Summertime Sadness

It's that time of year again... when summer starts winding down and we all start resetting our lives for fall & winter.   Luckily in SoCal we get an extension on summer wether we like it or not.  This means the Lana albums can remain on repeat, for now.  This is a shoot I did for my good friend Haydee to get through the summer bummers and we truly had a blast!  Haydee is a long-time dancer and loves her curvy figure and wanted to do a new shoot that was playful & beach-appropriate but still sexy & romantic.  I paired her cool Cali crop-top find with a beautiful & comfortable pair of floral Hanky Panky panties and what would seem an unlikely match became a match made in heaven!  While this styling look isn't necessarily perfect for everyone or every body, I love playing with non-lingerie items like t-shirts & sweaters to accentuate different elements of women's figures.   

What's your ideal beach shoot?  Let us know in the comments, we'd love to hear your inspirations and favorite beach locations!   

Shot on location at Zuma Beach in Malibu, CA.