Dallas Arboretum Rose Garden taken on film , Summer 2021

This Francophile is headed back to the mothership this summer for Paris round III ☆ ☺ ✌ In the coming weeks I’ll share my wardrobe staples, must-sees, and itinerary for the summer trip. I love a mood board and I’ve already made several for all the looks I want to wear and the vibe I want to capture in my content while I’m there. If you have any recs you want to share with me, send me a dm on insta @sarah.la.vie :)

Celebrating Women’s History Month with a look at the female influence on fine art.

1. Matisse Print

2. Le Sol House

3. Spaces on Pinterest

4. Currently reading

   1. Looking At Mindfulness

   2. Slow Beauty

   3. Vogue: The Covers

5. The Quote House Prints on Etsy

6. Molly Goddard

A short daily fête today featuring a few of my favorite film scans from 2019. I have loved playing around with 35mm film and have found it to be an art form that is full of surprises. Light leaks, dust spots and color shifts have been popping up at random in my scans and I actually love the way they alter an otherwise straightforward photo into something a bit more unique. I shared my favorite cameras, film stocks and lab in a previous fête!

Vintage Details

1. Vintage shell home decor pieces by Le Studio Twelve // this shop has a gorgeously curated assortment of mid-century modern + feminine pieces. You can find them on insta at @lestudiotwelve and shop them here.

2. Film Recap // If you’ve been following along on my insta you know that I have fallen in love with 35mm film photography. If you’ve ever wanted to dabble in this type of art, this blog post I wrote is for you. In it I’ve outlined the basics of 35mm film and the gear I have found to be the easiest and most flexible.

3. Pinterest // The ultimate mood board and where I source most of my inspiration. Follow along for soft vintage vibes, mid-century design, and lots of feminine flair.

cameras

• Canon A-1 35mm film camera - I use this as my main camera for significant shoots. The Canon A-1 produces high quality shots while remaining very easy to use, plus you can find them for less than $200 on eBay

• Olympus Trip 35 - this little camera is considered one of the best in the vintage point and shoot category. It is solar powered, has adjustable focusing ranges, and is perfect for throwing in your bag while traveling 

Film

• Fujifilm Superia X-TRA ISO 400 35mm Color Film - this is my pick for inexpensive learning film. It still has a beautiful aesthetic, especially when shot in full day light

• Fuji 400h 35mm color film - this film has a bright and airy aesthetic with pops in blue + green hues. Check out this blog post by The FIND Lab that details how to get the most out of this film

• ILFORD HP5 - my favorite bw film stock! Ilford HP5 is known for having a  soft aesthetic with low contrast + high grain

Processing + Inspo

• The FIND Lab - this is my go-to resource for EVERYTHING film. They process (take the film from rolls to photos), print, and sell film. I frequently utilize their informative blog posts for understanding the complicated nuances of film