The
Bodyshop returned to Fashion Scout this season to prep and pamper
both the models backstage and the guests in the exhibition space with
their complimentary services which included a manicure station, a
make-up stand, and the new addition of a Skincare Consultation stand.
Day
1
We
saw Fashion Scout's chief make-up artist Lan Nguyen Grealis create a
look straight out of James Kelly's imagination to accompany the
showing of his Merit Award winning collection. Using Bodyshop's
Vitamin E Face Mist-from the skincare kit, Crazy Sexy Crimson
lipstick and a green shadow-both from the Colour Crush Collection,
Lan created a dewy-skinned, stained lip, smudged eyeshadow, morning
after look.
Day
2
The
schedule on the second day was packed with eight shows including the
Ones To Watch presentation. We spoke with Lan Nguyen Grealis about
how she created a singular make-up look that fit the brief of each of
the three designers.
For
Ones to Watch we wanted to go for a London feel but at the same time
keep it to quite a luxury, modern finish. We went for beautiful skin,
very groomed and created controlled highlights using powders and
shimmers. The main accent which we used on the eyes was a graphic
eyeliner under the eye, instead of just having it all black we broke
it up. We had black undertones and then we used facelace in metallic
along with a pale colour. We used lilacs, turquoise and pink pastel
tones, the idea was that it worked against the skin tone of the
models so for anyone who was dark skinned we used the opposite colour
such as a yellow or bright turquoise.
Day
3
Fashion
Scout ventured into the privacy of the Skin Consultation booth and
spoke with one of Bodyshop's skin experts about the benefits of
having such a great, complimentary service available to guests during
the abrasive cold of a February fashion week.
Day
4
Ahead
of the Dora Abodi show, we spoke to Lan Nguyen about what inspired
the make-up look and the products used to bring the look to life.
"We
were originally inspired by the horns created with the models
hair which made us immediately think of fantasy but with a hint of
Goth So the overall look I would say is fantasy Goth but with
metallic eyes, we wanted to make it quite dark by using white
porcelain skin but making the eyes black and glossy. With the lips we
wanted to go with a natural shade which then makes the concept seem
more realistic."
"We
are using a black Body Shop eye shadow along with metallic Sugar
Cubes to make it glimmer a little bit. When we started with the base
we mixed foundation with the Illuminating Vitamin E Cream as this
makes the skin more translucent so it’s not a heavy foundation and
makes the skin look more porcelain and shiny. We are using gloss on
the eyes in the key areas, these being the inner and outer eye
corners, this brings out the element of the black and makes it look
quite greasy. I would call this an irregular smoky eye as it is
square and looks different on every model.
Day
5
As
Fashion Scout winds down after another successful season, we're
already looking forward to hosting the Bodyshop's ever-popular stands
during the next show season!
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