{photo credit: For the Joy & Jennylafleur}
For Taylor's make-up I did a modern take 18th century cosmetics. I airbrushed her foundation in a pale shade to give her the creamy complexion so admired at the time. Defined eyebrows, cream blush on the eyelids & cheeks and a berry lip stain completed the look.
| Photos: For the Joy |
| Hair & MUA: Jennylafleur |
| Model, Gown & Jewelry: Dames a la Mode |
{photo credit: For the Joy}
Inspired by the towering hairstyles of the late 1770s (and Taylor's luxurious head of hair), I created one of my favorite historical hairstyles for our recent photoshoot.
{photo credit: For the Joy & Jennylafleur}
I used a frame made of hair donuts & wire as my under-structure and faux hair rolls (or "boucles") to accent the finished style - the rest was all Taylor's own hair. Whew! The very front was curled and teased for texture and to add softness to the face.
Materials used:
frame
bobby pins
Paul Mitchell Spray Wax (for back loop)
Paul Mitchell Extra Body Finishing Spray
| Photos: For the Joy |
| Hair & MUA: Jennylafleur |
| Model, Gown & Jewelry: Dames a la Mode |
{photo credit: For the Joy}
I can't decide what looks more beautiful; the lovely proprietress of Dames a la Mode, her sparkly jewelry or the stunning images that For The Joy Photography captured of it all! What fun to work with such talented ladies
See more of the photoshoot on the For The Joy Photography Blog.
| Photos: For the Joy |
| Hair & MUA: Jennylafleur |
| Model, Gown & Jewelry: Dames a la Mode |
{photo credit: For the Joy}
More behind the scenes from our photoshoot! Hairspray for the win!
| Photos: For the Joy |
| Hair & MUA: Jennylafleur |
| Model, Gown & Jewelry: Dames a la Mode |
Today's photoshoot was so much fun - I can't wait to see the results! Thanks For For The Joy Photography & Dames a la Mode, you ladies are awesome!!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of a scholarship from Sense & Sensibility Patterns, I spent last weekend in Colonial Williamsburg attending the Conference "A Head For Fashion: Hair, Wigs, Cosmetics & Jewelry" - it was great! It was such a joy attend an event that combined my two passions, hairdressing & history!
Another day, another photo shoot to style! This time some Regency inspired hair- can't wait to see the finished results!
Costume College: Inspired by a photo from the early 1920s, I styled Ginger of A Scene in the Past's hair on Gala night at Costume College to compliment her Lanvin Robe de Style inspired gown. She created & hand beaded her gown and bought vintage hair combs to accent her hair - doesn't she look amazing?! .
Costume College: Big hair, 1780s style. This style was created with a combination of my own hair and hair pieces/rats.
Costume College Hair: My first costume and historic hairstyle of of the weekend, the 1840s. This I created this with my own hair, supplemented with clip-in sausage curls in the front and a curl to finish off (read: cover the pins) the high bun. I was super happy with the results, although I have to say no matter how well done, I think RED hair with a somber Victorian dress is a bit too jarring!
Costume College Hair: First up - my finished Roman Hair. I loved everything about this look, it was my favorite hair of the weekend!
I had a fabulous time in LA! Somehow I was able to finish all my hair before my plane left Virginia. It was a race to the finish though!
I have lots of photos of my finished work to share but I need to recover from jet-lag and catch up on some real life first...
Heat resistant hair + perm rod + steamer
So tired of rope braids and rolling perm rods! It doesn't really look like it but my hair pieces are finally coming together. I'm super behind though, ahhh! I really need time to stand still for a day or so if anyone can arrange that... I have to say my Roman hairpiece is my favorite - having WAY too much fun with this one!
Today's goal? HAIR! I need to arrive in LA in three short days with finished hair pieces for a hedgehog of doom, a baby pouf, random Regency curls and some Ancient Rome goodness.
Today will be about sorting out a plan for the curling/prep. I have curlers (perm rods, wet-set curlers, rag curlers, wooden dowels) and setting options (boiling water, steam, hot tools for heat resist fibers) to play with. Wish me luck!
More fun styling Taylor's hair! This time we went earlier in the 18th century and accessorized with the fabulous paper flowers and sparkly hair decorations from her Dames a la Mode shop!
Busy styling my wig for the upcoming Française Dinner - I'm so excited to have some high hair to match my tall feathers this year!
The frame that will be the foundation of my wig. Is it too much? *giggle*
I had the joy of having Taylor of Dames a la Mode in my shiny green chair today for some 1790s hairstyling!
All ready for the George Washington Birthday Ball!
Working on Alice's hair at her Regency Twelfth Night Party earlier this month... {photo courtesy of Dames a la Mode}
... and the end result. More pictures from this wonderful event that she hosted can be found HERE
I can't tell you how excited I am about the publication of 18th Century Hair & Wig Styling by Kendra Van Cleve! Not only is Kendra a fabulously talented costumer & wig stylist but she is also a meticulous researcher and clever writer. I've taken several of her excellent 18th century hair and make-up classes at Costume College and I'm so excited to have all that information (and more since she has been doing even more research and styling for this project) at my fingertips in book form. Really it's hard to say what I'm more excited to get my grubby hands on, the over 20 women’s & men’s hair styles demonstrated in the book or the yummy research. Either way this book fills a much needed gap and is sure to become a much referenced and treasured resource.
Of course this project can only happen if she gets enough funding to self-publish this book. She is offering pre-order sales, with discounts and extra goodies but the offers end January 31st 2014. If you are at all interested in hair, wigs and/or the 18th century pre-order while you still can so we can all enjoy the wealth of info Kendra wants to share with us! Because if this project falls through and there is no book I will sit down and weep. A lot.
please don't make me cry.
To pre-order or contribute to the book, go to Indiegogo.
For more info about Kendra & the book, visit the website.
For the lastest updates and more info on the project, like the Facebook page!
