I am most certainly not a model. Nor am I particularly self-confident. I’m actually really, really socially awkward, clumsy, and just a little bit weird. I’m okay with that, though. But when Blogher asked me to walk the runway in their fashion show this past weekend, my hunch was to say, “Absolutely not.” But then, this tiny part of me thought it would be a fun way to break out of my comfort zone a little bit. While the whole thing was a bit anxiety inducing, I’m so glad I did… it was a fun evening (and how amazing was the updo they gave me!? I died.)
{Photos via Mark Von Holden Photography – and my Instagram. I was in love with both my hair and my makeup.}
Elizabeth Arden did our makeup. To get my look, they used their Beautiful Color Eye Shadow in Sunset, Golden Orchid and Mystic Violet, Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 in Light and Medium blended together, Smokey Eye Powder Pencil in Midnight, Double Density Mascara in Black, Ceramide Firm and Lift Concealer, and Ceramide Cream Blush in Nectar.
Our hair was done using all Paul Mitchell products. They ironed it out perfectly sleek (using the Express Ion Smooth Peacock Iron which I have to say is pretty flipping amazing,) and locked in the style using their Awapuhi Wild Ginger Finishing Spray. I felt like Grace Kelly.
{Jenni + I!}
And on that note, I really wish I could get my makeup done professionally every day!
P.S. Elle Magazine covered the event – check it out here!
Grace you look STUNNING, seriously so gorgeous. That hair is to die for.
Aw, thank you so much Liz! I wish I could have my hair done professionally every day!
Loved cheering you on this past Saturday! You were fantastic and absolutely stunning!
xoxo,
Meredith & Gwyneth
aw, yay, thank you!! I’m glad you were there, cheering!! Hope you had fun at the conference.
I know I’ve said it so many times already but ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS, Grace! <3 xo
Aw, thank you Danielle… you are too sweet!
You look gorgeous! What a fun opportunity!
Thanks, Natalie! It was a great night.
you looks so amazing, grace. you’re so pretty! i’m glad you did it, i would be so nervous and anxious too! but go you! its like your very own carrie bradshaw moment, although i bet you didn’t eat shit on the runway! and that hair is INSANITY!!!!! wowsa!
xx,
Tara
Aw, thank you Tara!!! xoxo
You look absolutely gorgeous – the way they did your makeup makes your eyes really pop and that updo is beyond fab!
thanks, Kim – I was obsessed. Wish I could be that glam every day!!
Omg, you look gorgeous Grace!!!!! What a fun event. And I LOVE your hair in that huge bun. I want to do that for my wedding! You go girl XO
aw, thank you Julie! You SHOULD do it – it’s such a fun style!
You look fantastic Grace! That hairstyle is amazing on you- so glamorous!
thanks Nnenna, definitely a once in a lifetime experience!
You looked gorgeous! What an inspiring show that was! I was shooting runway pics from the audience:
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Thanks, Mariana! Glad to hear you were at the show, and great post! It was a fun night!!
oh my god. OH MY GOD. you look sensational! that bun is TO DIE FOR and your makeup is flawless!!!!
Aw, Queen Jord, thank you so much!!! xoxox
You look GORGEOUS!! Hair and makeup are perfect.
aw, thank you so much Gaby! xx
Yay! You looked fab!
Thanks, Sabrina! xx
You look great! I’m sure you rocked it 🙂
thanks, Hitha! It was fun. 🙂
What a great experience, you look fabulous!
Thanks, Mal! It was such a fun night!
Wow — you look incredible! A total knock-out!
aw, thanks!!!
How fun, you look beautiful!
Thanks, Emily!
Your make-up and hair looked gorge!
thanks, Bettina!
This looks so fun! And you look beautiful. I always wish I could have a daily blowout / makeup application. Life would be so much easier!!
It would be SO much easier. Oh well… real life stinks. 😉
Not that you’re not always pretty, but DANG GIRL you look great!!!!
Aw, thanks Tierney!
Congrats!!! You look awesome 🙂
Thank you!!
that sounds so fun! and you look gorgeous!
thanks, Mai! xox
oh my goodness I still can’t get over how gorgeous you look in these photos! I’m so happy you did this and wish I could have been there to see you strut your stuff in person. That hair… your makeup… that dress *ps did you run off with it?… so pretty!! xx
Aw, I SO WANTED to run off with it! It was really fun. I’m glad I did it too… 🙂
You look gorgeous! What an exicing opportunity to be part of! Congrats xx PS I’ve been following your blog for a while + haven’t commented, but I think you’re amazing at what you do 🙂
Aw, well thank you for the sweet comment Rachel… it made my morning! xx
Congrats! You certainly don’t look clumsy and awkward on the runway. You look sooo elegant and confident, really! Great job!
Well that’s good to hear… I felt SO awkward! xx
How awesome, you look gorgeous!!
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aw, thank you so much!
You look gorgeous!! What a fun experience!
Thanks, Meghan! It was such a fun experience!!
Um. Well, let me preface this by saying that I think you’re a very pretty gal on any given day. But hon, you look gorgeous!!! Your eyes just pop and it’s lovely — has Stefan seen these pics?!?!? I totally hear you on the pro makeup thing…when I had it done for engagement pics, I could hardly believe it!
Aw, thanks so much V! You are too sweet. xox
I second Victoria’s comment… you always look fab! But that’s definitely not everyday hair and it’s SO fun. Did they teach you how to recreate it? Looks like a ton of fun, miss beauty queen.
Aw, you are too kind. They didn’t teach us… but it would be hard. A lot of work went into getting it that smooth and then making that bun!
Love it! You look amazing!
thanks, sis! xo
ahh you look so so pretty and your hair is amazing! 🙂 xx
thank you, Samantha!
Nice shoes..
haha, thanks Mom. They were a bit tricky to walk in!!
You look stunning. The hair is amazing!!!
thank you so much!
Grace – you are so beautiful inside and out!
ON the runway and OFF!pve
Aw, thanks Patricia – you are too kind! xo
Your hair looks amazing!
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thank you, Bronwyn!
You look absolutely beautiful!
aw, thanks Viv!
Absolutely stunning! I hope you had a wonderful time.
Thanks Crissy 🙂 had a blast! xx
Gorgeous gorgeous girl! You ROCKED that hair. I’d like a bun like that! xoxo
aw, thanks Clara! I was so impressed with the salon that did our hair – they really knew what they were doing!
You looks so beautiful!
Aw, thanks Tibs! x
You look amazing Grace! Your hair, dress, and makeup are all perfect. And good for you for getting on that runway, that looks so fun!
Aw, thank you Sara! It was nerve-wracking for sure, but so much fun getting all done up!
Oh Grace, you are so beautiful and radiant! What a fantastic moment this must have been, thank you for sharing!
Briony xx
Aw, you are too kind, Briony! It was so much fun.
Stunning! Your hair and makeup, flawless.
Thanks, Crystalin! You are so sweet.
you looked so beautiful and I cannot get over how amazing your hair is!!! x
Thanks dearie! I was obsessed with the hair!!!
you look so great! I bet it was an amazing experience.
thanks, Bia! It WAS amazing. Such a fun experience.
pretty girl!! i love it, love it.
thanks lady!
Congrats! What an awesome oppourtunity! You looked gorgeous…your makeup is just perfect!
Aw, thank you Lindsay! It was so much fun.
Oh my goodness, look how gorgeous you are! What a wonderful opportunity, and yay to you for going for it!
Aw, thanks Emily! It was a lot of fun (though very nerve-wracking!!)
You. Look. Stunning.
aw, thanks Meg! xoxo
Grace!! I love this. You look so so beautiful. Your eyes are fabulous. Sounds like a whole lot of fun! xx
You are the sweetest, Aly! Thank you! Miss you guys. xoxox
What? Not a model? Stop lying! You looked absolutely beyond gorgeous, those blue eyes, just wow!
Haha, you are too sweet – thank you!