LUCY'S Magazine Vol. 3

LUCY’S

VOL.3

CREATIvE

CHRIS RUSHTON

IN COUTURE 2 LUCY’S Magazine

Interview with Michelle Aristocrat Ramona: When did you start taking photos and where do you get your inspiration from?

Michelle: My interest in the Art of Photography started when I was living in Richmond Virginia. I was a freelance makeup artist and stylist working on my portfolio and suddenly realized I was very interested in photography. There was something intriguing about putting all that work and imagination into a still photograph. I get my inspiration from many places. More recently I’m inspired by color, the sky and anything “Haute Couture”.

Ramona: What is your favorite photo that you’ve taken so far and why?

Michelle: That is a tough one. I have a few that are favorites of mine but the one editorial that still inspires me is “In the Wood She Waits”. Firstly, the concept is a remix of the classic Little Red Riding Hood. Secondly, the team was so spontaneous with my ideas and brilliant. Lastly, I can’t get enough red!

Ramona: How did you lean Photography?

Michelle: I am a self-taught photographer. There is so much information on the web to learn and study your craft, however I have learned from other great photographers I have had the pleasure to work with.

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Couture designer: Ryan Joelson Model: Alice Ma @ NEXT MODELS Canada Assistant Photographer: Chadwick Davis Photographer, Creative Director and Makeup Artist: Michelle Aristocrat www.michellearistocrat.com

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Photography | Patrick Postle Styling | Belinda Martin Hair | Niles Sterling Make Up | Eden Mills Set Design & Props | Sarah Bernstein Production | Dione Davis Model | Talent Marell @ MUSE

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Blouse: Ralph Lauren Shorts: Topshop Jewelry: Rebekah Wages

Dress: Alexander Wang Jewelry: Rebekah Wages

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Dress: DOISELLES Shoes: MIU MIU Jewelry: Rebekah Wages

Dress: Ted Baker Blouse: Emerson Jewelry: Rebekah Wages 12 LUCY’S Magazine

Coat: Madarin & General Blouse: Ted Baker Jewelry: Rebekah Wages

Dress: KOTOBA Jewelry: Rebekah Wages 14 LUCY’S Magazine

Jewelry: Rebekah Wages Blouse: Resler Skirt: Stefano Mortari

LUCY’S 2014 MARCH

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

LUCY’S Volume #3 is about creativity and unique stories. It was scary to have such a specific theme but I was very impressed with everyone’s submissions. I am excited about this Volume because I get to publish many creative editorials and also because this time we are collaborating with a great writer, Mona Brown.

Thank you, Chris Rushton, for being part of LUCY’S for the second time, you are very talented and you will never cease to amaze me!

I would like to thank everyone who made this possible and for all the support LUCY’S Magazine is getting every day!

Ramona Atkin

Founder and Editor-in-Chief @LUCY’S

TEAM

Editor-in-chief and Graphic Deisgn: Ramona Atkin Marketing Manager: Gavin Atkin Writer: Mona Brown

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Photographer | Stylist | HMUA | Chris Rushton Fashion designs by Chris Rushton Model | Lindsey Enright

BACKCOvER

Couture designer | Ryan Joelson Model | Alice Ma @ NEXT MODELS Canada Assistant Photographer | Chadwick Davis Photographer, Creative Director and Makeup Artist | Michelle Aristocrat www.michellearistocrat.com

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CONTENT 2 IN COUTURE 6 SHE WAITS...

18 ANGELS & CURLS 24 EXOTIC BEAUTY 28 FEARLESS 32 A VIBRANT RAID 38 WALLFLOWER 42 THE TWO SIDES Of ME 46 SEARCH FOR YOUR STYLE BY MONA BROWN 47 FADE TO GRAY 48 SAMSON AND DELILAH 54 GLOVES FASHION 62 SHEBA 68 GRANTED LIGHT 74 HERBAL ESSENCE 82 LADY VICTORIA 90 ROSE COLORED 96 CINDER & ASHES 102 AVANT GARDEN 106 DOLLS 110 METAMORPHOSIS 114 A TALL WHITE

Photo: Chris Rushton

116 WINTER FOR FOUR VIOLIN ROSES 117 A WINTER’S GENT 118 THE EASE OF FALLING

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ANGELS & CURLS Photographer | Joi Ong Model | Miranda Sasser @MSA Models Hair | Janice LaTorre Make-Up | Yuli Sanchez

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EXOTIC

Photographer | Emily Gualdoni Model | Molly D. @ FORD Models Chicago Makeup & Hair | Loni Hale Wardrobe Stylist | Christin Rose

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BEAUTY

“I am a fashion, beauty and wedding photographer based in Chicago. I am very passionate about photography. Real life experiences, music, art, dreams, movies, family and friends inspire me every day and keep me coming up with new ideas for shoots.” Emily Gualdoni

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F E A R L E S S

Photographer | Emily Gualdoni Model | Emily Doyle @FORD Models Makeup & Hair | Loni Hale Wardrobe Stylist | Loni Hale

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A VIBRANT RAID Photography, Styling and Hair | Dana Cole Model | Bambie V. / Pholk

MUA and Nails | Marthe Norheim Post | Luka Ukropina

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Photographer: Molly Van Kley Model: Esca Niculescu MUA: Julissa Guajardo Hair Stylist: Yesenia Alonzo

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THE TWO SIDES OF ME Everyone has their own bright and dark sides. And it’s up to each of us to decide which side you will be turning towards the light in the next moment. Which side do you want the others to see right now?

There are certain people who can see only good in you, ignoring the existence of your demons at all. Those people tend to love you unconditionally, no matter what you say or do. They believe in you, they trust and support you, but they will never understand who you truly are.

Some other people may have seen you in your worst days, when the dark side was dominating.

Since then they judge you for the mistakes you had made in the past, not considering the positive part of your personality. You cannot convince them of the opposite, and you will always stay a dark spot in their memories.

Only a few close people may be able to see and accept both bright and dark sides of you at the same time. They admit this dualism, this combination of black and white in your personality.

They will learn how to deal with it and they will love you exactly for this imperfection. Cherish these rare soulmates, don’t let them go and don’t turn your bright side away from them. Ever.

Thinking of that combination of light and darkness in an individual, I came up with an idea to photograph a face separated into Bright and Dark sides. The series is called “The Two Sides Of Me”; it’s about the acceptance of who you are, about courage to show both of the sides of your soul. I wanted to make viewers think about their own angels and demons.

It’s not obvious where the thin line separating different shades of our soul is lying. That’s why in the photographs you will not find the solid black and white parts of the face. Instead, the black color partly goes inside of the Bright side, and vice versa. At the same time this gives a viewer a strong graphically balanced image.

As you can see, I photographed a pretty young girl. Despite her face is divided into Black and White, it is still the same person, the dark side is no less beautiful than the bright one. Moreover, you wouldn’t be able to see the Bright side at all if there were no dark colors to create the contrast.

It is similar to how we can’t visually read a picture or a photograph if there’re only lights without shadows. Shadows create dimension in photographs; so maybe shadows, the darker corners of a soul, create our personality?

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Photography & Makeup: Ksenia Pro www.kseniapro.com Model: Madison Campe

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Search for your style

by Mona Brown

There are so many different styles and trends going on it can be hard to find

what your personal style is or where to even begin if you’re new to this whole ‘being fashionable’ thing. Believe me, when I first started really getting into fashion, I found that it was a little confusing and intimidating, especially being a plus size lady. Whenever I went shopping I’d find myself in the dressing room, in my underwear, crying about how the clothes didn’t look good on me, didn’t fit, or how looked like they belonged to someone who was about 50 years older than I was. It was a crushing and frustrating task.

That was about 4 years ago. One defining moment of my life was when one of my dear friends had taken me to a clothing store specifically for plus size girls, it was what started this internal revelation and growth.

After seeing such an array of options that I had, I knew I needed to expand my wardrobe. I started doing some research.

First it

was simply where can I find plus size stores? Then I dug a little deeper and started reading blogs, looking at magazines, going downtown and getting involved with social media.

The more I immersed myself into this strange and beautiful culture, the more I found my own style and also the more I found something so much more important than what’s on my body. I learned about self love and that everyone has their insecurities. It’s so important that you love yourself and to think that you’re beautiful and different. Everyone has a different body and to me, that’s what makes fashion and clothing so incredible. It changes the world and it connects each one of us. I see it everyday of my life.

Whether it’s a blog post, an outfit I’ve seen or one I’ve worn; fashion is part of

the bones and structure of humanity and of culture.

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FADE TO GRAY Photography and Post Production | Daniela Buda Models | Ruby Tindall and Charlotte Evans

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Samson and Delilah Photography by Angie Myers www. Angiemyers.com Models |Victoria Chang & Vinson Huynh for T H E Artist Agency Makeup | Elizabeth Johnson Hymas Styling | Stara Pezeshkian for T H E Artist Agency Featuring designs by Wellta & David Yurman provided by Liljenquist & Beckstead

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GLOVES FASHION Model: Alexandra Lübke Make Up: Ophelia Overdose Postproduction: Monica Chamorro Styling: Queer Mode Stuttgart Photographer: Sarah-Rebekka 54 LUCY’S Magazine

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SHEBA Photographer | Emily Gualdoni Model | Casse Keller | Agency Galatea Makeup and Hair | Loni Hale

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Photographer | Stylist | HMUA | Chris Rushton Fashion designs by Chris Rushton Model | Lindsey Enright

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Photographer: Carol Persons Fashion Stylist: Brian D. Robinson of BDR Styling Garments: Haus of Falenci’ago, The LoveLace Showroom and In The Details Makeup: Rachelle Lorick Model: Issie Carey

HERBAL ESSENCE

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LADY VICTORIA Photographer: Ashley Holloway www.ashleyholloway.com Model: Dakota Zordan Designer & Stylist: Sandra Hagen www.etsy.com/shop/sandrachagen Makeup and Hair Stylist: Laura Barone www.blendtrue.com Vintage Furniture & Decor: Wish Vintage www.wishvintage.com

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Blouse, pants: Sandra Hagen Socks: Target Shoes: Vince Camuto Earrings, ring: Stylist’s Own

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Blouse, belt, skirt: Sandra Hagen Bracelets, earrings, heels, socks: Stylist’s own Teacup headband: vintage

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Blouse and skirt: Sandra Hagen Bracelet: Kohls Earrings: stylist’s own

Dress: Sandra Hagen Earrings: Target Rings: Stylist’s Own

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Top, shorts: Sandra Hagen Earrings: Target Rings: Stylist’s Own

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Photographer: Holly Burnham Mua: Caitlyn Meyer Hairstylist: Holly Burnham Stylist: Caitlyn Meyer Model: Leanne Hyer

Both photos Lace dress:Vintage Pink slip: Vintage Red sweater: American Apparel Hat: Vintage Knee highs: Urban Outfitters Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell

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Both photos Kimono: Brightside Boutique Top: Honey Punch Skirt: Ovilaceous Knee highs: Anthropologie

Poncho: Vintage Bracelets: vintage Ring: Pamela Love

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Kimono: Vintage Top: Free People Skirt: American Apparel Knee highs: Urban Outfitters Shoes: Seychelles Jewelry: Photographer’s Own

CINDER & ASHES Photographer: Jessi Arnold Model: Jacqueline Rose Hair Stylist: Vicki B Makeup Artist: Eric Vosburg Wardrobe Stylist: Jo Gremillion

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Dress by Amanda DeLeon

Gown by Stephanie Young

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Dress: Lisa Iacono Gold necklace: Amanda DeLeon

Gown by Stephanie Young

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Top by Lisa Iacono

Gold gown by Stephanie Young

Dress: Lisa Iacono Gold necklace: Amanda DeLeon

AVANT GARDEN Photography | Liz Besanson Hair | Katie Clyde Make Up | Monica Chu Model | Alexa Nicole Designer | Jessica Louise Clothing

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DOLLS Photography | Nicole Marcelli HMUA | Mel Akana McIntosh Clothing from Make Up Store

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Models | Stefanie Dolenc (left), Julia Marcelli and Ramona Atkin (right)

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METAMORPHOSIS Photgraphy: Evelyn Murphy Model: Julie Ernes Makeup/Hair: Kelsey Capo 110 LUCY’S Magazine

Mask: Alex London, Corvus + Crux

All three images Feather Collar: Alex London, Corvus + Crux

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Top - Lucian Matis Pants - Hilary MacMillan Earrings - Sistaco Stylist: Jennifer Choy | Makeup: MAKEUP by Saveria Hair: Yan Jin | Model: Nikki @ B&M Models Creative Director & Photographer: Michelle Aristocrat

Black/White faux fur jacket - Club Monaco Dress - Lucian Matis Necklace - Sistaco Shoes - Nine West

Blazer - Stylist’s own Necklace - Head Mistress

Photographer - Margarita Mosina Model - Madison Spialek MUA - Margarita Mosina White fur - Jennifer Lopez

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Winter For Four Violin Roses

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The Of

Photographer: Bleeblu | Model: Bresha Y.

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