A beautiful fusion of Ghanaian Textiles and Fashion provided by Phyllis Taylor’s SIKA DESIGNS teamed with Makeup Art and the creative vision of Nigerian Pro Makeup Artist and Creative Director Clare Eluka using Bobbi Brown & MAC cosmetics. MAC Cosmetic Chromacakes are every artists dream come true. The colours are bold and long lasting. Bobbi Brown’s skincare is my best kept secret. I swear by her face oil and Extra Face moisturiser to prepare the skin. Oil free even finish foundation, teamed with loose sheer powder gives the skin a silky texture and enhances natural tones in our complexions.

I am fascinated by contradictions and love breaking stereotypes. In theory, Ghana & Nigeria are constantly in opposition, whether it be in sports, politics, beliefs and traditions. As a nation, it is deeply harmful to set ourselves against each other. It weakens our economical power, has long-lasting negative affects on generations to come and perpetuates the same hatred displayed onto us by other nations. I wanted to show that through beauty and fashion we are unified through colour, creativity and passion for fashion and art.

As a makeup artist with 8 years experience, I sought after training Junior Makeup Artists and celebrating the work of Professional Makeup Artists by creating a directory (Spikes Makeup Artist Directory - S.M.A.D). This directory is based in Central London and allows Juniors the option to train, shadow and work with Pro MUA’s and for the Pro MUA’s to gain more exposure whilst building their portfolio’s. We are also proud sponsors of TMC 2010.

Concept:

The Maxi Dress immediately inspired a 60’s look that influenced the choice of the bouffant hair design. I chose to make the eyes the focus in a bold block flag design. The accessories are simply black like the star of Ghana, emphasizing the hair and the chic dress.

GET THE LOOK!
- MAC Chromacakes - Landscape Green/ Basic Red/ Primary Yellow/ Pure White/ Black Black £28 each / Frosted lipstick in Frolick £12/ Blacktrak gel liner £11
- ORISSA Mineral Blush Deep Plum £9.99
- Bobbi Brown - Cleansing Oil £18/ Extra eye cream £24/ Dark Eye Brightener £21/ Extra Moisturising Balm £55/ Oil free liquid foundation £26/ Sheer pressed powder in Golden Orange £22/ Cranberry lip sheer £14
- Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour emollient £18
- Lashes from Superdrug £4.99

By Clare Eluka - Beauty Writer for A-SHU.CO.UK.