Editorial Change

I originally had the idea to shoot a male model as one of my editorial looks as the images by YSL for spring/summer 2016 for the male clothing really caught my eye and I really wanted to take inspiration from it. But, I was told to create another two looks anyway as the male-make-up wouldn't show my skill off. I think that once it was all edited, the images would look even better. I may decide to add them into my final images but it depends on editing.

Unedited images from the shoot:

I am slightly disappointed that I won't be able to use one of these images as my final outcome but I hope I will be able to edit them and incorporate them into my final designs anyway.

Modern Interpretations of 50s, 60s and 70s

This lesson focused on completing a roller set using the brick-work method. I decided to choose the 60s as my form of inspiration. I started with sectioning the hair in two sections from ear-to-ear. The front section I used the smaller blue rollers to set the hair going backwards to enable me to pull it back into a beehive.

On the bigger section of hair I just sectioned it all using the brickwork method, going backwards. After the hair was set and cooled, I took out the rollers and brushed out the curls. I then backcombed the front section and smoothed it. I then pinned it in a half-up  half-down hairstyle.

Using rollers before completing a hairstyle adds extra volume and a nice curl to the hair.

Shooting Editorial 1

I have last minute decided that I would like to shoot a male model for one of my editorial looks.

The look that I practiced involved a clean, dewy base with false bleached eyebrows that I previously practiced. I then added the trend of sun-stripping which is bronzer placed from the top of one cheek, across the nose and then on to the other cheek. I wasn't sure if it would show up in black and white photography, but I went ahead anyway to add some colour to the model's face.

For the hair, I took a small curling tong to curl the hair slightly to add some texture and movement. I finished it off with some sea salt spray to give a messy finish and set it with hairspray.

Testing False Bleached Eyebrows

I was unsure on how to give the false appearance of blocked eyebrows, so I decided to do a test-run as it seems to be a trend this season on the runway. I think I want to incorporate the look but I wanted to be able to achieve the trend without actually bleaching the brows. To give this illusion of bleached eyebrows, I used the Kryolan concealer palate mixed with Supracolor. I mixed the products on the back of my hand and applied it with a spoolie and brushed it through with a clean spoolie to give the effect of natural hairs.

I chose the concealer palette over foundation as the concealer is much more thicker which will be able to coat the eyebrows with less product and it won't show up as wet in consistency on the eyebrows, giving a more natural look.
I think the colour is a bit too yellow, however, with manipulation I will be able to achieve the right shade. I also feel that in black and white, the yellowness will not be picked up.

I really like the look of bleached eyebrows and I am glad that I have achieved a suitable method to use in my shoots.

Advanced Plaiting

Dutch Braid

A dutch braid consists of the same method of a french plait but instead of bring the strands on top, you bring the each strand under the middle across to the other side.

Waterfall Braid

This plait consists of leaving a strand out of the plait and grabbing another bit of hair to replace the third strand. This then creates the effect of hair falling out the braid and joining the rest of the hair.

Five Strand Plait

A five strand plait is created by using five strands of hair. To start you take an outside piece and bring it over the next piece and then under the third piece. You then have three strands on one side and then two strands on the other side. You then just repeat the process with the three strands.

Eight Strand Plait

An eight strand plait consists of a five strand plait and then a normal three strand plait. After making a five strand plait, I started to create a normal plait and then with the piece of hair closest to the five strand plait, I looped it into the outside piece of the five strand piece. This created the eight strand plait.

Eleven Strand Plait

An eleven strand plait consists of a five strand plait and two three strand plaits. The process is the same as the eight strand plait with another three strand plait on the other side.

All of the different plaits can be used to create different hairstyles such as an updo. Adding plaits can make a hairstyle more modern and high-fashion.

YSL : Advertising Ideas

Looking at the advertising images YSL have produced, I have a clear vision of my ideas for the two looks that I will produce. I want to advertise the whole S/S 16 collection rather than focusing on one product as I want the to create the idea of being able to produce two different looks with the same collection.

One look that I wish to produce is a natural, clean make-up look. I want the vibe of the image to be 'girl next door' with simple, neutral colours.

For the second look, I want to create a night look with the darker colours in the eyeshadow palette. I also want to include a darker lip with perfectly curled hair, almost like the opposite of the first look.

References:

Unknown, (2015), YSL Beauty Campaign For Fall Winter 2015-16 [ONLINE]. Available at: http://profashioneye.com/ysl-beauty-campaign-for-fall-winter-2015-16/ysl-beauty-2015-cara-delevingne-3/ [Accessed 1 April 2016].

Unknown, (2014), Christmas Makeup Campaign With Cara Delevingne for Yves Saint Laurent [ONLINE]. Available at: http://www.shelookbook.com/christmas-makeup.html [Accessed 1 April 2016].

YSL : Editorial Ideas

YSL's catwalk this season relates to the editorial images that they have produced. They have the same grunge vibe with the same styling and hair and make-up so I am considering to relate my looks, however, I have to be sure that you can tell that each look is somewhat different. My ideas are going to similar to the catwalk ideas.

Again, for the eyes I want to incorporate the chunky lashes, whether it be with false lashes or with by clumping the lashes together with mascara. It depends how minimalistic I will want my editorial to be.

I also want to include the coloured mascara as well, that is if I haven't decided to use it in both catwalk looks.

I think I could also create a liner look but with black glitter. I think that this will tie in with the trends and with the clothing of the catwalk and editorial images of the S/S 16 show.

I definitely want the skin to be very dewy and fresh. I want thick brows and youthful, clean skin.

References:

Getty, (2015), Spring Summer 2016: Backstage Beauty Bites [ONLINE]. Available at: https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/48976714675481019/ [Accessed 1 April 2016].

Unknown, (2015), NYFW SS16 [ONLINE]. Available at: https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/458382068302463760/ [Accessed 1 April 2016].

Unknown, (2016), Makeup Trends Spring-Summer 2016 [ONLINE]. Available at: http://afmu.net/makeup-trends-spring-summer-2016/ [Accessed 1 April 2016].