Photo Shoot for Glass Onion Vintage AW15 Collection

Hello!

A few weeks ago I was asked to do the hair & make-up for a photo shoot for the Glass Onion Vintage AW15 Collection. This company is essentially a vintage warehouse who stocks stores such as Urban Outfitters (Urban Renewal). I was really excited to do this shoot as they had two great models, one male & one female. I have never done a males make-up other than eyebrows so this was something new for me to get my teeth into.The weather was absolutely horrendous this day. It took me more than double the amount of time it should to get to Sheffield for this shoot! Luckily I wasn't the last to arrive! 

Jake Chatterton

I started my male model, Jake Chatterton first. I began by cleansing his skin with Bioderma Sensibio micellar water to remove any dirt or oil from his skin followed by a moisturiser. I then prepped the skin with Illamaqua Hydra Veil which is by far one of the best primers out there. It is both hydrating & helps to keep your make-up on. I then applied MAC Face & Body to create a nice even skin tone without making it obvious he had make-up on. This is a really fluid, almost water-like foundation which is buildable. He had a few blemishes so I concealed these with a combination of MAC Select Cover-Up & MAC PRO Conceal & Correct Palette. I finished the brows with HD Brows Brow Beater which is a clear brow setting gel. It is one of my go to brow products! This is all Jake needed in his brows as I didn't want him to look made up. I finished by using MAC Blot Powder to fix the make-up in place. 

Here are a few of my favourite shots...

 

Bluebell
When Bluebell arrived I did the exactly the same procedure as Jake. Cleanse with Bioderma Sensibio micellar water, moisturise then prime with Illamaqua Hydra Veil. Bluebell had absolutely amazing skin with only one small spot requiring concealing so I used MAC Face & Body as this created a light, glowing coverage & again I used MAC Select Cover-Up & MAC PRO Conceal & Correct Palette to conceal. I then used my Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Contour Kit in Light followed by Anastasia Beverly Hills Powder Contour Kit in Light to enhance her natural contours. The company asked for a really natural look hence why I keep emphasising the natural element. I applied MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft & Gentle to highlight her cheek bones, cupids bow & very lightly on the nose. I added a touch of blusher so that her cheeks don't look washed out. I can't remember the exact colour but it was MAC. I added a natural eyeshadow using Urban Decay Naked 2 palette, a nude MAC eyeshadow from my pro palette, MAC Pigment in Vanilla to highlight under the brow arch & tear ducts followed by a sweep of mascara using Benefit Roller Lash which is my go-to mascara (see blog post for more information) & finally a baby pink MAC Mineralise Lipgloss to make the lips look nice & plump & moisturised! I finished by straightening Bluebell's hair.

Me in action...

Here are a few of my favourite shots from look 1...

I then changed Bluebell's hair into a fishtail plait & made the eyes a little heavier but not too dark. I used MAC Pigments in Heritage Rouge & Urban Decay Naked 3 palette. I darkened the lip but kept it relatively natural using a MAC Lipstick in Twig. This lipstick matched beautifully with her dress.  

So here's the final, slightly grungier look of the day...

 

I hope you have enjoyed reading what I have been up to. It was a really fun day. If anyone is interested in checking out the photographer she is called Alice Wint (@shecriedwolf). You may have also noticed that I have started to add the links in for the products I have used. I hope this is something you find useful! Obviously feel free to shop around but always buy from a reputable source! Feel free to comment if you have any questions!

Emma x

Benefit Roller Lash

Hello, sorry it's been a while! 

As mentioned, I waited until I went to America to buy a lot of the make-up I had my eye on. Benefit's latest mascara Roller Lash was one of the products on my list! For the past few years I have generally stuck to using Benefit They're Real! mascara. I still love this product but at the moment Roller Lash is a clear winner for me. I will explain why below...


Packaging 
The Roller Lash packaging is very fitting with the name. It can only be assumed that it was given the name "Roller" because it curls the lashes & the use of rollers is a very traditional method so it has a very vintage retro feel with it's cute pink & silver diamond check design on the top & diamond cut out edges along the sides. There is also silver sparkly stars down the sides. The general appearance of the packaging very cute, girly & as mentioned retro. I love it!

 

The mascara itself is consistent with the packaging - colour, font etc. It has a pink rubber grip handle with diamond cut outs. This is comfortable to hold & has good grip. Below the handle on the main part of the mascara, there is a band that looks like the traditional hair rollers used for perming/curling hair so again this is very fitting with the name & theme of the mascara.   

Overall, the packaging & design of the mascara is very well thought out & consistent. Benefit obviously have a very good, creative design team!

Application 
For me it is the applicator that makes the mascara so great. It has 2 edges, a straight edge & a curved edge. The straight edge I find is perfect for elongating the bottom lashes while the curved edge hooks around the lashes & really push the top lashes up & curl them. 

My lashes are really long & generally thick so usually I have to curl my lashes & then use mascara & even then they drop back down after a while. This mascara really makes my bottom lashes look long which I love because it makes your eyes look really doll-like. Because the mascara curls your lashes upwards it makes your eyes seem more awake & open, again this is another reason why it gives a big doll eye effect. If you wear a nude liner on the bottom water line of your lashes this really makes your eyes pop! The generally look kind of reminds me the classic Twiggy look (but that might just be me!).

Before

After

Overall, this mascara is a definite winner for me! I will be trying to find some similar disposable brushes to use on my clients because it really is an amazing mascara! I have been wanting a mascara that makes my lashes look really long, thick & keeps them up so my eyes look bigger & this mascara ticks all these boxes. I'm sure it will be a favourite of mine for a long time. When I find a good product I tend to stick with them!

Thank you for reading my blog! GET BUYING ROLLER LASH! You really won't regret it! If you have any questions or generally comments please feel free to comment or message me!

Emma x