Sunday, May 29, 2011

Cirque du soleil....SALTIMBANCO


I really want to see the Cirque Du Soleil show "Saltimbanco" here in Sydney in July.....but i'm just not sure if i will be here then....

I seriously LOVE the makeup and costume design and i was also on the website and i fell in love with the character ideas etc.....

JUST AWESOME!!!!



what is the show about????

(from their website)
Saltimbanco -from the Italian "saltare in banco", which literally means "to jump on a bench"-explores the urban experience in all its myriad forms: the people who live there, their idiosyncrasies and likenesses, families and groups, the hustle and bustle of the street and the towering heights of skyscrapers. Between whirlwind and lull, prowess and poetry, Saltimbanco takes spectators on an allegorical and acrobatic journey into the heart of the city.
Saltimbanco is a Cirque du Soleil signature show inspired by the urban fabric of the metropolis and its colorful inhabitants. Decidedly baroque in its visual vocabulary, the show's eclectic cast of characters draws spectators into a fanciful, dreamlike world, an imaginary city where diversity is a cause for hope.


Different Acts in the show....



ADAGIO


Inspired by a discipline called acrosport, this act features three acrobats whose bodies meld together to create startling figures. A show of strength, flexibility, balance and grace, this act evokes birth, the family unit and the fragility of life in today's metropolis.


ARTISTIC BICYCLE


An unusual bike ride in the park at the heart of Saltimbanco's imaginary city. An artist wheels onto the stage, hand balancing, swinging and dancing on wheels. He suddenly pops onto one wheel and uses his bike in ways that boggle the imagination.


CHINESE POLES


Multi-coloured beings slip onto the stage and climb on Chinese poles, which symbolize the sky-scrapers of Saltimbanco. Leaping from pole to pole the acrobats soar through the air in a breathtaking display of agility, power and speed. This act is inspired by a Chinese discipline and features over 26 acrobats performing at over 25 feet above the stage.


JUGGLING


Exhibiting outstanding deftness, a juggler creates forms and figures with juggling balls. The sheer speed of execution makes for an unforgettable show of rhythm. A tribute to the many things we must juggle with in our everyday lives.


BOLEADORAS



Two performers twirl boleadoras in the air. A boleadora is a simple percussion instrument made of a weight attached to the end of a cord. The weights bounce off the ground and make exploding sounds either in unison or in counterpoint to the dance steps of the performers. Invented in Argentina , the boleadoras were used by hunters in the pampas or plains. This act is traditionally performed by men and brings together the sounds of the boleadoras and the influences of flamenco. Saltimbanco brings it to another level with a man and woman duo.


RUSSIAN SWING


The family of baroque characters invades the stage, now a huge playground. Leaping from a Russian swing, performers are catapulted up to 30 feet in the air where they execute breathtaking aerial jumps before falling either on their feet, on the shoulders of their partners or atop a human pyramid!

 

DUO TRAPEZE



High above the audience two shimmering figures sway on a trapeze. In a display of sheer harmony and beauty, they perform a stunning aerial ballet. Their movements are an ode to natural unity as the figures form two parts of a whole.


HAND TO HAND



In a display of tremendous power and an unwavering sense of balance, two men engaged in a hand-to-hand duo push their bodies to the limits of human strength.


BUNGEES


Four performers tied to bungees swing, drop and fly in the air in ways that defy gravity. They perform an aerial ballet on an opera theme, giving spectators the impression they are looking at magnificent birds soaring through the sky.




THE CHARACTERS.......


THE BARON


The Baron is your guide in the world of Saltimbanco. He is ageless, timeless and recounts fascinating tales of the past. The Baron is an imposing figure in his black and white striped cape, long red gloves and top hat perched on a pile of serpentine hair. The Baron thinks he has power but has no authority, he is the king of fool. But when he tears off his cape, he reveals another side of his character - an erotic satyr on the prowl. At his most carefree, the Baron loves to party with the Baroques.



EDDIE



Eddie is a jester, a clown. He is the child within us all. In his distinctive red cap, black bow tie, striped shorts and suspenders, Eddie finds adventure in his own imagination. Whatever he needs, he invents. Eddie moves freely between our world and the world of Saltimbanco.


THE CHILD



The core of every society is its children, and at the heart of the family is the child.



THE DREAMER



The Dreamer lives between reality and illusion.He is like a clown, satirizing and poking fun at the world around him. Dressed in striped blue costume and with his long curly tail, the Dreamer is always ready for a nap. But since he is responsible for looking after the child, he rarely gets the chance to doze off.


THE RINGMASTER



In his yellow jumpsuit with his fanciful green vest and cape, the Ringmaster struts proudly around the world of Saltimbanco. The Ringmaster likes to be the centre of attention and often steals the show. With his winning smile and natural charm, he usually gets away with it. The Ringmaster likes to believe he has great powers and he carries a sceptre to prove it. But as everybody knows, it is the Baron who holds ultimate control.


THE CAVALIERS



The Cavaliers are the gentle protectors. They are calm and serene but could strike with great force if they needed to defend themselves or someone more vulnerable. The Cavaliers are elegantly dressed with the tips of their tall black and white hats pointing towards the future. With their lanterns, they light our path through the world of Saltimbanco.



MULTI-COLOURED WORMS


The Vers Multicolores are the origin of all life; they are the simplest of all beings. Like reptiles, the Vers Multicolores do not know love. They follow their primal urges and are concerned only with survival. Dressed in hooded multi-coloured body suits, the Vers Multicolores are identical yet they sometimes express their fledgling identities.



MASKED WORMS


A face without a name. A name without a face. The Vers Masqués are the masses, the multitudes, the bureaucrats. They watch. They follow. They never act. They only react. They are the status quo. Their masks hide all expression but then they have nothing to say. The Vers Masqués always keep their feet firmly planted on the ground. They play it safe. They risk nothing, lose nothing and, ultimately, gain nothing.


THE BAROQUES


The Baroques sleep under bridges and emerge to celebrate life. They are defiant, rebellious and explosive. The Baroques are enlightened beings with free spirits that run wild. Armed with a deeply perceptive vision of the world, the Baroque family reflects the extreme personalities of city characters – both in their beauty and wretchedness. They are baroque in their attitude as well as their appearance.


LA BELLE



La Belle reflects all human emotion. She is the ever-present town crier who expresses the soul of Saltimbanco. Her language is universal and her song reflects the atmosphere around her. Her vocals are emotions—serenity and excitement, hope and joy, disappointment and melancholy. Graceful in her technicolor dress with waves of sequins, resplendent in her crown of fire like feathers, she sings about the promise of a brighter tomorrow.



HOW AMAZING IS ALL THAT!!! so much effort is put into the show and i really, really, really want to see it!!

the makeup is so cool, right up my alley :)




before and after shot!

i know the makeup looks arn't for everyday....i wouldnt wear this grocery shopping :) hahahaha
but i really love theatrical looks!!


beautiful colours!






































Hope you enjoyed that as much as i did!!

Let me know if you're lucky enough to see the show!

Love always
HollieDee
xxxx








Saturday, May 28, 2011

For the love of M.A.C

here are some pictures from the past week i had at work training
this photo is of our Pro store here in Paddington, Sydney! Its a tiny lil store, with lots of great products inside :)







Me and some of my fellow M.A.C buddies out the front




celebrations after we finished our week of training!



these girls are 2 of my closest work mates with M.A.C...and the guy in the middle is so sweet!



we had people from all over Australia come join us here in Sydney for training! we had artists from Perth Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales!
lots of fun!!



M.A.C people are always good at posing :)



the chick in the middle is one of the nicest ladies....she is one of our trainers here in Sydney






and our Trainer Vanessa...beautiful woman!! she is pregnant and due in a couple months!






and this is the one and only Nicole Thompson, Australia's Senior Artist for M.A.C....and amazing, quirky woman...total inspiration!!

I will post more soon about some of my favourite products i purchased this week...and do some makeup looks to share with you all!

Hope you have a fab day!
Love HollieDee
xxxx



Wednesday, May 25, 2011

M.A.C training



Just a quick update...

all this week i'm at M.A.C (work) training at our head office....and i'm LOVING every single minute of it!

when i'm not so sleepy i will do a proper update about my week!

It started monday and finishes this friday, so i only have 2 days left!

I've been waking up at 5:40am, so i can get there on time, and i've been getting home around 7pm, so its a long day, but i seriously dont want it to end! we have been learning all about M.A.C products, the ingredients and function etc....but also so much more...we have been doing makeup demo's, watching makeup demo's as well as visiting the corporate store for great savings!

tomorrow, we are looking at more makeup, face charts etc and then all travelling to our M.A.C PRO store to look at our pro producst and SHOPPING :) yay!! (my poor bank account)

today we also had the AMAZING PRIVELAGE of having our Australian M.A.C senior artists; Nicole Thompson come in and meet us all and do an awesome skin care demonstration...she is the lovliest woman and i just adore her!! so down to earth and quirky!!

we also had one of our great trainers from here in Sydney (Ocea.....pronounced O-SHA) who is an awesome eyebrow expert (amongst many things) do some demonstrations about brow shaping and how you can shape your eyebrows in different ways and it totally changes the look of your makeup!
she did my eyebrows for me and gave me a real straight eyebrow look and im hooked!!! Love it, i took a photos and i'm going to re-create it lots! Photos to come!!

we also did face shapes today and did a lot on contouring and highlighting to change your face shape!!

Lots of fun!!

anyways, the Oprah 25th anniversary spectacular is on tv....so im going to watch it and then hop into bed!!!

hahahaha....lots of exciting things to come!!!!

Love ME :)

HollieDee
xxxx

Sunday, May 22, 2011

M.A.C Magically cool liquid powder

A product I'm loving at the moment is M.A.C's Magically Cool Liquid Powder


magicallycoolliquidpowder

You've longed for it and now it's captured: M·A·C Magically Cool Liquid Powder. This feather-light silky powder goes on with the refreshing impact of an ocean mist. What's more, this magical melange contains just enough optical blurring via its light-diffusing pigments to render skin's surface into line-softened, natural luminosity. How magical is that?




what i love about them is that they are hydrating and leave a lumionsity on the skin..often powders are drying and can show up fine lines...whereas this powder has actually got about a 75%  water content which really refreshes and hydrates

when you first put it on the skin, my advice is to not buff it in and constantly rub it into the skin, but rather glide it on smoothly...at first it will feel cool and refreshing and you will see a subtle glow to the skin!


I use the one called "truth and light" to set my foundation, so i apply it all over my face.....there is one called "Honey rose" which is really shimmery, so i would advise this one as a highlight for above your cheek bones etc.,..

and then there is a really dark one called cajun, which would be great for a darker skin tone!

pop into your local M.A.C counter and try some for yourself

Love HollieDee
xxx

Jennifer Lopez

She is admired and envied by women all over the world.....

I'm speaking of none other than Jennifer Lopez/JLo/Jenny from the block :)



JLO in THAT dress.....

:)

having recently scored one of the top jobs as American Idol judge, JLo's career seems to have sky rocketed!




JLo is known for her singing as well as her acting......but also for being such a sex siren/bombshell!


she is clearly a highly attractive woman, and it has worked to her advantage in her career







Jennifer rocking her sexy Latina looks/body






you can find so many pics on the net of Jennifer Lopez on the red carpet in various gowns....and she rarely gets it wrong!







STUNNING!!! how gorgeous is this colour!!









she really can wear anything and look good!!



Mind you, even though she is stunning....she also has hair dressers, stylists and makeup artists at her beck and call.....so here is a pic for all you women out there.....

i still think she is gorgeous....but what a difference makeup and hair makes!









what else is Jen famous for???

HER BOOTY!!!

and by booty.....i mean Junk in her trunk :)



she is a curvy woman which is great cause she is a good role model for women around the world!




and how beautiful are her twin babies (boy and girl)
just adorable!



I love this photo....she seems like such a strong woman yet her children bring out her soft side!

Hope you enjoyed

Love HollieDee from the block

(yeah, just doesn't have the same ring to it)
hahahaha
xxxx