Haute Damn! Charleston Fashion Week

  If I did not already love Charleston, SC enough...I now have had the experience of my first CWF!  (Charleston Fashion Week)

  Designers, emerging and otherwise, take their designs to runways and I was lucky enough to be invited along for the ride by the fabulous Kristen Morris of Kristen Morris Jewelry (http://kristinmorris.com/) whose gorgeous, 'non-traditional' bridal jewelry was paired with bridal fashion designs by Lula Kate. (http://lulakate.com/)  Wow! is all I can say!  (see below for confirmation)

  Though we were 'bridal focused' it was a week long affair with fashion ending with a huge, bass pounding after party.  We enjoyed good food, friends and fashion. (If you have not been to Fig..its a must:-) 

  This was my first fashion show that I have shot and I certainly got caught up in the dazzle.  Enjoy the gorgeous frocks and rockin' jewelry designs!

Jewelry by Kristen Morris/dress by Lula Kate

Jewelry by Kristen Morris/dress by Lula Kate

Jewelry by Kristen Morris/dress by Lula Kate

Jewelry by Kristen Morris/dress by Lula Kate

Jewelry by Kristen Morris/dress by Lula Kate

Katherine McDonald, Lula Kate Bridal designer

Carol Hannah Whitfield, Project Runway Finalist and Bridal Designer

I loved this shot!  Is the little beauty on the right not the cutest with her camera??

The 'gang'- Cassandra Mooney(that's me!  Weddings by BlueSky), Ivy Robinson, (Wedding Planner Extraordinare! Ivy Robinson Weddings & Events), Kristen Morris (The Jewely maven mentioned above! Kristin Morris Jewelry) ,Aubre Vaugn-the-invitation idol! (Chic Impressions) and Rachel Lewis

What a good, good time!

Sneak Peek: Charleston Fashion Week!

With a full week of travel last week and a ton of catch up to do this week...  I wanted to share a quick sneak peak from the 2010 Charleston Fashion Week.  Stay tuned!

http://www.charlestonmag.com/fashionweek/main

E-session give-a-way!

Over the next few months I will be continuing to build my portrait/wedding website.  (you know how much I love me a gorgeous wedding:-) That said, I am offering a chance for you (or someone you know) to participate in an engagement session give-a-way!  

I am seeking a couple who would like to do a unique, outdoorsy/wintry session. Anyone interested can email me their contact info. and a snapshot to casmooney@yahoo.com and I will choose a winner on January 1.  (the only 'requirement' is that the couple be within a 30-mile radios of Charlotte< Nc (or willing to trave; to Charlotte)  and be up for a fun and relaxed session.)   And, I will of course post the results here...:-)

For anyone interested and wishing to see some of my work:

http://www.blueskycharlotte.com

http://blueskycharlotteblog.com

'Tree Trek' Tree--trimmed!

Though we have had our beautiful tree for the past few weeks--time has not been in our side as far as actually decorating it.  That said, we spent Saturday early afternoon digging out our 'holiday cheer'  See the results below:

Brian's system of attic organization:

A few of our ornaments ready to be placed.  In case you did not know (as Brian did not)  THERE IS A SYSTEM!  All ornaments need to be removed from their paper, organized by size and color--then placed in an organized fashion.  (one would not want a collection of blue stars all in one place, right?  Well....apparently some would!)

Please note the 'Sam' ornament...

Amazing how little I like being on the other side of the camera--especially in PJ's...did I mention its afternoon?

So...after explaining the 'system' involved in tree-trimming...'we' decided this may enhance Brian's experience with it...

Bri's assistant #1...

I am not convinced Rox enjoyed being 'trimmed' (note pleading eyes...)

Nor did Sam appreciate his Christmas sweater...

 Bri's crew (by the way..I did decorate too...not just supervise...I swear!)

A few of my fave ornaments...

BABY ROX'S FIRST CHRISTMAS

ok...so this is what our stockings typically look like as long before Bri, Sam was the only 'man of the house'...one for me...one for him...

Bri decided this year...that was changing and replaced them with this.  Need I say whom this belongs too???

Meanwhile in the oven something fabulous was baking.  (Note to self--no more Food Network or we are going to have a serious problem..)  Hello my first attempt at breadpudding!

The final tree results...

And the stocking were re-hung by the chimney with care...

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Sneak peek-- Sweet Caroline

Daylight savings left us little time to shoot (and Miss Caroline wanted nothing more than to practice her mad rolling skills:-)   But oh my goodness--look at these eyes!  More to come soon...