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Recently inspired by the movie Dead Silence, here is my interpretation of both Billy (the ventriloquist dummy) and Mary Shaw (the Ventriloquist).
Beware the stare of Mary Shaw. She had no children only dolls. And if you see her in your dreams, Be sure to never ever scream.
This past weekend I was competing in a Fantasy Makeup Competition for the Asian Expo in Vancouver. It was such an amazing experience; being given a theme (Asian inspired) and then having to create an entire look within 2 hours. Not only did I meet some extremely talented artists and see various styles of makeup, I was able to push myself out of my comfort zone and learn a lot as well. Even though I was not chosen to move on to the next round, I was so happy just to be apart of the competition as it was my first one!
The inspiration for my look first started with a snake; since the look had to be Asian inspired and it being the year of the snake, I thought that was a really cool theme to play off of. So I knew right from the beginning I wanted the shape of the look to be very angular. Then I started doing research to chose my colouring (red, gold and black). I then started to really like the look and idea of a Geisha; their look is so simple but is so striking. Lastly, Lady Gaga became an inspiration for the look which I used in mainly the hair, styling and wardrobe!
To see the rest of the photos from the competition, go to…
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.339909332781067.66929.117250128380323&type=1
The entire team at JRW Beauty wants to welcome Kurtis Lauwereys as our newest fashion blogger! We all believe Kurtis will not only bring a depth of knowledge to the blog, but a wealth of passion as well. Joshua first discovered Kurtis through his artwork and then soon realized his immense passion for fashion. He knew that Kurtis would be a perfect fit for the blog and could eventually join the London team to assist in styling and artistic direction. Keep an eye out for Kurtis’ first post!
Nail art continues to grow and evolve with such fascinating ideas! Chrome nails are perfect for those looking for a more futuristic look. The design flexibility with chrome nails are endless; these ones have a black border but you could paint cheetah print on top, add a statement nail or even add a sheer layer of colour on top! Have you ever tried chrome nails? What are your thoughts on them?
Here are Joshua’s latest work where he not only did the makeup, but the hair, nails and styling as well! The shoot contained three separate looks, skin focus, lip focus, and an eye/blending focus but all followed the same theme! Check out some of our favourite shots!
Benefit “Hello Flawless” Oxygen Wow Brightening Makeup
Price: $42 (Canadian)
Where to Buy: Shoppers Drug Mart, Murale, Sephora.
Coverage: 3/5 (not quality coverage)
Wear-ability: 1.5/5
Packaging: 4/5
Colour Selection: 2/5
Overall: 3/5
(Above): Joshua wearing Hello Flawless on half the face.
Every editorial has some sort of story, theme or underlying message that the artist(s) is/are trying to portray. Joshua recently created a beauty story simply by using makeup. The main theme was the stages of an unsuccessful love; the lover, the wounded and the heartbroken. The main character was portrayed as an aristocratic women who’s relationship fails.
The Lover: a sophisticated look; classic and simple makeup to represent a women of innocence, wealth and desire.
The Wounded: a sophisticated look that is starting to darken and become corrupted. The black and red ombre lips represent a woman who is going through a heart ache. The golden eyes are starting to deepen as confidence begins to fade.
The Heartbroken: a dark, lifeless look that represents a woman who has tried but has given up on the battle of love. The once ombre lips are now completely black, the once golden eyes are pure black with a gold iridescent. The face becomes severely contoured and has lost all cheek colour.
Smokey Eye Makeup Tutorial
Here is Joshua’s latest makeup tutorial on the smokey eye! If you have any questions or suggestions for future tutorials, let us know!
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Above is the duo eye shadow from Nars called Pandora!
JRW Beauty wishes Madame Watier a very happy birthday! Such an inspirational women who brings so much glitter and life to the Canadian cosmetic industry! Many more beautiful years to come!
