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!

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

Get to Know Me: My interview with Dre

Hi y’all, it’s been a while but I’m back in action. I hope all is well in your neck of the woods. I’m excited, It feels like the world is picking up speed again and work has been picking up so we are getting there. I had the lovely opportunity to talk with Dre, an amazing portrait photographer in Boston last spring. (Instagram | Youtube ) Her work often focuses on black women and fashion and I was exstatic when she wanted me to be the first guest of her artist interview series called Sessions & Sit-Downs! This is a great chance for those who may not be familiar with my work to see more of the facets of my artistic expression. Check out our interview!

Fun Notes about the look I did: I wanted something that showed how i normally am, I really would rock this look to Home Depot or CVS 😂(which I have) specifically with my shirt. It’s from Lazy Oaf in collaboration with artist Becky Sloan, one of the creators of Don’t Hug Me, I’m Scared on Youtube. I used to stay up all night watching it and the matching conspiracy theories. This may be part of the reason I love chaotic memes and existential thought 😅 but it also opened up the door or what a creative project looked like in terms of medium involved and creating a series.
I hope you all enjoy the video and of course, ask me anything about my space, philosophy or style in the comments 😊

Signing off,

Erica ✨