Photos: Five Days, Five Looks, One Girl: Simone Tetteh
Photographed by Marko MacPherson1/17DAY ONE: As Bookings Associate at Vogue my primary responsibilities consist of casting the hairstylists and makeup artists for our photo shoots. In order to do this well, I like to meet the artists in person, especially the up-and-comers, to get a sense of their personalities, learn about their aesthetic, and most importantly, check out their portfolios. Today, I’m meeting with makeup artist Alice Lane. We’re big fans of her work around here! Aside from being extremely good at her craft, Alice also brings a great energy to every set she’s on.
One of the things I love about working at Vogue is figuring out what to wear every morning. Even though it’s very much an office environment, everyone is encouraged to inject their own personality into the way they dress. Here, I’m in one of my favorite skirts from Opening Ceremony. What sealed the deal for me were the tiny slits all around the hem—they’re such an O.C. twist to the standard black mini. To add some color, I paired it with my new floral Equipment button-up, a recent Moda Operandi score, and a studded belt from the Gap.
Photographed by Marko MacPherson2/17I’m finding that more and more makeup artists, hairstylists, and even models are going digital and putting their work on iPads as opposed to in books. This actually makes the review process pretty convenient for both the artists—who no longer have to lug around an ever-expanding portfolio—and me (now I can quickly show an editor an artist s work on the fly). This Roberta Freymann iPad case perfectly matches my sense of style and doubles as a cute clutch.
Photographed by Marko MacPherson3/17I never considered myself a heels-kinda girl before I started working here. Due to bad knees and an even worse sense of balance, I’d resigned myself to a cute flat, tennis shoe, or a very sensibly heightened heel. All of that has changed, though. I’ve seen the light, and I totally get how integral a great heel can be—not just to a work outfit but to just about any outfit. These Jason Wu shoes are great for the office because they possess what I consider to be the ultimate heel trifecta: They’re insanely chic-looking, astoundingly comfortable, and work around the clock to carry me into any and all evening activities. It’s safe to say these heels work just as hard as I do!
Photographed by Marko MacPherson4/17DAY TWO: As much as I love talking lipstick and dresses, I’m a total tomboy at heart—and there is nothing I like more than throwing on a pair of comfortable jeans and riding my longboard around my neighborhood after work. This is me in my natural habitat, wearing Topshop jeans and a chambray button-up from Theory.
Photographed by Marko MacPherson5/17My friend Solomon helps run this awesome Brooklyn based longboard company called Bustin Boards. You can create a fully customizable longboard that they finish and hand-paint in the store. He specially made this one for me, featuring my favorite colors. I don’t wear much jewelry—especially when skating, with the exception of these Sarah Chloe monogrammed bracelets, which add a bit of girliness but still don’t get in the way.