This video begins with James Charles introducing himself and explaining that he's inspired to do a makeup look for Instagram. He mentions his love for Instagram and the creative process of creating artistic moments for his portfolio. He then proceeds to gather materials for the makeup look, including glitter and Swarovski crystals. He goes to a craft store to find stars for the look but can't find the right size.
James then returns home and starts working on the makeup look inspired by Aquaria from RuPaul's Drag Race. He applies blue eyeshadow and works on creating a similar eye look. He struggles to attach small stars to his face and decides to order bigger stars from Amazon. He continues with the makeup application, watching YouTube videos in the background.
Next, he selects an outfit to match the makeup look, settling on a top with moon patterns. He puts on the outfit and prepares for the photoshoot. Louis, who is behind the camera, helps with taking photos. James suggests placing stars over his earrings for a unique touch.
After the photoshoot, James mentions that he keeps the makeup on in case he wants to retake a photo later. He then proceeds to edit one of the photos using Photoshop. He demonstrates how he uses the liquefy tool to make minor adjustments to his face for symmetry. He also desaturates the background to make himself stand out more.
The video ends with James expressing satisfaction with the edited photo and the overall process of creating an Instagram-worthy look.
1. **James Charles** is the speaker.
2. **Date and Time:** The video was recorded on Saturday, July 17th, at around 2:30 PM Pacific Standard Time.
3. **Purpose of the Video:** James plans to create a makeup look inspired by Aquaria's star dress from RuPaul's Drag Race.
4. **Materials Needed:** James needs silver glitter, Swarovski crystals, and silver star charms for the makeup look.
5. **Shopping Trip:** James goes to Michael's craft store to buy supplies, including stars, but struggles to find the right ones.
6. **Makeup Process:** James starts by applying a base makeup, then focuses on the eye makeup inspired by Aquaria's look.
7. **Struggles with Gluing:** James faces difficulties gluing the star charms onto his face, requiring multiple attempts.
8. **Photoshoot:** After completing the makeup, James does a photoshoot in his studio with Louis assisting him.
9. **Editing Process:** James edits the photos on his computer to enhance the final image for Instagram.
10. **Overall Theme:** The video revolves around James Charles' creative process and struggles in recreating a makeup look inspired by Aquaria.