CT Creative Talent Magazine
Meet our Cover Star Embrace Your Curves
US Fashion Designer Danielle Senour
issue 11 OCT 13
The Fashion Magazine with Creative Flare
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Welcome to the CURVY issue of Creative Talent Magazine Creative Talent, or CT Magazine, is the brain child of North Yorkshire based fashion, advertising and pinup photographer Sean J Connolly.
We are proud to feature for the second time model Elizabeth Crawford as our cover star, she is going places mark my words.
If you would like to have your work featured in a future issue get in touch, we are always looking for photographers, models, make up artsts, stylists, designers, writers, bloggers, well you get the idea. So if you want to showcase your work to The theme for this issue is Curvy the world, get in touch. celebrating the curvier people in this world.
How Do I Get Involved? EASY!
The point of this issue is to show you dont have to be fat to be curvy, 1. Like us www.facebook.com/CTFashionMagazine check out a great article by Abigail Hodgson (page 16) for a true 2. Follow us www.twitter.com/CT_FashionMag insight into what curves are.
3. Email us your work getinvolved@CTMagazine.co.uk We are also honoured to be Also don't forget to share our website
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Sean J Connolly, Editor www.seanjconnollyphotography.co.uk www.twitter.com/SeanJC Becky Magson, Copy Editor BeckysBoudoir.blogspot.com
COVER CREDIT
Photographer - Russ Freeman Model - Elizabeth Crawford MUA - Alice Taper
featuring an awesome US based designer Danielle Senour (page 60) we love her work and her style and think she is going to take over the world. One thing you may notice is this issue is we have had a design tweak, gone for a more simple looking issue. So what do you think? let us know on facebook and twitter!! You can reach on FaceBook and Twitter so give us your thoughts on the new layout. Good, Bad or anything, we can take it :) But most of all enjoy this issue. Plus as you may already know its halloween at the end of the month, so we are doing a special mini feature issue just for halloween, so if you are an awesome MUA, Tog or model we want to see your scariest halloween work. Email it to getinvolved@ctmagazine.co. uk.
FEATURES
IN THIS ISSUE
4 - COVER STAR
Elizabeth Crawford 足 Fashion Model
10 - THE VINTAGE VIXENS
Sharon Scoffings, Amy McAskell and Sonja Bredgaard
16 - FAT vs CURVY
Article by Abigail Hodgson
28 - EMBRACE YOUR CURVES Article by Charlotte Lister
40 - AUTUMN'S TALE
Short Story by Toby Newton
54 - WANTED
Special Feature by Krista Wilson
60 - US FASHION DESIGNER Danielle Senour
ON THE COVER WIN A NECKLACE
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4 Cover Star Elizabeth Crawford
Embrace Your Curves
60 US Fashion Designer Danielle Senour
FASHION MODEL - NEWCAS
Photographer - Emily Cromarty Model - Elizabeth Crawford
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Hi CT! It’s great to be back on your pages again. Well it’s been an eventful 7 months since I was last here, and I’ve been busier than ever including shooting a plus-size campaign for a clothing company, a calendar shoot and many other great shoots! I had an incredibly fun one at the start of this month, working with Red’s Hair Salon for a ‘Movember’ shoot which will be out in Etc Magazine’s November issue so watch out for that one! I was modelling with three other gorgeous ladies alongside chaps with some seriously cool moustaches.
The calendar shoot was for a charity called Refuge, and was to raise awareness surrounding domestic violence and funds to support those who have been affected – all organised by the amazing model Isla Sol. The theme of the calendar was ‘Free Women’ with 12 different models representing a different month.
www.facebook.com/ElizabethCrawfordMODEL Model
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Photographers Emily Cromarty Russ Freeman
MUA Alice Taper
Photographer - Russ Freeman Model - Elizabeth Crawford MUA - Alice Taper
Photographer - Jade Turnbull Model - Frankii Wilde
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Photographers - HD Photography: Craig Devlin & Stuart Henderson Model - Nick Danks
Photographer - Emily Cromarty Model - Elizabeth Crawford
Photographer - Emily Cromarty Model - Elizabeth Crawford
As well as modeling work, one of the most exciting things happening recently is that I’ve gone ‘back to school’ to study Beauty Therapy at college! It feels strange to be studying again with homework and things to do, but I’m loving the course so far and it’s so fun learning lots of new techniques. The whole beauty and fashion industry fascinates me so it’s exciting finding out about more aspects about it. I also think it will help my modeling as I’ve been trying out my make-up artistry skills which has been really fun! I’ve recently been given a placement at a local beauty salon too so with the course, the placement and my modeling I’m surrounded by beauty and creativity which makes me so happy! Things are great at the moment and I’m looking forward to seeing what the next year brings. I also want to give a shout out to the awesome photographer Jade Turnbull – she has been amazing this past year giving up her time to work with me on the charity calendar, and so much modeling work I’ve been given has been down to her. We’ve created some amazing images together, and not only is she an incredible photographer but such a lovely person too. Can’t wait to see what we’ll next be working on together! 7
Sharon Scoffings & The Vintage Vixens Even my name is curvy. Who is Sharon? Sharon Scoffings is somewhat of a local celebrity. She is one of a trio of ladies collectively known as The Vintage Vixens. They are at the epicentre of vintage fashion and lifestyle scene in the East Midland and are based in Nottingham. She often appears in the press as with Amy McAskell and Sonja Bredgaard and is no stranger to being photographed. Sharon is often referred to as the ‘little curvy’ one of the three vixens. What people don’t always realise is just how creative she is. Also known as ‘Sharon the arty one’, she is a talented artist, blogger, extras actor, lifestyle model and vintage lifestyle aficionado in her own rights. She even has a degree in Graphic Design.
#TheVintageVixens
What does she do? Part of her role in The Vintage Vixens is to promote those smaller businesses and events by appearing in photo-shoots endorsing their services and products. “This is where having a figure that’s petite but curvaceous really comes in to its own”. Many of the vintage clothing styles that she wears for herself or the things that she promotes work better on curvy figures. Sharon is known by her shapely victory rolled, rolled faux fringed and long hair styles (of which she does herself) and of course, her hourglass figure. Most creatives understand that curves of any kind are appealing to the eye. “There’s the added bonus that curves look good in photographs. As far as body shapes go, it’s not always been classed as fashionable but I’m more than comfortable in my curvaceous figure. I’ve refused to be placed in a corner because of my body shape”. She’s creative and she’s curvy… That’s Sharon Scoffings. If you look at it, even the shape of her name is curvy…
www.thevintagevixens.com
Who are The Vintage Vixens? We are Sharon Scoffings, Amy McAskell and Sonja Bredgaard. Three very distinctive individuals all with a fondness for most things vintage. A talented trio with skills in design, photography, writing, dance, performance, dressmaking, costume collecting, acting & public speaking. Each possesses a wealth of knowledge in vintage styling & lifestyle issues.
#SharonAmySonja
The three started out as friends, but their collaboration has led to their successfully promotion of all manner of events, including fashion shows, classic car and cycling events, live music events as well as dance and theatre productions. To date, they’ve not only appeared in promotional photographs, but have written pieces for numerous local and vintage specialist publications. The three ‘vixens’ feature in many press articles and publications and are very well known in Nottingham & the East Midlands for their vintage lifestyles & fashion sense.
talk@vintagevixens.com
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Aimee Lindsay Photography - North East - UK
Commercial Photographer
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Photographer: Biran Conran – www.facebook.com/Pyramidclicks Model: Charlie D - www.facebook.com/Charlie-D-Model
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Photographer: Ceri Vale – www.facebook.com/vale.images.model.p Model: Sophie Harrison - www.facebook.com/SophieLouiModel MUA & Hair: Kelly Jenkins - www.facebook.com/kellymariehairandma
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model - olivia harriet accesories - the magpies river clothing hair & mua - olivia harriet photo - dewa ariadi
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Fat vs Curvy
(You don't have to be fat to be curvy)
Abigail Hodgson - 5ft 8ins - 10st 4lbs - BMI 21.87 - 30G - Size 10-14 So let’s begin with the official definition of fat and curvy in context regarding appearance of the human body. Fat; tissue containing fat: animal or vegetable tissue made up of cells that contain fat, especially the layer of cells under the skin that in excess make somebody overweight. Curvy; informal (of a woman’s figure) shapely and voluptuous. Where do I draw the line between fat and/or curvy? Well I’m neither an expert of the oxford dictionary nor responsible for defining words but as all humans are programmed to, we can’t help but have our own opinions and perspective of life. My personal opinion behind the meaning of ‘fat’ is someone who is overweight, obese, or someone with a higher than average BMI. Curvy, however, Photography: Dean Dromwich is the short term used for curvaceous meaning a feminine Model: Sarah body with shapely curves. Shapely curves as in larger breasts, hips, bum and thighs with a smaller waist. Seems fair right? No? So how would you describe fat and/or curvy? With society and media ever dictating the rights and wrongs of how we should look, some obese overweight ladies, have succumbed to use the word curvy as a euphemism for fat, therefore losing its true meaning. Many advertisers of plus sized clothing use the polite adjective to mask up the obvious without trying to cause offence. Fashion magazines assume you have to weigh 300lbs to be considered curvy. If curvy means fat, how would you describe celebrities such as Beyonce, Sharkia, Jlo and Tyra Banks? Fat? Far from it! How about Adele? She is a big girl but she disguises it by wearing clothes that suit her figure to create feminine curves. I was blessed to inherit my mother’s small waist and child bearing hips, my nana’s big knockers and my father’s long legs. I do struggle with fluctuating weight but that’s only because I’m too lazy to get off my backside, so I do have a fair bit of meat around my thighs and hips which I think takes away the shape off my bum. I have a love/ hate relationship with my boobs. They can be a huge pain when trying to find a decent, comfortable bra that doesn’t cost a fortune, as well as squishing them in my sleep! But I wouldn’t change them for the world; In short, they define my femininity! All that considered, I have narrow shoulders, visible collar bones and a small waist which balances out the proportion of my body. I’m not skinny, nor am I fat, so overall I would like to describe myself as slim and curvaceous.
I think it’s safe to say that no matter what your weight or dress size, you can mould in those curves somewhere. Whether you have small boobs with wide hips and a big juicy bum, big boobs with narrow hips, a size 0 or a size 16, being curvy does not mean that you are overweight, it is a term used for having a feminine shaped body. On the flipside, being slim does not necessarily mean you are skinny, you may have a flat stomach with voluptuous thighs. Don’t feel offended if someone happens to describe your figure as curvy, guaranteed what they mean is you have the womanly curves in the right areas. Stereotypes have always been an ego buster so let’s throw away our worries of never looking like the girl on the front cover of a fashion magazine and start loving who you are and the way you look. After all, no two people are the same, there is only one of you and that in itself is precious and as long as you are healthy and confident in your skin, you are beautiful. So come on girls, let’s embrace our curves!
Photographer: Amy Faith Dress designer: Mark Melia Model: Laila Wallace of Industry People Model Agency Make up & Hair: Amy Faith
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Photography: Sensual Touch Photography Model : Abbie Coughlan Clothing Desginger : Lotte Manson Hair and Make up artist : Zara Braham
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photography: Dean Bromwich Model: Hannah
Photography: Emily Harris Photography Model: Poppy Robinson Lighting Assistant: Debbie Harris
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Photography: Aleksandra Markowska - www.maxmodels.pl/fotograf-aleksphoto.html Model: Pauline Solarz
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Photography: Chris Gray - www.ca-gray.co.uk Model: Christina Hunter
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Embrace Your Curves
Charlotte Lister - charlie_lister87@hotmail.co.uk Embrace your curves with a bandage dress.
No matter what your size or shape you can create a sexy silhouette with a bandage dress.
Model Charlotte Lister Photographer Rebecca Toplis MUA Tasmyn Nicola Dresses Celebrity Inspired Fashion
Celebrity Inspired Dresses are made from heavy weight, luxurious bandage fabric that holds you in and smooths you out while giving you perfect curves. Bandage Dresses appear to be made from multiple thin strips of cloth sewn together, with the individual strips shaped like bandages The bandage dress was made popular by the designer Herve Leger and are very popular among celebrities from Beyonce and Kim Kardashian to the girls from Towie.
Model Charlotte Lister Photographer Rebecca Toplis MUA Tasmyn Nicola Dresses Celebrity Inspired Fashion
Celebrity Inspired Dresses are much more affordable than Herve Leger and start from only ÂŁ60 so they are purse friendly. Once you have one you will want more due to the compliments you receive and more importantly how they make you feel. As there are so many different styles and colours available i am sure you will find one for what ever occasion you are attending, from a night out with the girls to a wedding or a day at races. So whether your a size 8 or a size 20 a bandage dress will help you feel comfortable, sexy and just like your favorite celebs.
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Model: Gemma Cullen - www.facebook.com/gemmacullenmodel Photographer: My Boudoir Makeover Photography - www.facebook.com/MyBoudoirUK MUAH: Sarah Elliott
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Photography Exclusive Image LLC www.ExclusiveImageOnline.com Based in central Connecticut on the East Coast in New England Model Bridget Oei is a pre-professional ballerina, international Irish step award winner and lots more! I've got plenty more images from this shoot that I'd love to share if you like the look. Let me know and I can set up a Dropbox folder for you or online gallery.
Photographer - Karen Burnard (K L Burnard Photography) - klburnardphotography@webs.com Model - Nadene Pitter
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Model: Pinklilith - www.facebook.com/pinklilith1982 Photography: Base Photography - www.facebook.com/pages/Base-photography/476206742429353
Model: Jaynie Jezebel Photography: After Midnight Photography
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Models: Mayank Sahni & Aanchal Chawla Photographer: Baba MUA: Simmi Jagga
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Photographer: Steve Weys of Yer Tiz Photography Model: Jade Mary MUA and Hair Stylist: Lien Vy Location: Euston, London
Irena Kabelis - Plymouth UK www.irena-kabelis.com
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Photographer: Charis Talbot MUA: Kitty Kerry Model: Little Gem
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Autumn's Tale
Words and Photography - Toby Newton Sunna reached for 'The Horn of All Tomorrow's Victories', given to her by her brother, the Moon God when they last met. It would summon those brave enough to vanquish any foe, so the legends told. Her hands trembled as she held it. Though not normally fearful of the night, she feared the coming ones, and that nobody would hear her calling. Blackness crept all around, silently infiltrating her courtyard; yearning to find her and take her away.
The Goddess of Summer felt her radiance softening, a pale hue appearing on cheeks once full of blissful colour. She touched one of them and it was cold, then coiled locks of curls around her finger as she contemplated her fate. Her hair too began to fade as she looked down, the gold draining away along with her hope. She had known Hel would not rest until she had her vengeance, she just had not expected it to come so soon. Seemingly with each old leaf that fell from every tree had come a new tale of farmers and their cattle, devoured by some dragon or demon sent on the night winds that plagued the surrounding lands. Finally, Sunna put the ancient instrument to her soft lips and sounded her alarm. She knew she would not see out one more night if she stayed and when the morning sun finally struggled to raise itself she fled through mournful fields to her stables. She would ride for Ravensbrow, and seek out the sister she had not seen since childhood in the hope that Autumn had not already succumb to this dark magic sweeping their realm. She turned and looked back over her shoulder as she ran, a final glance at her beloved home. She knew it would be but ashes if she ever made it back.
Model: Yaasmin Designer: House of Hannigan Photographer: Chloe Isherwood MUA: Rosanna Ceroiso
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Photography: John Ivey - www.facebook.com/john.ivey3 Model: NinaValentine-Rasic - www.facebook.com/nina.valentinerasic
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Photography : Paul Castleton - www.facebook.co Model : Pandora Poisob - purpleport.com/portfolio
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Model: Sharon Scoffings Photography: Sash Photography
Model: Samantha Richardson - 07947709284 Photographer: Kevin Richardson - richardson.kev@live.co.uk
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Photography: Sophie Saint Photography Model: Rozanne Penrose
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Photography: Trev - www.facebook.com/trev.wordley Model: Raven-Lily
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Danielle Senour - Fashion Designer - Seattlle WA, USA www.facebook.com/InkStreetFashion www.inkstreetfashion.vp.com
What is your name and where are you based? My name is Danielle Senour. My clothing label is called Ink Street Fashion. Ink Street is based out of Seattle, WA. How did you get into fashion designing and how long have you been doing it? My fashion journey kinda started when I started school. That happened in 2004, then took a year off when my Mom passed away. After a little bit of time back to school I got pregnant. Lol. I stayed in school until I was 8 and a half months along. After my daughter was born I took another year off to hang w/my kiddo. I FINALLY earned my degree in 2011. Right now I’m running through the basic start up business issues most new companies have while trying to balance it out w/being a Mom. What types of fashion do you design? i.e glamour, fashion, pinup, etc I am definatly a plus size designer. I consider myself some kinda plus size, pinup, rockabilly, rocker glam kinda designer. It’s sort of hard to pin point & strongly label something that’s so ambiguous. I heart plus size designing. It doesn’t mean that I’m not capable of designing for smaller sizes, but I am totally stoked about the fact that I can help a plus size chick feel more comfortable in her own skin. Some of these gals really feel bad about themselves & their bodies. I help them to understand that it’s more about the shapes of their clothing, not the size of their bodies. The silhouettes they’re creating aren’t right for their body type. It’s no big deal, let’s just find the right ones.
Photography: Kariba Jackson of Kariba Photography Model: Brandi Day MUA: Jeannewade Fernandez of Kiss & Makeup Artistry Hair: Lani of Hair by Lani
Study. Stud
Have you worked with any well known designers or names? Jaynie Jezabel. She’s kind of a local pinup celebrity. She’s amazingly talented & crazy beautiful. Also the talented photograpgher Dani Griffin @ After Midnight Photography. This woman is driping w/creativity. I’ve also had the pleasure of working w/Kariba Jackson of Kariba Photography & one of her go to fantastic models Brandi Day. Kariba really has a knack for capturing a pure moment w/a camera. It’s very authentic feeling. Brandi couldn’t look less than beautiful even if she tried. I’m so lucky because these super talented ladies are so much higher on the fashion totem pole then I am. HAA! Do you prefer working on location or in a studio? I sooo totally love working in studio. I like to feel totally prepped right before a show. If I’m still hemming garments & whatever right before something walks the runway, I’m gonna be frazzeled. Being unpreppared totally messes w/my head.
Photography: Dani Griffin, After Midnight Photography Model, MUA, Hair: Jaynie Jezabel
What do your friends and family think of you being a designer? Once again, totally lucky. My friends, especially family, even in-laws, waaay supportive. It’s so encouraging & reassuring to me. When I start to feel frustrated & even pessimistic I’ve always got someone there to tell me I’m being a dork, get over it, & that I can do it. What is the furthest place you have travelled for a show? The shows I’ve been involved with have all been in Seattle, but I have traveled around Washington for photoshoots. There’s a ton of outrageously awesome places for photoshoots in the Northwest.
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What preparations do you do before a show, or before launching your latest collection?
Study, study, study. I research color trends, as well as the style trends. Then I have to consider how would “My Girl” wear this trend. “My Girl” is my target customer. She’s plus sized, kinda rockabilly, kinda psychobilly, but also comfortable. I try really, really hard to make things that are kid friendly, not a lot of dry cleaning going on @ Ink Street. HAA!!
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Photography: Dani Griffin, After Midnight Photography Model, MUA, Hair: Jaynie Jezabel
What do you think makes a good designer? I think a good designer is someone that can find & make beauty in anything while also expressing their point of view as well as emotions. After all, isn’t that what fashion is all about? Self expression? That being said it doesn’t always have to be beautiful. Beauty is still in the eye of the beholder. Sometimes beauty is dark, sometimes it’s sinister, sometimes it is light, bright & fluffy but it doesn’t always have to be. Whats your favorite collection / design you have ever done? My favorite collection is the one that I’m working on now. I’m doing a collection for Fall 2014. This collection is following the Grunge Trend. I’m ridiculously excited about it. I feel like I’m designing my dream wardrobe. It’s going to be a mix of 70’s punk, mixed w/ 90’s punk & of course some 90’s grunge. All of this w/a pinup, plus size feel. It’s going to be so much fun for me to create. Who is your favourite fashion designer and why? Wow! Tough question! Right now I’m totally in love w/the things that Yves Saint Laurent is doing. YSL’s interpretation of the grunge trend is inspiring to say the least. YSL is mixing leathers w/tartan fabrics & a shit ton of hardware in a stellar & chic way. Love. Love. Love.
www.facebook.com/InkStreetFashion www.inkstreetfashion.com
Photography: Dennis Valdez Model: Enigmatise1981 Hair, MUA, Stylist: Suki Miles
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Model: English Rose Photography: Belinda Sizer