Forest Folk

 I wanted to style a Bridal look for this week's post (after all we are in wedding season). Perhaps it's due to my recent fix of Etsy & Pinterest browsing, filled with so many adorable ideas for a vintage-feel outdoor wedding that has left me inspired. Whatever the reason, I knew I wanted to shoot my laid back bride in the woods for a rustic, romantic feel; so I grabbed my sister/photographer, my model with her mandolin in tow and away we went.

Jessica is one part of local SF Folk band Shopping in Finland

Dress: Thistlepearl Idyll Dress Urbanoutfitters

This dress is shown with the front in the back. For a look at the seller’s image click the link from the image above.

This Forest would not be complete without some whimsical creatures. Check out Jessica's whismical paintings here:  http://sikorastudios.com

Cowboy Boots: Vintage (80's)

All Photos above by: Linda Manyisha ("Photograps by Linda M.")

Effortless

Lately the weather has been beautiful, which has been great for photo shoots. Today’s look is the same as its titled, effortless. An easy look to throw on that consists of something old, something new, nothing borrowed but something blue. 

Top: Forever21

Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell Woven Lita Boot  urbanoutfitters.com

Vintage Levi's cut offs Urban Renewal Urban Outfitters

Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs Rose Gold

(All photos above by: Linda Manyisha "Photographs by Linda M.")

Polka Dots

There are many a print to love, a few to drool over, of course houndstooth, plaid and the all time urban doll favorite polka dot (sigh). For my first shoot I fittingly wanted to show off this love of the flirtiest pattern there ever was.Dress: Vintage Moschino Couture

Hat: Urban Outfitters, Shoes: Steve Madden

Top & Denim bottoms: Urban Outfitters

Necklace: Anthropologie, Shoes: Kimchi Blue Urban Outfitters

Top & Bottom: Urban Outfitters. BDG Boyfriend fit chambray button down, BDG high-rise 5-Pocket Short in orange.

Shoes: Cooperative Norma Platform Urban Outfitters

Dress: Anthropologie, Shoes: Kimchi Blue Urban Outfitters

Top: Johann Earl for Urban Renewal Doily-Collar Shirt

Jacket: Vintage, Bottom: High-rise trouser Urban Outfitters

Bag: Vintage Coach, Shoes: Charles David 'Leisure' Leopard Pumps

(All photos above by: Linda Manyisha "Photographs by Linda M.")

Hello Loves!

Welcome! The Urban Doll is a personal style/beauty blog and online portfolio based out of the San Francisco Bay area. I will be showcasing my favorite looks from my closet along withe beautiful, one of a kind vintage dresses. This website is a way for me to share my style and styling work I do with local photographers as well as a portfolio of my day to day work as a makeup artist and esthetician. I am so excited to share all of my passions with all of you.