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Lord and Berry Touch Up Blotting Powder

August 08, 2020 in Lord and Berry Touch Up, Lord & berry Powder, a meeting with style, artist news, beauty, beauty blogger, beauty makeup, beauty photo shoot, behind the beauty, behind the scenes, behind the shoot, business of makeup, business development, creating a portfolio, creating the narrative, creative colabs, creating the show, creative direction, creative director jamesc, creative space, creative team, digital magazine, digital covers, digital magazine work, digital magazines, digital submission, digital submissions, digital tear sheets, digital tears, digital tearsheets, Earning your craft, editorial, editorial concept, editorial makeup, editorial makeup kit, editorial placement, editorial plan, editorial plans, editorial research, editorial shoot, editorial shoots, fashion blogger, fashion film, fashion film plans, fashion films, fashion styling, featured brand, film makeup kit, film makeup, film/tv makeup, Global talent, Italian heritage, italian heritage brand, JamesC creative, jamesc creative director, JamesC movie makeup, jamesc tv makeup, location shoot, lord and berry, lord and berry elite, lord and berry fashion, Lost Agency, lost agency, lost beauty, lost behind the lens, lost behind the scenes, lost blog, lost boys, lost boys shoot, lost covers, lost creative, lost creative blog, lost creative shoot, lost creative shoots, lost creative stories, lost creative work, lost creatives, lost girl shoot, lost girls, lost mua, lost mua team, Lost Stories, lost submissions, lost tears, makeup kit, marketing, media makeup kit, online magazines, photo shoot, photo shoot team, press release, pro makeup brushes, product placement, professional brushes, project development, project development team, project management, shoot planning, The Lost Agency, the lost agency, the lost agency blog, the lost creatives, the lost creative, The Lost Creatives, the lost creatives blog, the lost mua, The Lost Project, the lost stories, the makeup business, tv makeup, tv makeup kit, world fashion creatives, world fashion editorials, world fashion media, world fashion talent, lord and berry make up, JamesC mud, jamesc makeup designer, jamesc approved, jamesc endorsed

When it comes to makeup for fashion Lord and Berry has set a benchmark that is hard to beat, the range is a staple of various fashion weeks and additions like the Lord and Berry Touch Up Blotting Powder add not only to a professional backstage kit for LFW but to that of the working artist such as our creative director JamesC whose eye for commercial detail is drawn to the brand for its credentials, quality, and an array of savvy products designed for fashion and available to the world.

From a purely practical stance, JamesC prefers pressed powders for their convenience: you can slip them easily into a working kit box/bag, they take up less space, and in the form of the Lord and Berry touch up powders they offer a simplistic solution to minimizing your kit without losing quality. The 3 shades are ideal for a working artist kit and offer a multifaceted and cross-gender solution to finishing a look for print or video.

TRANSLUCENT: it is a white-toned powder meant for just about every skin tone because it turns invisible when applied to the skin.
BANANA: it is a yellow-toned powder which works its magic to offset any redness, illuminate the skin, neutralizes dark under-eye circles, and set makeup – and the best part is that it works on any skin tone.
JUST PEACH: it is a peach-toned powder designed to give brightness to a dull complexion, to neutralize blue tones and set makeup. It works on any skin tone.

On a purely practical stance, these 3 powders have been tested at various fashion weeks making them perfect for a downsized kit and suitable for a working professional who needs quick solutions to on shoot problems. *Well worth noting that a pro discount is available making this an even more appealing brand for the professional arena including those in bridal, film, TV, and fashion (from live events to print).

To learn more about the range see:

Lord and Berry Website.

Lord and Berry Instagram.

Lord and Berry Facebook.

Lord and Berry Twitter.

Depixym paints in the new media sphere

July 07, 2020 in beauty, beauty blogger, beauty makeup, behind the beauty, behind the scenes, behind the shoot, british makeup brand, business of makeup, character makeup, character makeup kit, code of conduct, creating a portfolio, creating the narrative, creative director jamesc, creative space, creative team, depixym paints, depixym makeup, Earning your craft, editorial, editorial makeup, editorial makeup kit, editorial placement, editorial plan, editorial plans, editorial research, editorial shoot, editorial shoots, fashion blogger, fashion film, fashion films, featured brand, film makeup, film makeup kit, Global talent, JamesC creative, jamesc creative director, JamesC movie makeup, JamesC mua, jamesc tv makeup, lost tv, Lost Agency, lost agency, lost agency plans, lost beauty, lost behind the lens, lost behind the scenes, lost blog, lost creative, lost creative blog, lost creative shoot, lost creative shoots, lost creative stories, lost creative work, lost creatives, lost mua, lost mua team, Lost Stories, makeup kit, marketing, media makeup kit, out of kit, out of kit essentials, out of kit fantasty, out of kit film makeup, press release, product placement, shoot planning, the lost creative, The Lost Creatives, the lost creatives, the lost creatives blog, the lost mua, The Lost Project, the lost stories, tv makeup, tv makeup kit, world fashion creatives, world fashion talent, depixym emulsions, depixym creative, depixym pro

As we move into a whole new world for makeup artists, influencers, and creatives in general, many people are having to rethink how they work within the beauty industry. Starting out of the blocks and ahead of the game in terms of packaging and are starting to think long term with their clients to ensure that they are working safely. Developed as a brand for experimentation and fun that translated across genres from theatrical makeup to film and television.

Depixym is going to be a game-changer as the rules and potential guidance long term for how makeup staff can work on set, the products we use creatively will need to change to meet a whole host of new needs and dynamics. The advantages of having a product that is:

Longwear
Non-transfer
Vegan
Cruelty-free
Matte,
Blendable
Mixable
Waterproof

Those working in fashion and editorial or even the film/TV industry will be able to minimize their kit and get creative without losing the edgy, beauty styles that are often needed or even put together a simple clean makeup look for a more commercial shoot, and with the Depixym emulsions being long wear, it is possible to minimize touch-ups on set as the product itself is designed to be long wear which in the future will be a major consideration when choosing products. *0194 black emulsion is a multi-tasker (like all the colors) which for liner and mascara should be seen as a potential staple for all artists who need to be able to maximize their output with minimal items for speed.

Creativity is at the heart of the brand and it is easy to see that but from a pro stance, Depixym has the hallmarks of a kit staple that in the coming months is going to be a game-changer and powerhouse in the cosmetics field as we have to work smarter. *They also stock brush and sponge soap to ensure you can keep your kit clean which is an important aspect of working today.

To learn more about the brand or to purchase see:

Depixym Emulsions Website.

Depixym Emusions Instagram.

Depixym Emulsions Facebook.

Gama Professional Tools

June 26, 2020 in Gama Professional Tools, Gama Professional, italian heritage brand, Italian heritage, a meeting with style, beauty, beauty blogger, behind the beauty, behind the scenes, behind the shoot, creating the narrative, creating the show, creative direction, creative director jamesc, creative management, creative manager site, creative meeting, creative space, creative team, Earning your craft, editorial, editorial placement, fashion films, fashion styling, featured brand, Global talent, JamesC creative, jamesc creative director, JamesC mua, Lost Agency, lost agency, lost agency plans, lost beauty, lost behind the lens, lost behind the scenes, lost blog, lost creative blog, lost creative, lost creative shoot, lost creative work, lost creatives, marketing, meetings with style, mens grooming essentials, out of kit, press release, product placement, professional brushes, salon studio, style team, The Lost Agency, the lost agency, the lost agency blog, the lost creative, The Lost Creatives, the lost creatives, the lost creatives blog, The Lost Project, the lost stories, hairdressing, hairdresser, hairdressing kit, hairstyling kit, gama iq perfetto, gama iq perfetto hairkit, perfetto hairdryer, gama iq

From their heart in Italy, the Gama Pro Tools range has become a global phenomenon capturing first the European market then branching out into rest of the Globe and are amongst the elite brands used in salons taking the style and technical savvy of the Italians and putting it in the hands of artisan hairdressers and barbers.

“It all started in 1969 when the creative wizardry of a number of beauty salons inspired us to seek a new way of interpreting hair care.
The result was the first-ever professional straighteners, produced in large quantities by GAMA, and capturing the attention and interest of professional hairstylists around the globe.
In other words, GAMA haircare and styling products became the tool of choice and secret weapon both backstage at fashion events and in hair salons.”

Standing tall in the range is the new IQ Perfetto Hairdryer, a state of the art and aesthetically beautiful piece of hairdressing kit that is making waves across the pro hairdressing arena.

Moving into a whole new wave of business and with changes to how we work the tools we pick to do our work will be a much bigger part of the conversation and Gama Professional is an elite brand that understands the changing styles and needs of the salon, barber and home use with products tailored to meet this.

To learn more about the brand or to purchase see:

Gama Professional website.

Gama Professional Instagram.

Gama Professional Facebook.

Gama IQ Perfetto Instagram.

Creating an iKonic Show

January 17, 2020 in a meeting with style, assisting rules, beauty, beauty makeup, behind the beauty, behind the scenes, behind the shoot, business development, business of makeup, code of conduct, creative direction, creative management, creative meeting, creative team, Earning your craft, editorial, editorial concept, editorial makeup, editorial makeup kit, editorial makeup shoot, editorial plan, editorial plans, editorial shoot, editorial shoots, fashion film, fashion films, fashion styling, Global talent, jamesc creative director, JamesC mua, lost beauty, lost behind the lens, lost behind the scenes, lost blog, lost boys, lost boys shoot, Lost cinema, lost creative, lost creative blog, lost creative shoot, lost creative shoots, lost creative stories, lost creative work, lost creatives, lost girls, lost management, lost mua, Lost Stories, makeup assistant, makeup kit, marketing, meetings with style, press release, project development, style team, the lost creative, The Lost Creatives, the lost creatives, the lost creatives blog, the lost mua, The Lost Project, tv management service, tv projects, TV shoot, wardrobe team, world fashion media news, house of ikons, House of iKons show, ikons, creating the show, fashion blogger, beauty blogger

When talking about fashion week or even the off-schedule events, there is one show that stands out above and beyond the rest: House of iKons. a stellar showcase weekend of fashion that is fast becoming a household name globally for their savvy marketing, press coverage and the divine array of designers whos work grace the catwalk.

From humble roots to a leading light in fashion in a few short years, it goes without saying that the talent-driven event holds a place creative director JamesC’s heart as he was there for the very first show working backstage as a makeup artist.

Through the years House of iKons has built a solid reputation for the shows and taken risks in film and music supporting various projects both inhouse and on a global scale with CEO and founder Savita Kaye taking on the line producer role for projects more than once in her career.

Giving a platform to the creative and working that tricky middle ground of commercial, it is within our sites to return to the fold and possibly pitch for members of our own team to work (alongside a sponsor) at the show which at this time has an extensive waitlist for not only the designer slots but the backstage area and we will be discussing the options with the CEO later in the year, although we most likely will be sponsors and front of house as a blog team.

With so much on the table with the lost creatives and our sister site Lost Project, we love the potential to showcase and it is little to no wonder that the House of iKons is top of the list for fashion bloggers and magazines with an ever-increasing TV channels like BBC worldwide, etc, vying for a slot at the prestigious show and a waiting list for the press pit.

To learn more about the iKons show or to purchase tickets see:

House of iKons February Ticket link.

House of iKons Website.

House of iKons Twitter.

House of iKons Facebook.

House of iKons Instagram.

Source: https://www.houseofikons.com/

Brushwork Cosmetics Customisation a Professional Take

January 09, 2020 in beauty, beauty makeup, beauty photo shoot, behind the beauty, behind the scenes, behind the shoot, business development, business of makeup, creative direction, creative management, creative team, Earning your craft, editorial, editorial concept, editorial makeup, editorial makeup kit, editorial makeup shoot, editorial shoot, editorial shoots, fashion films, film makeup, film makeup kit, film/tv makeup, Global talent, jamesc creative director, JamesC movie makeup, JamesC mua, jamesc tv makeup, lost beauty, lost behind the lens, lost behind the scenes, lost blog, lost creative, lost creative blog, lost creative shoot, lost creative shoots, lost creative stories, lost creative work, lost creatives, lost management, Lost Stories, lost TV, lost tv projects, makeup assistant, makeup kit, marketing, photo shoot, press release, project development, shoot planning, short film, studio shoot, style team, the lost creative, The Lost Creatives, the lost creatives, the lost creatives blog, The Lost Project, the makeup business, tv makeup, tv makeup kit, world fashion media news, lost mua, the lost mua, professional brushes, brushwork cosmetics

As the creative director and senior makeup artist of the Lost Project and Lost Creatives, I do work in different areas from film and TV through to fashion and editorial. My working kit is something I am constantly working on editing it by adding or changing up the kit but one thing I am really big on is an investment in key components such as makeup brushes. With this in mind when I saw the news that Brushwork Cosmetics was offering customization throughout January, I knew I had to talk about it from a professional stance.

While I appreciate this is a limited offer (for the month of January) it is really savvy for artists in makeup such as bridal and salon, fashion, film, and TV, to take advantage of this deal and here’s my reasoning why:

Customized brushes with your name on the handle are easy to keep track of when you're on a job or with a client.
It adds an extra dimension, think of it, clients will see this and know that you have taken time and care over what you have in your working kit and shows you have invested in your business.
This also allows you to add your brand to the brush and it becomes a subliminal part of your marketing when you post images on social media. People will be aware of your name and associate it with professional brushes.

As someone who is a brush aficionado, I do support and endorse the range and this added dimension of “tagging” is for me a fantastic option that as stated above allows you to keep track of your kit. Brushwork Cosmetics as a whole offers Japanese Heritage brushes and cosmetics that are beyond compare and offer a premium range of well-curated brushes and cosmetics that sit beautifully in a working kit with or without the customization.

To learn more about the range or to purchase see:

Brushwork Cosmetics Website.

Brushwork Cosmetics Instagram.

Brushwork Cosmetics Facebook.