Effie Trinket goes mad

Costumes
Written By Jessica Rousseau

Inspiration

I wanted to do a pale pink and white lolita-inspired outfit, originally planned for a photoshoot when the light pink crabapple blossoms were in bloom. Alas, we didn't arrange it in time, so the photoshoot shows nothing but green leaves... 

Production

This is straight out of my wardrobe. I made the fascinator from horsehair, pearls, fabric flowers and faux flowers, a tiara, and ribbon. I own enough strange things that although this took many hours to put together, it was a careful curation of items from amongst the many shoes, tutus, wigs, vests, belts, and jewellry that I've collected over the years. 

Application

I wanted the makeup to be strange - and I ended up taking a wild, painterly approach to it. This, combined with the pale pinks and whites, and all the textured pieces, made me feel a lot like Effie Trinket, assuming she escaped from the Capitol, ran off to District 13, and promptly went crazy because she couldn't handle the 'natural' world.

The Photoshoot

I was working with the illustrious Richard Dufault, whose work really enhanced the style of the shoot. All photos by Richard Dufault. 

Jessica Rousseau

As the Principal and Creative Director of Jessica Rousseau Design, I work directly with clients to realize their visions and create unique, beautiful, strategic and successful graphic design and marketing materials. My specialties include web design, and brand development and management.

One of the key value-adds in my work for consultants and small businesses has been client training - I want all my clients to be empowered to make good decisions in design spaces, including in print and on the web.

https://jessicarousseaudesign.com/
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