I recently posted a blog about the sources from my assiut, and I received several requests to share what products I used to create my “Blue Assiut” makeup look. This photo was snapped in the Toorkok Hotel in Torquay, UK at the Celebrating Dance festival. This is the look I put together to wear while I was just walking around enjoying the workshops, teaching, and shopping in the souk.
Because I was traveling internationally, I really had to plan strategically to take the minimum amount of makeup to make a maximum impact.
Before I travel I “rehearse” my performance outfit from head to toe. That includes putting on a full face of makeup. My method is to put on my makeup as I would before a performance, and as I use each product, I put it into my makeup bag. This simple procedure makes sure that I have everything I need with me. Because I put my cosmetics into my checked bag, I always choose affordable internet and drugstore products. If they don’t survive the rigors of travel and become either broken or lost, they are affordable to replace. I also avoid taking special or limited edition makeup that I would be sad to lose.
If you are interested in hearing more of my thoughts on the pre-packing ritual of the makeup rehearsal, and the cosmetic products I used to create this look, check out the YouTube video below. Enjoy!
Happy Costuming & Dance,
Dawn Devine ~ Davina
November 21, 2016