SOMA Living February 2024

SOMA DREAM TEAM MAKEOVER

This month’s feature is Robin Chase Robin moved to Maplewood from Park Slope 15 years ago. After spending nearly 20 years as a special education teacher, she decided to follow her passion for food photography. During an apprenticeship program, it was suggested she pair with a food stylist. Robin met Sue Von Brachel, another

mushrooms known to aid digestion and reduce anxiety. Additionally, I suggested Xula Moon-a-pause - a CBD tincture with a formulation that proven to reduce typical symptoms of menopause (itching skin, pelvic pain, night sweats, and hot flashes). It’s amazing how well it works! ~ Jill Cohen @TheCannaBossLady. Julie Perlow- Retail Therapy - Robin is one cool chick! She usually only wears black. She left our meeting with a green sequined sleeveless top, among other more edgy pieces. She is fun to work with and inspired a couple of great looks; Including, a sort of “Joan Jett” punk rock badass girl style. I also loved putting her in an edgy body-con shirt dress! It was perfect for her petite frame. Norah Salzar, Makeup artist - It was such an honor to do Robin’s makeup! She’s never had her makeup done

Maplewoodian, and launched Robinandsue.com 8 years ago. Since then, they’ve photographed everything from restaurants and cookbooks to product packaging and social media. They recently did a photoshoot with the fitness brand, Tonal. When she’s not shooting food, she’s pursuing her other passion, trail running. Robin runs ultramarathons (defined as any distance over a marathon). So when she’s not in the studio, she’s in the woods! Robin lives with her husband, Don, and her three boys in an active house that’s rarely quiet.

professionally, ever. In her makeup, I wanted to emphasize Robin’s beautiful skin texture with glossy skin and a strong lip to contrast the darker clothing styling and the elements of the lighting Lee was using. A statement lip is always a nice touch in my book.

Jill Cohen, TheCannaBossLady - Robin struggles with some anxiety and symptoms of menopause. In order to help her improve her brain fog, focus, and clarity, I recommended NFZD mushroom powder, which contains adaptogenic

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