The Bou-Nacklie-Pelin Project

      Couple of weeks ago, I worked on a project with Michael Bou-Nacklie and Pelin.  I met them back in March 2012 when I did the "Nouveau Deco" bridal photo shoot with Blessed Event.

Very feminine touch

       Being a photojournalist for more than a decade,  Michael not only has the capability to capture elements happening around him but also to execute high quality work in editorial photography.  I really adore his work, his aesthetic vision, and his dedication to photography.  Many of his work were published in the Gulf and the Kingdom.  Some of his clients are Gucci, DKNY and Prada.  Michael is now a grad student in Ohio working on his Master Degree in Photojournalism.  I feel very honored to work with Michael.


Since our first meeting in March, we have talked about collaborating some fashion editorial projects together along with Pelin, one of  our most favorite models.  She's beautiful, fun, vibrant and energetic.  Working with her always gives me lots of inspirations.

Inspirational Board of the Bou-Nacklie-Pelin Project

                                            
        Michael favors the very classy retro style and/or a very simple composition that emphasize the femininity of a woman, i.e. hourly glass shape, wavy hair and natural makeup.  In our conversations, we both agree that a late 1950's look is one of the most flattering and feminine representation of female figures: big wavy hair, arched eyebrows, thick eyeliner, beauty mark, and etc.  All of these fashion elements speaks for the particular trend of the era/culture.


       From here, we have developed many other looks/themes we both like.  Hence, the Bou-Nacklie-Pelin Project was born.   Below are the product of our work.  As a makeup artist and hair stylist, our role in working a project like this is to facilitate and deliver the mood/theme we try to create.  Thus, thorough communication with the photographer is essential.  It not only takes one's skill to execute but also one's interpretation of the theme and model's features.  Before the project, I have done research on the era upon makeup, hair and fashion.  With better understanding the history, I was able to twig the makeup and hair according to the model to re-create the look.  The point is to re-create the vibe with a touch of modern fashion.  

MUA: JBX Studio-Annie Chen, Hair: JBX Studio-June B. Xu

MUA: JBX Studio-June B. Xu, Hair: JBX Studio-Annie Chen

This is my absolute favorite!

      

發現好用開架眼影，夏日可以安心去水上活動

最近逛街尋找適合夏天使用的彩裝品，偶然看了看平常不怎麼買的maybelline, 發現他們家出了新眼影霜，叫color tattoo，看名字就覺得蠻厲害的，強調不掉色，防水，夏天就是要這些，價錢很親民，$6.99，想說就算失敗也不痛就買來試試看，回家一試就愛上，防水效果不比專櫃差，想玩水又想維持美美裝容就要買，有圖為證哦，顏色很多，而且很閃亮，大家就看看我的實驗吧^0^ 有空再去多買幾個顏色和大家分享。

Working with International Model Stacey Pearl Stewart

It was a great pleasure working Stacey Pearl Stewart. She is a young,vibrant, energizing American, now working in Milan, Italy as a professional model.  She came to Houston this summer to visit her family and decided to work on a few projects.

I met her through SPIA and she is such a sweetheart. Throughout the time she stayed in Houston, we did a total of three shoots together.  Being the first time working with an international model, I was a little bit anxious.  After working with her, I really adore Stacey's professional working attitude, friendly personality, and far vision.  We became really good friend in a short period of time.

In this project, all makeups for these look are different.






Here is the sneak peak for the first look and more are on their way!

Look 1, smokey winged eyes with red lips

Look 2, nude lips with smokey eyes

Look 3, bronzy skin with golden eyes.

Banana republic event

在6月7號晚上5：00 到8：00 我和June，Jessica一起在BananaRepublic 為他們的Petite Store 新Trina Turk Collection 做宣傳，這個idea非常新穎，彩妝與衣服的互相配合，帶出意想不到的效果。設計師利用帶有強烈夏季氣色的花紋與顏色去大聲告訴大家夏季已到，所以在彩妝上我們也利用鮮艷的唇色來和此系列對應，今季春夏持續走復古風，鮮艷唇膏持續走紅，再配合簡單大地色眼裝，不但帶出活力氣息，也讓時尚感流露出來。 這次活動讓不少客人對彩妝與衣服對應有了了解，發覺原來妝容和整體造型是密不可分的。 這次活動圓滿結束，希望未來JBX studio 能有更多機會參與類似活動，讓更多人對彩妝更了解。

"Turk" Splash at Banana Republic Petite Store

Crystal Moya is holding one of the Trina Turk Collection

I will have to give a big thanks to Crystal Moya at Banana Republic Petite store in the Galleria for having JBX Studio taking parts for the launch of Trina Turk Collection.

Special gift from Trina Turk Collection

                                     

Annie Chen and June B Xu, at our station

Our little set-up

It was a great honor for JBX Studio being part of such a great event!  California based designer, Trina Turk is well known for vibrant color and vintage inspired style in her collections.  Our job there was to provide complimentary makeup consultation/tips to all customers to complete their total look for the Trina Turk Collection.  This summer, we are all about going bold!!  Bright lips, thick eyeliners, and nude eye shadow are musts!!!    (P.S. For more tips, we will post a series of retro looks later.  Stay tuned!)

Our new friend, Christina Uticone, Jessica Warburton and June B Xu hanging out in our station

Crystal Moya and June B Xu in front of the collection