Entitled 'Take a Bow', this chic, carnival editorial is captured by photographer Dannyson Pham's lens. The beauty story is featured in Elle Vietnam's October 2014 issue and highlights a range of circus-themed cosmetics that are modelled by cover star Ling Liu.
The model pulls off plum and dark crimson lipstick hues--a staple of the Autumn season--and eyeshadow applications of the same color. When she isn't sportinh colored eyeshadows, the model dons dramatically drawn eyebrows and exaggerated lash looks.
Art direction for this image series is courtesy of Dzung Yoko who looks to extravagant and extreme circus apparel for reference. He dresses his model muse in accordion collars and fun headpieces accessories. The makeup for Elle Vietnam's carnival editorial is the work of Tung Chau.
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Elle Vietnam's Take a Bow Beauty Story is Circus-Themed
Trend Themes
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