CHILDREN AND MAKE UP..

There has always been a huge debate on whether it is acceptable for children to wear make up, as it people argue that children shouldn't have to grow up so fast, and make up is a part of this.


Children of celebrities are often seen wearing make up..

BANNED ADVERTISING

Posing for Vogue

These images are of Thylane Blondeau, a 10 year old model. All of the above images portray the child with a sexual manner which is created by the clothing, posture, make up and location of the shoot. In a sense these provocative images are condemning pedophilia which is illegal and unnatural.

MARC JACOB

Dakota Fanning modeled for Marc Jacob's advertising a perfume. She is only 15 years old which is younger than the legal consent to have sex. This image is clearly sexual with the use of the perfume place between her legs which was clearly intended to be perceived with sexual reference.. a man between her legs. The youthful dress and the use of pink creates a childlike and innocent image which creates an immoral  image.

This links to my work as the character of the book is an adolescent who too wants to wear make up which isn't seen as being appropriate. As the model I will be using is 21, this may not be something which i will need to consider.