I have in the past experimented in a big way with makeup (though unfortunately I can’t do this any longer). It started in the early days of punk / new wave, and mainly for when I went out clubbing. Having said that, for about 3 years I used makeup every day. It was a glamorous period.

Once I’d got the confidence to do so, I graduated from a bit of eyeliner around the eyes to something more extravagant. I was inspired (as indeed were a lot of the punks & latterly goths) by Chinese Opera… Continue

A homage to Grace Jones, whose birthday was on 19 May.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVAHYeVPuBY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfVewf36ugs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Qn5osgYmPY…

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