Monday, July 23, 2012

MONTAUK: Island Love



There really is nothing better than on being location for work. I was out in Montauk, shooting for Italy's PENNYBLACK S/S '13 Magalog and let's just say, the whole experience was a dream. Squinting in the sun, dressed in crochet and cotton florals is what I've dreamt summer on the island would be like. This season's shoot was based around the beautiful beaches and greenery of The Surf Lodge. We got that free-spirited hippie vibe I love the most. The embroidered couches, little twinkling lights, smokey fire pits, and late night jam sessions were all just small wonderful accents to our trip. Though we spent the majority of our trip driving around the island on location with our photographer Kelsea Kosko, we did get some moments to relax and just enjoy the sea air. Currently reviewing all images from the shoot with the team...and let's just say the images turned out BELLISIMO. 

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92 comments:

Elise and Margot said...

Lovely pics, looks nice there :)

x For Happy Days

Natali said...

Oh my!! Two first photos are just surreal!! What a gorgeous place to work at? Lucky you girl!! Keep on rockin' :)

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Irene Buffa said...

amazing place <3

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Rose. said...

Gorgeous pictures, beautifull atmosphere!

Rose x

alisia E. said...

Such fantastic photos!! You look incredible, love the outfits and Montauk looks magical, esp. in the evening!

xx, alisia e
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Joanna S. said...

amazing photos !! <3
i love your dress. so cute <3

monkeyshines ♥ said...

beautiful!


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Julie Khuu said...

WOW Nat! Like straight out of a gorgeously Indian Summer lookbook! I've never even see Montauk so alive and gorgeous! Looks like the most perfect weekend spent by the water...beautiful babe!

xo-Julie
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Nikki said...

wow, what a beautiful location! and I really like your outfit x

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dimitri said...

Love these photos and it's a beautiful location.
Your outfit is very nice too.

the sparkling dust said...

you look gorgeous as always and im sure the shoot will turn out amazing! xx

Michelleesque said...

You look absolutely FABULOUS! The scenery really does make me want to travel!

Michelle
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Doni Brown said...

These photos are amazing! I love them!

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Mary said...

LIKE A SPOT !! WONDERFUL PICTURES ;)))



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nicola lynde said...

These are stunning, looks like an absolute paradise.

Ana G said...

I just love the pictures, the white dresses look amazing on you.

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Laura said...

What a cute post honey!

XX
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Ivanna said...

loving the lace, pretty. x

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victoria* said...

beautiful placeeeee <3 you're so lucky:)

xx,
vikkktoria

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Mélanie said...

Les photos sont magnifiques ! J'adore. :)

Cindy, fashionsbeauty said...

Great location, love the crochet! xoxo

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The serial shopper said...

AMAZING!


xx
Meelena

Zsa Zsa Zsú said...

La ambientación del lugar es preciosa!!!

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auxpaysdesmerveilles said...

Wow, these photos are insane! What a dreamy location!

Estherina said...

Absolutely lovely photographs! Love the romantic hazy feel they have.

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his little lady said...

these pictures are just too fabulous! your life is a dream! and so is this location!
xo TJ

Andrea said...

the pics are beautiful! and i love your outfit ;)

crazy pig said...

Awesome photos! I love the one where you're sitting on the bed, especially.

Alyssa said...

lovely pictures, great outfit!

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Sarah said...

Beutiful scenery!! love the outfit <3

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Mickey Lynn Jewelry said...

These photos are absolutely amazing!!!

Anaivilo said...

You are dressed so beautifully! Everything about these photos is magical! I love the scenery :D

Katie Frank said...

this dress and sweater look so so so amazing together <3

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Aubrey and Melissa said...

BEAUTIFUL!

Sabrina T. said...

this location is awesome!love your outfit!

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Liglin L said...

Beautiful look! I love the setting. :)

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Luna said...

Totally itching to go to Montauk now. Think I will. Lovely pictures and outfits. Seems like such a dream. Welcome back!

xx,
Luna
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Carmen said...

Amazing photos! This place is incredible :)

xx

The Aquarians said...

Ok, so THAT is what my back patio is missing. What a beautifully decorated set, and the sky is perfectly moody as well!

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little moon lover said...

wow!!
that seems like such an amazing spot!
I can sense you definitely had an awesome time.. fabulous setting for a photo shoot.. thanks for sharing, stay cool!

el_martina said...

such an amazing place!!!!

Jacqueline davis moranti said...

This is such a gorgeous photoshoot, very inspiring!

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Jessica W said...

Gorgeous images! I wish I was there right now :-P

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tinyredshoes.com said...

looks beautiful and so much fun.

Stay fab,
Jessica

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Dominika said...

great pictures!
<3

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Kelly Malka said...

what gorgeous photos! looks amazing, I also love that delicate lace top with the light skirt. absolutely awesome!xxxx


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Lizzie said...

What a great location, how lucky are you lady!!

I adore that top and dreamy skirt...so pretty :)

xo
Lizzie

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Eva Wu said...

you are so pretty vintage!

Ms.Fashionista said...

Love that crochet top over the dress! Very gypsy/boho. Definitely a unique way to pair both pieces. Gives the outfit some edge with the boots.

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xo

Courtney said...

Those boots are so incredible and of-the-moment - it's hard to believe they're vintage! And I just did a post on my blog with all of my finds while thrifting, take a look on my blog if you can!

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Jenna Hughes said...

i wanna be there! loveeeee your outfit

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Kristina Lennon said...

Beautiful photographs, you outfit is flawless.

Mica said...

What an amazing location and beautiful photos :) Sounds like a fun shoot!

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Gabrielle @ LookSharpSconnie said...

OH man. So jealous of this shoot. This type of photography, where it combines comforts, beauty and natural scenery - really hits home with me.

You look so relaxed and gorgeous, and everything around you conveys such effortless elegance and natural charm. Wish I could be here living it up - great set design.

My faovrite is definitely the bed. Haven't you always dreamed of sleeping outdoors in a random bed in a field? haha - sounds like perfection.

White lace dress and black leather boots are perfection.

You lead quite the life.

-Gabrielle

Renata Wandega-Valente said...

Beatiful images, very creative and subtle. Loved it.
I like your style, your photos always look so simple and pretty.

x

Olivia McCaskill said...

Gorgeous shots! I love that your photo's make the viewer feel like they could be friends with you. Much more personable!

x Olivia
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Michelle Lee said...

beautiful images!

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Seeking Style said...

These photos are absolutely amazing! They are lucky to have you as their model :)

xo Jennifer

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Kayli said...

absolutely love your photos~
they are truly inspiring!!

especially love your unique style of shooting~ and the colors and tones are just amazing!! :D

hope you have chance to stop by my blog sometimes! any feedback is greatly appreciated! thanks!

Helen said...

Beautiful scenes.
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The Fancy Teacup said...

Such a dream location!

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Olga Shcherbakova said...

Very intresting and beautiful look!!!

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Evi said...

Such a beautiful place! Love it!

Evi xoxo

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Gillian Uang said...

looking fab! :)

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g.ta said...

nice place!! you look gorgeous!! =`)

fashiongamble said...

wow this place looks so pretty! love the dress your wearing!

Adele said...

OHHH! the place looks so cool! loving all the photos you posted! <3

-adele
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Fabrizia said...

Love the lace top!
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Mira said...

Beautiful location. Love your outfit
xo

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jas said...

love your outfit! and great scene to shoot

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Lucia Flores said...

SO GORGEOUS! Love the pictures!!! You look stunning as always!

XOXO from the Netherlands,
Lucia


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Patricia said...

Lovely pictures!
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Shamenth B said...

amazing pictures

Vasilieva said...

these are stunning shots

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x

the dreamer said...

Oh wow, that day bed is amazing! Loving the booties too.

Sarah x
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LPM Ashley said...

Stunning pictures Natalie! Montauk is so beautiful! xx

Christal said...

I can't even tell you how beautiful these photos look! I'm heading to Montauk next month for the first time and this post just made me even more excited! Thank you, Natalie. And you look beautiful of course (:

Christal,
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Instant Flowers said...

ahhhhh! incredible place and awesome look!
+ i love the way you wrote about it, it makes everything look so much better :)

Cara said...

wow, what an amazing location! Beautiful shots
xo Cara
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lavelle said...

i love this post! Montauk looks so chilled - great photos xx

lavelle said...

also - that levis dress is rad! is it current season? x

Chila said...

So fucking amazing, I want to be there rght now!

the outfit diaries said...

looks very chill and cool
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Rebecca said...

this place looks like a dream!

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Collections said...

Beautiful.

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The milk thief said...

love the pictures
you lucky bugger

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Dark Blue Stripes said...

Great location. Love the crochet top and boots.

Christie x

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Charlotte said...

beautiful pics! ♥

cocorosa said...

Awesome!! <3 The PennyBlack team is so great working with! cant wait to see the lookbook!

xoxo

La Josie said...

Beautiful pictures and your outfit is so cute and fashion !Maybe we can follow each other if you want it ! xx drunkoffashion.blogspot.fr

Jess said...

great blog! your hair is super cute!

savemywardrobe said...

Gorgeous photos, it looks like heaven! Love your dress, too.