Once I heard that the Iconic Tess Holliday was internet hosting a posing workshop and photograph shoot I knew I needed to do it. It was simply the suitable time for me, since I used to be nearly completed with my e-book and I knew I wanted to refresh my branding images.
I’m a agency believer of the facility of posing and vogue to tug us out of our hunch and right into a extra assured model of ourselves.
Come together with me as I contact on the inspiration, outfits, and the ultimate appears to be like from my confidence inspiring photograph shoot with supermodel Tess Holliday.
Preparation (aka Procuring)
For the shoot we would have liked to pick out 2 outfits. As a former movie star, boutique, and marriage ceremony stylist, I knew that I wanted to search out outfits that felt like me, and to have a variety of appears to be like to vary up footage simply in case I ended up not liking one after.
I knew I wished to go for extra of a dramatic or editorial look and wished the primary look to be ethereal and flowy, and the second to be extra type becoming. So far as hair and make-up, I wasn’t positive till after I bought my outfits on lock.
The day earlier than the shoot I made the lengthy drive from Phoenix to Los Angeles to remain on the pretty Lodge Correct. I introduced some again up choices with me, however knew I used to be in good palms. I scheduled a styling session on the Plus Bus, and in addition had my eye on just a few issues from Proud Mary which was conveniently situated en path to my appointment.
Right here I used to be, lower than 48 hours till my shoot and never a single element of my outfit had been locked down. Spoiler alert: all of it works out.
First Cease to Put together for my Tess Holliday Posing Class? Proud Mary Trend
I had been procuring their on-line gross sales for years, however it was my first time coming into this hidden gem and strolling in felt like a heat hug from a really 90’s lounge. Mushy women are usually not solely welcome, however we’re entrance and heart.
I instantly felt like a fundamental character.
From the meticulously curated classic, to the handmade equipment, to the house decor finds – I used to be in heaven. And there it was.
Pink…. big buttons… stripes… I knew it needed to be included in my shoot. This piece was a part of the Proud Mary home label designed by founder Jessica and it was excellent. I snagged a number of different items for my closet, gave Jessica an enormous hug, and headed down the road to my subsequent cease.
Subsequent Cease: The Plus Bus
Once I arrived on the stunning Plus Bus Boutique’s Highland Park showroom I used to be welcomed in and launched to my stylist. I had despatched them a bit of info in preparation for my shoot and Cassia led me to the becoming room the place she had pulled objects she thought would match my theme. I’ll simply say this: She understood the task.
Now as a former stylist, with shoppers corresponding to Brooke Hogan, Kate Hudson, and the late Dr. Donda West I knew how you can make an individual really feel seen… however this was the primary time in my whole life that I had allowed myself to be styled. This was the primary time in my life that I used to be procuring IRL with so many luxurious choices that simply match and felt prefer it was made for me.
One of many first clothes Cassia had picked for me was this deep pink slip gown by Baacal. I put it on and was dropped at tears. It simply felt so me. It will additionally pair completely with my Proud Mary button shirtdress and I had no less than one outfit locked down.
After just a few extra outfits, and once more including some for my closet for later, we had been accessorized and able to go.
As we scoured for a second extra ethereal piece I requested if perhaps they’d one thing with Selkie vibes that would work. Simply then Jen Wilder introduced over one which had simply are available in on commerce and hadn’t been processed but. It was excellent.
My Inspiration Temper Board:
Again on the resort I used to be laying out and finalizing earrings and footwear for my appears to be like and checking social media for some inspiration. Tess had messaged me the hyperlinks to the hair and make-up artists for me to peruse and I got here up with just a few inspiration pictures for the shoot. Right here’s the Pinterest board I created!
Look One: Classic Fever Dream
The Inspiration
I used to be impressed by Natalie’s pose and the angsty emotions from Kimberley Gordon’s posts. There was actual fundamental character vitality which was precisely what I used to be going for.
The Shot:
Look Two: It’s a Motion and a Second
The Inspiration:
This look was impressed by Barbie and simply pink on pink on lavender on pink. When creating this outfit I targeted on traditional Barbie Maximalism aka Barbiecore. Mixing textures was the perfect a part of this, the deadstock silk of the gown, the sunshine ethereal button up, and velvet wrapped hoops all advised a narrative.
The Shot:
Look Three: Quiet, Curvy, Assured
The Inspiration:
This look is extra toned down, like peeling layers again, and it simply feels calm, serene, and horny. I used to be impressed by this attractive photograph I discovered by means of the make-up artist of Bree Kish who simply slays in a distinct shade of the identical Baacal slipdress.
The Shot:
Confidence Increase right here we come:
With the workshop and skilled workforce, I used to be fairly positive I’d get no less than one photograph that I preferred and I believed that’s what would construct my confidence… the ultimate consequence. Reality be advised I felt a lift to my confidence from the second I lastly clicked “E book” on the shoot once I noticed the restricted slots disappearing. I believe a part of it was that I began seeing myself of worthy of the expertise. I’m not a mannequin, however I may do that. For enjoyable, for studying, I used to be investing in myself.
I felt extra assured by means of every step of the method. Each a part of the planning, the playlist I selected for my drive out to Los Angeles. Engaged on my Pinterest temper board. The physique constructive procuring expertise I had at Proud Mary and the Plus Bus. I had been slowly increase my confidence all through the method. And the photograph shoot expertise was a end result of every thing as much as that time and I couldn’t think about a greater shoot.
Not solely was I pampered from begin to end by Tess and her workforce, I bought to satisfy different like minded ladies in a really uplifting setting. We laughed and shared tales. We sang alongside to the music. I realized new poses that helped me up my selfie sport.
If in case you have been hiding within the again throughout household images or opting out of being photographed, do your self a favor and plan a photograph shoot with simply you. I used to attempt to conceal in images too (and sure, generally I nonetheless discover myself hiding.) Whether or not you do a packaged photograph shoot like I did, or arrange your photograph timer and do a DIY shoot, there’s nothing like an amazing photograph of you, as you might be in the present day, to increase your confidence.
I problem you to attempt a number of the poses from my shoot to see if any give you the results you want. Should you aren’t fairly there but, there’s an amazing group right here at TCF to showcase all types of our bodies and inspiration. Possibly simply begin constructing a temper board with inspiration for at some point, simply in case.
I hope this function offers some inspiration to your subsequent DIY or skilled shoot. The workforce that Tess put collectively for this occasion was extraordinary. Thanks Amber, Autumn, Jessica, Cassia, Jen, and Julianny for bringing my imaginative and prescient to life!
A particular due to Tess Holliday for creating this chance for me to get in entrance of the digicam. Your posing experience (and fortitude with a leaf blower) helped me get the perfect pictures and I’m ceaselessly grateful to your contributions to the plus dimension group.
Shoot Credit:
Posing: Tess Holliday
Hair: Amber Rose
Make-up: Magnificence by Autumn
Stylist: Cassia at Plus Bus
Photographer: Julianny Casado
Outfit 1:
Gown: Selkie
Footwear: Camper Koborah
Earrings: Pink Bows from Plus Bus
Outfits 2 + 3:
Slip Gown: BAACAL
Striped Button Down Gown: Proud Mary
Footwear: Classic from Plus Bus
Earrings: Velvet hoops from Plus Bus
This text, My Posing Workshop and Photoshoot with Tess Holliday: What I Wore and the Confidence Increase it Gave Me! first appeared on The Curvy Fashionista and is written by Andrea.
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