ELEMENTALS FINALISTS

Finally! After much deliberation the finalists have been whittled down - extre difficult this time, as you lot surpassed all expectations and we had over 60 entries... 

In fact there are so many entries, I am also going to make a separate post with several "Honourable Mentions" - Entries I thought were fab, but didn't quite make it through. Judging these gets tougher and tougher each time... 

So without further ado, and in no particular order...

Tiny Bubbles 1841 (aka Meghan)

Meghans look is inspired by the element of earth, and she has made a You Tube video too of the looks which you can see HERE. 

I love the use of elements of nature such as leaves and grasses incorporated into the look, and although dramatic, this is an undeniably beautiful look. 

Claudia Pelagetti - Ice Inspired Look

The design of this lovely asymmetric look evokes spiky ice peaks and crystals - beautiful.

Martian Delights - Troubled Waters

The title of this look obviously gives away its inspiration - stormy dark troubled water...

I loved the way this look uses a mask and conveys drama well, but doesn't obscure the facial features. I also love the suggestion of sea foam on the top left side of the mask, and the clever use of the downward stroke on the right which cleverly seems to contour the face.

GlitterDoll7 - Earth inspired look...

Clearly a skilled application, using earthy tones which create a really dramatic look... Carly has also used the inspiration of desert creatures and reptile skin to great effect here. An editorial style look which would not look out of place on the catwalk I reckon...

Makeup Maniac - Fire Inspired Look

I love the contrast of the sharp lines and the soft blending - it sums up the chaotic and beautiful effects of fire in a beautiful way.

Lillian Low - Air Inspired Look

Lillian's look is deceptively simple, but I felt it was extremely witty in its execution - She has used a simple look but added a twist to it to give herself a clever "windswept" look - I love the way Lillian has turned the idea of the look on its head, and added her own fab twist. 

JennyLaLaLa - Water/Sea Inspired Look

Water and water inspired looks proved to be the most popular amongst the entrants - I loved Jenny's because of the interesting eye shape and the use of embellishments which suggest a froth on the top of a wave...

Beauty's Bad Habit - Water Inspired

I loved this look as it seemed almose icy and frozen - I almost felt I was looking at photographs taken underwater, and the look conveyed a really peaceful feeling, which contrasts the idea of frozen wastes of water.

I'm sure you will all join me in congratulating all of the finalists - Everyone who entered did so well, and there were some amazing looks - stay tuned for an honourable mentions post, and of course for the WINNERS, as chosen by Alex Box herself!

And once more thanks for your patience and understanding about the delays... I promise this will not happen again, as for one thing I refuse to move house ever again. Unless I'm nailed into a coffin at the time and my heart has stopped beating...