Grand Finale Powders by Lord and Berry

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Fresh from fashion week the team at Lord and Berry have been testing the Gran Finale loose powders are designed to be a multipurpose powder that will complete your look and offer a professional finish with minimal fuss.

A savvy powder, Gran Finale comes in three shades and makes a great minimalist addition to a working kit for people who want to keep the weight of a working kit down and for shows where there will be multiple skin tones and a restricted amount of space to lay out your makeup kit.

TRANSLUCENT: it is a white-toned powder meant for just about every skin tone because it turns invisible when applied to the skin.
BANANA: it is a yellow-toned powder which works its magic to offset any redness, illuminate the skin, neutralizes dark under-eye circles and set makeup – and the best part is that it works on any skin tone.
JUST PEACH: it is a peach-toned powder designed to give brightness to a dull complexion, to neutralize blue tones and set makeup. It works on any skin tone.

A skin blurring powder which minimizes pores is a soft-focus finish and is universally suitable to work across mediums: film/TV, print, live event and special occasion thanks to the professionally driven team who test the products and produce makeup that suits not just the consumer but the professional needs of artists. *A pro discount is available click here for details.

To learn more about Lord and Berry and their range see:

Lord and Berry UK Website.

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Product Placement and Behind The Scenes

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While we have been slow in going public with much of what we are doing, we are always working. Not just on the blog aspect but other elements and it has really started paying off for us in terms of a photo project and 2 short films with other aspects still in negotiation or set to be discussed soon.

In terms of the photo project, it has been split into different elements and lengthy calls and meetings have been held over the actual content in terms of how it will be shot, managed and promoted across the varying networks we have open to us and this took us down the path of product placement (which we are working through already and have a provisional interest for the editorial side from a designer in London).

Our creative director JamesC, has found a series of deals and offers with his preferred format of online magazines that will give us tear sheets and covers that will be promoted across the board, with a view to utilizing our resources in the designer realm and with our other contacts across South Asia at a later date, allow us to shoot editorials and submit with a higher percentage chance of publication with some careful structuring and planning at the creative director level.

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Something we are going to push is the “behind the scenes” element, capturing the team at work, focusing on the creative aspect because our talks are taking us down the line of makeup with options and avenues that we are keen to pursue heavily.

In the coming months, we will open this to allow for smaller packages and individual project support giving placement in the behind the scenes, in the projects themselves (for film and TV) and looking closely at building our own magazine.

The Lost Concept has been building slowly and we are really proud of what we have achieved and will be showcasing this in more detail soon with a series of new sites and public projects.

*featured image example of product placement is for Brushwork Cosmetics (promo code JamesC 10% off).

MonsterFX Supplies

March 02, 2020 in a meeting with style, assisting reality, assisting rules, behind the horror, behind the scenes, behind the shoot, character makeup, creating the show, creative direction, creative management, creative team, Earning your craft, festival films, festival projects, film festival, film makeup, film makeup kit, film management, film/tv makeup, fx makeup, Global talent, horror cinema, horror film, horror tv, JamesC mua, JamesC movie makeup, jamesc creative director, jamesc tv makeup, lost tv, lost behind the lens, lost behind the scenes, lost blog, Lost cinema, lost creative, lost creative blog, lost creative stories, lost creative work, lost creatives, lost film, lost films, lost horror, lost management, lost mua, Lost Stories, lost TV, lost tv projects, makeup assistant, makeup kit, MicroMania Film Festival, out of kit essentials, out of kit, out of kit film makeup, Out of Kit Prosthetics, out of kit trauma, press release, short film, short film festival, style team, the lost creative, The Lost Creatives, the lost creatives, the lost creatives blog, the lost mua, The Lost Project, the makeup business, tv makeup kit, tv makeup, tv management, tv management service, tv projects, TV shoot, monsterfx, monsterfx kit, monsterfx supplies, MonsterFX supplies, monsterfx characters, character makeup kit, out of the box fx

Founded in 2014, MonsterFX has become a staple of artists kits worldwide. From its humble roots in a spare room to a respected and loved brand of character appliance suited to the film, TV and print market.

Created inhouse and developed by UK artists, the brand has gone from being an intellectual exercise and Halloween sideline to a cottage industry with global reach that has seen the product range increase to the now 40+ prosthetics including classics such as “the mummy” to the more contemporary “zombie” with the most commonly required casualty sim pieces.

A horror artist dream when working to a tight budget the team is happy to talk terms and will even create custom pieces and orders when required. The inhouse sculptors all bring something unique to the table and have built a stellar reputation both for their work with MonsterFX and within the industry.

From a professional artist whose work goes across various budgets and constraints, the scope and potential of the MonsterFX range is epic and offers a creative playground that will not only add dimension to film and TV projects but save cost without compromising on quality.

With the constant changes and innovations in the market, the company is excelling in the character field and giving artists of all stripes access to the best possible products and materials making the work of a makeup artist a little simpler and creating happy productions with the depth of horror required to offer thrills, chills and on Halloween a dimension of fear that will be unrivaled at parties.

To learn more about the Monster FX range or to purchase see:

MonsterFX Website.

MonsterFX Facebook.

MonsterFX Instagram.

MonsterFX Youtube.

MonsterFX Twitter.

Professional Supplies With The Makeup Armoury

February 24, 2020 in a meeting with style, beauty, beauty blogger, beauty makeup, beauty photo shoot, behind the beauty, behind the horror, behind the scenes, behind the shoot, character makeup, creating the show, creative direction, creative management, creative team, Earning your craft, editorial, editorial makeup, editorial makeup kit, fashion blogger, film makeup, film makeup kit, film/tv makeup, fx makeup, fx makeup and glues, Global talent, JamesC movie makeup, jamesc creative director, JamesC mua, jamesc tv makeup, lost beauty, lost behind the lens, lost behind the scenes, lost blog, lost creative blog, lost creative, lost creative stories, lost creatives, lost mua, Lost Stories, makeup kit, out of kit, professional brushes, the lost creative, The Lost Creatives, the lost creatives, the lost creatives blog, the lost mua, The Lost Project, the makeup business, tv makeup, tv makeup kit, the makeup armoury

Founded in 2016 The Makeup Armoury has become a go-to for industry suppliers. From beauty to FX they are a community-style shop designed to support the professional working artists of the industry. Started by a veteran of the industry Jan Sewell, this has become a go-to supply station and all-round makeup hub.

With a wide range of products from across the beauty and FX spectrum, The Makeup Armoury is setting a new benchmark in professionalism with their dedicated team of working artists making the biggest difference to how the shop works, the team are able to answer questions and offer support which can easily be seen from the blog and the general tenor of the reviews and people being interviewed.

A savvy array of products such as the world-renowned Makeup forever and artist dream Viseart palettes, it is the set bags that have become their biggest sellers. As any artist will tell you, carting your kit onset is just not practical. A good set bag, which the working artists behind the brand have found, can make your job so much easier.

Standing out (for our creative director in particular) is the Marlene, with a detachable tissue pocket and dividers internally it is the perfect accompaniment to working on set for film, TV, editorial and more.

“The makeup industry with all its effervescence and ingenuity can be relentless and ruthless – this is where we come in. We are your comrades. We are your tools. We are your Armoury.”

To learn more or to purchase from the Makeup Armoury store see:

The Makeup Armoury Website.

The Makeup Armoury Instagram.

The Makeup Armoury Twitter.

The Makeup Armoury Facebook.

Alfa Italia Pro Styling Tools

February 19, 2020 in beauty, beauty blogger, behind the beauty, behind the scenes, behind the shoot, business of makeup, business development, code of conduct, creating the show, creative direction, creative team, creative management, Earning your craft, editorial, editorial concept, editorial makeup kit, editorial plan, editorial plans, editorial shoot, editorial shoots, fashion blogger, fashion styling, film makeup kit, film/tv makeup, Global talent, jamesc creative director, JamesC movie makeup, JamesC mua, jamesc tv makeup, lost beauty, lost behind the lens, lost behind the scenes, lost blog, lost creative, lost creative blog, lost creative shoot, lost creative shoots, lost creative stories, lost creative work, lost creatives, lost management, lost mua, Lost Stories, makeup kit, press release, professional brushes, style team, the lost creative, The Lost Creatives, the lost creatives, the lost creatives blog, The Lost Project, the makeup business, tv makeup kit, alfa italia, alfa italia hair tools, alfa italia session style, alfa italia styling tools, alfa italia styling tool, alfa italia hairdressing

Within the hairdressing arena, Alfa Italia has become synonymous with style and grace, professional tools designed to work in a salon as easily as backstage at fashion week. Inspired by Italian style icons such as Sofia Lauren, Carla Bruni, and Monica Belluci whos beauty has become the benchmark for Italian style, they are always at the forefront of professional style the team research and development top tier products designed to work as hard as they look good.

Pushing new boundaries in the pro realms, it is common to see the Alfa Italia range used in demos of session styling and in the working kits of leading hair and beauty artists. *A backstage must they are amongst an elite range of brands that can make the claim of fashion week approved.

Standing tall in the market they have won numerous awards, noteworthy is the detangling brush which has become an icon for its looks and a staple for its practicality. When it comes to the prosumer we are finicky and want the best tools and kit with a touch of style. Another reason to take the plunge and become a part of the Alfia Italia family, the styling tools are solidly built to hold up to the rigors and needs of a professional hairdresser or makeup artist working in the market today.

Defining themselves in the market as pro-grade essential, Alfa Italia is the choice of professionals.

To learn more about the range or to purchase see:

Alfa Italia Website.

Alfa Italia Instagram.

Alfa Italia Facebook.

Lord and Berry Supporting The Fashion Elite

February 12, 2020 in a meeting with style, assisting reality, assisting rules, beauty, beauty blogger, beauty makeup, beauty photo shoot, behind the beauty, behind the scenes, behind the shoot, business of makeup, creating the show, creative direction, creative management, creative meeting, creative team, Earning your craft, editorial, editorial concept, editorial makeup, editorial makeup kit, editorial makeup shoot, editorial plan, editorial plans, editorial shoot, editorial shoots, fashion blogger, fashion film, fashion films, fashion styling, film/tv makeup, Global talent, jamesc creative director, JamesC movie makeup, JamesC mua, jamesc tv makeup, lost beauty, lost behind the lens, lost behind the scenes, lost blog, lost creative, lost creative blog, lost creative stories, lost creative work, lost creatives, lost management, lost mua, makeup assistant, makeup kit, marketing, meetings with style, photo shoot, photo shoot team, press release, professional brushes, style team, the lost creative, The Lost Creatives, the lost creatives, the lost creatives blog, the lost mua, The Lost Project, the makeup business, world fashion media news, lord and berry, lord and berry makeup, lord and berry elite

With fashion week coming up and so many shows, designer showcases and events happening across the globe that it is impossible not to talk about one of the leading brands working behind the scenes in the European fashion scene: Lord and Berry. A staple of Milan fashion week and a standout during London and Paris, the company has become a go-to for the premiere event artists of the world for their cohesive, professionally-oriented and comprehensive makeup line.

From a professional stance, the Lord and Berry range is growing to meet the demands of designers and models with key elements and new products that are designed to fit the beauty industries’ commercial needs. As many of us know (especially those from a show background be it theatre or fashion) you need products that are going to work, be cost-effective and give you a comprehensive range from the base (foundations) to shadows that will work with your business.

What catches the eye with Lord and Berry, aside from their stellar credentials, is the dedication. From its start in 1992, when it was considered a niche brand to the current ties to Milan Fashion Week and a household name, they have created a clean, simple line with all the hallmarks that for working artists mark it out professionally as a brand to know, not just developing products in their lab they are using them backstage testing the limits and showcasing the potential of their makeup.

*Noteworthy products like the cream blusher and the new Skin Control Primer (must-see items for the bridal artists and of course fashion) are taking the world by storm, and rightly so, showing the savvy of the team who are thinking of their working artist clientele and giving us products that will work on editorial, event and more. The creme foundations with their clear and concise range of tones and the clever use of plastic bottles making them lightweight and easy to use which realistically in a working kit is a major plus point that shows the thought process behind the company working at fashion week, full understanding that we artists need to travel and extra weight can be a strain.

With a professional discount program: for details of the pro discount click here, their extensive fashion week credentials and of course the range itself, they are in the top list to have in a working kit by many professional makeup artists in the industry today.

To learn more about the Lord and Berry range see:

Lord and Berry UK Website.

Lord and Berry Facebook.

Lord and Berry Twitter.

Lord and Berry Instagram.

*Image courtesy of the lord and Berry website.

Dollbaby London lashes for Professionals

February 11, 2020 in Dollbaby London, Dollbaby London lashes, Dollbaby London lash, Dollbaby London falsies, beauty, beauty blogger, beauty makeup, behind the beauty, behind the scenes, behind the shoot, business of makeup, creating the show, creative direction, creative team, editorial, editorial concept, editorial makeup, editorial makeup kit, fashion blogger, fashion film, fashion films, fashion styling, film makeup kit, film/tv makeup, Global talent, jamesc creative director, JamesC movie makeup, JamesC mua, jamesc tv makeup, lost beauty, lost behind the lens, lost behind the scenes, lost blog, lost creative, lost creative blog, lost creative shoot, lost creative shoots, lost creative stories, lost creative work, lost creatives, lost management, lost mua, Lost Stories, makeup assistant, makeup kit, marketing, out of kit, press release, style team, the lost creative, The Lost Creatives, the lost creatives, the lost creatives blog, the lost mua, The Lost Project, the makeup business, tv makeup, tv makeup kit

Already seen as a pro must have and a celebrity favorite with artists such as Cardi B, the Dollbaby London Magnetic lashes are a professional addon that is well on its way to becoming the professional beauty artists choice for fashion shows, shoots and bridal.

Designed to be quick and easy to apply the lashes are an ideal solution for those who worry about latex-based glues and want something that will speed up the process without losing any of the glamor that goes with the right set of lashes.

An on the go solution, Dollbaby London is at the cutting edge of lash technology being faux mink (cruelty-free) and vegan. With several awards already under their belt, there is something to be said for the range that is making waves and drawing eyes.

From a purely pro stance, the Dollbaby London range fits perfectly into a working kit for fashion week through to the upcoming wedding season, the potential for these lashes is endless as we see more and more professionals picking them up and using them in their day to day work in live events, weddings, print, and red carpet events.

With our plans for film and TV as well as several editorials we will be integrating these lashes into our work and feel that they will change how we work with our female models and actors in prep time giving them something fresh, innovative and designed to work within a professional scenario.

To learn more about the range (including trade options) or to purchase see:

Dollbaby London Website.

Dollbaby London Instagram.

Dollbaby London Facebook.

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Lola Makeup The New TV Makeup Staple

February 10, 2020 in a meeting with style, beauty, beauty blogger, beauty makeup, beauty photo shoot, behind the beauty, behind the scenes, behind the shoot, business development, business of makeup, creative direction, creative management, creative meeting, creative team, Earning your craft, editorial, editorial concept, editorial makeup, editorial makeup kit, editorial makeup shoot, editorial shoot, editorial plans, editorial shoots, fashion blogger, fashion film, fashion films, film makeup kit, film makeup, film/tv makeup, Global talent, jamesc creative director, JamesC movie makeup, JamesC mua, jamesc tv makeup, lost beauty, lost behind the scenes, lost behind the lens, lost blog, lost creative, lost creative blog, lost creative stories, lost creative work, lost creatives, lost management, lost mua, Lost Stories, makeup kit, marketing, professional brushes, style team, the lost creative, The Lost Creatives, the lost creatives, the lost creatives blog, the lost mua, tv makeup, tv makeup kit, lola makeup, lola TV makeup, lola fashion makeup, lola film makeup, lola bridal makeup, lola editorial, lola beauty

An industry insider and consumer adored brand, Lola makeup has been savvy in its approach to the cosmetics market and what it means to be a pro makeup line with a wider audience appeal and from a purely business perspective sits high on the list of film, TV, and fashion forward-thinking brands for the European artists working kit.

Starting with their incredibly smart and strategic work with the UK’s own Next Top Model (season 12), one of two sponsors for the show, to the current support of the Voice in Spain, they have proven themselves to be a cosmetics line that is suited to the rigors of fashion and TV with an eye for detail they are standing tall in the market.

“Lola makeup is fast becoming the new TV makeup brand of choice with more and more professionals seeking them out for their cohesive and camera ready cosmetics.”

With plans to make the entire range vegan by the end of 2020, the team is working with a leading cosmetics developer on the creation of additional shades to the foundation amongst other elements in play it is really exciting from a creative stance to see the brand develop even further.

They are taking steps toward new and exciting areas and with their fashion/TV-oriented (but still a consumer-friendly) for example, the cream shadow pencils available in 4 colors can be played to suit your needs and is a classic example of what makes them a brand that is taking a pro stance for TV, fashion and more giving us the kind of products that have longevity and hitting the markers not just for the consumer but for the working artist who needs cosmetics that perform.

Working forward Lola is and continues to be a range that is pro driven, HD ready, vegan-friendly and suited to all aspects of the professional makeup artists’ needs.

To learn more about the brand see:

Lola Makeup website.

Lola Makeup Instagram.

Lola Makeup Twitter.

Lola Makeup Facebook.

Cult Candy Cosmetics For Professionals

February 03, 2020 in beauty, beauty blogger, beauty makeup, beauty photo shoot, behind the beauty, behind the scenes, behind the shoot, business of makeup, business development, character makeup, creating the show, creative direction, creative team, Earning your craft, editorial, editorial concept, editorial makeup, editorial makeup kit, editorial makeup shoot, editorial plan, editorial plans, editorial shoot, editorial shoots, fashion blogger, fashion films, fashion styling, film makeup kit, film/tv makeup, JamesC movie makeup, jamesc creative director, JamesC mua, lost beauty, lost behind the lens, lost behind the scenes, lost blog, lost creative, lost creative blog, lost creative shoot, lost creative shoots, lost creative stories, lost creative work, lost creatives, lost girl shoot, lost girls, lost mua, Lost Stories, makeup kit, out of kit fantasty, photo shoot, photo shoot team, press release, style team, the lost creative, The Lost Creatives, the lost creatives, the lost creatives blog, the lost mua, the makeup business, tv makeup kit, Cult candy, cult candy cosmetics, cult candy pro, clt candy makeup pro, cult candy discount, cult candy pro discount

In a savvy move that will benefit makeup artists across the board, Cult Candy Cosmetics is taking their range into the pro realm and offering a discount aimed at professionals and makeup schools to open the door to the brand as a staple of a working kit.

What this means is an already affordable and vegan-friendly brand is showing solidarity with the creative community and giving back to the people who are using the makeup.

*For more details on the discount or the potential of the range for schools and artists talk to the team.

“The colours are vibrant, deep, warm, cool and versatile. The palettes each encompass eight diverse shades, with a mix of deep and light. They allow for experimentation and as a vegan product the pigment is vibrant and has staying power.”

To learn more about the brand or purchase from the range see:

Cult Candy Cosmetics Website.

Cult Candy Cosmetics Instagram.

Creating an iKonic Show

January 17, 2020 in a meeting with style, assisting rules, beauty, beauty makeup, behind the beauty, behind the scenes, behind the shoot, business development, business of makeup, code of conduct, creative direction, creative management, creative meeting, creative team, Earning your craft, editorial, editorial concept, editorial makeup, editorial makeup kit, editorial makeup shoot, editorial plan, editorial plans, editorial shoot, editorial shoots, fashion film, fashion films, fashion styling, Global talent, jamesc creative director, JamesC mua, lost beauty, lost behind the lens, lost behind the scenes, lost blog, lost boys, lost boys shoot, Lost cinema, lost creative, lost creative blog, lost creative shoot, lost creative shoots, lost creative stories, lost creative work, lost creatives, lost girls, lost management, lost mua, Lost Stories, makeup assistant, makeup kit, marketing, meetings with style, press release, project development, style team, the lost creative, The Lost Creatives, the lost creatives, the lost creatives blog, the lost mua, The Lost Project, tv management service, tv projects, TV shoot, wardrobe team, world fashion media news, house of ikons, House of iKons show, ikons, creating the show, fashion blogger, beauty blogger

When talking about fashion week or even the off-schedule events, there is one show that stands out above and beyond the rest: House of iKons. a stellar showcase weekend of fashion that is fast becoming a household name globally for their savvy marketing, press coverage and the divine array of designers whos work grace the catwalk.

From humble roots to a leading light in fashion in a few short years, it goes without saying that the talent-driven event holds a place creative director JamesC’s heart as he was there for the very first show working backstage as a makeup artist.

Through the years House of iKons has built a solid reputation for the shows and taken risks in film and music supporting various projects both inhouse and on a global scale with CEO and founder Savita Kaye taking on the line producer role for projects more than once in her career.

Giving a platform to the creative and working that tricky middle ground of commercial, it is within our sites to return to the fold and possibly pitch for members of our own team to work (alongside a sponsor) at the show which at this time has an extensive waitlist for not only the designer slots but the backstage area and we will be discussing the options with the CEO later in the year, although we most likely will be sponsors and front of house as a blog team.

With so much on the table with the lost creatives and our sister site Lost Project, we love the potential to showcase and it is little to no wonder that the House of iKons is top of the list for fashion bloggers and magazines with an ever-increasing TV channels like BBC worldwide, etc, vying for a slot at the prestigious show and a waiting list for the press pit.

To learn more about the iKons show or to purchase tickets see:

House of iKons February Ticket link.

House of iKons Website.

House of iKons Twitter.

House of iKons Facebook.

House of iKons Instagram.

Source: https://www.houseofikons.com/