:::NEW BLOG::: Behind the Scenes with American Salon Hair Shoot

I recently shared my featured work in the October 2013 issue of American Salon Magazine.  It was a hair shoot wit looks designed by Danielle Keasling on hair, and Zoe Christou Welsh on photography and styling. I am certainly grateful for the opportunity to have worked with such as amazing team. 

I used Mehron's Celebre HD Foundation to create a nice clean canvas on both models.  I'm such a fan of this oil free cream because it blends well and covers any blemishes.  Both looks were Retro Bond Girls! I chose green eye shadow because of Amanda's gorgeous blonde hair. The nude lip and contour added more dept without going dull. I contoured with Graftobian's setting powder palette and Make Up For Ever's Bad Reputation eye shadow palette by James Vincent.  The same was used for Carolyn.  The eye shadow shades are from Coastal Scents' Smokey Palette.

Check out these before looks of both models featured in American Salon.

Model - Amanda Huggins

Model - Carolyn Molloy - Halo Modeling Agency

Revealing Beaute Makeover: HYPERPIGMENTATION and GREAT COVERAGE

Great coverage for dark spots/hyperpigmentation can be achieved. Great products, the right tools and a smooth application is all you need. You can have the perfect amount of coverage, without looking too made up.  Application is key! 

I prepped my client's skin with Nurturing Force Blot Out Offensive Cream.  This product is amazing.  The oil control ingredients are tried and true. It's a primer, oil control and moisturizer all in one.  I used Mehron Celebre Pro Foundation as the foundation and concealer for the under eye are. It provides great buildable coverage and it's oil free. I like that the product is smooth, and doesn't have a grainy texture. I used Iman's Second to None Semi Loose Powder to set the foundation. 

I was able to achieve a smooth application of the makeup by applying it with a Beauty Blender. You can never go wrong with it.  The form and shape allows you to get into every area of the face.  

#NYFW Backstage Beauty: @MehronMakeupNYC meets @MalanBreton at Pier 59 Studios

I covered backstage beauty for Mehron Makeup during NYFW for their sponsored show with Taiwan born designer, Malan Breton.

The look was designed by Key Makeup Artist, Dani Fonseca. The inspiration came from the classic American beauty, Marilyn Monroe.  I loved the 1950's inspiration. Beautiful porcelain skin, red lips and a beauty mark is definitely a way to set the mood for the runway!

Classic red lip created with Mehron's Big Apple (Red) Lip Cream

The beauty mark gave just the right touch for the "Marilyn look"

Fonseca used Mehron's Celebre' HD Pro Foundation to create flawless skin.

Mehron's Fuller Eye Lashes were used to complete the eyes with 

Natural Wheat and Carbon Eye Powders.

Pearl Precious Gems was also blended to soften the eye.

Cheeks were contoured with Mehron's Cocoa Eye Powder 

and Geranium Cheek Cream was used to add a pop of color.

Event press release

Images were taken with my iPhone

Mehron Makeup Fall 2013 New York Fashion Week Malan Breton

Pier 59 Studios