Monday 24 November 2014

One, two, three...





From top: Ben Bernschneider, John Brömstrup, Daniel Jackson,
Store photography for Balletto Body by Stef King

 

Timing is everything when attempting the perfect in-air motion shot. The potential in the pictures is intriguing and every jump tells a story. Ben Bernschneider's holiday-esque jump (top) is the envy of all profile picture creators everywhere. Sef King uses motion to maximum potential to promote Balletto Body dance wear, and how Daniel Jackson has captured the gravity defying moves of Shay Norman is beyond me.

Friday 14 November 2014

Dare to wear.. Turbans


1.Top Left, Oriana Layendecker, Make-Up Artist Magazine. 2. Bottom left, Barbra Streisand in the 1970's. 3. Middle, 'Knock for Sixties' shoot in How To Spend It, Nov 2014. 4. Top right, Elizabeth Taylor in the 1960's. 5. Bottom right, Saint Laurent SS15 collection.

 

Turbans gained their fashion status in the late 1920's as a sign of wealth and the means to travel to exotic far away lands. Into the 1960's they came back as a regal accessory (see Elizabeth Taylor). By the mid 70's the IT girls of the era wore with hair loose and straight underneath, setting the precedent for a Bohemian luxe (see Barbra Streisand) which is seeing a resurgence now.

2014 is a year of looking back for inspiration and creating an eclectic mix of the old and the new. Bringing old trends up to date can include textures, materials, colours, styling and bold make-up (see Oriana Layendecker for Make-up Artist Magazine and Damian Foxe for How to Spend It ).