Maggie Tuczapska from Little Black Cherry has decided to take fresh approach to shooting store's new clothing collection 2010. Online store's owner teamed up with Plymouth Uni students to create Summer photoshoot in the spirit of Glastonbury Festival. Three young photographers showcased their creativity and fresh ideas to capture outfits perfect for any festival goer. In went all funky LBC apparel, american NewBreed Girl T-shirts - so popular with teenage girls, Death Kitty Hoodies (worn by Hollyoaks' Lauren Valentine), unisex Skinny Jeans, trilby hats and fun accessories to complete the look. Little Black Cherry aims to accommodate Scene tastes influenced by Scene Queens as Audrey Kitching, Hanna Beth, as well as music stars, like Fall Out Boy, 30H!3, All Time Low and more.
The photoshoot has taken place in Plymouth University's studio, courtesy of Head of Photography Simon Standing. The photos were being taken by Sam Gilmore, Rachel Heath and Kirsty Thomas. Although in the heat of their final year exams, they were happy to work with Little Black Cherry once more. This is last chance for them to do a shoot together, as these young Plymouthians plan to move to London to expand their talents on bigger scale.
LBC shot with their regular models – Lithuanian alternative model Ruta Kazenite, Plymouth Argyle junior's coach Clint Lancaster and Face of Plymouth'08 winner Debbie Grayson. Whole team had fun styling the outfits and coming up with new ideas - big thank you goes here to Sam Gilmore, who was directing the models, and his fantastic ideas were winner every time.
Little Black Cherry will be shooting next collection in October, wanna tune in? Give us a shout!
Going To Festival? See What To Pack!
Festival season is nearly here! From muddy Glastonbury to posh Wireless, whatever the place, occassion or music, we all wait for these events. It's more then just pure music apprecciation, it's time to go crazy, forget about everyday rules, and eventually mingle with celebrities!
Now, what to take with you to stay safe, warm and comfy? There are two secrets to festival fashion:
lightweight
layers
Festival goers know there are far more important issues then looking good - first of all you need to feel comfy to enjoy music - often in rainy weather, cold or late at night! Check the weather forecast before you take off and pack accordingly
STYLE IS A BONUS, NOT A NECCESSITY - anything goes, so go crazy!
Pack List:
Wellies - opt for plain version rather then novelty prints as flowery wellies will make you look like farmers' market reject
Casual dresses / tunics - easy way to make an outfit, and they look awesome with wellies!
Sun protection - hats / sunglasses - you will be outdoors all day!
Bottle opener - keep it always with you, it's magic tool on festival ground that will help you make new friends
Pack more socks and clean pants then you think you'll need
Few bikinis - which will look good under strapless or halterneck dresses, and will mean you can shower under water pump without stripping
Raincoat
Appearing as if you have made too much effort is so not cool though. The best approach is to carefully plan some outfits at home (styling yourself in a humid tent by torchlight is not advised), make sure you have few fancy dress accessories, then forget about grooming and fashion once you arrive.
Leave straighteners at home - looking a bit scruffy around the edges is what's it all about!
Now Few Practicalities:
Pack light, it is usually dark (festivals are often held in rural locations away from city lights) - you will need torch to get to your tent / car after dark
Washing facilities will be very limited, so pack clothes with 'staying power' and do not show the dirt - we recommend dark color Skinnies (you can easily fit these into wellies!), printed Tees and Hoodies - they disguise any stains way beter then plain clothes
Take several light layers, weather can be changeable, as well as temperature
Take this opportunity to experiment, you can get away with anything! Most importantly, enjoy yourself and make awesome memories!
How To Add Volume To Your Hair Without Teasing It?
We love big hair, the more volume the better! But teasing is not the only way to add extra 'umph' to your hair! To make it really stand out, be big and proud, and stay that all day, we've prepared one small trick for you.
After you wash your hair, blow dry it on round brush! Take top layer on a brush, and go with it from roots VERTICALLY to the ends while blow drying it. This way you'll lift your hair by the roots, and add extra volume without teasing it! When finished, simply spray with hairspray and you're ready to go! It takes much less time then teasing, and doesn't damage your hair at all - good luck!
Comments:
14/11: 'If you don't want to go to extreme with scene hair, then just get the cut, or cut it yourself (layers @ the top, and thinner @ the bottom) and then instead of teasing it or drying it that way, you could use a bumpit. They are deffinitely at any of the girly stores at any mall, and they're even at wal-mart! If you don't want you're hair to look too messy in the back, then just use one! Some of them are small, and don't give a lot of volume, but there are also bigger ones, that can achieve the scene look.' - Audreius Brown
05/11: 'what i do is, after i get out if the shower, i mess with my hair a little
bit and then i flip my hair and blow dry and use a spiral brush, and blow dry those certain parts. and idk it works for me..' - Cheyenne :)
How To Apply Liquid Eye Liner?
Liquid eye liner is easy to apply once you know what you are doing, it doesn't smudge as much as the pencil (when let to dry) - I prefer Maybelline Stiletto - it's quick to dry and easy to get off)
That being said i personally like to put the eye liner on the bottom of my eyes first mainly because it is an easier to access than the top.
Take the eyeliner and trace the line of your eye, like everyone else says, but what is extra important is that when you are tracing your eye, think of the angle - if you make it a straight line, even though your eye isn't straight your top line will have to come down to meet it, which will give you an almost sad look.
If you trace your eye perfectly (not necessary and so typical) it will bring you to meet the upper eyeline in the middle. It is good to experiment with many angles to get a desired look
Before putting on the top layer of eyeliner, it is good to put on
your eye shadow first, (unless you want a smokey blended look) - apply your choice of eye shadow, then put on your eyeliner on the top of your eyes, it seems to pop more and doesn't get covered by the dust of eyeshadow
For mascara I love to use the little curling things (i have no clue
what they're called its a little metal contraption that you squeeze your
eyelashes with) if you have ever been afraid to use one, they are simpler than they look. I like to hold for at least ten seconds pretty tight.
Once that's done apply the mascara (eyelash lengthener is optional) to both top and bottom lashes - it emphasizes the eye
Then just apply basic foundation, powder is better than a liquid cover which can be messy and look overdone. Pick foundation as close to your skin tone as possible. It is used to even out skin tone not change it completely
Add some lipstick or whatever you feel necessary. The best make up tip I've ever known is experiment experiment experiment
11/03: 'don't pull on your eye or the skin around it!! just use a q-tip so pull your lids slightly. if you just pull on it with your finger or if you pull too much you could cause aging and a young youthful age.' - inotara minki ku
09/03: 'you have to make it you....you just cant go along and copy every body else you have to express yourself, so first start of with a lil eye shadow something that is bright and glowy but make sure it matches what you are wearing even if it is just jewelry, and then apply a light layer of eye liner and put it where u are wanting it to go and if u like it then go for it and then trace over the eye liner and make it much much darker but it could take some getting use to making your eye liner so dark but just try it out anyways....and if you havent yet tried the lil pointy part on the end of your eye that sticks out you should you look way more scene and by pointy part i mean the eye liner that you apply on the outer part of each eye thats pointy...so yeah hope i helped! ' - mackenna carter
04/03: 'try layering up eyeliners, like a pencil around the inside of the upper lid (whilst its open) and then close eye, and drag liquid eyeliner from the center outwards... neaten it up obv XD but mainly just doing pencil right inside, and then liquid to get the shape right works really well. oha and layering colours! like when I'm at school and get told off for wearing it really thick, then i use gold on the top lid, cos it's still really bright and stands out, plus it stays on longer than eyeshadow.' - Kezzy-Kesbe
16/02: 'I recently found a great way to remove eyeliner (of any type).I do this every night and it makes my skin smooth and gets rid of the eyeliner! :)
I like to use 'Baby Oil'. I apply some of the baby oil on a soft cloth and gently scrub around my eyes. (don't be afraid to get any in your eyes, it doesn't hurt) :) Hope this helped!!' - Chica_xoxo
09/02: 'Right, get a thick sharpend pencil eyeliner and look up and gently make a line of black all the way along the bottom of you under-lid (corner to corner), then put a coat underneath you eye and smudge it in, then but a huge black line (as big and as thick as you want) on the top lid and colour it in, IT WORKS!(:, xx' - emily-roseee
23/01: 'I find that if i use a soft eyeliner that it helps to have your eyes clean like some people said but to also make sure that ur mascara is off. when u have mascara on it slightly blocks you from getting all the eyeliner on right.. now..
My moms a famouse make up artist and she has done a lot of stars makeup and her tips are..
- if your hair is dark then its gonna make you look paler than you already are so you need to darken up the skin tone a bit..
- use bare minerals with a shade darker in foundation and make sure that it's spread out evenly.
- your eyes are more attractive and look younger if there's not a lot on of eyeliner but at times you should go a little wild and crazyy with it. if you feel that its to wild then take a q-tip and some eye make up remover and slightly rub the top and un thicken it as much as you can!! and more questions email me at - Saige :P'prettylies2009@gmail.com
17/01: 'The best eyeliner (not liquid) in my opinion is Maybelline New York unstoppable eyeliner and I always get the onyx or black but sometimes the black is hard 2 find ;33 and I like it cuz it doesn't smudge at all and it's waterproof cuz I'm very emotiionallz and cry a lot :/ anyways, I always start at tha bottom water line the go to the bottom lash line and at tha top get as close as u can to tha lashez and then if u mess up put some eyeshadow over it and re-aplly :33' - XXxx8DSmileZbbayxxXX
How To Create Ultimate Rockabilly Look and Make-Up?
Rockabilly Chicks - they look stunning, like little porcelain dolls, but with a deadly edge. I love this look, it's very flattering and girly. And it's all about curves! Welcome back curvy figures :) Rockabilly Chick loves super skinny jeans, red and black combinationas, quirky dresses, platform shoes and little funky extras in her hair. How can you possibly ressist that look? Think pin-up girls or 40s working wonder women posters and you're in the subject.
First, the make-up: it's all about porcelain complexion, strong eye make-up and red dominant lips - Rockabilly Chick knows what she wants from her look!
Before you start, moisturize thoroughly your face and neck, so the make-up sticks for longer. For the flawless complexion, use foundation with good cover - eg. L'oreal in your natural skin tone, and put it evenly on your face, eye-lids, and partly on your neck - to mix with your skin. You don't want to look like wearing mask, right? Now, apply loose powder all over your face and neck, and for pale porcelain skin, use one 1 - 2 tones lighter than your skin tone.
Now, the eyes - create one thick line along the upper lashes with eye liner. Make sure to draw it from the inner part to the outer, if you fancy create wings at the ends! Also, stick to the lash line when doing this. Little tip: put the loose powder as the base on your upper lid up to the eye brows, so the pencil won't smear by the end of the day. Leave the the lower eye-lid bare, for ultimate vintage look. You can treat it with concealer to cover any shadows.
Mascara is now your best friend - get one for extra long lashes (eg. L'oreal), rather than thickenning one, to achieve the ultimate girly, lolita look. Apply two coats of black mascara - just on the ends - and be careful not to clump the lashes together.
Lips - they need to be of strong color - no doubt about it, dark red, dark pink, any shade is good as long as it's bold and strong. Get soft lip pencil to contour your lips, and then fill with a lipstick. Remember to use similar shades of lip pencil and lipstick, with a lipstick 1 - 2 tones brighter. We know - not everyone likes dark lips, so don't force yourself - it should be natural how you look and feel, if you prefer delicate lip gloss, it's fine, just make sure it all 'works' together ;)
Hair is very important for Rockabilly Chick - and we are talking about strong hair color - platinum blond, dark red or devilish black - and forget about hair extensions! This look is not about the siren waves and highlights, we're talking bold, shocking styles and electric combinations. The ideal length is to your arms, with curly ends, close to your head. Fringes are back - short, curly, and very cute! Create the dolly locks with curling iron - it's your new best friend ;) Use plenty of hair-pins to team up your hair - put a hair-band or Paisley Bandana, if you feel like it. Go for oversized hair clips too! Have the hairspray ready for the total control of your hair.
Remember - it's fun, quirky look - it's colorful, and trendy. If dolly dresses are not your type of pie, don't worry - go for funky chess shirts (tie them at the front ;), super sexy skinny jeans, and animal print - as always in! Red or black pumps are also perfect for Rockabilly Chick look ;)
Comments:
26/01: 'For the record, Rockabilly hair is murderously hard to maintain, and can easily look stupid on the wrong person. Same goes for bright red lipstick, most people don't have the skintone for it. Rockabilly is about rebellion, 40's/50's women were the first to wear trousers in public and that was seriously frowned upon. They got kicked out of restaurants for wearing them, for crying out loud. The point is to look sexy, feminine, and still be as rebellious as possibly. You have to be confident beyond belief to actually be able to pull this look off.'
21/01: 'I Have Glasses And Braces, you just have to think that they are just a fashion accessory. you don't want them i know, but neither do i, you just have to ignore the fact that they are there because they are helping you with something in life you dont have to do anything, as long as you wear them with a smile, you'll look sexy ;] trust me, i always do :) xx'
11/01: 'To "9/11" and "06/01" Converse have been around forEVER. And are somewhat vintage, so you could use them as a casual rockabilly style, and "super skinny jeans" are too. Their jeans they don't have a specific style you have to wear them with. This article was great, so chill.'
06/01: 'to 21/07, get some thick frame glasses that curl out at the corners. who cares if you have braces? ;]
to 09/11, yeah, i know, right? ahh haha'
09/11: ''Super skinny jeans' are emo not rockabilly. AND CONVERSE AND HOW THE HELL ARE CONVERSE ROCKABILLY!? Dolly shoes, Platforms, Killer heels are rockabilly... need to get your facrs straight before you post an article like this.'
01/05: 'Hi there!! Hey i love this blog about rockabilly fashion!! its really good!! I am from Venezuela!! and I really like the rockabilly style...! but I really don't know if it fits with my lifestyle and body complexion :S I don't know if you could help me about it now that I see that you know everyting about the style and how to convinated with something more actual :) thanks :) Erika'
13/05: 'thanx great tips i was always into the look but never applied it to myself now that i see how easy it is to do the makeup since im hispanic im a bit dark but i think i got it now thanx a million ;)'
21/07: 'Thanks for everything but i still have some questions like.. how can i make my face rockin!! if i have glasses and braces :( ?'
23/07: 'kewl tips ima curvy girl and i love the vintage look thnx 4 all the tipz:)'
How To Decorate School Outfit to Look Scene?
School time is so close, and the uniforms in wardrobe just die to be seen again, not bad if you look super cool in your uniform, and it's flattering. You might call yourself lucky. But what about the rest of us, who are just scared to think of putting this lumpy grey things and become mass product for next few months? There's way around, with a little help of our readers, we've put together few simple tips how to decorate School Outfit to look more Scene:
This is more like a rock chick look but try out a strapped siver/grey sequined dress about 6 inches above your knee and then over that put a tranclucent grey off shoulder top with a design of some sort on the front, but make sure the top shows the bottom of the dress. It's a really cute rock chick outfit but casualised if you know what i mean :] -'Lottiee..
you could use scene hair bows in school colours, and maybe some Scene jewelry, like studded bracelet or necklace? that's what i do =D
If you are allowed purple or black in your school uniform, those are the best colors you could possibly have for a scene outfit! Wear scarves and other accessories. That's what I do... My main thing for pulling it off is scarves and awesome shoes. Oh! and TONS of hair accessories!
wear some black and white tee or a puple tee. Wear some grey sweater with open front, so you can see the tops, vests are pretty cool 2 x
Hope these few tips give you some idea and inspiration how to decorate school outfit, if you've got tip of your own, please share here - use the form below!
Comments:
29/08: 'Or u can i have an super skinny jeans blue or an other color and mix it with an cute colorful shirt!!!!!' - Danielle Thomas
03/09: 'If you go to a paticularly strict school then heres what you can do.
Customise EVERYTHING as much as is allowed.
If youre school doesn't allow makeup or crazy hair colours then where
big scene shades, necklaces, nail varnish, etc.
If your schol does, go as far as school rules allow!
for the makeup eyeliner mascara and foundation and maybe eyeshadow.
For your hair tip your head upside down and straighten it that way to
add more volume and then tease it, spray it [any strong hair spray will do
but gottaB glued is stellar] add a cute bow.
You WILL get mean comments but don't listen! Being scene is all about
being indavidual! Be yourself and have fun <3
Love Yas x x x'
How To Backcomb Your Hair?
Scene Hair is often easily achieved when you tease / backcomb your hair. To do it you'll need:
Teasing brush or comb
Hairspray
Flat Iron
Follow these steps to achieve true royal Scene Queen hair:
Brush your hair completely
Straighten all the wavy or curly parts of your hair
Grab your teasing comb and start backcombing one handful section at a time. Backcombing / teasing means brushing backwards, from the tips back towards your head
Grab teased section of your hair and spray with hairspray on the back side.
Repeat until all of your hair has been done
Hairspray your hair all over to hold it in place and set the style
Add a bow or headband or go without
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