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Perhaps, instead of what we want, the universe giv

Perhaps, instead of what we want, the universe gives us what we need.

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#gilliantheperformer #storytellinginmotion #dance #dancer #soloartist #soloperformer #spotlight #perform #reach #wordsofwisdom #motivation #mood #dark #karma #dancersofinstagram #bhfyp

Oh but the end of the world is so beautiful.... #

Oh but the end of the world is so beautiful....

#gilliantheperformer #sunset #lausanne #lacdeleman #sunsetonthewater #dance #dancer #dancingwithnature #birds #dancingwithbirds #ballet #apocalypse #apocalypsesky #weather #amazingweather #clouds #colors #switzerland #endoftheworld #defiance #calm #serene #peace #bhfyp

No wonder the mountains reach for the sky. Music:

No wonder the mountains reach for the sky.

Music: The Docks by David Joseph Wesley

#gilliantheperformer #dance #mountains #celebration #coldebretaye #bretaye #hiking #hikingswitzerland #hikingadventures #endlesssky #bluesky #bigsky #dancer #beautifulview #davidjosephwesley #fireflymusic #bhfyp

How dare you speak to me of freedom // while we ca

How dare you speak to me of freedom // while we can still see the sky?

Hiking in the Swiss Alps.

#gilliantheperformer #freedom #poetry #quotes #dance #mountains #sky #clearsky #darkskies #switzerland #coldebretaye #swissalps #lacdechavonnes #hiking #love #wings #ibelieveicanfly #reach #ballet #art #blackandwhite #sunlight #bwphotography #bwphoto #bhfyp

"Lord, what fools these mortals be!" - Midsummer N

"Lord, what fools these mortals be!" - Midsummer Night's Dream

Photo by @qudsyacheemaphotography

#gilliantheperformer #model #fashionmodel #midsummernightsdream #tatiana #fairy #fairyqueen #fantasyphotography #fantasy #shakespeare #quotes #queen #mortals #dreamy #sepia #fashion #lifestyle #art #collaboration #fae #characterportrait #bhfyp

"Lovers and madmen have such seething brains, /Suc

"Lovers and madmen have such seething brains, /Such shaping fantasies, that apprehend /More than cool reason ever comprehends. /The lunatic, the lover, and the poet /Are of imagination all compact."

Photo by @qudsyacheemaphotography

#gilliantheperformer #model #midsummernightsdream #tatiana #fairy #fairyqueen #fantasyphotography #fantasy #queen #blackandwhite #bw #bwphoto #quotes #lovequotes #shakespeare #art #artphotography #bhfyp

"Are you sure / That we are awake? It seems to me

"Are you sure / That we are awake? It seems to me / that yet we sleep, we dream."
- Midsummer's Night Dream

Photo by @qudsyacheemaphotography

#gilliantheperformer #storytellinginmotion #dance #dancemodel #shoot #midsummernightsdream #tatiana #fairy #fairyqueen #fantasyphotography #fantasy #sepia #artphotography #fashion #lifestyle #beststoryteller #storyteller #bhfyp

Sporty cyborgs in all colors! Wearing @gymarmour.

Sporty cyborgs in all colors!

Wearing @gymarmour.pk

#gilliantheperformer #model #fitnessmodel #gymwear #gymgirl #fitnesswear #sportswear #tracksuit #robot #cyborg #gym #colorful #bhfyp

Sporty cyborg Wearing @gymarmour.pk #gillianthep

Sporty cyborg

Wearing @gymarmour.pk

#gilliantheperformer #model #fashionmodel #gymwear #gymgirl #fitnesswear #sportswear #tracksuit #robot #robotoverlords #takemetoyourleader #sportygirl #gymamour #readyplayerone #bhfyp

Take me to your leader. Wearing @gymarmour.pk #g

Take me to your leader.

Wearing @gymarmour.pk

#gilliantheperformer #model #fashionmodel #gymwear #gymgirl #fitnesswear #sportswear #tracksuit #robot #robotoverlords #takemetoyourleader #sportygirl #gymamour #readyplayerone #bhfyp

Whenever @iftikhar.ul.hassan_mua does the makeup,

Whenever @iftikhar.ul.hassan_mua does the makeup, magic follows.

Project by @mohsin.faraz.50
Dress by @naheedtahirclothing

#gilliantheperformer #model #fashionmodel #weddingfashion #weddingstyle #shadifashion #pakistanweddingfashion #pakistaniwedding #bridalstyle #bridalfashion #bride #desiwedding #designershadi #haveli #makeup #shadimakeup #bhfyp

This shoot was extra interesting because I did it

This shoot was extra interesting because I did it with my mom!! We got to play dress up together. She had a great time, which was the main goal, as we organized the shoot for her.

Project by @mohsin.faraz.50
Makeup and styling by @iftikhar.ul.hassan_mua
Dress @naheedtahirclothing
Jewels @jewelsby.dilara
Dop @fakhar.dop
Art direction @naqvi_nasir

#gilliantheperformer #model #pakistaniwedding #weddingstyle #desiwedding #weddingfashion #pakistanweddingfashion #shadifashion #fashionmodel #baratstyle #bridalstyle #bridalfashion #designer #dressup #motherdaughter #motherofthebride #mom #shootwithmom #bhfyp

There's a lot you can learn about a culture throug

There's a lot you can learn about a culture through its weddings. I'm not personally a big fan of weddings mostly because I don't like dressing up.... Unless it's for a shoot. This particular shoot was a little extra special. You'll see why tomorrow! Stay tuned.

Projecy by @mohsin.faraz.50
Makeup and styling by @iftikhar.ul.hassan_mua
Dress @naheedtahirclothing
Jewels @jewelsby.dilara
Dop @fakhar.dop
Art direction @naqvi_nasir

#gilliantheperformer #model #pakistaniwedding #weddingstyle #desiwedding #weddingfashion #pakistanweddingfashion #shadifashion #fashionmodel #baratstyle #bridalstyle #bridalfashion #designer #dressup #bhfyp

Interesting fact: this is a wig over a bald cap. M

Interesting fact: this is a wig over a bald cap.
Magic made by @iftikhar.ul.hassan_mua
Photo by @mohsin.faraz.50

#gilliantheperformer #model #baldmodel #bald #makeup #makeuptransformation #portrait #pinup #pinuplook #glam #wig #newlook #photography #shoot #lifestyle #bhfyp

Full glitz and glamour look by @iftikhar.ul.hassan

Full glitz and glamour look by @iftikhar.ul.hassan_mua.
Photo by @mohsin.faraz.50

#gilliantheperformer #model #fashionmodel #highfashion #portrait #redlipstick #pinup #pinuplook #makeup #makeuptransformation #jewelry #antiquejewelry #1950style #glitzandglam #lifestyle #bhfyp

It's nice to know that sometimes, just because, we

It's nice to know that sometimes, just because, we can change our faces.

Makeup by @iftikhar.ul.hassan_mua
Photo by @mohsin.faraz.50

#gilliantheperformer #model #fashionmodel #makeup #jewelry #antiquejewelry #1950style #glamlook #glamorous #glam #lookchange #bhfyp

All good things are wild and free Photography @qu

All good things are wild and free

Photography @qudsyacheemaphotography

#gilliantheperformer #model #fashionmodel #art #storytime #fairy #fairychild #changeling #nature #forestchild #blackandwhite #character #portraitphotography #experimentalshoot #bhfyp

Child of the forest Photo by @qudsyacheemaphotogr

Child of the forest

Photo by @qudsyacheemaphotography

#gilliantheperformer #model #fashionmodel #art #storytime #fairy #fairychild #changeling #nature #forestchild #onceuponatime #photography #shoot #fantasyphotography #editorialshoot #lifestyle #bhfyp

Once upon a time, there was a baby who was very si

Once upon a time, there was a baby who was very sick, and the next morning when the parents awoke they found a wooden doll in the crib. The fairies had taken the child to grow up in their forests, wild and feral...

The wild feral changeling child by @qudsyacheemaphotography

#gilliantheperformer #model #fashionmodel #art #storytime #story #fantasyphotography #fantasy #changeling #feralchild #feral #fae #portrait #character #artphotography #artist #editorialshoot #experimentalshoot #experimentalphoto #props #fairytale #fairy #fairychild #bhfyp

Blue & white : inspired by ming vases Makeup by @i

Blue & white : inspired by ming vases
Makeup by @iftikhar.ul.hassan_mua
Photo by @mohsin.faraz.50

#gilliantheperformer #model #baldmodel #bald #makeup #makeuptransformation #sfxmakeup #style #baldisbeautiful #blueandwhite #mingvase #fineart #blue #bluelipstick #art #artistic #experimentalshoot #experimentalmakeup #bhfyp

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