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Behind-the-Scenes: Full Bloom Spring 2013 Lookbook!

Sienna — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:53:55 +0000

No need to imagine yourself on the set of a high-powered lookbook shoot when you can travel behind-the-scenes to our newest spring 2013 lookbook; Full Bloom! This season, black and white makes the perfect backdrop for bright pops of yellow, coral, and plenty of lavender.

Sarah and Sondra touch-up Amanda’s hair and make-up between shots.

Amanda in front of one of our hand-painted sets.

Hair stylist, Sondra Williams, ready for action!

The all-star line-up: Taryn- junior stylist, Sarah- photo assistant, Amanda- model, Sondra- makeup and hair, Cara- senior stylist and art director, Marty- photographer.

Enjoy the Full Bloom Lookbook and happy shopping!

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Model Profile: Meet Allie

Cara — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Meet Allie, the absolutely amazing model from our new lookbook, The Girl & The Sea. She was incredibly genuine and fun to be around, plus super easy to talk to! Below we asked her a few Q’s so you could get to know her more. And, as an added bonus, we have some exclusive pics from the lookbook that you can only see on the blog!

1. What’s your sign?

I’m a full-on LEO.

2. How did you get into modeling?

I started modeling as a 9 year-old, shooting catalogue for department stores. My mom sacrificed several days a week to drive me to San Francisco and sit through my shoots.

3. What is your favorite spring trend?

I’m into all the loud graphic prints that are recently popular. I also looove maxis. Super flattering and comfy.

4. I couldn’t live without my…

Kickboxing class! I literally look forward to it the whole week, and when the class is cancelled or there is a substitute instructor, it ruins my day.

5. What do you see as the next “it” thing?

I’m a big fan of cool athletic gear. I love a good track suit, and drop-crotch sweats with high-tops. Right now, most girls are afraid to dress like a guy with street style . . . but I love it, and I think it will catch on.

6. What’s your new favorite item on Lulus.com right now?

As soon as warm weather hits, I stack on the bangles. I love the “Press Play Orange Bangle Set”. Orange looks good with everything.

7.What was your favorite part/shot of the recent lookbook shoot?

Easy! My favorite part of the shoot was towards the end of the day, when we were out on the boat, trying to get the shot on the bow . . . the whole boat was rocking back and forth like CRAZY. I was trying to stand up and look amazing, (and not look like I felt as if we were in Antarctica), while struggling to keep my balance and not fall into the water. I ended up falling down 20 times, crashing from one side to the next… but it was hilarious and I laughed the whole time. I like a challenge.

8. What was your favorite/least favorite thing about being on The City?

Oh man… I have too many answers for this question. My favorite thing about the show was watching the edited episodes. We never had a CLUE how the scenes were actually going to end up after the editors chopped and stirred every reaction and situation. It was always a shock.

My least favorite part would be . . . being portrayed to the world as someone I’m not. It’s annoying to be forced to act whiny, sad and upset all the time, when I was actually very happy and having fun. I remember always saying “Aw mannn do I have to act sad again?” “Do we have to fight again?” ”Cant we do a happy, fun scene?” Then the one time I was told we were filming a “fun, girls night out” but the episode was ACTUALLY about a sad, bitter woman confronting me about being too thin. #notcool

9. Any advice for aspiring models?

Sure, the #1 piece of advice I will give to aspiring models is **you cannot take criticism personally. We get paid to be criticized and judged by anyone and everyone. You have to think of your image like a tool you use to make money. If your agency tells you your skin isn’t presentable- go to a dermatologist, do what you need to do to fix it. If you’re told you’re too skinny or too thick, you CAN’T let it make you depressed. Just realize your image is your tool, and you can’t let it get you down. There will ALWAYS be criticism and mean comments out there, but that’s part of the job… a BIG part of the job. xx

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Tiger Tales: Hot New Looks from Mink Pink

Sienna — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:00:00 +0000

Rawr! As if this year’s looks from clothing company Mink Pink weren’t already saucy enough, the lookbook featuring their global collection is simply FILLED with wild antics and curious kitten situations. The clothes are edgy yet casual, and the backdrop is exactly where you might imagine the best day of your life to take place; hunting through the five and dime, fabric stores and fruit stands.

The Donatella Bodysuit by Mink Pink.

(photos courtesy of minkpink.com)

Shop all Mink Pink Here!

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Spotting Spring: “Melodic Muse” Lookbook

LuLu*s ! — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000

With the New Year approaching and the days getting longer again, I can’t help but peer out at the leafless trees and imagine the first buds starting to emerge. The warm glow of golden sunlight and the fresh minty greens and blues of early spring foliage are coming.

Our newest lookbook, Melodic Muse, pairs candy-colored accents with easy neutral knits, all to the tune of a chic urban lifestyle. Stay tuned for the release of Melodic Muse!

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Lookbook Love: Desert Fox Video!

Cara — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:00:00 +0000

I’m sure you’ve all been enamored with the photos from our latest fall lookbook Desert Fox, and now I have the pleasure of introducing the Desert Fox video! Filled with breathtaking nature, a gorgeous model, and, of course, stunning clothes. Take a look below!

Desert Fox Fall 2011 Lookbook from Lulus on Vimeo.

xoxo

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Lookbook Love: Desert Fox

Cara — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:00:00 +0000

xoxo

Lulu*s

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Retromat: Behind the Scenes of the New Lookbook

Cara — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:30:00 +0000

As most of you may have seen already, we just launched our new lookbook Retromat. In honor of it being such an adorable shoot, and because I think you guys deserve it, I decided to let you in on some behind the scenes pics from the shoot.

Above you can see makeup artist Lernik Grikorian and hair stylist Carlos Fernandez prepping our model before the shoot.

One of my favorite pictures from the shoot was this gem above, where photographer Jiro Schneider snapped this pic of his photo assistant, Josh Spencer, outside the laundromat.

Above, our lovely and talented art director, Kristen, prepping our model before a shot.

Hope you love ‘em!

xoxo

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Close Up: It’s All in The Details for The Full Spectrum Lookbook

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:39:00 +0000

Last week we launched the Full Spectrum Lookbook, our hottest and brightest yet

Now, lets get closer for a bit of insight on how we came up with this look.

For the makeup, we were greatly inspired by the beauty shots at Marc Jacob‘s Spring 2011 Ready-To-Wear show. At a first glance we thought it was just a really good smokey eye. However, after a second look we discovered that it was the use of a green shadow within the smokey eye that was doing all the tricks.

Photos curtesy of Style.com

To create our own look, similar to this, our makeup artist went a bit lighter on the eyes by playing up the reflective qualities in the eye shadow. She also decided to go brighter in the lips, with a fuchsia infused plum color. Remember as well, that for full lashes any of the false eye lashes at your local drugstore will work wonder in seconds!

Here are a few extra close up shots of the adorable clutches from the lookbook. I couldn’t resist highlighting these for you guys because they are a few of my favorites on LuLu*s right now. Notice how intricate and unique the hardware is on these purses, something that you don’t find on just any ol’ purse!

Hint styling tip for accessories: if you have a plain dress then play it up with a colorful handbag, or if you have a crazy printed dress play it up with a nude clutch.

On the left is the Live It Up Blue Purse and on the right is the Round the Clock Beige Purse.

See, it wasn’t that hard to turn a runway look into a fantastic going out look!

What are your favortie dramatic makeup effects?

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Behind the Scenes: LuLu*s Spring 2011 Gypsy Caravan Lookbook

Cara — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 01:52:00 +0000

Last week, we launched our spring 2011 lookbook, Gypsy Caravan, and I thought it was about time to give you all a peek from the other side of the lens at one of our shoots.

Below is the behind the scenes video featuring Forget That You’re Young, the new single from The Raveonettes’ forthcoming Raven In the Grave.

In addition to the video, I also wanted to give you some photographic treats. On every shoot, I bring some of my own cameras to take pictures not only for my own personal benefit, but for you ladies as well. This time I brought my new Fuji-roid, the Instanx 210, and the pictures that came out were amazing — take a look!

This is a location that is very close to the LuLu*s warehouse! Isn’t Chico, California, beautiful?

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Behind the Scenes: Foreign Affair Resort Lookbook

Cara — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:30:00 +0000

By now, I hope you all have seen our new resort lookbook, Foreign Affair featuring our lovely model Mogen.

The essence of this lookbook is all about living free, rocking bold colors and just whipping your hair back and forth. So scroll down and enjoy the behind the scenes video featuring the musical stylings The Drums with Me and the Moon (Clock Opera Remix).

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