Voodoo Child
Picture this…
You are in a cabin in the woods north of Phoenix, a cabin with a wooden paneled walls, and a distinct hippy vibe - memories of another era dancing within the walls. A little creek gurgles by out back, the air is cool and the sun is warm.
You were up into the wee hours the night before - a night filled with intense ritual, crazy dancing, and heartfelt conversation. Five women crammed into one small room for the night because none of them could bear to miss a second of the action before finally succumbing to the lure of sleep. You are bone tired, but blissfully content.
Hendrix is playing in the background, a brand spanking new Electric Ladyland CD unwrapped and popped into the CD player just for the occasion. A bunch of amazing women are rocking out to Voodoo Child - chosen especially because of a magical dream that came to an even more magical midwife. These women are playing fashion stylist to a soon-to-be mama of two - a mama ripe with her very own Voodoo Child. The stylists are focused - numerous potential outfits rejected piece by piece - but then a special outfit comes together that makes everyone tingle with inspiration and anticipation.
One mama sheds her jeans - non-maternity - and they are shimmied on our mama-friend’s lovely curves. A bright green scarf tied around the waist, and a funky plaid embroidered shirt pulled out of a duffle bag and carefully buttoned just under the breasts, spreading perfectly over that deliciously rounded tummy. A badass leather cuff is fastened on one arm, and one of the mama’s takes off her necklace to give that little touch that every fabulous outfit needs. A pair of wooden heeled wedges with clear straps is procured and the look is deemed near perfect. Someone whips out some hairspray and there’s a bit of teasing and spraying, the air full of laughter and love.
Someone tacks up a bright psychedelic tapestry to lend some authenticity to the scene and turns the tunes up a notch. Finally - a huge pair of Dior tortoise shell glasses are slipped on and the transformation is complete….our beautiful mama-to-be has vamped into a fierce, funky, full-of-attitude, rocking seventies chick.
With a little posing coaching from a mama-friend who knows about these things - we’re ready to rock and roll. Our mama-to-be leans against a weathered trellis, leans her head to the side and looks straight into the camera, her eyes behind the glasses direct and intense, lips curving up just slightly at the corners…
The shutter clicks…
This is just gorgeous Jeanette! Love everything about it, the vibe, the tones, the gorgeous Mama-to-be and that beautiful round belly! Perfection!
Comment by Kris Leigh — 05.30.07 @ 1:36:17
Oh Jeanentte, love it… fabulous! Love the words too… talk about a story behing an image!
Comment by Lottie — 05.30.07 @ 1:53:09
That picture gave me chills.
Comment by Heather — 05.31.07 @ 4:50:34
I LOVE it!!! I can’t wait to see how the rest turned out. She is such a smokin’ hot mama!
Comment by Doulala — 05.31.07 @ 5:57:19
She beautiful. The scene sounds so fabulous. Nothing like the creative energy of lady friends to inpsire…in so many ways.
Comment by Autumn Fawn — 05.31.07 @ 8:57:20
wow! You’re an amazing writer too!
Comment by moki — 05.31.07 @ 9:36:21
Luscious words, my J-net! I mean, I need nothing else to remember that day by than this one photo and your incredible description. Mmmmmmmmmm.
Thank you for being my muse in so many ways.
XOXO
Comment by Leigh — 05.31.07 @ 9:49:27
this all just flows so beautifully! wonderful job!
Comment by JessV — 06.01.07 @ 6:31:00
Loved this post! Sounds like a great time, and made for a great photograph!
Comment by Corey — 06.01.07 @ 8:14:11
Jeanette, I LOVE you! You totally rock…
loved this post.
The SONG I have playing on my blog is ‘Send Me On My Way’ by Rusted Root.
Comment by Lulu — 06.04.07 @ 12:37:17
Simply Stunning…
Comment by Ren — 06.06.07 @ 12:52:20
That’s just awesome in so many ways…
Comment by Jen H. — 06.07.07 @ 1:11:20
I LOVE your photography. You have an amazing eye. I also envy your sojourns with your fellow hip mamas
Comment by Heather C — 06.07.07 @ 2:27:49
what a lovely shot! i love her style.
Comment by rebekah — 06.08.07 @ 12:57:24
i love your photography as well. this picture looks like it came right out of a magazine. amazing.
and leigh looks incredible.
sounds like you all had a wonderful time.
Comment by amygeekgrl — 06.08.07 @ 5:04:36
very cool - very hip!! LOVE IT!!
Comment by Kathy — 06.13.07 @ 10:56:04
Nice pattern you have… I appreciate your collection… Thanks for sharing…
Comment by maternity wedding — 05.14.10 @ 9:34:15
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Comment by Melendez19Yolanda — 02.15.11 @ 6:00:44
Really feeling a Lenny Kravitz vibe on this one
Great, Great shot!
Comment by Sandy — 06.13.11 @ 9:59:59
So long as there is breath in me, that long will I persist. For now I know one of the greatest principles of success; if I persist long enough I will win.
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Comment by timberland boots — 07.26.11 @ 3:06:43
It’s so nice to see a pregnant woman dress with style, versus sloppy-floppy or in spandex with their stomach hanging out. Maternity outfits especially for plus sized women are very in fashion now so more and more designers are concentrating here. Thanks for sharing…
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Comment by maternity fashion — 10.13.11 @ 12:03:23
I will recommend not to hold back until you earn enough amount of money to buy all you need! You can get the loan or term loan and feel fine
Comment by loan — 03.04.12 @ 2:40:23