Friday, 4 February 2011

Such A Drag!

This is a dress-up post, I actually took the photos before Christmas and totally forgot about them! This is not my first dress-up post, older readers may remember THIS and of course we have my TV dress-ups too!

Some of you will know I am a huge drag queen fan, the make-up, costume design and time that goes into transforming men into stunning women in the name of performance, art and fun is incredible. 

My dress/make-up is actually inspired by the film 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch', although fictional character Hedwig is actually a transexual rather then a queen, but the rockstar performance is what it's all about. 


Hedwig and the Angry Inch -  2001 played by John Cameron Mitchell.
(pictures via here and here)

Of course probably the worlds most famous drag superstar is the eleganza extravaganza - RuPaul! 

Ru (via)

So here it is, my Hedwig inspired make-up and dress-up:

I clipped my hair  back, pulled out and sprayed. Although my hair is shorter (and real) so I didn't quite get enough volume!

Shirt - Vintage via Ebay.

I used a dark blush to create add contour and emphasis on my cheek bones.
With my lipstick I added gloss and pink eye glitter - the photo doesn't really pick it up but it looks banging!

When my mum saw these she said 'who is that?!' haha!
Along with this on the same day I did a Nicki Minaj dress up which is definitely more full-on! I'll be posting these soon ;)

Hope you all have a great weekend!
x

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40 comments :

  1. Anonymous4 February 2011 at 19:34

    haha, I think you look amazing! I love your hair, how did you get so much volume?!
    xxx

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  2. Vanity Fashionista4 February 2011 at 19:35

    Wow you look amazing!! Really really pretty look! :) xx

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  3. Lisa4 February 2011 at 19:35

    Totally amazing!! I'm actually putting together a playlist for my party tomorrow night and have just this minute added Wig in a Box from Hedwig!

    Loving your hair like that x

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  4. Lisa-Marie4 February 2011 at 19:37

    Hahaha, you pull off red lipstick and blue eyeshadow rather well! A glorious tribute to drag.

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  5. K O'Rourke4 February 2011 at 19:47

    oh daym! you pull it off so well. and props on getting your hair that voluminous, too.

    http://afluorescentadolescent.blogspot.com/ x

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  6. The Preppy Student4 February 2011 at 19:54

    I LOVE rupaul! Watching Drag is so fun!

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  7. Anonymous4 February 2011 at 19:56

    WoW... so beautful!

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  8. courtzmelv4 February 2011 at 19:56

    Personally, i think you look great! xx

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  9. A4 February 2011 at 19:57

    WOW! you look stunning love this look :)

    http://emerald-doodles.blogspot.com/

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  10. Spinal Lou4 February 2011 at 20:13

    Your hair is too amazing. I'm very jealous :op X

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  11. LillianZahra4 February 2011 at 20:14

    You look amazing! I love dressing up...this looks like such a fun look to create and wear. x

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  12. Helen4 February 2011 at 20:27

    love your hair like that! frank n furter is my favourite drag queen.

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  13. chloehford4 February 2011 at 20:28

    Oh my god i love itttt!

    And that top is so so nice :)

    Chloe... x
    chloehford.blogspot.com

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  14. Gem4 February 2011 at 20:43

    Love it, you rock the drag look. Can't wait to see the Minaj one, have you got her mac lipstick? I love her sprayed hair too xx

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  15. Emma4 February 2011 at 21:01

    Ahh love it! Can't beat a bit of drag! Your hair looks great :) xo

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  16. Helen4 February 2011 at 21:35

    Oh you look amazing! Kind of like a vintage Marilyn Monroe esque look. Love the hair too it really suits you and such a cute shirt too :) x

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  17. Sara Luxe4 February 2011 at 21:40

    my fav look on you ever !!

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  18. Sophie (Little Mittens.)4 February 2011 at 22:38

    i'm jealous of your permanent lack of roots!

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  19. Rand T4 February 2011 at 22:39

    beautiful!!! love it:):)
    xx

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  20. Charlene | Dainty Dresses4 February 2011 at 22:46

    You look amazing haha! I love it! xx

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  21. Hannah4 February 2011 at 23:16

    OMG you look absolutely incredible, LOVE the hair do loads!!!!


    Bow Dream Nation xx

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  22. Unknown4 February 2011 at 23:26

    Dude - I LOVE this! Haha you actually really suit your hair like that and the bolder makeup! :) you need to do more looks like this. Dressing up is so much fun, cant wait to see your nicki-nicki look :O xx

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  23. beewaits5 February 2011 at 00:15

    You look so gorgeous! Wish I could carry off such strong make-up. I feel like I'm in a rut with the same sort of look, with changing lipstick. Time for me to revamp my look me thinks!
    Nicki Minaj dress up...cannot actually wait! xx

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  24. K5 February 2011 at 01:14

    Looks like fun! You got the blusher exactly right.

    K xx


    http://duenotice.blogspot.com/

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  25. Gemx5 February 2011 at 01:25

    Wow, you looks great with the volume-errific hair! Your lips look amazing with the glitter.
    I love Hedwig, I've not seen it in ages, but I still listen to the soundtrack :)

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  26. Law1sfab5 February 2011 at 02:23

    I actual thinks this looks less drag because it is soooo stunning (nice for a night out) I love that film BTW. I think in another life I was a drag queen haha Got to love Ru I am dieing for another drag race show better than ANTM !! haha
    Have a wicked weekend hotness xxx

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  27. Princess Feef5 February 2011 at 05:23

    you really pretty n u did good job with the makeup ,,
    aaah <3 i cant say how much i adore your hair <3

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  28. Alex5 February 2011 at 09:28

    Wow, you did an amazing job with this!
    I love your hair :)
    xxx

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  29. Monika5 February 2011 at 10:35

    You look gorgeous, love the hair.
    xx

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  30. Like a Skeleton Key5 February 2011 at 12:25

    This is amazing, your hair looks perfect. Love the inspiration! Have you ever been to Madame JoJos in London? The drag queens there are world famous and absolutely intimidatingly stunning! x

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  31. Yuliashhabel5 February 2011 at 17:14

    you are so beauty)

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  32. daisychain5 February 2011 at 19:05

    YOU are perfection. I love this so much!

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  33. Jess Heath MUFX5 February 2011 at 19:55

    Haha great stuff! I am a big fan of drag too, and dressing up in general, love any excuse to go out in fancy dress! You look fab!

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  34. VIPXO5 February 2011 at 21:10

    Is it wrong to say this is my favourte look of yours? like ever?! xo

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  35. Jess6 February 2011 at 10:53

    Wow, you look amazing, the make-up is fab!! xo

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  36. Kate-Louise6 February 2011 at 12:52

    wow girl you look amazing :)

    cant wait for the nicki ones

    Kate
    xx

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  37. nicoletta6 February 2011 at 19:06

    Such a fun look you look really great x

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  38. Anonymous7 February 2011 at 07:57

    ha ha ha! you actually you done it better then the original! good job! oh, and by the way! remember me? i am naiano! xoxo

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  39. FromGemWithLove7 February 2011 at 09:10

    WOw how cool!! Love how you've done your hair, really great, see inspiration from everything, even drag queens! xx

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  40. B25 February 2011 at 23:09

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