Rachel Clark in ‘Scarab Spring’ by Michael David Adams

Photographer: Michael David Adams. Model(s): Rachel Clark. Makeup: Viktorija Bowers.

Posted Apr 21, 2013

Rachel Clark joins the beauty revolution in ‘Scarab Spring’ by Michael David Adams. Thought by the ancient Egyptians to symbolize resurrection, the Scarab Beetle was worshiped for their other-worldly beauty and ability to be reborn. Often worn as jewelry. the stunning shells of these sacred species were hung as amulets over the heart of the dead, to protect them (from lies) during final judgement. Borrowing from the bright, metallic beauty of the scarab beetle, Viktorija Bowers pays homage to the grand Egyptian culture by creating a modern vision of one of their most iconic and influential female figures, Cleopatra. With dark, exotic colors designed to stop men in their tracks, the hypnotic hues of these seductive shades exude a captivating combination of power & passion, meant to enrapture. Beguiling beauty adorned with a crystallized shine, the conspicuous mix of multi-tonal makeup is for no shrinking violet – this is high-style, polychromatic pigmentation made for a queen.