Whimsical Inspiration- Fairy Tale

'The grotesque, which differs from it's colloquial usage can take on a number of guises- crude, vulgar, and monstrous, but also whimsical, fanciful, and humorous.'

Extreme Beauty in VOQUE (2009)

Paradox and Provocation By Eva Respini

My favourite Inspiration at the Moment:

Enchantment creates a true fairy tale especially amoungst these whimsical images which juxtapose both the fairy tale fantasy with the beautifully bazaar!!!!!  

  

LOVE Magazine

Currently in the Autumn/ Winter edition of LOVE, which is the 5th anniversary issue, is an enchanting photo shoot entitled The Lion King. Portrayed is an inquisitive story of beautiful dresses, innovative painted hair decoration and the elegant yet enchanting set at Shotover House.

I love that the unclear-clouded images emphasise the quirky- bazaar sets and over-the-top costumes. 

Feathers, Glitter, Paint, Rope, Straw, Elegant material, Hand Painted dresses, Dramatic hair, Lights, Props.  

Photograper Tim Walker

Fashion Editors Katie Grand and Sandy Powell 

Head Stylist and Body Painting Julien D'ys

Models Edie Campbell and Karen Elson

Birdy - Wings

Flamboyant costumes, top hats, colourful netting, messy hair, face paint all makes an awesome music video!

I love this dazed fairy tale picture framed by a big flower in the right hand corner which all adds to the whimsical image.

 Every fancy dress party needs a jilted bride...

Love the giant lions head, especially the hat, best costume! haha