GOLD RUSH: Claudia Wilkinson @ IMG

dress by MAX MARA

On occasion when Melbourne Black Magazine contributing editor Justin Henry visits Sydney, we team up to shoot fresh imagery to inspire for the upcoming season.  With summer just around the corner, Coogee beach seemed the perfect backdrop to showcase the effortless beauty of Claudia Wilkinson from IMG.  Heather Cairns, editor of Tangent magazine, creates a summery allure with outfits and accessories from designers such as Alex Perry, Willow and Dinosaur Designs. Justin Henry created these salty exfoliated hair and makeup looks using Kevyn Aucoin The Sensual Skin Fluid Foundation and O & M hair products. Thank you to Ben Pyke for assistance on the day: feel free to click on the pictures to see them in detail! Here comes the summer sun!

dress by LEAH DA GLORIA

dress (worn back-to-front) by MAX MARA 

bangles by DINOSAUR DESIGNS

dress by ALEX PERRY

dress by WILLOW 

bracelet & bangle by DINOSAUR DESIGNS 

bra top (worn back-to-front) by SCANLAN & THEODORE 

pants by SPORTMAX 

necklace by DINOSAUR DESIGNS

bikini top by MARTHA REY 

bangle by DINOSAUR DESIGNS

top by BLESS'ED ARE THE MEEK 

briefs by BASIC INSTINCTS  

belt by SCANLAN & THEODORE 

rings by DINOSAUR DESIGNS 

swimsuit by AZZOLLINI 

bangles by DINOSAUR DESIGNS

CALLING ALL OCCUPANTS OF INTERPLANETARY CRAFT: Thom Kerr & Justin Henry vs. Marthe Wiggers

Thom Kerr & Justin Henry Beauty capture Marthe Wiggers

Those who know me personally understand my obsession with deep space and unexplained mysteries - one of my favourite topics being the existence of UFO's. The inspiration behind this story in the latest issue of Black magazine started when I discovered a series of allegedly true photographs of UFO's taken in a famous case called The Billy Meier Contacts. It got me thinking about how most ufo pictures are taken from a distance and usually somewhat distorted so I thought it would be fun to create a story incorporating that idea - almost a Where's Wally type effect - in which the reader would have to slow down to examine the picture to see if they could spot the craft. Just to see who would notice and if they noticed one, would they go back and scan the other images. Often I star gaze late at night and wonder if anyone is looking down at me... so I thought I would split the story into two - the girl who watches inside the craft and the girl who lives her daily life dreaming of something bigger... Beauty by Justin Henry - Styling by Katrina Sheiles - Art Direction by Lindsay Rose - featuring Marthe Wiggers from IMG models. Click the pictures to spot the flying craft!

Thom Kerr & Justin Henry Beauty capture Marthe Wiggers

TORI TRIGG: My Beautiful Mystery

I think that if a young Jennifer Connelly and Brooke Shields were to have a love child - the final result would be something like the beautiful Tori Trigg. Originally hailing from the lovely land of Adelaide, Tori somehow bypassed Sydney all together, securing a global contract with IMG management. Whisked straight off to the fashion capital of Paris, Tori debuted with an impressive three couture shows (a seperate entity to the traditional Paris fashion week) which is mighty impressive for a fresh face. Her mother agency is Pride and her NZ agent is Red 11 - but its going to be hard task to track this one down as she`ll be based in New York as of the beginning of January. However, in true Thom Kerr fashion, I managed to track her down before she dissapeared! Hence this sneaky beauty shot with hair and makeup by the talented Stacy Lee Ghin... with more pictures on the way. Tori, like many aussie models, possesses a down to earth nature combined with an easy going personality. It also helps that she`s totally beautiful. Keep your eye out on this lovely lass, I see an interesting career ahoy!

The Lovely Caitlin Lomax

Perth beauty Caitlin Lomax has had a great introduction in her first global fashion week circuit walking shows such as Prada, Versus, Christopher Kane, Topshop Unique, Alberta Ferretti and Richard Nicholl to name just a few. Caitlin has worked super hard to get herself where she needs to be, and although her journey in many ways is only just beginning she deserves a big congratulations. She should be super proud of herself! Here are some pictures we took together a while back. It put a smile on my face to know they are the front of her IMG showcard!

Keep kicking goals Caitlin! Well done darling...