This spread for Charlotte Style Magazine's Fall 2011 issue is aptly named. This shoot took place in a private estate in south Charlotte. The exquisite gowns are provided by Nika Formals - and if you think they look pretty in pictures, you must see them in person. Accessories were provided by KK Bloom and Made by Custom.
The beautiful Olivia Pires was the perfect model for this shoot. She wore these gowns with grace and elegance, but still looked young and happy. Larry Webb created a new hair style to compliment each gown, and I changed her makeup design as well to compliment the colors and styles of her dresses.
For her makeup, I went with a subtle smokey effect using gold, brown, and a soft black on her eyes. Black gel liner on the top and lots of individual lashes created a focus to her eyes. I wanted her skin to look flawless and natural, so I opted for a cream foundation buffed lightly into her skin to give a soft dewy appearance. I changed her lip color to suit each of her gowns, and ranged the colors from soft pinks to coral, bronze, and cranberry red.
Thank you to the entire team who made this possible!
Photos: Erin L Hubbs
Subject: Olivia Pires
Location: Private Estate, Ballantyne area
Gowns: Nika Formals
Accessories: Made by Custom and KK Bloom
Hair: Larry D Webb for Salon Vivace Southpark
Makeup: Adrian D Howe
