Thursday 23 February 2012

Happenings - Recent Photo Shoots

Sorry it's been a while since my last post.  Time has just flown by what with my sisters Chinese Ceremony looming.  It's this Saturday already!  My bespoke cheongsam dresses have landed onto our shores just in the nick of time.  I will have to pick them up tomorrow morning, try them on and if all goes well match them up with accessories, shoes, handbag.  Fingers all crossed that they fit perfectly.  Eek!

Anyhow, I thought I would update you on my recent going-ons.  Two photo shoots including yours truly in the last month.  I always get super excited when I get to have my hair and make-up done by someone else as it's usually me styling others or me styling myself.  I find it fascinating to watch others at work.

The more recent shoot was for none other than Angel Adoree.  I acquainted Angel a few years back when I was organising an event for work and asked Angel to come on board with her delicious cupcakes.  Angel has been working on her second book since the end of last year but you may have seen her first book around...  You really can't miss it and it's fabulousness.  You can check it out and buy 'The Vintage Tea Party Book' here.  Spending the day with Angel and her team you could see just how much dedication there is.  Every little detail has been thought of and nothing is too little or too big.  Angel really pours her heart into everything she does and she also happens to be rather lovely and loveable!

I had a sneak peek of some of the pages but don't want to give too much away of course.  It will be a while until the book is out.  I've been told around October time.  Oh the wait.  I do have the launch to look forward to though :)

Here's a few snaps from the sidelines...

My look for the shoot

Working...

David, our photographer

The horrors of modelling ;)


A few weeks before I had my shoot with Angel I had the pleasure to work with the talented pair of ladies that make up The Vanity Box.  Their website is currently under construction but do make sure you pop back once it's all complete and book a little treat for yourself or a loved one.  Actually, this is also one of the reasons why the shoot was set up.  Verity and Gemma wanted some more images for press use, for their website and generally to show their skills to the world.  They also happened to be doing an editorial for a vintage magazine on eye make-up application.  Kill two birds with one stone as they say.

Mid-application and hair in set.
I think I love my eyebrows! What do you think?

Verity doing her hair magic.
How cute is the polka dot bib!?

Photographer Joe shooting Miss Banbury Cross

Verity and Gemma - tools at the ready

Finally, one of my looks from the day.
I felt more than fabulous I have to say. The lady is a vamp.


If only I could look and feel this fabulous everyday I am sure I would be in a better place all together.  More eye candy for you and more confidence boost for moi.  I cannot wait to see the final images from both of these.  I'll be sure to keep you in the loop on more projects and shoots coming up.  But for now, it's back to Saturday related this and thats.

See you after the wedding! xxx

7 comments:

The adventures of Mr and Mrs Jaime said...

You are such a beautiful girl. i love your blog. glad to hear from you all over again. keep on posting.

Miss Tallulah Porkchop said...

Oh gosh, you look divine. And it is quite a different look to when you are usually glammed up (yet equally stunning). x

The Dainty Dolls House said...

So very stunning!! x

The Dressing Parlour said...

Thank you for your lovely comments ladies. It's good to know that I am writing/posting something of interest. Will try to post more things like this in the future. xx

Salsa Von Leopard said...

You look just amazing kitten. Those eyebrows work fantastically well on you. What did they use?? It looks like it would stay put really well x

MrsAmberApple said...

*swoon* you look beautiful!

The Dressing Parlour said...

Thank you Bella and MrsAmber for your lovely comments. x

Bella - I think they may have used some kind of paint pot for the brows. I have a Mac one and it looked like that.