Makeup Looks Research - Mask Making

McQueen Catwalk Show

I needed a makeup look to compliment my mask design. Having chosen the theme of Pagan Mythology and inspired by my research on Alexander McQueen's 'Gazelle eye' catwalk look, I wanted to explore a bold graphic eye for my pagan goddess character so I started by researching into more high fashion catwalk looks.

Hache, Dior, Chanel Spring 2014

I love this look desined for Chanel SS14, it's almost a mask in itself and since my design is a half mask, I am thinking something bold is needed to balance the final photo.

Chanel

When I think about a goddess inspired makeup look, Katy Perry's Dark Horse Video comes to mind immediately!

I am using black, white and blue colour scheme for the mask and headpiece. I went with this initial idea as it seemed to work well with my final design idea. I have kept the makeup look less polished to give more of a feel of the natural paints that were  used by the ancient Britain's.

I am keeping a natural base with stronger contouring than I have shown here. I tried doing a blue lip but felt it was too theatrical for a fashion look.

The Mask:

I have charted my design of the mask in my sketch book so I will add some visuals of my mood boards and the design process in later posts but here are some pics of the finished mask and headdress.