Selima Smith-Dell
Channeling Scary Spice in Animal Prints + Neon Colors
This look totally feels like an homage to Scary Spice. She was the Queen of rocking multiple animal prints. I have had this snakeskin...
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Selima Smith-Dell
Aug 19, 20231 min
Driving in a Red Dress
I’ve been dreaming of shooting this red organza dress for a while now. It’s such a fun piece. From the puffy sleeves to the voluminous...
Selima Smith-Dell
Aug 19, 20231 min
Vintage Everything Everywhere All at Once
Creating a look for this vintage space was so fun. The pale yellow, burnt orange, and muted greens really spoke to me and inspired me to...
Selima Smith-Dell
Jul 29, 20231 min
A Dreamy Denim Room
This denim room in the Billy Studio was a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. It was a collage of denim pieces including jackets, pants, hats,...
Selima Smith-Dell
Jul 29, 20231 min
When a Vintage Corset + Feather Mini Skirt Walk into a Bar
This is like my go to theater outfit. Much like everything I’ve been wearing recently this outfit was also thrifted from Crossroads...
Selima Smith-Dell
Jul 23, 20231 min
When Laundry Day meets Disco-Mermaid Core Energy
I am so grateful to have stumbled across this lovely LPA Revolve sequin set. I have been wanting to add more yellow to my collection and...
Selima Smith-Dell
Jul 9, 20232 min
Saying "Hi Barbie" to the Barbie Core Aesthetic
When I heard the term Barbie Core I immediately felt like that term summed up this whole photoshoot moment. I look at this outfit and it...
Selima Smith-Dell
Jun 14, 20232 min
Pride Month: Loving Who I See in the Mirror
The green set was a bit more minimal. There's a fun tea green arch in the middle of an emerald colored wall. I've really been attracted...
Selima Smith-Dell
Jun 14, 20232 min
Shades of Teal: What Came First? The Outfit or the Studio Set?
This studio in Downtown LA was a dream. Patrick, the photographer and I really stumbled upon a gem. It's this cinematic set in shades of...
Selima Smith-Dell
May 16, 20233 min
El Matador Beach: Sexy Malibu Waves + A Romantic Pink Moon
El Matador Beach is truly a slice of Heaven on Earth. It is located in the heart of Malibu. It is hands down my favorite beach in Los...
Selima Smith-Dell
May 6, 20232 min
Antelope Valley Reserve: California Poppies
I have been dying to check out the California poppies since I moved to Los Angeles.The past couple of years because of the drought the...
Selima Smith-Dell
Apr 1, 20232 min
Part IV: An Ode to Black Queens
Cheers to the last post of this wonderful photo series Olivia and I created together. Just a quick bit about the dress before displaying...
Selima Smith-Dell
Mar 17, 20233 min
Part III: An Ode to Black Princesses
This photo series is an ode to Black princesses everywhere. We are ethereal. We are elegant. We are beauty. We are grace. To all who...
Selima Smith-Dell
Feb 26, 20234 min
Part II: An Ode to Black Women Fairies
This photo series is an ode to every magical Black winged fairy floating through their earthly existence lighting up the world with their...
Selima Smith-Dell
Feb 18, 20234 min
Part I: An Ode to Black Women Warriors
I call this photo series "Jelani" which means Warrior in Arabic and also happens to be my middle name. This photo series is an ode to...
Selima Smith-Dell
Sep 1, 20225 min
Rose Bowl Flea Market: A Tea Cup, An Old Telly, and a Crochet Flower Bouquet Walk into a Bar
I've heard about how legendary Rose Bowl's Flea Market is for a while now. It's been up there on my list of Southern California flea...
Selima Smith-Dell
Sep 1, 20223 min
It May Be The Last Bookstore but It Won't Be My Last Time There
The Last Bookstore has been on my list of places to visit for quite some time. Especially after watching the Harry Potter series for the...
Selima Smith-Dell
Jul 12, 20223 min
Palm Springs: A Colorful Door Tour, Sherman's Deli and A Giant Marilyn Monroe Statue
Alexis and I headed to Palm Springs to spend the day there. We’ve both been dying to have a proper Palm Springs Day. Alexis is one of my...
Selima Smith-Dell
Jun 30, 20226 min
Salvation Mountain: Sound Healing, Restorative Silence, Desert Heat, A Message of God is Love
I’ve been nervous to post about my visit to Salvation Mountain since the overturn of Roe Vs. Wade. I’ve been worried that the pictures...
Selima Smith-Dell
Jun 19, 20224 min
Getty Villa: Architectural Masterpiece, Heavenly Gardens and Ancient Works of Art
The Getty Villa is an architectural masterpiece that is made up of several heavenly gardens and its genius truly blew me away. It is a...
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