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Themes - Ideas and Links

Stuck for ideas? To assist anyone who doesn't quite know where to start, we have provided a small sample of sources you could use as inspiration for your work.

We also recommend using any other sources you find inspiring, including search engines, magazines, books, style you see on the street and in your salon. 

So to get your creative juices flowing, feel free to have a browse at the following: 


Spring/Summer 2012 Collections (Runway Inspired category)

Looking to the runway shows of Spring/Summer 2012, take inspiration from trends like metallic eyes, electric lips, smoky eyes, and doll-like makeup.

Trend Reports

Spring/Summer Makeup Trends

Spring/Summer 2012 Trends 

Designer Collections

Chanel

DSquared

Fendi

Louis Vuitton

Mary Katrantzou

Miu Miu

Want to see more? You can find lots of Spring/Summer 2012 fashion collections on websites such as style.com and fashion magazine websites.


The Oscars (Film & Fantasy categories)

Whether you take inspiration from a film which was nominated for the Oscars or an actor attending the Oscars in all their glitz and glamour is up to you!

Red Carpet

Red carpet makeup  

Films

The Artist 

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Hugo

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Want to see more Oscar-related imagery? Just type in key words such as Red Carpet, Films and Oscars in a search engine for lots more ideas.


The Modern Bride (Bridal category)

What is your interpretation of The Modern Bride? Is it all about about the idea of a fresh, radiant beauty or something which reflects the magical, fairytale element of a wedding in this modern world? 

Websites

The Lane

Collections  

Alexander McQueen

Chanel

Various designers

Vera Wang

Looking for more modern bridal ideas? Wedding and fashion websites feature bridal collections as well as collections which have a bridal feel. Or perhaps a recent celebrity wedding like that of Kate Moss inspires you.    

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