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My Lunch Date With My Girlfriend At Little Pub

 

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Do you have girlfriends that you chat with a lot but getting together because of busy schedules is overdue. I’ve always said ‘Nothing Worth Having Is Easy” that’s with anything in life including a great friendship.

Well, Bethani is my girl, she is my ride or die friend. She’s beautiful, she’s glamxurious, she’s a business woman that knows her shit, she’s a fashionista with a killer body & arms. Her love for dogs in need, and her love for makeup, beauty, and cocktails is everything I look for in girlfriends. We just have so much in common that I enjoy our time we have together.

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Luv my Michael Kors sunglasses…can you see my purple highlights?

So my glow is Black Up Strobing Highlight Stick in Strobs 02 Medium 

On my way to meet up with Bethani I stopped to pick up sunflowers because I knew this would make her smile and bring joy to her day. Sunflowers symbolize adoration, loyalty and longevity and that’s what our friendship means to me.

Bethani selected Little Pub in Ridgefield because it’s one of her many favorite places in Ridgefield. Because she lives in Ridgefield it was a location for us to meet up at because I’m always selecting Terra of Danbury. We talked so much that we could not finish our food. But I did get to try their crab cakes, they were delicious! So lucky to have a girlfriend like Bethani in my life.

What do you like to do with your bestie?

 

 

 

 

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Fashion Night Out In New York

img_4226​When you get invited to attend a Fashion Focus Group in New York inside the Gregory Hotel given by Caravan Stylist Studio you know it’s going to be a fun filled glamxurious evening. The event was hosted by Claudine DeSola founder of Caravan Stylist Studio, actress Alysia Reiner, and designer Tabitha. It was a large group of women talking about something we all have in common…our LOVE FOR FASHION.

I met up with my gorgeous date for the evening Mindy at Grand Central. Mindy and I met some years ago at a photoshoot. Mindy was one of the Connecticut Housewives models for the magazine. While doing her makeup we just clicked talking about makeup and our blog. Mindy’s blog is called Finding Silver Linings. I luv how we both have grown at the same time as a Beauty Influencer.

Having fun on the train

 


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Beauty: “What’s Her Secret” In Closer Weekly Magazine

You always hear me say that it’s an honor to be asked to offer beauty testimony for magazines. When your industry peers select you for your actual makeup artistry, your celebrity resume and not your follow & likes counts it means a lot. So when Closer Weekly magazine Assistant Beauty Editor Lauren asked me to participate in her upcoming article on “What’s Her Secret” I was elated about it.  I was asked to give a beauty quote on actress Joely Richardson makeup look and how wearing a certain eye shadow shade to look younger in seconds.

The current issue is on the newsstand today.

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How Did You Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 

​​​It started out not looking to good because we had such horrible rain here in Connecticut. I’m a GOMEZ, I know, I know I don’t look like one but I am, so Cinco de Mayo is a big deal to me. Because I was teaching my Beauty Blueprint class here in Connecticut I knew that I would be celebrating Cinco de Mayo at home until I saw Terra Danbury posting on Instagram a few weeks ago. So we RSVP’d and was elated about it until May 5th. The crew met up at the restaurant about 5pm and the party began. Thanks Hotel Zero Degrees for hosting a great party. Being from New Orleans, hubby and I are use to partying until the sun comes up. We’re getting old so we couldn’t hang that long but we managed to stay until 10:45 pm. Johnny & Randy was the last to leave, I think they put in another hour…yes indeed.

Our drinks of choice was lots and lots of margarita’s & mojito’s until they were out so we moved on to prosecco while the guys hit the beer & hard stuff. So Randy came up with this brilliant idea to order about 7+ orders of truffle fries so that we would not wake up with a hangover the next morning.

​Next year if you’re in the area definitely spend your Cinco de Mayo at Terra Danbury. As you can see my friends and I had a fantastic time!

​Ladies, Stephanie the bartender makes a MEAN drink so definitely go see her at Terra Danbury.  So now that you know how it went down for me how did you party that evening?

* Boy, was Randy correct, I woke up the next morning not feeling ill at all. So if you go out order truffle fries if you plan on drinking. 

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Getting A Connecticut Mom Cabaret Ready

I started my morning by getting the fabulous Ridgefield Connecticut mom and cabaret singer makeup ready at her home for her performance. Wendy will be opening for Metro Star winner David Baida at the Metropolitan Room in New York. On Friday, April 28th she will be performing her highly acclaimed new solo show, New SCHERL In Town and I am so elated about doing her makeup again for this big night. I love being a part of her glam team seeing Wendy get all glamxurious, she really enjoys it. Some clients will tell me they want something natural with their makeup for an evening look but Wendy love a good beat face. So on Friday night I will make a few changes to the makeup look I gave her today because it’s her opening night. The other half of the glam team who did Wendy’s blowout was done by hairstylist Maghen Cook of MC Hair Designs in Ridgefield, CT.

If you love going to a good cabaret, the glitz and glamour with sultry music, make it a date night in come see The New SCHERL In Town on Friday night in New York. Here are the beauty products I used on Wendy minus the Ardell “demi wispies” lashes.

Tarte Tartelette In Bloom Clay Eyeshadow Palette

L’OREAL Paris Colour Riche Lipstick in Pink Flamingo #180

L’OREAL Paris Infallible Pro Matte Powder in Porcelain #100

L’OREAL Paris Infallible Pro Matte Powder in Nude Beige #300

L’OREAL Paris Total Cover Foundation in Classic Ivory #301

Laura Mercier Bronzing Pressed Powder in Dune Bronze

NARS Kohliner 

 Rouge DIOR Brilliant in #999

STILA Custom Color Blush in Pink

Absolute New York Waterproof Gel Lip Liner in Red Hot

Flower Beauty Shimmer & Strobe Highlighting Palette

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Watch Connecticut Makeup Artist & Her Team Work NBA All Star

Today felt like old times when we would all get together to collaborate about the looks for the NBA Fan Patrol Dancers. I really enjoy creating the looks on what the dancers would look like. It’s such a great feeling seeing not just seeing my artistry work on television but to see a vision of everyone always bring a tear to my eyes. I love being a creative director on set I really luv to create. On this day I needed all 8 of us in the glam room. For the music group The Roots we had a lot of people to get hair & makeup ready.

We just finished getting The Roots dancers hair & makeup ready for their performance.

Here is the makeup palette I created for The Roots dancers for their performance. I didn’t get pics for John Legend dancers because at that time I was downstairs with talent. But we kept very similar makeup looks. At the end of the post you can see both videos of all of our hard work that evening.

L’OREAL Paris Revitalift Miracle Blur, ARDELL Demi Wispies Lashes, Absolute New York Strobing & Shading Palette, Primark Master Eye shadow Palette, L’OREAL Paris True Match Super Blendable Powder, L’OREAL Paris Infallible Pro Matte 24HR Foundation, Palladio Blush, Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain, Absolute New York Waterproof Gel Lip Pencil, L’OREAL Paris True Match Super Blendable Crayon Concealer, Flower Beauty Shimmer & Strobe Highlighting Palette, 

Luv Zoey! Shes an awesome dancer, I’m sure you have seen her dancing with some of your favorite artists.

Leah will be my makeup muse this year. Her face is INCREDIBLE See for yourself. I luv the Flower Beauty Shimmer & Strobe Palette I used on her.

Nikki Hall the head NBA Stylist always do a great job with selecting the wardrobe. She’s a beast when it comes to fashion. I luv the clothes she picked out for The Roots dancers. She nailed all the era’s.

Can I just say how bless it is to be working with singer John Legend again. Men grooming is easy but you really have to know what products to use so they don’t look over made up. Definitely want to thank Jidenna & Daveed Diggs who performed with The Roots for being great gentlemen They treat service people excellent!

OK, I needed a minute after grooming John Legend. What a great guy!!!

This is the L’OREAL Paris Colour Riche La Palette Lip Plum I have on

I like using First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Lip Therapy on guys because it’s not so greasy especially when on TV.

The Roots Performance hereThe Roots Performance here

John Legend Performance link here

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That’s a wrap! I look forward to being the Key Makeup Artist next year in LA.

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Connecticut Bloggers Social Media Meetup at VOVO Organics

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Connecticut Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis

On Saturday I was invited to attend CT Blogger Social Media Meetup at VOVO Organics in New Haven. I was so excited to finally attend one of the meetings. Being that the meetings always take place on Saturday it’s usually hard for me to attend because it’s my most busy day. So I called up my gal pal the fabulous Ilse from Live Learn Luxe It because I thought this would be a great networking event for her to attend. If you have not seen her blog then you need to check her out. Be prepared to be there for hours, I promise she’s FABULOUS!

Wendy and Bonnie did a great job hosting the event and they offered light snacks and wine while the owner Christina offered everyone a complimentary gift bag with a full size bottle of Almond Blossom Skin Oil. With some many great items I made a purchase of Organic Castor Oil & Put The Lime In The Kokonut Body Spray.

I definitely will be visiting VOVO Organics Bath & Body store again as soon as it warm up. Christina shared with us that she just added two new additions to her space; A Tea Bar which provides an array of imported exotic teas from around the world and The Foot Spa to provide a relaxing and healthy foot soak using their exclusive imported Cape Verde sea salt.

Everyone who attend were all Connecticut Bloggers check out there sites here.

Christine Urpin-Charging You Up  Www.chargingyouup.com
Jennifer Lucia-Unfold And Begin http://unfoldandbegin.com

Wendy and Greg-Connecticut Lifestyles http://www.connecticutlifestyles.com

Bonnie Dingus-Home Place https://homeplaceblogger.blogspot.com

Erin Castro-Accidentally Stylish www.accidentallystylish.com

Natasha Gailann-OneWomansStyle.Com

Ilse McDonnell-Live Learn Luxe It http://livelearnluxeit.com

Nicole Cline-Seasonly Creations www.seasonlycreations.com

Cristina Lopes Ayers-VOVO Organicshttps://vovo-organics.myshopify.com

 

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Connecticut Makeup Artist Get’s John Legend Ready For NBA All Star

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Whenever I share with my clients that I will be working the NBA All Star Weekend I always get asked the same question, “You Put Makeup On The Ball Players”? But there is so much more to being the Key Makeup Artist for the NBA during All Star Weekend. Friday through Sunday I have a lot of talents (music artists, hosts, dancers, & players) scheduled for makeup before going on television. One of my favorite talents and someone I worked with before at Sundance Film Festival was John Legend.  John Legend and his dancers were all scheduled to receive makeup on Sunday. I always enjoy creating a makeup look for the dancers so that they could all be consistent with their fashion.

The reason why I selected to share what products I used on John Legend is because so many ask how do you groom a man for television. With John Legend already having consistently even skin, he was easy to work with. My only concern was to hide his dark circles so that he would not look restless on camera. Whenever I’m working and doing a live show, I have know that the products I use will be reliable and give me the finish that I want.

Here are the items that was used to give John Legend an effortless look on television.

1. Absolute New York Makeup Cleansing Tissue

2. Absolute New York Spritz 2 Fix Matte Setting Spray

bareMinerals Invisible Light Translucent Powder Duo • bareMinerals • $32

L’Oreal Revitalift Miracle Blur Instant Skin Smoother Finishing Cream SPF 30 • L’Oreal • $24.99

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Lip Therapy • First Aid Beauty • $12

MAKE UP FOR EVER 5 Camouflage Cream Palette Color Correct & Concealer • Make Up For Ever • $40

Brandy Gomez-Duplessis is a Connecticut makeup artist that service Fairfield County, CT and the New York area.

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Who Rocked It? Allison Williams vs Idina Menzel

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When you been in the beauty industry as long as I have, being asked for a beauty quote by any magazine is a major deal. I was so honored that I was asked about this topic, GREEN EYESHADOW. I’m such a fan of this shade for the eyes so this was an easy one to speak on. I talked about the makeup look that both actress was wearing, it’s Allison Williams vs Idina Menzel. I selected Allison Williams makeup look because it was such a great look for her. The colors were all complimentary for her complexion. Do you agree?

Guess what, I’m being interviewed today to give another beauty quote to Life & Style…GOD IS GOOD!

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This Is What I Have In My Hair & Makeup Kit

Since I’m forced to stay home during Winter Storm Chris I decided to do a few things. One being pampering my skin while working on my hair & makeup kit for tomorrow video shoot with Nestle. And the other is my upcoming assignment this month for the NBA All Star Weekend.

Have you ever gotten overwhelmed with trying to do any type of cleaning & organizing? I think I’m there now, lol. So, I’ll just stay focus on tomorrow assignment first then Saturday I can focus on packing for my trip in New Orleans. It’s a total of 8 hair & makeup people so I just want to make sure I have everything my team will need.

I do want to thank Danielle at Alison Brod Marketing + Communications for sending over goodies to help me with makeup. Here is a quick video to show what they sent me.

This is what I’m bringing with me on tomorrow in another quick little video below.