The Winter Issue of Zink Magazine just released before Christmas Day. Grab yourself a copy on news stands at Barnes and Noble!
"You & I"
Photographer | Carissa Lancaster of Kliq Studio
Model | Marta of Ford Models
Hair & Makeup | Andrea C. Samuels of Factor Artists
Nail Artist | Ashley Gregory of Ford Artists
This was one of my most favorite projects I worked on for 2015. We had the gel paper concept planned out, but I had no idea what colors to choose before hand, so I literally brought every glitter, pigment and eye shadow color with me to prepare for the day.
I have to start off saying that I absolutely love the team behind Kliq Studio. This was our first time working together on a concept that Ashley Gregory and myself really wanted to bring to life. Carissa and Le allowed us complete creative freedom; it was really refreshing and amazing to work with people that believe in your talents and give you all the time in the world to work your magic.
I started off clean, which is something I always recommend to every makeup artist. Starting off with clean makeup helps me see my canvas (my model) in a very raw and bare moment; it also helps me map out the features on her face that I would like to highlight in the editorial. I really loved the clear nails Ashley applied on Marta, the transparent makeup & nails looked so perfect together.
So I played with my usual favorites for the first look:
AJ Crimson Cream Foundation in Shade #1 & #2
This foundation is so amazing, it creates the perfect dewy, glossy effect on skin and it bounces off the lights beautifully.
Make Up For Ever "Full Cover" Concealer #3
I applied Inglot Face & Body Illuminator #61 all over Marta's hands, arms and face.
On the lips, I used Dior Addict Gloss in "Angelique"
The second look was not featured in Zink Magazine, but it is the current cover for Nails Magazine February Issue
I used Tom Ford lipstick in "Reckless" as the base
and Inglot gold pigment in #24 in the center of Marta's lips.
Here's an unedited image from my camera phone.
Look 3: I wanted to play up Marta's eyes and mimic the faded effect the gel paper created on her skin, so I created an ombre' effect on her brows with the lipstick.
I used Tom Ford "Bruised Plum" on her brows and brow bone
I applied Inglot Gold Pigment all over Marta's top and lower lid.
On her lips I mixed OCC Lip Tar "Androgyne" with NYX Lip Palette in "Oranges"
Look 4: I wanted to create a wet effect on her eyes, so I used "Silver" pigment by mac with a clear gloss on top on the outer corners of her eyes.
On the inner corners I used a red eye shadow #50 by Inglot.
Ashley created this amazing silver foil on her nails and I fell in love with the results.
Look 5 was not chosen by Zink, but we all loved this look.
The yellow in the inner corners of her eyes was actually an accident.
I used Inglot Yellow Face & Body Pigment #237 for my first time and I had no idea it would splatter every where. I was about to clean it off and start over, but by that time it was starting to get dark outside and I didn't want to waste too much time. I just went with it and made a splatter effect with a neon pink pigment from MAC.
The blueish green on her lower lid and top lid was Inglot eye shadow #317 with Inglot black gel liner in #77
Look 6: We were going to go even more crazy, but the model needed to leave at a certain time so we had to cut it short. I kept it super simple and applied Dior Addict Lip Glow Balm with "Turkish Delight" by Nars on top.
Overall, I am super DUPER happy with the results the team created!!
We had a blast on set and I look forward to creating even more beauty editorials in the future.
