Inspiration

I like the idea of adding accessories to my make up look to add an extra level of interest and dimension to the design. As previous inspiration shows, I like the idea of the adding a detail into the eyebrows as they were such an important part in Elizabethan beauty. I like the idea of adding pearls to the brows as they were also very important within Elizabethan portraiture and as symbol of wealth and status. I discovered that pearls were used within the brows in the Chanel Autumn/Winter Ready To Wear 2012/2013 show. The eyebrows consisted of sequins, pearls, mineral stones and crystals. These looks will act as inspiration to me. I also like the idea of creating perfectly circular blusher on the cheek. I was however unsure as how to make it circular as well as contemporary and interesting. I then thought about the work of Lisa Eldridge where she used paper make up on a Harvey Nichols Advertising campaign. I thought that this would be a good way of creating a perfectly circular blusher look and acted as my main inspiration. I also want to incorporate pink into my design as it was a very popular colour in representing youth during the Elizabethan era. I want to incorporate it somewhere in the form of contouring just to add some dimension back into the face. I found the pink look below which was created by Alex Box for Illamasqua which I thought was very beautiful and inspiring.


Sources: http://www.makeup4all.com/get-the-look-chanel-autumnwinter-ready-to-wear-2012-2013/
http://www.lisaeldridge.com/blog/25266/harvey-nichols-paper-make-up/#.VGss67RJA20

Paper Make Up
 http://www.lisaeldridge.com/blog/25266/harvey-nichols-paper-make-up/#.VGss67RJA20

Pearl Eyebrows
http://www.makeup4all.com/get-the-look-chanel-autumnwinter-ready-to-wear-2012-2013/

Pink Make Up By Alex Box
 http://bonniechengdesign.com/blog/illamasqua-alex-box/