Vulcanalia 2013

If you read the Vulcanalia 2012 post, let me sum up last years event. For those of you who don't know what I'm talking about let me explain. Vulcanalia is an event held at The Artistry. Just one in a tribe of art galleries that have blended art with, well everything! Vulcanalia blends an appreciation for fire, the thrill of metal working along side various sculptures and artwork. All topped off with shows of fire, fashion and music. Fashion show organized by fashionista Tara of vintagebeautifulcreatures. The first of two fashion shows, fall in Greenville was the theme. Hair by Yours Truly, along side the fabolous Ashley Harvey of Ulta. Before I tell the story of Vulcanalia 2013, I must tell you I was inspired by the previous year. I wanted to diminish the amount of people back stage while putting on a more interesting show. Tara(beautifulvintagecreatures) and I decided to do two shows rather than just the one. The first show would be ready to wear. The second show would be fantasy. What the true theme turned out to be nobody knows, since it was changed and changed again many times over. What I do know is it gave me a chance to try to pre build the styles, or prepare in advance in a way I couldn't the year prior. Not just ordinary wigs but "fashion pieces". Avant-garde pieces of art that would diminish the amount of styling required. Only problem was the budget of only 40 dollars to work with. Most of the hair pieces were constructed from bulk hair. Bulk hair is the term the industry uses for loose, non-wefted hair. Was it human hair you ask? You tell me. However you unleash your wrath of judgement, check out these behind the scenes pictures!

Stylist typing on Vulcanalia 2012

Vulcanalia 2012 Hosted by Christi's Closet, the clothes easily flowed from day to night. Warm layers yet still exswposing skin, Outfits surely inspired from local upstate fashion in the fall. All in all an interesting cohesion of rustic cabin meets aristocratic estate. Amazing taste in fashion not enough? Both music and exotic fire dancing were supplied in high, however the supply of beer ran low. Back stage was chaos, with one person directing models, stylist and makeup artist. It was everyone's will who was involved that kept the show in order, many girls going on stage in the wrong accessories or returning to find items missing. Many a wondering art connoisseur got quiet a view stumbling on a changing model, and the sea of people made it almost impossible to style the write person. After an hour of asking strangers what their names were, I finally pulled a model to my chair. With the directive wisdom of Christi, I was told to style in a nerd le chic way. Translated after a quick moment of panic, I was told to do a pony tail. Pony tail!?!? Enough said. All the models handed to me needed simple styling, which lead me to believe despite my qualifications, there were obvious doubts of my ability. May I say that doubt is a constant enemy one must battle with when meeting a new client, whether you're the most accomplished stylist around your worthless until proven otherwise. I am use to this, but not on opening night! Here I was at my first fashion show and all I have to show for it is a few basic styles, mostly plain, sleek styled hair. More complicated styles were given to other stylist, and so I felt another opportunity slip from me. Partially slighted, as the show went on from behind me I worked on my own art, reflecting my own style and technique. Full extensions in purple and platinum blonde.

Looks happy right? Here is a picture of one of the looks done by Christi"s closet. Photo by Davey Morgan Studio

...and here I am at the event styling away!