Month: June 2012

Thanks Stila Cosmetics Luv My Goodies

How nice to come home from a fabulous day and find a package sitting on my bed. Like any woman I get excited when I receive a gift. So after tearing open my large Fed-Ex box, what falls out like a beat up pinata. Tons of makeup from Stila cosmetics just in time for my big assignment…Essence Magazine, Essence Music Festival. Thanks Stila & Kristin for thinking of me…your the best!!!!

stila…Eye Shadow in Kitten
stila…Prime pot waterproof eye shadow primer in Taffy
stila…Lip & Cheek stain in Cherry Crush
stila…Stay all day waterproof liquid eye liner in Intense Black
stila…Glamoureyes mascara in Black
stila…Stay all day 10-in-1 HD Beauty Balm
stila…Set & Correct Baked Powder Trio-The Correctors
stila…Set & Illuminate Baked Powder Trio-The Illuminators
stila…Set & Bronzed Baked Powder Trio-The Bronzers 
stila…In The Light Eye Shadow Palette
stila…In The Moment Eye Shadow Palette
stila…In The Garden Eye Shadow Palette


ABOUT BRANDY GOMEZ-DUPLESSIS
Connecticut Celebrity Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis works in New York and part time in New Orleans. Brandy has worked with celebrities like: Golden Globe & Oscar winner Melissa Leo, Jennifer Aniston, Kerry Washington, Kim & Khloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Julianne Nicholson, Jordin Sparks, Angela Bassett, Barbara Walters, Edie Falco, Robert Redford, and Reshma Shetty. Brandy recently worked on Project Runway All-Stars Season 2, Lifetime “Project Runway” Promo Photo shoot,  E News,  MTV TV Show Hip Hop Pov, Ralph Lauren and Victoria Secret New Angel Cris Urena, Ebony Magazine, Real Simple Magazine June 2012 issue, Stila Beauty Event, Fox and Friends Saturday, NBA All-Star Weekend 2012, Donna Karan Fashion Show, DKNY Fashion Show, Keva J Swimwear Look Book, Mercedes Benz Fashion Show, New York Fashion Week, Sundance Film Festival 2012, VH-1 Divas, Real Simple Magazine Holiday Pop Up Store in Bryant Park, GLAMOUR Magazine #WOTY, OPRAH O YOU, L’OREAL Paris, Project Runway 2011 Finale, VOGUE TV, Sperry Top-Sider, Burberry Beauty, International Latino Film Festival, Essence Music Festival, New York Post and more. Brandy has worked with Connecticut and New York top affluent and influential; Donna Karan International, St. George’s Society of New York Royal Wedding Bash, The English Ball for Burberry, world renowned event planner Marcy Blum, NY award winning CeCi Johnson, Women Of New York, and much more. Keep up with Brandy by reading her personal blog “Inside the Life of a Makeup Artist” or follow her glamxurious tweets.

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Urban Decay Bombshell Lashes For LUXHAIR Models

Yesterday I worked my dream assignment for #LUXHAIR at Cult Studios. Hair was everywhere, short hair, long hair, blonde wigs, red wigs, black wigs, that I could not concentrate, I was definitely in la la world. The event showcased the new wig collections of Sherrie Shepherd, Tabatha Coffey, and Daisy Fuentes. 
I worked on three stunning models that I’m a big fan of; Rashida Harris, Alisha Giles, and Stephanie Slick. Kristi, one of my many favorite ladies at Alison Brod PR provided strip lashes from Urban Decay cosmetics. The style the client wanted on the models were called BLACK VELVET. I think these lashes may have been the most magnificent pair of strip lashes I have ever laid my eyes on. I was in love with how lavish the hairs were to say they are of synthetic fibers leaving the models with a flirty look. I was very impressed with how fast the iridescent latex free adhesive dries great for any woman who need the glue to dry fast and clear. 
So I need to be stock with these bombshell lashes in my makeup kit daily and of course especially for my next assignment, Essence Music Festival that takes place next week in New Orleans.
ABOUT BRANDY GOMEZ-DUPLESSIS
Connecticut Celebrity Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis works in New York and part time in New Orleans. Brandy has worked with celebrities like: Golden Globe & Oscar winner Melissa Leo, Jennifer Aniston, Kerry Washington, Kim & Khloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Julianne Nicholson, Jordin Sparks, Angela Bassett, Barbara Walters, Edie Falco, Robert Redford, and Reshma Shetty. Brandy recently worked on Project Runway All-Stars Season 2, Lifetime “Project Runway” Promo Photo shoot,  E News,  MTV TV Show Hip Hop Pov, Ralph Lauren and Victoria Secret New Angel Cris Urena, Ebony Magazine, Real Simple Magazine June 2012 issue, Stila Beauty Event, Fox and Friends Saturday, NBA All-Star Weekend 2012, Donna Karan Fashion Show, DKNY Fashion Show, Keva J Swimwear Look Book, Mercedes Benz Fashion Show, New York Fashion Week, Sundance Film Festival 2012, VH-1 Divas, Real Simple Magazine Holiday Pop Up Store in Bryant Park, GLAMOUR Magazine #WOTY, OPRAH O YOU, L’OREAL Paris, Project Runway 2011 Finale, VOGUE TV, Sperry Top-Sider, Burberry Beauty, International Latino Film Festival, Essence Music Festival, New York Post and more. Brandy has worked with Connecticut and New York top affluent and influential; Donna Karan International, St. George’s Society of New York Royal Wedding Bash, The English Ball for Burberry, world renowned event planner Marcy Blum, NY award winning CeCi Johnson, Women Of New York, and much more. Keep up with Brandy by reading her personal blog “Inside the Life of a Makeup Artist” or follow her glamxurious tweets.

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Obsessed With L’OREAL Paris New Eye Shadow

Just got my hands on a few new shades of eye shadows from L’OREAL Paris USA. The 24hr Infallible Liquid Diamond #996 is going to be my new eye shadow obsession.

Can’t wait for my next assignment to use on the model/talent. It’s such a gorgeous shade that will look amazing on everyone; day or night, wet or dry.

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Lifetime Project Runway Photo Shoot for Season 10

The actually Project Runway set…iDIE
It’s always cool to work assignments on TV shows that you actually watch. Project Runway is one of those shows that I LOVE and I have always enjoyed doing makeup for Project Runway. Today’s assignment was a little different. It’s the photo shoot of the season 10 designers for the official Lifetime Project Runway page. The three designers that I worked with were: Buffi Jashanmal from Dubai, Sonjia Williams from Boston, and Beatrice Guapo from San Diego. I loved them. All three had different personalities and style. I can’t wait to see what the clothes they design on the show will look like. Buffi and I made a pack that we will reunite at the finale show and switched personal gifts. Buffi gave me a lipstick pen and I gave Buffi a L’OREAL Paris leGloss. So just like all Project Runway fans, I will be at home cheering on the designers seeing who will MAKE IT WORK.
Enjoying my breakfast on set
Getting Designer Buffi Jashanmal ready for her photo shoot
Project Runway Designer Buffi Jashanmal Lipstick Pen
L’OREAL Paris leGloss Watermelon Crush
Season 10 Project Runway Designer Buffi Jashanmal 
Season 10 Project Runway Designer Sonjia Williams
Project Runway Season 10 Designer Beatrice Guapo
The Fabulous Makeup Artists on set today for the designers of Season 10 Project Runway;  Tiffany Hall-Scarmana, Christyna Kay, Brandy Gomez-Duplessis, and Claudia Lake
L’OREAL Paris Johnny Lavoy will be the Lead Hair Stylist on Season 10 of Project Runway …so excited for him!

ABOUT BRANDY GOMEZ-DUPLESSIS
Connecticut Celebrity Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis works in New York and part time in New Orleans. Brandy has worked with celebrities like: Golden Globe & Oscar winner Melissa Leo, Jennifer Aniston, Kerry Washington, Kim & Khloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Julianne Nicholson, Jordin Sparks, Angela Bassett, Barbara Walters, Edie Falco, Robert Redford, and Reshma Shetty. Brandy recently worked on Lifetime “Project Runway” Promo Photo shoot,  E News,  MTV TV Show Hip Hop Pov, Ralph Lauren and Victoria Secret New Angel Cris Urena, Ebony Magazine, Real Simple Magazine June 2012 issue, Stila Beauty Event, Fox and Friends Saturday, NBA All-Star Weekend 2012, Donna Karan Fashion Show, DKNY Fashion Show, Keva J Swimwear Look Book, Mercedes Benz Fashion Show, New York Fashion Week, Sundance Film Festival 2012, VH-1 Divas, Real Simple Magazine Holiday Pop Up Store in Bryant Park, GLAMOUR Magazine #WOTY, OPRAH O YOU, L’OREAL Paris, Project Runway 2011 Finale, VOGUE TV, Sperry Top-Sider, Burberry Beauty, International Latino Film Festival, Essence Music Festival, New York Post and more. Brandy has worked with Connecticut and New York top affluent and influential; Donna Karan International, St. George’s Society of New York Royal Wedding Bash, The English Ball for Burberry, world renowned event planner Marcy Blum, NY award winning CeCi Johnson, Women Of New York, and much more. Keep up with Brandy by reading her personal blog “Inside the Life of a Makeup Artist” or follow her glamxurious tweets.

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Effortless Summer Makeup Look Using Stila Cosmetics

At my recent photo shoot on Sunday, the look for the models was natural makeup for both the photo shoot and video. The first makeup brand I reached for out of my makeup kit was Stila cosmetics. After meeting my first model out 10 for the day, I knew that Stila cosmetics would be perfect. I decided to go for an effortless summer makeup look for all the models. This is look one and the items that used are below.

STILA COSMETICS MAKEUP TO ACHIEVE THE LOOK

STAY ALL DAY 1–IN-1 HD BEAUTY BALM
ONE STEP CORRECT
CUSTOM COLOR BLUSH IN CORAL-CONTOUR & EYESHADOW
CUSTOM COLOR BLUSH IN PINK-BLUSH
MAJOR MAJOR LASH MASCARA IN BLACK
STILA LONG WEAR LIQUID LIP COLOR IN-PETAL

Additional pics of behind the scene looks from the photo shoot.

So hot on set had to use #mayawater on myself…lol
ABOUT BRANDY GOMEZ-DUPLESSIS
Connecticut Celebrity Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis works in New York and part time in New Orleans. Brandy has worked with celebrities like: Golden Globe & Oscar winner Melissa Leo, Jennifer Aniston, Kerry Washington, Kim & Khloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Julianne Nicholson, Jordin Sparks, Angela Bassett, Barbara Walters, Edie Falco, Robert Redford, and Reshma Shetty. Brandy recently worked on Lifetime Project Runway Promo Photo shoot, E News, MTV TV Show Hip Hop Pov, Ralph Lauren and Victoria Secret New Angel Cris Urena, Ebony Magazine, Real Simple Magazine June 2012 issue, Stila Beauty Event, Fox and Friends Saturday, NBA All-Star Weekend 2012, Donna Karan Fashion Show, DKNY Fashion Show, Keva J Swimwear Look Book, Mercedes Benz Fashion Show, New York Fashion Week, Sundance Film Festival 2012, VH-1 Divas, Real Simple Magazine Holiday Pop Up Store in Bryant Park, GLAMOUR Magazine #WOTY, OPRAH O YOU, L’OREAL Paris, Project Runway 2011 Finale, VOGUE TV, Sperry Top-Sider, Burberry Beauty, International Latino Film Festival, Essence Music Festival, New York Post and more. Brandy has worked with Connecticut and New York top affluent and influential; Donna Karan International, St. George’s Society of New York Royal Wedding Bash, The English Ball for Burberry, world renowned event planner Marcy Blum, NY award winning CeCi Johnson, Women Of New York, and much more. Keep up with Brandy by reading her personal blog “Inside the Life of a Makeup Artist” or follow her glamxurious tweets.

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Getting Fashion Blogger Garance Doré Ready For The CFDA

Garance Dore and Scott Schuman on the red carpet at CFDA
I’ve been blessed to have done makeup on many celebrities like the Kardashians, Jennifer Aniston, Kerry Washington, Angela Bassett, and Melissa Leo just to name a few. Each time, I was excited to have my makeup brushes touch recognizable women in the industry. Yesterday though, I was just as elated but the feeling was a little different. It was more of an honor. To be a part of a major moment in the life of Garance Dore, highly recognized fashion and style blogger. She and boyfriend fellow blogger Scott Schuman, were receiving  the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) Eugenia Sheppard Media Award. The CFDA is an prestigious organization honoring designers and significant contributions to the fashion industry. It’s like the Oscars for the fashion industry. This is the first time this award will be given to a non traditional media person. It also set a precedence about the influence and importance of blogs. Like so many woman all over the world, I to am a fan of Garance Dore, which is maybe why it’s was such a special evening for me. To be a part of such a monumental evening with her and Scott was nothing short of amazing. 
While Melissa and I set up, Garance put on music from Lana Del Rey. Scott went out to get Garance her favorite chocolate and he left us girls alone while he got ready. She shared with us that she was happy that a good friend Pharrell Williams would be presenting both her and Scott with the award. 
Garance selected this style for her hair inspiration
L’OREAL Paris Hairstylist Melissa Paldino blowing out Garance hair while she answer emails  
Waiting for Garance so Melissa & I have our own street style moment 

Last week Garance shared with hairstylist Melissa Paldino and me the look she wanted for tonight. Because Garance doesn’t wear a lot of makeup and in my mind I wanted to go really glam with red lips and lashes, lol. But I knew that would take her out of her comfort zone, so the makeup look that we decided on was a strong eyes and sheer cherry lips. I selected L’OREAL Paris voluminous waterproof mascara in carbon black. Wasn’t sure if she would shed a tear when she got on stage to accept her award so I played it safe. Also, I chose carbon black because I really wanted to give her the darkness in her eyes without using black eye shadow to smoke her eyes out. I used L’OREAL Paris Infallible 24hr eye shadows because I wanted her color to stay put for the evening and I knew those shadows would do just that. 

All of my L’OREAL Paris makeup is laid out and ready to be used on Garance
Prepping Garance face with L’OREAL Paris Magi Lumi
Garance is telling me something funny while I’m doing her makeup…she has the best stories
Beautiful kelly green dress from designer Derek Lam
Garance is wearing 2 manchettes prototypes that will not be available until next year  from Reed  Krakoff
Scott Schuman & Garance Dore at the after party…luv them!!! 
To put you in the mood of the fabulous Garance Dore, here’s a treat. This song we played from Lana Del Rey, Video Games about 4 times….CONGRATS Garance & Scott, Thank You For A Glamxurious Day!

ABOUT BRANDY GOMEZ-DUPLESSIS
Connecticut Celebrity Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis works in New York and part time in New Orleans. Brandy has worked with celebrities like: Golden Globe & Oscar winner Melissa Leo, Jennifer Aniston, Kerry Washington, Kim & Khloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Julianne Nicholson, Jordin Sparks, Angela Bassett, Barbara Walters, Edie Falco, Robert Redford, and Reshma Shetty. Brandy recently worked on E News, MTV TV Show Hip Hop Pov, Ralph Lauren and Victoria Secret New Angel Cris Urena, Ebony Magazine, Real Simple Magazine June 2012 issue, Stila Beauty Event, Fox and Friends Saturday, NBA All-Star Weekend 2012, Donna Karan Fashion Show, DKNY Fashion Show, Keva J Swimwear Look Book, Mercedes Benz Fashion Show, New York Fashion Week, Sundance Film Festival 2012, VH-1 Divas, Real Simple Magazine Holiday Pop Up Store in Bryant Park, GLAMOUR Magazine #WOTY, OPRAH O YOU, L’OREAL Paris, Project Runway 2011 Finale, VOGUE TV, Sperry Top-Sider, Burberry Beauty, International Latino Film Festival, Essence Music Festival, New York Post and more. Brandy has worked with Connecticut and New York top affluent and influential; Donna Karan International, St. George’s Society of New York Royal Wedding Bash, The English Ball for Burberry, world renowned event planner Marcy Blum, NY award winning CeCi Johnson, Women Of New York, and much more. Keep up with Brandy by reading her personal blog “Inside the Life of a Makeup Artist” or follow her glamxurious tweets.

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A Makeup Tip With Fashion Blogger Garance Doré

When you put together a popular fashion/style blogger and a industry makeup artist what do they talk about? Everything from fashion, makeup and more makeup. Garance would ask me questions about makeup and I would do the same. Garance and I talk so much so I really don’t remember how we got on this cool makeup tip.
I shared that my personal makeup secret was; I like using Starbucks coffee brown recycle napkins to blot my face with. I have very oily skin, I find that the napkins works best for me, better than any blotting / rice paper could ever. The fibers used in the napkins helps to absorb the oil on my face leaving it with a matte finish. Garance luved it! 
ABOUT BRANDY GOMEZ-DUPLESSIS
Connecticut Celebrity Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis works in New York and part time in New Orleans. Brandy has worked with celebrities like: Golden Globe & Oscar winner Melissa Leo, Jennifer Aniston, Kerry Washington, Kim & Khloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Julianne Nicholson, Jordin Sparks, Angela Bassett, Barbara Walters, Edie Falco, Robert Redford, and Reshma Shetty. Brandy recently worked on E News, MTV TV Show Hip Hop Pov, Ralph Lauren Fragrances and Victoria Secret New Angel Cris Urena, Ebony Magazine, Real Simple Magazine June 2012 issue, Stila Beauty Event, Fox and Friends Saturday, NBA All-Star Weekend 2012, Donna Karan Fashion Show, DKNY Fashion Show, Keva J Swimwear Look Book, Mercedes Benz Fashion Show, New York Fashion Week, Sundance Film Festival 2012, VH-1 Divas, Real Simple Magazine Holiday Pop Up Store in Bryant Park, GLAMOUR Magazine #WOTY, OPRAH O YOU, L’OREAL Paris, Project Runway 2011 Finale, VOGUE TV, Sperry Top-Sider, Burberry Beauty, International Latino Film Festival, Essence Music Festival, New York Post and more. Brandy has worked with Connecticut and New York top affluent and influential; Donna Karan International, St. George’s Society of New York Royal Wedding Bash, The English Ball for Burberry, world renowned event planner Marcy Blum, NY award winning CeCi Johnson, Women Of New York, and much more. Keep up with Brandy by reading her personal blog “Inside the Life of a Makeup Artist” or follow her glamxurious tweets.

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Garance Doré Having A Makeup Day With L’OREAL Paris

Here are the L’OREAL Paris products I used on Garance 

ABOUT BRANDY GOMEZ-DUPLESSIS
Connecticut Celebrity Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis works in New York and part time in New Orleans. Brandy has worked with celebrities like: Golden Globe & Oscar winner Melissa Leo, Jennifer Aniston, Kerry Washington, Kim & Khloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Julianne Nicholson, Jordin Sparks, Angela Bassett, Barbara Walters, Edie Falco, Robert Redford, and Reshma Shetty. Brandy recently worked on E News, MTV TV Show Hip Hop Pov, Ralph Lauren and Victoria Secret New Angel Cris Urena, Ebony Magazine, Real Simple Magazine June 2012 issue, Stila Beauty Event, Fox and Friends Saturday, NBA All-Star Weekend 2012, Donna Karan Fashion Show, DKNY Fashion Show, Keva J Swimwear Look Book, Mercedes Benz Fashion Show, New York Fashion Week, Sundance Film Festival 2012, VH-1 Divas, Real Simple Magazine Holiday Pop Up Store in Bryant Park, GLAMOUR Magazine #WOTY, OPRAH O YOU, L’OREAL Paris, Project Runway 2011 Finale, VOGUE TV, Sperry Top-Sider, Burberry Beauty, International Latino Film Festival, Essence Music Festival, New York Post and more. Brandy has worked with Connecticut and New York top affluent and influential; Donna Karan International, St. George’s Society of New York Royal Wedding Bash, The English Ball for Burberry, world renowned event planner Marcy Blum, NY award winning CeCi Johnson, Women Of New York, and much more. Keep up with Brandy by reading her personal blog “Inside the Life of a Makeup Artist” or follow her glamxurious tweets.

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My Day At Essence Magazine With Greta Prince

I was at the Essence Magazine office today to do makeup on R&B singer Greta Prince, winner of Essence Magazine’s & platinum recording artist Pebbles’ R&B Star competition July 2011. I have worked with Essence Magazine & Essence Online since 2005 and I say that proudly. Last year while at Essence Music , I was asked to do makeup for the final 3 contestants (Winner Greta Prince, Ziemia Tucker, & Charnel Allen) and the host, radio personality Angela Yee Festival. So today was special to see Greta and to hear what her year has been like since winning. Celebrity Hairstylist Merilyn Mitchell did an amazing job on Greta’s hair today. 
Next week Essence Online will feature all of the great things Greta has been doing this past year. Below I made a note of some of the makeup products I used on Greta today. 
Foundation: Make Up For Ever HD Foundation in #165 & #178
 Setting Powder: Smashbox Halo Hydrating Perfecting Powder in Dark
Powder: Inglot Cosmetics
Eyeshadows: Inglot Cosmetics 
Eyeliner: L’OREAL Paris Hip Cream Liner in Black & Milani Liquid Eye-LikeEyeliner in Aqua #04
Mascara: L’OREAL Paris Voluminious in Carbon Black
Blush: Stila Cosmetics Custom Color Blush in Pink
Lips: Stila Sparkle Luxe Gloss in Dazzling
Makeup Brushes: The Revolution from Royal & Langnickel

Celebrity Hairstylist Merilyn Mitchell – you can see her work on Stacy London on What Not To  Wear. 
ABOUT BRANDY GOMEZ-DUPLESSIS
Connecticut Celebrity Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis works in New York and part time in New Orleans. Brandy has worked with celebrities like: Golden Globe & Oscar winner Melissa Leo, Jennifer Aniston, Kerry Washington, Kim & Khloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Julianne Nicholson, Jordin Sparks, Angela Bassett, Barbara Walters, Edie Falco, Robert Redford, and Reshma Shetty. Brandy recently worked on E News, MTV TV Show Hip Hop Pov, Ralph Lauren and Victoria Secret New Angel Cris Urena, Ebony Magazine, Real Simple Magazine June 2012 issue, Stila Beauty Event, Fox and Friends Saturday, NBA All-Star Weekend 2012, Donna Karan Fashion Show, DKNY Fashion Show, Keva J Swimwear Look Book, Mercedes Benz Fashion Show, New York Fashion Week, Sundance Film Festival 2012, VH-1 Divas, Real Simple Magazine Holiday Pop Up Store in Bryant Park, GLAMOUR Magazine #WOTY, OPRAH O YOU, L’OREAL Paris, Project Runway 2011 Finale, VOGUE TV, Sperry Top-Sider, Burberry Beauty, International Latino Film Festival, Essence Music Festival, New York Post and more. Brandy has worked with Connecticut and New York top affluent and influential; Donna Karan International, St. George’s Society of New York Royal Wedding Bash, The English Ball for Burberry, world renowned event planner Marcy Blum, NY award winning CeCi Johnson, Women Of New York, and much more. Keep up with Brandy by reading her personal blog “Inside the Life of a Makeup Artist” or follow her glamxurious tweets.

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