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Our Holiday Photoshoot in NYC!

Our Holiday Photoshoot in NYC!

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Introducing the Emily McCarthy 2024 holiday collection, where we’re embracing all things sparkly and celebratory. 44 styles, 14 fabrics & prints, and 12 months of design calls for a celebration in the Big Apple! 

While most of our lifestyle photoshoots take place in much smaller settings, this one was definitely one for the books! From waiting in carousel lines wearing a fluffy tulle skirt, to outfit changes in the middle of Times Square, we shared lots of laughs and made joyful memories.  Read along for a behind the scenes look at our holiday lifestyle photoshoot in NYC! 

 

Bryant Park

Bella Top - Joy/Black + Misty Maxi Skirt - Jolly Green

The amount of stares and giggles received while waiting in this carousel line was a great way to kick off the shoot. Of course the other contenders were children and parents, so it makes total sense why some were a bit confused. Although the fact that the outfit was a bit over the top for a casual carousel ride probably had more to do with it. If you ask me, I thought it was pretty iconic to show that even a woman dressed in a green tulle skirt, high heels, and a Chanel bag can enjoy the carousel just as well. Also, the pictures turned out to be pretty iconic as well. 

The pop of color from the Misty Maxi Skirt is all you need this holiday season to feel like the star of the show! Paired with the Bella Top in the Black Joy organza added some dimension and detail to the look. Added accessories to coordinate the two colors made for the perfect look!

Bella Dress - Joy/Holly Red
Who knew the pretzel stand would be the perfect aesthetic?! Thankfully we needed a little pick me up, which resulted in the perfect shot. Anyways, the pretzel was 10/10 and so is the Bella Dress! With its sheer organza topped with cursive "joy" stitching and a statement bow at the neck, this dress is the perfect piece for the life of the party. 

 

Times Square 

Tessa Turtleneck - Dazzling Blue + Pleated Midi - Tinsel
 
Bradshaw Blazer + Ruffle Flare - Gold Rush
 
Gigi Dress - Jaguar Jacquard
 

Now these pictures in Times Square may look like a breeze. However, the overcrowd of people, minimal changing areas, and a few dodges from getting hit by cabs, was a bit overwhelming. BUT, we made it through the chaos with smiles and honestly had the best time ever. Forever thankful for our team that covered us in a small corner of Times Square for outfit changes and not complaining once! These shots turned out amazing, capturing the glitz and shimmer of our most favorite pieces in the collection. Of course we saved the best for Times Square!

 

Plaza Hotel 

Kate Dress - Ombre Sequin
The party has just arrived! We knew this dress needed a moment like this one making its grand entry out into the city. This cape style dress is covered in sequins from silver to gold draping beautifully over the arms and sparkling with every move. You definitely will not go unnoticed in this captivating piece at your next holiday party, formal event, bridal party, concert, you name it!
 
Fiona Caftan - Lady Leopard
Already gone but absolutely never forgotten, Emily stepped out in this amazing piece that caught every eye when she walked by. Fiona is the definition of high fashion giving us all the drama and old money style, hence why it sold out the second it launched! Stay tuned for possible restock updates.
 

Ending the photoshoot with a team dinner and a quick stop by the Plaza Hotel. Of course we were already ready to go in our photoshoot looks, because you can’t get more glam than this! Everyone looked amazing and the amount of compliments and questions received were incredible! We are so thankful to be a part of such an amazing team of ladies that work so hard to make the dream a reality. There was truly no better place to capture this amazing collection than NYC!


Thanks for reading along, we hope you enjoyed a small insight of our amazing photoshoot captured by the talented Kelli Boyd Photography. Click the link below to shop these looks and stay joyful!

https://emilymccarthy.com/collections/nyc-photoshoot-looks