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Another Quickie

Quick update:

Well you know I have the Essence magazine video next week for Essence Music Fest that takes place here in NOLA in July.

I have the third shoot with Essence Magazine and they will interview our Mayor. And no the city is not paying me Essence is you non Nagin fans don’t go getting your panties in a ruffle.

I have two photo shoots on tomorrow one is a bridal shoot at 11am. My client is coming in from NYC and the second is for a magazine.

Using my girl MISS SASSY for an upcoming shoot.she has such a great face for makeup that I enjoy doing her makeup every chance I get, but don’t tell her. I told her today if she don’t wanna work out than I was going to make her a plus size model…she didn’t like that 😉

I have an all day wedding on Saturday and the news expect lots of rain this weekend.

Meeting with my new manager to touch base about my schedule the next 3 months.

Need to get the casting calls going. I need to find 2 makeup artists and 1 hairstylist.

Have to redo my makeup kit tonight cuz its a mess and I found so much makeup that it just need to get organized for travel dates.

Need to pack Jordan up tonight he leaves to go to Florida. Gonna miss my partner n crime.

Just lock in two more brides last night from the South Florida area.

Need to touch base with Natasha from YBF to see if she still wants me to do her makeup.I think my manager has that on her to do list.

Out of breath just typing this. Gotta go!

Glam Life of a Makeup Artist

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Essence Music Festival

Today I spoke with Essence Magazine Executive Producer of Video. We went over my next week schedule. We are shooting video that will air on TV ONE for Essence Music Festival TV SHOW. The host Nana will be covering historical locations in New Orleans.

While they are in town we will also try to fit in another assignment on Tuesday. I will get my confirmation on tomorrow about that one.

We also discussed my schedule for Essence Music Festival. She wanted to know if I was able to fit in Nana the host. She would need makeup twice a day as well. Because, I don’t have my schedule from the editors I don’t know what times and who I will be working on as of yet. But if my schedule is like last year I was up every morning at 3am.

I have another client that booked me last year that wants me again this year. I also have Donna Joyner who I have bonded with, she’s awesome. So, I don’t know how my schedule is going to go but I know I will be completely booked by June.

I have to try to organize a casting call for Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist soon, cuz I will have to run a security clearance on the makeup artist and hair stylist that I have to assist me. They want me to have assistance to help with set up, prepping, touch ups, packing, just holding me down so I can get to the next location. Last year, Makeup Artist Andrea Walker “Makeup By Andrea” located in Houston was who I hire to help with B.E.T. Television at the convention center and at the dome. I also had her prep and start on some bridesmaids at a wedding for me.

GLAM LIFE OF A MAKEUP ARTIST

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WORKSHOP: WOMEN OF COLOR

One of my favorite BFF’s asked me to teach a makeup workshop at her makeup studio in Houston, TX. So, any ladies in Houston that read my blog here is your chance to take one of my classes. Of course you don’t have to live in Houston but I have a large Houston following from my stats report so that’s why I say that. I think when I lived in Houston for a little while and worked at Jose’ Eber Salon I built a loyal clientele of women that loved me doing makeup on them for events, makeup for weddings and makeup for photo shoots. Within a month the buzz was out about me living in doing makeup in Houston.


Check out the info below about the WOMEN OF COLOR MAKEUP WORKSHOP IN HOUSTON, TX.

New Orleans-based Celebrity Makeup Artist,Brandy Gomez-Duplessis,is teaching a Women of Color workshop at the studio SUNDAY AUGUST 23, 2009. Brandy will be going over the following items in her workshop:

Tricks to matching different skintones
Products with the most diverse foundation colors
Must-haves in your kit!
Getting picture perfect foundation coverage
Makeup for HD/Digital Photography
Working with celebrity clientele
Hours:11-6pm

Cost: $200

50% deposit is required to reserve your spot. Only 12 spots are available.

Please visit Brandy’s website to read more about her career and experience: http://www.bgdmakeupartistry.com/pages/bio.html

If you are interested in this workshop, please email us at workshops@reneeraemakeupstudio.com.

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Checking Into REHAB

I gotta check into rehab…cuz baby MAKEUP is my disease!!!

I am doing summer cleaning today since I am home in New Orleans all week. I never got around to unpacking everything from my studio when I closed the doors at the end of Feb of this year. My husband in his BFF moved everything out the studio the day before Easter so basically my studio has been sitting in the family playroom. The kids are not to happy about it cuz they can’t watch movies, play music, get on the internet or play those playstation and wii games. I been flirting with the idea every time I am home to clean in unpack but never have the time. Since this week they will be out of school I know they will want to be in this room for the summer.

So, as I clean today I keep finding makeup. Makeup stashed in bags, suitcases, bins, handbags, old makeup cases, victoria secret bag, target bags…seriously no joke. I am looking at almost $15,000 worth of makeup. Not including all my makeup that I retailed. I know I spent about $25,000 on getting that made and packaged. Now mind you, this total is NOT including my two makeup kit, my air brush kit and my duffle bag that I drag around with me everyday. This is just what I found while cleaning. I either forgot that I had it cuz I was hiding it from my husband, myself, or I just didn't have room.

What ever excuse I come up with I think I need some help, this is out of control. I can't believe in April I twisted my mouth to say to my husband I need to buy some makeup. One of my favorite makeup lines-NYX was having this crazy sale and I wanted to place an order.

Then makeup companies send me makeup to use on my celebrity clients or they sponsor makeup when I do events. I also have a suitcase full of individual and strip lashes.


When I first fell in love I never felt something so strong. Makeup was my lover and my best friend. All wrapped into one, with a ribbon on it! And I'll never give to myself to another, the way I gave it to you. Don't even recognize the ways you hit me, do you? It's gonna take a miracle to bring me back. And SEPHORA, MAC, L'OREAL, NYX, OCC, BEN NYE, SMASHBOX, MAKEUP FOREVER, your all the one to blame.

Glam Life Of A Makeup Artist

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BEHIND THE SCENE: POSH MAGAZINE

The photo shoot for POSH MAGAZINE on Sunday was awesome…minus the TROPICAL STORM that we had. Everybody was awesome…we had a great time. Thanks to everybody that was a part of this shoot.

Here are a few behind the scene pics…Hope you can see the makeup well enough.











GLAM LIFE OF A MAKEUP ARTIST

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This weekend no joke

Half way done and my tough weekend will be over. As you know I had three weddings scheduled this weekend. Plus, Sunday I have a photo shoot with POSH magazine.

Yesterday,I met with my bride Kristiann who needed makeup for her dinner.

I have been able to lock down a location, two stylist, a hair stylist and clothing.I also worked on my face charts for how I want the hair and makeup to look. I just hope the weather holds up.

My yesterday wedding was amazing. My bride Tabitha who is a wedding/event planner from Los Angeles was beautiful,and so was her girl, they were awesome. One told me she was going to love me:) after I did her makeup she said she really loved me;) cute! Tabby got ready at the W Hotel, my second home.

After I finished Tabby I met up with Jazz Singer Stephanie Jordan who had a show. Todays makeup look was bronze and gold glitter.

L’Oreal peeps called me today to offer new dates.

Today’s bride and her nine girls were also amazing. The bridal group were from everywhere; Arizona, Colorado, Memphis, and Pensacola. The look inspiration was Beach Babe and no it was not my idea, Kristiann came up with that.

Michael and I grabbed a bite to eat on our way home and we stopped by Robert house to make sure everything is ready for tomorrow.

So now I need to start getting everything ready and pulled for the photo shoot.

I have to write a few articles for the magazine tonight or maybe on Sunday night I’ll write.

Miss Sassy will be one of the models tomorrow;)

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PRODUCT: SKIN TIGHT

I received a nice gift package today from the company “SKIN TIGHT” that helps to prevent razor bumps and ingrown hairs. “SKIN TIGHT” products helps to CLEAN, CLEAR, TONE, SMOOTH & SOFTEN the skin. These product will be great to use on my male clients; music artists and ball players.

Ladies, don’t worry “SKIN TIGHT” didn’t forget about us. Their Ointment and Alcohol Free Ingrown Hair Creme can be used for shaving and waxing. Another great tip, the Clearing Cleanser is great for removing makeup so I will be using lots of this item.

I’ll keep you posted on how the products works and if my celebrity clients love it.


Skin Tight Ointment Regular & Extra Strength



Skin Tight Vitamin A& E Night Creme

Skin Tight Shea Butter Moisturizer

Skin Tight Mixed Fruit Night Creme

Alcohol Free Igrown Hair Creme Regular & Extra Strength

Skin Tight Cocoa Butter Moisturizer

Skin Tight Roll-On

Skin Tight Clearing Cleanser

GLAM LIFE OF A MAKEUP ARTIST

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How Celebrity Makeup Artist Enjoyed Spending Mother’s Day

What a great getaway this was for us all. Everyone always ask how do a Celebrity Makeup Artist spend her down time. I was able to spend my MOTHER’S DAY weekend with my family and with Miss Sassy and her mom, who is my extended family. Sassy is not just my BFF she’s like a little sister. She’s such a great friend and we just laugh at each other crazy antics and blonde moments. Her mom is just as amazing. I find myself calling her mom often she’s a great woman and she love her daughter so much. So, whenever we do family things both families always include the next. As I shared with you early this week we had an amazing time so as promised I am sharing my Mother’s Day weekend with you at my summer home.














ABOUT BRANDY GOMEZ-DUPLESSIS
Danbury Connecticut Celebrity Bridal Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis works in New Orleans & New York City. Brandy has worked with celebrities like: Golden Globe & Oscar winner Melissa Leo, Kerry Washington, Jennifer Aniston, Lauren Hutton, Queen Latifah, Kim & Khloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Michelle Williams, Julianne Nicholson, Jordin Sparks, Ellie Goulding, Angela Bassett, Barbara Walters, Edie Falco, Robert Redford, Brad Goreski, Ne-Yo, Fall Out Boy, Pete Wentz, Phillip Phillips, 2 Chainz. Brandy recently worked on The View, MTV 10 On Top,  Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, Mob Wives Ramona Rizzo, Project Runway 2012, 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. 

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I LOVE WEDDINGS

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On Saturday night I finally was able to watch the movie “Bride Wars” which I thought was cute. I was suppose to go see it with Miss Sassy but everythime we picked a day and time I end up getting an assignment. I would feel so bad cuz I would always have to cancel on her. By now I guess she’s use to my crazy schedule. She never complain or get angry with me.

Anyway, I am such a romantic at heart. I think this is one of the reason why I love doing wedding makeup and working with brides every weekend. I’m such the opposite of the young lady on the movie 27 dresses. I have worked many weddings but have only been in one wedding. One of my favorite wedding song is “You’re The One” by Lisa Shipman and Hallerin Hill. As soon as that song started to play and my bride looked at her dad in headed down the aisle, I was in tears. My bride barely made it down the aisle she cried and everybody cried. I think the song had a lot to do with it.

This weekend I am home in New Orleans and I have three weddings and all of the brides are from out of town. Just about everybody in the wedding party will be getting makeup so I will be busy. Take a listen to my favorite wedding song and let me know what you think, I promise you it’s BEAUTIFUL! I love to listen to it when I am doing my wedding contracts late in the evening or if I am working on my bridal face charts.

GLAM LIFE OF A MAKEUP ARTIST…IN NEW ORLEANS now doing makeup in FLORIDA, DALLAS, L.A. and NEW YORK.
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My Mother’s Day was a BLAST


As you know I took 3 days off because I was needing a lot of ME TIME! Instead of going away and staying in a luxury hotel and getting spa services done and having cocktails by myself. I took my family with me even my extended family Shontell (MISS SASSY) and her mom. Shontell and mom came out on Sunday afternoon because of mom work schedule.




I normally run back to New York when I get over-whelmed like I have been to relax and get my mind right. New York normally gets my creative energy flowin, it’s amazing up there with so many talented people and events. But this trip I need PEACE OF MIND, Nature, Birds Sanging, Water/Lakes, No noise, No TV, NO phone (cant get service on cell phones much) and we have no computer.

I have a lot of assignments coming up in town and out of town. I have photo shoots, weddings, assignments and Miami, music events, etc. I have to do a casting call for Makeup Artists & Hair Stylists. Need 4 people by mid June. So, this trip was needed. I had such a great time we laughed the entire time while out there. Caught up on movies like (BRIDE WARS, 77 POUNDS, BENJAMIN BUTTONS). I almost finished a 500 piece puzzle, well maybe about 1/4th. We picked pine cones, Jordan picked flowers for me, Michael gave me a manicure. We had lots of silly moments; I stepped on a dead snake, I tipped the canoe over with Michael and Envy still in it so they fell in the lake. Shontell and Jordan played pool, and Shontell learned how to eat King Crabs.

I feel so great and just wanted to play one of my favorite songs that express how I am feeling today. The music is what I feel not the lyrics as much if that makes sense. I’ll try to post pics later today when I get off.

GLAM LIFE OF A MAKEUP ARTIST

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