The Swelle Life

My Latest Shoot: Judith Frankland

 

I wanted to share a few photos from a shoot I did recently for a magazine feature I'm doing on Judith Frankland - you may know this outrageously fun designer from her column of fashion fairytales here at The Swelle Life,  Frankly Frankland.

I'm showing mostly head shots as the issue isn't out until fall and I have to keep the full-lengths for the spread. I really love the hair. It was done by Joanne Lodge of Tickety Boo salon in Whitley Bay and is the perfect complement to Judith's boldy feminine and vivid designs.

And big thanks to my lovely model Sophie who nailed it in all her 5'11" glory!

 
 

 

Photos © Denise Grayson at The Swelle Life
Clothes and styling by Judith Frankland
Hair by Joanne Lodge at Tickety Boo
Model: Sophie
Makeup by Denise Grayson

The Swelle Life on Lua Jewelry Blog

Recently I was interviewed by the really lovely Lucia of Lua Jewelry, a kindred blog that also celebrates the beautiful things in design and that around us. I must publicly thank Lucia for waiting so patiently to receive a photo to accompany the interview (I liked her questions), I much prefer to be behind the camera. And if the difference between the photos of myself and that of my models tells me anything, it's that the camera prefers that, too. (And no I don't have cramps, I'm just clutching at my coat for some reason!)

Lucia is based in Santa Domingo and Miami, loves her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and brings us daily posts that are visually intriguing and not cheap with the words when it counts. It's a blog that gives a nice jolt of inspirational energy when I visit so please do take a look!

You can read the interview with Yours Truly here 

Thank you, Lucia! ♥

The Guardian is 'Drooling' Over Swelle Boutique!

 

The fabulous, sharp-witted Kate Carter finds tissues to be the perfect accompaniment to a browse at Swelle Boutique, calling it "a new site to drool over" in her Fashion Statement column. This is a hugely popular weekly roundup of fashion news and insights both hilarious and astute at my favourite national newpaper, so it's an understatement to say I'm thrilled to bits that Ms. Carter likes what she sees at Swelle Boutique.

Congrats to Neue and Rowanjoy for having their gorgeous dresses featured!

You can see the column here and be sure to sign up to receive Fashion Statement by email for a refreshingly good read.

Shameless Self-Promotion: Swelle Interview at Aspiring Couture

On Friday The Swelle Life aka 'Me' was featured at Aspiring Couture, a blog with a big heart for emerging and independent fashion designers. Thank you to everyone who left a lovely comment, and much gratitude to Allison for thinking of The Swelle Life!

Aspiring Couture has recently launched an online boutique that sells the unique creations of the clothing, bridal, accessories and jewelry designers who have had spotlights on the blog. And as The Swelle Life has also got it bad for exciting indie talent I'll soon be introducing the Aspiring Couture boutique and its growing roster of new designers. So watch this space, especially if you're looking for an extraordinary wedding gown!

SSP: Swelle Interview at Dream Sequins

 

SSP = shameless self promotion. How can there be any shame in being featured on one of the greatest fashion blogs out there and one of my most favourite daily reads, Dream Sequins? It's all about exciting, emerging designers and the lovely lover of fashion behind it supports her fellow fashion bloggers like no other. One of the ways she does that is with her feature Five Questions for My Favourite Bloggers and I'm honoured that she chose me for this installment.

You can read the interview here and be sure to take a look around if it's your first time at Dream Sequins. Or I'll crash your dance class!