Celebrating St. Patrick's Day at Sunset

’Tis the season of spring to wear green!

For this festive shoot I teamed up with dream team Kristina Stuller, a makeup artist at Reve Salon & Spa and MisfitBeauty, and Joshua Ball, a photographer of Ball Multimedia. The dynamic duo has a passion for creating colorful portraits through Kristina's bold vision and Josh's smart execution. Their professional chemistry benefits from years of individual experience and over four years of dating.

My Lucky Jeans

Every March I search for something green to wear on St. Patrick’s Day that’s more stylish and original than my beloved “Kiss Me I’m Irish” T-shirt from college.  It’s a pretty easy feat this year with the help of Pantone’s Color of the Year – emerald and the trend turned staple – colored jeans.  I put together four different looks with the same pair of emerald jeans from Aeropostale.  With these ideas I hope to give you some luck when picking out your outfit this weekend!

May you look more polished than a co-ed

May your cup be full with green beer

And may you celebrate with all your Irish-for-a-day friends! 

  

Neon & Emerald

Green Jeans: Aeropostale

Black Sleeveless Top: Express

Neon Pink Pumps: Steve Madden

Citrus Neon Statement Necklace: H&M

Bangles: Assorted, Forever 21

Silver Clutch: Daisy Fuentes at Kohl’s

  

 

  

Everyday Emerald

  

White T-shirt: Wal-Mart

Khaki Jacket: Tommy Hilfiger

Leopard Print Smoking Slipper: Steve Madden, DSW 
Black Clutch: Michael Kors, Dillard’s
Gold Drop Earrings: Forever 21

  

  

Emerald While You Work

  

  

Black Blazer: Thrifted, No Label

White and Black Polka Dot Top: H&M
Black Clutch: Michael Kors, Dillard’s

Black Pumps: Qupid, Burlington Coat Factory

  

  

  

  

Wild Emerald

  

  

Zebra Print Top: Toska, T.J. Maxx
Nude Studded Pump: Vince Camuto, Dillard’s

Green and Gold Statement Necklace: Forever 21

Bangles: Assorted, Forever 21

Metallic Clutch: Kate Landry, Dillard’s

  

All photos by Gina of beatbeatheartbeat.com

Irish Angel? You be the judge.

[caption id="attachment_40" align="aligncenter" width="437" caption="Cover of St. Patrick's Day edition"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_37" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="Ay, ay, Captain. With a group of U.S. Coast Guard servicemen at Blarney"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_38" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="Showing green with Bunker's bartenders"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_50" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="... I'm Irish"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_34" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="The Real Deal - Celebrating at Shawn's Tavern"][/caption]

I helped the Toledo Free Press find where to go on St. Patrick's Day 2011.  My Irish compass took me to The Claddagh, The Blarney, Mulvaney's Bunker and on the day of - Shawn's Tavern.  For the Green Day edition, visit http://issuu.com/toledofreepress/docs/star_030911 and turn to page 14.