Backstage pass

Because I was a performing last weekend at ANTMLive! I scored an all access pass backstage. For an average girl it was fantastic, but for a fashion lover it was heaven!!! I got to drool and document all the clothes, accessories, hair and make-up products.

The makeup used for the models and dancers was called KRYOLAN and was from the U.K. I had never heard of this product since for performances I normally use MAC cosmetics, so I was excited to try it out.The brightness of the shadows and blushes were amazing and the foundations and concealers were extremely light on the skin. Considering we had touchups done 2-3 times a day my skin was able to breathe. Which was nice for a change

This was my make-up artist Gemma (@glhorne)

 who was brilliant!

My words cannot give justice to all the amazing jewelry and accessories. So take a look at my pics and you can decide the adjectives for them. These were pieces the ANTM models and Sutherland models wore throughout the show.

I will say this, bib and rustic necklaces were super popular from not only the runway show but from vendors at the convention as well. I purchased a necklace, ring and earrings all which were handcrafted. Each piece is unique and represents me in some way. Corny I know, but Gaga quote again- I was born this way.

Now onto the hair. Schwarzkopf did a FANTASTIC show with the models and dancers hair. The products were soo nice and the stylists were pro! These are looks of the models who opened the runway show.

 

I couldn't tell which was my favourite. But it was definitely a tie between the 'Rapunzel' and Horizontal hair.

Now to the best part of the weekend...the dancers!

The dancers, choreographer, assistants and artistic director all did a fantastic job and I am so proud to have been part of this amazing team. 

Leon Blackwood went above and beyond with the choreography and Nikki Johnson definitely kept us sane throughout this whole process. Thank you!

Our set had hip hop, contemporary, pointe, popping and contortion incorporated and it's safe to say we were a huge hit!

Definitely a highlight of the weekend was when I got to perform down the runway (and walk the catwalk) with the ANTM models intertwining their walk around my bending! 

Thank you Lexx Everett and Laura Kirkpatrick for making each show fun and different!