The many faces of Courtney

As you can see, Ms. Courtney Petersen has a lot of different looks.  I was fortunate enough to meet her at a photo shoot for SouthPark Magazine, in which she was the cover.  We kept in touch and decided to do a photo shoot with some of my favorite people, Larry Webb and Erin L Hubbs.

Not only is Courtney sharp as a tack (she's finishing up her Doctorate as we speak!), as we were working together, I realized that Courtney is a true chameleon, and can really change looks with different makeup designs.  We had a lot of fun bringing out several different styles with hair, makeup, and wardrobe changes, and Courtney wore them all fantastically.   Larry Webb really knocked it out of the park with all his hair designs for the shoot, and Erin caught her in all the right angles.

Thank to to Courtney, Erin, Larry and Berrie!

Photos: Erin L Hubbs

Model: Courtney Petersen, Directions USA

Hair: Larry Webb

Makeup: Adrian D Howe

Published: Anna in Charlotte Style

Ms. Anna Wolf is just beautiful.  I've had the pleasure of working with Anna several times now, and I always enjoy it - perfect skin, gorgeous full brows, and the cutest cupid's bow you've ever seen!

These images were taken by Michael Church and used in the Fall issue of Charlotte Style Magazine.  The clothes were styled by Nicole Sinclair and Bridgette West, and feature fashions from top designers, including Calvin Klein.

For her makeup, Anna has full beautiful brows and lashes, so I didn't feel the need to do too much to her eyes - simple shadow in earth tones and slate gray liner with lots of mascara was all she needed.  I gave her a flushed mauve pink cheek and changed her lip color in various shades of pink and bronze to suit her hairstyle and fashion changes.

Thank you to Michael Church, Anna, Deb, Nicole, Bridgette, and Larry for all your hard work on this shoot - it was definitely a success!

Photo: Michael Church Photography
Model: Anna Wolf, Evolution Management
Hair: Larry D Webb
Makeup: Adrian D Howe
For Charlotte Style Magazine

Charlotte Style: There's Something About Niki

There is definitely something about Niki Kapoor...
I was fortunate enough to get to know Niki during this photo shoot for Charlotte Style.  Niki is the owner and designer of Nika Formals, and her gowns are absolutely stunning.  She is an interntional designer and she has dressed some of the top and most glamourous celebrities around.

But that's not the only thing about her.  Niki is one of the most humble and good natured people you will ever come to know.  She has an air about her that puts you at ease, and lets you know she is trustworthy.  She is an animal rights activist (definitely something we have in common) and a human rights activist.

Niki is not content owning her own wildly successful business and making the most gorgeous gowns you've ever seen.  She understands the impact of giving back.  Inspired by her own humble beginnings, she's started an orphanage for girls in India which will allow them education, shelter, food, and clothing - and opportunities they would never have had otherwise.  Her story and cause definitely will tug on your heart strings, and I encourage everyone to research it to learn more.

At this photo shoot, I also got to know Niki's mother.  She has just as good a heart as her daughter, and I loved seeing the special look in her eyes when she looked at her daughter - very heartwarming.  For their makeup designs, I kept their skin fresh and natural using a cream foundation lightly buffed into the skin, and shades of gold and brown on their eyes. I accentuated Niki's beautiful exotic almond eyes with individual lashes.  Both ladies' hair was styled by Larry Webb for Salon Vivace Southpark.

Thank you to Niki, Erin, and Larry for allowing me to take place in this photo shoot, and be part of a very worthy cause.

To learn more about Niki's opportunity for girls abroad, visit:

	http://www.we-seed.org   Photo: Erin L Hubbs Stylist: Niki Kapoor Hair: Larry D Webb, Salon Vivace Southpark Makeup: Adrian D Howe

An Evening to Remember - Nika Gowns with Olivia Pires

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

Charlotte Style Fall 2011 - Double Cover!

I'm so excited to finally be able to show the beautiful covers of the Fall 2011 issue of Charlotte Style!  This is the first time the magazine has showcased a double cover - I guess there were too many good images to choose from!

The front cover features Olivia Pires, local model who has been shown in New York and internationally.  Olivia is donning an amazing gown from our back cover designer, Niki Kapoor of Nika Formals.  I had a wonderful time working with these beautiful women at the photo shoot, and Niki's gowns are definitely a sight to be seen!

I'm so grateful to the team of hard working editors, writers, makeup artists, hair stylists, and everyone involved in making this the best issue yet!

Read the entire issue online now at www.charlottestylemag.com

Cover Photos: Erin L Hubbs
Subjects: Olivia Pires and Niki Kapoor
Stylist: Nika Formals
Makeup: Adrian D Howe
Hair: Larry D Webb for Salon Vivace Southpark