Sorry I’m Late….

Hello chums.

Yes, I’m sorry I’m late. I’ve been back in time you see. To the 1980’s to be precise.

“How have you done that Wayne?” I hear you ask. “Have you invented some sort of crazy time machine powered by sunlight & moonbeams?”

No my fellow bloggers. No time travel or bizarre dream sequence – I’ve simply been immersing myself back in the fashions of the 1980’s. And let me tell you, it’s not a pretty sight.

As someone who is old enough to remember the 80’s, can I just ask “what the hell were we thinking?!”

Bejewelled crop tops, giant shoulder pads and enough denim to cover the land mass of Africa! And not even good denim – I’d happily punch in the face whoever it was who thought stonewash was a good idea!

The fashion was terrible. Researching this project meant finding appalling images such as that one above and immediately wanting to wash my eyes out with bleach (don’t try that at home kids…)

Anyway, all this reminiscing about the 80’s was all for a good cause as it was the basis for one of my final projects for this college term. I wanted to do a fashion shoot but with an 80’s theme (not that one above).

I concentrated on the types of images that the top fashion houses were putting out at that time and looked at pop videos, especially Robert Palmer’s “Addicted to Love” video. They all tended to depict strong, confident women, in charge and in control and I liked that idea so that was my plan.

I am also lucky enough to have both a make up artist and willing model in my family so after a quick trip around vintage clothes shops and local charity shops, a call to my niece and a booking made for the studio, everything was ready for my 80’s style fashion shoot.

I really hope you like the results. I am extremely proud of the images. I’m only half way through editing but really wanted to share some of the images with you now.

I must also say one GIGANTIC thank you to my niece Georgia for modelling for me and doing the make up – she was simply fantastic. I also want to thank Dan for helping with the lighting. He is a complete star!

So you know what to do – scroll back up to the top after reading this, click Image Gallery, scroll down to the bottom and you’ll find the images. And while you’re there, pop a comment or two on them if you feel the urge.

The 80’s eh? Almost makes me want to shave my mullet off….