STYLIST IN THE CITY

Video Exclusive - How to a daytime golden smokey eye - Part 6

2010-10-29T10:02:00.000+01:00

Video Exclusive - How to create a classic smokey eye - Part 6

2010-10-29T10:01:00.000+01:00

Video Exclusive - How to create a rock chic smokey eye - Part 5

2010-10-29T10:00:00.001+01:00

Video Exclusive -- How to apply mascara - Part 4

2010-10-29T10:00:00.000+01:00

Debenhams Beauty Club Video - How to curl the lashes - Part 3

2010-07-28T18:11:00.000+01:00

Debenhams Beauty Club Video - Make up Tips on how to prep the skin - Part 2

2010-07-21T07:45:00.000+01:00

The next episode from the Debenhams beauty blogg, and the comedy routine keeps on coming. If you have no idea how to put on moisturizer this one is for you.

Debenhams Beauty Club Introduction and Essential Tools -- Part 1

2010-07-14T11:35:00.000+01:00

Some time has past between posts on STYLIST IN THE CITY , but that does not mean I have been hiding in my make-up bag. Actually quite the opposite.

Here is the start of some how to make-up tips I filmed with beauty blogger Sarah Sian for Debenhams.

Stay tuned each week for continuous tips.

fabulous and stylist

2010-04-11T11:33:00.000+01:00

It has been a long time since posting for my blog STYLIST IN THE CITY after disappointment in Paris, but hey life goes on. So this week two editorials have come out, one for FABULOUS magazine under my pseudonym ANTHONY BLAKE, and the other for STYLIST magazine. So I thought it time to get back on the hair and make-up wagon and plod on. There is much to look forward too, so this STYLIST IN THE CITY is far from finished. Stay tuned, and stay fabulous!

CAVALLI

2010-03-03T10:28:00.000Z

Last show in Milan was for ROBERTO CAVALLI, and it sure was hot!
Of course it was a fast and furious affair again with most models coming in 45 mins before show time, so we had to be well prepared to get them finished, which we did, because we always do.
The hair was pure sex with length added and some messy height at the crown, top that off with a velvety brown smokey eye from PAT McGRATH, and you have a look that every woman wants to be.
There was lots of fur flying on the catwalk, and I had a sneaky look. Loved it.
Now in Paris waiting for confirmation on shows. Bring it on.

VERSACE AND ALBERTA FERRETTI

2010-02-26T22:41:00.000Z

VERSACE show tonight was a glamourous affair, as you would expect. With most of the girls coming in closer to show time, having to do high maintenance hair created a hair frenzy. With GUIDO directing hair and PAT McGRATH directing make-up you have the king and queen taking the reins again, with no disappointment. Was a little hard to take pics but DONATELLA was there back stage along with an appearance from ANNA WINTOUR, making it feel complete.
Earlier in the day was ALBERTA FERRITTI, and with the look being so simple all we had to do was prep the hair. GUIDO then completed every single model with his signature style that gave a continuity that no one can re-create, pure genius. Again ANNA WINTOUR made an appearance backstage complementing the collection before it was shown, felt like I was in the SEPTEMBER ISSUE. Priceless.

MILANO, PRADA IN HEAVEN

2010-02-25T23:15:00.000Z

All I can say is WOW WOW WOW!. First show for Milan and it was Prada, and all I can say is I have died and gone to Prada heaven!
Our call time was 7 hours before the show, and upon entering the concrete fortress that is the Prada head quarters you enter a whole new world.
With 40 top models to get ready with strong strong MAD MEN inspired hair to create, 7 hours is just enough. Firstly hairstylist GUIDO is a genius, teaming that with PAT McGRATH directing make-up and you are in fashion heaven.
Australian model MIRANDA KERR was working the runway and was nice to see a face from the past who has done so well for herself.
My good friend hairstylist KENNETH STODART and I enjoyed a MAD MEN inspired drink at the end of the show for a well deserved reward, that being straight liquor, and it went down a treat.
All I can say is I have never experienced anything like it, and I can not wait for more.
See you tomorrow for more fashion highs, you can not go any higher!. x

ISSA

2010-02-23T19:41:00.001Z

The last show for London was ISSA, and it sure was a crazy one to finish on. A bit more of a do, and complete manic craziness to add to the flavour.
Hair directed by MALCOM EDWARDS and make-up by PAT McGRATH made sure that the look was strong.
Now packing my bags for Milan where things really start to heat up.
See you there!

BERARDI

2010-02-22T12:35:00.000Z

The hair was nice and simple for BERARDI this morning, but with clothes this stunning why would you need anything else but simplicity.
A nice undone twisted pony tail, tied with a black ribbon. Set of with a dark red/violet glossy lip the look was pure sophistication. Bravo Berardi!

AQUASCUTUM

2010-02-21T20:41:00.000Z

The hair for AQUASCUTUM was very sexy, disheveled and undone. With PAT McGRATH directing make-up pulling out the old bleached eyebrow the look was hot!
AQUASCUTUM didn't mess about, with a lot of the big girls modeling it felt like being on a show in Paris. And the clothes were super hot.
Was a bit harder to sneak some pictures at the show due to it all coming together at the last minute. With two models arriving as the girls were lining up, having just been on an AMERICAN VOGUE shoot, hair and make-up had to be done in 3 minutes. Was a classic moment in the world of shows, and somehow we pulled it together. Luckily the hair was so simple, but I don't think the girls had time to have their brows lightened, now that would be high fashion magic.

MATTHEW WILLIAMSON

2010-02-21T20:23:00.000Z

Working on the MATTHEW WILLIAMSON show this morning was an easy affair, the hair was a very simple textured pulled back chignon style. The only craziness was having to wash nearly every single models hair before hand, as a heavy greasy gloss had been used on the previous show.
MALCON EDWARDS was directing hair again, and at one point while assisting him holding up sections of hair I didn't even realize he was actually doing SIENNA MILLERS hair. Of course. Model ABBY LEE was also working the runway for WILLIAMSON.

KINDER

2010-02-20T14:07:00.000Z

Tensions were high today getting the hair finished for the KINDER show, under direction from hair guru MALCOM EDWARDS.
The hair it self was simple to do, but having to finish the look with black hairspray complete with middle part with minutes to go before the show started kept the pressure on.
The look was very strong, almost carton like, and with make-up directed by PAT McGRATH, it was a sure winner.
You could imagine the fear of getting black spray all over the make-up, but with good prep work all went smoothly.
Having to wash the spray out of the models hair afterwards in the hand basins of the ladies toilets was a whole other story.
Great fun and a fantastic strong look.

ASHLEY ISHAM

2010-02-19T22:45:00.000Z

London Fashion Week kicked off today, and so begins all the craziness.
From London to Milan and Paris we start our journey with the ASHLEY ISHAM show. It was a good show to start working on as the hair was quite easy to do, and got me warmed up for the next three weeks.
The inspiration was from the movie FLASH GORDON, and as you can see hair and make-up has a very 80's feel. A bit of a side roll, it is bridal gone wrong but so right.
The hair area was not to tense but of course a few large creative ego's about to add some spice to the atmosphere.
An early start in the morning after doing some prep work this evening for tomorrows show, so stay tuned.
Bring it on!

BEAUTY MUSE OF THE DAY

2010-02-17T10:50:00.000Z

The amazing JULIANNE MOORE is todays beauty muse, and this needs no explanation. At 49 she gives the other MOORE a run for her money, and unlike Demi, Julianne is still making great movies.
A SINGLE MAN is out this week also directed by TOM FORD it is sure to be extraordinary.
Another fabulous movie to experience is SAVAGE GRACE, where Julianne was flawlessly styled, a real treat for the eyes.
With her amazing auburn hair and porcelain skin this is a look that is never out of style. Showing that somethings really do get better with age, Julianne Moore we salute you. x

RED CAMERA IS THE FUTURE?

2010-02-15T10:29:00.002Z

Worked with photographer MATT EADES yesterday filming a test using RED CAMERA. This is apparently going to be the future of fashion photography and is already being used by big fashion houses for campaigns.
This was my first time seeing the capabilities that the camera offers and I have to admit I was impressed.
Will keep you posted with some test pictures when I finally get them, (could be a while) so i took a few of my own in the meantime.
Lots of hair and fabric blowing, caught on crystal clear digital film.

DAMIAN GAROZZO FROM PARIS WITH LOVE

2010-02-14T20:22:00.001Z

The usually sweet and innocent Norwegian beauty Frida Gustavsson heats up this
months Numéro in a red-blooded series shot by Miguel Reveriego.
There is a certain kind of 'heat' that radiates out of the pages in Miguel's
stories; his were always the pictures I'd rip out as keepers to stick on my wall!
This series is no exception.. Completely drenched in Mediterranean sensuality
and what looks to literally be sunlight streaming in and catching the contours
of Frida's body.
The eyes shimmering a creamy gold, the lips a sharp metallic blood red, it
doesn't get much hotter than this!
PS: Just found out Frida is 16, check out her
polaroids! http://models.com/models/frida-gustavsson
Scary it is the power of makeup and styling!!! ;)
Until next time,
Damian x

ONE TO WATCH

2010-02-14T17:53:00.001Z

Worked with model TOKUMBO @ MODELS 1 the other day, and she was so sweet.
She looked amazing and was great to watch her work. Having just shot for VOGUE with BAILEY (which one I can't remember, so will leave it at that) , So is definitely one to watch out for.
TOKUMBO had great features to work with and amazing texture skin. Black skin is great to play on, as things work so differently then with caucasian skin. Great fun. Even though the look is natural and tonal, she still looks fierce.

NUDE

2010-02-14T17:38:00.001Z

Am loving the spring/summer nude colours from CHANEL at the moment, have been trying all of them and each one is beautiful and so now. Go out and grab a colour any colour if you can, you will love it.

ON TREND

2010-02-14T17:14:00.000Z

Had to re-create spring/summer trends this week shooting for THE SUNDAY TIMES STYLE magazine. Natalie the stylist even asked for LOUIS VUITTON hair from the show, and having worked on it I knew it well. Staying up till 4 in the morning making afro wigs is not something easy to forget.
I decided to go for something a little more wearable for the shoot and even took the make-up style from the show and made it more accessible . (Thanks Pat)
If you look closely at the nails I have used CHANEL hard to get nail colour PARTICULI'ERE', how on trend is that!
MAKE UP-
Coat top and bottom lashes using GIVENCHY PHENOMEN EYES MASCARA.
On the lids and under eyes use GIVENCHY SHADOW SHOW 06 TRENDY KAKI
Use an orange toned bronzer high on the checks and sweep it around under the eyes to get a fresh spring look. Keep the lips nude and moist.
HAIR-
Set the front few inches of hair around the hair-line using U pins, taking small sections and then clamping using straightners to heat. Pull the rest of your hair back into a tight bun, and when hair in U pins has cooled, remove them and brush through. Pull the frizz back onto the bun and secure with pins.

YOU GOT THE LOVE

2010-02-08T19:12:00.000Z

Hair and Make-up for Florence Welch for Stella magazine.
This is the third time I have worked with Florence, and she is always so sweet.
I was lucky enough to still have the hairpieces I used on the 'you got the love video', so that was handy. She looks fantastic here, and so does her hair!

LOOK OF THE DAY

2010-02-01T16:59:00.000Z

Todays look is from gorgeous model ADRIENN DENSCI @ ELITE who comes from Poland.
I love how easy you can go from a fresh daytime look to a strong dramatic evening look by simply darkening the eyes and putting the hair up.
Try using a dark violet colour instead of black when creating the smokey eye for night. GORGIO ARMANI SMOOTH SILK EYE PENCIL in eggplant was used here to give a modern violet look.
And when putting your hair up try a quiff by back brushing then pushing your hair forward and bringing it back on it self. Just remember to keep messy rather than neat.

INSTYLE BEAUTY AWARDS

2010-01-27T21:13:00.001Z

Over the past few years I have had the pleasure of being on the panel of experts to vote for INSTYLE'S 100 BEST BEAUTY BUYS.
The most fabulous thing about this is all the free make-up and beauty creams you get sent in hope that you may vote for them, which can turn any product into a best seller.
I try to be as honest as I can when judging and this year two products I voted for won their category, and I have given a quote for each which was published in the supplement. (see above)
At the awards I got very drunk with fellow hair and make-up artists celebrating the pure beauty of it all along with the endless supply of champagne.
RUBY AND MILLIE have since sent me a whole lot of new brushes to use, which is in great timing as I have just recently lost my brush kit. So thank you RUBY HAMMER, my drunk mention to you of my situation certainly wasn't lost, your truly fabulous!

PRODUCT OF THE DAY

2010-01-19T10:43:00.000Z

L'OREAL PLAY BALL TEXTURE TONIC is always in my kit bag ready for use on any hair. Gives great texture and volume to hair with out feeling weighed down and sticky. Really great for when roots of the hair are a little greasy as it dries it out, and is perfect for fine hair. Simply spray into the roots of dry or damp hair then blast with a hot dryer. Instant lift! The bottle shape is a little bit interesting too.

LOOK OF THE DAY

2010-01-19T10:26:00.001Z

Todays look comes courtesy from exotic and sweet model LIZZY BURDEN @ ELITE.
An easy smokey eye, pale lip and textured hair. (The Smokey eye and Textured hair are the focus)
MAKE-UP: Line the inside of the eye with URBAN DECAY EYELINER in black, do this several times and smudge in by squeezing the eyes tightly. Then line the outside of the eyes and smudge using small smudging brush. Keep the lids bare for a more young look. Curl lashes and apply black mascara.
HAIR: To get great texture spray in LOREAL PLAY BALL TEXTURE TONIC all through the hair and dry in. Then take sections of hair and lightly back brush from roots to ends skimming all over the hair. Blast each section of hair with hot dryer to set. Use you fingers to pull out back brushing leaving hair with a wild and free texture.
This technique is particularly good for anyone with fine hair giving instant volume.
The look is a little bit rock, young, fun and good for anyone under 60! x

WINDOW SHOPPING FOR WIGS

2010-01-19T09:59:00.000Z

Walking home form work last night the new window display at Liberty made me stop in my tracks. Liberty do have a habit of really interesting window displays and these do not disappoint. It has been a long time since I have seen such impressive wig work, what lucky mannequin's you are. I have to say who ever was responsible snaps to you. It was like looking at a really fabulous editorial hair story. If you are in town go check it out, quite inspiring.

FROM PARIS WITH LOVE AND DAMIAN GAROZZO

2010-01-17T11:24:00.002Z

Iris Strubegger stars in a fiery fashion-film-editorial (a term we may soon be hearing alot more of) in this months collaboration between Flair Magazine and multimedia company Vision-On.
The short film shot in NYC's the BOX nightclub is spliced into 14 images to create a print story featured in the magazine; a simple yet brilliant innovation in the future of fashion editorial!
Iris exudes the perfect mix of sultry non-chalance and expensive sophistication; and with a face like that I can't imagine it was hard to pull stills from this footage; she works at every angle...
Although heavily referenced from 1920's-50's glam, the slicked hair and sharp, slick (eyebrowless!) makeup allows the look to transcend eras; and just because the 'noughties' decade is over, its quite clear that this look will be referenced for many years to come... Certainly if will I have anything to do with it!

Damian
x

STYLIST OPINION

2010-01-15T20:37:00.000Z

WHO WANTS TO BE A MODEL ANYWAY?
There is a reason why model agencies exist, this is because model agencies represent models. And basically models are here for one purpose, to create an image and sell product.
So you could imagine my confusion this morning turning up for work on a look book for a cashmere company, when instead of a professional model present ready to flog off their expensive wears, was a young female intern of a friend of a friend.
Okay so this young girl was pretty in a tall Rummer Willis kind of way (you get where this going) but she had never modeled before in her young life, and to be fair did not really have the how should I say...... the jawline for it.
Times are tight and budgets are being cut I realize, but after you are shelling out for Hair, Make-up, Stylist and Photographer, do you think it is so wise to start scrimping on the model?? Sounds like false economy to me.
So basically this story turned out in tears, and tears for the poor young pretty Rummer Willis type. As after the morning trying to get the first shot with an uncomfortable energy running through the studio, it was decided that things were just not working and the girl would have to be sent home.
It was not nice removing hair pieces from a crying young girl in the changing room, but it was better for her to end things quickly then let such a confidence shattering experience continue.
I blame the person that put her up for the job, thinking that just because she was a pretty young girl that she could handle performing and being scrutinized by a group of people for a fashion shoot, especially when she was not even a model.
Of course the shoot was saved by a professional model being called in and doing what was required, which resulted in a certain kind of relief for all us on set.
But I still feel a little sorry for the young girl who was told that she could model, and hope her confidence has not been shattered to much. She probably didn't even want to do it anyway, can't say I blame her, who even wants to be a hot model? Not me, Im happy being hair and make-up that's where things are really hot!

PRODUCT OF THE DAY

2010-01-14T23:13:00.001Z

If you want to wear a red lip colour for winter but don't want that heavy lipstick look LANCOME COLOR FEVER SHINE lipstick could be the product for you. It gives strong pigmented colour with a light reflecting transparent ultra shiny radiant finish. So now you can go red with out fear.

LOOK OF THE DAY

2010-01-14T22:13:00.002Z

It has been a cold slow start to the year, but now 2010 is here with us I could not think of two more ravishing beauty's to begin STYLIT IN THE CITY with.
The gorgeous and ever so sweet GABRIELLA @ TESS, and the just as gorgeous HANNAH @ ING.
The look is fresh dewy skin with subtle youthful shinny red lips, and clean groomed hair.
MAKE-UP: I kept both models skin clean and fresh starting with BOBBI BROWN VITAMIN ENRICHED FACE BASE as a moisturizer. Then curling the lashes and applying NARS mascara in BLACK ORCHID on top lashes only. For the base I used SHU UEMURA NOBARA CREAM COVER STICK in shade 754, then a slick of eyeliner using MAC CREME LINER in black with a slight wing to edge of eye. Fill in the brows lightly with brown powder and brow brush, finishing the look with LANCOME COLOR FEVER SHINE in shade 104 RED LUST.
HAIR: Spary into the roots of the hair LOREAL PLAY BALL texture tonic, and dry in. Using a large round brush and blow dryer smooth hair out with a slight bend on the ends.
The look is fresh clean and perfect for a crisp winters day. Now all we need is some blue sky to match.

COLD OUTSIDE?

2009-12-09T13:03:00.000Z

Advertising for French tanning lotion product Bergasol in 1976 by graphic designer Bernard Villemont.
Don't know about you but this illustration makes me want to either A. Reach for the self tan or B. Get on a plane and head somewhere hot and fabulous.
As you can see tanning was not an issue in the 70's. Love it.

PRODUCT OF THE DAY

2009-12-09T12:24:00.000Z

So as we on the northern hemisphere are entering the winter months the skin is starting to take effect from the cold weather. The perfect antidote for this is using M LAB Body Treatment Cream on your gorgeous body to keep it not only looking good but also feeling fabulous.
I have been using this now for a couple of months and it has become one of my favourite personal products to indulge in, because as you are dipping into the jar and applying it can really tell that it is working and living up to all it's claims that is written on the label. (see below)
Not only that, but the packaging is so hot and modern you know that this stuff is expensive and it can take pride sitting on your beauty bench to make all that see it green with envy.
You want your loved ones to get you something extra special for Christmas hit them up for a jar of M Lab Body Treatment, and love them forever.
'Formulated with 55% clinically active ingredients, a fusion of peptides, exfoliants and hydrators help to promote collagen and elastin production, smooth and brighten skin tone, and provide long-lasting moisturization'
Im sold.

BEAUTY MUSE OF THE DAY

2009-12-09T11:38:00.002Z

Todays Beauty Muse is the iconic English actress Julie Christie.
Julie has been in two of my favourite movies, one being the classic horror film 'Don't look now' set in Venice, and the other classic 70's movie 'Shampoo' with Warren Beatty. Ok so Shampoo was a dire movie but the premise of it was hillarious with Warren Beatty being a gigolo who 'did hair'.
In both these movies Julie Christie had fabulous style and her hair looked amazing. Julie's hair is naturally curly making it easy to style, but given a blow dry it will always have extra volume and hold all day.
If you hair is naturally curly and you would like to wear it that way apply some hair cream to your hair when wet and let it dry naturally. After it is dry you can randomly tong the front section with a large hot tong to define the curls.
The key to Julie's look is all in the hair, so it may be time to visit the salon again to pamper yourself, especially as we are in party season. You may even get a Warren Beatty type to not only do you hair but also do you! Enjoy

KAREN MAGAZINE

2009-11-26T11:35:00.000Z

Editorial shoot in latest copy of KAREN magazine with photographer EZRA PATCHETT. I have known Ezra for years from back on the Gold Coast in Australia, and he is one of the coolest guys around, completely mental. Was doing hair only on this shoot working with make-up artist Jo Frost, who like her name was slightly frosty towards me at the start. As the shoot warmed up so did the iciness, as you can see from these shots they are hot hot hot!
JO and I found ourselves working side by side in Paris at the craziness that was back stage at the Mui Mui show, which helps give instant rapport. We are now keen to work together again with Ezra and get some more fabulous pics happening. Watch this space.

STYLIST OPINION

2009-11-23T22:38:00.000Z

IF I WERE A GIRL?
Just how many looks can one girl morph into? Ten? Twenty? Two thousand? The last number would probably be a closer guess. Apart from Jennifer Aniston of course who seems to only have had two looks her whole life, one being 'Rachel', and the other being, well Jennifer Aniston. (That girl really needs to experiment more.)
Women really have all the fun when it comes to fashion, styling and dressing up. They have the world at their manicured finger tips, if they choose too of course. And why wouldn't you?
Actually some girls never really get into the habit, and I find it to be a mixture of disappointment and frustration at the same time. Its really upsetting to see a young woman sitting on the tube with greasy mousy brown hair scraped back into an elastic band, no make-up and tatty old trainers on her feet. There is something really annoying to me about lazy women who put no effort into their appearance.
Am I being to harsh? Maybe, because of course we all have our off days and for guys life is a lot simpler. But if I were a girl I think I would be really going for it.
Shoes, Handbags, Short Skirts, Push up Bras, Blonde, Brunette, Red Lips, Smokey eyes, Dark nails, Dewy skin, Up do's, Straight, Wavy, Little Black Dress, Stockings, Suspenders, Lingerie, Diamonds, Pearls, Hats, Gloves and Scarfs. And the list keeps going...................................
Don't get me wrong Im very happy being a guy and in my book men should look like men, which means no make-up, no high lighted hair and definitely no 3/4 pants!
But girls you really have the upper hand in the power of transformation, so go for it, because you can. Maybe this is why I love hair and make-up so much? The power to transform women, since I cant do it to on myself.
If next time you are having a crisis over what to wear for the day, remember to stop and think 'actually what can't I wear ?' And let the boys be boys.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY

2009-11-23T21:45:00.000Z

DONNY MILLER shares more poetic thoughts for us.

PRODUCT OF THE DAY

2009-11-19T14:00:00.001Z

Last week I attended a press day for SHU UEMURA, which is always a treat. SHU UEMURA are always so generous and really take care of free-lance hair and make-up artists. The most exciting news is the re launch of the NOBARA CREAM COVER STICK FOUNDATION.
This is my most favourite foundation of all time and now that it is in the convenience of a stick it is even better. I love the texture and feel of this product and the finish is absolutely flawless. It sits naturally on the skin allowing a coverage that conceals any imperfections with a satiny glow with long wear comfort.
If you have never tried it, go out and buy it. You won't be disappointed.

BEAUTY MUSE OF THE DAY

2009-11-19T13:28:00.005Z

Todays Beauty Muse is French pop singer and actress SYLVIE VARTAN.
Sylvie was one of the first rock girls of France in the 60's and became a national icon. Sylvie also a fashion icon set many trends, as you can see on the Vogue covers she was rocking the bleached eye brow before any one else, and her hair styles were copied by woman all over France.
To get the look it is all about that statement platinum blonde hair, while keeping the skin fresh and clear with a flawless base.
I could think of nothing hotter in the winter months then coping Sylvie's style. Grab the bleach, chop your locks and go for it!

FROM PARIS WITH LOVE AND DAMIAN GARROZO

2009-11-14T13:07:00.001Z

SNOW QUEEN

Autumns leaves have finally fallen (annoyingly, all over my terrace..) and as the air turns icier with the day, so do our editorials.
This month’s Vogue China features aptly titled editorial “Snow Queen”, and although it’s not the first time I’ve laid eyes on the series this week, I still get goosebumps.
It’s images like these that prove how powerful hair & makeup can be when it transforms usually classic beauty (Du Juan) into an avant-garde, icy bitch!
Makeup artist Osvaldo Salvatierra paints Juan in a eerie veil of silver metallics, which when paired with a bleached brow (drool) makes Juan’s features pop in a beautifully abnormal way.
The unusual play of light created by Aussie photographer Lachlan Bailey gives the series a very ethereal feel.

It’s a little McQueen, a little futuristic, and extremely unwearable – everything I love in a beauty story!
Love, love, love it... looks like I’ll need to stock up on MAC silver pigment for winter..

Damian x

NEW CARD

2009-11-12T14:02:00.002Z

Here is my new comp card with SOHO MANAGEMENT. My agent says it is her favourite......... maybe she says this to everyone.

BIGGER IS BETTER

2009-11-12T12:33:00.000Z

Was looking for some inspiration for more hair beauty shots and you can not got past NICOLAS JURNJACK for pure amazement! Proving that big is always better. Check out his website http://www.nicolasjurnjack.com/

STYLIST OPINION

2009-11-09T13:44:00.000Z

FREE-LANCER OR LIFE AS WE KNOW IT!
The life of a free-lancer is not an easy one, it certainly comes with it's ups and downs.
When you are working constantly everything is fine and life is great, when you are not working there seems to be a grey cloud floating above.
After nearly 10 years working as a free-lance hair and make-up artist that has never seemed to change, and from speaking with other free-lancers it seems to be a universal feeling.
So just why is it such a roller coaster ride being a free-lancer? Sure it is a great feeling being self emplyed and making your own rules. Having days off during the week when every one else is at work never seems to become tiring, especially on a Monday.
Of course having days off is fine, as long as you have earned them, and this is where the problem comes in. Having too much time off!
Usually people who are free-lancers are creative people who work in creative fields, and with creative people comes a need to contribute and produce quality work. Its all about self satisfaction, and when you are not working enough you are not filling those needs.
Creative people also crave respect and admiration from their peers, and you are not gong to get any of this if you are only working one day a week.
Another problem is money. Sure as free-lancers we seem to get quite good day rates for work, but as soon as you work load is halved, so does the money. I can have great working week one week, and then have no work the next, so straight away that money I earned is halved, making it seem not so lucrative.
But I think the biggest problem of when you are not working is the feeling of not being wanted or needed, resulting in artist depression. This is not a great feeling, but unfortunately seems to come with the turf, and as far as I can observe never seems to go away. But as creatives I don't think we would have it any other way.

PRODUCT OF THE DAY

2009-11-09T12:30:00.001Z

I had this mascara in my kit a while before I first used it, a whole year to be exact, but now that I have used it there is no turning back.
Okay so the brush may look a little strange to begin with, but it is actually an amazing design break through. You can really get right into the lashes and almost paint them on giving even coverage from root to tip. Almost like styling the lashes.
The one thing I will say is that once the mascara gets on the skin it really stains and is hard to get off, so take care when applying. Other then that this is one of my new favourite products, try for yourself.

LOOK OF THE DAY

2009-11-09T12:15:00.002Z

Model SILVIA DIMITROVA with PREMIER, certainly was a saucy minx. Maybe its her Bulgarian blood or that fact she looks so hot, I am not sure, but she certainly embraced her female powers.
MAKE-UP: I heavily lined the eyes with CHANEL LE CRAYON KHOL in NOIR inside and out extending the outer corners to a strong wing, keeping the line quite graphic. I then used RUBY & MILLIE SMOKEY EYES powder in blue over the black line to set it and give a more intense colour.
On the lashes GIVENCHY PHENOMEN EYES MASCARA in black.
The brows were perfect so just set them with BROW MOUSSE from TWEEZERMAN.
ROUGE VOLUPTE by EYVES SAINT LAURENT on the lips, which is a thick textured super pale pink, then finally ORGANIC GLAM GLODEN BRONZE BRONZER on the check bones.
HAIR: Simply back brushed the roots on top for added volume.

CITY OF LOVE

2009-11-05T22:03:00.003Z

Latest editorial for Cosmo, shot in Paris. Was fabulous to be working in Paris again, partly due to the fact that we were staying at the Westin Hotel. I remember going up to my room after checking in praying for a view, and I sure got one! Right over the Tuleries Gardens looking at the Eiffel Tower. We were all so excited, it was one of those great moments. The first picture was from one of our rooms, so you can see the view, and it was so beautiful on a rainy day
I also had my French lover come and stay with me the first night , and we celebrated his birthday. We drank champagne and ate strawberries at midnight looking at the view. Really memorable.
The next morning we got ready for the shoot in one of the rooms in the hotel, and I did the hair and make-up in about 20 mins, running back up to my room to see Mr French. All morning I kept going up to see him while working, was very naughty but fun.
The two models were very flirty and seemed to be quite into each other so it was also interesting to watch the chemistry, think they even meet up that night. Ahh Paris the city of Love.x

BEAUTY TEST

2009-11-04T18:05:00.003Z

Hair and make-up test for a beauty shoot today with photographer ANTHONY NOBILO.
I kept the make-up minimal so it would be all about the hair. So minimal that I didn't even use mascara.
The model was Verena B@ Premier model management, who comes from Brazil.
She was sweet, but not to up for conversation. As soon as we meet her she ripped out her playstation and started playing it. I thought it was a big blackberry or something at first. Funny hey.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY

2009-11-04T09:20:00.002Z

WORDS OF WISDOM FROM THE FABULOUS DONNY MILLER

FROM PARIS WITH LOVE AND DAMIAN GARROZO

2009-11-03T19:14:00.004Z

Hi all!
I’m uber excited to share with you my first post as guest www.stylistinthecity.com blogger.
I’m constantly scouring the web for editorial images to save on my PC and reference...In fact I’m pretty sure I heard my hard-drive yell at me today I’m that low on disk space..
(maybe It’s time to ditch the Vogue Paris subscription and save up for an external hardrive?)
Anyway, I’m loving this month’s Numéro , first the cover, and now this!!
Sebastian Kim photographs Alla Kostromichova this month in the editorial aptly titled “Double Face”
Alla is transformed from sleek, icy blonde (and AGAIN eyebrowless.... hmm I do love the Neanderthal look!) to fierce red in a clashing double act.
If I blink hard enough I almost see Lara. But Alla will do. I guess.
Kidding! She looks fab, but which Alla do we prefer?”

Damian. x

INTRODUCING DAMIAN GAROZZO

2009-11-03T18:32:00.002Z

I will be introducing contributing bloggers working in the industry to help add to the mix of STYLIST IN THE CITY .
From fashion stylists, hair and make-up artists and glamourous women with an opinion, you will be kept up to date on everything fabulous.
My first contributing blogger is DAMIAN GAROZZO who will be posting under the title FROM PARIS WITH LOVE.
Originally from Australia and now working in Paris as a free-lance make-up artist, Damian will keep us informed on the beauty trends and fashion editorials coming out of the city he now calls home.
Damian started his career in Paris with an intership at L'Officel magazine and is now about to start with a new agency, keep you posted!

PRODUCT OF THE DAY

2009-11-03T12:45:00.005Z

A bronzer that I can not seem to get enough of at the moment is from the ORGANIC GLAM make-up range from THE ORGANIC PHARMACY.

The shade I like is called Golden Bronze Bronzer (easy to remember) and gives the most amazing natural enhanced looking colour. The texture of the product is also great giving a silky sheen finish and is easy to apply.

BEAUTY MUSE OF THE DAY

2009-11-03T11:54:00.013Z

The ever amazing Stephine Seymour is todays beauty inspiration. One of the original super models from the pack in 1990's, Stephine 41 still looks as hot today as she did then (did I mention she has four children!)

To get Stephine's look you start with a really hot healthy body and top it off with a mane of thick luxurious hair. Actually this is the key to the look, great hair.

So maybe its time for a visit to the salon and treat yourself to a blowdry, add a bit of bronzer to your checks and your on your way to the power of Stephine.

CORRECTION

2009-11-02T19:04:00.003Z

So the super model is not so dead after all. Just saw this on picture of the amazing Toni Garrn on make-up artist Damian Garozzo's facebook page and had to steal it. Damian lives in Paris and is originally from Cairns in Australia! He moved to Paris a year ago after getting an internship with L'Official magazine, and is now free-lancing as make-up artist. You go Ga Ga!

P.S I actually thought this was Lara Stone at first, ohh well she is really hot too!

STYLIST OPINION

2009-11-02T09:53:00.004Z

DEATH OF THE SUPER MODEL

Where have all the super models gone? Why has the planet not been graced with a whole new set of glamazon beauty's that are recognizable to even the most common folk on the street?

That fantasy allure of a powerful female figure giving

inspiration to woman every where, that we all can agree on, are completely hot and desirable!

Okay so the original bunch are all still around, being recycled in the occasional fashion story or to front a campaign for Loreal and for some reason Habitat. And am very glad for it because it gives a certain amount of nostalgia to the exciting days of the model. But it seems that the last creature that was even to come close to the name Super Model was Giselle, and we know this because yes she fit the bill of all requirements needed, and was recognizable on a first name basis only. No others come to mind at present.

While I was working on the shows in Milan and Paris it became more evident to me. All the girls looked the same, super young, super thin and super faceless. (Okay so maybe we still do have super models).

Will Kate still be around in 30 years flogging her floral night gown and sensible shoe line for Top Shop? Maybe.

Surely the gene pool has not changed that much? Is the world not producing amazing female creatures that can be looked up to and admired anymore?

I think one thing for sure, in these times of financial maters we could all do with a Super Model to come and save the day!

TODAYS LOOK

2009-11-02T09:24:00.005Z

DAY INTO NIGHT

The other day had to create nine different looks on model Dar De Le Torre who is from Los Angels and with Union models. Dar is very Rock'n'Roll and quite the chameleon being able to carry any look that I worked on her. I have picked theses two shots so you can see how easy you can transform a simple day look into a night one.

The first shot has sleek hair with a muted grey/blue eye line and and orange pink lips. To transform simply add some black kohl pencil inside the eye and smudge then apply grey powder to the lids, and then soften the lip colour to balance out the smokey eye.

For the hair spray in some texture product to the roots then take random sections and set with a large hot tong, using your fingers to gently tease and rub the hair so looks more disheveled.

And that is it! From the office to the club in a few easy steps. I can't decide which look I prefer more, but as you can see both are hot!

TODAYS LOOK

2009-10-29T21:42:00.005Z

Hair and Make-up on the lovely and sweet model Alina from Sweeden who is with FM agency.

Took influence from the Cavali show in Milan for the hair.

It feels so great having that extra edge of working on the shows during fashion weeks and then being able to incorporate it into your work.

I kept the make-up simple and clean with the focus being on the eye brows and lip colour, which I changed every few shots to suit the clothing.

HAIR- start with wet hair adding lots of styling mousse to the roots then lifting the front while lightly blow drying and sweeping it around the face with your fingers. Take rest of hair to the side and plait while still damp and then loop around and pin back on it self.

MAKE-UP- Use a luminisor on the skin first, the a dark brown shadow on the eye brows. Line the eyes with a dark green pencil, extending to a flick, then adding mascara on top lashes only. Finish with a shimmer bronze blusher on check bones and a sweep of orange based lip stick.

PRODUCT OF THE DAY

2009-10-28T10:06:00.004Z

To create a heavy black defined eye line I love STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF eyeliner by CHANEL.

The colour is intense and is great for getting a really strong defined black line that looks more crayon effect on the eye than your typical liquid line.

It sinks into the skin, so looks more worn in and sexier, while

the edges of the line go softer to create a more modern look.

Because it is waterproof it will not bleed, creep or move from the eye area, and once applied will last all day and well into the night.

Try using this product for an update to your normal liquid liner.

BEAUTY MUSE OF THE DAY

2009-10-28T09:46:00.005Z

Need some help to get inspired? Todays Muse is Sophia Loren.

MAKE UP- Use Black kohl pencil to heavily outline eye with slight extended tip, and then lightly soften the edges with your fingers. Defined brow in dark blonde. Finish with a Pale lip.

HAIR- Lightly back-brush the roots then use a big tong to set sections of hair, finish using fingers and hairspary to break up. Look should be effortlessly sexy.

Now get out there and face the world.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY

2009-10-27T10:04:00.002Z

something to help you get through the day with words of wisdom from the fabulous Donny Miller

HOW OLD?

2009-10-26T11:15:00.007Z

Tatler shoot doing hair for up and coming actors Talulah Riley, Matthew McNulty and Luke Treadaway for the magazines 300 year anniversary edition.

Thats right Tatler's first incarnation was 300 years ago! It came out along side the special edition version of the Ten Commandments in paperback. Even Jesus was a fan.

Congrats Tats!

P.s. Im a sucker for babe of the month.

SOUTH OF FRANCE?

2009-10-26T09:57:00.003Z

Hair and Make-up for Sophie Koch in the latest Royal Opera House season campaign. Picture was taken at Le Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, France. I was first told that the shoot was going to take place in the South of France, which I have to admit was a little more excited about, then just ending up in Normandy. 'We are shooting at some castle on a island that you can only get to when the tide is out, you probably know it', I casually say to my Parisian lover. 'This is only one of the most important places in France,' he replies back with horror at my sheer ignorance of all things French.

And I have to admit it was quite spectacular, even when you are standing in quicksand mud at an ungodly hour in the morning working while the tide is quickly creeping in.

The one thing I hate about early morning shoots on location is not only how early you have to get started for hair and make-up, but it is all the moisture that is in the air at that time of the day. It can turn gorgeous full hair into a flat damp mess in minutes. Oh the shame. This one is okay though.

STYLIST OPINION

2009-10-25T12:21:00.004Z

MAKE-UP ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT

One of life's great mysteries to me is the need for make-up application on public transport, particularly on the tube where it seems to be most common.

I find this practice disturbing and intriguing at the same time.

Disturbing because I can not believe that a woman would be happy to do something so personal in front of strangers while also amongst the filth of the tube.

Intriguing because it is like watching a car accident about to happen, and I find myself unable to turn away and not stare. Starting with wrong colour choice of foundation, heavy concealer like putty, blusher applied to chin and forehead, and finishing off with dried clumpy mascara!

The lighting is appalling also so you are at a loss before you even start.

The most amazing thing of all is the tatty dirty bag that the make-up is kept in and rummaged through like someone on a camping trip.

Girls if you are going to apply any make-up on public transport keep it simple with something stylish and alluring like sweeping a coat of lip gloss or lipstick over you lips. And for even more allure make sure its Chanel!

FIRE AND ICE

2009-10-24T09:29:00.002+01:00

Here is a pic from latest Cosmo magazine that I had worked on hair/make-up.

We all had such a great time in Austria for this, photographer was Anthony Nobilo who was really lovely, and the fashion editor Sally Dixon is even sweeter.

Madeline the model and I got on really well and pretty much pretended we were Heidi and Spencer from the Hills the whole trip. Madeline smoked like a trooper though, which I thought was very un Heidi like, but hey when you 19 and hot what are you going to do!

On the last night we went to some dodgy fire and ice club and Heidi and I danced on the bar, she in black tights and bra top and me hot and sweaty. We put on a bit of a show for the dodgy looking punters and Heidi had lots of male admires. I sucked up the attention with her, because there is nothing more fun then playing it up with a hot attention seeking young model in the general public. You go Heidi!

AFROdisiac!

2009-10-24T08:54:00.000+01:00

The fact that I was new to Guido's team and that he sees all was the reason that I took so few pictures of my time backstage at the shows in Paris. For one thing you are usually working so hard that you don't have time and another it looks so uncool/unprofessional to start snapping away like a tourist when the point your are there is to work!

But I did want to catch the Vuitton hair to see its visual effect. After the team had stayed up all night well into the morning sewing these afro wigs together (50 wigs in total, and one takes about three hours to make) I was kind of sick of the sight of them. We were all so tired and could not even take in the pleasure that we were inside the Lourve for this show. By this point everyone one was getting a bit delirious as it was nearing the end of the week, and we had all been up the last few nights prepping for Vuitton and McQueen.

'Keep the crowns high', Guido would keep yelling at us, I think even he found it all a bit amusing. So in all our delirium state there was lots of foe wig brushing going on. Its all in the art of looking like you actually fluffing and lifting. By the time all the wigs were put onto 50 models we were rushed into a waiting mini van and taken to work on Miu Miu, the final challenge! So I did sneak this pic with fear, I find Im impartial to judge the afro wigs because I would have gladly burnt the lot of them by the end of it.

FASHION WEEK PARIS

2009-10-23T14:44:00.000+01:00

My friend Kenneth Stoddard, a hair stylist who I assisted in Sydney, helped me get onto Guido's hair team for shows in Milan and Paris. Thanks to him passing me on a contact I was in Milan working on Versace and Cavalli shows before I know what was happening. This followed with Lanvin, Loewe, Sonia Rykiel, Chloe, Louis Viutton, Alexander McQueen and Miu Miu shows in Paris!

It was fast furious and high like the fashion! There was yelling screaming, and tension. Models coming in late from other shows and only having 5 minutes to do the hair and make-up. Funny how these things always seem to get finished right in time. (Ok so the shows do run late a bit!) But there were also lots of fun and craziness.

My favorite show to work on was Sonia Rykiel, it was light and fun with all the models getting to dance to disco music parading the clothes. They were loving it, and so were we once we raided the bar for champagne during the break, it became a real high light!

The most amazing hair has to go to Alexaneer McQueen's show, as you can see in the picture. When you have 50 girls with hair this extravagant lined up you can only look in awe.

The funny thing about working on Guido's team is the dynamic between the stylists. There sure is a hierarchy going on and you have to know your place. Everyone is trying to impress Guido and earn extra brownie points. But once you have proved yourself and you are accepted by the team while bonding through some hideous tasks, its the most inspiring fun you can have.

Kenneth and I are here having a glass of champagne after Alexander McQueen, well deserved.

YOU'VE GOT THE LOVE

2009-10-23T14:14:00.001+01:00

I recently did Flo of Florence and the machines hair for her new single 'You've got the love'.

I was excited to be working with her as she is very hot at the moment, and working with a new celebrity is always good. You get to see what they are really like first hand and get all the behind scene goss.

Flo was really sweet and she has the most amazing legs and bum I have ever seen, (not to mention voice).

It was a fun video to make and has a studio 54 scene running through it. At some points there was not enough extras to fill the gaps so Sheridan ( another stylist also working ) and I donned hot pants and joined the party. Was fun for the first few takes but then by the third got boring so Sheridan and I snuck off. We stayed in our hot pants for the rest of the shoot though.

TEST

2009-10-23T13:38:00.000+01:00

A recent test picture with photographer Elvis Di Fazio and stylist Sasha Rainbow.

I have known Sasha for years from back in Australia, (is my ex boyfriends niece) and she is trailblazing her way through London trying to kick start her career in styling. This girl has energy and a look to match, she is definitely going to leave her mark in this town.

Sasha had introduced me to photographer Elvis this day, he was quite hot and self assured. When he directed me of his brief for hair and make-up I had to step back for a minute, this cock-sure guy better be able to walk the talk, because I was well and truly out of trainer wheels.

Sure enough he proved himself with the results as you can above. I did have to alter his brief for hair and make-up though. Textured messy hair seemed a little to done done done for me, so I opted for wet slick graphic. As you can see it works.