1883 Magazine | Sweet & Sour Issue

1883 is a popular fashion magazine based out of the UK, so I was extremely excited when photographer Jennifer Avello told the team that our story got noticed by this publication.

Female MC Iggy Azalea is on the cover of this months 'Sweet & Sour' Issue.

For the "Mind Your Manor" story, myself, wardrobe stylist Brandy Kraft and Jennifer Avello came up with literally hundreds of ideas, images, inspiration for model Kel of Factor Women. For hair and makeup, I didn't have a clear idea of what I really wanted to do until the day before the shoot after I looked up my number one most inspiring makeup artist: Pat McGrath

The team wanted Kel to have white hair, but we were all undecided on whether we wanted to go with a  wig or go with her natural hair. It wasn't until I saw the behind the scenes images of model Magdalena in the Givenchy FW2013 show on Pat's instagram when the inspiration hit me instantly.

I didn't want to take the 'easy way out' and throw a wig on model Kel, and I really wanted to experiment with Kel's hair for the story, so this image helped inspire me to push my hair skills to another level. I didn't want to completely mimic the pin curl style created by hair stylist Luigi Murenu, but I loved the painterly texture in the hair. 

Myself with the help of assistant Ashley Johns created the hair on Kel within two hours using Ben Nye "Snow White" to create a finger wave style with the hair dye.

I purchased it at Beatnix in Chicago!

It was a MESSY process, and other than practicing on myself, I never worked with this product before. I really didn't know what I was getting myself into, but I knew I had to take a risk and give it a try. My assistant Ashley was absolutely amazing and stayed by my side the whole time, she was very patient, innovative, quick and was a complete sweet heart during the whole shoot.

<< Here's a closer look at the texture in the hair >>

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For the makeup, I wanted the hair to be the main focus. I wanted her brows, lashes, and skin to be completely white, but to represent fall, I wanted her lips to have a heavy color. 

Kelly's brows and lashes are coated with Inglot AMC Gel Liner #76 White.

I played around with Nars Train Bleu as the base color and my trusty good old Inglot lipstick #409 as the matte red color to coat Kelly's lips.

Overall, I was really pleased, happy and proud that I tried something completely new and stepped out my comfort zone.

This is what I encourage all artists to do:

Surprise yourself.

Try something new.

Experiment.

Make mistakes.

Take a risk.

Get messy.

By just taking a leap of faith, this is how some of your greatest achievements can be accomplished.

  

Here is the full nine page editorial,

"Mind Your Manor"

Head to:

- JenniferAvello.com

- BrandyKraftStylist.com

- AndreaSamuelsMakeup.com

to view more photos from our fall story!

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 Photographer | Jennifer Avello

Wardrobe | Brandy Kraft of Artists by Timothy Priano

HMUA | Andrea C. Samuels of Black Board Group

Model | Kelly of Factor Women

HMUA Assistant | Ashley Johns

Photo Assistant | Luke Schneider

 

 

 

Bambi Magazine | May 2013

Wardrobe stylist Thomas Vaughan, photographer Jennifer Avello and myself wanted to create a story with metallics galore: metallic makeup, skin, jeans, wardrobe... All Gold Everything!
We chose model Ashton of Ford Models to bring the metallic story to life.







I experimented and pushed myself to a new level of hair styling as well as playing with new makeup products. I was practicing finger waves on models for many months on various test shoots until I was finally ready to create the challenging style for an editorial.

Practice makes perfect!

I never played with metallic pigment on lips for an editorial, so I tried a few new techniques on the spot and let the artistry flow. Spontaneity is usually the best way to create new makeup trends.

I worked with Illamasqua Ore Pure Pigment on the eyes, lips, cheekbones and as a highlighter all through-out Ashton's skin to play off the wardrobe.





I also worked with Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge in "Chocolate Cherry" as the lip color base and topped it off with Bobbi Brown Lipgloss in "Canary" to pop with the Miu Miu sunglasses.

Here's a look at the eight page story that was selected for the May Issue, as well as a few extras that we all loved.













 

  

*Updated 06.03.13*

Also our Metallica story was reblogged by fashionising.com!
Follow the link below to read more from blogger Tania Braukämper.

The Magic of Metallics

Room 401 | GlassBook

Room 401 | Editorial for glass-book.com

This was a fun editorial to work on! I had the chance to work with Inglot products on the beautiful Echo Nittolitto and Agency Galatea model, Todd Hansen. 

Echo is AMAZING! Once makeup and hair was complete, she completely transformed and goes into character quickly. Loved working with her! Todd was such a gentleman, even when Echo grinded her 6 inch spike heels into his legs, Todd never complained! Room 401 was a story created by my dear friend and phenomenal photographer Jennifer Avello about love, lust and letting go of your desires. Here is the rest of the story:

Photographer + Editor | Jennifer Avello

Models | Echo Nittolitto + Todd Hansen of Agency Galatea

Hair + Makeup | Andrea C. Samuels of The Rock Agency

Wardrobe for Echo | Jacki Debb of Factor Artists Emerging

Wardrobe for Todd | Michelle Jeremias of My Chicago Stylist

Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

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