Conclusion

Overall i feel i have really enjoyed Redheads & Royalty, i feel very pleased with my final outcomes in both my practical skill learnt from my technical lessons and my design development explored within my other lessons as-well as outside through my own research and analysis of my progress. I particularly have enjoyed Hair and Postiche as i haven't really explored this area much before i loved creating structures within the hair and i feel this has shown through my project. If i could develop my look further i would have created a more elaborate makeup design i thought that i wanted the makeup simple but effective and now looking back on the photos i feel i could have explored even further with the texture over the face and colour using more from my tribal inspirations. 

Although i do feel i have created a NEW Elizabethan in both makeup styling and Hair taking inspiration from artists such as: Sol Lewitt and  Selina Snow, inspiration from Fashion illustration and film looking at Quentin Jones, Vivienne west-woods shows and Noam Greigst, Music icons Beyonce, Paloma Faith and Lady Gaga and finally Fashion magazines looking at Vogue and ID to name a few aided me to my final outcome.

Bibliography

http://trendland.com/undercover-ss-14/

http://www.sammcknight.com/portfolio/

http://www.shakespeare-online.com/biography/elizabethanclothes.html

http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=wreaths

http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=frizzled

http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=firework

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-F3ipjCSSQ

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/415175659368048440/

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/572097958885101669/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7hd209WDAU

http://seemachopra.com/Volker-Koch

http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=afro%20hair

http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01jxs2c/episodes/player?page=2

http://www.nowness.com/

http://www.pacoperegrin.com/main.html

http://i-d.vice.com/en_gb/

My Final Practical Assessment

These are the images from my practical work using Lalia's Design.

I feel the Overall assessment went exactly as I had planned and was very pleased with the outcome. Laila’s communication was precise and clear so I feel that this had an impact on the final look. I felt I was fully prepared Laila and I communicated who should bring what equipment so I was fully able to complete the look. I felt I did well in the time I had I finished early so I looked over the entire design and made sure everything was in place. Although I found that the skin was still an issue even though I exfoliated Laila’s skin before the assessment and thoroughly moisturized and primed the skin furthermore mixing in the primer and foundation her skin still created a patchy texture. In addition looked at the final photographs I felt that the blusher contouring could have been stronger and the lip colour, although in person this looked fine in the photos didn’t show up as much. Laila applied her contacts before I began, this was an element of the design I was conscious of as I had to make sure I was careful around the eye area. I was very pleased with the outcome of the hair design I feel I captured Laila’s initial design image creating a really strong structure, Laila’s alopecia didn't become a problem I just made sure I was extra careful in the right hand side not to pull too much. Overall I felt really happy with the final outcome I felt I took direction well and carried out all that was asked of me completing the designs within the time limit we had been set.

I loved the final images above of Laila's designs i feel they really tell a story, and capture an innocence within the images which reminds me of a feel Queen Elizabeth would portray regal and pure. 

Reflection of my partners Design

I feel Laila’s design is very thought out she has taken into consideration symbolism from the Elizabethan era using purple colours within her makeup look and within the styling using purple contact lenses to represent royalty in a contemporary way. She has also used traditional techniques within her look such as the white base and pink cheeks, furthermore within the hair using padding. I found Laila communicated her ideas well and was able to show me images of her own practice so I had a visual reference as well. Although the look is simple to create there are a few areas that I have had to consider as Laila has alopecia I have to be careful not to pull the hair to much also considering how to cover the patches while still creating the design she wanted. I also struggled with her skin she has very dry and sensitive skin so while applying the base this was an issue, for the final assessment Laila will exfoliate and thoroughly moisturize, the morning of assessment I will test the base and if the foundation gathers onto the dry skin I will use oil based face paint instead. For the final assessment I will make sure I keep track of time and try and complete all that has been asked of me. I feel confident with Laila’s design but hopes nervous don’t get the better of me. I will practice further on Laila up until assessment to make sure I feel confident when I enter the assessment. 

My Practice of Laila's Design

jewels i will apply at the end 

I found my first practice of Lalia's look went well, I feel she communicated well what she wanted and I felt I could carry out her look fully. The hair went well although had to play around with covering Lalia’s alopecia mainly on the right hand side of the head, I found I could cover it a lot more easily after back combing from the roots and taking the hair over the prop in sections although as the hair isn't long enough for the props you could see where it had been pinned at the back but Laila was not fussed that this showed as the back wasn't being photographed. I also found it hard to pin the pins into the foam so I will have to work around this finding a place they can attach to securely. 

I feel confident about my final assessment and the time limit although I do get nervous under pressure so hopefully this won’t affect my overall practical ability. 

Final Assessment

The images below are the outcome of Laila's final assessment creating my final design i was very happy with the final outcome. 

I feel my partner Laila took direction well after discussions and practices of the final look. She appeared to really have an understanding of what I was trying to create within the hour and a half she had to complete the look.  I was very happy with the final outcome of the assessment and feel she really brought my look to life. While in the assessment, she took her time to make sure every aspect was done perfectly and to the standard she had practised it to without ever having to revert back to the step by step instructions. I found her time management was very well managed, often looking at the clock to keep track of where she was within the creation process. Because of this Laila had completed the whole look within an hour and 15 minutes, she then used the remaining time to make sure everything was in place. She did this by securing the hair thoroughly and making sure the makeup covered any imperfections while further using her initiative to bring the white foundation down onto the body for the portrait photographs. Although I did find that Laila could have blended the contour line with the blusher to create more of a seamless effect. Also she could have added more bronzer to the contour of the cheek and socket line to create more of an impact that would be my only criticism. Laila’s overall practical skill was excellent, particularly within the hair design which created exactly what I had imagined it to look like, a New Elizabethan design. 

Final Assesment Instructions

Step 1: The Back Section  

1.       First Section the hair from just slightly behind the ear and bring to the front to clip out of the way ( this hair will previously be crimped)

2.       Taking the back section using the pin tail comb section the hair diagonally across the head leaving an even amount of hair on each side, with the bottom section clip out of the way.

3.       Starting from the far right hand side of the head begin to French plait following around the side of the head and bringing around at the bottom making sure the hair is pulled tight at each section.

4.       When the hair has run out in the first section begin to take hair from the other diagonal section you had clipped out the way tip the head down and plait upwards to the crown of the head.

5.       When the hair had run out keep plaiting then tie off with a clear band and pin into place making sure all pins are hidden.

Step 2: The Triangular Props.

1.       Middle part the front section.

2.       Taking the previously crimped hair plait two small anchors for the prop to sit on towards the front of the head near the ear, and pin into place.

3.       Pin the prop to the plait with the bun pins securely into place.

4.       Back comb the back of the hair that will cover the prop, place the hair over till the prop is covered and pin into place at the back.

5.       If there is and loose hairs that are too small to pin pull out of the way to the back that will be hidden by the fringe.

6.       Hair spray fully!

Step 3: Finalizing- accessories

1.       Clip the fringe at the crown of the head in the section that the head band will sit on top.

2.       Apply all diamonds to the front structure being careful not to knock the props, and apply the leaf to the middle of the head pinning into place.

3.       Put the head band onto the middle of the head and pin into place to stop slipping. Again hair spray the whole structure. Make sure all pins are hidden.