My Three Fantasy Characters.

The White Queen from Alice and Wonderland.

The way I would recreate this look would probably start with making all the exposed skin very pale to the point of being white then make the eyebrows very dark with a eyebrow pencil and only adding a small amount of mascara to the eyes. Then apply a very dark lip for a stand out look. Then give the model a long white/blonde wig and a pale lacey dress and pearls.

Edward Scissor Hands.

I would first start with some special effects I would create cuts with latex but add no colour just to build texture as the cuts will be covered by makeup to make it look like old scars. Then I would use Natural Plasto Wax to cover the eyebrows. I would then use a foundation that is a little pale and go over the scarring effect and Plasto Wax and the whole face. After this I would use a Matt powder to Matt out the face and stop any shine and small amount of brown blusher under the cheek bones to create depth in the face. Then I would use a brown Matt eyeshadow under the eye to create a dark circle effect and apply a darker shade on the top lid up to the brow bone. I would use a dark Matt lipstick and black contact lenses I would avoid applying any mascara as I want the contact lenses to be the main focus. To finish it off I would use a black matted wig and Edward Scissor Hands costume.

Pirates of the Caribbean Mermaid.

I would apply a natural foundation and keep the skin as natural as possible I would apply a small amount of mascara to the eyes to enhance the eyes. Then I would use a light green, almost white eye contacts and use vampire fangs on the teeth. For scales I would use some clear and aqua coloured sequins and improvise with eyelash glue to stick them on the forehead, cheeks and arms. When it comes to the hair I would just keep it straight and slick it back using hair jell and hair spray. For a costume I would either go to a local costume shop or I would use a skin coloured leotard and floor length, tight fitted skirt either blue or green and attach the same sequins to that.

The History Of Makeup.

Makeup has been around for a very long time. The first people to establish it as an important part of culture and beauty where the egyptians the used natural sources such as unguent and kohl. The romans also ould use makeup to inhance there beauty too, they would tend to pale out there skin. During the middle ages the Europeans would use makeup to pale out there skin which would show a sign of wealth and stature in society.

Makeup Brands I love!

L`OREAL Volume Million Lashes.

I was always trying to look for a great mascara that would stay and not melt down my face and wouldn`t flake and basically would do what it said it would do. This mascara is brilliant! for me it does what it says it really opens up my eyes and with the Extra Black L`OREAL Volume Million Lashes which I use the most it give that intense black effect and gives alot of volume by far the best mascara I have used and will continue to use! This mascara is priced round £5/£9 total bargain if you ask me.

GOSH Porcelain Foundation.

I was introduced to this by a friend who uses it too I found it really hard to find a pale foundation because every other brands palest foundations against my skin still looked too dark. This foundation is great its the palest foundation I have found so far and it gives me a great coverage.

L'Oreal Paris Studio Secrets Smoothing Primer.

I wear this product as a base for my makeup it applys on very well and gives a great smooth surface for your foundation to go on evenly. Its a small pot and pricey but worth the money as it has lasted me a long time! its £14.29.

Rimmel Exaggerate Liquid Eyeliner.

I tend to wear eyeliner alot and I love to do a 50`s style flick at the end of each eye so finding a good eyeliner with a good brush was a must! This is the best one I have found so far its tricky at first but the effect is really good and usually you only need to apply one coat. It lasts a long time so its good value for money.

Topshop Lipstick, Rumour Has It.

I like this lipstick shade for casual makeup and going out makeup, it goes well with heavy eye makeup or just a light eye makeup. I also think it compliments my dark hair too.

Style Icons

 One of are homework pieces was to write about what people inspired us and who we felt was a style icons for us these are my choices.

Dita Von Teese.

She is a big icon for me as shes not just about appealing to men but to inspire and teach women how to be body confident. I love her stand out style and presence. she proves that having black hair a pale skin can still be a striking and sexy look for women to be inspired by and men to drool over. Ditas style when not performer also in cases the fact that wearing less and showing lots of skin isn't always sexy. She proves that dressing classy/sexy can work very well. 

Courtney Love.

When Courtney Love gets it right she is a knock out. she embodies           the grunge look very well. By driving away from that pretty typical girly look she proves that teaming a pretty dress with boots and messy hair and a red lip can be very cool. I find the grunge look very cool and appealing for me personally and love the makeup styles.

Betty Page.                                                                                                                                                                             

I love Betty Page because she isn't your typical stick thin girl she has curves and know how to show them! I love her hair style and have copied it in a small way. Her style again is not the stereotypical beauty you see today and I'm a big fan of the old school look she has a dark naughty look which I think is very cool.











Elizabeth Taylor.

With her dark hair and iconic makeup its a obvious choice that Elizabeth Taylor is a icon for me. For these women provide me proof that you don't have to be blonde and tanned to be beautiful, she was one of the most beautiful women in the world and lived life and love to the fullest even though having medical issues which I feel is inspiring.










Cat Von D.

I love her cool personality and her over all look. I respect that she has made a name for herself with her art and skill in a job where tattooing is very much a make dominated world. I'm a big fan of tattoos and hope to continue getting more tattoos but maybe not as much as her! I love her Gothic/alternative style and her makeup choices. I love her dark makeup but also like how she plays with makeup by applying a different colour eyeshadow on each lid. It shows that she doesn't take herself too seriously.












Christina Hendricks.
 She shows in today's society that curves are still very sexy, I love her look in Mad Men. I find it very inspiring that a shes not shy in showing her curves in a celebrity world where being thin is what dominates. I love her red hair and pale skin. She looks like a very natural looking women.

the first post

Hey there! my name is Kim and I am 21 from glasgow. I am studying NQ Level 6 Media Makeup at James Watt College. and this blog is part of my learning. In the course we do a number of things but at the moment we are doing straight TV and stage makeup which is pretty good. We also have been doing special effects and are challenge at the moment is burn effects and we have a assessment in 2 weeks! also we are doing hair and wigs which I myself find very tricky and challenging haha! but still interesting and fun! I hope you enjoy this blog.