Painted Bird

This post is dedicated to my wonderful friend DJ 'Spooky Shaz'

My second inspirational feature goes to none other than the amazing  Siouxsie Sioux - no-one does it better!

 35 years in the music business and she still looks as fabulous as she did when she began. Her distinct look is still recognizable and she has inspired goths from all around the world with her music, style and look.

In the late 70's  - Siouxsie became well known in the London club scene for her glam, fetish and bondage attire, which were later notable of punk fashion. She would also later popularise the gothic style of dress with her trademark feline-style eye make up, deep red lipstick, spiky dyed-black hair, and black clothing. (wikipedia)

Her look was the opposite of what was popular in the mainstream during the late 70's and 80's - heavily made up, pale, with her signature egyptian like eyes and completed with big, black, crimped and teased hair.

At the time I began clubbing in the mid 80's this style of make up and hair was already quite popular in the alternative club scene. I  loved the smooth pale face, heavy black eye make up and the red lip combination, although i never took a fancy to the sharper, straighter brow and pointy inner eye shadow accent.

Over the years Siouxsie's style evolved along with her music and today we see a slightly more subdued version yet the look remains dramatic, immaculate and incredible to look at.

I'll be happy if i look this great when i turn 50!