2011 Fall Wardrobe Inspiration - Vignettes Photography, Tucson's on-location children's photographer

Welcome to the 2011 Fall Fashion Feature! As the Fall/Holiday Sessions kick-off next month, I wanted to give you some ideas for planning your wardrobe.

The three key tips to remember are: layers, texture, accessories.

You can either incorporate all three (as little Taryn above pulls off so beautifully!), or you can focus on just one or two. The images in all four posts of this feature will give you some visuals of wardrobe inspiration, from the three basic tips (layers, texture, accessories), to some color trends, style trends, and unique designers. I will highlight the fashions/styles that are featured in the photos by listing them in bold above each photo, with explanations following.

(Note that all the wardrobes featured in this post were pulled together from what existed in the models' own closets, with the exception of the headbands from Adam's Blankie, which I ordered for this fashion shoot specifically.)

I hope this gets your wheels turning for how to turn what is in your closet into a fashionable wardrobe that suits your personalized photo session with Vignettes Photography!

Layering, color, fun shoes.

An easy way to layer is to incorporate tights or leggings and a sweater. You can pair tights/leggings with a dress (like Isabella, above), a skirt, or a tunic/long shirt (like Taryn, top).

Texture, accessories (headbands!) - headband from Adam's Blankie on Etsy (all kinds of sizes/styles available).

I love this headband with the tulle and fabric rose, and the feather. Great addition of texture!

Texture (pettiskirts!), color.

Pettiskirts are so much fun for little girls! They offer so much texture, and give girls something to do during the shoot (twirl, play ring around the rosie, curtsie), which makes for cute, laughter-filled photos.

Layering, hats, boots, color.

Layering with tights, a skirt, a top, and a jacket (below). Although the colors don't neccessarily completely match (lavender, mauve, beige, light pink, bright pink), they come together cohesively for the overall look.

Texture, accessories.

Headband from Adam's Blankie. The embroidery and ruffle detail on the shirt add great texture.

(See more in parts 2, 3, and 4 below!)

- elka

2011 Fall Wardrobe Inspiration, Part 2 - Vignettes Photography, Tucson's on-location senior and couple's photographer

This is part two of my Fall Wardrobe Inspiration.

Layers, color, customized t-shirt (from Finley and Oliver).

This customized t-shirt is from the super-adorable Finley and Oliver. You may choose the design you want, on the t-shirt color of your choice, or you may send in any word you like (such as a name) to be created on a t-shirt (see their website for details).

Layering a button-down (with the sleeves rolled up, especially) makes a t-shirt go from looking OK to pulled-together. Then add some fun shoes to the mix!

Color, fun shoes.

Belts, boots, coordinating color.

Love how these two coordinate without looking "matchy-matchy".

Mixed-print, boots.

Mixed-print dresses and tops are everywhere. Pair with cute ankle boots and some fun jewelry (accessories!) and you're right in line with the current fall fashion.

Belts, scarves.

Scarves are an easy way to layer, and the belt adds interest to this neutral top.

Texture, color.

Sweaters are a no-brainer for adding texture to your wardrobe!

Layering, belts, coordinating colors.

Again, you don't have to wear the exact same color to coordinate more than one person in a photo shoot! Look for colors that compliment each other, like the plum, heathered medium gray, and dark brown that Amber and Luke are wearing. Love the belt and bracelet (accessories!), too.

(See more in posts 3 and 4!)

- elka

2011 Fall Wardrobe Inspiration, Part 3 - Vignettes Photography, Tucson's on-location family and teen photographer

This is part three of my Fall Wardrobe Inspiration.

Accessories - (headband from Adam's Blankie, yellow wedge shoes).

Layers, military-inspired vest, boots.

Texture - the detail and texture in this military-inspired denim vest is great for layering and adding interest.

Layering, color, belts, sneakers.

Throw a belt over your shirt and sweater, or just over the shirt.

This mix of color may not normally be what you would pull out of your closet. Experiment a bit with color when planning your session wardrobe. Look at ads for fresh color combinations, like the lime green, navy blue, gray, and brown in this wardrobe.

(Here is a funny side-note - our original intent had been to do skinny dark-wash jeans with this outfit. However, the jeans were accidently left at home. The casual sweats Cienna was wearing ended up looking super-cute, and added a fun twist to the outfit!)

Hats, layering.

Fedora hats are everywhere, and look incredible on guys, girls, and kiddos. They don't shade the face too much for your photo shoot, and they add a fashionable look to your wardrobe. I've seen some cute and inexpensive ones at H&M, Old Navy, and Target.

Texture.

Spruce-up a neutral-colored wardrobe with texture or layers. The zippers on the the shoulders of the cream top, and the slight gathers at the waist, make this top anything but boring.

The formal dress, though also a neutral pallet, photographs wonderfully with the sheer overlay, intricate lace waist, and Kayleigh's pop of nail color!

Belts, boots - great ways to accessorize and add dimension.

(See more in Part 4!)

- elka

2011 Fall Wardrobe Inspiration - Vignettes Photography, Tucson's on-location family photographer

This is part four of my 2011 Fall Wardrobe Inspiration.

Hoodies - great for framing the face.

Layers, hoodie, colored jeans, cute flats, tousseled hair (side braid pinned up).

Accessories - sparkle in the hair clip, cute shoes.

Accessories (headbands!) - this headband is from Adam's Blankie on Etsy.

Coordinating - when coordinating for a family session, one easy plan is to choose a print, and match solids from the print (notice shoes, jewelry, and clothing is all coordinated to colors in the printed maxi).

I owe an enormous thank you to all of the guys and gals who modeled for the 2011 Fall Fashion Photo Shoot with Vignettes Photography. Thank you for letting me rummage through your closets, and thank you for giving up hours of your time on shoot day getting prepped and enduring the heat while channeling a FALL feel. =) You were all wonderful to work with, and absolutely beautiful.

Thanks, also, to the gals at Bellazza Salon and Spa who gave up many hours doing hair and makeup for the models. Your attentiveness and talent are so much appreciated!!

I hope this gives you all some wardrobe and style inspiration for your Fall/Holiday photo session with Vignettes Photography! The three tips to remember when planning your session wardrobe - layers, texture, accessories!

- elka

Fall/Holiday Bookings Now OPEN! - Vignettes Photography, Tucson's on-location photographer

The time has come! The 2011 Fall/Holiday sessions are now OPEN for booking!

Hopefully you have had a chance to read about the exciting changes to Vignettes Photography (check out the post below!). I do expect Fall/Holiday sessions to book up very quickly, so contact me today to get your slot reserved.

This is a great time of year to get birthday/individual portraits of your child(ren)...

family photos for the holidays...

or just a fun outdoor, on-location photo session in Tucson's beautiful weather!

Bookings are now open for September through December, 2011. Contact me today to reserve your personalized photo session! Looking forward to a fun and fabulous photo shoot with you!

- elka