I almost fell backwards when Phillip texted me a pic of this über life-size chess board set as his concept of a glam backdrop for our upcoming shoot! I mean, this Man’s genius is beyond. Seriously. He blows me away every day. I’d forwarded him a photograph of this magnificent Mimi Plange gown to pick his brains … Needless to say, I couldn’t have dreamed anything half as divine.
Talking about divine… this tiered-strapless-silk-organza extravaganza leaves me speechless. That’s the kind of garb that gets me to soar out of bed in the morning! Mimi’s evening gowns are truly the essence of everything I love. Luxe. Bold. Minimalist. And so totally Goddess (I couldn’t help having my “Gilda moment”… Rita Hayworth fans will know what I’m talking about ;).
The most outrageous part of it all is that I get to call slipping into such wonderland gowns and striking a pose for this wonderboy, my job… Oh boy, do I love my job.
32 thoughts on “Chess Mate”
Simply divine!! so gorgeous…and really creative shoot!
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The staging is so theatrical! Amazing work, congratulations!
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Ndoema you look stunning as always. I look forward to your posts.
Lovely thing to say 😉 Thank you xo
Beautiful dress, beautiful chess Queen!
Thanks so much, Sharon! Always so lovely to hear from you ;))
WooooooW! Such opulence ♥
omg Ndoema i love this!
I would kill to have a job like that!
Miss Ndoema if you need a PA just holler ok?
I’ll be the first to volunteer haha!
How sweet 😉 xo
That’s not even called work! Getting to wear uber fancy and expensive gowns and being dolled up is the life!
I know… Feeling a tag guilty ^_^
How cool is your job!
Such wonderful pictures!
;)) Beyond blessed to work with such an amazing photog!
Now that is E-L-E-G-A-N-C-E
xoxo dear 🙂
Aww! Thx!!!
Though I love color in everything I wear, I would make an exception for this Mimi Plange gown. It’s not your usual boring black, but I see this being a classic runway staple.
Oscar-worthy if you ask me 😉
I love the drama in your eyes!
Ha! The dramatic setting and dramatic dress called for dramatic makeup! xo
The gown is magnificent!
Soooo agree!
You look terrific!
Thank u :))
Love the photos, the gown, and your accessories!
But wait!! No bag? 🙁
Who needs a bag with a dress like that!?? ^_^
Is Phillip James the brain behind all your locations? Genius!
YES! Phillip is THE Man! Pure Genius….
Drop-dead gorgeoussssssssss!
Making me blush ;)) xo
Amazing look!