Current Trends in Hair & Make-Up: Current Trends in Make-Up

Vivienne Westwood Red Label- LFW SS15

The one word I can confidently say about Vivienne Westwood or her collections is: extraordinary, and her SS15 collection was no exception. Provocative, unique and extraordinary as always. The clothes were rich in colour and print; fresh, crisp, summer-ready pieces that were influenced by three things: Ancient Greece and paganism, the work of Russian artist Leon Bakst, and 18th century French fashion- from set design to the clothes.

Among the historical designs, we can also spot style icon Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn is a Hollywood icon who brings a touch of glamour to the collection. All of these influences can be seen throughout the whole show, and this is probably why the make-up is so different for each model.

The hair- and make-up was an individual and unique creation for each 30 of the models at the show. Make-up artist Val Garland was responsible for the make-up at the show.

From pretty princesses, to grungy girls, punk characters and Marilyn Monroe, there was all sorts of looks at this show.
Even though the make-up was quite unusual for the show, Val kept the skin quite natural and dewy which is a huge trend on the catwalk. No heavy products, no "cakeyness", but fresh, flawless complexion.

Hair:

The key hair stylist was Mark Hampton, Global Hair Ambassador for Toni& Guy. The models' hairstyle was also slightly different, but they all had a slight modern punk twist to their hairstyle. Some of the models had high, twisted buns and others had a french twist on the top of their heads, sort of like a "pretty girl's mohawk".

So let's see how they achieved this look:

First they applied Toni&Guy Hair Meet Wardrobe Prep Volume Plumping mousse throughout the lengths of the hair to create a natural volume. They than combed all the hair to one side and clipped it. They dried the mousse with a hair-dryer to secure the hair. This was followed by a small amount of Toni&Guy Hair Meet Wardrobe Classic Shine Gloss Serum, through the mid-lengths and ends for some added shine. They than twisted the hair into a french twist and secured it with some extra pins. They finished off the look with a generous amount of Toni&Guy Hair Meet Wardrobe Classic Medium Hold Spray to hold the look in place.

The Show:

Reference:

1. viviennewestwood.com (2014) Hair & Make-up Inspiration- Red Label SS15 [Online]

Available at: http://www.viviennewestwood.com/sites/default/files/backstage_06.jpg

(Accessed: 07 December 2015)

2. viviennewestwood.com (2014) Hair & Make-up Inspiration- Red Label SS15 [Online]

Available at: http://www.viviennewestwood.com/sites/default/files/backstage_02.jpg

(Accessed: 07 December 2015)

3. viviennewestwood.com (2014) Hair & Make-up Inspiration- Red Label SS15 [Online]

Available at: http://www.viviennewestwood.com/sites/default/files/backstage_04.jpg

(Accessed: 07 December 2015)

4. thejoye (2014) There's only one Westwood.[Online]

Available at: http://www.thejoye.com/style/theres-only-one-westwood/

(Accessed: 07 December 2015)
5. viviennewestwood.com (2014) Hair & Make-up Inspiration- Red Label SS15 [Online]

Available at: http://www.viviennewestwood.com/sites/default/files/backstage_05.jpg

(Accessed: 07 December 2015)
6. [Online]
Available at: http://www.fashionising.com/runway/b--vivienne-westwood-red-label-beauty-ss-15-79781.html#6
(Accessed: 07 December 2015)
7. thejoye (2014) There's only one Westwood.[Online]
Available at: http://www.thejoye.com/style/theres-only-one-westwood/
(Accessed: 07 December 2015)
8. Rad Doll Magazine(2014) Vivienne Westwood Red Label SS15 [Online]
Available at: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/62/de/b2/62deb20f518403e712d7066d53aa4cc6.jpg
(Accessed: 07 December 2015)

Toni&Guy Products. (2014) Backstage at London Fashion Week SS15 with Vivienne Westwood Red Label Online]

Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHQzBbOOcRw

(Accessed: 07 December 2015)
British Fashion Council.(2014Vivienne Westwood Red Label SS15 at London Fashion Week. [Online]
Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYCYkucHqGU
(Accessed: 07 December 2015)

Milan Fashion Week- SS15

Looking at the photos of Alberta Ferretti's SS15 collection feels like opening the gates to the Garden of Eden and experiencing what lies behind them. Alberta Ferretti captured elements of romance and nature.
It was all about fringing and flowers. The main elements of this collection were: bohemian, ethereal nude and blush chiffon pieces with long, floor-sweeping hemlines. The models floated down the runway so effortlessly.
There were also a hint of Native American vibe, thanks to fringe detailing and garments made from soft tan leather, accompanied by hippie style sandals.

What I loved about this collection was that the pieces looked so romantic and that I could wear every single piece of the collection for any summer day or night.

This super feminine message was definitely the central focus of the show:

"Through this collection, I wanted to express a sense of freedom possessed by women who think for themselves..."- Alberta Ferretti

Source: http://www.buro247.com/me/fashion/feed/ss15-alberta-ferretti-mfw.html

Hair: Guido

Undone, festival waves that are simple yet elegant and fresh. This sort of effortless, tousled look became a symbol of the modern, chic girl.
To achieve this texture, Redken Creative Consultant Guido used Redken's Fashion Waves 07 Texturising Sea Salt Spray and curling iron to create the perfect combination of a natural, undone texture and feminine waves.

"At this moment in time, easy hair feels the most modern, and that's the overall feeling we get with this hairstyle," says Guido. "The Alberta Ferretti girl is kind of a hippie, but still very feminine and soft, so I left the hair a bit natural, with some nice chunky texture and loose curls. I sprayed Fashion Waves 07 throughout the hair, and then used two different sized curling irons to add more movement. Then I applied more Fashion Waves 07 to pull out the curls a bit, creating that nice matte texture."

Make-Up:

Beautiful, natural, glowing skin- no heavy foundation or powder- was definitely one of the key elements of the make-up look for this show. The other was the warm peach toned eyeshadow and blusher. Eyes were contoured with a soft peach shadow and a fine line of black eyeliner was applied to the upper lash line, but only to the roots of the lashes to intensify the eyes. Only a light coat of mascara was applied to the lashes to keep it nice and simple. Nothing too crazy.

The make-up artists kept the lips very natural by gently pushing peach toned lip balm over the lips for a soft finish. Eyebrows were also kept very natural, soft and feminine.

"The right shade of peach adds instant life and youth without draining the complexion like some pinks can"- says make-up artist Terry Barber. "When pinks have a lot of blue in them, the contrast with pale skin can be too much, making peach a more flattering, blowy option for cold-weather skin."