GUNK: The Daily Strokes of a Make-Up Artist

Vol. 1

Dana Brushette shoots for Stephanie Connell Designs

Accessories by Fashion Crimes

When Dana and I were dreaming up a story for this editorial, the words, ‘What would a fashionable alien do if she came to Earth,’ came to mind.

Recently I was asked by photographer, and close friend Dana Brushette, to be on set as a make-up artist for an editorial shoot for London based designer Stephanie Connell.

I quickly responded with a “YES!” Having worked with her before many times I knew there was nothing more exiting than being on set with her.

After days of mulling over the make-up looks to be delivered for this shoot, I thought that a little improvisation would be best. Since I had never worked with designer Stephanie Connell, hair stylist Andrea Harrison, or model Joanna Eggett before, I thought I would wait until I got the full team together to create any make-up looks.

Upon meeting the fabulous trio, getting a closer look at the designs, and meeting with Andrew and bouncing ideas off one another, I knew I had a vision in mind.

With studio fix fluid, and a heavy dusting of powder, I matted Joanna’s face; giving it that dried up look. After we finished the base I swept a soft brown under her eyes, and etched an angular shape into the inner corners of her lids, highlighting it with a white to intensify her eye shape.

Her brows were strong, and stood alone, so I simply extended them to reach the contours of her eye shadow.

I applied a thick coat of mascara to her top lashes only, and rimmed her waterline with my favorite eyeliner Smolder, by MAC Cosmetics. For the first two looks I dulled her lips, concealing them, giving her a very high fashion look. I reminded the team about the importance of the balance in make-up artistry. Because of her strong brow, dark hair and the complexity of Stephanie’s designs, going over board on the made-up could potentially ruin the look. “Always find the balance.”

The last time I shot with Dana Brushette was late winter, at the Gladstone Hotel here in Toronto. We were shooting for local street wear designer, Christopher J. Nevin, in room 314, the Billio room. We had to hide out from the cold, and crank the heat, crammed in the small room shooting for hours. Luckily, this was not the case for this photo shoot.

This time we had sunlight! And summer heat! So, after two hours or so of hair and make-up we all packed up our kits and moved outside to catch some rays while we watched the model work her wear, and showcase some elegant Fashion Crimes pieces.

Model Joanna Eggett elegantly portrays a fashionable alien, wearing her futuristic outfit by designer Stephanie Connell. The silver and metallic plum colors played well with one of Fashion Crimes most lovable pieces; THE BENDY!

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