Having worked with the uber-talented Photographer, Hannah-Beth Todd over a year ago on a Magazine shoot, we decided it was about time we collaborated again. We were lucky enough to find Dani @ MO for a beautifully natural shoot, inspired by the A/W '12 'English Rose' make-up trend. Hannah-Beth, not content with just snapping away behind the camera, also styled Dani in some fantastic pieces sourced from COW Vintage in Birmingham. The soft, pastel colours and white lace details worked beautifully with this traditionally English look.
We wanted a porcelain look to the skin so I used a satin-finish foundation and spent time correcting and concealing where needed. Dani has the most amazing cheekbones so needed minimal contouring, instead I added a little light to the face with subtle highlighting. Her eyes were kept natural with a wash of soft-gold shadow on the lid and a light eye pencil on the inner-corners and the waterline. I also added a few individual eyelashes for a pretty, fluttery feel. A pastel pink lipstick was gently patted into the lips for that just-bitten look.
The hair was natural and unkempt, as synonymous with a traditional English Rose. To complete the look, I painted Dani's nails a beautiful opaque nude/lavender shade from Ciate.
My hero products for this shoot:
Take a look at my Instagram for some behind-the-scenes images from this shoot. It was a pleasure working with the beautiful Dani and look out for my Film-Noir inspired shoot with the wonderful Hannah-Beth coming soon...
Credits:
Photographer: Hannah-Beth Todd
Make-up, Nails and Hair: Laura Walton
What do you think of the 'English Rose' trend? Will you be trying it out this Winter?
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