inspirations

Yet again, apologies for the lack of posting of late, but I've been struggling to find the hours in the day to sleep let alone come up with some new makeup!!!

I've found myself with a few moments today, however, before having to get ready for work again, so I decided to make a post of all of the women/men that inspire my makeup...

First of all, there would be the fabulous woman who inspires my day-to-day glamour...

 

The fabulous Dita Von Teese.

Of course, I'm inspired by Burlesque makeup in general; the beautiful Roxy Velvet, and the fabulously sassy Jami Deadly to name but two of the artists I admire for more than just their makeup. A porcelain matt base, smoulering red lips and statement eyes... It's just THE erfect look for me!

This of course leads me on to the wonderful works of Gil Elvgren....

 

Yes, I know they're not real. And yes, I know there is a large opulation of women who find this kind of work degrading... but you know what? I find it empowering to be able to take this art, and use it to my advantage! Which woman does not want to look like a pin-up girl???

 

And how much closer could you get than Jean Hagen??? (Singing In The Rain)

What a beautiful woman! She really does smoulder in every respect of the word! Gorgeous hair, wonderful bone structure.... if I looked like Jean Hagen, I would be a very happy woman.

 

And speaking of pin-up girls,there isn't a more obvious reference than the beautiful Marilyn Monroe.

Not only was her makeup perfect, her hair pefrect, but she was a bigger woman! Fuck size zero, what girl wouldn't want to look like Marilyn?! (as I'm sure my wonderful Friend Carla would agree!)

 

From Marilyn to Jeffree Star.I've posted about him before, and probably will continue to post about this wonderfully stunning man. The makeup is always perfection, and not many people could get away with having bright pink hair and still look amazing... (I know I certainly didn't!) He has a large following, and I'm not afraid to say that I like Scene Girls!

 

Don't her eyes just POP!? Yet again,I think I like Scene makeup because it's pale and dramatic. Only Scene Girls could wear concealer on their lips and still look good, and a piercing or two just adds to the beuatiful qualities of Scene Girls.

 

After mentioning piercings, I couldn't go any further without putting a Suicide Girl in here. Tattoos, piercings, and often heavy makeup.... Alternative pin-up girls... what's not to love???

 

Gordon Espinet... MAC Artiste. Such vision. This piece was created using the dishevelled glamour of hollywood starletts ie. Lindsay Lohan, and the Olsen twins. Pale skin, and massive amounts of smudged eyeliner makes me happy. 

 

and finally, without these fabulous men, the Drag Queens of Newcastle Gay Scene, I would never have become so fascinated with makeup. Left to right...

Miss Rory, Penny Arcade, Miss Kitty, Ophelia Balls, Sushe Buffet, Tequila Mockingbird and Vicky Paris.

Amazing men, amazing makeup, and all of the tips I have learnt have come from these men here.

Anyway, sorry for the massive post haha, but it's better than nothing.

mwah

xxxxxx