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A couple weeks ago we had the opportunity to shoot with a stunning woman, Rachel, who transformed from a hip, modern gal into a statuesque Joan Crawford movie star.

American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog

American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
Love these shoes. LOVE. Evelyn 1930s Oxfords in tan/brown by Royal Vintage
We shot at the University of Nevada, Reno, in the evening just before the sun went down. The light was soft and lovely and the historic buildings provided a lovely backdrop.

American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog

American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog

American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
Evelyn 1930s Oxfords by Royal Vintage
The dress was made from McCall's M7153American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog, an "Archive Collection" design from 1933 with fun Art Deco lapped seams. We paired the dress with our new "Evelyn" oxfords in tan/brown for a very '30s sportswear look.

American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog

American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog

It was a group effort, this shoot. Abby, Rachel, and I all worked on Rachel's hair and makeup. Rachel was a real sport for looking so elegant on a rather chilly April evening here in the mountains.

The Particulars:
Dress: Made by Lauren from McCall's M7153American Duchess Historic Shoes Blog
Sunglasses: Charming Charlie
Model: Rachel Huffman
Styling: Abby Cox
Photography: Lauren Stowell
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