Ms. Red Flashback Part 2: photos of my work from previous years.

A few days ago, I added some photos of my work from previous years (part 1). I had a few positive comments from a some friends and customers, so I thought I might continue to add more "Ms. Red Flashbacks".

Above, the model wears the Summer Brights Corset and Bright Green Flared Pants.



I always loved creating flared pants and corsets, but the Be My Baby Dress above was a completely new style for me when it came out. A very 60's inspired style, and since the waist line finished just under the bust, it made the wearer's legs long very long!





All of these photos were taken by Milena from I Love Wednesdays, and make up was done by Nat Biller.



I now sell my latest designs at the Rocks Markets, Sydney or you can buy Penelope Red online. To find out more information, please visit the Penelope Red website.

Photographer Milena Dekic from “I Love Wednesdays”: An Interview

Last week, I sent a newsletter to my mailing list, and it included the following interview ( I have also placed more of her photos in this blog post)...To join the mailing list of Penelope Red, email me: designer@penelopered.com.au, and just let me know you would like to subscribe.

Please note, all of the photos taken in this posting were taken by Milena from I Love Wednesdays.

One of the great things about working in this industry, is the chance to work with brilliant and talented people. Milena Dekic from “I Love Wednesdays” is one of the inspiring and very talented people whom I have had the pleasure of working with recently. She was the photographer who created the beautiful images below:

The Cherry Red Bolero

The Tokyo Sydney Catsuit

The Paris Bow Top

The Barcelona Corset

I thought you would all enjoy to read a little about Milena’s work....

1. What inspires you?

I think the only way I can really answer that question without answering "everything!" is to tell you that I love stories. Stories have a way of weaving themselves into your being. Everyone has a story; whether it is good, bad, funny, indifferent, filled with silliness; everyone has a story. My job as a photographer is to capture that story, and I am grateful for it every day. Sometimes I get to create my own story and other times I get to be a part of other people's; to document intimate moments that are only really shared with closest family and friends. To be let into other people's lives and their stories and see them unfold, really, how could you not be inspired?


2. How did you start in this profession?

I didn't really think that being a creative as something that I could do as a job, it was always something that I just loved to do. I've drawn from the time I could hold a pencil and taken photos from the time my parents would let me play with the camera. Deciding that this was something I wanted to pursue as a career was really surreal. I didn't do art at school, but I applied for a scholarship to design college anyway and I honestly don't know what they saw in the exam that I sat, but I got accepted. I will never forget one of my favourite teacher's reactions when I told her, "well, that makes sense, the back of your essays are always covered in drawings," considering she had me for history, it's rather telling.

My professional start was as a Junior Designer for a photography and design studio. I didn't really know what I was getting myself in to and I really couldn't believe that someone was going to pay me to be creative. I ended up being the Senior Designer and Retoucher and was involved with every photo shoot that the studio did. I think back on it and how absolutely crazy it was to go from uni and not knowing anything to running projects from beginning to end and liaising with clients.



3. What projects are you working on?

At the moment, I'm working on a photo shoot for a new clothing label, a collaborative photo shoot with a fantastic make-up artist, design projects for a couple of IT companies, a few wedding album designs, scouting locations for upcoming engagement & wedding location photos and a few personal projects I've got in the works. It sounds rather crazier than it actually is.

4. What are your aims and ideas for the future?

Continue doing what I'm doing and what I love. I'm moving more and more to doing weddings, which I am so grateful for, because it encompasses everything that I'm passionate about; photography, design and stories. I think I'm really lucky that I get to share the celebration of two people in love, and it is awesome to get to be a part of all of it.





If you are planning a wedding, or know of someone who is, and you are in Sydney, then Milena could help to capture your wonderful day! You can contact Milena at I Love Wednesdays on the following:

Meet the Photographer: Milena from I Love Wednesdays

One of the positives of working in fashion, is that you get to meet an array of talented people often. Their creativity astounds me every time, and Milena, from I Love Wednesdays is no exception to this rule.

I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Milena for various portfolio's, and I have added a few photos below to show off some of her work.


Featured in the above photo is the Penelope Red Cherry Bolero, and it will be available on Etsy soon.

Model: Olga.
Make Up: Nat Biller


Featured in the above photo is the Penelope Red Barcelona Corset and Navy Organza Squiggle Skirt.



Featured in the above photo is the Penelope Red Scribble Winter Dress


Featured in the above photo is the Penelope Red Be My Baby Pink Dress
Model: Rachelle
Make Up: Nat Biller


Featured in the above photo is the Penelope Red Black Bow Tie Top, and Monet Flared Pants.
Model: Amy
Make Up: Nat Biller



Featured in the above photo is the Penelope Red Orange Floral Corset Dress

Milena is so easy to work with, hard working, and her photos truly do speak a thousand words! Be sure to take a look at her website for more inspiring photos.

Milena is currently interested in also developing her Bridal portfolio, among other projects.
Contact Milena here.

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Meet the Model: Olga Bokalova

I wanted to introduce to you the beautiful and stunning, Olga Bokalova. I was very lucky to be able to have her as my model for the Penelope Red Autumn/Winter Photoshoot, and I couldn't have been happier with how the photos turned out!


Olga was a such a lovely person to work with. Very professional, and very friendly. Beautiful on the inside and out, in my opinion!


Olga has Ukrainian and Russian heritage, and is from Russia originally, but making Australia her home.


You can see more of Olga's portfolio on Model Mayhem.

The Photographer for the photo shoot was: Milena Dekic, from I Love Wednesdays
The Make Up Artist was: Nat Biller