Shidou Hikaru’s manga warrior costume has been one of my most complex and rewarding costumes I’ve ever made. Its been a costume I’ve had my sights on for many years now and in 2010 I decided to make it.

There are so many reasons I love this costume, both from a construction point of view (took five weekends to make the sword, many thanks to Toby for helping), but the fact that two of my great friends Sefie and Annie cosplayed both Fuu and Umi with me, and that it was featured on the front cover of the Melbourne MX newspaper! So many great memories

Photos are by ofcourse Neil Creek <3

Hope you enjoy the video

Products Used:
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation – 4
Maybelline Dream Matte Powder – Light
NARS Powder Blush – Orgasm
Clinique Even Better Concealer – Porcelain
NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
Canmake Highligher – 01
Essence Lash & Brow Gel
Stila Smugde Pot – Black
NYX The Curve
Prestige Eyeliner – White
Lancome Hypnose Drama – Black
Coastal Scents 88 Color Eye Shadow Palette
MAC Lipglass – Cruise Control

This week’s Book of Fables chapter is inspired by ke$ha’s We R Who We R music video I really love some of her songs, and others not so much! But I admittedly enjoy some of her quirky looks, and hey! Blue and glitter? I’m there! This is based of Chapter 40, made almost two years ago

MAC Prep + Prime – Skin Base Visage
Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream – No. 21
MAC Mineralise Skinfinish Natural – Light
Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder – Light
Giorgio Armani Sheer Blush – 3
NYX Single Eyeshadow – Black
Canmake Highlighter – 01
Tarte Clean Slate 360 Creaseless Eye Primer
Lime Crime Loose Pigment – Shoe Addict
Stila Smudge Pot – Black
Milani Crystal Eyez – Delightful Dazzling
Red Earth Body Glitter – Silver
NYX Glitter Cream Pallet – Ocean Breeze
e.l.f Eyebrow Kit – Dark
Lancome Hypnose Drama – Excessive Black

Just a little FYI, that my vision sucks! So I actually wear glasses or clear contacts, but most of the time when I’m filming I don’t wear anything in case makeup gets stuck to my contacts X_x; But yeah, it’s a very blurry experience to try and film without any real vision rofl.

My New Years Eve makeup tutorial for 2012, except it’s not really a new look. If you’ve been following my blog for a while, then you’ll know this is actually Chapter 55 made a little while back called Diamond in the Rough. You can check out the original chapter here.

This look is all about the glitter, spilling glitter down your face. It’s the kind of look inspired by makeup ads, that seem just a bit too over the top If you’re looking for a more wearable New Years Eve makeup look, then I highly recommend you check out my no-glitter look from last year.

MAC Prep + Prime – Skin Base Visage
Shu Uemura Face Architect – 774
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural – Light
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer – Beige
NARS Bronzer – Laguna
NARS Powder Blush – Orgasm
Canmake Highlighter – 01
Urban Decay Primer Potion – Original
Prestige Eyeliner – White
NYX Nude on Nude Palette
Stila Smudge Pot – Black
Savvy by DB Luxury Liner – Shimmering Slate
NYX Single Eyeshadow – Black
Maybelline One by One Volum Express – Satin Black *
Milani Crystal Eyez – Lovely & Luminous
Red Earth Body Make Up Glitter – Silver
Elizabeth Arden Lip Pencil – Blush
NYX Jumbo Lip Pencil – Fuschia
NYX Jumbo Lip Pencil – Pink Nude

Happy Holidays! I know Christmas isn’t quite here yet, but I wanted to release a “christmas” theme videos for you all, not the most wearable look but it’s still a fun look none the less I’ve been a bit late with regard to updating videos (not meeting my Friday deadline), work has just been taking up a lot more time than I expected (not new), not to mention my daily vlogs on my second channel (new!).

If you want to see the previous version of this look, then you can check it out here.

MAC Prep + Prime – Skin Base Visage
MAC Mineralize Satinfinish SPF 15 Foundation – NC20
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer – Beige
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural – Light Medium
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil – Pots & Pans
MAC Eyeshadow – Crystal Avalanche
MAC Eyeshadow – Idol Eyes
MAC Eyeshadow – Night Train
Lunasol Brow Styling Pencil
Prestige Eyeliner – White
NP Set Liquid Eyeliner – Silver Glitter
Red Earth Body Make Up Glitter – Silver
Smashbox Blush Rush – Chiffon
Canmake Highlighter – 01
Australis Make-Up Finishing Spritz
Maybelline One by One Volum Express – Satin Black *
Savvy by DB Lipliner – Carnation
NYX Jumbo Lip Pencil – Fuschia
NYX Jumbo Lip Pencil – Pink Nude
Duo Lash Glue
Daiso False Lashes

I remember always wanting to do a look like this for ages, this feeling of floating silk has always been an idea since attending a friend’s engagement party that was held out at the beach (they’ve been married for 2 years now so clearly I’ve had this idea for AGES!)

I’m a sucker for smooth slow motion, always hunting for a camera that can go even slower! I loved this winged look, especially when viewed at an angle from the side I hope you enjoy it, took me two previous attempts to make sure I was able to draw the wings evenly

Also a massive thanks to Jimmy America, a close friend and amazing photographer 3 out of the 4 photos used in this post were by him, you must check out his gallery to see the rest of the photos~ His photos were the inspiration behind how the video was edited High fashion luxury!

MAC Prep + Prime – Skin Base Visage
NARS Sheer Glow Foundation – Gobi
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer – Beige
MAC Mineralise Skinfinish Natural – Light
NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder – Sunny
Giorgio Armani Sheer Blush – 3
Canmake Highlighter – 01
Urban Decay Primer Potion – Original
Coastal Scents 88 Metal Mania Palette
NYX Single Eyeshadow – Black
MAC Powerpoint Eye Pencil – Engraved
e.l.f Eyebrow Kit – Dark
L’Oreal Lash Architect 4D Mascara – Black
MAC Lipstick – Creme d’ Nude

I created my first ever Youtube video almost 2 years ago, it was essentially a slideshow deck of my a “Winter / Frozen” look I did for a competition Klaire was holding, a fantastic YouTuber you all already know I love and adore! You can view the original video here.

After a few requests I finally got around to creating a tutorial for that very same look

It was basically a look I put together to simulate the illusion of being frozen over, obviously not completely accurate but you see what I was trying to achieve here I hope you enjoy the look and have an amazing weekend

MAC Prep + Prime – Skin Base Visage
NARS Sheer Glow Foundation – Gobi
MAC Full Coverage Foundation – White
MAC Set Powder – Invisible
NARS Bronzer – Laguna
Canmake Highlighter – 01
MAC Mineralise Skinfinish Natural – Light
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer – Beige
e.l.f Eyebrow Kit – Dark
Astor Big & Beautiful False Lash Look Mascara – Black
Urban Decay Primer Potion – Original
BH Cosmetics 120 Colors Palette Eyeshadow – 01
Maybelline Eyestudio – Blackest Black
MAC Powerpoint Eye Pencil – Engraved

Finally! A spring time inspired makeup tutorial, yes apparently we are in Spring right now (in Australia!) and I’ve had this particular look in my sketch book for a while now. I actually had a completely different feel for it. I wanted something much more sombre and graceful, but after shooting with Neil, the photos came across so vibrant, dreamy and cheerful, as did my video! And so we have this look~

I still want to do something similar with a bit more melancholy to it, so look out for that sometime soon ish The weather is kinda perfect for it

Huge thanks to Neil Creek for shooting this look with me~ You guys know all about him, if you want to see the full gallery then see his official gallery or check out his Facebook page. His amazing photos truly speak for themselves, he does awesome work!

MAC Prep + Prime – Skin Base Visage
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation – 4
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer – Beige
MAC Mineralise Skinfinish Natural – Light
Canmake Highlighter – 01
NYX Glitter Mania – Pink
Napoleon Perdis Whole Lotta Lash Black Mascara
NARS Powder Blush – Orgasm
Urban Decay Primer Potion – Original
Prestige Eyeliner – White
Face of Australia Lipliner Mechanical – Pink *
BH Cosmetics 120 Colors Palette Eyeshadow – 02
Maybelline Color Sensational – Pink Please
Too Faced Shadow Insurance – Glitter Glue

My final chapter for Halloween 2012! And yes, a day late my apologises! This is based on a previous chapter I did last year, which was at the time called Ventriloquist Dummy, rather than Doll. But I think I prefer the Doll term instead.

You’ll notice that the look is quite a bit different to how it was originally, but I guess that’s what happens with time

Hope you enjoy the look and have a fantastic Halloween! Do you guys have any plans? I’m planning to dress us as a mouse at a friend’s Halloween party lol For a cosplayer, original I know

MAC Prep + Prime – Base Skin Visage
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation – 4
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer – Beige
Maybelline Dream Matte Powder – Light
Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder – Light
Tarte Amazonian Clay Long-Wear Blush – Natural Beauty
Yaby 40 Palette – Best of Both Worlds
Canmake Highlighter – 01
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil – Milk
Prestige Eyeliner – White
MAC Power Point Eye Pencil – Engraved
MAC Eye Kohl – Teddy
Napoleon Perdis Mascara – Whole Lotta Lash Black
Chanel Sculpting Eyebrow Pencil – Noir Cendre
Savvy by DB Lipliner – Cosmos
NYX Round Lipstick – Snow White
NYX Round Lipstick – Penelope
Revlon Colorburst – True Red

Día de los Muertos, try saying that really fast without knowing a single word of Spanish! At least that’s my excuse in case my pronunciation sounded way off

This chapter is an old one I did some time last year, heavily influenced by the beautiful sugar skull paintings by Sylvia Ji.

I’m making an effort to go back and re-create some of my older Book of Fable chapters, and with Halloween just around the corner this seemed perfect Apologises for the late upload, I tend to always upload my videos on Thursday night and blog post goes out on Fridays. Work and general life are making sticking to a schedule a little more challenging, but I’m determined to get there eventually! Thank you so much for your patience.

You’ll notice the look has changed a little since my last post on it, I think that’s pretty inevitable as your skills improve (hopefully!). Hope you enjoy the look

Special thanks to Neil Creek for taking some amazing photos of this look Please check out Neil Creek’s Photo Albums on Facebook or Smugmug.

Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner – Black
Stila Smudge Pot – Black
MAC Powerpoint Eye Pencil – Engraved
NYX Single Eyeshadow – Black
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil – Rocky Mountain Green
BH Cosmetics 120 Colors Palette Eyeshadow – 02
NYX Round Lipstick – Snow White
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer – Beige
MAC Mineralise Skinfinish Natural – Light

This has been a long time coming, the last time I filmed something this intense was my Doppelganger video. Since then I always knew I wanted to do more videos like that, but honestly when you work full time, spare time is just not something you have

Never the less, since then both Surfaced Studio and I were lucky enough to find support in the very talented duo that is Violet and Jimmy (or as I call them VJ which always makes them giggle). Together we spent 6 grueling hours in a cold car park and filmed a Halloween video

Most of the day I was uncomfortable, I couldn’t see properly and was constantly cold and hungry (two things I couldn’t satisfy with all that makeup on), but still it was one of the most rewarding and fun experiences I’ve had! And I know between the four of us we already have a ton more ideas planned for the future

Jimmy has the patience of a saint I swear, he pretty much filmed the entire video for us, played Victim #1 and did the captain voice over. He also took all the photos you see of this shoot~ This man + camera = gold!

Violet took all the behind the scenes footage which I’ll link as soon as she uploads it~ She also helped a lot with camera work and lighting, and was my delicious Victim #2 :9

Toby of course played the role of the Zombie Hunter and did all the post processing work, plus music and sound effects. Seriously, I know this sounds biased, but this guy is absolutely amazing.

As for lil ol me, I played the part of the hungry Zombie, did all the makeup and manage to scrap together a makeup tutorial for you all~

If this video represents anything, that would be teamwork!

If you want to see all the photo, check out Jimmy’s Gallery!

Products Used:

• MAC Full Coverage Foundation – White
• Urban Decay Primer Potion – Original
• Coastal Scents 78 Palette
• NYX Single Eye Shadow – Black
• MAC Powerpoint Eye Pencil – Engraved
• Face of Australia Lipliner Mechanical – Red *
• NYX Lipliner Pencil – Deep Purple