Labels: BLISS Magazine, edgy makeup, editorial makeup, Factory Girl, fashion, hipster girl, Manhatten Beach CA, Mariah Nicole, Nicolas Corradi, smokey eye makeup

I was hired by Artistworks located in Napa Valley, CA to do makeup for singer and vocal educator, Jeannie Deva. I am the first pro makeup artist to give advice to them for shooting talent in HD.
I'm here with Jeannie, her manager Joe, and vocal student Novi. Here are some pictures from our trip so far!

I travel in PINK!

Packed the essentials of my makeup kit in bags by TPG- clear soft-pack

us gals, Jeannie, Novi and I on our Southwest Airlines flight

First wines of the night! Napa Pinot & Zinfandal

First you see them, now you don't! (at 1313 Main Street, Napa, CA)

loving the port & truffle pairing!

Wall of famous sushi destination- Morimoto in Napa, CA

Addicted to Make Up For Ever HD line

Jeannie Deva and Novi in Artistworks studio.  Napa, CA

The beautiful former tannery is now Artistworks

More photos to come!

Labels: Artistworks, Clear soft-packs, HD Foundation, Jeannie Deva, Make Up For Ever, Morimoto, Napa, Novi, pink, TPG

This is my first blog post using the Blogger app on my #iphone!
The recent issue of LA Canvas magazine features a short interview with "sister act" Bleached. I met these LA girls at Santa Monica Pier with photographer Nicolas Corradi .
We had fun with neon lips, flashy prints and celebrity-worthy sunglasses!
So, crossing my fingers this posts correctly :/

Labels: band photos, Bleached, LA Canvas, Nick Corradi photography

this is a face chart I make for brides at the trial to record their colors

August 27 2011- I was just back in town from vacationing in Mexico, so I was still feeling "tranquilo." I wasn't mentally prepared for the weekend traffic & road closures into West Hollywood but the excitement for this wedding gave me the uplift I needed!

MAC shadows Vanilla, Sketch, Print & Make Up For Ever Aqua Eye Liner

I went to middle school and high school with the bride, Dana. We got back in touch through another schoolmate and bride of mine, Valerie (LA bride @ JW Marriott). I always thought Dana was a beautiful girl and she still is! So it was very exciting to do her makeup- I mean look at those eyes!







Thank you to Mi Belle Photography for capturing this day so beautifully for me! Here is the blog entry if you want to see more pictures of their day. OH, and thank you Dana!!

Labels: Aqua Liner, bridal makeup, MAC cosmetics, Make Up For Ever, mi belle photography, The London Hotel, west hollywood wedding

One the great things about doing weddings is I get to meet brides with many different backgrounds, in varied industries, and from different cities.
After doing makeup and hair for Hilary's wedding last summer, she contacted me about another job. The jewelry company she works for, Parade, decided to do something big! They wanted to place an ad in a huge fashion magazine, and they needed a makeup & hair artist to create a mood for the model.  I created a smokey eye makeup look using plums and greys because of her amazing green eyes and auburn hair.

 
I was so excited to get this chance. Parade is a family owned jewelry company that designs exquisite pieces for everyday, special occasions and weddings. We went all around downtown LA with our gorgeous Italian model. Photographer Chance Road created beautiful, urban and romantic images. Having a tear sheet for Harper's BAZAAR is pretty awesome! Hope you like the rest of the images from that afternoon.

Labels: chance road, fashion makeup, harper's bazaar, parade jewelry, smokey eye makeup

bridal hair with braid and loose waves

This is one of my top weddings for 2011! I met the bride, Kristen, when she was a bridesmaid in her to-be sister in-law's wedding in 2010. I love doing hair for blonde because their hair has such great texture. For her role as a bridesmaid, I gave Kristen an up-do with a braid. When it came time for her own wedding a year later, she told me everyone raved about her hair then. I was her favorite hair style! It was an easy decision to add a similar braid to her bridal hair style. Looks amazing, right?!

                                                                                                                                                                             

photo with a vintage look

There is Christina, the earlier bride, 2nd to the bride's left below! Such a beauty. Kristen's bridesmaids were family and friends. All equally fun, beautiful, and their varying looks gave me, Samantha and Kate opportunities to try different makeup and hair styles.

beauty makeup: bridal makeup & her bridesmaids' unique styles

rustic wedding, romantic dress, long hair

ceremony picture at Ojai Valley Inn

Kristen is a girl with STYLE! As you can see from her exquisite gown, and flowers, she has impeccable taste. It's no surprise that she hired Beverly Hills celebrity event designer, Mindy Weiss. Mindy is one of the top event planners and lifestyle experts in the country. I had the opportunity to hang with her that day and I can tell you she is supremely sweet and funny! Very down to earth and committed to her twitter fans! On Mindy's blog, you can see more pictures by the elegant & talented Joy Marie.

Mindy Weiss event design at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa

beautiful bride and look at that hair!

Labels: beauty makeup, Bridal Hair with braid, bridal makeup, cool wedding photography, Joy Marie Photo, long hair, loose waves, Mindy Weiss, Ojai Valley Inn, vintage, wavy hair, Wedding Hair, wedding makeup

next issue of the magazine out soon!

Labels: BandG Photography, Blindfold Mag, conscious couture, eco dresses, healthy makeup, healthy skin, Lindee Daniel, sustainable clothing, wedding couture