Clothes collaborative

I had the lovely opportunity to work with Sam Fields and her team of textile of assistants with this installation/exhibit sponsored by Now+There’s Accelerator program. The work brought attention to fast fashion and the slowness that is undoing the damage that we are creating. Learning more about how our clothes are made, what they are made of and how to better care for them. Touching on some of the malpractice of the work: fair wage, environmental and social impacts and waste in high degrees.

One of my function as part of the team was setting up the shop, “performing” the slow and precise unraveling of donated clothes and labeling each cut from the garment. I was also able to participate in classes and free education. This taught me more about how clothes are made, what supports are needed for different types of garments and the most popular places for the production of clothes sold in the US.

I’m glad that people would stop in like it was a regular shop, say hi, ask questions and some people would ask about our scraps and other things we had going on like our weekly mending sessions where we taught people how to fix their clothes. One less expense and trip to the dry cleaners. We also did a clothing swap at the end of the project which was super fun! I got a few pieces for myself and some of my favorite scraps from my disassemblies.

The biggest thing this project taught me is the importance of knowing the process and how things are done, especially how they are made. I also learned a lot about myself and how thin is too thin to spread yourself. I was in college and working part time retail while also working on this project. It showed me how community feeds you (literally and spiritually) and how a network of people take care of one another. it would not have worked if the neighborhood had been against us setting up, it would not have worked if we were not a good team, didn’t communicate and learn to take care of one another. to work slowly with this group taught me so much about the importance of going slow and and taking my time instead of trying to speed though everything. That time was so pivotal for me in a lot of was so I will always be grateful to have participated

L’Official India Feature

Third times a charm! Another publication with our wonderful team. I truly love working with this group, it’s colorful, creative, and it’s always a party vibe you know?

Team Credits:

Publication: @lofficielindia

Photo: Zemo Zheng IG: @zemovisuals
Model: Lyra Barillas IG @Lyra_barillas
Wardrobe: Anica Buckson IG @xx_anaka_xx  @ennisinc
Hair: Erica Imoisi IG @erica.imoisi
Makeup: Alex Barish @alexbarish.makeup

Millinery Artist: @mariegalvinmillinery

Studio: @somerville_studios

I’m a big fan of the millinery used in this feature! Designed by Marie Galvin, it gave things a much more mystical maleficent sort of look and played up the drama. Lyra is one of my favorite hair clients cause there’s just so much you could do with her hair.

Check out the magazine and let me know what you think of these looks!

Sugar Blush - Selin Magazine Feature

Cheers to another publication! I’m so glad I was able to work with Zeemo again for another photoshoot this time for Selin Magazine, a virtual and print publication for models.

She’s Published Baby! Paprika & Cayenne for Solstice Magazine

I’m very excited to share some news with you! I’ve been doing more freelance makeup artist work this year and was publish in a UK fashion magazine. This is the first time that I have had work in a publication that wasn’t just proof of existence or experience but a team effort. Here’s the article!

Credits:

Photo: Zemo Zheng / IG: @zeemees
Model: Kristina ByerleyIG: @kristinabyerley repped @ Maggie Inc. Agency IG: @_maggieInc
Model: Eliane Cabral IG: @itseliane repped @ Maggie Inc. Agency IG: @_maggieInc
Stylist: Anica Buckson / IG: xx_Anaka_xx
HUMA: Erica Imoisi / IG: @Erica.imoisi

Photo Assistant: Joyce Yan / IG: @joyce.yan.94

Kristina In a natural blush red

Kristina is wearing a soft natural look with a berry blotted lip. Her skin is so bright and youthful so I wanted to keep it light. My favorite part of this look is the lip! I learned this technique watching the cool Korean girls come into Sephora. Many of them love dark red lipsticks applied on only the center of the lips which make them look intense but small like you’ve just eaten berries in the forest. One of my favorite colors for that look is Lost Cherry from Tom Ford. On Kristina, I used Kaja’s cushion Lip in red since it had a velvet texture and is great for blending rich color into a softer stain.

For Eliane’s look I wanted something that worked similarly so I used the same technique for the lips in a softer color. I also added extra foundation over the edges of the lip so it blended into the skin beautifully. Her brows are one of my features of her face so of course I brushed them up to give her a lift and make them the star of the show. To bring that attention back into the eyes, I opted for bronze neutral shadow with an emphasis on a full looking lash line without lashes.

For their last look, we went more experimental. Ever since Rihanna did that blown out blush for the Met gala years ago, I’ve noticed a lot more makeup artist doing this look. It personally became and everyday look for me and I thought our models would love it. Kristina’s version of this look is more of a cool-toned pink with neon like intensity. Definitely gave sailor moon vibes. Eliane on the other hand got a richer glow from within and warm tones that made the reds melt into her skin. Working with them was great! Up for anything and everything I wanted to put them in.

Our team was pretty small, just 6 of us. It really played out well and was super fun. I already love working with Maggie Agency models and our stylist, Anica, is absolutely amazing. Hopefully, one day she’ll style me for something 🥰 In the mean time, I’ve got hair and makeup on lock so I’ll stick to what I do best. While we were out, I got some awesome behind-the-scenes and we filmed a couple Tiktoks too! By the end of the day I had broken my makeup bag and had arms like Popeye but chillin on a rooftop with free drinks and music so it all worked out. Trust and believe the struggle will lead to a stronger victory. Push though cause I know you’ll make it ✨

Take care, stay safe,

E