Tribal Style: Warrior Princess Make-up

So I finally watched the movie Avatar, and wound up inspired enough to try some sort of Tribal make-up. I wanted to provoke a wild-child sort of feeling with these photos, and I think I achieved that with the textured, thick blue paint, tinted lips, beaded jewelry, and patterned head-scarf. I wasn't trying to capture the look of any particular culture or try to be a Na'vi or anything (although what a fun day that would be! Alas, I am lacking the funds for all the materials I would need)...

I hope you enjoy, and that this inspires you as well. 

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Tribal Style: Raccoon Face Paint

Happy Cinco de Mayo! 

I don't know why, but I found myself ruminating on the day-of-the-dead skulls. I love how some women  paint their faces up, accented with flowers and scroll-work. 

Like this....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/shellycrash/2994098954/

     But it struck me that the dark eye sockets could be used for a raccoon style make-up. And so this monstrosity was born. 

     Part Dia de los Muertos, part tribal, and part animal. 

     When I started scrounging around for colors, I came across silver acrylic paint. I don't recommend this for face-paint (my eyes watered like crazy) but the shinyness of it was really cool. So without further ado, enjoy my simple design. 

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