Night Bright

7.18.2012




Vivian racerback cutout dress c/o One Rad Girl, 
Vera Wang platform sandals (last seen here). 

Micol and I are always looking for ways to switch things up on the blog. Whether shooting in novel locations and at new angles, or collaborating with other brands and photographers, the most incredible things seem to result when we take chances and get a little experimental. 

Inspired by some of the nighttime shots we've seen in the past from the likes of Inez and Vinoodh, Greg Kadel and Guy Aroch, we've been talking about shooting at night for awhile now. But we never worked up the guts to do it until this past weekend, after we'd had a few drinks with some friends before heading out to dance at Brooklyn's local gay club Sugarland. Talk about a little liquid courage!

Normally you'd be hard-pressed to find me in a form-fitting minidress like this one. But the color and cut-outs had me sprung, the material is super-soft, stretchy and comfortable, and what better place to wear an outfit like this than in the company of gay men? At least, I think my boyfriend was relieved.

xL
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49 comments :

  1. Tinacious MeJuly 18, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    the dress is gorgeous! Love the cutout details!
    www.Tinacious.Me

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  2. Aurélie and AngeloJuly 18, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    Awesome post! Gorgeous dress and stunning photos! xxx

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  3. luvvleighbJuly 18, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    The night shoot turned out great! No liquid courage required next time! Only for fun ;) And that dress is so stunning with the cutouts! I bet your boyfriend was relieved lol

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  4. HeatherJuly 18, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    I love the dress. I really like the first shot and the darker ones similar to the first one. I think those are great shots to be able to see the dress/outfit and have a artistic approach to. The 2nd and last one is def. perfect artistic photo effect.

    http://fashionistanygirl.blogspot.com/

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  5. CathyJuly 18, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    What a way to mix it up, girls! Both the unexpected outfit look and the nighttime shoot are fab!

    http://cstyledesign.blogspot.com

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  6. Votre AmieJuly 18, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Incredible photos - I love the dark, sultry moodiness of the evening and atmosphere and then the FAB, bright yellow dress - Sass!
    x
    www.iloveublank.blogspot.com

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  7. HithaJuly 18, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    I love the dress - and the photography! I would never have the cajones (or the abs) to rock a dress like that, but Lauren wears it so well. Gotta love dancing nights at gay clubs :)

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  8. AndreaJuly 18, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    The dress is pretty awesome, I love the cut outs, and you look great in it. These nighttime shots turned out great!
    xo Andrea

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  9. magdalenaJuly 18, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    fantastic!

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  10. A Stylized HysteriaJuly 18, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    That is definitely a great dress to wear around gay men- you get all of the compliments and none of the creepy pick-up lines. And um...wow! You have the perfect body for it!

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  11. SparkleJuly 18, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    absolutely amazing! i love these photos!
    gorgeous dress!

    xx

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  12. Jolie JouelJuly 18, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Great dress and photos!

    My jewelry blog: joliejouel.blogspot.com

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  13. SusieJuly 18, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    Definitely a great dress for a gay club. You look gorgeous!

    Sea and Swank

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  14. DaniellaJuly 18, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    Stunning photos! You look amazing in that dress! :)

    Take care, Daniella xox

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  15. ka milkaJuly 18, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    great hair ; ))

    www.live-style20.blogspot.com

    xoxo

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  16. Nancie MwaiJuly 18, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    love the dress...looking good.xx
    NANCIEMWAI.COM

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  17. AlisonJuly 18, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    Wow, you look so amazing! I love the night photos -- they turned out so great. And the dress looks incredible on you. Gorgeous!

    xoxo Alison
    www.stylingmylife.com

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  18. Nora AradiJuly 18, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Amazing and pretty!

    http://mesmemosphotoblog.blogspot.com/

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  19. CarmenJuly 18, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    Nice dress!
    xx
    www.clothesandcamera.blogspot.com

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  20. HiraJuly 18, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    You look amazing! Love this photography!

    hiraschaos.blogspot.com

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  21. Tessa:July 18, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    Beautiful photography Micol!

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  22. AndreaJuly 18, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    This outfit is so hot! I absolutely love these photos, great experiment!

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  23. AndreaJuly 18, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    stunning pictures..i love them <3

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  24. Ashley AspinwallJuly 18, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    loving the dress cutouts and the night time shots!


    xo SideSmile,
    Ashley

    SideSmile Style Blog

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  25. Girl LilikoiJuly 18, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Beautiful photo and style dear. I love all your poses, and that dress is stunning on you

    www.girllilikoi.com

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  26. EllieJuly 18, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    The dress looks great on you. Love the photos, how did you do it? I wanna try myself! Love reading your posts. xxx

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    1. The Marcy StopJuly 19, 2012 at 1:20 PM

      Thanks! The spotlight effect can be done one of two way: use a snoot over your speedlight or use a spotlight photo filter in Photoshop. The lighter pics were taken at a slow shutter speed for effect.

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  27. jenn~the stylish housewifeJuly 18, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    GREAT photos! you look amazing. =)

    xoxo, jenn
    the stylish housewife

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  28. Mrs CJuly 18, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    I THINK YOU GIRLS WORK WELL TOGETHER, THE CHEMISTRY IS OBVIOUS BASED ON YOUR PICTURES.. FABULOUS!

    MRS JACK OF ALL TRADES DAILY where Fashion and Food collide!
    Latest Post : EMBROIDERED TUNIC
    http://mrsjackofalltradesdaily.blogspot.com/2012/07/embroidered-tunic.html

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  29. Jenna HughesJuly 18, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    just like you girls said i love how you always mix it up! fun dress and awesome lighting

    http://underthefluorescents.blogspot.com/

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  30. GraceJuly 18, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    1. these shots are amazing.
    2. You are so gorg.
    3. I love the HOLEY dress. Get it? Haha
    4. The dress fits you like a charm.

    xo
    http://hautecouture3.blogspot.com

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  31. borka gameroJuly 18, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    I love the pictures! You guys make a beautiful team!
    Keep up the good job!
    Much Love,
    Borka
    http://chicfashionworld.blogspot.com/

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  32. MiraJuly 19, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    So cool!!! Love the pics :D

    glamDevils

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  33. IzzyJuly 19, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    haha! I think your bf should feel very happy that his girl only wore this to a gay club! really loving this dress...the colour and cut-outs are so cute! :)

    metallicpaws.blogspot.com

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  34. Princess MarthaJuly 19, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    Work.It.Out!
    XOXO

    http://www.princessmartha.com

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  35. bhaktiJuly 19, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    love the dress ,, super sexy , the pics are just too fab

    xoxo
    bhakti

    http://bhakti-pinkandeverythingthatgirlswant.blogspot.in/

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  36. RHODAJuly 19, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    thanks for your lovely comment on my blog earlier!
    maybe we can follow each other? cause i followed you!

    www.styleandshades.blogspot.com

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  37. JennJuly 19, 2012 at 11:32 PM

    cute dress and i adore your shoes.

    -Jenn
    asmallbit.blogspot.com

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  38. JacyJuly 20, 2012 at 2:26 AM

    AWESOME color and cutouts! Such an amazing dress for going out! I just liked your Facebook page :)

    ~Jacy

    http://laviedelenore.blogspot.com

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  39. Lolita in the MixJuly 20, 2012 at 3:36 AM

    Lovely dress and amazing night pictures! Love it!!

    xoxo

    http://www.lolitainthemix.blogspot.com

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  40. WendyJuly 20, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    this dress is amazing, love the yellow! You look stunning!
    Follow you on Bloglovin and FB.

    XxX
    http://fabulousstylews.blogspot.com
    https://www.facebook.com/Fabulousstylews

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  41. amber.thegirloneJuly 20, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    that dress looks amazing on you! the yellow is fantastic! i'm sure you got a lot of compliments at the club :)

    cheers!
    -amb
    http://amberthegirlone.blogspot.com/

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  42. Soffia TheodoraJuly 20, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    Very sexy and cool! :)

    I have added you girls to my official blogroll on my blog.

    Soffia Theodora
    http://www.secretthis.com/

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  43. Ka$h!July 20, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    gorgeous dress and photos! :) love your hair!

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  44. nicole gordonJuly 22, 2012 at 2:22 AM

    Amazing photos and love the dress. It reminds me of a bathing suit I had when I was younger :)

    xo
    nic
    mymannersandmoxie.com

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  45. the dreamerJuly 22, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    This is an amazing colour and amazing cut!

    Sarah x
    www.tellhershesdreaming.com

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  46. RebeccaJuly 24, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    Wow gorgeous dress on a gorgeous lady....happy to have found your blog!

    Rebecca
    www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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  47. ChristinaJuly 25, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Beautiful pictures, you look so beautiful in all of them and I also love your dress ;)

    (http://kitkatkorpan.over-blog.com)

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  48. donna ivehOctober 5, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Thumbs up for this post! Perfect dress and supa dupa photos!

    Im your new FOLLOWER, will be glad if you will be mine :-*

    Kiss from Slovakia

    donnaiveh.blogspot.sk

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