teenage.me

During Fashion Week, when I was backstage at Brian Reyes, I met the amazing Bobbi Brown. I have a huge sentimental soft spot for BobbiA –A when I was 13 my best friend, Jane, and I had a makeup philosophy that was, the more black eyeliner, the better! My mom was having none of it, so for my birthday, she took Jane and me to the Saks in Austin for Bobbi Brown makeovers. It was the most glamorous moment of my life! Until now! When I met Bobbi, she pulled me aside to ask if I would be part of her spring campaign featuring “Real Women’s Beauty.” My initial reaction was something like, “Wait. What? Seriously? Me??” I was beyond nervous since I’m majorly shy and uncomfortable in front of the cameraA –A definitely no model! But also super excited and really thrilled to be part of this. Without giving too much away, I’ll say there was a “before” shot and video takenA –A “I look so sad and tired!” I wailed upon seeing my portraitA –A and an “after” shot and video. The “after” effect is insanely pretty and naturalA –A I swear she is a wizard!A It was so strange having all these people fussing over me, I think at one point I had Bobbi touching up my makeup while the hairstylist worked on my hair, and the clothes stylist hung earrings on meA –A all in front of the big studio lights! Truly, it was the apex of glam for me! It was so much fun, and such a wonderful treat to have my makeup done by Bobbi herself, especially after starting down the path with her products as a teen. Keep your eyes peeled for me, come spring! Check out these behind the scenes shots from Bobbi’s photographer, Ben Ritter (www.benritter.com), for a little sneak preview!