Feminarum issue 1

FEMINARUM

October 2013 Issue 1

First issue:

Welcoming you to the team.

Feature interview with the Mature Male Model Ian Phillips.

Recipe for Autumn.

Our Gallery of Guys, Raven's Diary and more.

FEMINARUM

This is our first issue and we will be introducing loads of articles into the next magazine......

Front cover image by Gareth Slade.

Meet the team In this first issue, we will be presenting everyone who will be working for FEMINARUM. We have a hair stylist, make up artist, a lady who lives and breathes vintage fashion and many others who will be joining us along the way. Casey will be doing her Raven's Diary and I will be doing the main editorial feature and my own photographic contribution.

We will all welcome your questions and suggestions which can be put to any member of the team on FB. (This will be found at the back of this magazine) Helen Wright , Chief editor of the magazine, (Photo by Simon Fox)

Casey Kingsland

� Co editor of the magazine.


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Casey Kingsland

Casey is my co-editor of the magazine and deals with advertising.

Casey is a full time mum and model and will be helping me with the magazine. She has experience in both events organising and advertising. She also produces a magazine called "Merciless Beauty".

She will also be doing her monthly diary in the magazine using her modelling name Raven.

This will highlight the highs and lows of trying to juggle everyday life with both motherhood and her modelling. We look forward to filling the magazine space with advertising for businesses and products as the magazine progresses..

(Photo by Flatworldsedge)

Simon Oliver Hair stylist

I am a hairdresser and have been in the business for 5 years. I live and breathe hair. If you want to know about hair then I am the man. The products I use are the ones we have in the salon. The main ones I use are Tigi, Bedhead and Redken.

I work for Buzby and Blue in Chichester.

I chose hair because it was something I was naturally good at and I have always been able to create shapes with it.

In future magazine issues, I will be talking about new trends, as well testing products and giving advice.

There will also be a product of the month.

And I will be answering any questions that readers put to me online....

(Photo by Tara Hills)

Sarah Pearce

The make-up artist

The areas I will be covering in the magazine are:

Bridal and prom make-up trends for 2013/14.

Christmas party make - up.

What's hot and what's not.

Make-up for men.

Vintage hair and make- up looks, how to achieve the "Audrey Hepburn" makeover.


Holiday make-up. What to pack and how to look good with minimal make- up.

False eyelashes. How to choose, apply and create perfect eye make-up.

I am so excited to have been asked to write make-up articles and share my tips with all the readers of this magazine. So here is a little bio about myself.

How to achieve the classic vamped up rock chick look.

I started my make-up career around 15 years ago with Virgin Vie Cosmetics, which was set up by Richard Branson. The products were amazing and the training was free. I attended every free make up course they had to offer. It was then that I decided to go freelance so I could use the different brands to suit individual requirements and make the looks of my clients more striking.

How to choose the best foundations for your skin type.

I went up to London and attended intensive hair and make up training to learn as much as I could and it was certainly money well spent.

After that it was all about practice, practise, practise.

I set up my own freelance hair and make up business back in 2009 and have never looked back? For me creating hair and make-up looks has never felt like a job.

I truly love what I do and enjoy helping others to grown in confidence by using make up techniques. Over the next few months I will be writing about a wide range of topics concerning hair and make - up..

(Photo by Bruce Cleghorn photography)

"I will endeavour to answer all of your questions on the FEMINARUM Facebook page as well"

Vintage with Gemma Cullen ❖ I will be looking at iconic figures in the 1940s and 1950s.

❖ I will be talking about vintage items of clothing and accessories.

❖ Showing how you can achieve the vintage look.

Five reasons why I love vintage clothing:

2: The variety of the items makes them exciting to collect.

I am a massive lover of all things vintage from the mid 1930s to the early 50s. I have also been signed by model agency.

Amongst other things, I do write a blog about finding and wearing vintage and faux vintage lingerie and clothing. I am especially interested in items for larger busted women with curvy hourglass figures.

I got into vintage clothing when I was 12 or 13 years old through the programme called "Goodnight Sweetheart" which was on the TV during the 1990s. I fell in love with the clothes from the series which is based in London during war times.

I loved the femininity and understated glamour of the clothing. For many years, I mixed vintage looking and modern clothing in my wardrobe.

It was not until about 2 years ago that I decided to wear original vintage and reproduction vintage full time. It was also around this time that I also started modelling and now I live the vintage life full time and specialise in vintage modelling as well....

(Photo by myboudoir.co.uk)

1: Most vintage items are unique, one of kind pieces.

3: It never goes out of fashion.

4: It's environmentally friendly as I am recycling and repairing clothing that I find.

5: There is so much variety in vintage clothing as it encompasses so many eras and time periods, that there is a style that will suit anyone regards of shape or age.

"Style never goes out of fashion"

GALLERY OF GUYS

HAVE A LOOK AT OUR GALLERY OF GUYS..

We decided that it was about time us women had some eye candy to look at on a Monday morning with your coffee.....

There are so many men's magazines showing images of women in various states of undress, Casey and myself wanted to give our female readers something more then just who is dating who in the world of showbiz..

So flick through and enjoy the gallery that we have put together for you to go through at your leisure...

(Photo by Gregory Brown)

ng some gorgeous We will be showcasi the magazine.... guys every month in

IAN

PHILLIPS OUR F E AT U R E MODEL..

PHOTO BY ROBBIE STEDMAN

H A R RY ALLSOP

PHOTO BY STUART M C L O U T.

DARREN ESSEX PHOTO BY G R E G O RY BROWN

ALEXIS JONES.

ROSS KITCHER PHOTO BY ONE MORE PICTURE PHOTOGRAP HY

DARREN ESSEX PHOTO BY G R E G O RY BROWN.

ROSS KITCHER

PHOTO BY PA N PHOTOGRAPHY

Feature interview with Ian Phillips the mature male model...

A: My future as a model is to try and convince society that you can be sexy and fit as you mature.

I have seen some amazing and beautiful people who are in their eighties plus and they look amazing.

I recently did an interview with Ian Phillips asking him questions about the modelling he does..

Q: How did you get started in modelling?

A: It all started about 15 years ago when friends kept mentioning that I should model. I finally gave it and had a go and have not looked back.

A: Normally people are really up and also very interested in the type of genres that I model.

Q: What is the strangest thing you have ever done in a shoot?

Q: What was the best shoot you have done and what was the worst?

A: The best one was an underwear shoot in Spain, the whole location was so beautiful. The worst was a shoot in London, it was an erotic one and the night before I was up all night with food poisoning..

Q: What are people's reactions when you say you are a model?

A: I had a photographer contact me and explain that he was looking for some images to illustrate a study he was doing on sexual self gratification..

I had to relax and satisfy myself whilst the photographer was taking the shots needed.

Q: Where would you most like to shoot?

A: I would live to do a shoot in a waterfall. I have seen many female models try this and the images always come out looking fantastic.

I would be happy to brave the cold and have no problems clambering over rock.

Ian maybe writing for the magazine in the future and will be featured in our Gallery of Guys.

ianphillips64@live.co.uk Photos by Robbie Stedman

Q: Do you have anyone in particular that you would like to work with?

A: Not really as I enjoy working with other models and photographer no matter what level of photography they are working towards.

It was very challenging but also interesting but I did have to concentrate on the job in hand...if you excuse the pun...

Women like Joanna Lumley, who used to be a model still an amazing women and she is a wonderful icon for the sexy older lady that is becoming more noticeable in society.


 
 Q:Where do you see yourself going in the future with your modelling career?

"I have seen some older women who look amazing"

Lace and Feathers...

Concept:

๏ I wanted to use feminine items

๏ Shoot with both a male and female model.

I have been doing photography for a few years and always enjoy a challenge. Last month I shot with two models, Simon Oliver and Lilly Krupa. I always enjoy collaborating with models on ideas and concepts that both parties have.

I shot with Simon on the 27th of September at the Cloisters at Chichester Cathedral.

The theme as based around some props that I had picked up. It was a lace mask and a beautiful feather collar. By the time simon and myself settled down and I had managed to arrange the props, the light was fading.

I normally book my models for two hours when I am doing a TFP (time for pictures ) shoot. This is because it normally takes time to set up, for the hair and make up to be done and sort all the fine details out before I can proceed. After about 40 minutes with Simon however we were well away and the images were coming along great.

I also shot with Lilly a few days before, in the same location and with the same props. The only difference was the time of day. We shot in the afternoon and the light was perfect.

I wanted to see how the images would look if I shot both the concepts with different models. And also see if the idea would work at different times. I was pleased with the way both sets of images came out and I have had a great response for both the male and female photos.

I normally put my images through Photoshop but I always make it clear to the models that I do not photoshop them. For me I want the images to be as clean and honest as possible. I may crop or change a filter or black and white an image but that is as far as it goes.

My work has a set style and I have been working on making it stand out and be different from everyone else's. I like to take an idea and run with it.

Just be creative and free with your inspiration.

Everyone has their own different way of working with the images they take and art is after all subjective...

Lace and feather look with the model Lilly Krupa and Simon Oliver

(Photos by Double8)

Raven-Lily Diaries Hi there, My name is Raven-Lily I am 27 years old and I am your average working mother, ok maybe not so average but yes I work and am mum to a 4 year old.

I am best known as a Professional Model and Aspiring Photographer but I do various other things too.

I recently took the job title of Magazine Editor just to add a string to my bow. You can follow what I get up to in the Industry and in my home life.

Last month was a frightfully busy one, I had many modelling assignments booked but only a few took place, amongst this I had an assignment which included having to be immersed in icy water wearing nothing but a night gown, as expected I didn’t last long, it was so cold I wanted to swear at the Photographer who suggested it.

Thankfully he took pity on me and decided to make me climb over cold slippery rocks without a stitch on. Thanks dude.

Sadly I only had enough time after this shoot to go home take a very hot shower and get ready to attend my Photography clubs Quiz Night. After a few glasses of wine and everyone shouting out answers, I finally crawled into bed at midnight.

The following day I was to spend 6 hours at a Business class while I study for my NVQ (I spent my lunchtime texting my mum to check on my son as it was now 2 days since I had seen him) I am not far off taking my exam so I got my head down with the rest of the class and really studied. I left at 4pm giving me only 3 hours to head to the supermarket, get home, pack a bag with stuff for my shoot and get to the studio, I managed it ok and got to play with a smoke machine and some gorgeous red lingerie. There are pleasures amongst the pain.

Raven's Diary

Raven Lily diaries:

Her diary entries each month will give everyone an insight into what it's like to be a working mum and a model.

Sadly en route to Canterbury the following day I suffered a Panic Attack that knocked me for six, the first time (and hopefully last time) I had one. It was simply a case of working too hard and trying to juggle everything as a single parent. Oh Joy.......

I do envy those in relationships who have each other for support in raising children or if they get sick, sadly I still have to get on with it. I wouldn’t have long to recover as my boy needs his mum and I have 2 magazines to run, a Modelling career to get on with, and my NVQ to do.

We all struggle to balance our lives and this is what Raven' s diary is all about....

Diary.

"It's hard to juggle motherhood and work but us women always seem to manage it..."

(Photo by Flatworldsedge)

Being a fit, full time dad..

As a busy working father of 2 Running my own Personal Training business as well as working as a professional model I ensure that I make time for my daughters and set aside regular times for them so we can do things together as a family.

I believe that it is important to value the time you spend with your children as they are growing up and help them experience and grow as individuals. I also get the girls involved in aspects of my work encouraging them to be fit and healthy and exercise as well as eating a healthy diet.

Darren Essex is a busy working Dad who runs several business. He very kindly wrote this article for the magazine as he felt that it's important that parents spend quality time with their children as well as working.

It is a balancing act and not always easy.

"Spending time with my children is very important to me"

During the time we spend together we love to get outdoors and experience new places amongst our favourite places to go are down to the beach especially along the Dorset Coast or into the new forest on long country walks. The girls and I also love to go to the Cinema and watch movies together, go bowling or create some fabulous pieces of artistic drawing, we have also recently been exploring our creative sides and taking it in turns to make up a story at bed time from our imaginations instead of reading.

I believe mothers and fathers should have equal input into their children’s lives and children’s should experiences the differences the Yin and yang of parenthood. Spending time with my children is very important to me even more than making money or getting that glamorous shoot in an exotic location.

It’s all about prioritising your workload and setting time aside for your children which you shouldn’t deviate from and never make promises you can’t keep.

IZZI'S COOKING

Pear and Apricot Tart

Serves 8. Total time 1hr

Ingredients 375g 13oz of sheet ready rolled puff pastry.

4 to 5 pears, such as Comice.

A little melted butter.

I beaten egg to glaze.

5tsp apricot jam.

Cooking Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200 C, 180 C fan, 400 F, gas 6. Lay the pastry on a baking sheet and mark a frame around the edge 2cm (3/4in) with a knife. Place in the fridge. Peel the pears, halve and remove the core and slice thinly into half-moon shapes.

Place on the pastry, brush with butter, glaze the pastry edge with the egg and bake for 20 to 30 minutes. Heat the jam in a pan, then sieve and brush over the pears.

Put it in the fridge for approximately for half an hour.

(Photo by Double8)

WE WANT TO STAY CONNECTED TO YOU..

Send us your ideas and questions via FB.

Helen Wright. General questions about the magazine..

Our Facebook page is : www.facebook.com/Feminarum

Simon Oliver

Sarah Pearce

Questions about make-up.

Questions on hair styles and hair products.

Gemma Cullen

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Questions on all things vintage.

Raven Lily

Questions about being a mum and a model.