6.13.2011

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you've seen portmans pieces pop up in a few of my recent posts, and i'm excited to finally share the photos jeremy and i made in collaboration with this iconic australian brand:








i've had so much fun working on these sorts of projects lately!! as a stylist, experimenting with new, interesting clothes is a big part of the professional fun. and personally, getting to play dress-up in this way allows me to explore the layers of, and discover new things about, my own fashion personality.

i wasn't terribly familiar with portmans when they first approached me about shooting some pieces for their campaign (they don't have stores in the states, sadly), but became an immediate fan when the looks from the line arrived at my door. they make the sort of pieces that primarily populate my own closet ~ great basics with a twist. the first and last looks were especially hard to part with post-shoot! those smudged prints were perfection.

check out more from our shoot on the portmans website
{ photos by jeremy james // hair & makeup by bethany brill }

98 comments:

Editing Luke said...

I'm continually impressed with the photography I've seen here. Such a brilliant variety!

Amber Lucas A Mused Blog said...

Great looks Kelly!


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Helene said...

wow- you stun in every single one of these pics. Your makeup... more bold than usual... LOOKS AMAZING!

Helene
Bon Vivant + a Budget

HC! said...

i'm obsessed with the shoes in these photos. the looks are amazing. great job putting everything together!

The Haute Californian

Julie Khuu | Haute Khuuture said...

Wow you look RIDICULOUS in these pics...like Angelina Jolie. Stunning Kelly!

xo-Julie
Peace. Love. LOL!

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adria said...

The high-waisted pants and wedges are my top 2 picks from these gorgeous looks- great work!! I love this blog, I'd love you to see mine and follow if you so desire!

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Cheers to a great start to a new week! -- Adria

alannah. said...

im from australia & boy oh boy do i want to scamper to portmans & pick some of these items up - are they already on sale? also, who are your beautiful pink suedey wedges by?x



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Unknown said...

I have serious hair envy! Outfits are stunning as always!

xo Teresa
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Pavlína Hřebačková said...

amazing!!

kisses xxx

out of order said...

mmm I think way more beautiful than angie, she could use your as her stylist!

<3
Meghan

Caddy said...

You look pretty darn fierce in that first photo. How did you do your smokey eye?

Annie Chang said...

dandy pieces!! adore the shoes!

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Anonymous said...

I totally love love love your style...specially the first outfit, gorgeous!
xoxo

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VICTORIA said...

Love the shots. Portmans are lucky to have you.
Added a little snippet to my daily style on my blog.
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Rockygirl said...

Wahh, pics are very nice ! And the brand had a very good idea to ask your collaboration !
I hope you'll be able to do more of these stuff soon...

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Absolutely Mrs. K said...

oh i almost didn't recognize you, love the make up and the hair. it reminds me of George Michael's 90's videoclips, you know the ones with all the models. anyway, love the fist look because of the dark colors. it looks very interesting because of the layers and the different textures and prints. how to NOT make monotone dark colors look look dull. huge fan of the oversized tee and cardigan because it creates such a movement. the scarf is the complete finishing touch, love the print against the print of the pants. one of my favorite looks because it is a very genius look and you can lear so much from it. so the first (and last) look are definitely my favorite ones: it is all about the textures

s said...

I haven't words...
Just WOOOOOOOOOOOOW ;D
you're SOOOOO beautiful ;)
<3

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Anonymous said...

I live in New Zealand and Portmans is one of my favourite brands. I too love the first and last of those looks and will go shopping this weekend.

Suzanne

mon sac by me said...

Great shoot for the last all blue one !

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Neris said...

I love it! You look great Kelly! Can't even decide on my favorite photo because they are all perfect! :)

xxx,

Fashion Fractions

MELISSA Z. said...

all these photos are incredible but in the first one you look fab! congrats!

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Dea Rose said...

You are a GREAT inspiration! elegance and femininity without show banality! I adore all the combinations!!!

Dea Rose
http://mayahasnoname.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

absolutely stunning!!!, love every piece!!!!
xxx
http://creatingandcouture.blogspot.com/

Helena Guedes said...

Your style is absolutely amazing and so inspiring... I came across the Glamourai very recently via the Vanessa Jackman blog and all I can say is: where I have I been all this time?? I've been reading it from its very begining for the past few days and it's been a delightful experience. You're absolutely stunning, your sense of style is behond words and everything you post is so inspiring and beautiful...congratulations for such a great blog Kelly!

Love <3

Helena

Amalina said...

The first look is my fav. Perfection!

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Helena Guedes said...

btw, love the second and fifth looks..they're just perfect!

xx

Anonymous said...

I absolutely ADORE you style!!!

Kisses, Bloggy Betty ♥♥♥

Domonique Wilson said...

You look stunning and creatively inspiring in every image!Such beautiful photography!x

Moda said...

From top to bottom, outfit 5 and 6 are gorgeous!!

Run With Fashion said...

WOW! YOU ARE SOOO BEAUTIFUL WITH YOUR HAIR LIKE THAT AND MAKE UP!!! <3333
I love what you are wearing in the first pic, loove the scarf!
Love the bag in the 2nd pic, looove the 4th pic, 5th pic-you look so beautiful and cool! Loove the
blouse<33333, love the 7th pic, and what you are wearing <333, so beautiful,the 8th pic....
SOOOO BEAUTIFUL!!! Looove the outfit, and the SKIIIRT!!! SOOO PRETTTY! <333333

The Fancy Teacup said...

Australian labels have been such a delight recently, Portmans is no exception. Such sophisticated items with beautiful prints. Gorgeous shoot.

♥, Jamie
www.TheFancyTeacup.com

Anonymous said...

Every look is amazing and the pictures are gorgeous!
Congratulations! You really are spectacular Kelly. :) Thank you so much for all the inspiration you bring us!

Love,
Tatiana
http://popcornstone.com/

duckalicious said...

w
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Anonymous said...

Jessica stroup !

dinamita.paquita said...

the pictures and you are gorgeous!

Brigadeiro said...

Wow! I haven't set foot into a Portman store in over a decade, I think! That last skirt might change that...loved several pieces!!!
xx

blue roses said...

those light slate gray and navy blazers in particular look like such amazing versatile basics. incredible brand, wish i had access to them over here on this side of the globe!

post script- your slicked back hair looks very elegant; a bit austere and severe, but beautiful.

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Lesley said...

you really do look like that girl on the new 90210 (is that still on?). total babe.

Copper Etiquette said...

YES YES YES!

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KimChicSisters said...

love this outfit!


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AJ TAYLOR said...

I love the bold makeup with your hair pulled back like that. Its so gorgeous. and great photography. that final skirt is to die for.

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Michelle Lee said...

You are amazing!

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Jessie said...

you look beyond stunning in these photographs. the first one is definitely my favorite! thank you for sharing.
xx, http://wordbyjessie.com/

ThE fAsHiOn WoRsHiPeR said...

Lovin your hair in all of these, great photos :)

XoXo-Kelli K
http://thefashionworshiper.blogspot.com

It-Blogirls said...

You look STUNNING!

The Purse-a-holic said...

Stunning, your just gorgeous Kelly!

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Unknown said...

Beautiful pictures, I love the one with the black skirt! So chic!!!

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Eva said...

amazing photos! you look a lot like jessica stroup :)

Tuesday in Amsterdam said...

You look great! I love the wedges! The blazer in pic # 2 is sweet! and I Agree you definitely look like Jessica Stroup! Awesome looks

Nandia said...

OMG!!!you look amazing!!!!your make up and your hair are beautiful!!!!!!!
lots of kisses nandia
http://femmefatale-nandia.blogspot.com/

KMW said...

Love your hair slicked back like that! And these costumes! AMAZING!

Kxx

www.camarattajuliette.com

Eugenia Woods said...

Those platform wedges are amazing! Are they Portmans?

Unknown said...

Love..love..love your look!!! You are a very fantastic girl!!! I like the first outfit..it is so chic!!! Sorry for my English but I'm Italian!!!
Kisses...Miriam

Fashion Crazy Ball:
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BeLighter said...

My favourite is the first outfit! Totally chic, love everything about it, including make-up!
Amazing photos!!!

Judith Anna said...

I love every shot, every outfit and every pose.
And as a hair & make-up artist I must tell you that I love your hair sleek on your head!!! That is gorgeous.
Bisou Anna from Amsterdam

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www.judithpronk.com

Unknown said...

you are always so incredibly stunning (it kind of hurts)! All the outfits look so very you, and I can only imagine how hard it would have been to part ways. Keep it up!

xxx
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Mrs. C said...

First you look amazing! Loving all the fun prints! And second...the photography is amazing!!! Wow!!

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Unknown said...

Beautiful styling and great photography! Love reading your blog!

Love Despite color

Angeles Almuna said...

Divine! I love EVERYTHING!!!!!!
Love your style and you look absolutely EXQUISITE!
Kisses and have a wonderful Monday!

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www.shopangelesalmuna.com

SAMANTHA said...

you are SO beautiful, i love all your collaborations these clothes are awesome!!


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Molliee said...

the prints steal the show! gorgeous! I am heading over to their site now!

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MaKayla Robinson said...

i'm convinced that you & jessica stroup are twins. and don't tell me no, because you HAVE to be!

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Nauf said...

Really cool and LOVE you hair!! So Chic!


N.


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Anonymous said...

I really like your blog♥
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Martha C said...

These are all so beautiful... I love the snake print pants and the maxi dresses. Stunning.

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Natasha Contreras said...

Holy crap, those platform shoes are to DIE for!

You look great lady.

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Mariana Cardoso said...

Kelly you always look amazing!
You have great taste in your outfits and in your home decoration as well.
I must confess you have been an inspiration quite a few times.
Thanks for sharing your posts with us.
Xoxo

http://m-daydreaminginthecity.blogspot.com/

Dress and Dish said...

You are so gorgeous! Your hair is so versatile. I don't know how you come up with so many new looks. You are always so stylin' !!

The Platinum Batch said...

you are always so beautiful! and i really love your dark hair color, it is so lovely!

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Che said...

Awe inspiring photography as usual.

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Kyung* said...

You look amazing in all of these shots! as aways~~ =]
That python clutch/handbag is to die for..

and fyi YOUR ICONIC TOO! Go KELLY!

xoxo,
http://etoile-a-la-mode.blogspot.com

Kimberly said...

you look absolutely stunning and breathtaking in every photo!

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Anonymous said...

your make up is breathtaking!

Im loving those wedges! They are killer!

&& those snake print pants are divine! I recently found a pair while thrifting that are in more of a nude color but i'm excited to style them after seeing this post!

great looks all together!

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Oh my Dior! said...

everyday you look more beautiful!!


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Jessica said...

Your hair slicked...fantastic.

Love those pieces. They are so glamorous, and so very you!

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yvo said...

=D love the 3rd photo!

Aliza said...

OH WOW!! I love this so sosososo much. All the different ways your hair is styled is soo inspiring for me, especially with growing out my hair seems daunting. I love all the clothes as well!

J.Jehanne said...

absolutely beautiful pics! If you get a chance, check out my blog. Thank you

leonie said...

the first photo is fierce! simply gorgeous hon!

✘leonie

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Bravoe Runway said...

We need a Portmans!!! I love these pieces! www.bravoerunway.com

INES said...

Oh my god
I just love every piece of that collection

Tatis Zavala said...

Hi, Hi!!
Question: Have somebody ever told u that ur Jessica Stroup separate twin?? You look soooo alike!

Really, no kiddin' every single time i watch 90210 i remember u!

Ok, im gonna calm down ... great collection and also great shoot!
Kisses from mexico!!

Anonymous said...

You look absolutely stunning. I love your hair in the first picture! Amazing!

DY said...

Murder on High Heels. Love it.

Anonymous said...

No words to describe these outfits!



xo

Théa Unknown

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Unknown said...

Absolutely stunning! Has anyone told you that you and actress Jessica Stroup look like twins?? XOXO, www.NatalyasCloset.com

Christina said...

Kelly,

Is there any way for a stateside girl to make purchases from Portmans? After seeing your shots, I went to the website, but they don't seem to have the option to purchase through the site. Do they have personal shoppers i can connect with?

By the way, I've been following your blog for about 2 years, and find it more inspiring at every turn. Thanks for keeping glamour alive!

--Christina

LV said...

Great looks! FIERCE FIERCE FIRECE! I love all of them...

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Kacie - With Love said...

I truly love those looks and want pieces from each shot! You look beautiful. (I'm a new reader and I love your blog!)

Kacie
http://www.acollectionofpassions.blogspot.com/

ASHLEY ERICA said...

Absolutely gorgeous Kelly! Every look was phenomenal! xo

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Anonymous said...

What is that purplish lipstick that you're wearing in these pics? It's gorgeous! Of course, you look phenomenal, as usual :))

Lots of love from the Philippines,

Josie

Sonia Baines said...

I love all the shoes , the looks are absouloutely gorgeous!!

Deepa said...

The slicked-back hair and dramatic eyes look stunning on you. So striking, especially in the first photo!

Alinne's Style said...

O love so much the poses! so inspirational...
Kisses, Alinne

www.alinnestyle.com


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Afrodite said...

I think I've said it before, but OH EM GEE! You're Jessica Stroup's doppelgänger!

Love the grey shoes by the way ;)

xxxo

A

Amalia said...

Kelly I'm from Sydney and haven't set foot in a Portmans store in years but this shoot and those pants in the first pic in particular, inspired me to make a speedy beeline straight to my local store. What sold me, from the photo, is the way these pants collapse around your ankle, but when I tried them on, they were short on my leg, almost like a capri! I was wondering if a) you're wearing the pants around your hip or waist and b) how tall you are. I'm 5'10 so maybe that explains it.

Anonymous said...

Your style is absolutely awesome ! And the pants on the first shot are gorgeous *_*

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