Top Model of Colour Holland model contest…

The first ever Top Model of Colour Holland finale took place on 27th March 2010 at the World Fashion Centre in Amsterdam Holland.

They started out with about 500 models. 20 of those models went to this big final. 20 models competed to be TMC Holland and it was won by Adut Mawien, Kimberly (second) and Elise (third). 

The Judges HILMAR MULDER - Editor of Grazia Magazine MARIANA VERKERK - Catwalk Coach van of Benelux Next Top Model RON STAM - Fashion Photographer DIONNE POOL - Model TESSY VAN EERDEWIJK - L'Oreal SOLA OYEBADE - CEO TMC International & CEO Mahogany Models AMANDA RIJFF - Make-up artist TMC Holland franchise is owned and managed by Monica Van Halder. It was a big challenge for me. I enjoyed it very much and I also got to meet lots of people. It was a big succes!

Love, Shenna

Make- up trend winter 2009- 2010

Skin:

If you look at the catwalk you will see that matt skin is extremely popular. Make-up artists pay attention to this matt face that can look like a background for the eyes and cheeks. It doesn't matter if your skin is pale or tinted - the most important thing is to keep it clear, smooth and matt. 

The eyes:

Eyes are the key to this trend. Make-up artists tend to go for two extremes looks for the eyes: smoky-smoky and almost naked ones. The emphasis lay more on the eye shadowing then on the long eyelashes.                                                                                   

Eyeliners are now firmly back on the agenda!                                 

There are two types to choose from, liquid or pencil. Liquid eyeliner is more difficult to use, but the results can be much better with practice and patience. One technique to achieve the look is to use a darker color on the lids and then smudge a slightly lighter shade under the eyes. I used a black liquid-liner to draw a thick line above the upper lashes and a thinner (gold) line under the lower lashes.

Purple Smoky eyes                                                                       

Sensual and majestic purple was everywhere at the autumn/winter 2009-10 catwalk shows. F.E : at Dior, it was found on silk jumpsuits, dresses and coats.

Get on the hottest lipstick trends!!!

Tenderness and innocence of lips color palette range from slightly pink, purple, fuchsia to extremely pale, almost skin-fitting-hue. 

Purple lips can look every bit as chic as classic. I choose a lipstick with a matt finish instead of anything overly glossy or shimmering, for a look that’s classy and timeless!                                                  

Steer clear of lip glosses. 

Your lips should be decorated with matt lipstick. This will allow laying more stress on the eyes.

Fantasy make-up

Make-up is a passion, it’s a fantasy. It’s visualizing an idea or fantasy by means of applying make-up. First I made a mood board to be able to visualize my fantasy/idea.

Like a collage a mood board consists of several pictures and images. My mood board is where I get my ideas from so it´s a real source of inspiration.

The thought behind a mood board is that visual communication is much more effective than verbal communication. At first glance you will be able to see what inspired me. There is an old saying which applies to this: ‘A picture tells a thousand words.

Colour is life

“Colour” is my inspiration. Colour is life and life is colourful. In life you always have to make choices, it’s one or the other. That’s why I made a choice.

I chose my favourite colours, which are the peacock colours. I used these colours to create a make-up idea for the model.

It was a real challenge for me to use these peacock colours in the make-up of the model. It was an idea/fantasy which I made real. As it is a fantasy make-up , I used my creativity and chose to make it my own creative peacock.