My "VOGUE" Photoshoot

This Sunday I had the chance of experiencing of how it is to be a model. I have received a voucher for two for a day of pampering and having a professional photoshoot taken. The day package included mini facial and manicure, professional make up and hairstyle and complimentary drinks. I have taken my Fiancé with me for this special day, since just as me he had never had a professional photoshoot. We had to bring with us 4 different outfits and come with no make-up, hair products or nail polish. Of course, all of these concerned me, rather than my Fiancé. 

We arrived to the studio too early, probably due to all the excitement and anxiety, so we went for a hot cup of coffee at Caffé Concerto before our appointment.

This is us before the photoshoot. To be honest, I felt a bit naked without any make-up. 

The style I chose for myself was Gothic. I had them apply dark gothic make-up, which consisted of pale white foundation and powder, frosty pink rouge, smokey black eyeshadow and thick black eyeliner around my eyes to accentuate them more. My make-up was finished off with deep purple matte lipstick. For this Gothic look I chose simple hairstyle. I kept my fringe and the rest of the hair was curled into funky kinks just to add some drama and volume. For my nails I went for a fuchsia pink matte colour to add contrast to the overall Gothic look. Throughout all 4 outfits I kept my jewellery minimal and simple. I wore silver earrings in flower shape, chained silver bracelet, Fossils beige watch and of course my engagement ring!

My Fiancé, on the other hand, kept his make-up nude ;). Actually he had no make-up applied. Nonetheless, he happily enjoyed the facial, hand massage and drinks.

Here are the photos form the photoshoot.

Outfit 1: Gothic Minimalism

Here I am wearing a black “lacey” dress that is cinched at the waist with a black band. The grey “not-see-through” tights and boot type shoes compliment my Gothic look.

My Fiancé also chose a dark colour palette for his first outfit. He wore black trousers and a cool misty green V-neck jumper, accessorizing the look with brown casual converse shoes and wrist bands. 

Outfit 2: Cerulean Romance

For my second outfit I chose this beautiful cerulean blue frilled dress. The dress has a high collar, which is decorated with numerous frills and is also slightly gathered just below the waist, creating sumptuous volumes and delicate shadows. I adore this dress, since it is almost a piece of artwork in itself. So I could not miss this opportunity to get it professionally photographed.  I have accessorized this dress with simple black high heels and grey tights (same as in the previous look).

Complimenting my look, my Fiancé chose a fitted black suit, which he wore with a light sky blue shirt and a sleek black tie that has a Cerulean blue line along. He accessorized his chick elegant style with formal black shoes. 

Outfit 3: Playful Minimalism

Theme for these shots was young and cheeky playfulness . So, I decided to wear a simple bright pink girly dress, which adds a lovely contrast to my Gothic make up. I have accessorized it with black short cardigan and same grey tights and boots as in my first outfit.

My Fiancé, on the other hand, is wearing a casual outfit in black and grey colour tones, which  nicely suit the minimalistic colour palette  for these shots. Moreover, the texture of his greyscale suit jacket add an interesting rough edginess to the otherwise neat and almost monochromatic look.

Outfit 4: Architectural Checks

For my fourth and final look I have chosen one of my favourite checked items. It is a dress that is patterned in black and grey vertical and horizontal intersecting lines. It is tied at the front and at the back as well, creating a high empire waist. The sleeves are long but I have rolled them up for these particular shots to add more drama to this simple dress. I have accessorized this strongly “lined” and grey scale architectural look with very high heeled beige leather shoes.

My Fiancé also chose a checked item for these shots, which matched nicely with my checked dress. He wore a warm sunny beige shirt and very dark forest green trousers. This contrast of colours add a nice dilemma to my grey scale look. 

So this is me, being a model for just one day. As it turns out, being a model is not as easy as it seems, but rather a difficult job. Even though both of us had a very lovely, fun and enjoyable time; nevertheless, by the end of the day we felt quite exhausted and we were not even the ones working on that day...anyway, career in modelling is not for me; nonetheless, once in a while, it is fun to dress up, pose like a model in front of a camera and pretend that my photos will appear on the covers of VOGUE and INSTYLE...