Dita Von Teese Nails, Hair & Make-Up

Dita Von Teese Nails, Hair & Make-Up

I was inspired by a photoshoot to do this Dita Von Teese look on my friend Seaneen recently. 

The photoshoot took place in March in Calumet for photographer and my friend Matthew for his workshop. We collaborate on many projects together when we each have ideas and need to benefit from the other's skills so this one where I did make-up, hair and nails in exchange for some pictures. Our model for the day was Rachel who has the ideal look for a vintage style shoot. Her face reminds me of Old Hollywood faces and Nicole Kidman. Because it was a workshop, there were a number of photographers there learning from Matthew.

Dita Von Teese Nails, Hair & Make-Up - Photo by Andrew

Dita Von Teese Nails, Hair & Make-Up - photo by Paul

I also got a chance to take some pictures... 

Dita Von Teese Nails, Hair & Make-Up

Dita Von Teese Nails, Hair & Make-Up

Dita Von Teese Nails, Hair & Make-Up

After the shoot with Rachel, we both decided to try and re-create the make-up for a video but the day we had decided to film, the road was blocked and we could not do the video. Later that evening Seaneen was going to model for another look but we decided to go for the classic Hollywood look instead of the avant garde one we had planned.

Dita Von Teese Nails, Hair & Make-Up

Dita Von Teese Nails, Hair & Make-Up

Dita Von Teese Nails, Hair & Make-Up

Dita's make-up is reminiscent of the Hollywood starlets of the 1940's and 1950's and is such an iconic look. I love how both make-ups turned out. Winged liner and red lips is a universal make-up that suits everyone and I used the same products for both models. My advice for a Dita look is to use matte cosmetics for everything. Matte does not have to look flat if you you use a matte color a few shades lighter than your skin tone in order to highlight. 

Products used:

• Velcro rollers
• Barry M gelly nail paint - Chilli.
• Garnier micellar cleansing water.
• Boots vitamin moisturiser.
• Revlon colorstay foundation - Buff.
• 6 pan non-branded matte contour eBay palette - white, flesh and chocolate shades for eyes; matte white, cream and chocolate shades for face.
• Sleek borw kit - Light (for Rachel I used Dark)
• 10 pan non-branded blusher eBay palette - peachy pink.
• Derma V10 mascara
• Maybelline eye studio lasting drama gel liner - Black
• Make-Up Revolution eyeshadow palette - Essential Mattes (black) 
• Active Cosmetics glamour extensions false lashes - Dazzling
• Duo glue - Dark
• Max Factor color elixir lip pencil - Fire
• Make-Up Academy matte lipstick - Scarlet Siren