Summary of Catwalk Idea

CATWALK

My catwalk idea is very different to my editorial idea. Although both ideas have come from the same research, I have to ensure that the outcomes are very different. The reason for this is so I can show my broad skills and ideas from research and create two very different looks that represent the idea of editorial and catwalk.

My idea for my catwalk shoot is very evenly makeup and styling spread. My editorial focuses a lot on the bold makeup and clothing, but this is going to be more about the makeup and hair and then the beauty of styling. Everything will be a combination of each other in one look.

So, the main theme for my catwalk idea is NATIVE AFRICAN! (Made up of Native Tribes and African Tribes mashed together).

HAIR

I want to create hair that gives off a really eccentric african impression. I will be doing this by having circular shapes at the front of the hair which are embellished with different coloured beads. These beads will represent the african zulu tribal styling. I then want to have the back of the hair coming down each side onto the shoulders, embellished with feathers. (this suggests that I need long hair). On the top of the head will be a native feather head wear. Overall the intention of the hair is to suggest the theme of Native African that I have been talking about (my combination of Native, African and Maori tribes).

I have chosen to have a lot of accessories in the hair because its a catwalk look, and this means that the styling and accessories need to be secure on the head when walking down the runway. To have hair like my editiorial shoot wouldnt work as it wouldnt be stable. This is how I have chosen the difference between my shoots.

 MAKEUP

The makeup for this is going to also be based on Native and African traits. I will be showing this by combining the stripes on the side of the face with a white face paint, and then adding red around the eyes alongside black eyeliner and mascara. To represent the african makeup I will be having bold bronzed cheeks and then red lips. I am also quite attracted to a black line over the lips down the chin and neck. But lets see how the face charts work out!

STYLING

 For the styling, I am going to use a plain black bodycon strapless top. I will wrap a scarf around the neck that comes over the shoulders, but differently to my editorial style. I will then be combining this with jewellery but instead of using that of bold large pieces, I will be using chains and feathers.

The overall outcome for this look will be a lot less colourful and 'hectic'. It will be much more about the fashion as opposed to the overall look. This will show my knowledge in the difference between editorial and catwalk.

NOW TIME FOR FACE CHARTS!!

Accessories

These are some of the accessories I have put together for my editorial styling. I am focusing on scarves which would go around the head and bold beaded necklaces and bracelets. 

I picked up some cheap scarves from Primark that I thought represented tribal prints. I have raided many wardrobes of friends for scarves as well! I have also searched high on low on the internet in order to find some budget accessories by finding some good buys on ebay. I have also considered making my own jewellery, but the cost of this could sometimes work out to be just as expensive if not more.

SCARVES

 These are the three scarves that I bought from Primark which I thought represented tribal styling. The patterns reference the Africa tribal theme I am focusing on. The scarves will be placed around the head of the model for my editorial shoot. I might not use all three patterns, but I will be using at least one of them.

JEWELLERY

For the accessories, I want to include large colourful pieces of jewellery to my styling. Zulu's and most african tribes are well known for their colourful, large jewelllery and lots of beads. This is something I am going to incorporate more so into my tribal mash up. This might seem as more ofn a focus than the makeup at the moment but this is because I want to test my skills. I know that mostly i focus more on makeup than styling, but for this look it is so important for me to have strong styling and then having the makeup matching that (instead of working the other way around). 

My intention for the jewellery is to have more than one piece around the neck. I want lots of different styled necklaces - small beads, wooden beaded, large metal shapes and long beaded and feathered pieces. The combination will reference all of the tribal inspiriations I have had throughout this project, and show the idea for my mash up.
 
Here are some images of the jewellery that I intend to use. I have searched on the internet for budget jewellery that I can purchase for the shoot.

Elephant Cuff Necklace

Leather Stripped Necklace with Jewels (Referencing Elephant Wire Jewellery)

Arrow Necklace (Referencing Zulu Warrior)

Long Necklace (Referencing Zulu Tribal Woman)

Wooden Beaded Necklace (Represents Typical African Jewellery)

Bold Colourful Necklace (African Tribal)

Colourful Tribal Inspired Jewellery from H&M