three crones/anna bo

Caravaggiwho? For this one I was deeply inspired by Caravaggio, Derek Jarman, and Derek Jarman's film Caravaggio. Shot on my iPhone 12, can you believe?!

Madame de Pompadour by Francois Boucher, 1756.

Just a soft day in the life from my home in Sweden.

Spent the afternoon walking around North London after getting my vaccine. It was lush and I was very drowsy.

Welcome to Versailles, darlings! Have a seat, if your crinolins will let you. This cheeky photographie is inspired by all the gorgeous portrait paintings I have hoarded on my Pinterest over the years. As it also happens, the 18th century is my all time favourite eras in terms of aesthetics. It has been that was since I first learnt about Gustav III of Sweden in primary school; he was EXTREMELY glamorus and died (was assassinated) on the dance floor of a Royal Opera House masquerade ball in 1792. When I later heard the stories of ridiculous people like Madame du Pompadour, it was well and truly over for all other fashionable epochs. Obviously, this image is not entirely historically accurate (the closest thing is probably the makeup) but it’s as close as what I had in my wardrobe/home studio (living room) would allow on a whim, hehe, so we make do. More interesting was trying to edit the photograph in the style of a painting, which was a new and really fun experience, 10/10.

Pat McGrath for John Galliano’s Dior, A/W 2008

Judith Beheading Holofernes by Artemisia Gentileschi, 1611-1612. Gentileschi was among the first women to be admitted to study art at the Accademia del Disegno in Florence.

The inimitable Anna May Wong, widely considered the first Chinese American film star. She successfully transitioned from the era of silent films to the talkies and gained international fame. Often quoted as one of the most fashionable people in Hollywood, she was one of the first stars to adopt the flapper look of the 1920s, and did so with unbeatable elegance and grace.

Pat McGrath’s makeup for Galliano’s Dior is still the most brilliant phenomenon of the mid 90s/late 2010s.

Welcome to Versailles, darlings! Have a seat, if your crinolins will let you. This cheeky photographie is inspired by all the gorgeous portrait paintings I have hoarded on my Pinterest over the years. As it also happens, the 18th century is my all time favourite eras in terms of aesthetics. It has been that was since I first learnt about Gustav III of Sweden in primary school; he was EXTREMELY glamorus and died (was assassinated) on the dance floor of a Royal Opera House masquerade ball in 1792. When I later heard the stories of ridiculous people like Madame du Pompadour, it was well and truly over for all other fashionable epochs. Obviously, this image is not entirely historically accurate (the closest thing is probably the makeup) but it’s as close as what I had in my wardrobe/home studio (living room) would allow on a whim, hehe, so we make do. More interesting was trying to edit the photograph in the style of a painting, which was a new and really fun experience, 10/10.

One of my greatest inspirations when it comes to makeup is Pat McGrath, especially during the Dior/Galliano era. Aesthetically, I also love the 1920s - especially 1920s Hollywood - with its dramatic, stark and daring looks. As a film student, I can't help to wish for more of that in contemporary cinema. Anyway, lads, here's the photo.

Tammy-Lou's holiday spectacular/the bigger the hair the closer to Gawd

Tammy Lou's extra exclusive backstage green room spa experience.