Inspired by the soft focus eroticism of 1970’s fashion photography and a career-long passion for lingerie and delicate, vintage-vibe outerwear, The Stylish Stuff has collaborated with like-minded soul, photographer Emma Sweeney. Together we’ve created a series of images celebrating feminine sensuality. Unashamed, uninhibited and resolutely romantic, this was a story that both of us had wanted to make for a very long time.
We Photographed it at the home of interior designer Sera Hersham-Loftus. It’s a bohemian paradise full of floor-sweeping ‘house robe’ curtains, abundant greenery and a plethora of exotic treasures. It was the dream location.
‘Josephine’ white lace blouse £95, Ghost London; caramel high neck bra £95 and matching brief £85, Fleur of England
Sahara kimono in nude £265, Ell & Cee at Tallulah Lingerie.
‘Make-me-up’ bodysuit £48, FreePeople.
Tulle French lace kimono with vintage beading POA, matching knickers £62, chemise £154, shellbellecouture.com
Ethically made ‘true romance’ ivory lace camisole and brief set, £67, luvahuva.co.uk ; gold dandelion flyaway fluff necklace £300, Alex Monroe Jewellery.
‘Oum’ long cotton golden printed skirt, £214. Mes Demoiselles
‘Make-me-up’ bodysuit £48, FreePeople.
Embroidered high neck plunge bra £30, matching knickers £12.50, Marks and Spencer; necklace Alex Monroe as before.
‘Pamina’ silk dress £209, MesDemoiselles Paris; Wrapped Dandelion leaf arm cuff £780, Alex Monroe Jewellery.
‘Adriana’ dress £79.99, Mango
Vintage, blush bed jacket with cutwork and embellishment, POA Ell & Cee at Tallulah Lingerie.
Up close – dress by Mango, jewellery by Alex Monroe Jewellery.
Art Direction & styling by Shelly Vella
Photography by Emma Sweeney
Hair & make up by Lica Fensome at Stella Creative Artists
Model Henriett Barabas at Tess Management
Photographed on location at The Little Venice Rooms with thanks to Sera Hersham-Loftus