I want to try to recreate some iconic moments from the show, using a friend who happens to resemble the stunning Sarah Jessica Parker. Jen, who gladly volunteered to be our model was a natural behind the camera. Those drinks may have helped a little, but she nailed it regardless!
We started out by getting together in the afternoon to curl Jen's hair into the tight ringlets that naturally grace Carrie Bradshaw's head, and applied the first makeup look. Let me tell you, Jen has a LOT of hair! I wish I had half of the hair she has. Curling it took sometime but we managed to get the look I was aiming for with patience and some good old fashioned back combing ;)
The three of us, plus a little assistant (Jen's son), headed downtown to make Vancouver our very own New York City for the evening.
At the corner of Burrard and Robson where we found the most "hustle and bustle" was where we set up shop to start taking some photos. Amanda, of Amanda Coldicutt Photography captured every thing. It was if she could read my mind. She knew exactly the look I envisioned and gave us some amazing photos.
Here a some of my favorite shots...it was hard to narrow it down.
With the Sex and the City movie having such an epic wedding incorporated, I couldn't pass up the idea to recreate it. Now, we didn't have a Vivienne Westwood gown, but we did re-purpose my very own wedding dress once again. Shook off the cobwebs and brought it back out for its fifth appearance! (See previous blog post "Transformation of a Wedding Dress" to know what I am talking about).
The girls and I needed some fuel and liquid courage to complete the photo session, so it was off to Joey's on Burrard Street for some quick drinks. While waiting for our drinks to be made I quickly whipped up an intricate updo on Jen to imitate the one Carrie Bradshaw had on her "wedding day".
I am sure guests of the restaurant wondered what we were doing, but I get into true work mode in these situations so the onlookers really weren't even noticed. We sucked back our drinks and proceeded to the bathroom for the outfit change and finishing touches.
Once Jen emerged from the bathroom dressed in a wedding dress with classic red lips, veil, peacock feather hair piece and white rose bouquet, she was congratulated by many people. Success! They actually thought she was getting married!
Check out these stunning shots that Amanda took. Truly capturing the New York vibe and classic, dramatic wedding day beauty.
With an ode to the famous "Carrie" necklace, we were able to have a handmade necklace donated to the shoot from Mint and Birch. She created a Mama Bear necklace for us, which was beautiful, dainty and a perfect compliment to the shoot.
Jewelry provided by: Mint and Birch
Model: Jen Vanderzalm
Hair/Makeup: Caitlin J Makeup + Hair
Styling/Bouquet: Caitlin Johnstone
