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Michiko and I on a High Tea shoot at Cordis Auckland

We don’t usually look this glamorous as mothers, but for a day Michiko and I got to smile, chat, and delicately nibble, for a High Tea shoot at Cordis Auckland.

For a video shoot, make up needs to be a little heavier than you would normally do it, so I put on l o t s – especially foundation – and tried not to eat off all my lipstick.

As for costuming, they asked if we could wear either a hair piece as they wanted to give the shoot a luxe vibe. Clothing had to be dressy and neutral, so no stripes, solid black, solid white or busy patterns.

They hired a photographer and assistant, and a videographer, and a harpist!

We did photo stills for the hotel high tea promotional use as well, and here are some of my faves below.

HIGH TEA AT CORDIS AUCKLAND