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Music U.K singer Kai talks to us about her brand new video “Magic Shoes” and more. --------------------------------------Art Jimmy C talks to us about his work . Which we found using it as a backdrop in our last issue. --------------------------------------Cover Girl X- Factors very own Kitty Brucknell talks the gossip on the X-factor. Then on moving on. ---------------------------------------
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EDITORS LETTER Death. Something none of us can run from. Something none of us will ever be able to stop. We all go about our lives just waiting for the day. Even if it’s not on our minds all the time. We are still getting that ever bit closer to death. Many of us worry about death. Including myself. You may say at 21 I have nothing to worry about. Its years away. But is it really? 6 months ago my little Niece was brought into this world. She has brought so much joy since then. Yet sadly as good as her news came. My great Aunt got the final news. After battling various cancers for 20 years. She was told this time it wasn’t going to be fixed. I just find it humorous how at the start of life there is so much joy. Yet at the end there is so much pain. Then that got me thinking into how it’s not what happened at the start. Or how your life ends. It’s all about what goes inbetween. So remember each day how lucky we are. We may be on a climb to where our life goals are. But you will get there if you push hard enough. Then when death comes along. You wont look back regretting. You will know you lived your life for all it had. Michael Editor & Chief
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For anyone who doesn’t know who Kai is gives us an introduction to yourself. I am a singer songwriter from West London, known for my debut single Flirt which was featured on KISS TV. I work with Zalon Thompson, friend and backing vocalist of Amy Winehouse and my debut EP ‘A Taste Of Me’ was out in May. You recently filmed your music video “Magic Shoes”. Was this your favourite video yet? I loved filming all my videos, it’s
great to see your ideas come to life and I’ve been fortunate to have had amazing directors. This one is a favourite though, the weather was great, we knew the shots we wanted and I was carefree around London for the day. It was challenging to perform on the spot with people watching and nail each take but so lovely to explore new areas I’d never seen or taken advantage of and I think the vibrant colours and vibes came out in that shoot.
You have had an incredible 12,000 views so quickly! How does that make you feel? It was a slow start at first but I have had a great response and it feels wonderful. We have been plugging and pushing and friends, family and fans also really liked the feel of this track so I am so grateful for the viral direction it’s taken. I’ve had feedback from people all over the world so I feel amazing.
How do you feel people responded to the video? Flirt is a fun loving song and very catchy, so I wanted that to be colourful. With Magic Shoes, it’s also very colourful but I think the sun and the art on the walks added a simple yet amazing dimension to the video and really brought out the fun spirit of the song which the ladies can relate to! It’s very easy going and I’ve had lots of people say they prefer this video now. What made you get into music?
Wow, I’ve always been in it, but to what to degree is the key thing. Singing and prancing around as a child, I’ve been writing forever now and I used to just do it as something fun that I kept to myself, too shy to show anyone. I’ve been in groups and also wrote whilst I was at university, it was a hobby I enjoyed. I had friends around me who liked my material and they gave me a confidence boost and when I saw other peers making a career out of their talent, I found the belief in myself to do it too. I wanted to see my ideas come to life. Who inspires you? Hmm, how much time do you have?? Lol. My Mum inspires me everyday and some close friends around me who are chasing and striving for their dreams daily. My Aunt who passed away too, she was bold, proud and larger than life so it reminds me to be
myself and love big. Musically, Brandy has always inspired me in terms of vocals and style, Beyonce I think is always developing her vocal style. Kimbra more recently, she is very unique and she is just a bundle of genuine individuality. I love Janelle Monae, UK artists Shakka and Mikel Ameen for the same reasons. Contagious atmosphere and energy when these guys perform!
Who would your favourite collaboration be with? Hands down, Janelle Monae. I went to her show last year at the Roundhouse in Camden. In a nutshell, all I can say is - It was EPIC. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year? This time next year, I hope to be touring outside of the UK, with a debut album on the cards. By then, there will be more videos, singles, collaborations and more. Do you have any more music
in the works? For sure, I have lots of written ideas that need to be recorded, so that is my mission at the moment! I’m developing my sound and style, so I hope my fans will enjoy the journey as I grow and get the music out there the way I hear it in my head! Any last shout-outs? Of course! Image 34 for this interview, thanks for the opportunity. Great work you guys are going, so keep it coming. To all those who have watched, shared the new video and are supporting and routing for me, I appreciate it all! And my team who are pushing and making things happen! Thank you. --------------------------------------Click here to watch Kai brand new video for her single “Magic Shoes” . --------------------------------------
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JIMMY C For those who don’t know who Jimmy C is, give us an introduction to yourself and your art. I am an artist working between the studio and the street, with an interest in the marginalised human subject in the city context. I started painting just over 20 years ago on the street as part of the graffiti movement in the late 80's, and eventually went on to go to art school where I had an interest in figurative oil painting. My current style of painting is a convergence of these two interests, and led me to the drip painting and aerosol pointillist technique. How did you artwork come
be on the streets of Brick Lane? A few years back I was living in Australia and I had some work in a group exhibition around Brick Lane, which bought me back to London. I realised there was a vital kind of energy happening in the street art scene in the east London area, and I felt that I needed to be a part of it in some way, hence I relocated to London to start painting in this area. What made you get into art? I think it was after working in a monotonous day job where I knew that there was something more creative that I could be doing with my time, and this is when I first enrolled to go to art school. But before that I was painting
on the streets as a teenager, and this was just something that felt compelled to do. Going back before that, I always liked to draw and art was always my favourite subject at school. Where do you feel most inspired? Most probably in the city and where I can observe the way people interact. Travel is good for this, but also the more solitary moments in the studio are good where you have the time to a develop new idea. What do you enjoy most about creating your art? I enjoy what can be the meditative quality of painting, but also like the challenge of looking for new things and new ways of doing things in my art. What does the future hold for you? Hopefully new and better paintings, and health and
happiness to go along with it! Any other shout outs? Peace to the writers and street artists out there, and to the B-boys and B-girls. Shout out to RCF crew, Lindberg galleries in Melbourne, Raison d'Art in Lille, No Way Art, and for all those pushing the creative dream.
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What made you first want to audition for the X-Factor? Well, I have always loved the show. And every year I used to sit and watch it and think, oh my god I need to audition for this. And I never did. So I got myself together and decided to really go for it, to use every connection I had, to push and push myself until I got an audition. Plus, of course, it’s really next to impossible to make it in the UK without the show. It’s so hard unless you have
really good industry connections. I wanted to do something different with my life, to see what happens. How did you think the show would benefit your career? Well, I thought it might give me a bit of a platform to launch myself as an artist. That was the main reason, the kind of artist I am, I’m pretty alternative when it comes to my performances, so it was a real struggle to get anyone to notice me in terms of my music.
Would you do it again? I’m not really sure. I think people who have done it two or three times and then make the live shows, I think they have a huge advantage, they know the ups and downs of it all. I went all in, and knew that I was never going to win – but I really wanted to. So I pushed and pushed to try and make it through each week. I guess I would, but I’m not sure I would have the same impact as I did before. You can only wear a light-up costume once! Would you do anything differently given the chance? Yes, obviously I would try and come across a lot more humble. Thing is, that’s not really me. You are supposed to have
confidence when you are performing! I hate doing interviews because people judge you so much, I would much rather sing and not talk! The idea of the show – that you are the same on stage as off – it doesn’t really work in the terms of being a real artist. I remember having a conversation with the producers once, they said they were so excited to have me on the show because it was so rare for someone to walk into the show as a ready made artist – I think they really started to believe in me by the time boot camp had come round, but by then it was too late to change my audition edit and I think that really ended things with me before it began. I can’t be boring, I can’t be all sweet and innocent, I
say what I think, and yes, I very weird and out there. But I wanted to shake things up on the show, to show people that you can be different and you can change people’s opinions of what is possible.
identify with, I love the thought of being a voice for those people who don’t really get heard that much. I am determined to break the mould, to be the rebel, to create a brand that will last.
Did you feel the show changed you in anyway? I guess so, yes. Probably for the bad, in a lot of ways. I miss being just a regular person who can do pub gigs 6 nights in a row and jump on tables, and dance like crazy in the front row of concerts. People seem so quick to judge you – I’m very aware of that. But it also made me braver – to step out in a crowd and not be afraid of things – I have this identity which so many people seem to
Of course we know you weren’t the only one that jumped in the swimming pool at the judges houses. Why do you think they only showed you? God only knows. But the producers did tell me to jump in the pool! Well, they suggested it, and I thought it might be fun. I also thought that if I did it, I might get through. So I did…and I did. Which was fine in my eyes. And I have sort of left that mark on people –
so many people remember that! Were there any points in the show when you felt misrepresented or felt as if they weren’t showing who you really were? I think at my first audition yes. That whole autograph thing with those kids was so misrepresented it was crazy. I knew them – they had been following me around the whole day, begging me for autographs! I thought it would look a lot worse if I said no to a bunch of kids on camera – I couldn’t win. People got the idea that I was obsessed with fame, that I was fame hungry, attention seeking. I hate that – the notion of celebrity for celebrity
sake – that’s hideous. I am constantly panicked when it comes to being in the newspapers – I can’t fathom what makes me so interesting that I would be worth lines in the newspaper? And attention-seeking, well – only on stage. On stage I’m a fierce bitch who wants the whole world to worship her. But as soon as I’m off I’m thinking “oh god, that was awful…I need to do that again…I need to work out more…write better songs…” I’m so critical. Every night I do a gig I watch my performances back on my phone, I want to make things better and better until I slay every gig like noone before me every has. I believe that to be a true artist you need to
be confident, hugely ambitious and know exactly who you are. There were a lot of crazy rumours about other stuff – I can’t really comment on all of it, but I know who I am. Most of the misconceptions about me are so far from the truth, most people that know the true me – know I’m intensely private and like nothing better than sitting at my piano writing songs and watching bad sci-fi TV. That’s pretty much me there. Do you keep in touch with any former contestants? If yes then who? Of course! Johnny, we speak nearly every week. Then Marcus to some extent, The Risk, Janet – I got on really
well with them, others not so much, but then I think a few people were really out for themselves a lot more than you’d think. Do you feel the Xfactor provides sufficient aftercare support for its contestants? Or do you feel they could do more to safeguard people after they have left the show? I do wish I had gotten a better placing on the show, because then perhaps the management would have taken me more seriously. They gave me this manager but he was completely wrong for me, they suggested I do an album of Lady Gaga covers and go on Celebrity Big Brother!
I’d rather put toothpicks in my eyes! But it’s really interesting, because I think they have finally realised their mistakes, I’ve heard things are a lot lot different this year in terms of the aftercare, a lot of the artists already have managers and I think it’s going to give people a lot more opportunity – it’s not all about who comes 1st 2nd and 3rd anymore. It takes years to find the right management to really kick things off in terms of having a long lasting career. That’s what I really care about, and that’s what I’m striving for. It might take a bit longer but I’m a lot more focused on what I want and what I need to do to get there. I’ve always been known for my crazy work-ethic, I don’t stop until I’ve achieved something great…then it’s onto the next goal, and the next.
What made you get into being a Britney tribute act? Oh my god! Memories! Well, it was really a case of either making £100 singing in pubs, or make £1000 singing for thousands at festivals and being flown all round the world being treated like a celebrity. So, the choice really wasn’t very hard. Plus I was completely broke and I needed something to really focus on. Did you feel you were being judged as a serious artist when you
were performing as Britney? Never! Although, I did reach a stage where I gained a sort of celebrity status within the industry, so many people knew who I was within the impersonator world, I had so many great contacts. By 2011, I was booking tours in China and India and the USA. It was great. What made you stop? Because it was never going to get serious. It was never about being my own artist and being who I wanted to be. I was so determined to make it as
myself, I wanted to give myself a chance. Plus, I had experienced so much bitterness within the industry, so many failed artists and singers, it broke my heart to see so much talent go to waste performing as someone else. I never wanted to end up like that. There are a few lucky lucky lucky people who get big Vegas shows, that get national tours in stadiums and arenas, but they are the super lucky ones and even then I wonder if they are truly satisfied being someone else. Who would you say is your biggest musical influence? I have so many. I guess I would say Kylie, Ke$ha, Adam Lambert, Queen,
Gaga, Britney, Cher, Madonna…there are so many. I tend to just be myself and let the audience create their own image of who I am. How would you describe the music you are creating? Burlesque Rock. Think Broadway, but with Queen as the band and Ke$ha as the singer. Live instruments, thumping dance beats. That’s me. Do you feel writing your own music is an important part of being a musician? Absolutely. The songs I’ve done now, it’s a mixture. There’s tracks that I’ve written and produced myself, there are tracks that I haven’t written at all, there are
tracks I’ve co-written, there’s a huge mix and match. There’s one song called Damage – I didn’t write it but it feels like I did. I identified so much with the lyrics – it felt like that person had got inside my head and written down everything. So it’s not always about writing every single lyric, but being able to translate that to audience. I wouldn’t feel right though if I didn’t put tracks out that were completely myself – that were just me, no-one else. When I do bigger shows – I want to play piano, just me, piano and a mic. Perhaps unfavourable comparisons with Lady Gaga will be inevitable, but in all fairness, I feel
like I need to do that. It’s important to connect with your audience in that way. When can your fans expect to hear your new material? Well I’m always doing new stuff at gigs. And leaking stuff on YouTube, now and again! I want to get the most badass team around me imaginable. Then I can take over. When can we expect your debut album? See above. I have the songs, I need the team. I want to do things right, not worry about missing the chance…it’s so important to get it right first time. Second chances don’t really exist in this industry.
Can you give us an example of the type of music we can expect to hear on an album? Well, there’s a load of different influences, a huge range of styles but with a concurrent theme. I think there will be one big opera style ballad on there. And a big rock track, a fun commercial upbeat song with a silly dance routine, and definitely a load of controversial stuff. I’m not afraid of writing songs that speak about taboo subjects. It’s definitely not safe. But I have never been safe!
What do you hope the future holds for Kitty Brucknell? Well – I’m probably dropping the Brucknell. In terms of being an artist, people know me
as KITTY. KITTY in big ass capital letters, loud and proud. To view Kitty's new website click here.
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Spandex & Nylon By Allison The names of these materials since the project I had to do on them during my senior year of high school left a bitter taste in my mouth. When I went dress shopping for the semi formal dance last month, I would immediately reject a dress based on those materials. When I saw either of these elastomers in high percentages on the tags of garments, I interpreted them, as a kind way of telling me that every flaw and lump I had would be exposed. So if you were Barbie, or built like her.. you’re all set. On the other hand, if you’re a US doubledigit size college student that was recently blessed with the infamous “Freshman 15”? Probably not a good dress for you. (Please note, the exception to this rule I knew all along were leggings. The college student’s gift from
God when your jean size is up in air). This mentality changed for me though, when I was introduced to SNUG Camisoles. Maybe you’ve heard of the company from many celebrities that sport their products such as Jessica Simpson and Kendra Wilkinson. Both of these young hot Moms wore the camisoles during their pregnancy days, but I’m here to reassure you that even the squishy extra fat in your midsection due to French fries can be disguised thanks to SNUG Camisoles. The first top I received from them was a grey long sleeve. I took it out of the package a little cynically when I saw how small it appeared, but once I put it on I did not regret it at all.
On a college campus, solid colors don’t typically stand out unless they’re neon and with a neutral such a grey, I did not expect to draw much attention. For the second time though, I made a faulty assumption. Many of my friends asked me about the top, and although I paired it with pearls, jeans, and a black and white cheetah print trench it wasn’t until the coat came off that the compliments flowed. It was so comfortable, with dark wash jeans and ballet flats, I felt confident that I looked good! It’s a “snug” fit, as the name of the company entails, but it clings to the right curves and smoothed out the wrong ones. I would definitely purchase this top, making it an essential in everyone’s wardrobe regardless of body type. If you enjoy layering and are more against clingy fabric, it is perfect as a winter undergarment. I was also provided the top in black as well, and I like it even more than the grey. I feel as though it is double slimming. You can’t
go wrong! But enough about these neutrals, the real thing that intrigued me about the company when I originally heard about them was the wide arrange of colors that are provided for the customer. The Bra Friendly Tank and Basic Camisole were both so difficult to order due to the extensive color collection. Do I go with a deep color for fall? Or a pop of colour against my dark winter sweaters? Will this colour enhance my wardrobe? Oh but this one will too… I kept thinking, as I debated back and forth. Finally, I concluded that mint bliss and periwinkle were two of the most gorgeous colors. Second best decision I made entailing SNUG Camisoles. Both colors did not disappoint me whatsoever. In the winter it is tough to look tan, but mint bliss popped against my average creamy skin tone and reminded me of the summer colors I missed so much. Coincidentally, in November
here in good ole America we had a 70 degree day so this top was very appropriate. The periwinkle top was exactly what I needed for Zumba. As I’ve previously mentioned, I am a girl with curves blessed by God, but that is a pain when it comes to exercise. If you aren’t in a training bra, the clingy vneck camisole is not going to support or cover your chest and the built in bra in that camisole? Forget it. Everyone knows you have to wear a bra underneath it anyways and then it’s so exposed and uncomfortable. Essentially, it’s a difficult situation for curvy girls to be put in and it has forced me to go into my pajama shirt drawer multiple times to put on a loose t-shirt that will be worn over top a frumpy sports bra. Therefore, your self esteem which is already pretty low considering you have to go to Zumba (if you don’t want to blow up like a balloon) will plunge even lower. Miss. Booty shorts and v-neck camisole looks way sexier than you and you may think that’s a
a fact of life. BUT NOT AFTER YOU DISCOVER THE BRA FRIENDLY TANK. *Cue the hallelujah chorus* It’s enough coverage and enough cling to remind you why you are at Zumba, while demonstrating that you can look sexy and classy, to the dismay of Miss. Booty shorts and v-neck camisole. In a society where double zeros do not dominate, SNUG Camisoles encourages you to embrace all shapes and sizes. In conclusion, I hope you read this article or at least jumped to the ending and now understand that the verdict is not to hate on Spandex and Nylon. They could become your new best friends, after all most of SNUG Camisoles’ products contain those two ingredients heavily. Receiving new clothing that enhances your figure while still indulging in a few extra holiday desserts is what the season is about after all right? Tis the season.
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GLAMAROUS? I have a confession to make: I was always of the opinion that models were perfect people. Tall, thin, beautiful. I believed that their lives consisted of being jetted around the world, staying in swanky hotels, attending exclusive parties and events and breaking up that hectic lifestyle being photographed in amazing designer clothes and getting paid extortionate amount of money for it. I assumed that they just turned up to a shoot, got pampered for a couple of hours, had their picture taken and went home to their apartments. They are beautiful people. Surely they're treated with respect and admiration? This was my general opinion of models until I was around 16. When I became one. I was a dreamer at school. Bullied at 11 for the way I
looked. I was gangly, taller than all my friends. I had freckles, crooked teeth and I was impossibly thin and I was incredibly shy, so it's no wonder really that some of the other kids picked up on it. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't unbearable, but it made me feel small and angry that these people felt that they could get away with it. I never felt like letting them win, that was never an option. I wanted to show them what I was made of. To shut them up in a more dignified way that causing a scene and answering back. When I was fourteen, I went shopping on Oxford Street with my Dad. I was approached in Debenhams by someone who claimed to be a scout for a top modelling agency. I was on my own at the time and was nervous and shy so I shooed him off and didn't really
listen to what he had to say. He gave me his card and I never called him, but it had planted a seed. A stranger thought I was good enough to be a model. This was the perfect was to silence the bullies and come out on top. I went home, fired up the laptop and researched my dream career, my path away from the bullies. I wish I could say that I was snapped up by a top agency, taken to New York to appear in top shows and appear on the cover of all the magazines but that's not what happened. I quickly learned that the world of modelling that I thought was so glamorous and enticing could be harsh and cruel. I was scammed by two bogus agencies who rinsed me of ÂŁ250. A naive, fourteen year old girl with a dream that they had taken advantage of, leaving me broke and having to explain to my parents where my
savings had gone. I learned my lesson and spent the next few years researching modelling and occasionally considering it, but continuing with my studies. Then I found a number of networking sites where models, photographers and other creative's arrange shoots and projects. It was perfect. I didn't part with any money and got some amazing experience and met some truly inspirational people. I gained contacts, made friends and built a portfolio along the way. I signed to two small agencies (who DID NOT request joining fees), modelled for the British Hair Awards and have been to some amazing parties and events. You have to take the good with the bad though. There disgusting amounts of
photographers who try appalling tactics to get you to take your clothes off. I'm a very strong person thanks to my past and I am very focussed on what I would like to do and achieve. I know my limits and I will not be forced into something that I'm not comfortable with. I find it worrying and sickening that there are some girls who are so desperate to make it that they will do whatever a photographer tells them. It is important to trust your instincts and stick to your guns in this industry. I have been very lucky in the other models that I have come into contact with and have met some lovely people, but I have heard stories from friends who have been called fat by other girls, been belittled and looked down on. You have to be strong and be able to brush off criticism because it will come from all directions. Modelling is a very harsh
industry. Often, with test shoots, you will receive no payment, have to travel a long way with a suitcase full of clothes, shoes and cosmetics and have to do your own hair and make up. You have to be motivated and driven. It has never even crossed my mind to give up modelling, even when I have no jobs lined up or I'm rejected for a job that I had my heart set on. Jealous 'friends' have also reared their ugly heads, talking behind your back "She only models part time so she's clearly not good enough", "She won't get that job, she's kidding herself". Luckily I was able to see those friends for what they were; jealous and childish. I felt like I was back at school getting taunted across the classroom so I quickly cut these 'friends out of my life. I tend to keep my personal life separate from modelling and
don't really talk about it with friends or family unless they ask. I don't want to become a selfobsessed diva, it's important to me that I don't get carried away. I'm so excited for the future, you don't know what's coming around the corner and there is so much excitement. I would recommend modelling to anyone interested but would urge you to know your limits and stick to your guns, don't be pressured into anything that you aren't comfortable with, have a thick skin and the ability not to dwell on rejection or criticism and to not under any circumstances part with any money to join an agency. However legitimate and glamorous they may seem.
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Hi everyone, it’s me again, and I am back to tell how to create Kitty Bracknell's Image34 cover shot look. This month is quite bold and extravagant look with lots of powerful gold leaf used. However you can use ideas and the concept to make slight alterations and make it more wearable for yourself. 1. Prep the Skin First off I cleansed the skin using a French product called 'Derma,' (this can be bought online) and used Liz Earle's 'Instant Boost Skin Tonic' to tone the skin. A good clean of the skin is essential before
you start to apply makeup. To moisturise, I used Elizabeth Arden moisturiser for dry skin, as this was perfect to hydrate Kitty's skin. Please make sure that you select the right moisturiser for your particular skin type as this varies from person to person. Tip: if you have very dry skin it is a good idea to add a drop or two of facial
oil to the moisturiser. I then used Makeup Forever's 'HD Primer' in green, in order to counteract the slight redness in the cheeks, nose and chin areas of Kitty's skin. Tip: As it is now winter, dry, cracked lips may be a problem for some of you. If this is the case dip a cotton bud in your cleanser product or just some water or oil and rub over the lips. This will remove any dead skin and give you a nice even base to apply lipstick to. Then apply some Liz Earle '8 Hour Cream' so that they too are nice and hydrated! Also, at this stage, remember to curl your eyelashes. 2. Foundation Now that everything is prepared we can move onto the foundation. For Kitty I used M.A.C 'Face and Body' in N1. These foundations are really great as their colour range is so great there’s a shade for everyone; it is also really easy to layer up to
achieve a slightly heavier coverage. I used my Bobbi Brown foundation brush to apply and then blended with my M.A.C 'Duo Fibre' brush.
3. Concealer Concealer is great for covering up dark circles under the eyes and blemishes. For Kitty is used my Kryloan concealer wheel for under the eyes and around the nose and any pimples. Tip: If you suffer with dark or grey under eye circles then a concealer with pink under tones would be ideal as it counter acts the darker colour. 4. Highlighter and Contouring
In terms of highlighters I used M.A.C's pigment powder in 'Vanilla' on the tops of Kitty's cheek bones as well as the bridge of her nose and top of the eyebrow bone. I used M.A.C bronzing powder in Matte Bronze to slightly contour Kitty's face just under her cheek bones and slightly heavier along the jaw line. 5. Eye's For Kitty's eyes, firstly used a light layer of Bobbi Brown eye shadow in 'Espresso' to create a rough outline of the shape that I wanted and also just to coat the lid. I then went in with a slightly darker colour - also by Bobbi Brown called 'Midnight' - and built up the darkness of colour in the areas where i wanted it. I did not build up the colour high up on the lid as i wanted this area to be lighter so that it would blend out easier and fade
without leaving harsh edges. Ensure that the eye shadow is all fully blended, paying particular attention to the edges - a good brush for this would be M.A.C's 217 brush. Next, I used Bobbi Brown '24Hour Gel Liner' and took this from the corner of the eye right along to the edge. I then took Illamasque's 'Liquid Gold' and 'Liquid Bronze' and added this to the corner of the eye by the tear duct. 6.Lashes For this shoot I applied false eyelashes to give a dramatic, bold lash to stand out against the dark shadow. I used Shu Uemura lashes which give a thick and luscious lash. I used Duo lash glue in black as adhesive for the lashes and then applied BarryM mascara to the lashes to make them all blend together.
7. Lips For Kitty's lips I used Illamasque's Liquid Gold and dabbed it with my finger onto her lips to give a slight gold appearance to the lips. I did not want to go in too heavy with the lip colour as the eyes were making enough of a statement!
little or as much gold leaf as you like but if you are trying to adapt this look so that it is more wearable, perhaps you could just apply it to the outer/inner corner of your eye.
8. Extras Now onto the fun part of the Gold Leaf!! I brought this from Hobby Craft believe it or not, and you can buy it in either flakes or sheet form. I then used tweezers to select and rip small pieces and placed them in the correct place according to the arrangement that I had in mind! You can use as
Translucent Powder' all over the face to fix the foundation and concealer and prevent shininess!
9. Fix It Last but not least I used M.A.C's 'Prep and Prime
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