Woman

Illustrated by: Rubens LP

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Cirque du Freak

This story is published in Clam magazine, the Change issue.

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Garden of Enchantment

Aren't the images below pretty? They were created by Saga, a photographer, and Hildur Yeoman, who is a fashion/accessories designer, teacher, stylist illustrator.  The pair used their talents collectively, as they were inspired by Greek mythology and Russian fairy tales to create 'Garden of Enchantment'.  Hildur styled and illustrated the photos, while Saga did the photography, and the end result are dynamic images that were printed on fabric, paper and wood.  

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Christian Dior | Spring 2004 Haute Couture....The Make-up!

I feel comfortable saying that Christian Dior is in my top three list of favorite fashion houses. The Christian Dior Couture Runway shows are my favorite because the clothes and make-up are INCREDIBLE!!!  I'm always superrrr anxious to see what beauty looks they create each season, and I don't think my love for Dior will ever end, ever. Let me give you a little history, so maybe you'll understand my deep, almost obsessive love for Christian Dior and couture make-up.....

[Here we go....]

A few years ago, I made the decision that I wanted to pursue a profession in make-up artistry, and I had visions of doing wicked make-up! When I say wicked, I mean colorful, bold, dramatic make-up that is so fabulous, you can't help but notice it and think to yourself, "Wowww, now that's art!"  I told myself, "I want to be more than just a make-up artist, I want to create art using make-up." I then decided I had to purchase some eye shadow from M.A.C Cosmetics because I wanted to start practicing, plus, I could afford it and the colors were great: bold and daring! I was a tomboy growing up, until college, really, so I knew I needed to practice make-up application in order to gain skills and to improve, and what better canvas to practice on than my own face.  

[A year passes....]

I get my first cosmetics job working for Shiseido Cosmetics, woohoo!  I was familiar with the brand, based out of Japan, and I was excited to have the opportunity to advance my skills here. 

[A month passes....]

It's time for my first brand training with Shiseido, and I was excited! The training covered the history of the brand, the products [skincare/make-up/bodycare/fragrance/etc.], current beauty & fashion trends, product ingredients, etc.  It was this training where I saw my first Serge Lutens ad for Shiseido.  I was speechless.  The ads had so much style, class and uniqueness, and the make-up was creative and flawless!  

See for yourself:

  

INCREDIBLE!!!

Shortly after I discovered my love for Serge Lutens and creative make-up, I began noticing the make-up at Christian Dior. I always thought of Dior as a prestigious and elegant brand, but never paid the brand any attention because it was out of my price range. 

[Until one day....]

I started doing some internet research on Christian Dior advertising because I wanted to see how the brand was promoting their beautiful products, and stumbled across these vintage ads:

"Classy, but I want to see something more current." 

I continued my research and stumbled across these advertising pictures from 2003, 2004:

"Still elegant and classy, and the make-up is beautiful...flawless." 

Then I saw THISSSS:

"Are you kidding me?!!!" 

The clothing and make-up INSTANTLY captured my attention. I had never seen clothes and make-up of this caliber, and was shocked, amazed, thrilled and inspired!  I continued my research and found more pictures from the runway show above: 

"A-mazing, simply amazing."

Words that came to mind were: elegance, extreme, bold, daring and confident.

Christian Dior finally had my attention. I couldn't get enough of researching this brand, and all of their beauty looks from previous seasons, which also happen to be amazing. I loved this brand so much, I was determined to work for them, and finally did so in 2006.  I was hired as a freelance traveling artist for the brand, and was hand-picked to work alongside Patti DuBroff and other amazing Dior artists.

Good times, good times. 

I hope you now understand how my obsession for couture make-up and Christian Dior began.  It was a journey of discovery, and i'm glad that I arrived safely, teehee.

[Currently....]

  I LOVE this brand and their products are the epitome of luxury. If you're searching for a cosmetic brand that is luxurious, of the finest textures, with amazing color and pigment, give Dior a try - I think you'll be very satisfied.  The brand is a little pricey, so head to Sephora to test some of the products before purchasing, or head to your local Nordstrom and visit the retail counter.