Inspired by a pumpkin head and a fragrance launch, fellow Sephoran Mia Rasor and I dressed up as Harajuku Girls this Halloween.
With my "Style Deficit Disorder: Harajuku Fashion" book in hand, we set out to craft a costume that would make the funky fashionistas of Tokyo proud.
Mia, being Sephora's Senior Art Director, was much more calculated in her design approach. Watching me stuff my basket with a rainbow-assortment of barrettes, bracelets, flower pins, and necklaces, she took me aside and coached me on determining my "over-arching theme and color palette."
Armed with our color-coordinated Hello Kitty paraphernalia, neon knee socks, cyber-punk accessories, and a super-trendy wig (cut in a crazy Japanesy bob), we were ready to put on 'THE FACE.'
For this gloriously bold look, we enlisted the expertise of shu uemura's top makeup artists, Rita Brown and Alexia Ogle. (How 'top' are they? Rita assisted with Madonna's makeup at her concert the next night. Enough said.)
In my next posting, I'll reveal some fun tips and tricks so you can play with your palettes and play up your features...harajuku style.
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7 comments:
What a great creative costume! You guys look positively gorge! Can't wait for the makeup tips!
I wish I had thought of this costume! I am not big into colorful makeup, but would have loved to this for Halloween. You look beautiful...
oh my gosh...i LOVE the hot pink cheeks! i wish i could do my makeup like this. guess i'll have to wait for the next blog. i'll try to be patient...
that's MY girl!!!
I am so proud to call you girls my friends :) Great work!
You girls take Harajuku to the next level. Tres chic and can't wait to hear all your wise make up tips! Yellow eye shadow is so 2012!
This is an AMAZING costume idea. Looking forward to the makeup tips.
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