Fashion Flashback

Over the years, EIL has done scores of photo shoots that feature clothing, accessories, and products from local retailers, and highlighting area venues, with a variety of talented photographers. Sometimes it only involves a simple shot of someone in a cute outfit in a pretty place to use an illustration. Other times, they’re elaborate productions with numerous models, hair and makeup crew, venue staff, caterers, and prop delivery assistants. We are always grateful to the community members who agree to model for us and our advertisers who trust us with their products. Here’s a look back at some of those sessions from the past five years.

August 2020: Graduating seniors Kanijha “KK” Lee, Erica Daley, and Maizy Davenport were some of our models sporting “off to college” attire from local retails to liven up our “School Daze” feature. Photos by Laura Angela Photography.

March 2019: We highlighted some treasures of our community and exquisite jewelry like what Caroline Franklin (then Kittle) wears in this photo from in “Cascade of Gold.” Photos by John Toth, The Darkroom Photography.

February 2022: Every girl wants a fun getaway like Becky Merritt illustrates on a scooter at Village Creek Landing in the “Stellar Celebrations” feature. Photos by Annaliese Kondo, Studio Pixel Pop.

April 2019: We opened our “Bring Beauty Home” Home & Garden feature with a beautiful shot of Jessica Searles wearing spring fashion amongst the flowers at ACE Garden Center. Photo by Theresa Brookman of The Darkroom Photography. 

April 2020: Cindy Jacobs and other members of the Cassina Garden Club were our models for a photo session at one of the homes on the annual Garden Walk featured in “Sage, Rosemary & Time.” Sadly, the Garden Walk was cancelled that year, but the fashion was still on point. Photos by Theresa Brookman, The Darkroom Photography.

April 2022: When your photographer is dying to stage a Bridgerton-style garden party and the folks at Musgrove Retreat are amenable to being the backdrop, how can you possibly say no?! This shot of Jasmine Mendez at the pool in our “Get Enchanted” feature is positively…enchanting. Photos by Annaliese Kondo, Studio Pixel Pop.

May 2021: Jennifer Sears and Jade Drury are the very essence of “Wild & Free,” our Spring 2021 style trends fashion shoot at the Cassina Garden Club’s tabby cabins at Gascoigne Bluff. Photos by Annaliese Kondo, Studio Pixel Pop.

June 2022 – Summertime vibes are what we were channeling during our “Retro Revival” poolside at Queens Court. Models Missy Durkin, Katie Rikansrud, Lauren Papich nailed it in this shot. Photos by Annaliese Kondo, Studio Pixel Pop.

June 2018 – Our “Summer Soul-stice” fashion feature was inspired by summer sun and songs with models representing our local music community, like Beth Fletcher from Suzy and the Bird Dogs. Photos by Theresa Brookman of The Darkroom Photography.

October 2020: Sarah and Justin Callaway were just two of the representatives from local non-profit agencies dressed in fall fashion from local retailers that we featured in “Keeping Our Community Afloat.” Photos by Annaliese Kondo, Studio Pixel Pop.

December 2021: Gracious hostess and decorating queen Beth Barrett opened her Christmas-bedecked home to us for the “Holiday Spirit Supreme” photo shoot. She called in friends and neighbors, including Melissa Stroud and Missy Weaver (pictured here) to share the holiday cheer. Photos by Annaliese Kondo, Studio Pixel Pop.

December 2020: When you want a rustic holiday photo shoot with a dog and a truck, where else to find horses and lovely trees than The Farm at Oatland? The Maichle family were part of the fun in “A Festive Day at The Farm.” Photos by Theresa Brookman, The Darkroom Photography.

December 2018: Holiday fashion was our theme in “Sparkle, Twinkle, Shine.” Molly and Marin Shell were absolutely adorable in sweet seasonal styles. Photos by Monica Rojas.