those new here – are two of my favorite ways to tell a story. And frankly, 2020 is one hell of a story to tell. So I enlisted the help of photographer Sara Ford and makeup artist Lillian Marsh to document the anxiety, depression, and, well, boredom that seem to be the companions of quarantine life. Told through a lens that’s just a little bit campy and a lotta bit satirical, the result was “Quarantine.” With Lily as our starlet, the shoot features Talisman’s Alchemy Collection, along with clothing graciously lent by Queen City General Store, as well as pieces from Regal Vintage and Boss Vintage here in Denver. Dare I say, we may have managed to eek out some fun from this quarantine situation after all…
When the jewelry starts tasting as good as the Pops… Lillian wears Boss Vintage and munches on the Talisman Yin Yang Necklace, while wearing the Rollo Band, Ra Pinky Signet, and Petite Rollo Band.
Who’ll feed us when the PUA runs out? Taking a bite out of the Yin Yang Necklace sounds like a better and better idea every day.
Another stay-at-home order… a second wave… I’ll just be in here, taking a bath. Dress by Mara Hoffman from Queen City General Store.
Lily bathes in the Ra Signet, Rollo Band, and Demeter Cigar Band.
That uneasy feeling. From top left: The Talisman Pouch Necklace, Yin Yang Necklace, Ra Pinky Signet, Demeter Cigar Band and Rollo Band. Dress by Mara Hoffman from Queen City General Store.
When the farthest you’re “getting out” is getting out to water the lawn… Lily wears a dress from Regal Vintage, with the Talisman Rollo Hoops, Yin Yang Necklace, Demeter Cigar Band and Petite Rollo Band.
Lights out Lily… Wearing the Demeter Cigar Band, Petite Rollo Band, Rollo Hoops, and Protective Eye Stud.
Atari’s not nearly as fun for one. Sweater, bag and shoes from Queen City General Store.
Someone’s getting loopy in here and it ain’t just the Fruit Loops. Is my mind playing Trix on me? Lily wears a dress by Mara Hoffman from Queen City General Store, along with the Venus Hugs, Rollo Hoops, and Ra Pinky Signet.