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On the 21st of June the Huxley School of Makeup team and students worked on Nicole Skye’s new music video clip “Terminate”.
Nicole Skye is an upcoming Australian artist who has just released her second amazing music video clip! The first day of shooting was a very long and busy day starting at 7am and finishing after 7pm with many makeup, hair and costume changes. All our students did extremely well on one of their first work experiences, very proud of them.
Working with such an eclectic group of artists which included a diverse range of singer song writers, dancers and performers, sound and audio, hair and makeup allowed everyone to feed off each others creativity. I particularly enjoyed seeing our director of makeup Michael Huxley in action helping out with the creative side of the production, very inspiring.
It was also great having our students Shannen Martin, Timea Burt and Myra Gillet work with the guidance of our Huxley trainers/artists myself Holly Rea, Chelsea Brown and Jennifer Carlson.
Overall it was a fantastic day of shooting and really fun working with everyone! Especially the amazing Nicole Skye, she is such a beautiful person and a very talented artist and we can’t wait too work with her again.
Enjoy the video clip and a little sneak peak into what happened behind the scenes 🙂
@nicoleskyemusic, @huxleyschoolofmakeup, @lordhuxley, @hollyrea, @chelsea_brown_mua
#TERMINATE DAY 1 A timelapse of our first day of shooting! Thank you @srp_studios And makeup by @huxleyschoolofmakeup #nicoleskye #terminate #comingsoon #makeup #singer #songwriter #musicvideo #dancers #brisbane #australianmusic
Posted by Nicole Skye on Thursday, June 25, 2015
Our May 2015 Fashion and Beauty Artistry students had the pleasure of using garments and accessories from Rosa & Mary’s Bridal Shop for their bridal shoot.
The students had to create their own bridal look which complimented the garments they choose. They were also able to style the garments with head pieces and jewellery which added a lovely touch.
Once again a big thankyou to Rosa & Mary’s Bridal Shop for supplying these beautiful pieces.
Here are a few photos from the shoot.
This year IMATS played host to huge international artists and local makeup legends while featuring new and incredible products from some of the worlds best cosmetics brands. Our course convener went down to suss out all the action and help out one of our favourite brands, IMATS major sponsor, Kryolan.
IMATS stands for the International Makeup Artist Trade Show and is held each year in major cities around the world. The Sydney event is a must see exhibit for Australian makeup artist and has been visiting our shore since 2009.Our 2015 show didn’t disappoint with over 22 pro makeup speakers and 46 exhibitors. This year saw the new comer on the block Jeffrey Star introduce his unique brand to the Aussie market and fans went ballistic! To put it in perspective makeup enthusiasts and Jeffery fans tore through the venue as if HnM had another sale on Balmain!For the second year running the super bright harajuku lovers Sugar Pill were a massive hit with die hard Aussie fans! Their leading lady Amy also known on Instagram as Shrinkle wore the most incredible colourful makeup while her crew wore equally as cute pastel rainbow makeup!
Pictured above: Our course convener Michael with Amy owner of Sugar Pill CosmeticsModel rock lashes brought out the Vogue artist Roshar to create two unique avant guard looks. Roshar’s theatrical and magical take on fashion makeup shone bright on the stage as his beautiful model Hannah’s entire body was covered in Gold glitter!
The boys from Odd studios Damian Martin and Adam Johansen (best known for their work on Mad Max: Fury Road, Star Wars: Episode III—Revenge of the Sith, Farscape, The Wolverine, The Matrix Reloaded, Babe: Pig in the City, Where the Wild Things Are, Superman Returns) were incredibly inspiring as key note speakers.Long time supporter of the school, the exceptionally talented body artist Becca Gilmartin, graced the main stage for Kryolan. On the first day she taught us how to better conceal tattoos with dermacolor and on the second day she created an amazing air brushed wooden girl! Becca is also the new editor of beauty magazine LAUD which is definitely worth checking out.
In summary Michael explains: “In a nut shell IMATS was awesome. There were almost too many highlights to mention but it was exciting to be apart of all the buzz while catching up with industry leaders like Rae Morris, Roshar and Martin Bray. I loved helping Kryolan and had a blast demonstrating their new Nebular air brush colours! It is amazing to see so many incredible artists in one venue. I can’t wait for next year!
Pictured above from Left to Right:
- Mad Max Film
- Roshar’s model Hannah
- Becca Gillmartin with her beautiful wooden girl – air brushed with complexion tones from the new Nebula range.
- Our Course Convener Michael with his model Wyatt from QUE Models. Wyatt’s skull and heart look was air brushed with Kryolan’s new Nebula Air brush products.
Last semester the Fashion & Beauty Artistry students work from their beauty shoot was published in Institute Magazine! We created the title “Honey, You Like” which suits the look perfectly as you can see.
Institute Magazine is the worlds most exclusive online fashion destination; check out this link to see their post with our talented students work on it.
Institute Magazine
o you ever wonder what people have in their everyday makeup kit? I do! We recently discovered what Kim Kardashian has in her everyday kit and decided to compare it to our own. We have compared Kim Kardashians everday kit to my own and then to what we recommend at our school. Whose kit is more similar to yours? Sometimes we can get overwhelmed with having too many products in our everyday kit, so we have made it simple for you with our must have products and tools.
KIM KARDASHIAN
Products
1. Burt’s Bees Cucumber and Sage Facial Cleansing Towelettes
2. Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Moisturiser
3. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk foundation (X2 Shades)
4. POREfessional Agent Zero Shine-vanishing Powder
5. MAC Lip Conditioning Balm
6. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz Eyebrow Pencil in Medium Brown
7. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pro Eyebrow Shade Palette
8. Marc Jacobs Twinkle Pop Eye Shadow
9. Charlotte Tilbury Golden Goddess Eyeshadow Palette
10. Anastasia Beverly Hills Facial Highlighter in So Hollywood
11. MAC Prep+ Water Mist
12. Kevin Aucoin Primatif Eye Pigment in Titian
13. Charlotte Tilbury Dolce Vita Eyeshadow Palette
14. MAC Boot Black Liquid Eye Liner
15. Anastasia Beverly Hills Creme Colour Eyelid Gel Cream in Jet Black
16. Dermacolor Camouflage Creme Makeup
17. Giorgio Armani Eye Tint Eyeliner
18. Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Pencil in Scorch
19. Charlotte Tilbury Rock ‘N’ Kohl Eyeliner in Barbarella Brown
20. Bobbi Brown Sheer Finish Powder
21. L’Oreal Voluminous Carbon Volume Building Mascara or Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real Lengthening Mascara
22. Charlotte Tilbury Vintage Vamp Eyeshadow Palette
23. Cargo Swimmables Eye Pencil in Black Sea
24. MAC Studio Fix Foundation Powder
25. Red Cherry False Eyelashes
26. Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Bronzer
27. Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit
28. Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Bronzer
29. Benefit Cosmetics Powder Highlighter in Watts Up
30. Too Faced Long-Lasting Blush in Love Flush
31. Kevin Aucoin Lip Pencil
32. Tom Ford Lip Colours X5 Shades
33.TATCHA Aburatorigami Blotting Sheets
Over $1500
Tools
Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyebrow Brush #14
It Cosmetics Double-ended Airbrush Foundation Brushor Trish McEvoy Foundation Brush #76
Beauty Blender
MAC Ultra-luxe Powder Puff
Sigma E46 Inner Corner Brush
Stila Double-sided Crease and Liner brush #15
Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyelash Brush #3
LORAC Concealer Brush #103
Surratt Relevee Eyelash Curler
DUO Eyelash Adhesive
Anastasia Beverly Hills Precision Tweezers
Trish McEvoy Blending Brush #48
Sigma E35 Tapered Blending Brush
Preo Eyelash Curler
Sigma E17 Waterline Liner
Trish McEvoy Sheer Blush Brush #2B
Vincent Longo Eyeshadow Brush #22
MAKEUP ADDICT
Products
1. Bioderma Micellar Water
2. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturiser
3. Origins Eye Cream
4. Bite Beauty Augave Lip Mask
5. Makeup Forever Hydrating Primer
6. Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation
7. MAC Pro Long Wear Concealer (X2 Shades)
8. Kat Von D Shade And Light Palette
9. Laura Mercier Translucent Powder
10. MAC Mineralised Skin Finish in Gold Deposit
11. MAC Bronzer
12. Nars Blush in Orgasm
13. Becca Highlighter in Opal
14. The Balm Highlight in Mary Loumanizer (Two highlighters.. really?)
15. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Taupe
16. Anastasia Beverly Hills Duo Brow Powder
17. Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel
18. MAC Paint Pot in Soft Ochre
19. Makeup Geek Eyeshadows
20. Kyolan Nude Eyeliner
21. Inglot Gel Liner in #77
22. The Blam Swing Eyeliner
23. MAC Upper Lash Mascara
24. MAC Giggablack Mascara (When I think I need a different mascara for my top and bottom lashes)
25. Model Rock Lashes
26. Duo Eyelash Glue
27. Kyrolan Face Liner
28. MAC Nude Lipsticks (Velvet Teddy, Honey Love, Blankety, Etc.) (Because everyone needs 5 nude lipsticks everyday…)
29. Fix Plus to Set
OR
30. Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray
Over $1200
Tools
1. Huxley Duo Fibre Brush
2. Huxley Fluffy Brush
3. Huxley Bullet Brush
4. Huxley Angle Brush
5. Huxley Blush & Contour Brush
6. Huxley Long Handle Soft Kabkui Brush
7. Huxley Round Eye Shadow Brush
8. Huxley Concealer Brush
9. Huxley Bent Eye Definer Brush
10. MAC Brush #135
11. Real Techniques Contour Brush
12. Beauty Blender Original
13. Eyelash Applicator
Over $500
I know it’s scary close to the amount of products Kimmy K has but I have an addiction, okay?
MUST HAVE PRODUCTS
Products
1. Kryolan Makeup Blend
2. Kryolan Makeup Primer
3. Kryolan Paint Stick X2
4. Kryolan Translucent Powder
5. Kryolan Concealer wheel
6. Kryolan Pigment
7. Kryolan Lip Gloss High Shine
8. Kryolan Face Liner
9. Eye Of Horus Eye Brow Pencil Duo
10. Eye Of Horus Liquid Liner
11. Eye of Horus Mascara
12. Eye Of Horus Eyeliner Pencil
13. Eye of horus eyeshadows
14. Model Rock Lashes
15. Kryolan Liquid Latex
Under $600
Tools
Huxley Brush Kit
Includes:
Jumbo Powder
Duo Fibre
Long Handled Soft Kabuki
Blush & Contour
Flat Foundation
Concealor
Chubby Shadow
Round Eyeshadow
Bullet
Fluffy Blender
Angled Brow and Liner
Bent Eye Definer
Blending Fan
Lip Perfecter
Spoolie
15 Slot Brush Roll
$400
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Neck cut open and spines severed alive, just so they can be made into $40,000 Bikini Handbags and watch straps!
The shocking and disgusting treatment of animals by major labels and brands is beyond unacceptable in our modern connected economy. Social media has brought attention to the lack of compassion that many companies have for animal rights. So why is it, that when most people around the world believe that it is unacceptable to treat animals like this, do brands continue their barbaric practices?
Maybe it’s because people keep consuming these products.
Albert Einstein once said “The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil but by those who watch them without doing anything.”
The first step towards helping is to be educated on what is actually happening (follow this link to see the shocking imagery for your self WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT – Cruel Reality Behind Burkin Crocodile Hand Bags )
The next step is to help spread awareness. Here at the Huxley School of Makeup we gave our students the task of helping to spread awareness using the art of makeup and body paint. We are strongly against the senseless torture of animals and we’re so proud of our students for getting on board with this important awareness project!
Here are some of our favorite shots from the night. We believe the images speak for themselves but ultimately the choice is yours. Be a compassionate consumer…
Link to video here
Photography by Linda Puetter Photography
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