Chinese Fairy photoshoot: fashion modeling in Hong Kong. Long Japanese dress & purple red hair.
How is your week going? I’m getting ready for my upcoming trip to Asia… I’ll announce it in the next post!
When I was in Hong Kong this summer, I did a photoshoot with the same talented team that created my Dark Beauty cover look. These are published today in M.Bellish magazine, along with an interview and front page feature.
Finally, I can reveal these images to you. The concept is inspired by fairies of Chinese mythology — but with my signature kawaii twist.
My long, romantic dress is by the Japanese label “Comme l’un.” The crown and shawl are handmade.
Let me tell you — this shot took some time to achieve. Photographer Ken threw the gauzy scarves in the air, and then ran back to fire away with the camera. In some shots, you could still see his body in the frame!
We did the photoshoot with a studio setup. After, Ken added the full moon effects in the background.
Photographer and post-production: Ken Yuen
Assistant photographer: Jacqueline Kwok (noircorner)
Shadow effects, from my bottom false lashes. My hair color and style are by Stephanie Hoy of Avant Garde Hair Studio. She also did my recent turquoise colored hairstyle.
Even my nail art matched the lavender color scheme. This is one of my favorites to date — Sanrio’s Kuromi and skulls — by Glam Nail Studio.
Jacqueline Kwok (noircorner) took behind-the-scenes images throughout the day. Close-up on the back of my dress, and purple-red curls.
Funny enough, we set up the equipment in… a dog-grooming and training studio. Hence the funny posters of pups in top hats and monocles.
What do you think of our Chinese fairy photoshoot? Thanks to M.Bellish for interviewing me about my career and style; you can read the feature and see more photos on their site.
More professional shoots to be revealed soon; can’t believe I’ll be on two magazine covers in December-January. One of these is focused on Asia travel, and the other is about alternative fashion.
If you enjoyed these images, also check out my Hong Kong street style shoot with Ken and Jacky.
For more travel and fashion articles about Hong Kong, take a look around this category. Topics include cute Causeway Bay boutiques (like Izzue Hyoma above), molecular cocktails, Alice in Wonderland bars and more. I love this city.
There is more Hong Kong coverage on the way… including a video and report from a HK cat cafe that houses several Scottish Folds.
Have you added me and Basil Farrow on Facebook yet? We promise to post more cute photos like the one above!
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LA CARMINA
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OMG these are all so beautiful! I love it!
Yay! Can’t wait for our magazine cover to come out!
( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ #cARMINA
#awwww
ADORABLE!
Love Love
Stunning, amazing! <3
Stunning pics! :D And I love Meercat Basil. =^..^=
he is my very special bear!!
♥♥♥
^w^
I didn’t know about Chinese fairies til this post! Cool.
yay!
Very pretty :) ! I love how you change your hair all the time, I like to change color too (just that I’m not familiar with extensions so my hair is short. Not sure if you are wearing extensions or your natural hair just looks super cool :))
x
Thanks Lara! This is my real hair (^_^) – but the pics are from this summer. Right now, my hair is shorter and blue-green as seen in the Portland posts. Mwah!!
Stunning shoot La Carmina!
sweet La Carmina xoxoxo
I loved this!
I’ve been there.. wonderful city
yes I love HK!
pretty lady
Beautiful.
xxoxo
*O* awesome hair <3
thank you :) It’s blue-turquoise now hehe!
*O* woooooow >_<
Thank You
Basil is so cute
he is :)
Love the photos! I can definitely see the Chinese mythological influences in your outfits. It’s so ethereal and romantic. Basil looks adorable too!
Thanks! <3
Awwwwww Neko chan. ✨
maoo
These look awesome
i like this so much
xD great!
xoxox
Love that dress!
o(≧▽≦)o so pretty!
xoxo
Incredible. Cat.
they are faeries….
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