Alex Box - Italian Vogue Shoot

WOW I am amazed by this work again by the SUPER SUPER talented Alex Box.

These images are breath taking, so inspiring. I can’t get enough of her work, it amazes me everytime i look at Alex’s new and old work.

My favourite is the top left

Hats off to her everytime x

Prada AW12 Optical Design

I came across Prada’s new collection for AW12 whilst I was flicking through my new Issue of Vogue Magazine. The fashion designers want the optical design to be worn head to toe, and they state it is a look best worn out in Sharp Suits and tailored coats.

Ok the optical design is very out there and loud, so to go with that the Make Up has to be loud and out there. This caught my eye instantly and it matched the outfits perfectly. I love the orange, black and purple combination, with the brows blocked out. Very effective.

I can see a recreation of this look coming up on my Blog soon :-)

x

Nicki Minaj

I wanted to share this picture of Nicki Minaj with you all, she always pushes the boundaries with her make up and style which I love. She really shows off her true colours and pop power in this photo shoot which was done for American Edition of Vogue Magazine.

Nicki has stormed the pop world with her rap and hip hop tunes, she is not your typical Oscar del la Renta client as she is normally seen sporting skirts, bustiers and leggings but she carry’s this red dress off perfectly which is from Oscar’s Spring collection.

Her make up again looks flawless, Stephane Marais was responsible for the make up in this photo shoot, and she looks amazing. He has worked with Nicole Kidman, SJP and Julianne Moore.

The pastel pink wig works so very well in this shoot along with the red Oscar dress and the colour choice of skin. I love.

Sarah x

The Perfect Eyebrow Shape

We all like to achieve a perfect classic brow, that defines your face and features.

Since studying the brow area at AOFM Make Up School, I have become a little obsessed with them. Any photo shoot I have, I have to say the brow is the main area I really look forward to working my magic on, I have had a couple of models laugh at me for this, which has been quite funny on a shoot.

Three simple steps determine the perfect eyebrow shape, please see below:

Firstly you will need a thin make up brush or something of a similar size, a pencil will also do the trick, you will need to position this at point A (See picture)  this is at the corner of the nose and the inner corner of the eye, this is were the eyebrow should start.

Then position the thin object at Point B (See picture) this is again at the corner of the nose (as above) but slightly move the thin object to the centre of the eye, this is were the highest part of the arch will be.

Then lastly position the object at Point C (See picture); this is again from the corner of the nose to the outer corner of the eye.  This is were the brow should end.

Now  you will have achieved your perfect brow shape. :-)

You can pencil in your brows with a brow pencil, one of my favourites is Rimmels Brow Pencil this lasts such a long time and give a great finish £2.99. I also use a Brow Kit, I use Benefit’s Brow Zinge Kit in shade medium £21, this has a wax substance and a shadow substance which you mix together.

A little handy tip I always always do is spray my brow comb/brush with a little hairspray then apply this to the brow, this keeps the hairs nicely in place all day, or alternatively you can use brow gel. MUA sell one for £1, this can be purchased in Superdrug stores.

The inserted picture of the three models is from my anerican edition vogue magazine, this really is all about the brows with the make up, and they look stunning. This is a fine example of a perfect brow. 

Sarah x