The softness and femininity of a woman and her true nature is never represented better than through the colour pink. It has a youthful essence that can embody an almost girly presence that resides within each woman. The colour pink has transformed and translated itself into something that can be used in bold statement or in unassuming emphasis, bolder colours and more striking application has…

Life’s too short for simple string bikinis. Look to any of your favourite swimwear brands and you’ll find so many other options: prints, vintage-inspired through to ultra-modern cuts, inventive shapes and luxe details. The styling in Turn Up the Heat by photography team 35mm doesn’t just play perfectly to the backdrop of rusty gates, pebbled grounds and an overgrowth of cacti, it also provides testament…

Colour Burst, a new shoot from the team at 35mm, tells the story of a beautiful, endless summer where bright, lively colors meet garments as light as air. Making the absolute best out of the colorful styling, the team focused on smart combos and statement accessories that both felt ultra-modern and feminine. By pairing cropped tops with high waisted skirts, and easy summer dresses with…

Wedding dresses, the one thing that every woman on the planet cannot help but swoon, smile and sometimes break out in hives over (the latter is an exaggeration). The Karen Willis Holmes 2013 campaign is by far the most fairy-tale evoking collection for next season. The bright whipped cream tulle cascading down into trains of all lengths remind us of those silent movies where costumes,…

For some photographers, the true stying and concept isn’t dependent on what’s put on the model – it’s dependent on what’s brought out of her. The clothing can take a back seat to something that comes entirely from within. The team behind 35mm fashion photography (http://35mmfashionphotography.com) are one of those rare examples. They have a way of creating a mood that doesn’t rely on garments…

The team at 35mm photography (35mmfashionphotography.com) always know how to bring the best out of a subject. Couple that strength with the bold yet elegant styling of Cecylia Kee (cecylia.com) and you’ve got yourself a formula for a successful and visually striking shoot.

If lingerie does its job right, it goes far beyond the functional. It’s tactile, sensual, confidence-boosting. For the past few weeks we’ve been partaking in an Olympic sized (well, not quite) celebration of all things lingerie, spurred on by the release of new collections from the world’s leading lingerie brands. It’s one of the few categories of clothing where seasons have little to do with…

Take a few simple props, a model who isn’t afraid to show her range of expressions, and a photography team that knows how to bring out the best. What you end up with is this: Zoe, photographed by 35mm (35mmfashionphotography.com). It’s a simple yet fun way to reinvent the concept of a beauty shoot, showcasing makeup looks by Caroline Massola that range from nude to…

Maria Maria… she reminds me of a Westside Story… The title of this shoot by 35mm photography, Maria Maria, sends the notes of Carlos Santana’s guitar vibrating through my head. But this Maria is polar opposite to the dark-haired beauty who grew up in Spanish Harlem. This Maria has red-hair and freckled skin, and inhabits the opulence of a classical garden.

There’s little more sensuous and powerful than leaving lipstick stains on a glass of wine. And of all the lipstick colours, it's red that stands out the most. With red you can't hide, be it a summery watermelon or a fiery crimson. Here are 5 of the best red lipstick colours to leave behind on your wine glass as a token or your presence - along with picture inspiration to go with them.