Gemma Ward for British Vogue by Corinne Day

I am not much of a DIY gal.. but there are some things I just can't see paying top dollar for when I grew up on the beach... like salt spray for your hair?! Who knew they sold the beach in a bottle.. but they do! And it is sooooo expensive and full of chemicals. So how does a New York City dwelling beach loving girl get the same look without killing her hair? Well, I found the answer this morning on the Free People Blog...

Here is their recipe:
http://blog.freepeople.com/2012/05/sea-salt-spray-hair/

Image by Sheila Metzner

Italian photographer and film maker Laura Sciacovelli's personal work is haunting and lovely. To see more of her work, including the lovely fashion work she does for clients such as Vogue, Miu Miu and Self Service Magazine it's here http://www.laurasciacovelli.com/

Michelle Vawer in Boy by Band of Outsiders chambray shirt and accessories by Vega

Michelle Vawer in GypsyUndies, We the Free cropped pull over and Twin Flame bracelets

Rings By Vega and Twin Flame

Michelle Vawer in a We the Free top

Michelle wearing an Oracle Fox for Billabong sweater and Gypsy undies

Special thanks to everyone who made this happen and to Michelle for braving the cold on the beach in NY in March!

Styling by: Signe Yberg
Make Up by: Jessa Blades
Hair by: Marisa Bollman
All images featuring the lovely Michelle Vawer at IMG models NYC

Special thanks to Charls Pasion and Joey Trisolini

ice cream time!

A few images for Brixton Hat Co. I worked on last month in the East Village. New York in the Spring time is so amazing!

Styling: Signe Yberg
Hair and Make up: Jessa Blades
Model: Samantha at Muse NYC