Backstage at StyleAID 2010

Posted by on Aug 9, 2010 in 2010, StyleAid

Beauty can be found in all places. Real beauties can be found in unexpected places and not really on the runway. The buzz is louder in the makeup and hair room than during the show. The kind buzz I’m addicted to is found backstage.

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I have a major girl crush on this model. I’ve seen her last year in a few shows. She seems a little mature than others – I’m not saying old.. these girls are all about 10 or 15 years younger than me!

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I’ve met Hendra – influential makeup artist in WA – properly for the first time.

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Would you agree that she looks like an elf? I didn’t recognise her on the catwalk. She looks more striking before makeup.

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Sarah Pauley – the face of PFF 2010 – hoarding a big candy basket.

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Boss lady showing the young crew how to iron – proper way – moments before the show.

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‘Experimental’ (utterly speechlessly crazy nail shoes) creation by Lonely 8-bit Heroes.

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Is she a model? Nope. Makeup artist.

I put together a slide show in Flash for you.