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Sideshow IPA Palettes by The AFX Company

August 12, 2020 in a meeting with style, art, artist news, behind the horror, behind the scenes, behind the shoot, business development, business of makeup, character makeup, character makeup kit, creating a portfolio, creating the narrative, creating the show, creative space, creative team, editorial plan, editorial plans, editorial research, featured brand, festival films, festival projects, film festival, film makeup, film makeup kit, film/tv makeup, fx makeup, Global talent, horror cinema, horror cinema fan, horror film, horror tv, Internet TV, internet tv, jamesc approved, JamesC creative, jamesc creative director, jamesc endorsed, jamesc makeup designer, JamesC movie makeup, JamesC mua, JamesC mud, jamesc tv makeup, lost tv, lost behind the lens, lost behind the scenes, lost blog, Lost cinema, lost creative, lost creative blog, lost creative shoot, lost creative shoots, lost creative stories, lost creative work, lost creatives, lost horror, lost in the horror, lost mua, lost mua team, Lost Stories, lost TV, lost tv projects, lost video, makeup kit, media makeup kit, out of kit, out of kit essentials, out of kit fantasty, out of kit film makeup, out of kit trauma, out of the box fx, press release, product placement, project development, project development team, project management, shoot planning, short film, short film festival, the lost agency blog, the lost creative, The Lost Creatives, the lost creatives, the lost creatives blog, the lost mua, The Lost Project, the lost stories, the makeup armoury, the makeup business, thriller sales, tv makeup, tv makeup kit, tv projects, TV shoot, Sideshow IPA Palettes, allied fx, allied fx makeup, sideshow makeup, sideshow fx, sideshow palettes, bluebird fx, the allied FX lab, the allied fx company, professional fx makeup, professional fx kit, fx makeup kit

The Allied FX company is widely known for their professional-grade IPA (Isopropyl alcohol activated) palettes under the name Bluebird FX and their latest addition to the family: Sideshow, an affordable, quirky, high-grade palette that since its launch in February has in short order become a go-to for makeup artists across the spectrum of the creative fields.

“With a clever mix of old favorites and brand new colors, the sideshow palettes are stealing the show for their cost-effective quirkiness. “

Currently, a range consisting of 7 palettes (with other elements being added soon) each with its own unique color set and vintage style cover image, the palettes are designed carefully to suit a particular requirement and has the savvy of a team who are working artists themselves looking to make not just their jobs a little simpler but also a little more fun, beyond the quirks you can see what is a genius move for the Allied FX Company, opening the door to a whole host of new clients from students to professionals the Festival range is perfect for those working in the low to mid-range budgets of film and TV (with the increasing use of internet services such as HOD TV, Amazon Prime, Netflix, and Streamlette, this will be a welcome addition to a makeup kit) and carries over the larger, high scale budget productions, a professional palette that transcends its price range of $59.10 in Australia (in the UK £36) and puts a whole new slant on character work and development.

Body art: designed for body art and tattoo creation.
Bruiser: a unique and carefully structured palette suited to its name, bruising.
Dark Ride: a series of day glow shades that come to life under blue light.
Dead-Alive: Perfect for zombies and illness, the death pallor look of haunted houses and Halloween.
Gore: for the creation of scratches, cuts, and wound filling a box of tricks that is worthy of note.
Gothic: aethereal and suited to those deeper, more cool tones looks (think vampire).
Rouge: designed for breaking down and creating crusty characters and drunks.

For us at the lost creatives, yes we can see a use for the whole set but standing tall in this are 2 in particular that we are adding to our working kit via creative director and head of makeup JamesC, to match the work and styles of shoots we have planned for TV and print: Bruiser and Gore, which will be perfect additions to our work and will see multiple uses with the possibilities of this range being endless and others coming into play with projects in development (early stages of scripting).

In what is a market-led move, the Allied FX Lab are tackling and offering up quality products at a lower price point without compromise, the AFX company are amongst an elite of the profession and are pushing the boundaries of the makeup world giving us what we need to create the most realistic (and surreal when required) and putting the prosumer at the heart of their thinking.

The Festival range fits perfectly with a wide array of requirements and situations including:

Students.
Film and TV production professionals.
Haunted House.
Halloween artists.
Cosplay.

To learn more about the range or to purchase see:

The Allied FX company website.

The Allied FX company Instagram.

The Allied FX company Facebook.

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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.

Professional Supplies With The Makeup Armoury

February 24, 2020 in a meeting with style, beauty, beauty blogger, beauty makeup, beauty photo shoot, behind the beauty, behind the horror, behind the scenes, behind the shoot, character makeup, creating the show, creative direction, creative management, creative team, Earning your craft, editorial, editorial makeup, editorial makeup kit, fashion blogger, film makeup, film makeup kit, film/tv makeup, fx makeup, fx makeup and glues, Global talent, JamesC movie makeup, jamesc creative director, JamesC mua, jamesc tv makeup, lost beauty, lost behind the lens, lost behind the scenes, lost blog, lost creative blog, lost creative, lost creative stories, lost creatives, lost mua, Lost Stories, makeup kit, out of kit, professional brushes, the lost creative, The Lost Creatives, the lost creatives, the lost creatives blog, the lost mua, The Lost Project, the makeup business, tv makeup, tv makeup kit, the makeup armoury

Founded in 2016 The Makeup Armoury has become a go-to for industry suppliers. From beauty to FX they are a community-style shop designed to support the professional working artists of the industry. Started by a veteran of the industry Jan Sewell, this has become a go-to supply station and all-round makeup hub.

With a wide range of products from across the beauty and FX spectrum, The Makeup Armoury is setting a new benchmark in professionalism with their dedicated team of working artists making the biggest difference to how the shop works, the team are able to answer questions and offer support which can easily be seen from the blog and the general tenor of the reviews and people being interviewed.

A savvy array of products such as the world-renowned Makeup forever and artist dream Viseart palettes, it is the set bags that have become their biggest sellers. As any artist will tell you, carting your kit onset is just not practical. A good set bag, which the working artists behind the brand have found, can make your job so much easier.

Standing out (for our creative director in particular) is the Marlene, with a detachable tissue pocket and dividers internally it is the perfect accompaniment to working on set for film, TV, editorial and more.

“The makeup industry with all its effervescence and ingenuity can be relentless and ruthless – this is where we come in. We are your comrades. We are your tools. We are your Armoury.”

To learn more or to purchase from the Makeup Armoury store see:

The Makeup Armoury Website.

The Makeup Armoury Instagram.

The Makeup Armoury Twitter.

The Makeup Armoury Facebook.

Dollbaby London lashes for Professionals

February 11, 2020 in Dollbaby London, Dollbaby London lashes, Dollbaby London lash, Dollbaby London falsies, beauty, beauty blogger, beauty makeup, behind the beauty, behind the scenes, behind the shoot, business of makeup, creating the show, creative direction, creative team, editorial, editorial concept, editorial makeup, editorial makeup kit, fashion blogger, fashion film, fashion films, fashion styling, 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 mua, Lost Stories, makeup assistant, makeup kit, marketing, out of kit, press release, style team, the lost creative, The Lost Creatives, the lost creatives, the lost creatives blog, the lost mua, The Lost Project, the makeup business, tv makeup, tv makeup kit

Already seen as a pro must have and a celebrity favorite with artists such as Cardi B, the Dollbaby London Magnetic lashes are a professional addon that is well on its way to becoming the professional beauty artists choice for fashion shows, shoots and bridal.

Designed to be quick and easy to apply the lashes are an ideal solution for those who worry about latex-based glues and want something that will speed up the process without losing any of the glamor that goes with the right set of lashes.

An on the go solution, Dollbaby London is at the cutting edge of lash technology being faux mink (cruelty-free) and vegan. With several awards already under their belt, there is something to be said for the range that is making waves and drawing eyes.

From a purely pro stance, the Dollbaby London range fits perfectly into a working kit for fashion week through to the upcoming wedding season, the potential for these lashes is endless as we see more and more professionals picking them up and using them in their day to day work in live events, weddings, print, and red carpet events.

With our plans for film and TV as well as several editorials we will be integrating these lashes into our work and feel that they will change how we work with our female models and actors in prep time giving them something fresh, innovative and designed to work within a professional scenario.

To learn more about the range (including trade options) or to purchase see:

Dollbaby London Website.

Dollbaby London Instagram.

Dollbaby London Facebook.

Dollbaby London Twitter.

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.