Shooting the Clothes, Part 2

While I chatted with Anna and our photographer, Thomas Whiteside, about the direction of the lookbook, the models got started in hair and makeup. Adrian, the hairstylist, went to work making Yaris and Anna's hair natural, but full of volume. We planned to do some shots with their hair down and some in ponytails. I asked James, the makeup artist, to keep the makeup light, natural and pretty. He focused on a pink cheek, glossy lips and clear, youthful skin.

Adrian De Berardinis, the hair stylist, giving Anna a school-worthy ponytail.

James Boehmer, the fantastic makeup artist, making Anna look pretty! Love those lashes!

Anna testing the light with Thomas Whiteside, the photographer.

Once hair and makeup are done and the set is ready, I start getting the girls dressed. Megan and Juliette made it easy by organizing all the chosen outfits in order and laying out all the accessories so we can see what we are working with. At most shoots the clothes are only available in one size, so my job as a stylist is to "rig" each outfit to fit the models to a tee. I use tools like clamps, pins, tape, you name it, to give the illusion that the clothes fit perfectly. Working with a lot of denim on this shoot, I was worried how the jeans would fit Anna and Yaris (jeans are the hardest to "make work.") Luckily, they all fit like a glove! Phew!

A Back-To-School Must Have - Shoes, Shoes, Shoes!

Yaris letting me pull and prod at her preppy plaid outfit - everything must look perfect!

During each shot, I (along with Adrian and James) watch the model closely as she works. It's our job to notice a loose string, smudged eye or even a hair out of place! Thomas chose 80's rock for the set music. He had Anna and Yaris jumping around to Guns N' Roses "Sweet Child O' Mine."

Ripping off pesky fringe! It's my job to notice E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G!

Anna and Yaris make modeling look easy - it's not!

Lunch is served! Everyone's favorite part about being on set is all the yummy catering

Thomas showing me the last shots- we look tired!

Being on set, there is a lot of down time to bond with each other and of course polish off the catering. Food, friends and fun - I love my job! Check out the final lookbook and style tips guaranteed to make this back to school your most stylish yet!

xoxo Joyann

The team from left: Megan Kanodia, Intern, Yaris Cedano, Model,Juliette Brindak, Intern,Anna Plaks, ELLE Senior Marketing Manager, Joyann King, Stylist,James Boehmer, Makeup Artist, Thomas Whiteside, Photographer, Anna Mikhaylik, Model *Missing Adrian De Berardinis, Hair Stylist