Finding the Perfect Location

After scouting all around Los Angeles, a friend recommended Vasquez Rocks, a park just north of me where they shot a LOT of films. I had seen this location on the big screen, yet I had no idea how close it was! It was perfect.

LED Lighting for a Sci-fi Look

When I said this outfit will "light up," I wasn't kidding. You can see here that April has begun adding the blue LED rope lighting in the bodice, and the neck piece has a circular area in the center where a blue LED medallion will go!

A pod skirt completes this futuristic piece!

Shoes: A Very Important Accessory

In the midst of wardrobe being created, I'm on the lookout for the perfect pair of shoes. Here are a few pairs I thought were super cool!

Those were definitely workable looks, but this white pair matches the outfit more. Plus I hear Lady Gaga owns something just like this!

Lace & Pleather

The designer has been getting her materials in bit by bit, and sending me photos. Work has begun on the corset top!

The neck piece has a circular cut out that will hold an LED medallion.

Design Concepts

Fashion Designer: April Vargas

We found an amazing designer who was not only talented and creative, but extremely interested in the project and ready to take on such a huge feat. Her requirements were to come up with a concept that was forward-thinking, sexy and referenced several different styles including futuristic, sci-fi and steampunk. The biggest challenge is that we wanted to incorporate LED lighting in the piece... yes, it will light up!

Design details: White faux leather bodice bustier with sides made of hand-distressed, burned white mesh. The bodice will have princess seam lines in blue LED light rope. Silver tone clock gears will accent the side of the bodice. The white pod-like panel skirt will have a low waist made if faux leather with a top panel layer of clear vinyl, complete with a silver toned oxidized metal closure at the hip and white ruffled lace hem lines, open in the front exposing white hipster cotton bloomers with a white lace trim. A detachable, white glow-in-the-dark fabric spray painted chiffon bustle with gathered fabric will be attached to the back as a dramatic cascading train. This top portion is accented with a white vintage  lace collar with an attached white pearlized faux pleather shoulder pad shaped that will look like a hollow pod, covered by a cascading white chiffon open draping sleeve. The front of the collar has a sphere-shaped LED medallion embedded in the lace and will flashes multiple colors. It's finished with a removable pleated white chiffon cloak hood. Broken glass mirror pieces will be fixed to the lace collar to give the effect of flashing lights (from the medallion).

Meet the Photographer

Todd Williamson

From Todd's site: Based in Los Angeles and New York Robert Todd Williamson is a leading Fashion and Celebrity photographer. His work has been published in WWD, Rolling Stone, Los Angeles Times, People, Entertainment Weekly, Time, Cosmopolitan, USA Today, and hundreds of other publications all over the world. Todd graduated from Hobart College with a major in Economics in 1993. After a successful career on Wall Street, Todd formed Apple Ridge Films, a multimedia production house. It was a client's need for stills that put a camera in his hand and he never put it down.

Todd is also the creator and publisher of his own magazine h monthly.

Todd Williamson with Mila Kunis

Time Traveler: The Project

The Time Traveler project is a photo shoot saluting the work of Kristen Nedopak: Actress, Host, Producer and Geek. A one-woman show, Kristen is a trendsetter and innovator in her field who has proven that one can trailblaze, create buzz and secure the status of an "it" girl through creative, non-traditional means, all while inspiring the masses.


The theme of this shoot is "tech fashion," and it will entail the creation of one-of-a-kind couture that screams creative, fierce and fun, and above all else, pushes the limits of fashion.


Here are a few reference images for the concept: