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You know you made it when…

Ok, I can't say a lot just yet….but I guess it means I made it when a local news reporter wants to put me in their drama. Today, I received a call from a local station news channel about an assignment I did with the Mayor Nagin/City of New Orleans last year. To make a long story short the story was not going to be positive. So, I declined about making a statement or have them film me if it wasn't going to be positive about me. Now if they were going to get talk about all the great assignments I have done sure I would be a part but he didn’t want that, taxpayers from New Orleans didn’t want to watch that. He said taxpayers wanted to know about me working with only one client-THE MAYOR! Give me a break.

I have gotten lots of nasty calls and nasty emails in the past about working with the Mayor and the city. I put myself out there by having a blog I have open a cans of worm but I can handle it. I don't work for the city or anybody else so I can do and say what I want. I really don't care and it does not bother me that some locals hate me for one client. They write nasty comments about me and try to poke fun of what I write on my blog. Do I care no, what they don't understand is it helps me with what I want and that's BUZZ. It keeps my name out there. Instead of checking out my website and blog what they really need to do is call me to get services…it’s always the people that really need a makeover that makes nasty comments about me…so go write about that statement:)

But what has me pissed off is I have worked with lots of local politicians and never have been questioned about working with them. This is why the city will never move forward…(write about that statement). No, the stupid part about the entire call is all of the taping was done last year where this news reporter work. So if the Mayor was during something bad why did the news station donate props, donate usage of cameras and etc… why didn’t they do a story about it then? I am not going to shit on anybody to be in some local “it club”. I am not that girl. I don't talk personal info about my clients so if they want to run my name in the mud on locals news that's fine. This is why I am so glad I work for myself. I love to debate…so bring it on! Just be ready cuz I play dirty when pushed.

Let's see how this plays out, I will keep you posted. Both my local attorney and L.A attorneys asked me to not name the station and the reporter that called me about the mayor. What do you think about this?

GLAM LIFE OF A MAKEUP ARTIST

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BEAUTY GOODIES: Too Faced Lip Bronzers

written by Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis


Too Faced cosmetics Summer Collection Lip Bronzers lip glosses are semi-sheer long lasting glosses. The three Lip Bronzers shades were designed to go with their Bronzed Beautiful set. Each tube contains Vitamin E, they are tropical flavored, and smell fantastic. I like that the colors can be mixed to create different shades alone or with a lipstick or lip pencil. These are great shades for the spring and summer time.

You can buy these Lip Bronzers at Sephora $17.00

Choose from the three colors are:

Pink Leopard (sparkling tan and Popsicle pink)

Snow Bunny (an icy pearl and fawn)

Sun Bunny (golden bronze and seashell beige)

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BEAUTY GOODIES: BRASS KNUCKLES

written by Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis

My personal makeup pick this week is BRASS KNUCKLES, a (bright yellow gold) liquid eyeliner from tattoo artist Kat Von D. The Autograph Eyeliner comes in 16 shades and is best used for anyone that loves to wear thin eyeliner or who loves “KAT” eyes. The shimmering colors are very bold, bright, and they dry very fast. The brush is extra slim to help give you a precise inked up line, so you have to be very careful when applying. If not, you may want to leave this makeup item up for the PRO’s. EYEGASM, CALL GIRL, & LOVE METAL will be my next purchase of the Autograph Eyeliner.

http://www.sephora.com $16.00

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Whiskey Blue VIP Series

The W Hotel is so good to me and not just in NOLA. I love and appreciate that they think of me when planning events. This must be what Lane was telling me about when I stopped by last Wednesday. LUV U GUYS at THE W Hotel…New Orleans.
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Hey girl,

How are you? It’s been a while. We are doing something really cool in Whiskey Blue where I get to invite my VIPs to be a host for a night in Whiskey Blue. You’re my first! Here’s the information and the formal invitation. I hope you can do it. We are also hosting a artwork series launch in the Living Room for Earth Day so there’s lots going on. Do you guys do Wednesday at the Square? Let me know if you can’t make it this date. We can work something out for another date if you need. Thanks so much.

On behalf of Whiskey Blue at W New Orleans , I’d love to cordially invite you to host your own table for our upcoming after-work VIP series
called, “Clinked In”. We are hand-selecting a small group of NOLA’s most influential tastemakers to invite their friends and colleagues out for an
exclusive social experience that will take place from 6:30-8:30PM.

As host you will receive:

*A complimentary bottle of Grey Goose vodka

*A table reservation for your group; the rest can enjoy mingling at the bar
and visit your table

*A customized evite with your name and title to send out to your friends

*$50 gift certificate to Zoe Restaurant , featuring N.O.W.F.E. Award-winning Chef Roberto Bustillo

Attached is more info on our networking after work event. We would like to invite you to host.

Let me know if you’re interested. Feel free to give me a call if you have any questions. Once you confirm, we will send over your invite to send out to your friends.

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BEAUTY GOODIES: Sexy Hair Organics

written by Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis

Going green in food is typical but going green is now sexy and luxurious. SEXY HAIR has introduce SEXY HAIR ORGANICS, a complete line of organic products that’s safe for the environment and sexy for the hair. The SEXY HAIR ORGANICS collections has up to 95% organic ingredients and formulas plus all scented products are infused with a fragrance that combines mimosa, lily and sage and contains USDA Certified Pureganic extracts.

Daily Shampoo

Daily Conditioner

Leave –In-Conditioner

Moisturizing Treatment

Styling Crème

Volumizing Mousse

Moisture Boost

Check out the behind the scene video of the SEXY HAIR ORGANICS shoot.

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Spring Break with the kids

I am having to much fun with the kids today. We are skating today, tomorrow is movie day, Friday we will have a day at the beach and wrap up Saturday with the crawfish boil.







By then the kids will be glad to have me go back on the road to work.

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SATURDAY…IT’S OFFICIAL


Today, I closed another chapter in my life. As you know I closed my makeup studio on February 28, 2009 but on Saturday April 11th everything was finally moved out of the storefront. I flirted with the idea for some time and I spoke with Pastor Fran Love about it in February before making my finally decision. I wasn’t emotional about closing because I should have done it a long time ago actually I should not have ever reopen. I say that because of my schedule, touring and living half of the time outside of New Orleans.

So, Michael and his buddy Doug went to the studio cleared it out for me. So now, I have one less thing to hold me down here. I love that my weekdays I work out of different cities and on the weekend I am here in New Orleans for weddings. I have been working a lot in Dallas, Florida, and New York. Not much in Los Angeles, the last time I was in L.A. was for The Golden Globe. But I am still in love with L.A.

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Shouts Out:Saturday Bride


Just wanted to give a shout out to my bride Senator Cheryl Gray and her now husband Patrick Evans. Cheryl was such a pleasure to work with and her dress was amazing. I loved her vows, I was in tears at the church.

CONGRATS GUYS it was a pleasure to be a part of your GLAM SQUAD.

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BEAUTY GOODIES: Lancôme Ôscillation Mascara

written by Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis


makeup gadget this week is Lancôme Ôscillation Mascara. It’s an item that has been getting a lot of buzz, so I decided to splurge on myself.

This mascara has been called revolutionary because of the brush. Jean-Louis Gueret, the creator of mascara brushes for Lancôme decided to try something different after watching makeup artist applying mascara in a zigzag pattern. He came up with a flexible polymer based mascara brush that vibrates at 7,000 micro oscillations per second. The formula conceived with ultra-fine particles specifically for the product, which also extends, curls, shapes and makes lashes seem thicker. To get started with this battery powered wand you have to press lightly on the outer tube which turns on a 3 centimeter motor.

My first thoughts… I can only use this item on myself because of sanitary reasons. I do like the outcome, you just have to take your time. It took me 3 coats to get a nice coat. I also have to get used to the brush being a little thinner. I don’t know if I would buy this mascara every month for myself. Let me try it out for a full week and I’ll see if it becomes my favorite.

It comes in three colors Black, Gunmetal & Metallic Brown $34.00

Watch the application video below

My new personal

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BEHIND THE BEAUTY: S/S 09 Trends

written by Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis

This season, it’s all about the skin, glowing skin. All of the catwalk makeup looks had a clash of bold colors vs neutral nudes. I picked two makeup looks from the runway that I like. With so many great looks, from the red pout to the All-American peachy glow, let me know which makeup style works best for you.
NUDE
Brown shadows are worked around the eye with curled, mascara-free lashes and cheekbones are highlighted with pinky taupe blusher. A dash of shimmer across the cupid’s bow and don’t forget the neat brows.

CALVIN KLIEN

JILL SANDER
GLOW
Suitable for all skin tones, this look gets you glowing with blushers, eye shadows and lipsticks in varying peachy hues for a sculpted, sun kissed look.

ANNA SUI

ELIE SAAB

PASTELS
Pale green, pink and lilac shadows give an almost futuristic appeal. In some cases eyes, lips, and cheeks were accentuated.

ALENA AKHMADULLIHA

EMPORIO ARMANI

REDS
Red lips are back in a big way. The shade to the model’s skin tone – a mix of reds and pinks is mixed directly onto lips.

MICHAEL KORS

HUSSIEN CHALAYAN

THE BLACKOUT
Eyes took on a twist. Lids were lined with plenty of black kohl, tapered at the edges of the eye for a winged effect.

CAROLINA HERERRA

ROBERT CAVALLI

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