Beaute Memories of #2013

2013 has been what I call, "The Experience".  I had good moments.  Moments I'd like to have changed.  Moments I loved.  Moments I wished were nonexistent.  With all, it was a year of growth.  As a woman, I've grown.  As a friend, I've grown. As a supporter, I've grown.  As an artist and business woman, I've grown.

This post is here for you to relive moments of "The Experience" with me.  If you were apart of any of these moments with me, I'd love to hear from you.

Enjoy!

  

I had the opportunity to work with GooGoo Atkins, Tonya Nelson and Chrystal Rucker in Nashville for The Stellar Awards. 

I attended my first Harlem's Fashion Row event during Fashion Week!

Covered Back Stage Beauty for Mehron Makeup during Fashion Week!

Private tour of backstage, Hair and Makeup room of The Lion King on Broadway! 

I was too happy!!!!

 

2nd year in a row with the infallible Cotton Fashion 24 Hour Runway Show Team 

South Beach. DeShawn Hatcher, Director

2nd year in a row hosting the Social Circle with Taliah Waajid at the World Natural Hair Health and Beauty Show in Atlanta, GA!

I stepped out on real faith and hosted my first event which was a success! 

Working with my faceAtelier makeup family at The Makeup Show NYC!

Meeting Actress Jenifer Lewis during the National Association of Black Journalists in Orlando. I had the chance to work with Jemele Hill (ESPN) 

MY FIRST NATIONAL PUBLICATION!!!! October 2013 issue of American Salon Magazine!

FIRST INTERNATIONAL HAIR MAGAZINE PUBLICATION!!! 

November 2013 Issue of Peluquerias Hair Styles in Barcelona, Spain

December 2013 Issue of Peluquerias Hair Styles Magazine!!!

First male fashion shoot. 

Kamon Sataya, Designer

Logan Thomas, Photographer

SCAD Savannah

The final moment I want to share is the celebratory moment of my website going live.  For the past few years, I've been blessed to get a lot of jobs based on referrals.  Transparent moment: IT DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK! I was referred to an agency and I wasn't selected.  After hard core honest tear talk with a friend and fellow artist, she believed it was because I didn't have a website. I had been using my blog to advertise my work.  It works, but only for a season.  On a Saturday I made a decision that I didn't this issue to continue being an issue.  The following Monday, my site was complete. Kickbutt lessons get results! I'm thankful for "my boo" who didn't hold back on the truth. YOU ROCK! *wink*

My baby was born... www.franceswilliamsmakeup.com

I'm excited about 2014! There are great rewards in store for preparation and I believe I'm ready! I can't wait to share what happens next!

"Balancing My Act" with Danielle Knox for Lifetime TV

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to reveal the beaute of Danielle Knox, Host on Lifetime TV's hit show for women, The Balancing Act!  The show was taped with a live audience during The Southern Women's Show in the beautiful city of Jacksonville, FL.

I always enjoy working with awesome people.  It confirms that anything is possible when everyone is on one accord and ready to get the job done.  That's just what happened with The Balancing Act team!

It was an extreme pleasure working with Danielle.  She's much of a beauty girl and that made the experience even better. I did a purple smokey bronze eye, lots of cheek action and beautiful skin! 

My prized possession beauty product would have to be the Hi-Definition Hydrating Mineral Perfecting Powder by Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics. Wheeew, did this powder save the day!!! I don't know what I would have done without it.  Lights, camera, action is more like... lights, lights and more lights. If you're looking for a powder that works very well against shine and provides lasting results, try it!

The episode of The Balancing Act will air on Lifetime TV, Tuesday, December 18th! I'm super stoked to get my very first TV Project Credit!!!!

DREAMS DO COME TRUE!!!!!! 

For more information about Danielle, click here! 

She has an amazing beauty and skincare line called Play Pretty! 

(be on the lookout for product reviews)

Check out The Balancing Act weekdays on Lifetime TV 7 am est!