Hello, World!
This photo essay is all about keeping it real. I don't wake up looking like that! Very few do. We have A LOT of help to look "naturally" beautiful.
Bag Lady
Prior to any shoot, I start with a hydrating mask and under eye gel patches that my stylist PJ is always finding for me.
Strategic Planning
We start with briefly discussing what the shoot will entail and decide on the palette and hairstyle from there.
Makeup Maven
There are a lot of tricks of the trade, such as rocking double Spanx on some days (hey, Beyoncé does it), pasties and being taped in everywhere.
Rocker-Chic
Black is back, obviously.
Smile!
Gotta keep up the energy.
Shoes for Days
Endless hours of pulling dresses, tops, pants, accessories, shoes, fittings, and more turns into a mere three looks.
Twirl Girl
Plus, those shoes!
Buttoned Up
I'm stocked with the necessities: pasties, lint roller, spanx, double-sided tape, pins...you name it, they've got every scenario covered.
Cute Curtsy
Gone With the Wind fabulous?
Wardrobe Change
Notice how the hair went from straight to curly.
Hustle Hard
When you live in New York, you learn to seriously multitask.
Go Team!
So, the point of this all is that A) I know I live a blessed life and bow down to the creative people I work with B) I know it's not easy to do, but try not to break yourself down if you don't look like some famous person on TV or in the magazines.
Oh, and if you see me in my normal everyday look, judge away. It's all smoke and mirrors. Being a good person and confidence is what true beauty is to me.