Archive for the ‘On Set’ Category

On the road check in: Florida!

Friday, May 11th, 2012

I am currently in St. Petersburg Florida with a celebrity client where it is hot, windy and humid….and there are swarms of these wiggly mystery bugs mating everywhere….so much so that I currently cannot go out on my terrace….I’d include a photo of them mating but….it’s pretty gross, to be frank. You don’t need to see that. So, here is a solitary Floridian mystery bug for your perusal….

 

But when there aren’t swarming, mating, mystery insects…..the terrace is where I love to be- where I relax, read and work on my laptop when not creating makeup magic….

 

Happy terrace….you can see my hair getting bigger by the minute from the humidity….

I usually eat my in room meals out there….but not this time. Thanks bugs!

 

The hotel has some beautiful design details which I am crazy about….I love the veranda….the ceiling is gorgeous…..

 

 

Everywhere you turn there are gorgeous palm trees juxtaposed with vibrant blue sky on the property….

 

 

But there is truly no place like home.  Heading back to Hollywood very soon….I can’t wait to see my beautiful fur ball….

 

Beauty Tip: I’ll leave you with a beauty tip for people like me with crazy thick, wavy hair that gets unruly in the heat & humidity. I run a small amount of coconut oil (organic food grade) through my hair.My hair gets a hot oil treatment when I’m in the sun, it adds natural shine, separates tangled pieces and overall it makes my hair look more polished. Coconut oil is probably my personal favorite hair care product. Not to mention….it’s fabulous for your skin. Coconut oil is naturally anti-bacterial. Good stuff!

P.S-  if you are on Instragram, Twitter or Facebook….you can keep track of me there, too. Find me!

 

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Fashion Star: Premiere TONIGHT on NBC!

Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

I had the pleasure of working on Fashion Star as part of the Maybelline New York makeup team. I met some amazing people, had a lot of fun and FINALLY tonight- you get to share in the creation. We worked long hours and we worked hard. So, get ready- here are the Season 1 Designers of FASHION STAR. Hope you enjoy the show! To all of the Fashion Stars watching tonight- you did it! Get ready for the world to see….Love to all.

 

http://www.nbc.com/fashion-star/

 

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New Dermablend videos up at TypeF.com….

Monday, March 5th, 2012

My latest Dermablend videos are up at the Type F website. Follow the link below. They will eventually also make their way to the Dermablend.com site. Hope you enjoy them!

I have MORE videos coming out in the next month or so that I’m excited about-I’ll be back with more about that soon!

 

 

 

http://www.typef.com/video/cover-tattoos/

 

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Vanity Fair DJ Night with Loreal Paris, Fiat & NERVO.

Friday, March 2nd, 2012

Nervo are Liv and Mim Nervo. Gorgeous DJ twin sisters. I had the pleasure of working with these girls for the Vanity Fair DJ Night with Loreal Paris and Fiat pre Oscar party. They did such a great set at the party.

Be sure to check out their website….

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.nervomusic.com/

 

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Dermablend.

Monday, February 20th, 2012

Over the last few months I have been shooting a series of instructional videos for Dermablend Professional. In these makeup application/demonstration videos- I show you how to apply all of the amazing Dermablend Professional products to your skin for any skin coverage needs & concerns. These videos are now available for viewing on the Dermablend Professional website.

On the left side content bar click on “Watch Application Videos”….

http://www.dermablend.com/

We go back into the studio this week to shoot more videos! If this is your first introduction to Dermablend- and you aren’t familiar with their product line, enjoy learning about what they have to offer.

 

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Heidi Merrick.

Monday, February 13th, 2012

I just had the pleasure of meeting and spending the day with Heidi Merrick at her design studio in downtown Los Angeles working on photos for her most recent collection. The clothes were absolutely gorgeous. Here is a sneak peak. There were so many pieces I wanted for myself….

 

http://www.heidimerrick.com/

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Fashion Star Preview

Monday, January 9th, 2012

You can now check out a preview to Fashion Star….2 hour premiere March 13th! So exciting!

http://www.nbc.com/fashion-star/video/preview-fashion-star/1377405/

 

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Happy 2012!

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

Happy 2012 everyone! I’ve been away from the blog for a while. I apologize. I had a very full holiday season with work, travel, guests, cooking, computer issues, you name it- it happened. Back up…. and RUNNING.

I don’t know about you- but I am really excited about 2012. I think people are ready for change. I think people are realizing that they have a choice and a VOICE in that change. A voice to propose change for the better in many aspects of their own lives. I’m feeling it. I’m looking forward to creating a fabulous new year….

Looking ahead- thinking about this time of year and all that it brings to the world of beauty and fashion…..Awards season is coming! Later this month it all begins….I am looking forward to seeing and creating some gorgeous red carpet looks this year. This is always my busy time so I will try to share some good stuff- products, behind the scenes shots, anything I can to bring you in on the excitement!

I have also been exploring A LOT of product over the last month or more- both new brands and classic tried and true and so I have a lot of new favorite things to talk about here and will do so in the upcoming days.

Before I go I wanted to share that in March you can see me on camera again. I’ll be creating makeup looks for the new show Fashion Star on NBC premiering March 13th. Check local listings for the time in your region. The show is hosted by the lovely Elle Macpherson. I am part of the Maybelline makeup team headed up by my friend and fellow Cloutier Remix artist Julianne Kaye. Please visit the Fashion Star site and check out the show! Really looking forward to seeing the show and the final results.

More soon….

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RCK- Red Carpet Kolour.

Thursday, May 12th, 2011

 

Miracle in a bottle? For some women this Spring-Summer season….they may very well be referring to RCK as that very thing. I recently saw an actress who looked the best I have ever seen her look. Hands down. Glowing. Her skin was gorgeous. It wasn’t just her face I was mesmerized by- it was her body….her arms….her legs…..her skin tone looked FANTASTIC. When asked about this- the actress summed it up and credited her uber talented celebrity Makeup Artist, Joanna Schlip, and RCK- Red Carpet Kolour. Turns out-Joanna is also the genius behind the brand RCK.  In her work as a top celeb MU Artist-Joanna saw the need for a body glow that truly performed. MU Artists are constantly looking for the magic elixir or product to make our jobs easier and Joanna actually went to work and DID IT. Body glow is always an issue for Artists- especially for Artists that make up celebrities for the red carpet, or for personal appearances- because we know that our job never ends with just the face. The skin on the rest of the body needs attention and love, too. Especially once the sun pops out during the warmer Spring-Summer months when celebs are showing even more skin- they want head to toe GLOW. For years now, I have been blending several products together to get my desired body glow delivered onto my clients. Those days are over now that I have found RCK. Red Carpet Kolour comes in Light, Medium, and Tan. Packed with vitamins and fragrance free (YES!!)- not only does it perfect and tone the skin…bringing instant luminosity and a youthful glow- it goes to work- actually blending and smoothing away the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks, erasing hyper pigmentation, and veins. Best part is that once it dries- IT DOESN’T MOVE. It will not come off on your clothing. I think it’s time to show some skin………

http://www.redcarpetkolour.com/

 

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Super Solano!

Thursday, February 10th, 2011

Recently, when my beloved Super Solano hair dryer that I had professionally used for TEN YEARS began to make a horrifying high pitched sound when I turned it on- I knew the end was nigh. Too old to be under warranty- ( although you can still mail your older Solano hair dryer to Solano repair for a fee) it was time for me to check out Solano’s new products. I had always loved the sleek, black, minimalist design matched with “super power” performance of my old Super Solano but truth be told- I had always secretly wished it were a little bit more compact for my small hands….

Voila! Meet my new baby….my new Super Solano 3700 Moda.  I am not kidding you when I say it is as if I dreamed up my perfect hair dryer and the genius that is Solano INCEPTIONED me and produced the hair dryer of my dreams for the market……

The technology that backs the overall design of this dryer means that hair gets dried quicker- in the safest way possible. Far Infrared heat dries hair from the inside out. Ceramic, Tourmaline and Ionic technology translates to superior distribution of heat, producing smooth, shiny & protected hair. Music to my ears. Maximum care for the hair while delivering maximum power behind your styling. The compact design of my new Super Solano 3700 Moda feels good in my hands. It has a shorter barrel for easier styling and control. This is big for me. If you are straightening a whole lot of thick hair ( like mine, for example) you could be talking about an hour of work. This little powerhouse is also environmentally friendly- it actually emits low EMF- making it a responsible beauty investment. I’m in love with my new Solano and I look forward to many, many years together…….

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