Period Provocateur! Helena Bonham Carter poses seductively in vintage costume for photo shoot in North London
By HANNA FLINT
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So it's no surprise to see Helena Bonham Carter star in a fashion shoot which incorporates this aspect of her onscreen personality.
And looking like she'd just walked off the set of one of her husband's film, the actress posed to eerily seductive effect in a selection of period costumes outside a North London pub.
Period Provocateur! Helena Bonham Carter dresses up in costume for photo shoot in North London
The Les Misérables star sprawled across the pub benches of a public house near her home in Primrose Hill.
Her gorgeous curves spilled out of a number of period bustiers and dresses that enhanced the pale glow of her alabaster skin.
A flash of red lipstick brightened Helena's face as though she were a character from an Anne Rice novel.
Classic beauty: The actress posed in a vintage bustier wearing a black veil and a flash of red lipstick
Not so miserable! The Les Mis star looked cheery sipping some tea in between shots
Sultry: Helena pulled more than a few provactive poses on the cold winter's in Hampstead
But in between provocative poses, the 46-year old filled up on unlimited cups of tea to warm her against the freezing February temperatures.
And luckily, the vintage costume came with a thick brocade cape she could wrap up in as the photographer checked the captured images.
A wardrobe team was there to help Helena switch into different outfits, from a black and white bodice and skirt, to a layered ballgown with a printed monotone dress coat.
Vaudeville: The headpiece combined with Helena's classic features gave the impression she could be one of the Music Hall stars of the late 18th century
Chilly: Thank goodness for the thich brocade wrap that kept the actress warm in between takes
outfit change: The wardrobe department helped Helena into a black gown with a black and white coat
One piece of costume that remained throughout was a vintage lace veil attached to a thick black bow that sat to one side of her face.
Framing her classic features, Helena could have been a Vaudeville star from the Golden Age.
However her historically-themed photoshoot was interrupted briefly by a comedic punter enjoying a pint at the pub.
Victorian: As an actress famed for taking on period roles, Helena has worn more than a few similar historical costumes in her career
Refill: Throughout the shoot, the mother of two always had a hot cup of tea waiting for her
Gothic charm: With her pale skin against the black and white material, Helena looked like she'd just stepped off the set of one of her husband, Tim Burton's movies
Comedian Harry Enfield spotted the actress and, ever the funny man, attempted to make Helena laugh by pulling a few faces himself.
Obviously not offended by the attention, the Sweeney Todd actress welcomed Harry with a warm embrace.
The 46-year-old recently announced she was taking a break from films to focus on her family.
Helena who has two children with her director husband Tim Burton, 54, said: 'We are trying to be parents, which is harder than anything else.'
Friendly face! Harry Enfield was enjoying a pint at the pub where Helena was shooting
Cheeky: Harry had been pulling some funny faces while Helena posed
Wacky: Showing her playful side, Helena sticks out her tongue in a wooded location
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