@raisaflowers

Ayyy This is my first @harpersbazaarus cover. Glad to be apart of the icons issue. This was such a smooth day and I am really proud of my assistants and myself for working really hard and efficiently to get this shoot done. I want to thank @samiranasr for always thinking of me of me always and sending your love during this difficult time. Glad I got to be apart of this with you. Shoot outs to @haileybieber for being so sweet and also gifting me her amazing skincare line. @johncedmonds grateful for you, thank you (you know why) shoot out to the rest of the team for killing it as well. Thank you to my assistants @eunicekristen & @derrickbernardmakeup y’all are amazing 🌹 @haileybieber y’all for @harpersbazaarus Styled by @samiranasr Shoot by @johncedmonds Hair by @evaniefrausto Nails by @ginaedwards_ Set design by @jessekaufmann #makeupbyraisaflowers (@_e.d.m.a) using @maccosmetics assisted by @eunicekristen & @derrickbernardmakeup

I just want to thank Serena for just being that girl. Honestly this shoot has brought up so many emotions the fact that this is her farewell shoot is emotional. Also that we shoot this two months exactly to the day before Latisha passed also basically her last big cover shoot. It has been emotional but I am grateful to be apart of this monumental moment. Thank you Serena, Latisha, Gabriella, Luis, Dawn, Ethan, Eunice, Tav, Vogue Magazine and everybody who was apart of this shoot. WE TORE 🌹 @serenawilliams for @voguemagazine September Issue. Shoot by @luisalbertorodriguezstudio Styled by @gabriellak_j Hair by @iam_thechong 🕊 assisted by @tavknowscuts Nails by @nailglam Set by @andrea_stanley_ Casting by @sergiokletnoy #makeupbyraisaflowers (@_e.d.m.a) assisted by @eunicekristen ✨

I am just going to say being apart of this shoot forever changed my life. First off being optioned to do makeup on one our great athletes in the world was literally a dream. I can’t tell you the feeling I was feeling that day. I remember Latisha and I texting each other so ecstatic that we again got optioned for an American Vogue cover together. Sadly I never would have thought it was going to be our last cover we shared together because Latisha sadly passed away 2 months later. I am so grateful for this beautiful work we created together with @gabriellak_j @luisalbertorodriguezstudio @nailglam we really worked hard this day! Glam really took our time for many reasons that we wanted SERENA to look amazing. We had tension after the shoot but cleared that up quickly. Like I said I am grateful to be apart of a moment so major like this. I want to thank @gabriellak_j for pushing to get Latisha, Dawn and I on this shoot and also doing a great job I love you. @luisalbertorodriguezstudio you took beautiful beautiful photos and you should be proud. @nailglam worked hard on those nails glad we can see them. @iam_thechong you are resilient, amazing, talented and a vision, you are amazing at everything you have done and I am glad I got to share this cover with my soulmate what an amazing woman. You will be greatly missed. You tore the girls and could not even walk this day. I will never forget this day. @serenawilliams you are a star thank you so much for being such a powerhouse and just inspiration for so many black women and femmes. You are an icon. It was an honor watching you growing up, you are so amazing and I love seeing you shine. The beautiful Serena Williams y’all for @voguemagazine September Issue. Shoot by @luisalbertorodriguezstudio Styled by @gabriellak_j Hair by @iam_thechong 🕊 assisted by @tavknowscuts Nails by @nailglam Set by @andrea_stanley_ Casting by @sergiokletnoy #makeupbyraisaflowers (@_e.d.m.a) assisted by @eunicekristen ✨

Last week I lost my bestfriend and collaborator Latisha Chong. I am going to be honest it was really hard to write this. First off fuck cancer, I thought I was going to be able to see my girl just live a longer life. Our friendship is deeper than words honestly because people like Latisha needs a book not just a post on Instagram. The endless amount of convos and just love she showed me was just out of this world. She made it her duty to pour light into people she came across. There is nobody like her when it comes to personality, talent and her beauty. She also always went above and beyond for me and I know others as well, not sure how she had the time but she did. Even when she was sick she would come through and not even complain she really wanted to do your hair and make you feel your most beautiful. I am so honored to call her a friend because real friends are really hard to come by. Also when your friend and you have a birthday a day apart (1/23 & 1/24) is really special then I started to realize why she would be like Ra you are my soulmate. I never wanted to claim it because after loosing my other best friend 5 years ago I didn’t want to hold on to that. It is true though Latisha is my soul mate we are really alike in ways that people would never get. I am going to miss so many things about her. What a selfless beautiful person that I got to call my friend. Thank you for all the memories and all that you have done for me a real way. God blessed you with a lot of gifts and you blessed the world in a lot of ways. Thank you for all that you have done. I never thought I would be writing this because I believed you were leaving that hospital. You told me when the disease manifest claim it to be false. I did because I believe in you. Thank you for everything my Angel. I love you so very much. (1.23.90 - 7/19/22) 🕊❤️🙏🏾 #IAMTHECHONG

@eartheater for @vmagazine GEN V V137 Fall Preview 2022 9 covers 9 talents. I told you we we really worked hard on this. As you can see we put a lot of work into these covers. I am so glad I could be apart of this series. Glad I could collaborate with you all on this @richardburbridge @nicolaformichetti @hunterclem_ #stephengan @daveysutton @jinsoonchoi @nikkinelms 💕 Interview: @thekevinponce Editors: @overlyopinionatedblackperson / @mathiasrosenzweig / @daniacurvy #makeupbyraisaflowers (@_e.d.m.a) assisted by @eunicekristen 💞

@thekidlaroi for @vmagazine @richardburbridge @nicolaformichetti @hunterclem_ @daveysutton @nikkinelms @jinsoonchoi #makeupbyraisaflowers assisted by @eunicekristen 🙏🏾

@rinasonline for @vmagazine GEN V COVER I did a bold pink eye on Rina. I used like so many different shades of Pink. V137 Fall Preview 2022 Photography: @richardburbridge Fashion Direction: @nicolaformichetti + @hunterclem_ Creative Direction: #StephenGan Styling: @daveysutton Interview: @mathiasrosenzweig Hair: @nikkinelms (@icestudios.co) for @goodyhair Manicure: @jinsoonchoi (@homeagency) Editors: @overlyopinionatedblackperson / @thekevinponce / @daniacurvy Casting: @itboygregk (@gkldprojects) #makeupbyraisaflowers (@_e.d.m.a) assisted by @eunicekristen 🌹

Ayyyy my girl @0800shygirl for @vmagazine GEN V issue We did a double liner moment with the contacts. Simple but bold. Thank you Shy for bearing with me with the contacts. V137 Fall Preview 2022 Photography: @richardburbridge Fashion Direction: @nicolaformichetti + @hunterclem_ Creative Direction: #StephenGan Styling: @daveysutton Interview: @overlyopinionatedblackperson Hair: @nikkinelms (@icestudios.co) for @redbykiss Manicure: @she.nails.it #makeupbyraisaflowers (@_e.d.m.a) assisted by @eunicekristen

@skyferreira for @vmagazine GENV: V137 Fall Preview 2022 I did a black glossy eye on Sky! I think it complimented the dress by giving it a grungy look. 🌹 Photography: @richardburbridge Fashion Direction: @nicolaformichetti + @hunterclem_ Creative Direction: #StephenGan Styling: @daveysutton Interview: @thekevinponce Hair: @nikkinelms (@icestudios.co) for @redbykiss Manicure: @she.nails.it Editors: @mathiasrosenzweig / @overlyopinionatedblackperson / @daniacurvy Casting: @itboygregk (@gkldprojects) #makeupbyraisaflowers (@_e.d.m.a) assisted by @eunicekristen

@charli_xcx for @vmagazine I did a smokey cut crease with pinky pearly eyeshadow on the lid with a wing for Charli. From V137 Fall Preview 2022 Photography: @richardburbridge Fashion Direction: @nicolaformichetti + @hunterclem_ Creative Direction: #StephenGan Styling: @daveysutton Interview: @daniacurvy Hair: @nikkinelms (@icestudios.co) for @goodyhair Manicure: @jinsoonchoi (@homeagency) Editors: @mathiasrosenzweig / @overlyopinionatedblackperson / @thekevinponce Casting: @itboygregk (@gkldprojects) #makeupraisaflowers (@_e.d.m.a) assisted by @eunicekristen ✨

@evanmock 🌹 for @vmagazine GEN V ISSUE V137 Photography: @richardburbridge Fashion Direction: @nicolaformichetti + @hunterclem_ Creative Direction: #StephenGan Styling: @daveysutton Interview: @overlyopinionatedblackperson Hair: @ashley.stewart.beauty Makeup: @raisaflowers (@_e.d.m.a) Manicure: @she.nails.it Editors: @mathiasrosenzweig / @thekevinponce / @daniacurvy Casting: @itboygregk (@gkldprojects) #makeupbyraisaflowers (@_e.d.m.a) executed by @eunicekristen

Pink graphic liner with the pink lashes for @lirisaw 💞 @vmagazine GEN V ISSUE V137 Photography: @richardburbridge Fashion Direction: @nicolaformichetti + @hunterclem_ Creative Direction: #StephenGan Styling: @daveysutton Interview: @thekevinponce Hair: @nikkinelms (@jmoloney1) for @mauimoisture Makeup: @raisaflowers (@_e.d.m.a) Manicure: @she.nails.it Editors: @mathiasrosenzweig / @overlyopinionatedblackperson / @daniacurvy Casting: @itboygregk (@gkldprojects) #makeupbyraisaflowers (@_e.d.m.a) assisted by @eunicekristen

I am super excited to be sharing these covers with y’all. We all really worked hard on this project, when this shoot was first introduced to me and I heard the theme was pink I got really nervous because I had to think about how many pink looks I could up with that could be cool and interesting but fitting to each person. I had to think on spot but also being mindful of the looks. This was a fun shoot. I would like to thank this amazing team and Richard of course for these beautiful images. Also I would like to thank my first assistant @eunicekristen for really hustling and being such a hard worker I am truly blessed to have her. @malikalouback for @vmagazine GEN V ISSUE V137 Photography by @richardburbridge Fashion Direction: @nicolaformichetti + @hunterclem_ Creative Direction: #StephenGan Styling: @daveysutton Interview: @daniacurvy Hair: @nikkinelms (@jmoloney1) for @mauimoisture Manicure: @jinsoonchoi (@homeagency) Editors: @mathiasrosenzweig / @overlyopinionatedblackperson / @thekevinponce Casting: @itboygregk (@gkldprojects) #makeupbyraisaflowers (@_e.d.m.a) assisted by @eunicekristen

Happy last day of pride month but for me I celebrate pride everyday. You know how important it is to speak about how much visibility means to me as queer black fat alternative woman in the fashion industry. I am existing in a space that I don’t see many people who look like me. Navigating it and being able to do what I do allows other people who look like me to see me and see that I am making it possible to look and be different and still be able to do what what you want to do. Visibility is really important especially when you are growing up to see and relate to people who are like you is very comforting. It also brings a lot of hope and inspiration. I am grateful everyday that I have stayed true to who I am and also get to do what I want to do in this life time and I hope to inspire, be visible and also show people how possible it is to excel at your craft in these spaces. @viktorandrolf_fragrances @glaad #DEFINEVISIBILITY

@juliafox for @vogueczechoslovakia ✨🌹✨ I wanted to do a wing but I also wanted to do something that gave vintage glamour (which was the mood) with the matte shadows on the eye and the sharp eyebrows and neutral lips. Shoot by @cameronpostforoosh styled by @yaelquint hair by @charlielemindu nails by @nailnori set design by @rosie__turnbull #makeupbyraisaflowers (@_e.d.m.a) assisted by @eunicekristen 🌹🌹