Brand new Fashion and Lifestyle magazine Style Etc has recently launched with some stunning photography and fashion shoots. I’ve been lucky enough to interview the very bubbly and talented Manchester based freelance make up artist Hayley Stott about her work on Style Etc and other projects!
Wow! You have worked on many top fashion shows in your 5 year career – which was your favourite?
My favourite would have to be the J Model Management fashion show in 2010, it was manic! Lots of waiting around, rehearsals, cups of tea and then BANG! Mayhem!!! Models ripping their clothes off, dashing about, and of course I got to see lots of toned male torsos! Phew!
What was your best project of 2011?
‘The Future is sexy’ for Noir Magazine. It was my first published shoot and I loved everything about it! The model was caked in make-up although you can’t really tell in the photographs – it gave me the chance to put my contouring skills to the test. It was also the first time I got to meet the fantastic Siobhan Cooper who I now work with on a regular basis for Style Etc Magazine.
What is your dream make-up job or 2012?
My dream job would be to work in London Fashion week or for Kim Kardashian to call me up to go and do her famous smokey eyes for her!
Your make-up style is gorgeously bold and has a very unique feel. Where did this style come from?
It’s come from me being a perfectionist and liking everything to look symmetrical. My father used to do freehand technical drawings for his degree and I would watch him all the time. He taught me to be precise and think in a balanced way so I guess that’s where I get it from. I’m one of those people who puts people’s pictures straight in their houses when they’re not looking! I love bold strong looks as they reflect my personality.
Who is your make-up icon?
My make-up icon, cliche as it sounds would have to be the amazing Pat McGrath! I don’t know how she comes up with half the creations but I always look in awe when I see them, she has no creative boundaries and everything she creates just seems to work. I’d love to meet her!
What advice would you give to those creatives who would love to get into the Fashion make-up industry?
My advise would be to keep working. Network with the right people and get a good portfolio together. Go to fashion shows and talk to people, get your name out there. Be yourself, don’t try to be someone you’re not because people will see through it. This industry is all about who you know as well as having talent and you just never know who you will bump into. Also, believe in yourself, don’t worry what other make-up artists are doing, keep an eye on who they are working with etc. but don’t try to follow in anybody else’s path, create your own path! If your good at what you do, someone will pick up on it and open a door for you.
If you could have only one item from your make-up bag what would it be?
OMG can I only have one?! I guess it would have to be my gel liner so I can draw my eyebrows on, I do look a little weird without them!
What is your top make-up tip?
My top make-up tip would be primer! Face primer and eye primer, they are a must. I use Urban Decay potion primer. It creates the perfect base for your eyeshadow, helps it adhere to the eye and makes the colour ‘pop’ out. Without it you get that very annoying ‘sweat crease’ in the eye socket, so annoying!
Hayley’s gorgeous work can be found online at www.hayleymakeup.co.uk and www.style-etc.co.uk
Image found at www.style-etc.co.uk
Today I discovered Dro.pt. Dro.pt is a brand new and exciting platform which is ‘changing the way fashion brands launch their collections online’. It is a very significant step up from the likes of Pinterest and Polyvore – Dro.pt not only encourages users to engage and share their newest fashion finds, but also allows them to buy products directly from the site. This new fashion platform looks to become an essential tool for Brands, Retailers and Stylists alike. Users following a Brand or Retailer via Dro.pt can have first access to shiny new lines as they are released. With the creators claiming it is ‘PR, Sales and Marketing all in one’ – it seems to be one to watch! Check out the beautifully created demo here.
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