Photoshoot!

I went on my first photoshoot ever this week. I couldn't believe that it took over 5 hours for just one model, one gown, one perfect picture! Before the work began, we chilled back with some food from Wichcraft (yummy sandwiches) and played with the photog assistant's dog.

One of the editors also thought it would be fun to take a shot of all our hot sandals we all happened to be wearing...

I then helped the fashion director dress the model in a variety of gowns and pick the top 3 dresses. Our top picks from l-r were Reem Acra, Christos and Monique Lullier. The Monique won! And I layed out the pretty jewelry in consideration for the shoot.

While the model, Nicole (who happens to be a regular on Gossip Girls in Blair's posse!), got her hair and make-up done. I helped the assistant editor interview the makeup artist about why he chose certain beauty products for this shoot/story. We then put on the Monique Lullier and finally got to picture taking. It was a very lengthy process and it's interesting how a couple strands of hair out of place warrants the hair stylist to come rushing with his giant hairspray and brush. We probably took at least a few hundres shots and several different make-up and hair looks until we finally got the "perfect" one... though I thought they were all pretty good!

Inside InStyle

The ceiling of the elevator bank

When you walk in

I only got the chance to take a couple pictures before my camera's battery died, but here's the beginning of the inside look at one of Time Inc.'s many magazine pubs. The assistant job's been not as hectic. We're done with our run-thrus so I've pretty much breezed through the week. Starting to see all the holiday gift guide products shuffle in. It's hard to think about it when it's only July!

The Early Show

Last week I was CBS' The Early Show showcasing the clothes from InStyle's July issue in a story about making your workout clothes wearable for daytime. It's kind of funny I am the freeze frame to the video clip on the website. I wore LNA leggings with awesome zipper detail, a Calvin Klein tunic and Rebecca Minkoff clutch. Though I had to wake up at 4 a.m., it was pretty sweet getting picked up from a car service and kicking back while CBS provided breakfast and someone to do hair and makeup! I loved the star treatment even though I was quickly snapped back to reality when I had to show up at 9 a.m. back in beauty land at Instyle.