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Saturday, 21 December 2013

Feature: Make up artist Charlotte Burgess Steele

CHARLOTTE BURGESS STEELE

Photography: Monika MoniaPhoto, MUA: Charlotte's Make UP, Styling: Rose Perkins - FashionSistas, Model: Vivian Vanda Varga Garment: £POA from Fashionsistas - ring 0121 6078250
Photography: Monika MoniaPhoto, MUA: Charlotte's Make UP, Styling: Rose Perkins - FashionSistas, Model: Vivian Vanda Varga Garment: £POA from Fashionsistas - ring 0121 6078250
With a diploma in Fashion and Photographic Make-up behind her, Charlotte's skill has landed her work on Top Model UK (2013) and numerous photo shoots.
Charlotte is an official make-up artist for FashionSistas. She works on set for their V.I.P services, at their photo-shoots and she is part of a team scheduled to create looks for models at a massive Prince's Trust show during London Fashion Week.
This wonderful artist also works on projects in the community. One of those causes benefits Help for Heroes - Charlotte expands:
"I have been asked by a photographer I worked with a few times previously, if I would give up my time to be a part of different fundraisers to help gain publicity for a 2015 calendar.
"All the models will have links to the armed forces and I will be doing the makeup on the shoots. The style of the calendar is Vintage pin-up, so lots of 40's and 50's looks. Very exciting and for such a worthwhile cause – we are aiming to raise over £2000".
We also asked Charlotte to tell us more about a moving post she wrote on Facebook about uplifting women diagnosed with cancer with make-up sessions:
"I also give up my time (just a few hours each month) for something called 'Look Good... Feel Better' which is the Beauty Industries charity. We go and teach the most incredibly brave ladies with cancer/recovering from the awful illness how to do their makeup and look after their skin. It is so worthwhile and I couldn't think of anything better to do with my time".
We love the variety that Charlotte creates for her shoots, such as In The Wild (pictured top), and the tribal look she created pictured below.
Photography: Monika MoniaPhoto, MUA: Charlotte's Make UP, Styling: Rose Perkins, FashionSistas, Model: Yanique fabulosity Taylor, Garment: £POA from FashionSistas - ring: 0121 6078250
Photography: Monika MoniaPhoto, MUA: Charlotte's Make UP, Styling: Rose Perkins, FashionSistas, Model: Yanique fabulosity Taylor, Garment: £POA from FashionSistas - ring: 0121 6078250
They show just how bold and versatile she can be.
We think her work displays a certain je ne sais quoi that is edgy, subtle and perfect.
It's not just the charitable causes and FashionSistas events keeping her busy up and down the country - she will also be working with an award-winning stylist from the west Midlands on up-and-coming fashions shows -so book this busy woman when you can!
She enjoys creating stunning make-up looks to enhance natural beauty whether it's for fashion, vintage, bridal or for  all occasions.
Visit her business page here to keep up with Charlotte's top products and to feel inspired by lots of feel good anecdotes she shares. Plus she posts some really creative experimental shots that will have you mesmerised.
We vouch for her ourselves - she was the MUA for A.C's V.I.P session at FashionSistas which you can read about (and see more photos) here.

#LFW SS14: FashionSistasUK collection - Saturday 14 September 2013

LFW 2013: 13th-17th September 2013

FashionSistas are debuting a cutting edge collection at The Angels of Fashion London Fashion Week - in Aid of The Prince's Trust
Rose Perkins, manager of FashionSistas, is a Prince's Trust Ambassador mentoring young people from 18-30 in fashion and creative arts.
Based in Birmingham, Rose will be working at a grassroots level, linking up with local schools in the inner city to encourage children in pursuing their dreams.
She also takes on interns to develop their creative training and business skills.
Progress - new avenues - networking - thinking outside of the box - creating my own opportunities not waiting for opportunity knocks.
                                                                 - Rose Perkins, August 2013
Her current intern reached out to her through word-of-mouth recommendation and within two weeks began making jewellery and custom clothing with Rose, who explained: "She has her own business so I'm mentoring her on the job and  referring her to the Prince's Trust". Together they have been customising special black and gold pieces, for the "Iconic Fashion" themed event for the Angels of Fashion show on Saturday.

Always pushing the thread to create edgy designs:

FashionSistas are expanding horizons and collaborating with international talent including Hungarian Szimonetta Sabo, (Las Vegas Fashion Week 2013) and Israeli designer Racheli Titan.
Rose said: "We have some amazing future ongoing projects so watch this space. Theres so much going on but some of it is secret so i don't want to say too much".
FashionSistas cutting edge shoot
FashionSistas cutting edge shoot
FashionSistas also donates regularly to the Birmingham Heart Foundation in the city centre. Rose said: "We are planning to give back by myself and my intern volunteering a few hours a month in the city centre store."
We can't get enough of FashionSistas' photo shoots, it's more than just wanting the look, it's the feeling that emanates from within the picture, and there's an art to it.
Call Rose at the Birmingham boutique for a FREE consultation on 0121 607 8250, whether you want to book a pampering session or enquire on her work with the Prince's Trust.