Action:
Relaxes the sinews and dredges the channels
Regulates the stomach and resolves dampness
Hi Bellas,
I’m back with another post. I recently took some head shots. I’ll be teaching a class at the Makeup Show NY and needed a picture to put in their publication. I decided to make a post out of it and give you tips for applying head shot makeup to yourself or others.
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I actually took these pictures on a Tuesday night after a long day of work and class, at around 11:00pm lol. It helps to have BF who’s a photographer. Check out my tips!
Tips for the FACE
Flash photography tends to wash out the face a bit, so I applied a heavier amount than usual. I made sure to work on my skin and make sure to contour the heck out of my face. I used the Cover FX cream foundation because it photographs beautifully. It gives great coverage but it also looks like skin. Remember – stay away from products with SPF for flash photography – you don’t want the white cast on film.
Tips for LIPS
For lips, I wanted to stick with a color that was rosy, my lips but better. I didn’t want anything too nude or too dramatic since I wanted this to be pretty neutral. First, I lined my lips and filled them in completely. I wanted them to be defined for the picture. Then I covered it with the lipstick for color. Next, I added a sheer gloss just to the center of my bottom lip. You don’t want to go too shiny all over for headshots because it looks a bit much.
Tips for EYES
For eye makeup, it’s okay to have color, but you want to go for something on the neutral side – browns, creams, etc. I didn’t feel that I had to have completely natural makeup…after all this is a head shot for a makeup artist. As a result, I went for a subtle smokey eyes using grays. I didn’t need to do too much shadow since I stuck on a pair of lashes. Make sure to keep the shine to the minimum. Also, for eyebrows I tried to keep them very clean. Spend a little time on the brows, it really shapes the face.
The Final Look!
Here are some pre-shots to my head shots, lol. I’ll have the official shots in an upcoming post.
Here’s What I Used:
FACE
Cover FX Kit – B
Cover FX Camouflage Concealer – Light
Eve Pearl Salmon Concealer – Medium
Ben Nye Banana Powder
MAC Blunt Blush
Eve Pearl HD Power Duo in Tan
NARS Deep Throat Blush
Skindinavia Moisture Lock Finishing Spray
EYES
Tarte Brow Pencil in Medium Brown
NYX Skin Tone Eyeshadow Base
MAC Holiday Smokey Kit
MAC Feline Kohl Power Pencil
Lancome Black Art Liner
Sonia Kashuk Glamour Lashes
LIPS
Senna Cosmetics Rose Lip Pencil
L’Oreal Barely Nude Lipstick
Pink Lipgloss
Hope this helps! Till next time, Ciao Bellas!
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Atlanta Makeup Artist
Atlanta Photographer
Hi Bellas,
I don’t do too many update videos but this one was necessary. I’ve had a lot of changes going on and wanted to fill you in. If you follow me on twitter I’ve covered this already but I wanted to also reach out to my YouTube and Blog family. I have some exciting news about the Makeup Show in NY so make sure to check out the short video!
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Check out the video!
Here’s a quick re-cap on my life for those of you who can’t watch the video:
Thank you everyone for being patient with me during this stressful time. I think things are calming down now and I’m learning how to balance everything. I still have one week of school left till my one month break and I can’t wait! Let me know if you’ll be attending the makeup show in the comments below, i’d love to meet you all!
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Atlanta Photographer
(New York, NY – Thursday, April 14th 2011) – While attending the 2011 Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s Hot Pink Party at The Waldorf Astoria, supermodel and actress Carolyn Murphy wore a glamorous pink Zac Posen gown. In line with the event’s theme, a pink-clad Murphy glowed as she walked the red carpet in this classic Zac Posen creation.
Supermodel Carolyn Murphy In Zac Posen. Do you love?
TalkingMakeup.com: Daily makeup and beauty blog and makeup tutorials
http://www.officemax.com/
In my home studio I have about 4 of these wire mesh cups from Office Max. They’re really sturdy and I like how they’re narrow at the bottom so you can stack them. I keep these around for when I have clients come over and then I’ll stick the dirty brushes in here until I’m finished and until they’re ready to be washed. I don’t bring these with me on the road though because they’re a bit too wide.
Eve Pearl Cylinder Brush Holder/Case $ 20
http://www.evepearl.com/products/Cylinder_Brush_Holder_Case.htm
This Eve Pearl brush case is often because it’s soft sided and collapsible. It’s secured with velcro so you can have two separate holders. Or you can connec them in order to transport brushes. This is really great for saving space in your kit. Just be careful to make sure they’re positioned up right and the soft cup is filled out because you don’t want them falling over.
9 In Cozzette Vessel $ 21.50
http://kettcosmetics.com/product_info.php?cPath=147&products_id=846
I bought this Rocky Cozette Vessell after seeing Enkore Makeup rave about it. I picked it up at IMATS and got to meet the amazing Rocky himself. These vessels come in 3 sizes. I picked up medium. They come in the signature purple color and are made of a lightweight plastic. The tubes screw together to form a brush case that’s tall enough for longer brushes or they can be split into separate cups. They’re great because they’re semi sheer so you can see what’s in them. My only gripe is that they do take a bit of room in the kit.
Cylinder Makeup Brush and Tool Case $ 49.50
http://yazmo.com/cylindermakeupbrushandtoolcase.aspx
Use code renren for 10% off
This product was sent to me to review a long time ago. I really liked it because it’s super sturdy. Better yet, it contains a metal clip so that you can attach it to the outside of your traincase. This is a big deal because then it doesn’t have to take up any room. The case has a zipper so you can split it into two. The inside has a little net that keeps your brushes from rocking back and forth. It’s pretty sturdy but just make sure to not unzip it all the way or the pieces will separate.
Sigma Makeup 12 Brush Kit – Make Me Cool – Aqua $ 99
http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=2093
This is my newest addition. Sigma came out with their new brush line which comes with a gorgeous brush holder. I love the look of it, and it has two snaps to hold the brushes together, or they separate into two. I actually keep this in my home studio to work on clients just because it looks so cute. Keep in mind, the price also includes the set of brushes.
Hope this helps! If you have any other tips, let me know in the comments below.
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Atlanta Makeup Artist
Atlanta Photographer
Hi Guys,
This is part two of my “What’s In My Drawer Series”. I first featured my body and skincare, now it’s time for hair. Today I’ll show you all of the hair products I use on a daily basis.
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A few of these products are new. I haven’t tried them yet but I’ll let you know what I think.
-Tresemme Fresh Start Hair Deodorizer-I plan on using this with my hair extension to keep them fresh.
Brushes
-John Frieda Blond Ligtening Spray-I got this after watching Tiffany D’s video. She uses it to blend in her roots. My roots are super black so let’s hope this works! I’ve only used it twice so far.
-Tresemme Fresh Start Dry Shampoo -This is my second bottle of this stuff. I don’t wash my hair too often in order to protect the color and not have it be too dried out. I use this to keep it from oiling up at the roots and keep it fresh. It also helps to add body. It’s not my favorite dry shampoo but it’s very affordable and works pretty good.
-Lucido Hair Curling Lotion – I ordered this online a while ago after watching xxpinkx’s blog posts on it. I spray it before curling my hair and it’s supposed to keep the curls. I’m not sure if it really does, but I use it more as a heat protectant and it smells nice.
-Hair Zone Anti-Frizz Serum-I actually got this a while ago from watching a Pursebuzz video. It makes my hair really soft. It’s the bottle of blue hair serum in the picture.
-Hair Zone Split End Mender-Unfortunately I have split ends because my hair is chemically dyed…I use this after the shower to keep my hair from feeling like straw and to hopefully seal those split ends.
Other Serums
Hair serums are absolutely necessary for me to use after the shower. Without them my hair feels like straw. In addition to the blue Hair Zone bottle I have about 3 other ones…
Hair Spray
I’m not too picky with hair spray. I have a random one from http://www.folica.com/ that was sent to me as a part of a review. As long as it smells nice, and doesn’t leave white residue, i’m fine.
Hair Accessories
Random Butterfly clilps, hair clips, and hair ties – my hair is long so I need help holding it back most of the time. I use the the cheap butterfly clips when sectioning my hair for blow drying and curling. I keep all my hot hair tools under the sink – my hair dryer, curling and flat irons.
What hair products do you live by? I didn’t include my shampoo and conditioners because that’s another post!
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Atlanta Photographer
Hi Bellas,
I’m back with another post. Yesterday I showed you the amazing Glamcor mobile studio and traincases but if you are looking for a cost-saving option for right now, this post if for you. One of my lovely followers Ada came up with a great idea for an affordable traincase. She went to the craft store for her solution. You know I love going to my local Michaels to get items for my kit – from brushes, to my kit bag, to decorative items for avant guarde makeup. If you’re in the market for an affordable traincase make sure to check this out!
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From Ada:
Also here’s a tip that I wanted to share—I don’t yet have the funds to buy the Yazmo traincases you recommended so to improvise, I went to Joann and picked up a nice rolling case for knitting! It’s so cute with a damask print and it was 59.99 but i had a Joann’s coupon and it knocked off 40%! So I packed my little caboodle train case into it along with a snapware organizer for my brushes. I was so happy it worked out so maybe if you talk to aspiring artists, you can recommend a rolling knitting case. It’s sturdy and works for now!
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If you guys ever have tips that you want me to feature in a guest blog post feel free to send me an email and let me know.
Ciao Bellas!
Atlanta Makeup Artist
Atlanta Photographer
There’s nothing like a great fitting pair of jeans to show off a sexy butt. But many times what we can’t see from the front is leaving a lasting but undesirable impression behind.
But let’s face it—everyone knows that it’s what is inside the jeans that counts. A well-toned butt looks extra sexy in a nice fitting pair of jeans. Whether perceived by the conscious or sub-conscious mind, a sculpted rear is a symbol of health and vitality.
There is no denying that a small waist and a shapely derriere is attractive under just about any piece of clothing. However, denim jeans have a way of accenting the beauty of a fine set of sculpted buttocks, unlike any other pair of pants.
So what is the secret to a sexy looking jean? It starts with defining the type of legs, butt and stomach you have and then working from there. Although you cannot change the length of your legs or the bone structure of your hips, you can exercise to show off the best parts of your fabulous figure.
A well toned tush is easily attainable with the right exercises and let’s face it, we all need exercise. From aerobic activities that strengthen the heart and burn fat and calories to resistance exercises that sculpt and tone, a women’s fitness program will go a long way to improving the way your jeans fit you.
Some exercises that you can do are the squat, lunge, shoulder bridge and donkey kicks. All of these work the gluteus maximus. To boost the benefits from these exercises, you can step it up to the next level by adding weights to produce better results.
As you progress in your exercise program, you may find your pants beginning to loosen up. Even without changes in the body, you’ve no doubt noticed that all denim stretches as it is worn, which is why it’s best to purchase jeans that are a bit tight in the beginning.
Hi Bellas,
I’m finally back with another video and it’s a good one! Thank you for your patience. It’s been about a month since my last video. I was having some serious technical difficulties with my video software program. I’m glad to be back with a much anticipated video featuring the most buzzed about line in the beauty industry – Glamcor! This innovative brand has been the talk of the town with their amazing, light, studio, and mobile traincase solutions. I got to take a personal tour of the studio and this is only the 2nd video showing these products.
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It is truly a small world. The founder of Glamcor, Shana King is based in Atlanta just like me. She also previously worked with me on A-Design Brushes and we happen to meet again as I was placing an online order. I feel really fortunate to give you guys a sneak peak at all the amazing Glamcor products. Enkore Makeup gave you the first video look and this is the second.
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Fortunately the BF came along to get some great product shots.
Large Mobile Studio – comes with an adjustable, lighted LED mirror, international plug outlets,and an IPOD music player.
Small Mobile Studio – great for weddings and small gigs
Shana King, founder of Glamcor and me.
I actually order the famous Glamcor Light Kit which I’ll feature in another post. I also received the brushes which I will review soon!
The new website launches May 7th. Meanwhile, you can shop for these products at http://store.glamcor.com/
Stay tuned for more from Glamcor!
FTC Disclosure: I was invited by Glamcor to tour the studio. I am not affiliated with the company and not paid to write this post. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.
Atlanta Makeup Artist
Atlanta Photographer
There are inspirational motivators in life that can help you succeed in attaining your goals. But there are also those who actually try to work against your motivation. These people might even resemble assassinators of motivation. For some odd reason, they emit a negative view about everything productive. They seem to have no motivation and don’t want anyone else to have any either. These types of personalities can be fatal to your goals, especially when your goal is a women’s fitness program.
Just like any other goal you have in life, your goal for women’s fitness is one that requires determination, hard work and commitment. That is why you cannot jeopardize your efforts for success by allowing anyone to destroy your motivation.
If these nay sayers are close friends or relatives then you will have to be proactive when dealing with them. Simply tell them of your goals and explain to them that while you love and respect them, you will not tolerate anything or anyone to discourage you from working towards your goals. For those people who are just mere acquaintances or distant friends, steer clear of them for a while. Too much negativity can be too much of a challenge, so if there is a way to eliminate or derail it, then by all means do so.
On the other hand, there are those wonderful people who believe in us and thereby offer motivation for our goals. These people can help you to stay focused and work towards your goal. Their motivation helps to make goals realistic and more attainable.
Fitness4Her offers support and motivation to help you reach your fitness goals. Whether you want to lose weight, gain weight or just improve your fitness level, Fitness4Her offers all the tools you need to get in shape.
Changing your diet is not an easy thing to do, however, if you want to lose weight you will probably need to watch what you eat. This takes motivation, because without it, you are just back to your old ways of eating. Women’s fitness includes diet, exercise and healthy living. Fitness4Her offers a diet that is easy to live by, an exercise program that’s simple to follow and a journal to show your results. In addition, Fitness4Her offers support in the way of inspirational motivations that will keep you focused and working toward your fitness goals.