It has been a while since I have posted, I have been super busy and have spent so much time on pinterest, its fab :) Check out my pins on http://pinterest.com/francescamua/
I am still really inspired by hair and makeup and am hoping to expand my skills to nails soon too :)
As I have been pretty slack lately I have decided to keep my bloggong more frequent! I will be posting reviews on all sorts of different products as well as sharing my love of all things girly!!!
It has been a busy month for me, hence the lack of blogging (sorry!). I just wanted to show off the culmination of 3 months of hard work and planning! My book 'Making up a myth' is based on make-up and hair design which has been inspired by Ancient Greek mythology.
The black swan has inspired fashion, styling, makeup and hair since its release in 2010. The ballet bun has again made an appearance in the fashion stakes and has claimed its place at the top of my hairstyle list for 2011.
The classic ballet bun has been around since the mid 1980's, and has since evolved and developed with the time. This trend has been proven to be one of the biggest and easiest hair styles for Spring/Summer 2011. The bun is so versatile and perfect for all occasions, whether its casual, everyday, work, daytime, parties or events, this style can be worn.
The bun is so adaptable and can be worn in so many ways.
This hairstyle can be worn with braids, plaits and twists to give a beautiful updo, perfect for evenings and special events. Jessica Alba has been seen promoting this beautiful hairstyle and it looks perfect on her. Even though the style is messy it still gives an A* feel and a great look, something which I will definitely be copying!!
The hairstyle can be worn on the side of the head to give a contemporary fashion feel. This sort of look is great for fashion photography and evening looks as it gives an edgy feel to the wearer. This style can be worn loose or slick to the head, both looks are adaptable.
This style can be worn low to give a soft, romantic look. Nina Ricci's Spring look 2011 showcased some beautifully effortless low buns, which gave a soft and gentle feel. This look would be perfect for work and daytime as it is so easy to recreate and wear, and works well with all outfits.
I am looking forward to trying these looks out, you should to!
Katy Perry is well known for her makeup, hair and styling within her career and is always pushing the boundaries with new ideas and creativity. This is shown within her new music video, E.T.
E.T, which is being launched today has some amazingly creative makeup looks. The promotional imagery that I have seen has been really inspiring and so exciting! I love the design and artistry, so pretty!
Kabuki, the makeup artist and head of myface.cosmetics has created some amazing makeup looks, perfect for the new music video. There are 3 different overall looks that I have seen. These looks have been inspired by ancient Rome, futurism and science fiction. The three looks are: an alien look, a fawn look and a tribal look, all of which have elements of futurism within them. The makeup artist based their designs on the themes as well as the outfits and styling.
Alien look
I love the contrasting colours in this look, the pink and blue work really well together and really compliment each other. I love the eye makeup and the statement lips. Perfect! This is my personal favourite out of the 3 looks!
Nails are such a big trend at the moment, they have been through a phase of not being thought about but now they are top of my beauty list! These nails are not very practical but look amazing in this video and on photo shoots etc. These particular nails remind me of Edward Scissorhands because of the intricate detail. Very pretty!
Tribal look
This is another look from the video, this look is inspired by tribal patterns and colours. I like the textures of the gems and the striking band of colour. I love how in the video the makeup transforms on her face. The styling with this look is flawless, the dress is floaty and free and creates a nice effect from the movement.
Fawn look
This makeup is based on an ancient Roman gladiator with a futuristic twist. The gold chest piece is perfect and compliments the makeup well. The makeup is made up of soft and warm tones of brown, beige etc, infused with different golds. The makeup also gives an animal feel, with the cat shaped eyes and print on the forehead. Gorgeous styling! I also love the huge, chunky gold plaits in the hair!
Katy spoke of the makeup process, saying that she found it hard to keep her patience when she had been sat in the makeup chair for 5-6 hours. It must have taken such a long time to get the perfect result ready for HD filming. The overall looks are stunning and so visual!
Take a closer look at the music video, below:
Hope you guys enjoy the post, let me know what you think of the makeup!
I was just browsing some new looks for my nails this spring and came across Barry M's new nail effects!
The original nail effects in black magic was incredibly popular and I saw so many people wearing it in many different ways, such as covering the whole nail, painting half, or only painting the tip.
Here are some more pictures of how the nail effects looks with different nail polishes:
As you can see the nail effects can dry in many different ways, either stripy like a barcode, patchy, blotchy and sometimes even looking like animal print. Have a play around to get the best look for you :)
I dreamed of the nail effects coming out in different colours and now it has, in 3 perfect shades for summer! Pink Fizz, White frost and Blue print, I'm especially excited for White frost, I think it will look amazing with pastel shades or neon colours!!
If any of you find it hard to paint nails or create a pretty effect with nail polish, this is the perfect product to use. It does not need a perfect application and it does all the hard work for you, if your feeling more creative you may be able to try new looks, let me know if you have used it in different ways!!
For £3.95 its the cheapest and easiest nail art to buy, and I love the finished effect! I know that Boots have Barry M nail paints on offer for 2 for £5, which has included Black Magic Nail effects. I am unsure if the new colours are in this offer also but I will definitely be finding out in the next few days as I will be snapping these up for Summer 2011!
The Exhibitionist Issue of i-D magazine which was issued on 24th March showcases beautiful eclectic clothing. This issue has a series of four different covers. The first features Lady Gaga, photographed by Mariano Vivanco and styled by Nicola Formichetti for Mugler. I think you'll agree the images are beautiful, I LOVE the makeup, its stunning and so creative! What a beautiful selection of pictures!
I've been working hard on my FMP, a makeup book inspired by Greek Mythology. I recently got some preview images of 2 of my characters, Medusa and the Basilisk.
I would really appreciate your feedback and comments!
Hope you like my work!
Medusa
Medusa
Basilisk
Credits:
Makeup & Hair Design/Application: Francesca Rose Medusa Model: Sophie Garwood Basilisk Model: Ashleigh Hewitt Photography: Tom Langford
