Glam Rock with Andi and Alex {for Green Bay's YOU Magazine}

Hello lovelies! Here are the rest of the pictures from my shoot with Andi and Alex, featured in this month's Arts Issue of YOU Magazine (here's part 1). These looks were inspired by glam rock, with fashion influences that spanned from David Bowie and Prince, to Madonna, Beyonce and Taylor Swift. Ha! I wanted to create drama, with over the top gowns and lots of sparkle styled in an edgier, more "rockstar" way. I took a stunning sheer dress from Free People and instead of making it wearable, as I would usually do for a YOU mag feature, I made it little more edgy with the under layers, a pair of lacy shorts and a bralet instead of the slip dress we've become used to. Not something we ever get to wear here in Green Bay but that's what this opportunity allowed, a moment to dream! 

Of course we wanted big, beautiful smokey eyes and Victoria Stencil created just that by lining their eyes in a gorgeous green shadow that was just awesome! And I kept making the hair stylists tease and spray, tease and spray, asking for bigger, bigger, bigger hair. I'm sure it was a blast washing all of that out! Sorry girls. ;) We also added touches of chunky chained jewelry and sky high platforms. 

Have to admit, I left wanting these outfits. There's just something about a dreamy, beaded dress that gets me every time! And those shoes! Gah. All outfits provided by Besselli, by the way. 

Styling/Photography/Story - Kirsty Gungor

Clothing - Besselli

Hair and Makeup - Victoria Stencil and Maricela Vera from Salon 54 

Andi and Alex - All the Pictures! {photographed for YOU Magazine}

I have recently had the great pleasure of working with Andi and Alex Peot, twin sisters and singer/songwriters from the Green Bay area and a duo who auditioned with thousands of other hopefuls around the US, and made it as contestants on NBC's The Voice. They had an incredible experience on the show, mentored by Adam Levine from Maroon 5, and have some awesome stories to share. You'll have to pick up your own copy of YOU magazine to read more about it! ;)

I had such a lovely time with these girls, true glowing little spirits with happiness that just pours out of them, making me feel completely at home. It was an honor and a blast to work with them. 

I styled the girls in clothes from Besselli here in Green Bay and my favorite hair stylist, Victoria Stencil at Salon 54, help me brainstorm hair and makeup ideas to match their looks. Andi and Alex began in Coachella inspired bellbottoms, midriffs, embroidery and breezy dresses, with the 70's as a major influencer. 

All in all, this was just a fabulous afternoon and a shoot that has certainly taken the cake for me! Most favorite to date, for sure. But how can it not be, as these ladies are just absolutely stunning to style and are a joy to be around. Thank you girls! 

We'll take a look at these groovy music fest ready ensembles for now and I'll be sharing their second look soon! First up, Alex. 

And next, Andi!

And together! The shot that made the cover.  

Hair and Makeup: Victoria Stencil and Maricella Vera from Salon 54

Clothing: Besselli

Props: Wild Ginger

  Styling/photography/creative direction: Kirsty Gungor 

Location: Breakthrough Fuel

More to come! In the meantime, follow on Instagram for sneak peeks from backstage at their show last weekend. @kirstyg