Makeup
The Craziest Makeup Trend I've Seen This Week
- Posted by Stephanie on July 13, 2011 at 03:56PM
I'm almost certain that everyone knows a fearless lady -- or gentleman -- whose makeup only gets more fabulous with age. Well past the age of insecurities, these eccentric types aren't afraid to experiment with color and will mostly likely continue to do so 'till the day they die. For these daring spirits among us, Illamasqua has created a new service -- "Final Act of Self Expression" -- that brings fierce makeup to … the funeral parlor.
Yep. You read that right.
I know it sounds super crazy, but Illamasqua's campaign is inspiring me to get a little more creative with my makeup already. After all, there's no better time than now -- while I'm still alive, right? Although the avant-garde funeral makeup is only available in London, I'm sure it will offer up all kinds of inspiration for those who lose makeup-fanatic loved ones on this side of the pond.
Here's the thing, though: Since I read about this campaign I can't get a disturbing image out of my head. It goes something like this: A confused grade schooler goes up to a casket to bid her grandma a final farewell, but upon seeing her in full-on Illamasqua-style makeup, immediately bursts into tears of fear. Grandma's passing away alone should be traumatic enough; adding seriously dramatic makeup to that scene just seems downright cruel!
While the thought of wearing statement-making makeup 'till the day you're dead is appealing to some, I'm sure, I think it's much better suited for a gutsy editorial spread.
But really, talk about going out with a bang. Can you imagine darling granny in fit-for-a-tranny makeup?
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I think as I get older I will still rock a bright lippy and mascara, but I wouldn't want to look like a clown.
by beautybody Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 10:44PM Report as inappropriate
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I think this campaign is a little tacky, in my opinion.
by LipglossandSpandex Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 01:06AM Report as inappropriate
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All I could think about is the HBO show Six Feet Under when I read this. It just seems silly. And you're right: I feel like it's only women who die young that could use this makeup. Isn't that kind of messed up?
by qtcherrypie124 Monday, July 18, 2011 at 02:14PM Report as inappropriate
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That phrase "darling granny in fit-for-a-tranny makeup" is very insulting. You wouldn't have made an ethnic slur. Why make this one?
by lilinah Sunday, July 17, 2011 at 07:51AM Report as inappropriate
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That's just down right wrong. Looking beautiful in the present is one thing but when you're dead? I man really people really?
by nikita_tadri Sunday, July 17, 2011 at 07:36AM Report as inappropriate
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People are into shock value, and it seems to go along that line. Whatever suits you, but I prefer to think about the here and now, because there is enough going on, and I rather wear makeup to lift me up.
by evet Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 06:24AM Report as inappropriate
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morbid and creepy? yes. still kind of cool? yeah!
by katiespeaking Friday, July 15, 2011 at 04:15PM Report as inappropriate
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I agree with the author - this is just...disturbing. Ugh.
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