Category: Makeup Artist

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Make Up For Ever Artist Plexi Glass Collection

When I look at Make Up For Ever Artist Plexi Glass collection ad campaign it validates why I fell in love with makeup artistry. To me their campaign reminds me of a modern version of pop art makeup from the art movement in the late 1950’s when fine art and popular culture emerged. Dany Sanz of Makeup Up For Ever actual inspiration was from her favorite object, a piexl glass makeup case. She developed a new technology of pigments that is amplified with a high vinyl finish that mimics the case’s unique look and feel.
I was elated when Natasha from Make Up For Ever graced me with one of the Artist Palette Volume 2 and the Artist Plexi Gloss in Fuchsia. It’s always nice when a makeup brand give an artists a treat from their makeup collection. 

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Beauty Meets Fashion At Cocotique & ModaBox Event In New York

Heading to the city to do makeup at Cocotique & Moda Box “Beauty Meets Fashion”.
Ran into the cute & trendy Angie at the train station.
Capturing pics while I set up my Absolute New York portable makeup station.
Luv all the vibrant and bold colors from Absolute New York

Can you guess which eye shadow palette and lipstick from Absolute New York I’m wearing?
Touching up Dana Hill lips using Absolute New York lipstick & gloss.
Always good to see Shayna from The Diva Lounge

This seems to be our thang…adding a glamxurious makeup look to Shayna face.

Luv Gina B from Naturals Gina B products…
Gave Khadijah Red from Fabs Find For Her a complimentary natural makeup look with lashes. 
Having fun with the gorg Angelique Miles face. 

Angelique Miles and Dana Hill at “Beauty Meets Fashion”
With the ABSOLUTE New York staff & Dana Hill…”Beauty Meets Fashion”

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Makeup: How I Did Makeup On A Modern Day Barbie At Sephora

While at Sephora I had the most gorgeous face walk in and sat in my chair for makeup and I all kept thinking was she’s a real life modern day barbie. Her skin was flawless, her pink hair on fleek and her body look like a model you see on the runway. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on her because she was a perfect canvas. Below are all the items that I used on her. All the items can be found at your Sephora location. 

COVER FX CUSTOM COLOR DROPS IN P20

BECCA SHIMMERING SKIN PERFECTOR IN WHITE PEARL
COVER FX MATTE SETTING POWDER IN LIGHT
BECCA SHIMMERING SKIN PERFECTOR PRESS IN MOONSTONE
DIOR FUSION MONO EYESHADOW IN CHIMERE

STILA STAY ALL DAY WATERPROOF EYELINER IN BLACK

URBAN DECAY PERVERSION MASCARA IN BLACK

KAT VON D CONTOUR PALETTE
SEPHORA COLLECTION CREAM LIP STAIN IN WHIPPED BLUSH

SEPHORA COLLECTION ULTRA SHINE LIP GEL IN ULTRA VIOLET

ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS DIPBROW POMADE IN TAUPE

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A Glam Day In Harlem Doing Makeup On The Producers Of Harlem On My Plate

Before kicking off my day doing makeup on 2 fabulous female producers in New York City I needed my me time. Sitting out back on my deck in Connecticut enjoying my Teavana tea and zen like ambiance of the exotic trees, plants and lake always make me feel like I’m a luxury resort spa. Since mornings is not my favorite time of the day because of my lupus I always need a minute to unwind and loosen up my joints. A little mediation, 10 pills and time with the nature does my body good. Since I didn’t have to be in New York until 3pm I had more than enough time to pamper myself. I’m so excited about tonight event. My clients will be featuring their first featured film, a documentary called “Harlem On My Plate”.

Made It To aloft hotel in Harlem
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Producers: Sonya & Rochelle from Powerhouse Productions
Waiting on car service to take them to the red carpet. Congrats ladies on your first feature film!

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Glam Life Of Living With Lupus

Before going to work I am at my doctor’s appointment to do new blood work in to do more breathing tests. My lungs don’t seem to be getting stronger. So here’s a look into my glam life.

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Makeup Monday: Sharing My Foundation While Living With Lupus

SUNDAY MORNING
Everyday I get told in person, by email or through social media I wanna be like you.  I always respond with “No You Don’t”. Many always see the glam side of my life working as a makeup artist with celebrities but never the ugly side. Being that it’s Lupus month I decided this month I’ll show you both worlds. I’m finally showing you my real foundation what make me look flawless everyday. Like many women we put on a facade going through whatever challenges it takes to get through the day. My challenge is lupus, every time I share that I have lupus it’s always hard for people to believe because I don’t look sick from a far but if you ever look in my eyes then you will see pass the hair, makeup and smile. Hopefully my strength of allowing you in my real life will help you understand what lupus is. How this auto immune disease effects me and others living with it. 

MY REAL FOUNDATION

Starting today living with lupus will no longer be a silent disease. If you know of anyone with lupus I need you to do one thing, be understanding with them. I can never express how everyday is a challenge, you never know what your going to get. One day you can wake up your age the next day your body can feel like a 90 year old person. On Monday you can be on social media taking tons of selfie but the next day you can’t get out of bed or worst you could be in the hospital fighting for your life. Having fun on Monday can cause a flare up that last for 3-4 days. 
MONDAY MORNING
So be understanding. Instead of being angry with your friend for canceling a girls night out, or whatever the situation is how about doing something nice for them especially if your friend have kids. Maybe order them a pizza because trust if they are having a flare up they can’t get out of bed to cook for their kids. Be creative, be supportive, not everybody with lupus have understanding people around them. Life is hard & living with lupus is harder. 
See you bye & luv you mean it!!!

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Makeup: It’s A BECCA Cosmetics World Let’s Highlight

I’ve been waiting a long time to create a makeup look using BECCA cosmetics. Being a makeup artists I love playing with color but sometimes I just love to create a flawless look. With BECCA I love how their products gives the skin a perfect finish. Their’s nothing more breathtaking then to see a highlighted skin contoured to amplifying the look. To achieve this effortless makeup look I wrote up a cheat sheet to help you. 
BECCA Ombre Nudes Eye Palette
BECCA Ultimate Creme Eyeliner in Romanesque
BECCA Ultimate Mascara in Black
COVER FX Custom Cover Drops in N50
BECCA The One Perfecting Brush in Blushed Copper
BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal
BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Opal 
BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Blushed Copper
BECCA Shadow & Light Bronze Contour Perfector
BECCA Beach Tint Lip Shimmer Souffle in Papaya/Topaz

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Lupus: Having A Bad Flare Up

After a fun filled day of shooting outside at Yale University yesterday, today I’m home in bed all day with a flare up. The weather in Hartford, CT was not as sunny as it was at home so on our way back I had a coughing episode. I was praying that it wouldn’t happen plus it didn’t help that my inhaler was empty. When my body has a flare up like this all I want is hot tea, no food no snacks. With a lot of my meds my body does ok with just tea in my system. So I’ll remain wrapped up under my electric blanket until tomorrow.
I’m to tired & in pain to type…See You Bye & Luv You Mean It!

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Photoshoot At Yale University

Today’s photo shoot was fun because the weather in Connecticut is actually pretty nice. The sun is out and we did the shoot outside at Yale University. My client Laura is from Ridgefield, CT she’s a shoe designer. Her new collection is inspired by women from Europe & the South so I like calling her collection EuroBelle. We plan to shoot all of the new shoes plus one picture of Laura that she could use for her press kit, website, and all her social media pages,

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Caudalie Beauty Elixir Is My Favorite Makeup Setting Spray

Being a makeup artist the last thing that I would want to happen is for my hard work of artistry melt off my clients face. One of my favorite items I must have in my makeup kit is Caudalie Beauty Elixir. It’s part toner, part serum of essentials oils and plant active ingredients. 
I luv to prep my clients face by spraying the Beauty Elixir mist. This step will give my client an instant burst of radiance. It will help to smooth the skin, tighten the pores and set the makeup when done. 
During the summer this item will definitely hydrate the face and the aroma of the citrus, rose water, rosemary, peppermint, and balm mint will help to rejuvenate you.  Treat your clients or yourself to this luxurious item. I promise you don’t want to leave home without it. 
Makeup Tip: Before I use my makeup brushes I like to spray the Beauty Elixor on them. Why not treat your brushes! 

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