John Galliano's A/W 2007 show was an Elizabethan wonderland in pastel colour. In true Galliano fashion the collection screamed quirky grandeur, the show itself was the embodiment of avant-garde tea party debauchery, and Pat McGrath's makeup artistry complimented and contrasted each individual ensemble perfectly.
Each makeup look had the same basic structure: pale skin, thin/blocked out eyebrows, very rounded eyeshadow following the shape of the eye socket, and a prominent angular lip. Some looks had brighter blusher and the colours of the eyeshadow differed between models, although the inner corner of every eye was highlighted with a vivid shade which contrasted the general colour scheme of that specific look. I adore the variety of these looks, the colour palette seems endless but each look works so beautifully. I particularly love the combination of lilac and bright yellow and I think it's brilliant that Pat McGrath hasn't been afraid to put clashing colours together, because the final result is so striking and really captures the essence of the show through the medium of makeup.
Of all the makeup looks throughout the show the one pictured above is definitely my favourite. I absolutely love the shape of the eyeshadow, it completely rejuvenates the cliche "smokey cut-crease" by extending the shadow under the eye in a swirling motion. The blending on this look is flawless and I adore the white eyebrows. The achromatic eye paired with a striking dark wine-red lip is a stunning combination, and the pale skin and red hair screams Elizabethan glamour. I will definitely be using this image as inspiration for my final look, as I think this is a beautiful contemporary interpretation of classic historical beauty.
(Photos from vogue.co.uk)
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