Tailors In Motion

Ines de la Fressange, a French model born in 1957. Photo taken by Serge Lutens. Post by V. K.

A modern twist on circus and Victoriana.  Post by A.G.

WELCOME BACK!  School’s in session, and our makeup students have been researching looks from makeup history.  “Here is Marilyn Monroe with her signature red lips, winged eyeliner and big lashes!” Photo by Milton Greene, 1955.  Post by B.C.

We want to take this course on using silicone prosthetics in doing age makeup.  Check it out!

Here is a quick video (German with English subtitles) that gives a great demo of applying Silicon prosthetics.  We recommend ProsAide as your adhesive, as opposed to spirit gum.  Take a look!

The makeup artist in this video creates the effect of wrinkles that aren't even there in the first place, by playing with lighter and darker shades. Post by A.D.

This age makeup tutorial adds latex into the mix, which creates an even more realistic aging effect, making the model look even older. Post by A.D.

This YouTube video made by MadeYewLook shows her step-by-step process of creating an old age makeup look. She outlines her own wrinkles and adds age spots and discoloration.  Post by A.D.

Here are a couple reference pictures of older people to use when doing old age makeup. Post by A.D. 

These three pics are great examples of how to do old age makeup. As you can see, the key to looking old is making your eyebrows gray, and doing an extensive amount of deep contouring all around the face, and in every crease. If you’re thinking about trying to experiment with old age stage makeup, look at these for help. Post by K.D.

Although slightly dramatic, this is a great example of old age makeup with emphasis of aging placed on the eyes, cheeks, and neck.   Post by E.A.

Through the wrinkles of this man's face, the effects of weathering and aging are revealed from his years of being a cowboy. His soulful eyes are of one who has experienced a lot in life.  Post by E.A.

In stage makeup, makeup artists create incredible faces on young actors that can transform a production. By just adding some carefully placed lines, to using products like a new silicone gel, a face can age decades into the future. Above are some cool examples of old age makeup and links to their sources.  Post by C.L.

THIS WEEK’S INSPIRATION: OLD AGE MAKEUP!  This week in makeup class, we are exploring age makeup for stage and screen.  We are also looking at images of actual seniors to give us more realistic representations for our designs.  Please enjoy this helpful video on doing age make up on darker skin tones from the wonderful “Just Call Me Wah” on You Tube’s: darkskinneddivas channel.

Post by E.A.

Glam Rock was an entirely unique style of dressing and makeup in the 1970s that was worn by rebellious artists such as David Bowie, who experimented with all sorts of new music and crazy outfits and makeup.  Here are some of David Bowie's colorful and one-of-a-kind outfits.  Post by C. L.

Extreme Eyeliner Glam Rock Makeup Look.  Click the image for source.  Post by S.R.