From photoshoot to final product; I'm on the Place d'Orleans (mall) website! It's a little bit surreal.
Later this week I'll share some more photos that are up at the actual mall (so crazy!).
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On Saturday, I was whisked away to Montreal for a photoshoot for the 2012 Holiday Campaign for Place d'Orleans (a mall in my city; the one I am the Fashion Vlogger with). As in, I'm going to be the face of the Christmas campaign. What!?
This doesn't happen to me.
I am not a model.
Did this just happen!?
The day was so exciting; it was a real photoshoot with a professional photographer, stylist, make-up artist, crew, snow machine, and more. It was surreal!
From the moment I arrived, everyone was so sweet and hospitable, making me feel almost instantly comfortable (but I was a little nervous, to be honest). They sat me in the hair and make-up chair and I was pampered from head to toe. About an hour later, I was dressed, hair did, nails painted and full make-up ready to go. They put on some more upbeat music than the cool-chill vibe stuff they had on and we got started.
The first look was a Limité bustier, Jacob skirt & Le Chateau fur stole clipped with some sparkly barrets. It looked beautiful, but I felt a little exposed (ha!). Everyone was so encouraging and while I have never really modelled before, I did enjoy my experience. The second outfit was my favourite, a black and gold sequined dress from Le Chateau that fit me like a glove and I felt very comfortable in. They had me dance around while 'snow' was falling on me (I say 'snow' because it was more like foam from a bubble bath that smelt like plastic).
I'd love to share some photos with you...
The moment I arrived I snapped this pic and it started to set in that it was about to get real!
Hair & make-up tools on Tomoko's table.
All these shoes and accessories for me (heaven!).
After curling and pinning my hair into pin-curls, Tomoko started my make-up.
Stylist Patricia organizing all the clothing she pulled and brought to the shoot.
Getting the set ready (my view from the hair chair).
Once I was dressed in my first outfit, Tomoko gave me a dark lip (perfect for fall!). She was so cute and stood on a stool so we'd be eye to eye!
Being styled (and looking angry, but I promise I'm not!).
It's snowing indoors!
The crew and photographer checking out some shots mid-shoot.
More make-up and different hair for the second outfit.
Ready to go.
Checking out some of the frames.
The photographer told me she took 148 frames of the second outfit (with me dancing) and I gave her a different shot every. single. time. She said she doesn't even get that from professional models! #proudmoment
Veronique, the marketing guru, & I.
The photographer, Patrizia Castiglione, & I.
The campaign is set to go live mid-late November and I will be featured on the mall doors and decals, the website, them all brochure and transit stops. I could not be more excited and grateful for such a cool experience. Everyone was so positive, warm and gave me great feedback during the shoot, it was a real success! Thank you Place d'Orleans, I had a blast.
That's a wrap!
More photos on Instagram.
| UPDATE: See the finished product HERE.
Today I am heading to Montreal for a photo shoot and am so excited! It has something to do with my vlogger gig, but I'm not sure I can say anymore at this time.
I was up bright and early (for a Saturday) and am currently on the train. It will be a long day of shooting but it's so fun. I've never done a professional photo shoot before and am going to be getting hair and make-up done and will be styled as well! Cool, 'eh?
I'll try to get some snaps 'behind-the-scenes' to share with you, if I can. Wish me luck!
Outfit deets: H&M jacket (thrifted), Winners sweater, H&M tank, Sirens leggings, Rampage boots, Aldo purse (green), Mat & Nat bag & Gucci shades.
We just had the most wicked heat lightening storm before a crazy downpour. I managed to capture a few cool photos on my iPhone and had to share.
Sometimes when I don't feel like hitting the gym after work I'll go for a power walk with my girl friend and her pooch. Since she lives close by, it's perfect. Yesterday we went on our longest walk yet, over 7km (the last kilometre was a run for me as we got to her place first and I went the rest of the way home solo).
We went through trails, beautiful parks and saw gorgeous scenery. I, of course, took the opportunity to snap a couple photos while we were out. The weather is getting so beautiful, it's nice to be able to spend time outdoors again without having to bundle up (or rush back indoors)!
During our walk my girl friend said she had a 'challenge' in mind for us and she'd let me know once we arrived at said challenge. Turns out it was a super steep hill and the challenge was to run up it as fast as we could. It didn't look too steep from the bottom but once in it, it was steep! We huffed and puffed and raced up the hill and once we got to the top, we sat on a small rock wall to catch our breath and turned around; the picture above was our view.
All photos taken with my iPhone 4S.
If you don't know what Instagram is, you're likely living under a rock, and if you do know what it is, but don't have it, you likely don't own an iPhone, but wish you did (it's okay all you Blackberry users out there, you're allowed to wish for it, you can still be a die-hard bb user).
Instagram is the cool (free) app that lets you take photos or modify photos you already have by re-processing them with various (cool) filters. It's also a mini-social network (or big one, since FB did just acquire them) where you can scope out others' photos, leave comments, 'like' photos, etc.
So what do you do if you can't get the app on your phone or want to check out someone's photos online instead? Followgram! It's a neat way to check out Instagram photos online, and without having the app. I believe users have to sign up (which I did) to be on it, but it's free, and since I don't always blog my Instagram photos, it's another great way to share.
Instagram is the cool (free) app that lets you take photos or modify photos you already have by re-processing them with various (cool) filters. It's also a mini-social network (or big one, since FB did just acquire them) where you can scope out others' photos, leave comments, 'like' photos, etc.
So what do you do if you can't get the app on your phone or want to check out someone's photos online instead? Followgram! It's a neat way to check out Instagram photos online, and without having the app. I believe users have to sign up (which I did) to be on it, but it's free, and since I don't always blog my Instagram photos, it's another great way to share.
If you'd like, you can check out my Instagram photos.
1. your view today 2 words
3. hands 4. a stranger (okay, fine, she's not exactly a stranger)
5. 10pm 6. dinner
7. button 8. sun
9. front door(s) 10. self portrait
11. makes you happy 12. inside your closet
13. blue 14. heart
15. phone 16. something new
17. time 18. drink
19. something you hate to do 20. handwriting
21. a fave photo of you 22. where you work
23. your shoes 24. inside your bathroom cabinet
25. green 26. night
27. something you ate 28. money
29. something you're listening to
See the complete list here.
Or check out Twitter for other people's lists.
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