Potluck Fashion: Samantha

Samantha is another Minnesota model I worked with for Potluck Fashion. She is an actress and sometimes model. The photos she submitted were already decent quality, so I took a more artistic approach editing them.

Samantha all dressed up (raw photo)

Artistic retouch

The model was very please with the work I did, and I did a couple other similar edits per her request.

Among her other talents are guitar, piano, gymnastics, and singing. I only did limited work with Samantha and as such only have one or two more pics of her, none of which are quite as glamorous as the one above.

Project Hosiery: Calvin Klein Cool Sheer

This next model, Kristina, did a bit of a crossover between Project Hosiery and Potluck Fashion. While we connected during the first project, her submissions probably fit better into the second project as she did her own modeling with her own wardrobe. One of the products she modeled was Calvin Klein Cool Sheer.

Kristina modeling Calvin Klein Cool Sheer (raw photo)

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 The down side of working remotely was that the submitted photos were lower resolution compared to other models. Still, it presented a fun challenge to do a touch-up to lower resolution photos.

As far as the product, Kristina was very impressed with Cool Sheer. She said she loved the appearance, and while the midsection support was firm, she could barely tell she was wearing hosiery otherwise.

Durability was good, and overall likelihood to wear/purchase was high. Out of a possible score of 10, Kristina gave these a 9. And at $10 a pair, that's a great deal considering the quality.

 Unfortunately, it would appear that this product may be discontinued. I was unable to find a product page for it, and even third party vendors appear to be out of stock. That's the way the cookie crumbles sometimes!

Potluck Fashion: Ashley

Ashley is another model I've worked with from Minnesota. She may just getting started in modeling, but she's had a passion for it for a long time.

Ashley strikes a pose (raw photo)

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I have several more photos from Ashley and hopefully will be working more with her in the future, so stay tuned!

Project Hosiery: No Nonsense

The next installment of Project Hosiery is another pair of sheer hosiery. This time it's No Nonsense Almost Bare.

This product is usually found at drug stores, such as Walgreens, CVS, or Rite Aid. At around $4 a pair, they're similar priced to L'eggs Sheer Energy.

Stephanie wearing No Nonsense Almost Bare in nude (raw photo)

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Although the price is similar, the overall rating by the model, Stephanie, was not. "They were pretty nonsense," she told me. While she rated the appearance equal to Sheer Energy, she said the comfort and support levels were lower. And as far as durability, she discovered a snag in one of the legs by the time she was done modeling them.

Overall, Stephanie said she was less likely to buy this pair over Sheer Energy, and given the price comparison, she didn't see anything to gain from them.

For more info on No Nonsense Almost Bare, check out their product page:
http://www.nononsense.com/product.aspx?productID=94

Potluck Fashion: Maria

Maria is an all-around performing artist from California. Beyond modeling, she has also taught dance lessons, is attending a performing arts academy, and loves cosmetology and anything about fashion.

Maria submitted multiple photos for Potluck Fashion, and not to stroke her ego, but I was very impressed by her fashion sense!

Maria poses for Potluck (High) Fashion (Raw photo)

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 The red in this photo really caught my eye, so I decided to a black/white/red photo too.

Black/White/Red

 I'll be the first to admit it's a little cliche, but I still like it, and so did Maria. It really highlighted her cool feather earrings and killer kicks.

Is your fashion sense like Maria's? Consider modeling for Potluck Fashion!

Project Hosiery: Hue French Lace

Most of these early posts will be featuring new models, but I will be posting multiple photos per model eventually. This next model is Jana, and she was a part of Project Hosiery.

The product featured in this post is Hue French Lace. Hue is a common brand at more upscale department stores like Macy's and Von Maur. They feature an "invisible" control top and come in three colors. Jana modeled the product in nude.

Jana models Hue French Lace (raw photo)

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At $12 a pair (or $23 for a 3 pack), these hosiery cost more than the L'eggs nylons in the previous post. However, according to Jana, it's worth the extra money.

While she rated their appearance the same, she also claims that they were more comfortable than L'eggs (which, spoiler alert, she also modeled). Support and durability were adequate, also the model expressed some concern about how delicate they felt. 

Overall, she was impressed with the product but would recommend them for nicer occasions over everyday wear, primarily due to the cost and the concern that they felt easy to run.

Check out Hue French Lace's product page for more info:
http://www.hue.com/Hosiery/Sheer-Hosiery/HUE-French-Lace-Control-Top-Pantyhose.aspx

Potluck Fashion: Rachel

Stephanie, the model from my last post, was one of the first models I worked with. This post's model, Rachel, is one of the most recent.

Rachel is a graduate student from the Twin Cities. She is also a model/actress who participated in my Potluck Fashion project!

Photographer: Dupris Photography (https://www.facebook.com/DuprisPhotography)

 

Retouched version (J Sanders Photography)

This touchup involved centering the model in the photo as well as increasing the brightness and balancing the color saturation. I also did some skin-smoothing and covered up an earring hole.

Rachel has been actively participating in the Potluck Fashion project, so expect to see more of her (and even her husband, Garret).

Interested in participating in Potluck Fashion? Let me know!