When my friend Krista of Krista Lajara Photography asked me work together on a grungy-downtown photo shoot, I was so ecstatic! She scouted all of these run-down areas that have an 80’s L.A. ambiance – colorful, strange and unique. I think the theme was well executed and I got to put my alternative modeling skills to the test. If there is one thing you should know about me, and if you haven’t learned this yet I’m about to drop some knowledge, it’s that I LOVE fashion. There are so many alternative magazines whose aesthetics involve anything and everything from youthfulness, to art, to punk, and most definitely not your average high fashion clothing.
Some of these magazines are i-D, where I got the inspiration of the hand over the eye – this magazine has made that pose, along with winking, iconic (also in the name of the magazine you can see the innuendo of the winky face emoticon), Wonderland, a playful and creative outlet for fashion, music and pop culture, Interview, an art-focused magazine which was founded by Andy Warhol, and Dazed, think punk rock, deconstructed clothing, and the British underground music scene. These magazines feature unconventional beauty, hair and makeup, designers such as Rick Owens, Gareth Pugh and Riccardo Tisci, and muses such as A$AP Rocky, Grimes, Marina Abramoviç and Willow Smith.
If you’re in the mood to see fashion, celebrities and art from a completely different perspective than Vogue or Elle, then definitely check out these magazines. Your inner misfit will rejoice! These types of magazines feature some really cool places such as Downtown L.A., the ghettos of London, the banlieues of Paris to the rural countryside of Poland in their editorials. Some of my favorite magazine shoots are in the middle of a run-down trailer park with a model decked out in high fashion. For example, here is a photo of Beyoncé eating a bowl of fruit loops in front of a trailer park for Dazed Magazine! I really feel as though this photo shoot would fit right in to one of these types of alternative fashion magazines. Now if a magazine gave me and Krista some samples of Givenchy, Rick Owens and Vetements, I think we could produce some even more killer fashion shoots 😉 a girl can dream, right?
Tell me in the comments below, what is your favorite unconventional magazine, designer, musician or artist?
Carina
June 19, 2016These pictures are so cool and awesome! You look lovely!
xo
http://www.carinavardie.com
tayloraube
June 19, 2016Thank you! I had a lot of fun with this photo shoot 🙂
Lauren
June 20, 2016Fantastic shots! Loving those blue sunglasses, they look amazing with your hair color! Looks like an amazing time shooting!!
-Lauren
http://www.ivorytowerchic.com
tayloraube
June 20, 2016They are Karen Walkers, aren’t they so crazy?!
Kait Elizabeth
June 20, 2016Love love love this shoot! The video you put on IG was soooo perfect too. Where did you get the burgundy tank dress? I’m dying over it! Hugs, Kait
http://www.makeminemaroon.com
tayloraube
June 20, 2016Thanks girl! My mom got it for me, I’ll get back to you with the brand details because I don’t know it off the top of my head!
Anna
June 20, 2016Awesome pictures!!! Very much the editorial vibe! Great job! xo ~Anna http://www.pepperedinstyle.com
tayloraube
June 20, 2016Thanks babe 🙂
Stefanie
June 20, 2016These photos are so cool! Such great backdrops and unique places! 🙂
tayloraube
June 20, 2016Thank you! Definitely not my average photo shoot but I love doing different things and being creative!
Nicole Leffew
June 20, 2016You literally are perfect. This shoot is amazing. You need to go on America’s Next Top Model! Tyra would love you! Xo
tayloraube
June 20, 2016Thank you so much! And I would love her in return, she is so funny! Maybe one day 😛
Catherine Short
June 20, 2016That KK sign is awesome. It’s fun when you are able to find locations that feel like another time and place.
http://ashortblonde.com
tayloraube
June 20, 2016I know I love the Krispy Kreme sign too! It has such a vintage vibe to it
Bailey
June 20, 2016You are absolutely stunning. I love the retro feel of all your photos. You are such a glam model!!
xoxo,
Bailey
Here’s The Skinny
tayloraube
June 20, 2016Thanks girl! I had a lot of fun with this photo shoot 🙂
Gail
June 20, 2016This is such a fun and cool shoot! Girl, you’ve got some serious skills. Love everything about this and your outfits are gorgeous. Xoxo
tayloraube
June 21, 2016Thank you Gail, you are so sweet <3
Jess Delmos
June 20, 2016You are such a BABE Taylor!! I loved all your looks, they gave off such a cool vibe!
xoxo,
Jess
http://www.mustheartstyle.com
tayloraube
June 21, 2016Thank you Jess! I was blown away when I saw these photos, my photographer is crazy talented, isn’t she?!
Krista
June 20, 2016I am so so into this! I love the retro feel and vibe – one of my favorites girl! and you were with another girl named krista – what!!!
Obsessed!
xo
Krista
http://www.hundredblog.com
tayloraube
June 21, 2016Haven’t you heard? Only the coolest of chicks are named Krista 😛 Thank you so much girl! You would have looked fabulous in this photo shoot since you are a total LA babe!
Maggie
June 21, 2016You pull off the grungy 80’s look really well!! Xo
http://Www.the-over-exposed.com
tayloraube
June 21, 2016Thanks girl! I’m a 90’s girl but I live vicariously in the 80’s via music and art!
Amanda | Glitter & Spice
June 21, 2016Love this whole shoot! So so so fierce!
XO Amanda | http://www.glitterandspice.com
tayloraube
June 21, 2016Thanks so much! I can’t believe it’s me in these photos, haha!
Cindy
June 21, 2016What a fun shoot!! I love the location! I never heard of those magazines but will have to check them out. As fsr as music i love music that you usually cant hear in the usa. My favorite is INNA she is from romania! My fav song is Club Rocker You look fab by the way!
Cindy
http://Www.foreignfreshfierce.com
tayloraube
June 21, 2016Thank you for your wonderful comment! And I hope you look into a few of these magazines, they really offer such a unique and refreshing perspective into the fashion world. I am 1000% checking out that song. I can already tell I will love it 🙂
jordan
June 21, 2016OMG TAYLOR YOU SERIOUSLY ROCK! You have mastered the cool girl LA look for sure!!! the bold lip and amazing high pony are so chic, and the sunnies for all of these looks are FIERCE!
tayloraube
June 21, 2016Karen Walker does sunglasses right, don’t you agree? Thank you so much Jordan I had a fun time emulating Beyoncé with my ponytail pull 😛
toby
June 21, 2016every single picture looks amazing and i love the whole rocker chic vibe! beautiful as always xx
tayloraube
June 21, 2016Thanks Toby, you are so kind!
Ruthie
June 22, 2016I honestly don’t know what photo is my fave!!! I always say this but you are truly a model!! Everything is perfect!!! Xoxo
tayloraube
June 22, 2016Thank you Ruthie! You would look so good in a shoot like this!
Angelle Marix
June 22, 2016You are GORGEOUS!! I I love every picture and pose.
xoxo,
Angelle
http://www.dashingdarlin.com
tayloraube
June 22, 2016Thanks Angelle, I’m a fake model ahahah
janna
June 22, 2016taylor–SLAY SLAY SLAY. like instead of a name plate on your desk, you should get one that says that!! i love how knowledgeable you are when it comes to fashion and photography. i also rented those same karen walker sunnies except in the tortoise/black ones! we are totally twinning and i love it. plus i think we are a fan of the cat eye 😉 and a girl DOES NOT have to dream. you are a hundred steps ahead of the rest of us babe! #talent xoxo,
janna | http://www.jannadoan.com
tayloraube
June 22, 2016My self-imposed nickname is Slaylor hahaha!! I can’t wait to see you rocking these sunnies girl! Yes! Cat eyes are my favorite shape/style – so fun!
Anna Elizabeth
June 22, 2016Oh my gosh, I am obsessed. This photo shoot is so fun, I love it!
Great post!
xo Anna Elizabeth
http://www.annaelizabethevents.com/blog
tayloraube
June 22, 2016Thanks Anna! It was so much fun 🙂
Jen Frick
June 23, 2016Seriously, you can do no wrong, you are so talented and STUNNING! I would love it if you blogged on how to “pose for photoshoots” because I’m in awe every time I see your photos! I don’t often flip through magazines so it was fascinating to hear about these alternative ones! Can’t wait to check them out! xoxo
Jen | MrsJenFrick.com
tayloraube
June 26, 2016Jen you are so kind, thank you for your thoughtful words 🙂 I love you and your blog and can’t wait to meet your little girl!
Andreea
June 26, 2016Stunning pictures and poses! You have such beautiful features! x
Have a nice weekend,
Andreea
http://couturezilla.com/
tayloraube
June 26, 2016Thank you love!
Christie
June 28, 2016Dude, Taylor, these shots are off the charts! I love how you styled each look. You are a unique beauty!
http://www.seekingluster.com
tayloraube
June 29, 2016Thank you! I had a lot of fun digging up my crazy clothes for this shoot 😛
Hadasah Love (Style to Love)
June 28, 2016I love your blog, thank you for sharing!
xoxo, Hadasah
http://www.styletolove.com
tayloraube
June 29, 2016Thanks so much for the love!