#annabo

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.

Me being me by me.

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.

Me being me by me.