Elyse Sewell ([info]elysesewell) wrote,
2008-03-13 22:00:00
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makeup looks, designer clothes, ladypose, lunch

Oh man, my week has been a big tired blur of makeup looks, designer clothes, and ladypose, punctuated by the occasional morsel of divine Korean grindage. Tonight is the first night I've finished shooting before midnight. Tomorrow is my fourth pre-9:00am call time (6:40!). I have not laid eyes on my roommate The Canuck since Sunday (she's gone or sleeping when I get home and gone or sleeping when I leave in the morning), and have only seen Kvetchka once, when the phone rang at 7:00am yesterday. I stumbled out and answered it; no one was there. Kvetchka emerged, disheveled, from her room, a huge ringleted hairsprayed coiffure still unwashed on her head, a huge ringleted smear of makeup beneath her eyes. "Who was it?" "I don't know. They hung up." "Oh. Maybe was someone joying." She sloped back to bed.

So I'm tired. Whatevz. Want to see some makeup looks, designer clothes, ladypose and Korean meals? 'Cause that's all I got.


Note my freshly manicured nails. The client took me to a nail salon before the shoot to get my claws all filed (shudder), buffed (shiver), cuticle-trimmed (seizure), and lacquered (OK, that part was fine) with dark purple nail polish. When I arrived at the studio, the photographer took one look at the color and demanded that the makeup artist remove it. Capricious!


Milady's banchan (the side dishes that are served with every Korean meal). Clockwise from top: green beans, mat kimchi (cut cabbage kimchi), cold ham fried in egg, sweetish whole little fish (delicious), bean sprouts. Does anybody know how to make those bean sprouts in the Korean style? That shit is my favorite banchan but I never see it sold like that. Oh, also, nobody ever finishes all their banchan; in Korea so much food is wasted that household trash is separated into normal trash and leftover food, which is collected separately in separate bins and probably recycled. Soylent green is leftover banchan! It's leftover baaaaannnnchaaan!


Even Domino's gotta have banchan. This shit was cut-up gherkins. It came with a pizza to a late-nite shoot.


YSL heels with metal arch. Look at the height of that damn stiletto.


Indignity!


I don't know how this picture got in there. That blonde drag queen must have wandered off the track into the studio and picked up my camera while I wasn't looking. Oh but seriously, folks, to answer the question that's undoubtedly on everyone's lips: yes, bleached white eyebrows DO grow roots. With astonishing rapidity. And it looks grotesque.


This was the dinner delivered to the studio last night. A delivery boy brought up three huge metal boxes with those propane burners inside so we could all eat boiling hot soup. There were three different kinds: chicken, beef and tofu, all with cabbage and chili. You can also see the banchan (this was daikon radish, mat kimchi, spinach, and cubes of ham with onions), a spring onion pancake, and small metal bowls of rice.


Closeup on the beef one.


I love wigs because when I'm finished with the job, I can rip off the wig and my hair is still clean beneath instead of fossilized with half a can of Elnett. No shower for Ladypose that night.


I hope to god that you're not wearing as much makeup as I am, but if you are, here's a hot tip: I've been removing mine with baby oil after every job. Smear it all over your face and wipe off with tissues. Repeat as necessary, then get in the shower. Wash with soap, then SEA BREEZE YOURSELF when you get out. Baby oil is more thorough and gentle than anything I've ever used.


I estimate that this Loewe silk jumpsuit costs about $500. Five hundred clams to look like a total dickhead.


PS Koreans, what is hof? "A hof is a bar where they serve primarily beer and food." Thanks, [info]tragic_and_hip.

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[info]mockduck

March 13 2008, 13:07:21 UTC 4 years ago

Wow, I love the red dress, though.

[info]lillokiangel

March 13 2008, 13:08:12 UTC 4 years ago

You know you love the jumpsuit.

Also, that beef dish looked really good. How was it?

[info]elysesewell

March 13 2008, 13:17:59 UTC 4 years ago

I only ate a bite o' the beef, but it was fucking good. Korean beef is sliced all super-thin. I stuck mostly to the tofu and cabbage one: the same hot'n'spiciness, but not quite as rich.

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[info]cacaballbutt

March 13 2008, 13:09:01 UTC 4 years ago

omg food

[info]fgg_1

March 13 2008, 13:10:36 UTC 4 years ago

They bleached your hair and eyebrows for a shoot? O_O

[info]elysesewell

March 13 2008, 13:16:41 UTC 4 years ago

Just the eyebrows. The blonde hair is a wig.

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[info]daphneqevuh

July 11 2008, 01:12:13 UTC 3 years ago

You've made me want to go and buy Elle Decor just 'cause you're so cool. Hope to have you back if / when Top Design returns.

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[info]whiskerfish

March 13 2008, 13:15:53 UTC 4 years ago

FashionBear Says:

I think you wear the jumpsuit well but I don't think it would be an easy look for just anyone to pull off.

[info]earthgazer

March 13 2008, 13:54:20 UTC 4 years ago

Re: FashionBear Says:

one reason to envy models.

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[info]ckofshadows

March 13 2008, 13:16:56 UTC 4 years ago

filed (shudder), buffed (shiver), cuticle-trimmed (seizure)

okay, THANK YOU. manicurists act like i'm a freak when i tell them i hate getting my nails filed. it's the worst sensation in the world.

[info]skreidle

March 13 2008, 13:24:51 UTC 4 years ago

I'm a guy, so nail-filings are rare, but I shudder when people nearby file their nails. Especially with metal files! *shudder*

Anonymous

March 13 2008, 13:17:05 UTC 4 years ago

Awesomeness. I love the kimchi. Korean food is just prepared differently than any other food in the world in my opinion. It tastes different from any other asian foods. I love your ladypose with the white wig. Super chic!

[info]lancepomerie

August 10 2008, 22:52:53 UTC 3 years ago

 Way better than kim-chi in my opinion. For the price and quality of food I was impressed.  The fact that you get two meals worth is even better.

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March 13 2008, 13:19:12 UTC 4 years ago

Wow... Hope you were paid well

Every single look is frightening!
a) The first look is akin to a healing black eye.
b) The stilettos. You've gotta be kidding. Why not just strap a railroad spike to your foot?
c) The Sailor Moon knock off w/ the bow that looks like bunny ears.
d) The red frock. So,ebody gave up and just tied curtains to you.
e) The silk jumpsuit would make MC Hammer proud.

Why must these Koreans go out of their way to try to make a pretty girl ugly? Between the clothes and the blond eyebrows or frizzy brown hairstyles. Ouch.

[info]elysesewell

March 13 2008, 13:31:32 UTC 4 years ago

Re: Wow... Hope you were paid well

Ha! I think I look pretty in the frizzy wig.

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[info]powkang

March 13 2008, 13:22:27 UTC 4 years ago

the whole little fish are anchovies.

i'm not entirely sure how to make the kohng-namul (bean sprout). i am pretty sure it involves sesame oil, rice vinegar, salt, scallions, garlic; i don't know what else or proportions. my mom makes it all the time and it has permanent residency in my parents' fridge. i usually just buy it but it doesn't last long. have you tried the shredded radish in vinegar? that's my favorite. i also love mild white radish kimchee. damn. i think i'm going to k-town for lunch today. i've discovered a closet-sized kimbab place on 32nd where you pick your flavor from a menu and the lady yells the order to a silent man standing two feet away from her. and then he rolls it quick and fresh. delicious.

hof = hop. like beer hops. it's a case of phonetic translation into hangul and then phonetic translation back to the american english alphabet. i think. i get my information from friends and family, aka hearsay. so my facts may be wrong, too.

[info]coffeetwit

March 13 2008, 23:00:58 UTC 4 years ago

emo kimbap? nyc?

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[info]tragic_and_hip

March 13 2008, 13:22:30 UTC 4 years ago

A hof is a bar where they serve primarily just beer and food.

[info]skreidle

March 13 2008, 13:27:40 UTC 4 years ago

Far less cool than The Hoff.

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[info]skreidle

March 13 2008, 13:27:22 UTC 4 years ago

what is hof?

Hoff? :)

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[info]nakki

March 13 2008, 13:27:47 UTC 4 years ago

You probably hear this a lot, but I was sitting lab working on test results last weekend and ended up watching a replay of ANTM and I thought you were HIlarious ("...estrogen-rich features..." :D) and decided to wikapedia you after work, which led me here. You're crazy quirky and I love that! (and I'm really glad you got into modeling! 'cause that means I get to read your crazy quirky blog about modeling!)

Anyways, love the pics! Want the food and the red dress :) And that jumpsuit looks killer! *fails to say that with a straight face*

[info]genemcanelly

August 11 2008, 02:09:29 UTC 3 years ago

But if you were young, rich and famous, can you guarantee you wouldn't make the most of your powers with Colin Farrell-like gusto.

[info]earthgazer

March 13 2008, 13:30:14 UTC 4 years ago

wigs galore

i knew it! wigs for your blond brows! indignity indeed...wtf is up with the humongous blue headdress? you with the platinum white hair, hot, looks so anime! and really, the brown hair that doesn't know the existence of hairbrush...it'sfricking high fashion, whatever that means...in a nutshell: you look great in any hairstyle. just don't wear the blue headdress again. please!

[info]viagra

March 13 2008, 13:35:27 UTC 4 years ago

That jumpsuit's hot.

[info]justexquisite

March 13 2008, 15:46:48 UTC 4 years ago

What's the history behind that icon?

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[info]paparatti

March 13 2008, 13:38:29 UTC 4 years ago

Oh, so that's what it's called. Banchan. My favorite always involves sweet potato in some way, which makes up for when the Korean hostess lady comes along and forces me to have Rooster chilli sauce in my stone bowl. I don't mind that so much, but it's nice to apply it myself :-|

[info]doerofnone

March 13 2008, 13:50:18 UTC 4 years ago

Mmmm, I love the cock sauce.

[info]433

March 13 2008, 13:39:32 UTC 4 years ago

Five hundred clams to look like a total dickhead.

And I've been doing it for free all these years!

Anonymous

March 13 2008, 13:47:19 UTC 4 years ago

Yes, and she means clams literally. The Koreans apparently pay the models in food.

[info]earthgazer

March 13 2008, 13:43:08 UTC 4 years ago

cybershot

hi elyse, is that the same sony cybershot you used for your commercial in national geographic (love it btw)? was it given to you free for being featured?

[info]elysesewell

March 13 2008, 13:48:01 UTC 4 years ago

Re: cybershot

Yes and yes, and it rules as a camera.

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[info]doerofnone

March 13 2008, 13:49:28 UTC 4 years ago

See if you can get your hands on one of these:

title or description

It's called Baby Face by LUSH Cosmetics. It's basically oils + cleanser in solid form for easy traveling. I don't own LUSH stocks, I just love the feel of smearing oil on my face and washing it off.

[info]slicekw

March 13 2008, 14:06:34 UTC 4 years ago

It is wonderful, but if you get it, put it into a small sealable container. The problem with the lovely oil-based Lush products is that they will melt in high heat. Otherwise, they are incredible.

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[info]chotda

March 13 2008, 13:56:06 UTC 4 years ago

seasoned bean sprouts (kongnamul)

1/2 lb. mung bean sprouts, topped and tailed if you're being fancy
1 tbsp sea salt
1-2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1-2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1 tsp finely chopped garlic or 1/2 tsp garlic powder
chili oil/cayenne pepper to taste
green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces, optional
shredded carrot, optional

add sea salt to a medium-sized pot filled with water, bring to a boil. add sprouts, boil for 2-3 minutes. add green onion and shredded carrot for another 30 seconds-1 minute, immediately drain. add remaining ingredients, toss, chill, eat.

[info]olamina

March 13 2008, 13:59:39 UTC 4 years ago

thanks! im gonna try this. i love banchan!

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Anonymous

March 13 2008, 13:56:41 UTC 4 years ago

Keeping busy

great to see that u have so many jobs to keep u occupied and getting PAID!

enjoy your kimchi!

Will u be in HK any time soon?

Anonymous

March 13 2008, 22:16:00 UTC 4 years ago

Re: Keeping busy

She said six weeks in a previous post.

[info]cantorum

March 13 2008, 13:57:11 UTC 4 years ago

Ok, thank you SO MUCH for that shot of you with the giant bow. I just about peed myself laughing over that. It was EXACTLY the pick-me-up I needed this morning.

[info]elysesewell

March 13 2008, 14:03:23 UTC 4 years ago

The most tragic thing about it is that the outfit is all Chanel. CHANEL! Look at that fucking American flag tube top. What in the unholy fuck?

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[info]olamina

March 13 2008, 13:58:54 UTC 4 years ago

maybe hof came from hofbrau (court brew) from the german word for a bar...i think.

also i didn't realize you were some famous model when i got your request. reading your blog has been very illuminating/demystifying. i have some friends who are models but i never think about it, i'm more interested in what my boyfriend does all day at work and stuff like that. but anyway, i can't believe they do all that stuff to your skin and your face and stuff but are not obliged to put it back the way they found it or at least direct you to someone who can. i guess your model agency must give you some sort of instructions about what your tabula rasa is and just tell you to get back to it every day. what a life!

[info]eblinka

March 13 2008, 14:00:06 UTC 4 years ago

Your blonde wig hair keeps reminding me of Agyness Deyn for some inexplicable reason (the color, the length), though I thought that she had her hair black now. A quick Googling has failed to prove or disprove my theory, so whatever. You're much better at Ladyposin' though, it's just that dang platinum blonde thing.

[info]elysesewell

March 13 2008, 14:05:06 UTC 4 years ago

She went black for the Giorgio Armani campaign and show but was back blonde within the week. Don't ask me how I know this or why I am disseminating the information.

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[info]hooveraardvark

March 13 2008, 14:00:35 UTC 4 years ago

i want to see the eyebrow roots. come on, you can't tantalize us like this.

the banchan was one of the joys of my life when i visited korea! to an american, it translates as "free food" which cannot be resisted.
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