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Evaluation...

This project as a whole has been a really enjoyable one for me. When I first began at Solent in 2010 I was sure that I wanted to be in the prosthetic side of the Make-up industry, although I think I might prefer the Fashion and Beauty side a little more now! 

I feel that the images that I have produced have come a long way since first year and the start of second year and I think that I am beginning to find my flare. This project was the first that I have experienced shooting outside on location and although I enjoy working in the studios, I have gained a love for outside photography as the lightness creates some sort of realness to the image. I can see that my photography skills have improved a great deal this term as I have taken all of these final images myself and am really pleased with the composition and angles of them all. 

I have thoroughly enjoyed learning more about different Make-up brands and im really pleased that I was working, focusing on Rimmel, as I think this allowed me to open up a new style that I was unsure on achieving. My favourite image out of all of my five Beauty Looks was the blue Eyeliner look. I feel that this one looks most like a Rimmel Campaign and the outcome of the final image was just how I had first imagined it, if not better. 

My least favourite image out of my five looks is the smokey eye look against the red background. I like the make-up and the idea of this shoot, but I think that I should have chosen a model with a hair colour that contrasts nicely with red, rather than a model that also had Red hair.  I had shot this image previously with a different model, although the SD card was temporarily misplaced and so I re-shot it using with a different design and idea. I think that if I were to use the first model with the second idea then this shoot would have been more perfectly dramatic. Never the less I am still pleased with the final outcome, and this idea is something that I can consider for future preference. 

Overall I feel that I my Make-up, Hair and Photography skills have improved immensely during this project and I am positive that I have found a career path that I have a passion for; the Fashion and Beauty Industry. 

Final Beauty Look 5: EyeLiner, Eyebrow, Eyelash Incorporated Look...

This shoot is by far my favourite out of my five Beauty looks. I love the colours that I have used, the shape of the eyeliner and the styling. I feel that I really tried hard to create a perfect image that resembles a Rimmel Campaign Shoot. I thought about the shape of the brows and about how dramatic I made them. I wanted to create a nice shape with them without creating too much drama, as the main focus is intended to be the eyeliner. The two shades of blue work so well together creating some sort of depth into the lines. I feel that the back drop to this shoot was a perfect idea, using both pink and pastle blue in order to really compliment my work on the face. I have incorporated lashes to this look, but decided on cutting my lashes in half, using only half at the outer corners of the eyelids to give emphasis to the eyes. For the hair I decided on an up-do as I didn't want any distractions from the make-up. 

Final Beauty Look 4: A Metallic Look...

For this look I chose to shoot outside again as I felt this way the metallic make-up would show up on the camera the best. I have had troubles in the past using my Illamasqua Liquid Metal products before in the studios, and the shot having to be taken from an awkward angle in order to tell that the make-up is in fact metallic. I went for this Blue/Silver shade on the eyes once gathering research from Rimmel's past shoots and I am really pleased with the final outcome. 

Final Beauty Look 3: A Smokey Eye...

I am really pleased with the end result of this look as I think it really looks like a Rimmel inspired look. I decided to choose to do a dark smokey eye to create something different to the rest of my beauty images as they are all quite bright. Something that Rimmel are recognisable for is their coloured backgrounds, which is something that I have considered on this look. I did a couple of test shoots using a black background and also took a few images outside on location to see what would work best. I am happy with the colour that I have chosen as it works well with Sara's Red hair. I wanted to keep her tattoo seen in this look as my aim was to create a young, Contemporary look, in which I think that this fits the criteria as almost every young adult owns a tattoo somewhere on their body! 

I feel that Sara's teeth worked perfectly, as my brand is based on Rimmel I have put a lot of research into their ambasidors, and Georgia May Jagger is most well known for her distinct unique teeth. This is something that I really wanted to embrace. 

Final Beauty Image 2: A Perfect Lip...

For my 'Perfect Lip' shoot, I have used Bianca as a model, creating a Pink Ombre effect on her amazing lips. The Lip turned out even with a perfect sharp line around the whole of her lips. I didn't do much with her hair apart from taming it and straightening it to make it look more flat and sleek than in a tight Afro. I found this quite challenging as I've not had much practice on Black Afro Caribbean hair, although this is something that I will definitely practice more with from now on. 

I am really happy with the overall outcome of this shoot and I am happy that I decided to shoot this look outside as the natural lighting created a really clean, fresh effect. 

For the head shot image, I have used the white buildings in the background like how I planned which I am thrilled turned out the way I planned it too. For the Profile shot I have been inspired by Kate Moss's Rimmel shoot where she stands in front of a Red brick wall. If I were to do this shoot again I think that I would re-consider the background choice as it's not exactly how I has imagined it to look. Next time I would take in to consideration the type of brick wall as I think an older scruffier wall would have looked more effective on camera. 

Final Beauty Image 1: A Natural Look...

I am really happy with the end result of my 'Natural Look' as it has exceeded my expectations. I used Kristie as my model as I felt she was perfect for the look, which was correct. I have enhanced her natural glowing skin with only a light foundation base, focusing only on the sections that needed evening out as I wanted her beautiful freckles to be seen. I have highlighted the main T-section which you can see clearer on the head shot image and have applied a shimmery Gold eye shadow in the inner corner of the eyes to open them up. For her hair I wanted a natural textured look. To create this I used the method that I have explained earlier on in my blog using water spray dispenser, mouse and a hair dryer and dispenser. This has given me natural looking, bouncy curls and waves which is perfect for this look. 

First attempt at my smokey eye look...

This smokey eye look that I first created didn't turn out exactly how I had planned it to as I didn't feel it looked enough like a Rimmel inspired shoot. I wanted to make them look like a campaign shoot, but think that it would have looked better with a coloured background like how Rimmel design their shoots. I wanted to use red car lights in the background inspired by the shoot of Georgia May Jagger with the red blurred lights behind her, although it didn't look exactly how I had planned. 

Beauty Look 5: EyeLiner, Eyebrow, Eyelash Incorporated Look...

For my initial ideas I wanted to take inspiration from the Rimmel shoot that had an intrecate eyeliner in. I drew up a couple of face charts although I'm not too keen on either of them and don't think they would do for the style of shoot I want to achieve. I want to create a dramatic intense eyeliner which is rich in colour. 

After researching further I was inspired by @Iheartmakeupart's image on Pinterest and wanted to focus on an Ombre themed eye liner. I already had No7's precise liners in Mermaid Blue and High Sky Blue which I realised would be perfect for this. 

I really like the idea of using a pink backdrop for this Beauty image. I think it contrasts really well with the shades of blue and will make a really strong image. Rimmel use bright coloured backdrops for many of their shoots which is a main reason I have chosen to use a coloured background for a change as I tend to usually use only black or white. I am looking forward to seeing the outcome of this image as I think it has a lot of potential!

I am going to use my No7 precise liners for this look in an illusional shape. As you can see when practising this look on myself, I have created a shape to look like a large flick when the eye is opened, but when the eye is closed you also get this beautiful angled shape. I also want to use Fake lashes on this look to make it stand out and look like a bright and fun shoot!

Beauty Look 4: A Metallic Look...

For both these face charts I have used Illamasqua Liquid Metal in Silver Bronze and Gold. For the Silver look, I used the Silver Liquid Metal all over the lid, up into the brow bone, and then blended a deep Blue/Teal into the outer corners creating a dramatic finish. For bronzed look, I have used the gold on the lip and the corners, and used the bronze to shade structure into the eye shape. I have darkened the sections that I wanted to strike out in contrast to the highlighted areas. 

 Out of the two face charts and practices, I have decided to use the Silver and Blue Metallic eye as I feel it fits more with my Brand; Rimmel. Although, I do still really like the Gold and Bronzed eye, I will definitely be using this design in the near future!

Beauty Look 3: Smokey Eye...

For this look I wanted to step away from the bight colour's and create a more sophisticated look similar to one that Kate Moss was featured in shown in the image below. I also want to use a deep red backdrop to add a Rimmel touch to the shoot. As for the hair, I instantly fell in love with this beautiful hair design above by Hair Stylist and Make-up Artist Regan Cameron.


I am going to create a Nude Lip to keep all focus on the dramatic eye make-up and use a soft pink blusher with subtle shaded contouring. 

I attempted to re-create the chosen hair design that I want to do on my model for this shoot, although after doing it, I have decided that I don't think it'll look right for this particular shoot. The image on the left shows my first attempt of this style. At the time I didn't like the outcome as I felt it looked too messy for Beauty image. I then re-tried the look, but went for a more smoother approach, flattening and smoothing down the top layer of hair, and again wasn't happy with the final outcome. I have now decided to scrap this hair design, and instead create something completely different. As I enjoyed working with the heated rollers during my practical seminars, I have decided that I am going to use them on this look, and have loose voluminous curls with the hair down rather than up. If my model needs it, I will wash and blow dry her hair before hand to give me the best final outcome. 

Beauty Look 2: A Perfect Lip...

For my Perfect Lip shoot I am going to create a bold Pink Ombre Lip. I have researched Ombre lips and found inspiration from Rimmels campaign shoots taking the bold bright approach and think that this look is perfect for what I want to capture. 

Here I have practised on my own lips. Because unfortunately I have such teeny tiny lips, I have taken my MAC lip liner just outside my natural lip line to create a plumper look. I have used my MAC lip mixers in Red, White and Yellow. First I mixed the Red with a tiny bit of White and outlined the lips following on the inside of the lip liner. I then added more white and dabbed it further into the inside of my lips. I finished off by added plain white in the centre patting it gently with my little finger. I have left my look Matte, but if I wanted to make my lips look even bigger I would have added a small amount of gloss the the centre of both of my lips. I wanted to keep the eyes plain on this look to to keep it pretty and simple so that all focus is purely on the lips.

I really like the idea of this shoot with the background image being of London. I want to re-create an image inspired by this for my Lip shoot to give the impression that it is in London. One idea that I have had is to take a head shot of the make-up with Tall buildings out of focus in the background. I think that this will look really effective. 

I like the idea of this image of  Leah Weller shot in Brighton outside a grand street of white buildings/houses. This is the same idea that i want to portray with my beauty shoot, only the buildings being less obvious, focusing more on the make-up. 

Beauty Look 1: A Natural Look...

   

For my natural look, I wanted to focus mainly on the beauty of skin; embracing its natural glow. In order to achieve my desired look, I needed to choose a model suitable which perfect skin, and ideally freckles! Kristie was my first and only choice as I new she would be perfect for the job! I am going to create a light dewy base to embrace her freckles, and use a gold high ligher on the T-section of her face.  For her hair, I am going to use the texture technique, wetting the hair, adding mouse and drying with a hair dryer and dispenser. For this look I have been inspired by the 'Wake Up and Glow' Rimmel Foundation Campaign featuring Kate Moss as this is a similar look. 

When I went home for a few days over Easter break, I practiced this look on my younger sister and instantly fell in love. Her beautiful freckles shon through and I new that this look would definitely suit Kristie to a T!

I will either use a White or Black backdrop for this look. As it is natural I want to keep it as simple, but as beautiful as possible which I don't think a colourful background would give me the same look. 

Timed Assessment Final Outcome...

So my Illamasqua Timed Assessment turned out just the way I planned in the perfect amount of time! I'm really happy with my end result and love the way the look has been captured on camera. Rachel, my model, had the most perfect skin which was admirably a complete bonus! 

If i were to ever re-do this look I think that I would consider making the eyebrows white. Although this was my first idea, and I decided against it on my test shoot, seeing the final image has made me question when it would have been a better image with paler brows. Never the less I am still really pleased with what I have produced and think it fits the criteria for my starting point 'Show Us The Future'. 

I really like the composition of this image of Rita Ora created by Rimmel. I want to try and recreate a pose similar to this one in a profile shot for one of my final beauty images as I think that it will create a really strong outcome. I feel the colours work really well together to make a beautiful image, 

Inspiration

I fell in love with this Ombre lip that I found on Pinterest. I want to create an ombre lip for my 'perfect lip' look as I think that this will fit the Rimmel criteria really well, and also this is a great lip for a 2014 Spring/Summer look.

Illamasqua Timed Assessment Plan...

 

For my Illamasqua timed assessment I want to carry on my focus with cool iced colours to keep with my fairly futuristic theme so far. I have created a mood board to use as inspiration when designing my face chart for this look as I want to create something beautiful in the time that I have. 

When Illamasquas make-up ambasidor team came to Solent to display a master class with us, they informed us about the theme of the competition this year being what we see trends to be like in the future. I wanted to remove our natural instinct to use warm pink and bronzed tones on the face, and instead focus more on cold tones, creating a futuristic inspired look. Glitter was the first thing that came into my mind when designing this face chart, and so I wanted to incorporate this without making the design look tacky.

Another thing that I want to create in this image is removing the dramatic eyelashes and liner from the future Illamasqua. Sometimes I think too much lash and liner can ruin the true aspect of an image and make it look un-original. I have designed a much more natural look covering the lashes with only a brush of brown mascara. 

For this face chart I have used L'Oreal True Match Foundation mixed with a tiny bit of White Illamasqua Foundation to create a pale base. I then used Blue and Turquoise eyeshadows and apply all over the cheek bones. Add a subtle shade of purple onto the apples and blend well together. I brushed a pale Icy Blue all over the eye lids and added a darker shade on the outer corners and into the crease to define the eyelids. I added my Silver Illamasqua Liquid Metal all over the lips and dabbed dark Teal to the outer corners with my finger tips. Lastly I moisturised the neck and covered it with Fairy Dust in White, Pale Pink and Purple shades. 

I have also braided a plait into the fringe to push the hair from out of the face. Here below is a practice of this look that I did on my friend. 

I really like the outcome of this look and will be using it for my Timed Assessment. I also created it in just under the allowed time which is good news for me!

Illamasqua Distinction in Make-up Artisty Awards 2013

The Illamasqua Distinction in Make-up Artistry Awards celebrate undiscovered talent, and give aspiring make-up artists and beauty enthusiasts the chance to showcase their work in front of the industry’s leading professionals. 2013 Finalists were given the once in a lifetime opportunity to create their looks during a 60min live performance on stage in the world famous Princess Anne Theatre. Check out the short clip below to watch the 2013 finalists.

This year I too have been given the opportunity to enter the competition by designing my own make-up creation to construct in a 1 hour 30 minute timed assessment. I want to keep my designs based on a futuristic fantasy look, and make them as colourful and creative as I can in the time limit. 

Work experience Shoot: BOLD LIP

In January 2014 I was able to gain some work experience as a Make-up Artist and Hair Stylist for London based photographer Lenara Choudry for an upcoming magazine shoot. I was able to practise a perfect bold red lip beauty look. I used the techniques that I learnt from Mirijana, using my flat firm brush to achieve perfect curved lines along the lip line. I am really pleased with the final outcome of the make-up and hair in these images and really enjoyed working with an experienced photographer. 

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Practise on Black skin
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