You can see all the behind the scenes here, here and here.
Here are my faves from all 3 shoots :)
Photographer: Tyrone Bradley
Makeup & Hair: Candice Mac Nicol
Models: Kayla from Models International/Boss Models (first 2) & Skye from Ice Models
Monday, May 6, 2013
MY WORK ~ VOLCOM
Guys, I LOVE working on the Volcom shoots...for reals. The team is amazing, the clothes are beautiful and the vibe is epic. It's such a collaboration; there are no egos and everyone's opinion is welcomed. It's so great to work with confident people who are comfortable in themselves and their work.
You can see all the behind the scenes here, here and here.
Here are my faves from all 3 shoots :)
Photographer: Tyrone Bradley
Makeup & Hair: Candice Mac Nicol
Models: Kayla from Models International/Boss Models (first 2) & Skye from Ice Models
You can see all the behind the scenes here, here and here.
Here are my faves from all 3 shoots :)
Photographer: Tyrone Bradley
Makeup & Hair: Candice Mac Nicol
Models: Kayla from Models International/Boss Models (first 2) & Skye from Ice Models
Friday, May 3, 2013
UPDATED WEBSITE
Guys, go have a little squizz at my updated website....new advertising work and some beauty too! I am very proud :)
Monday, April 29, 2013
BEHIND THE SCENES ~ GIRLS IN BOYS CLOTHES EDITORIAL SHOOT
I've been planning this shoot for ages and finally I managed to get the entire team together on the same day.
The final product is amazing and I can't wait to show you guys...there'll be a makeup tutorial too ;)
Photographer: Vaughan Treyvellan
Makeup & Hair: Me
Styling: Adele Schmitz
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
MAKEUP TUTORIAL ~ NEUTRAL UNDER EYE LINING & RED LIP [SIREN SHOOT]
So, you may have seen my little write up on StyleScoop on how to create the makeup look from our Siren shoot.
Behind the scenes here!
I am very proud to be a small part of such a dynamic team and I will be posting about 2 "how-to's" a month showing how you can take current trends or looks from my shoots and use them everyday.
On my blog, I will be doing more in-depth, pro explanations on how I created each look and the products used.
So without further babbling, here is the face chart and full run down of the look I created on Sam:
1. Due to the fact that I was planning on using browns and skin tones to shape the face, I didn't use colour on the face chart. I used pencil just to judge how the lines and shading would change the shape of the face.
2. I started with skin care prep; cleanse and moisturise. I then used Laura Gellar Spackle to prime the skin.
3. I used Mehron HD Cream Foundation in Light 4 and only in the smallest amount as Sam has near flawless skin. I added a tiny bit of Bobbi Brown concealer in Sand and Warm Ivory under her eyes and at the base of her nose. I also used YSL Touche Eclat #2 and #8 on the inside corners of her eyes, down the centre of her nose and under the arch of her eyebrow to add a subtle highlight. The Mehron foundation doesn't require much powder as it has a velvety matte finish, but I did use a little MAC Blot powder in Medium on her forehead and the sides of her nose.
4. Before adding blush, I used Benefit Watts Up to highlight from the top of her cheekbones in a C-shape around the temple just to end of her eyebrow. Using a stipling brush, I applied the smallest amount of MAC So sweet, So easy and Desert Rose cream blush to her cheeks and blended it in well.
5. I use MAC Groundwork as a primer for Sam's eyes, applying a thin layer to her socket and then a slightly thicker, well-blender out layer under the eye. I worked some MAC Saddle into this, focusing the rest of the shadow only under the eye. Using my fave Chanel #14 brush, I applied a thin layer of Urban Decay Snakebite to the outer corner and Urban Decay Smog towards the inner corner. As a highlight to the inner corner, I used Urban Decay Halfbaked, a beautiful rich gold shadow. I tightlined the top lid with Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Zero and lined the bottom with Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Underground, which is similar to MAC Teddy but waterproof and without the annoying smudging. I used MAC Chromagraphic pencil NC15/NW20 in her waterline to ensure her eyes looked bright and large. I finished her eyes with Maybelline Colossal in waterproof black, after adding three bunches of lashes to the outer corner of each eye.
6. Sam has the most incredible eyebrows and there's nothing I love more than groomed, full eyebrows! However, for this shoot, I wanted her brows to be bold but not too neat so I used MAC Brow Set in Show Off.
7. I wanted a rich red tone for Sam's lips and I wanted them to, if not be the focal point, be able to hold their own against her intense eyes, so I highlighted the bow of her top lip and the middle of her bottom lip with Urban Decay Halfbaked eye shadow and then applied MAC lip liner in Cherry. I then added L'Oreal Refined Ruby and matte out her lips with MAC Prep+Prime translucent setting powder.
I'm really happy with the final result and how well the makeup held up throughout the shoot. Even Adele commented on the fact that I only had to touch up the lips (and only once after Sam had had some coffee.)
I was also stoked with how well the look came together and how it worked with the story but still complimented Sam's vibe.
xx
Behind the scenes here!
I am very proud to be a small part of such a dynamic team and I will be posting about 2 "how-to's" a month showing how you can take current trends or looks from my shoots and use them everyday.
On my blog, I will be doing more in-depth, pro explanations on how I created each look and the products used.
So without further babbling, here is the face chart and full run down of the look I created on Sam:
Thanks to Vaughan for creating my custom Playplay Creations face chart.
1. Due to the fact that I was planning on using browns and skin tones to shape the face, I didn't use colour on the face chart. I used pencil just to judge how the lines and shading would change the shape of the face.
2. I started with skin care prep; cleanse and moisturise. I then used Laura Gellar Spackle to prime the skin.
3. I used Mehron HD Cream Foundation in Light 4 and only in the smallest amount as Sam has near flawless skin. I added a tiny bit of Bobbi Brown concealer in Sand and Warm Ivory under her eyes and at the base of her nose. I also used YSL Touche Eclat #2 and #8 on the inside corners of her eyes, down the centre of her nose and under the arch of her eyebrow to add a subtle highlight. The Mehron foundation doesn't require much powder as it has a velvety matte finish, but I did use a little MAC Blot powder in Medium on her forehead and the sides of her nose.
4. Before adding blush, I used Benefit Watts Up to highlight from the top of her cheekbones in a C-shape around the temple just to end of her eyebrow. Using a stipling brush, I applied the smallest amount of MAC So sweet, So easy and Desert Rose cream blush to her cheeks and blended it in well.
5. I use MAC Groundwork as a primer for Sam's eyes, applying a thin layer to her socket and then a slightly thicker, well-blender out layer under the eye. I worked some MAC Saddle into this, focusing the rest of the shadow only under the eye. Using my fave Chanel #14 brush, I applied a thin layer of Urban Decay Snakebite to the outer corner and Urban Decay Smog towards the inner corner. As a highlight to the inner corner, I used Urban Decay Halfbaked, a beautiful rich gold shadow. I tightlined the top lid with Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Zero and lined the bottom with Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Underground, which is similar to MAC Teddy but waterproof and without the annoying smudging. I used MAC Chromagraphic pencil NC15/NW20 in her waterline to ensure her eyes looked bright and large. I finished her eyes with Maybelline Colossal in waterproof black, after adding three bunches of lashes to the outer corner of each eye.
6. Sam has the most incredible eyebrows and there's nothing I love more than groomed, full eyebrows! However, for this shoot, I wanted her brows to be bold but not too neat so I used MAC Brow Set in Show Off.
7. I wanted a rich red tone for Sam's lips and I wanted them to, if not be the focal point, be able to hold their own against her intense eyes, so I highlighted the bow of her top lip and the middle of her bottom lip with Urban Decay Halfbaked eye shadow and then applied MAC lip liner in Cherry. I then added L'Oreal Refined Ruby and matte out her lips with MAC Prep+Prime translucent setting powder.
I'm really happy with the final result and how well the makeup held up throughout the shoot. Even Adele commented on the fact that I only had to touch up the lips (and only once after Sam had had some coffee.)
I was also stoked with how well the look came together and how it worked with the story but still complimented Sam's vibe.
xx
Friday, April 12, 2013
IN MY BAG ~ A LITTLE URBAN DECAY LOVE FEST
I recently purchased a couple new things from Urban Decay and I am loving them!
The 24/7 glide-on pencils are waterproof. They go on smooth and velvety with a great pigment. I bought Zero because I was in serious need of a liner that could tight line and didn't move. The Underground liner is very similar to the MAC Teddy in colour but it doesn't smudge or move. This colour is great for blue and green eyes! I used both on the recent Siren shoot and Sam (the model) commented after her shower that the makeup wasn't easy to wash off - just what you want for a water shoot!
By the way, the swatch on the left is two swipes of the liner. The swatch on the right is after wiping it twice with a wet wipe. Not too shabby huh?!
I'm not such a fan of lip gloss...if fact, I almost never use it! So I am a big lover of lip butters and pencils...getting one with a little shine is even better.
The pigment and payoff of these pencils is amazing. My only concern is trying to sharpen the soft lip pencils, I've had some issues with my MUFE pencils so if anyone has any clever ideas, send them my way please. Actually just had a brainwave, I'm gonna try sticking them in the fridge first....nice one Candice!
The colours I use the most of the 2 palettes are Snakebite, Darkhorse, Smog and HalfBaked but I also love Busted, Hustle and Toasted (purple-ish colours are great for my hazel eyes).
I've heard great things about other Urban Decay products and if/when I get my hands on them, I'll let you know :)
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
MY WORK ~ MR PRICE KIDS SHOOT WITH VIDEO
Ah I love my little munchkins. Kids can be exceptionally tough to work with but we have the cutest kids on the Mr P shoots. They've worked with us for a couple shoots now so they feel comfortable with us and know what to expect.
On the last shoot we tried to go a little "edgier" with the kids....as much as you can with a 4-year old on a sugar high!
The little ones get powdered and if they need it a little cover up but the client prefers to keep them as natural as possible for obvious reasons.
The teens we work with are all amazing and we have so much fun working with them. Some of them work better than adult models!
I use tinted moisturizer or a BB cream on the teens and a little concealer and YSL Touche Eclat if they need it. The girls get a little blush, mascara and lip butter.
This particular shoot was 4 days long and we (the adults) had a much deserved cocktail after the last day...but as tired as we may have been, we were all very happy with the shots and toasted to another successful kids shoot!
Here's a little behind the scenes video...I love how happy Vaughan is in all the shots!
Photographer: Vaughan Treyvellan
Makeup & Hair: Candice Mac Nicol
Stylist: Adele Schmidtz
On the last shoot we tried to go a little "edgier" with the kids....as much as you can with a 4-year old on a sugar high!
The little ones get powdered and if they need it a little cover up but the client prefers to keep them as natural as possible for obvious reasons.
The teens we work with are all amazing and we have so much fun working with them. Some of them work better than adult models!
I use tinted moisturizer or a BB cream on the teens and a little concealer and YSL Touche Eclat if they need it. The girls get a little blush, mascara and lip butter.
This particular shoot was 4 days long and we (the adults) had a much deserved cocktail after the last day...but as tired as we may have been, we were all very happy with the shots and toasted to another successful kids shoot!
Here's a little behind the scenes video...I love how happy Vaughan is in all the shots!
Photographer: Vaughan Treyvellan
Makeup & Hair: Candice Mac Nicol
Stylist: Adele Schmidtz
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