Bibliography

BOOK SOURCES:

‘Dracula’ by Bram Stoker (2014)
‘New Fashion Photography’ by Tim Blanks and Paul Sloman (2013)
‘Victorian and Edwardian Fashion: A Photographic Survey (Dover Fashion and Costumes) by Alison Gernsheim (2012) ‘Beauty and Cosmetics 1550 – 1950’ by Sarah Downing (2012)
‘Compacts and Cosmetics’ by Madeleine Marsh (2009)
‘Victorian Fashions: A Pictorial Archive, 965 Illustrations’ by Carol Belanger Grafton
‘Icons of Fashion, The 20th Century (Prestel’s Icons)’ by Gerda Buxbaum
‘Face Paint: The Story of Makeup’ by Lisa Eldridge

INTERNET SOURCES:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X72_1cOARX8 (youtube video)

http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/17176/1/vivienne-westwood-red-label-ss14 (photos from this site)

http://www.yourcoffeebreak.co.uk/fashion/26338737098/vivienne-westwood-red-label-ss14-collection/ http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2015-ready-to-wear/alexander-mcqueen/slideshow/details - 38 (photos from this site also) 

http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/fashion/548907/aw15-fashion-trend-report-the-best-women-s-fashion-trends-for-autumn-winter-2015.html 

https://moncheribridals.com/wedding-hairstyles/29-stunning-vintage-wedding-hairstyles/ http://www.examiner.com/slideshow/best-dressed-at-the-oscars-2013-academy-awards-fashion https://robzappulla.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/american-horror-story5.jpg 

http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/americanhorrorstory/images/1/13/FionaGoode.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20130929151701&path-prefix=fr 

http://www.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/2013931/rs_560x415-131031102718-1024.Emma-Roberts-American-Horror-Story.jl.10
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http://cdn.collider.com/wp-content/uploads/american-horror-story-coven-poster1.jpg

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/66/e4/ef/66e4ef558d3e274c121bb71c49e39c08.jpg

http://www.moviemistakes.com/images/mistakegrabs/8629.jpg

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http://www.moviemistakes.com/images/mistakegrabs/140068.jpg

http://www.delamaracademy.co.uk/blog/2009/06/an-introduction-to-continuity-for-the-make-up-artist

http://beautifulwithbrains.com/2010/08/06/beauty-in-the-victorian-age/ http://www.refinery29.com/victorian-beauty-secrets-book https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/ac/21/f6/ac21f6d51e18800a11a0b783ff14c797.jpg

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https://www.scripps.org/encyclopedia/graphics/images/en/1078.jpg http://www.healthline.com/health/burns - Third-Degree5 

http://www.fashion-era.com/images/HairHats/original_hathair_images/6hats1893-97.jpg 

http://www.onlinecostumeball.com/GermanBook/Hats/hats11.jpg 

http://www.whizzpast.com/victorian-hairstyles-a-short-history-in-photos/ 

http://www.fashion-era.com/romantic_era.htm http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/08/28/article-1307010-0AF44BBC000005DC-435_468x612.jpg 

http://40.media.tumblr.com/c7d7733e5c04660281035ed47dffd73b/tumblr_mvj3euyC7J1sjed9co7_1280.jpg 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Dade

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https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/93/db/d5/93dbd561e1a4593edd2d40a5a6eb58f3.jpg 

Project Evaluation

The project theme for this term was 'Gothic Horror'. I was really excited to be able to learn new techniques in Sue's technical lessons and master special effects. I have been wanting to learn how to master wounds, burns, cuts and sores for a long time and it was one of the main reasons I came to Solent university. However, I did struggle with this. I originally wanted to use special effects in my final character design but I really couldn't get the hang of the special effects and I felt as though I needed more practise before I would be confident enough to use them on a big project like this. I also didn't think that special effects would go with my chosen TV series, as 'American Horror Story: COVEN' witches aren't gory and they're almighty and powerful.

The most interesting part of this project for me was being able to create three characters and make them my own. It was really good to be able to start the project by creating a character from our chosen novel by following a rough guideline and making them appropriate for a TV series/program. I thought this introduced us well into the project, and I enjoyed creating my own 'Lucy Westenra' from Dracula. I found the continuity assessment difficult, because I felt the pressure of having to create a look in a limited amount of time, twice, exactly the same. I felt pleased with my final outcome though. For the second half of the project, it was fun to let loose and design personalities and looks for our characters from scratch.

Although I enjoyed the process of the entire project, I did run into a few problems. With the continuity designs/assessment, I chose a tricky makeup idea to recreate for the second half of the assessment. Getting the base, eye makeup and eyebrows were fine, but recreating the bloody mouth was more difficult than anticipated. I used a stippling sponge to apply fake blood around my models mouth, and evidently although it made great realistic looking splodges, they were hard to get right the second time around. As well as this, I didn't pay enough attention to the camera settings I had used during the first assessment, and ended up with very different looking photos in the second assessment. This was really frustrating because I think I got the hair and makeup nailed, but the photos let me down massively!

As well as this, I found shooting for the second half of the project quite difficult. For my 'Mrs Laderman' I was shooting on location with my model in the New Forest. I had planned it so that it was going to be a sunny day and that I'd get some great shots, however it rained lightly once and I had to think on the spot what to do with my model. Footwear choice was not great either. Next time I want to make sure I have my model prepared for all weather, and remember to bring an umbrella to protect the hair I spent hours styling!!
I also found the shoot for my 'Claudia' character was difficult too. I had spent a lot of money on a roll of wallpaper to stick to the black polystyrene boards in the photographic studios, however it was a heavy material and didn't want to stay up. We had a job making it stay and used two boxes of pins - even then it kept falling down! In the end I had a friend on our course come and hold the wallpaper taught so that it looked good in the images. I now know I have to practise shoot setups on location as well as in studios before shooting on the day!

If I were to do this project differently I would definitely use special effects on my characters. It's a real shame that I didn't feel like I had the confidence to do so, as I could have created some very morbid characters from another American Horror Story series! However I am really pleased with the outcome of the makeup and photographs I have produced and really enjoyed the process of planning, designing and shooting. I've also really enjoyed the research aspect of this project and have found that I'm really passionate about fashion now too. I can't wait to incorporate all of my new skills in the next project and over the summer in my own personal projects!

Final 'Claudia' images (Unedited)

Final 'Mrs Laderman' images (Unedited)

Vivienne Westwood's Red Label SS14 Show

This particular SS14 show from Vivienne Westwood inspired me in terms of gothic makeup. It was said the initial reaction from the audience at the show was 'the dance of death resurrected'. The models were painted with white bases and splurged with spontaneous shapes in black, red and blue paint. The uneven and unperfect makeup made a huge impact on the show, adding the vibe of gothic strangeness.

The show was opened by model Lily Cole in a very contemporary fashion that no one was expecting. She was in a dark red lighting setup, surrounded by smoke whilst eerie music played to support her. The show was described by someone as a scene of Excalibur, a romantic story of sorcery. It had a witchy and mythical feel to it, especially with the models painted in an Avant-guard fashion by artist Val Garland - they looked like walking art pieces. A truly inspiring and memorable show that has influenced me and inspired me to do a photoshoot very similar!

I attempted to recreate a similar look using my supra colour palette and an artists paintbrush. I used this brush rather than a makeup brush because I wanted the squared edges and roughness to the strokes - the makeup from the SS14 show was messy and far from perfect so I tried to do the same thing. I used the same sort of colours; a white base, black and a red.

Bibliography

http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/17176/1/vivienne-westwood-red-label-ss14 (photos from this site)

http://www.yourcoffeebreak.co.uk/fashion/26338737098/vivienne-westwood-red-label-ss14-collection/

Gothic horror in fashion:

After our lesson with Kat and learning about gothic horror in fashion, I did my own research and found a few interesting articles on a couple of fashion shows featuring gothic ideas. The makeup is fairly subtle, as the catwalk mainly focuses on the clothing rather than the makeup and hair styling. The theme of this particular fashion sure was Gothic Romance; this Fall Ready-to-wear from Alexander McQueen in 2015 demonstrates dark romantic colours and styling, along with similar hair styling to that of Edward Scissorhands!

Sarah Burton brought her collection to life to this show and described it as"the spirit of the rose," a flower that begins with a tight bud that opens into a lush bloom and then eventually collapses back onto itself in gorgeous decay. The photographer was to capture the rise and fall of the rose, the show followed in the same footsteps, going from structure to dissolution, just like nature. The show was described as very Victorian-esque due to the shapes of the clothing and the minimal makeup.

The fashion trends here are mostly black, creating the theme and feeling of a very gothic nature. The high necks, lace and ruffles add to this feeling as well as the choice of colour of the garments. In terms of styling, the hair is crimped, backcombed and very shapely. This could give the impression of a gothic horror character, maybe Frankenstein's bride? 
The makeup is pale and minimal. A gothic white face followed by a transparent but dark lip, to give the face dimension and not distract from the clothing by using opaque lip products. Bleached/fair eyebrows add length to the forehead, another gothic idea, and the eyes haven't got much product on at all.

The gothic venue

Bibliography:

http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2015-ready-to-wear/alexander-mcqueen/slideshow/details#38 (photos from this site also)

http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/fashion/548907/aw15-fashion-trend-report-the-best-women-s-fashion-trends-for-autumn-winter-2015.html

Design ideas for Claudia

The mood board I have created for Claudia features the style of wallpaper I want to use as a background, the smudged makeup effect and the feathers. I am keen to make my character look a bit 'off' and a bit strange; given her fictional upbringing I thought this would be appropriate.

I want the makeup to be a pink lip, smudged to one side, as if the character has been overthinking something, got worked up or upset/angry. Her makeup will be flaky smudges of black to show that she's not really aware of her appearance. I will be using a worn out black top and a feather neckpiece around her neck, because she is inspired by gothic fashion in the films she watches! I want to shoot in the studio, attaching wallpaper to the black boards in there. I want the lighting to be gloomy in the background but her face to be well lit so you can see all the makeup!