London is currently experiencing a period of very intense humidity. As such, make-up turns into an oil slick, pin-curls turn to frizz and ice-lollies turn into an acceptable excuse for a sweltering studio lunch break.
Yesterday saw one of my favourite people step into the studio for some new promo photos to go with some very exciting projects.
Al / Lana Pillay (
80s disco diva, star of
The Comic Strip Presents /
Eat The Rich and MUA extraordinaire over at
The Empress of Slap) arrived with a flight case filled with make-up and a stunning array of extravagant sequined costumes. If the head hadn't already made me swoon, the table covered with sparkles, Mac and Smashbox certainly would have!
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| A back of camera shot of Al getting ready. |
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| Make-up and caffeine - shoot essentials! |
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| Kryolan, Mac and Smashbox. |
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| Sequins, textures and sparkle. |
As for my outfit choice yesterday, what do you do when battling frizzy hair and balmy skin? Embrace it! My hair went into a messy bun and was made much better with the help of some Pearls and Swine flowers. Rather than my usual matte make-up, I decided that a light BB cream and highlighter would be better wearing under sweltering studio lights. Bright pink lips courtesy of Barry M finished the look off perfectly. I recently had my "Kitten" necklace fixed by the lovely people at Tatty Devine, and have barely taken it off since.
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| Dress by Simply Be, Belt by Vivien of Holloway, Cardigan by New Look and leggings from Evans Clothing, |
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| Black Glitter Jelly Shoes - a £4 bargain from eBay. |
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| Flowers from Pearls and Swine. Kitten Name Necklace from Tatty Devine. |
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| Detail of the necklace with it's heart charm. |
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| Tarina Tarantino Hello Kitty Pink Head Ring by Tarina Tarantino. Kitten Name Necklace from Tatty Devine. |
With thanks to the magical properties of tea, hummus and grapes, Al and I made it through the shoot despite the heat. And it was just as well as I received an exciting invite in the post to something I've been looking forward to for quite a while!
I absolutely love the V&A and recently spent three hours wandering around the David Bowie Is... exhibition utterly transfixed. I have no idea who the speeches are being given by yet, but absolutely cannot wait to find out.
Until next time!
Diana x
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