Tuesday 18 September 2012

Face Lace by Phyllis Cohen

 
 
Face Lace have introduced five beautiful new designs to their collection, including additions to their Eye Lace range and two brand-new Demi-Veil designs.
 
If you haven't yet discovered these intricate ready-to-wear make-up designs, Face Lace is a new concept from make-up artist Phyllis Cohen in response to so many people’s plea: “I wish I could do make-up like you.”
 
Making its debut in 'Corrie Nielsen's' Autumn show at London Fashion Week in February 2012, the unique motifs are inspired by such diverse sources as Op Art, French Lace, Mehndi, Ironwork and Calligraphic flourishes.
 
'Burlesque' Eye Lace

 
Artist History
Founder Phyllis Cohen is famous for her intricate designs and innovative creations. Shooting to fame in the eighties, she was responsible for creating many of the decade's most bold and extravagant looks for the likes of Annie Lennox, Steve Strange and David Bowie. More recently, Phyllis designed tattoos for Jean-Paul Gaultier and House of Holland, and her editorial work spans Vogue to Dazed and Confused.
 
 

Source: phylliscohen.co.uk
 
 
Originally an Illustrator and Fine Art graduate, Phyllis has an eye for artistic, bold fashion masterpieces. “Back in the eighties, I used to make stick-on makeup adornments for Zandra Rhodes’ shows. I also used to use vinyl stencils, and I was wondering how I could combine the two things when I dreamed up the idea for this” she explains.
 
 
 
Tip: Whilst not necessarily everyday wear, these stick-on designs make it simple to adorn your face or body, adding a unique flair to an evening or fancy dress look. If feeling creative, you can add your own touches with coloured liners and lashes. I think these would be fantastic to add a little touch of glamour to your up-coming Halloween event.
 
 
 
 

 
New designs available from Face Lace
Eye Laces retail for £11.95: Calligothic, Tribaldelic and Frou Frou
The Demi-Veil designs retail for £19.95 available in White, Gold and Black: Sweetart and Renaissance
 
 
How would you wear your Face Lace?
 
 
 

Tuesday 4 September 2012

Aston Villa Photoshoot

With the busy Wedding Season taking up most of my time this summer, it's exciting to now look ahead to some more photoshoots this Autumn/Winter. This is a shoot that took place earlier in the year at Aston Villa's training ground for the club's 2012/13 Home Kit. I was asked to assist make-up artist Katy Short with male grooming for some of the players, I was of course only too happy to help out!
 
Katy was asked to create a shine-free, even complexion for the shots and ensure the hair was neat and tidy. She also created some 'sweat' for the action-shots using Glycerine and water spray. My job was to ensure everything looked perfect on camera and the players were well powdered. The shoot was a lot of fun and the players didn't object too much to having to wear foundation, not a diva-strop in sight!
 
Take a look at this behind-the-scenes video:
 
 

 
I'm now looking forward to working on some more 'male grooming' shoots and designing my moodboards for some Autumn/Winter beauty tests, watch this space...