I am happy with the outcome of Claudia as it came out as I had planned it to. I am pleased with the application of the foundation blush and the contour as it really brings out the cheekbones. I am also pleased with the eye make up, as I wanted it to be natural but still wanted the lash line to be thick with eyeliner.
I struggled with the hair as when i practised on a doll the hair was longer so I was challenged on the day when the model had shorter hair however with improvisation the outcome was not to bad. This taught me that I need to practise on shorter hair.
To improve I would carry our a better research of the 1950's as the image is not accurate to 1950's.
After a consultation with the mode i found out that that she has dry skin therefore after cleansing and toning I used a rich moisturiser on her followed
After creating a moodpboard for Claudia It made it clear what make up hair style and clothing I was going for. I wanted it to be very glamorous 1950's make up with the classic winged liner and the famous Marilyn Monroe curls. Although in the 1950's they would not have worn a lot of glitter for the clothing, in American Horror Story I have spotted some of the characters wearing glittery outfits to perform therefore I decided to go with a glitter top. I purchased a glittery top, glamorous eyelashes and a big necklace to show of Claudia as a beautiful desirable woman with a lot of trouble which she hides behind her beauty.
The mood board helped me a lot with what i was aiming to design and create for Quentins character as I found it harder to design for a male. I like the burgundy jumper because it shows darkness and danger. The bruise underneath the eye is to show the abusive relationship between Claudia and Quentin and the cigarette in the mouth is to show his status and that he is a person that chain smokes.
Overall I struggled with Quentin however I am pleased with how the photos turned out because they are dark and gloomy as I wanted to them to be which fits in well with American Horror Story Freak show and also how Claudia imagined him.
Quentin is Claudias imaginary boyfriend. He in Claudias eyes is the most perfect man alive, she is obsessed and in love with him.
Quentin also loves Claudia but he also loves the freak show, he spends most of his time preparing for the show and helping with the acts that he forgets to spend time with Claudia which leaves her angry and upset. Claudia idolises Elsa Mars and in the same way she has created her imaginary boyfriend to be very handsome and strong.
Given Circumstances for Quentin
24 years of age, Quentin has always worked as a builder but he has always had a passion for the circus watching extraordinary acts which is why he now works in the circus as full time as well as being Claudia's boyfriend. Their relationship gets very abusive as Claudia has mental problems which leads her to have psych attacks throwing things at Quentin and hitting him which results in fights from both ends.
Quentin Mood board
I like the colour deep red as it shows power but at the same time danger and blood which is why I incorporated it in my moodpboard so i get more ideas of how to use it in my final design which I then decided to pair up with a red jumper. I wanted to show bruising to signify their abusive relationship. The contour on the face to show a handsome boy who Claudia is in love with.
Face Chart for Claudia 1950 was the decade after world war 2, there is a shortage of men due to loses fro war and women tried everything to get a husband such as make up which helped them to look and feel better.
Make up during this time was so important that everyone wore it, 1950s make up was very elegant and strong and it is the classic red lip that is still popular today.
Eyeshadows came in variety of colours such as grey brown gold blue green purpule ad pink eyeshadows were applied minimal and usually one colour at a time they applied it to the lid and carried it to the outer v to elongate the eyes. Matte and shimmery colours were extremely popular. even though make up was popular it was still made to look natural. Black eyeliner with a flick was also very popular as it created and almond shape to the eye and elongated it even more, black brown grey blue green purple eyeliners were available.
At the start of the decade eyebrows were dark and strong but still natural looking but in 1952 the eyebrows became softer with a stronger arch.
The lash line was also tighlined to make the lash line look thicker. Mascara was very popular and was applied only on the upper lashes as they wanted the eyes to be larger and brighter.. A great foundation base was a must have, it came in liquid and cream and powder. Everyone desired a flawless complexion and was applied very heavily. Blush was used very naturaly and was never a bright red or pink colour. In the 1950s they drew outside of the normal lipline to make lips look fuller. Lips were the strongest element of the 1950’s and there were a variety of different red shapes like true reds to dark and orange reds.
Look 1
In 1952 there was a rise in different coloured eyeshadows therefore I wanted to play around with different colours creating a fun look that could be worn in the Freak Show.
List of products used
Bare minerals Bare Skin Foundation
Kryolan Blusher Palette
M.A.C Lip Mix
Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow
Supra Colour Palette
Loreal Million Lashes
Naked Palette
Brushes
M.A.C 130
Zoeva Definer brush
Zoeva Smudger Brush
Zoeva Face Sculpt Brush
Real Techniques Blush Brush
For the next look I wanted to keep the classic make up look of wing liner and red lip the 1952 with a bit of colour.
List of products used
M.A.C Face and Body C1
Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow
Illamasqua Pigment
Naked Palette
Loreal Million Lashes
Supra Colour Pallete
M.A.C Lip Mix
Illamasqua Contour palette
Brushes
M.A.C 130
Real Technique Powder Brush
Real Technique blush brush
Zoeva Smudge Brush
Zoeva Lip Brush
This look is very bald as I wanted it to much Elsa Mars from American Horror Story. She always wears a statement look that people envy so this is something that Claudia wears to fit in with everyone else in Freak Show.
Reference Book : Marnie Fogg (2010). 1950s Fashion Print. Gloucestershire : Batsford. 120 Website : unknown. (unknown). 1950's Vintage Fashion . Available: http://www.paperpast.com/html/1952_fashion.html. Last accessed 22 march. Research on Fashion and Make Up in 1952
As American Horror Story Freak show is set in Florida in 1952 I did research to find out about the fashion and make up then as my version of Claudia thinks she is a part of the tv series, therefore her make up and clothes will have to match the time and place it was set in the series.
As Claudia is a woman in her twenties now obsessed with TV series, she thinks that she is in the Tv show American Horror Story Freak show which is set in 1952. The reason why she feels a part of it is because she has been bullied since a child and called bad names which makes her feel as if she is part of the 'freaks' as they accept her the way she is. However being accepted is still not enough for Claudia she wants to be like her idol Elsa Mars in the show.
I started looking at the way Elsa dresses and also the way she does her her and I also researched fashion and make up in the 1952 to inspire for a design for Claudia. Claudia is a tomboy she does not like the actual make up but she loves the confidence that it gives her although it isn't always as she is overshadowed by Elsa Mars every time. Fashion in 1952 Fashion in 1952 reflected peoples economic situation and status, therefore it played a very important part hence why fashion in the American Horror Story was taken very seriously to show class status, Elsa always worse expensive clothes so people think that she is higher classed even though she wasn't and other characters that were working class wore normal clothes and had no make up or done up hair. The desire of every American woman regardless of their age, to achieve more changes in her wardrobe looking fashionable with sweaters, blouses, and skirts.
"The full skirt remained popular with young girls, but they also welcomed the "siren sheath" for both day and evening wear. This was not the shapeless bag of the 1920s; it outlined the figure closely from bosom to hipline. The waistline area was often indented with a wide cummerbund, satin sash or elastic belt or gored in to a princess line without a belt. The nipped waistline in suits and the tiny cinched waist in dresses relaxed and deepened into the long curve of the hourglass torso.1952 girdle.
Skirt shapes kept to a smooth molded hipline but often flared out below in pleats, "morning glory" gores or trumpet flounces. There were many all-over pleated dresses and by new processes the pleating was rendered permanent, crease-resistant and often washable. Hemlines were on the downward trend, dropping about one inch a season." Make up in 1952
Similar to fashion and clothes beauty played and important part in women lives as they took inspiration from movie stars of the decade in 1952 especially with the expansion of colour of TV which allowed the women to see a better application of the make up and the colours making make up more popular. The buzz was a bright red lip with a bright brush and a flawless pale skin. The famous red lip was worn in the day time and night time as it was the fashion trend at the time. Cosmetic brands were discovered as it expanded and gave housewives more of a choice.
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Make up in 1952
Similar to fashion and clothes beauty played and important part in women lives as they took inspiration from movie stars of the decade in 1952 especially with the expansion of colour of TV which allowed the women to see a better application of the make up and the colours making make up more popular.
The buzz was a bright red lip with a bright brush and a flawless pale skin. The famous red lip was worn in the day time and night time as it was the fashion trend at the time. Cosmetic brands were discovered as it expanded and gave housewives more of a choice.
Suzan Ball
Overall from my research I found out the make up which was popular in 1952 which was the bold red lip, fair flawless complexion and thin arched brow. This was very useful because it gave me ideas of what I will incorporate in my designs for Claudia. Although American Horror Story gave me a clear idea of make up in the 1952 it still had a spin on it with the bright blue/green eyeshadows which the characters wore.
