Breaking Away From Your Everyday Jobs Alexa Erickson February 26, 2015 Spread the loveCreate Your Own Story WRITTEN BY: ALEXA ERICKSON PHOTOGRAPHED BY: RJ COLEMAN STYLED BY: SHILOH MCKASSON HAIR BY: CRYSTAL RIVERA & SUE CANTIERI MAKEUP BY: LANA KRIZKI, PARIS MANTZ & RJ COLEMAN WHAT MAKES A MODEL?Ā Beauty is subjective. The spectrum on which it rides is wide and varied. What we often envision in our society as the definition of beauty is seen through a small scope of perfection often unattainable. We found three fabulous women whose day jobs do not stem from standing in front of aĀ camera and who took on the challenge of putting themselves out there for the world to see. From a full-time mom, one working mom and one office employee came a stunning series of portraits. Daisy Estrada Spanellis āI am the founder/owner of Ixchel Massage, a holistic womenās day spa, and a full-time mom to my two-year- old son, Oliver. As for my day as a āmodel, ā it was very challenging since I can be a bit shy and am used to being on the other side of the camera. However, it was great to experience this perspective and I will never look at a magazine spread the same.ā Kaitlynn Carter Blogs Her Way Through a Perfect California Day Alfonsina Alvarez “Back home in Puerto Rico, I used to be the buyer and merchandiser for the juniorsā department at one of the biggest local chain stores on the island. My love for fashion and music drove me to Los Angeles a few months ago and Iām enjoying every minute of it. Right now Iām a freelance stylist and production assistant. Iāve always loved photography, so having my picture taken for a photo shoot is the coolest thing for me.ā Christie Carsner āBefore I had our son Max who just turned two, I was a mortgage banker. My āday jobā most recently is a stay at home mom, so you can imagine how much I enjoyed the shoot! Being made over so glamorously sure beats chasing a cranky toddler!ā Hotel Normandie Los Angeles 605 S Normandie Ave Los Angeles, CA 90005 213.388.8138 |Ā www.hotelnormandiela.com Breaking Away Breaking Away SOUTHBAY IMAGE is a boutique fashion/ glamour studio located in Redondo Beach, CA. We specialize in creating unique and engaging fashion portraits for clientele of all ages including hair, makeup and wardrobe consultation.Ā Southbay Image is owned and operated by RJ Coleman, a CPP photographer and certified makeup artist, and accompanied by a talented staff of hair, makeup and retouching professionals. Ā Breaki ng Away