Showing posts with label When Inspiration Strikes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label When Inspiration Strikes. Show all posts

Monday, 20 April 2009

Blogs to Bookmark: {a glamorous little side project}

{a glamorous little side project} is a collection of fashion pictures and editorials posted by the blogger behind {this is glamorous}.

A great resource for inspiration {a glamorous little side project} is definitely worth a bookmark. Here are a few of my favourite shots posted recently...Enjoy!

Eternamente Inocente, Vanidad April 2009 by Esperanza Moya

Editorial: And God Created Woman; Model: Abbey Lee Kershaw; Photographer: Max Doyle; Stylist: Naomi Smith; Magazine: Vogue Australia May 2009


Editorial - Haute Bohème, Model - Inguna Butane in Vogue Germany April 2009

Stop by {a glamorous little side project} and let me if you feel inspired by leaving a comment.

Picture Source: {a glamorous little side project}

Tuesday, 14 April 2009

When Inspiration Strikes: Signe Vilstrup

Yesterday, Ez over at Creature Comforts, posted this beautiful collage showcasing the work of Danish photographer Signe Vilstrup. I thought these shots where so beautiful I just had to share them with you all here too.

Wouldn't you love to have work like this in your book?....I know I sure would.

Ez often features beautiful photography on her blog so why not take some time to explore Creature Comforts next time you need a little inspiration.

Let me know what you think of Signe Vilstrup's work and which photographers are inspiring you right now by leaving a comment.

Picture Source: Creature Comforts (Photographer, Signe Vilstrup)

Friday, 6 February 2009

When Inspiration Strikes: Gucci S/S 09

Inspiration is everywhere. That’s a fact. But who or what caught my eye this week….

I am sooooo in love with the jewel tones seen in the new Gucci ad campaign, shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.


Every time I open a magazine I swoon over the bold use of colour on the eyes and am drawn to the rich, vibrant purples that make the Gucci campaign stand out to me. I am itching to introduce some colour into my work now and can definitely hear my Yaby Pearl Paints calling to me!

Eyes smoldered in jewel tones on the Gucci S/S09 runway too as Pat McGrath injected the same intensity of colour into the show that we are now seeing in the ad campaign. Using a vivid turquoise shade on the eyes she took inspiration from the beautiful aqua accent colour used in the collection. View the full Gucci S/S 09 show here.

Victoria Kirby interviews Pat McGrath and Luigi Murenu who talk through the hair and makeup choices for the show below. Its a great peek behind the scenes with Allure so enjoy!




What has inspired you this week...are the new trends for spring exciting you yet? Let me know what you think of the Gucci campaign and leave a comment.

Related Posts
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Pat McGrath Interview With ELLE Magazine
When Inspiration Strikes: Joshua Petker

Picture Source: Gucci.com

Tuesday, 20 January 2009

When Inspiration Strikes: Lady Gaga

Inspiration is everywhere. That’s a fact. But who or what caught my eye this week….

I am in love with the Lady Gaga video for 'Lets Dance' and feel inspired to do a 'too cool for school' club kids shoot every time I catch this on 4Music!



The video also leads my thoughts to the Boombox clubbers that took dressing up to another level and pushed the boundaries with their makeup skills. I am always inspired by these outlandish party goers to think outside the box and have fun with my makeup brushes. Check out Dirty Dirty Dancing to see more from Boombox.





London is such a melting pot for fashion and creativity...I really should get out more often, haha!

Let me know what you think of Lady Gaga and the Boombox ravers, leave a comment.

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Picture Source: youtube.com, dirtydirtydancing.com

Sunday, 11 January 2009

When Inspiration Strikes: Joshua Petker

Inspiration is everywhere. That’s a fact. But who or what caught my eye this week….

Inspiration struck earlier this week when I came across a post on The Coveted featuring the work of LA based artist Joshua Petker.


Although his work has a dark, melancholy quality to it I was drawn to his bold use of colour and the strokes he used in the paintings. Since stumbling across Joshua's work I have felt compelled to snap out of my squeaky-clean commercial beauty bubble and start experimenting with colour and texture!

What do you feel when you look at this painting. Does it inspire you? Let me know if it rocks your world too and leave a comment!

Further Reading

Manuel Bello interview for fecalface.com

Joshua Petker

Picture Source: joshuapetker.com

This is the first in a series of weekly posts where I will share with you something that inspires me.


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