Day Time Look Final Images

Urban Decay Inspired Day Time Test Shoot

This week in our studio session with Kat, we did a test shoot for our brand inspired day-time look.  As you know, my chosen brand is Urban Decay, and my inspiration for this look was their Naked Skin Collection.  

I chose to keep the make-up very light and fresh.  The skin was kept dewy with the use of an illuminating face cream and satin primer underneath the foundation, I actually used UD's Naked Foundation, which has a buildable coverage but still allows your model's skin to shine through.  I used the Naked 1 Palette to create a subtle, defined eye.  To keep with the glowing theme, I made sure the main features of the face were highlighted using a cream highlighter.  To complete the look, as glossy lips are a main feature in the Naked Line Campaigns, I used a nude lipstick and added a pinky/beige gloss.

Daytime Look- Facechart and Hairchart

The aim is to create a natural, dewy look with minimal eyes and nude glossy lips.  I will define the eyes with a brown/ taupe shadow with a shimmer champagne colour to add a highlight.  I will also highlight the skin with a cream highlight to keep the look natural, as the idea is to keep the make-up light and day time appropriate.

For my natural Day Time look, I wanted to keep the hair soft and tousled to go with the understated make-up.  I thought a messy, curly chignon would be perfect for this, with tousled hair falling around the face to add a pretty, softness to the style.

Day Time Look Testing

After designing my day time look and completing my test shoot in class, I further practised the look on my friend Molly.  I thought this was a good idea, as I wasn't 100% sure who my model would be for the actual shoot, so this gave me a chance to see how I would have to alter the look to suit a different eye and face shape.  For my test shoot, my model was Meg, who has fairly open eyes however Molly has a slightly hooded eye which means I had to add a little more definition.

To create this definition, I kept the colours of the shadow the same, I simply just added a black pencil liner to the lash line and smudged this out.  I then added a nude pencil to the waterline and a shimmery champagne colour to the inner corner of the eye to really widen and give the illusion of a bigger eye.

I'm happy with how the looks turned out on both test runs, and this the look represents Urban Decays Naked Skin line really well.  Less is more for the day time and this simple defined eye and nude lip, for me personally, captures this really nicely. 

Daytime Look: Ad Campaign Inspiration

Image Credit: Urban Decay To Arrive On Australian Shores : Moustache Magazine. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.moustachemagazine.com/2015/02/urban-decay-to-arrive-on-australian-shores/. [Accessed 18 Feburary 2015].

Model: Li Wei

Image Credit: Pinterest. [ONLINE] Available at: https://uk.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=urban%20decay. [Accessed 18 Feburary 2015].

These images bring good inspiration for a daytime look for me, the look is quite fresh and not at all heavy but still with subtle definition to the eyes and a natural, nude lip.  For my daytime look I aim to create a look inspired by this image, however I would like a more natural base as this looks very airbrushed for a daytime style of make-up. 

When I think of daytime make-up, I think of a look that is not over-done, using neutral colours on the eyes such as champagne and brown tones and if the model was to wear foundation, it would be of a light coverage which allows the skin tone to come through.  I would also add some nude gloss to the lip, as sometimes during the day a women's staple lip product is often just a balm or gloss.

I also particularly like the hair in the second image, I think a soft looking up-do would compliment this style of make-up perfectly as the look wouldn't be too harsh.  I would accompany the make-up with a chignon up-do, but would leave a few strands of hair around the face and loosely curl these to create a feminine style. 

Day Time Look Inspiration: Moodboard

Here I have grouped some images I found as inspiration for my Day Time Look, into a mood board.  The aim is to create a natural, dewy look with minimal eyes and nude glossy lips.  I found the UD Naked Line was perfect for gaining an idea for a day time look for the brand.  The Naked Line is all about embracing your natural beauty, and giving coverage without compromising the glow of your natural skin. 

Studio: Plaiting/ Braiding

This week in our practical hair session with Lottie, we focused on different types of Plaiting.  We learnt four different techniques this week including the Wiggle Plait, Waterfall  Plait, Slip Tie Knot and a 5 Strand Plait.  

Equipment Needed:

Paddle Brush

Pintail Comb

Dry Shampoo

Hair Pins

Small Clear Elastic Bands

Creating a Wiggle Plait:

1. Start by taking a clean, square section of hair.  Split this section into 3 smaller sections and create a plait as normal.  Don't make the plait too tight, but not too loose either.
2. Once you have plaited the hair, hold the middle strand down and push the other two sections upwards.  This creates a wiggle effect.

Wiggle Plait

Wiggle Plait

Creating a Waterfall Plait:

1. Starting near your hairline, pick up three strands of hair, as if you're starting a French plait.
2. Cross the strand closest to the top of your head, over the middle section.
3. Cross the bottom section over the new middle section.
4. Cross the new top section over the new middle, and then the bottom over the middle.
5. Drop the middle strand down, so it blends in with the rest of your hair.
6. Pick up a piece about the same size from the top of the head.
7. This strand becomes your new top section, cross it over the middle to continue the braid.
8. Cross the bottom strand over the new section, repeat these steps all the way around your head.
9. With the remaining, create a normal three strand plait and complete by securing with a bobby pin or small elastic band.

Waterfall Plait

Creating a Slip Tie Knot Braid:

1. Begin by parting the hair into a centre parting, or simply brush all the hair back off the face.
2. Take a section from the front of the head. Smooth the sections out and tie a simple knot (right over left) then hand each section to your models right & left hand to hold.
3. Take another section directly behind your last section.  Tie another knot - right over left - then hand those to your model to hold.
4. Take a third section behind the last and repeat the last step.
5. You now have three strands on each side.  Because you're working with a round head, once you get to the top of the ear you will take diagonal, forward sections.
6. Now, take another section behind the last section.  Before you tie a knot, reach under the 2nd and 3rd section and pick up the first section at the front of the head and add that to your 4th section. Now tie another knot.
7. Repeat this process, taking sections behind your last, reaching under the last two strands and picking up the front strand, adding to each section and then tying a knot - right over left - until you finish with your braid.
8. To finish this braid, you can continue all the way to the bottom of the nape.  However you can also finish just above the nape and tie the hair into knots or finish however you desire.

Slip Tie Knot Braid

Slip Tie Knot Braid

Creating a 5 Strand Plait:

1. If your hair is prone to tangling, start by detangling your hair thoroughly.  Take a clean section of hair you wish to plait.  
2. Split this section into 5 equal strands. Imagine the strands are numbered 1-5 from left to right.
3. Cross strand 1 under strand 2, then over strand 3. Pull tight.
4. Cross strand 5 under strand 4, then over strand 1.
5. Pick up a small section of hair from your hairline on the left side and add it to strand 2.
6. Cross strand 2 under strand 3, then over strand 5.
7. Pick up a small section of hair from your hairline on the right side and add it to strand 4.
8. Cross strand 4 under strand 1, then over strand 2. 
9. Repeat steps 6-9 until you reach the nape of your neck.  In general terms, you cross the leftmost/rightmost strand under the one next to it, then over the middle strand, adding in little bits of hair from your hairline as you go.
10. Once you reach your neck, continue plaiting the 5 strands in the same pattern, and secure with a hair-band.

Five Strand Plait

• Note: If you are aiming to create a messy, editorial style look.  Instead of pulling and loosening the hair to create a messy style,  take a small, coarse piece of fabric and rub this over the hair.  This will not ruin the overall look, but give it a textured effect.

Urban Decay's Naked Collection- Day Time Look Inspiration

For the first of our 5 looks, we have been asked to create a day time look, inspired by our chosen brand.  When I think of day time make-up, fresh skin and natural eyes come to mind.  Now, as a brand Urban Decay are known for their vast collection of brightly coloured products, but the new Naked line has given a completely new twist to the brand and thought it would be a valuable source of inspiration and a great starting point for creating my UD day time look.  The line consists of a variety of face products under the 'Naked Complexion' Collection and 'Naked Colour' which includes eye palettes, blushers, bronzers, highlighters, lip glosses and eye pencils.

Image Credit:  Naked Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Makeup | Urban Decay. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.urbandecay.co.uk/face/face-selection/naked-skin-weightless-ultra-definition-liquid-makeup. [Accessed 16 February 2015].

The idea behind Naked Skin is that it feels like you’re wearing nothing, yet Urban Decay’s Naked Skin Liquid Makeup transforms the look of your complexion.  The skin looks illuminated and fresh which is perfect for day time and offers a demi-matte finish which works for all skin types.  The foundation is especially good for blurring imperfections to make you look as if your skin has been professionally retouched.  I will be using this foundation on my model for my day time look to create a dewy, natural look.

Image Credit: Naked Palette | Eyeshadow Makeup Compact | Urban Decay. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.urbandecay.co.uk/naked/naked-colour/naked. [Accessed 16 February 2015].

The original Naked Palette is the palette that revolutionised neutrals forever.  With a range of warmed toned neutrals, I thought this was the perfect palette to create a subtle, satin yet still slightly defined eye look for the day time.  The palettes comes with shades in many finishes including matte, satin, shimmer and sparkle so is perfect for illuminating and defining. 

Urban Decay Advertising Campaigns

Image Credit:  Urban Decay Fall 2013 (Various Campaigns). [ONLINE] Available at: http://models.com/work/various-campaigns-urban-decay-fall-2013. [Accessed 06 February 2015].

To get a further insight into the creative team behind some of Urban Decays Ad Campaigns, I had a look on the models.com archive.  I actually struggled to find a lot of information about UD's creative team, however this campaign was lead by Oliver Ress as the Casting Director.  Ress has worked on various magazine campaigns, his work for Narcisse magazine was features in the News.  He has also worked for Vogue, Marie Clair and Harper's Bazaar.

The photographer for this shoot was Ben Hassett.  Ben has worked on a lot of beauty/ make-up campaigns including Urban Decay, Covergirl, Calvin Klein and Sephora.

Lastly, the model featured on the Ad Campaign is Barbara Fialho.  Barbara is signed to various modelling agencies around the world, and has been known to walk for the Victoria's Secret Show.  She is often featured in Harper's Bazaar and has recently shot for GQ. 

Studio: Adding Accessories to the Hair

In this weeks practical hair session with Lottie, we learnt how to add accessories to a simple chignon up-do.  As this is quite a simple style, adding accessories gives the look a little something extra.  The chignon looks great on all ages and is a great style for weddings, or to accompany a light, soft make-up look.

Equipment Needed:

Paddle Brush/ Denman Brush

Sectioning Clips

Pintail Comb

A Hairband

Kirby Grips

Hair Pins

Dry Shampoo

Hair Accessories 

1. To start, take your pintail comb and two sectioning grips.  First, use your comb to create a middle parting and then section the hair from behind the ear, leaving a fairly wide section either side at the front of the head.  Taking the hair left at the back, gather it at the nape of the neck and secure with a hair band. 

2. Twist the hair upwards, not too tightly and secure with kirby grips.  Using your pintail comb, shape and volumise the the hair, gently pulling outwards.  Once you have created your desired shape, secure with hair pins.

3.  Taking the sections left a the front, bring these back over the chignon and secure with grips/pins.  These front sections of hair can be twisted, plaited or left natural depending on the look you are going for.

4. Once you have created your chignon, its time to add your chosen accessories.  I experimented with various accessories including flowers, jewellery and small hats.  When applying these, think about where and how you want them to be placed, as sometimes you may need to pin the front sections of hair before or after your accessory is where you want it.