HAIR & MAKEUP TUTORIALS

'Get Fancy' is an ongoing series of monthly tutorials Dana Leviston has created for Frankie Magazine since 2013.

They are designed to be fun and easy how-to's for readers and their friends to try at home with beauty products they may already have. 

This has also been a chance for Dana to collaborate with many of her talented friends including photographers, hairstylists and local creatives.

Dana has really enjoyed the challenge of breaking down what may initially appear to be complicated processes into a series of easy to follow steps.

TRY SOME OF OUR TUTORIALS

80'S MAKEUP - Our supremely colourful ’80s make-up tutorial. Channel your inner Cyndi Lauper.
Words and make-up by Dana Leviston. Hair by The Distinctive Dame. Model is Lauren Drago. Images by Phoebe Powell.

70'S MAKEUP - Set your dial to ‘glam’, grab your favourite pale shimmer shade or powder blue eye shadow, and learn to channel your inner disco queen with this ’70s make-up tutorial.
Words and make-up by Dana Leviston. Images of Morgan (Grace King) are by Phoebe Powell. Hairstyling by The Distinctive Dame.

BLUSH AND BRONZER - Blush! Bronzer! Are you feeling overwhelmed already? We've broken down the steps for adding the faintest hint of rose to your cheeks or a touch of subtle gold to your glow.
Words and make-up by Dana Leviston. Images of model Grace by Bekky Halls.

PRETTY PASTEL - Soft hues can be super-cute when featured on the cheeks, eyes and lips – think peppermint, lavender, apricot and powder pink – and we have some handy-dandy tips on how to give it a go.
Words and make-up by Dana Leviston. Images of model Olympia snapped by Kris Paulsen.

VINTAGE GLAMOUR - There’s nothing cuter than a pouty red lip, a rosy red cheek and an inky black flick on the eye.
Words and makeup by Dana Leviston. Images of model Melody by Kris Paulsen, hair by Margeaux Vallantyne.

FISHBRAID HOW-TO - Some days we wake up and a plain old ponytail just won't do. Our locks are calling out for a fancier coiffure, and this fishbraid is a neat way to add some pizzazz without needing hours and a truckload of hairspray.
Words and makeup are by Dana Leviston. Images of model Thea by Kris Paulsen, hair by Jay Magee.

FALSE EYELASHES - False eyelashes have come a long way since the 1960s, and despite being avoided for a reasonable era or two, they're back with a fluttering vengeance.
Words and makeup by Dana Leviston. Images of model Charlie by Kate Berry.

VICTORY ROLL - this iconic post-war look was named after the loops fighter pilots would do in the sky following victory in battle! Should you wish to have a go at turning your follicles into a salute to the sky, have a squiz at our step-by-step tutorial below.
Make-up and tutorial by Dana Leviston. Hair and words by The Distinctive Dame. Images by Estelle Druskovich. Model: Elise Louise.

40'S WAVES - This is vintage styling for the modern day lady, no sleeping in rollers or spending hours under a dryer required. Just grab a curling iron and transform your locks into a flowy style.
Words and hair by Dana Leviston and the Distinctive Dame. Images of model Minnie Monroe by Kristoffer Paulsen .

60'S MOD EYE MAKEUP - It's the monochrome of makeup. It's like graphic design for your face. Be bold and try this 1960s look with a pale lip, a colour-block shift dress and a pair of white go-go boots.
Words and makeup by Dana Leviston. Images of musical lady Ella Hooper by Natalie Jeffcott.