#1
A Transhuman World
We exist in a Transhuman world with our reliance on machine and powered
energy. There's no better expression of this other than Illmasqua's
futuristic fashions! Here they've utilized Body Electrics' make-up
inspired by, "kinetic energy and the fluidity of the body in motion."
#2
Dia de los Muertos
It's glorious to celebrate our ancestors! Many cultures share in this
ritual, but here we have a fashion tribute for the Mexican holiday, 'Day
of the Dead' (Dia de los Muertos). We love this pre-Columbian
tradition that happens once a year in November!
#3
The Animal Within
We all want to be heroic like the Avatar's Na'vi. Yes it's true, and
that admiration goes alongside her exotic tiger stripes and sultry good
looks! Here 'Make Up For Ever' artists channel Na'vi, and their inner
animal at IMATS.
#4
Alex Box, Make-up Artist I
New body modifications for aesthetic reasons question, "what is beauty"?
In Japan, a trend called 'bagel head' is created by inserting saline
under the skin causing welts that are not too dissimilar to this design.
Could "beauty" as we know it, be slowly turning upside down?
#5
Pop Art: Living & Walking
The American pop artist, Roy Lichtenstein would be so proud to see his
work emulated on people across the world.. or maybe not? But isn't that
what pop art is, popular culture and mass-production? The make-up here
looks so perfect, it actually appears like a virtual comic book.
#6
Flower-Powered Eyes
Pop Art is the flavor here with silk-flower petals used as eyelashes!
There's loads of creativity going on in the makeup industry with new
false eyelash materials, but did you know you can easily make you own?
Everything from feathers to cut-up paper can be DIY-ed and glued onto
fluttering eyelids!
#7
Alex Box, Makeup Artist II
Animated drama stunningly drawn with black eyeliner! We believe this
work is amazing even while seen at a distance, and therefore it's
perfect worn for a night out! Alex Box must've been thinking of the
vintage cartoons starring coquettish, Betty Bop.
#8
Asymetrics
That "one-eye" catches our attention, but don't forgot to look at the
other eye! It can throw you off hiding under that pink silk-flower
veil. This gorgeous design by Rebeca Saray Gude, a makeup artist living
in Madrid, Spain can be seen in detail on the net.
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#9
Scary Or Cute?
Have you seen this look amongst the Anime Cosplay crowd? It's becoming
quite popular with "how-to" make-up lessons on youtube. The look is
both amazing and disturbing when you actually see the real eyes open and
close! Halloween is coming-up, and this could be a non-forgetable
get-up that could have your friends both laughing and freaked!
#10
Goldfinger Can't Touch This!
Photographer, Yulia Gorbachenko's series of female fashion is lux from
head to toe, a decadent nouveau baroque! Gold eye-powder is used to
cover the entire skin and one can't help but think of James Bond's
secretary who died from asphyxiation after being covered with gold paint
in Goldfinger! We love the hint of blue above the eyes, it's
otherworldly.
#11
The Hypnotic Face
The upward movement with the blue eye shadow is simple yet dynamic. Do
you think she looks to be a superheroine, maybe Marvel's Nocturne? The
make-up artist, Perrine Soriano is amazing, but especially with the
help of the perfect model.
#12
Happy Zebra
Doesn't she make you smile?! We love that she's smiling back too!
Although the model's face is much flatter than that of a Zebra's, the
artist executed an amazing job! Unlike the film, "Splice", where
human-animal hybrids become evil and terrorizes people, this Zebra-woman
emulates simple delight.
#13
Paper Eyelashes
Notice the false paper lashes applied above and below the real lash
line? Valeria Lukyanova dubbed the "Human Barbie Doll" and "Real-life
Anime Girl", Anastasiya Shpagina use this trick to enlarge the look of
their eyes. It seems to be catching on in the fashion editorial world
as well.
#14
This Is Not Photoshop
We can't figure out the make-up effect here except that the artist
emphasis is working with surface finishes and texture. Like around the
eyes and on the lips, it's extra shinny while the rest of the face is
rather matte. Isn't it illusory and gorgeous?!
#15
Lost In Space
Makeup artist, Dina Day from Vancouver, Canada, utilizes airbrushing to
get the effect of smooth blended colors. When this painting method is
used on the body, it can appear like "skintight" clothing. Does it
appear like the model is wearing a galactic face mask?
#16
Alex Box's Magic III
Ms. Box is a make-up artist on the biggest fashion designer list for
runway shows and publication campaigns. Her ideas about make-up go
beyond fashion, she says "I was an artist working primarily on
installation using the body as the center of the art." Most known for
her "in-human" make-ups, she creates a dream world of Burton-esque
figures.
#17
Transformer Makeup
This image is one of the more simple styling examples of New York
photograher, Alexandra Leroy. It's wonderfully hard-edged and graphic
utilizing the paper Origami head and neck pieces. Talented
fashon-beauty photographers capture the face like landscapes and Leroy
is one of the best.
#18
Gothic Uni-brows
We're wondering if the lacy design above the brow is a decal? Different
Goths express their styles through the techniques and colours of their
make-up. The red and black palette may be harsh and a contrast to the
popular "Soft Goth" look, but it's bewitching when framed with the fair
hair.
#19
Zorro Would Be Jealous!
It's such a brilliant idea to do! Just "apply" a make-up mask directly
around your eyes for that costume party or a mysterious night out at
your favorite club. Wow, the purple glitter and sparkle really brings
out this gal's blue eyes. Beautiful!
#20
Photographer, Jade Martin
Are you reminded of Batman's seductive villain and eco-terrorist, Poison
Ivy? This fiery redhead isn't sporting botanic greenery, but instead
fauna. Photographer Jade Martin's inventory is usually dominated by
decadent goth fashions, so this is not his ordinary but is
extraordinary.
