Inside the Life of a Makeup Artist | Luxury Beauty, Reiki Healing & Lifestyle by Brandy
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About 2 weeks ago I shared with you that I was starting a new chapter in my life and that I would share with you my new journey. Well the day has come. I will be the Makeup Creative Director at Whip Blow Dry + Salon in Ridgefield, CT.
Here is a link about my chapter on Ridgefield Hamlet Hub blog.
Come see me at my new home for makeup.
Today’s meeting was at Amy Pal home in Ridgefield, CT. We talked about the details of what the makeup lesson at Whip Salon will consist of. While timing the makeup lesson on my model Cameron, Amy designed a WHIP Salon face chart for me to use after the makeup lesson. Great job Amy, you ROCK!
When Caribbean Posh magazine asked me what were my Top 5 beauty products for the summer that I can’t live without, it was hard to choose. But here are my picks.
3. L’OREAL PARIS INFALLIBLE MATTFYING PRIMER & FOUNDATION
4. MARC JACOBS BEAUTY FEATHER NOIR ULTRA SKINNY LASH DISCOVERING MASCARA
5. STILA STAY ALL DAY LIQUID LIPSTICKS
Last year at this time, I wasn’t healthy enough to work backstage doing makeup at New York Fashion Week. Due to being diagnosed with Lupus, Lyme disease, & RA, I was too weak to even attend events, bloggers lounges, or anything that I had to get out of bed for. This year my body is cooperating with me. I guess it missed Fashion Week as much as I had (…lol). The last few weeks I’ve been shopping my press kit letting everyone know that I’m back and able to resume creating those glamxurious faces. Here are a few pics from past Mercedes Benz Fashion Week of me working backstage doing makeup.
Today I’m at one of my favorite places in Connecticut getting my manicure & pedicure so when I step on that concrete jungle runway I look & feel my best.
To all my autoimmune warriors who’s days don’t looking promising and you’re missing your old life, I promise there’s light at the end of the scary tunnel. You will get your old life back, even if its just a little bit of it. We can conquer our new reality. We can adapt and endure the struggles, embrace and relish the good days, and most of all live, love and laugh ( a glass of wine, a spa day, and a nap doesn’t hurt either).
Well I going to finish getting pampered. I’ll see you in the beauty pages 😉
Normally I’m on the other of the camera side helping with makeup but today I was the talent at this photo shoot. I am so elated about what’s coming up in September. I look forward to sharing with you all the new chapter in my life. This is one of many photo shoots that a fabulous business woman is orchestrating for me.
Looking at this pic I need to go on a quick diet before the next one. See ya bye & luv you mean it!
Today’s wedding vow renewal in Litchfield, Connecticut was one that I was so elated about. My bride is a beautiful model from Trinidad and her husband is a firefighter/DJ. The wedding took place at their beautiful home outdoor surrounded by all of their family & friends from the Caribbean.
When Annya sent me the pics of her dress I knew exactly the makeup look I wanted to do on her in the ladies. So I brought so much makeup with me just so I could have everything at my disposable.
I chose to do all of the makeup outdoor because I wanted that natural light. Since Annya was going to be outside 99.9 % of the day I needed that light because this is how everyone will see her. I didn’t want that heavy face that looked only good in pics. I wanted it to be stunning yet effortless.
If you wanted to find all of the girls of course they were hanging with the beautiful bride.
The food was DELICIOUS…4 of these Shandy Carib lager beer had me feeling really good.
The family, only person missing is 4 month old baby London
Annya Best Friend for life… Yendi Phillipps is a Jamaican TV Host, model and beauty queen who the winner of the Miss Jamaica World 2007 beauty pageant, as well as the Miss Jamaica Universe 2010 pageant.
What a beauty…still can’t believe she had a baby 4 months ago.
The best part about living by the lake is it’s so relaxing! Working from home on a beautiful day like today a girl could not ask for anything else. As I’ve gotten older I like my ME TIME, quiet time. I really get a lot of work done when I’m sitting out on the deck. I turn on some ambiance music from the Parisian scene, electric lounge of Hotel Costes since the deck has surround sound speakers out there. I work so much better when I have on music that makes me think.
I don’t want the summer to go away it’s been WONDERFUL this year.
Good Morning! Started my day off very early in New Milford, CT getting a client makeup ready for her bridal photos. Then rushed home got ready for a lunch meeting. When your passionate about something you can chat for hours. Maghen & I brainstormed talking about our favorite topics, hair & makeup. Can’t wait to share with you what we’re working on. Happy Makeup Monday!
Always rockin purple for #lupus & #autoimmune
It’s almost about that time again where parents will be putting together care packages for their kids heading out to college. Here are a few items that I thought a girl might need her first week leaving home. All of the items can be found at a Sephora near you.
Clarisonic Mia 2 Summer Beauty Bag Sonic Cleansing Set
Coola Sport Continuous Spray SPF 30-Tropical Coconut
Living Proof No Frizz Humidity Shield
Clinique Pep Start Quick Cleansing Swipes
Sephora Collection Green Tea Face Mask
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bun Bum Cream
Sephora Collection Intenstive Instant Moisture Cream
Perricone MD Pre: Empt Series Exfoliating Pore Refiner
The Estee Edit by Estee Lauder Dissolve the Drama 2-in-1 Makeup Remover + Cleanser
Everything I need on my boogie down brown skin to give me a sun kissed summer makeup look. I look so glowy like I been on vacation in the Caribbean soaking up the sun. These products I can use year round when I want to achieve that look.
BECCA COSMETICS AQUA LUMINOUS PERFECTING FOUNDATION in Dark Golden
LAURA MERCIER FACE ILLUMINATOR in Seduction
NICKA K NEW YORK HYDRO LIPSTICK in NY009 GLADIOLA
STILA COSMETICS WONDER BRUSH FOR FACE & BODY
