Behind the scenes of the Paulie Antiques Fall Lookbook Photoshoot

 

All photos taken by the astonishing Nathan Adhikari. Thank you to all the models and photographers who helped on the Fall Lookbook for Paulie Antiques! I couldn't have done it without you! To see the real lookbooks, click here and here! There is also a lookbook video I made!

love, polly

Costume Designing Once Upon a Time in 1977

We started filming Once Upon a Time in 1977 two weeks ago in Champaign at the White Horse Inn. It's a new film I'm working on directed by Chris and Anne Lukeman of Kill Vampire Lincoln Productions. You might remember when I costume designed Once Upon a Time in 1972... if not, here and here are a couple of the behind the scenes posts.... here and here and here is the trailer.

 This film is a sequel to the 1972 film. Thanks for taking a peek at our adventures in film making!

Me adjusting the main character Jon's outfit and my suitcases full of accessories.

 Chris Lukeman, the director and writer.

 Me chatting with the cast about costumes!

 First seven photos taken by Celine Antoinette Photography. Remaining photos below taken by me.

 Some of the costumes for the film waiting for extras!

 Our pimp-bots!

 Haha. Hannah took this picture of me eating carrots on set. Thanks, Hannah.

 SHOES of the main characters.

Jon and Maggie: the two of the main characters in costume.

That's all for now... but I did take a cute "behind the scenes video" as well. We will see if Anne and Chris let me share it before the film releases :)

Also..... many many thanks to my wonderful friend Stanley Lee of Le Shoppe who let us borrow from his amazing shop. WE LOVE YOU!

love, polly :)

Paulie Antiques Fall Lookbook by Nathan Adhikari

Here are the photos taken a couple of weeks ago by Nathan Adhikari of my Fall Paulie Antiques Vintage Lookbook! I am so excited to share these!

Models: Jessie Whitman, Clara Byczkowski, Nora McCarthy, and Hannah 

Photogarpher: Nathan Adhikari

*all clothing, accessories, and props provided by Paulie Antiques
ALSO... see the photos of this same lookbook by Anna Longworth!
click here to see the lookbook video

love, polly :)

exciting things in store

There are so many things I have to be thankful for this year. I can't wait to share more information with you about an upcoming collaboration that I am head over heels for. Finally.... my dreams are coming true! Thank you so much for your love and support!

love, polly :)

Paulie Antiques featured on Streets of Chambana Tumblr

Turns out that I ran into the creator of the Streets of Chambana Tumblr and he snapped my photo a couple of days ago. Check out his Tumblr of street fashion from my town! Very chic! :)

outfit details: vintage Salvation Army dress

Steve Madden chevron wedges

vintage pink socks from my mother

Salvation Army gloves

Vintage wool blazer from my Great Grandma Polly

love, polly

Randomized Time

Just a few random photos of my life from the past month.

love, polly :)

Outfit: New Direction

Hi, there! It's been a little while. I've been facing all kinds of new challenges this semester and I really do feel myself heading in a new direction with a new mindset. Everything centers around my career. This is one of the most important years of my life and I'm not wasting one second. I am constantly up and going and even though I haven't been blogging as much.... life is chock FULL of experiences and inspiration these days.......

LISTEN WHILE YOU LOOK!

Outfit details: tights: American Apparel, vintage red booties: my Grandma Kutch's, Skirt: thrifted for me by Emily, striped blouse: Goodwill, 1950's fur collar: my Great Grandmother Frisina's, suitcase: gift from Jess Prichard, gloves: vintage, Salvation Army, 1950's flower fascinator: costume and props sale at the University of Illinois.

I hope you are all enjoying the fall weather!

love, polly :)

The Paulie Antiques Fall Look Book Video is Here!

After almost a week... I have finally edited the new FALL Paulie Antiques look book video! It was a hell of time making this look book video considering the fact that I lost my cat shortly after getting to the location..... but that's another story for another time.... (promise).

love, polly :)

Paulie Antiques fall look book featured in The News Gazette!

Here's a little snippet of what came out in the Champaign, IL local newspaper yesterday. I am so honored to be featured! I feel like all my hard work is starting to pay off! Thank you to everyone who was involved in this shoot... I couldn't have done it without you!

love, polly