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Another Fun & Sucessful Beauty Blueprint Makeup Class

Today was another fun full day of Beauty Blueprint Consulting, working with makeup artists Annya & Daisy, lifestyle blogger Ilse, and actress Danielle. Today criteria we focused on new pictures and their artistry…bold, natural, & a wet makeup look.

A lot of people go to makeup & hair schools, but nobody teaches them how to actually work the business side. Being a freelancer is not easy it can be overwhelming. I hear from talents that they really luv the beauty  industry but don’t want to just leave their day job because of fear of not being successful. My 20 plus years in the industry allows you to get work. Each person package is customize to fit their needs especially if you live out the Connecticut/ New York area. Skype is another way for me to help someone who lives miles away. If you know someone who want to pick my brain tell them about Beauty Blueprint Consulting.


So while the girls were setting up I had to sneak in a selfie


My diva lifestyle blogger Ilse wasn’t makeup ready so I’m hiding her face


I luv using L’OREAL Paris Elnett & Absolute HOT hair tools & products on set.

I’m trying to do Ilse hair but in the process she was feeling the song so she gave us a concert. I bet you didn’t know she had some rapping skills.

Back to doing hair using Absolute HOT hair tools

After a few hours of working hard it was time to feed my students. Bubbly is always a treat!

Back to work ladies…Annya is giving actress Danielle a new look for her book.

I wish I had the video camera rollin when Annya nailed putting the lashes on effortlessly

I’m in my zone thinking about something as I finished putting lipstick on

Now it’s time to start taking pics…great job Daisy!

I luv that my students are passionate …who said SCHOOL SUCKS

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Sunday Afternoon Was A Chill Day For Me

Before heading to work I stopped at Wendy’s to get a large bowl of chili. It’s so nippy outside that I just wanted something comforting, cuz a salad wasn’t going to do today.

I only went in for a few hours to clean the display counter with Clorox bleach and to place a Jane Iredale makeup order. We are out of stock on many items from the week so I wanted to get a order together since I’m off on Monday & Tuesday.

Hubby did a great job with selecting these pink & red roses. How sweet of him. He also brought Amy flowers on Saturday at the launch party. He selected the right colors of roses that they actually matched her dress.

Before I left the house this morning I put a little bit of everything in the crock pot to make a spicy gumbo. Still needed a few more ingredients but overall it was delicious! Dinner is now served I’m ready for The Walking Dead tonight, what about you?

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Whip Salon Launch Party Was A Glamxurious Evening

I was so excited about today, being completely booked with makeup applications at Whip Salon and having my friend Annya (makeup artist) with me was everything. Can you believe she cut all her beautiful curls?

My first client of the day was Mrs Rosanne, luv her! She came by on Friday to see me to talk about the makeup look she wanted for today. She gave me permission to give her a strong eye with lashes. My kind of lady…here are all of the Jane Iredale products I used on her. The lashes that I selected was from Red Cherry. I like the Cherry brand a lot, their natural lash band is on point. If you put them on correctly you can not see the lash band, doesn’t matter how close someone get to you.


I definitely have to give a shout out to Lancome for providing me with skincare products to use on my clients at Whip salon.


Katie was my third client this morning. She’s a high school student at Ridgefield High, today is there Homecoming so I had a few girls booked with me and I luv it! I like mixing it up because I get to do a variety of makeup looks.

It was pretty cool doing makeup on Andrea being that she’s one of the designers of the salon. Andrea was getting makeup for our launch party tonight along with her business partner Rebecca.


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I wanted to give Rebecca a sultry eye with Red Cherry lashes and a sheer lip color. I contoured her just a little not to much. I think she look amazing with this type of look.


Luv this #BOMBSHELL hair stylist Monique Ferreira

Can you guess my glass….nope not the one with the pink lips on the rim!

LUV Leslie! She’s my southern belle

A dark eye look really good on Rebecca!

Luv hairstylist Erin, I agree she’s #FOXY…now it’s time for a costume change

My client Veena with her husband Steven

Ryan is a BEAUTY

Hubby is always so supportive of me


My baby boy & baby girl #workfamily

My partner-in-crime the talented Johnny Luoma

I roll with nothing but AMAZING women!!!

I have no clue what Amy & I were up to

My ride or die…the fabulous Amy Pal

GOOD NIGHT!!!!

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Happy Birthday To Self…Queen B

I made it another day…YAY!!!! I am just elated to enjoy another year. Right now it seems that my lupus is in remission. I have been doing really well not having any health problems. That’s enough for me to celebrate in be bless about that.

Tonight is all about me, QUEEN B! so I’m going to have a glamxurious evening! See Ya Bye Luv U Mean It!

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A Libra Lunch Date With My Ride Or Die Chick

Today’s lunch was a celebration of 2 fabulous women who are both Libra’s. Amy recommend Spotted Horse in Westport because it’s one of her favorite spots when in Westport. While at lunch we had a great time chatting about life, being a mother, a wife, business, and careers. I always feel like we can sit in talk for hours. After lunch we walked over to Lucy’s Westport so we can look at the store layout for an upcoming Makeup Happy Hour that will be done at this location. The store is beautiful, I can’t for us to have our event here. I’ll keep you posted so you can come by to see me.

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When You’re Feeling Flirty What Perfume Do You Wear

When You’re Feeling Flirty What Perfume Do You Wear, well my scent of the month is Narciso Rodriguez Narciso. I luv any scent that celebrate sensuality. I luv the smell of musk, floral and woody all mixed together.  The top note of Narciso is comprised of delicate, ultra-feminine accords of Bulgarian rose and gardenia that provide luminosity and subtlety, while the heart of musk. Narciso Rodriguez signature is warmed with amber. Then the base incorporates beautiful woody notes of cedar and vetiver that add natural elegance and strength. Now tell me that doesn’t sound sensual.

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Notes:
Bulgarian Rose, Gardenia, Musk, Amber, Cedar, Vetiver.
Style:
Seductive. Mysterious. Attractive.

 

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Fun Day In NY For NYFW At A NARS Cosmetics Event

In the morning I always start off my day enjoy a nice cup of tea from Donna Karan New York Blend (chamomile, ginger roots, & peppermint). I’ll go sit on the deck and just collect my thoughts and then I’ll have my time with GOD, thanking him for getting me through another day. As you know by now with Lupus, Lyme, & RA, I may look good on the outside but my body thinks I’m about 90yrs old. What I luv about the ladies I’ll be with today they both understand my health issue in they don’t push me to do things are get in there feelings when I can’t do things. Thanks Ilse for my GORG mug, anything NY or NOLA I luv!

We (Brandy, Ilse & Annya) made it to Grand Central Terminal

Stopped by Great Northern Food Hall inside Grand Central Terminal to see what type of snacks they had. 

Ilse & Annya went to check out their menu

BUSY BUSY BUSY, everyone has somewhere to go. This is why I luv the energy in New York

The ladies are so social media driven

Leaving out of ABC Carpet & Home, I’m glad Annya got me out of there cuz I would have spent my kids college tuition this month in this store. Decadent is not even the best word to describe this store. iDIE every time I’m there. Oooh, but I actually look fly. #justsaying

Made it to ABC Kitchen to have a bite to eat and of course have a few cocktails

Toasting to a variety of things; FRIENDSHIP, WOMEN IN BUSINESS, BEING WIVES, WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN…those watermelon mimosas were delicious!

Made it to the W Hotel Union  Square for NARS cosmetics NYFW Event “WhatShe Said” 

 Ilse, your striking is what the mirror should be telling you

Radonm pics: this is what happens when you put makeup artists in a room together we start talking makeup. A young lady name Jeannie @jenlaprincesse  shared with us 2 new makeup items she’s luvin right now so I’m sharing them with you. Both items are from a cool company Touch in Sol. I luv their duo metallic eyeshadow & glitter.

Ladies & Gentlemen meet the talented Uzo, NARS International Lead Makeup Stylist

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This is an art piece to me, like I would put this up in my home. Throw some red glitter on the lips, bling out the eyes.

A little touch up before we leave…I hope I gave you a nice peek of my sexy day with my glam ladies at a wonderful event. Thanks NARS & Melissa for the invite. We had a blast!