Spring '12 Photo Shoot in Malibu

What's better than hanging out at the beach for the day and surrounded by the natural beauty of Malibu? A group of strong independent woman worked this shoot again and what a day we had! We started out at the Malibu Country Inn, a scenic little Inn that sits just above Westward Beach near Point Dume. Thanks to Amanda and Ivy, the resident managers at the Inn, we had free reign of the place with it's picturesque landscaping, rose garden, and gorgeous view of Malibu beach and the swaying palm trees. Our model Isabelle from Next was a real trooper enduring a 24 look shoot, but I'm sure hanging out at the beach wasn't too much of a sacrifice. Once again, I used the talented local photographer Erika Seress, Jacqueline for amazing hair and makeup, and my trusted assistant Amy Silberman (she's even more organized than me!)

All was good until we decided to shoot under the radar at Point Dume Nature Preserve - busted once again! We only got one look in at that location and were quickly shooed away by a handsome county watch guard in full uniform. Luckily we just got a slap on the wrist for not having a permit. But this group was resourceful and we moved on up the PCH to find a more secluded spot to finish up our shoot. Just past El Matador beach is a little hidden gem of a cove called El Pescador Beach. We quickly scurried down the path to the hidden cove to discover a completely desolate beach (and out of reach to county trucks!) Rugged rock formations, large sculptural driftwood, crashing waves, and dusty pathways down to the beach - a perfect setting to shoot my Beachcomber and Coastal collections!

Stay tuned for images from the shoot and hopefully a video of the behind the scenes of our day (if I can get my hubbie crackin' on the video!)

Off to NYC today to show the world the new Spring '12 collection and entice them with my aspirational look book...who wouldn't want to be wearing luxurious, soft Bamboo knits while lounging or strolling at the beach in Malibu, right?