Sunday, August 7, 2011

HANDS UP, this is a STICK ON!!!

The topic of today is not burglary, nope, it's the new trend:
STICK ON NAIL ART
I will admit, at first I immediately discounted it as press on nail quality, which we all know is certifiably C-R-A-P, not an option.
Buuuuut.....
Apparently, I was wrong. 
I overheard some women I trust talking about them, and going on, and on... So I knew I should give them a whirl.

I first tried Sally Hansen Salon Effects in "Laced Up"
 I loved them.
It took a little bit of skill to apply them, but then again so does painting your own nails. Patience, and following the directions is key when applying stick on nail art. One thing I noticed was that I always thought I needed a smaller strip than I actually did, so I'd have to peel it back off and use the next size up. I wasted a few sizes learning this but it turned out okay because they include between 8 and 10 sizes to fit most finger nails, so I had enough.

Then, I tried a different brand, Nail Couture Los Angeles in Gemstone.

They have a way cooler selection of designs, but they are a little more difficult to put on. They are called "nail foils" by this brand, which confused me because they felt more like paper. And their method of application is a little different as well, clear nail polish is required on top and underneath of the "foil". Sally Hansen was just, stick em' on and you're done basically...

Overall... I like this trend. I feel like my nails look super cool, and they do stay on pretty well!!
Try them!!

Monday, August 1, 2011

Numero Magazine

Bible.
I just purchased my first of what I KNOW will be a library full.






*all photos Numero magazine

Monday, May 2, 2011

I am a LIPSTICK QUEEN, no wonder I love this product....

Hey guys! I have a new fantastic brand I want you to all run out and try!!!
I first saw it in another artist kit, and was very curious because the packaging was very discrete...
clear, no blatant label, and cute...but she used it on every single model she did. It HAD to be good....

Either alone, or over any other lip stick or liner, it was UNBELIEVABLY shiny and yummy!

My first addition is the 
Shine- Hard Core Gloss in Wine Sinner, but only because they were out of clear...
It is sticky, colorful, and a must have for any Lipstick Queen. Trust me...

Friday, April 29, 2011

Supermodel Irina Shayk

I had the pleasure of doing Irina for a signing of her SI issue for The Red Cross Disaster Relief.
 then off to Cantamessa Jewels U.S. Launch event



Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Playing with makeup and culture

A party called Forbidden Flesh got my attention.
It was in the theme of Middle Eastern Tradition, reworked by us Western freaks.





The BEST self tanner...

Hands down, my favorite:





Friday, February 18, 2011

I ♥ Apples... Especially BIG Ones.

OK, it's official. I'm bi-coastal.
First gig in NY
DELLA ROSE
Ad Campaign
2011











AAannnddd...
I helped get the Sports Illustrated 2011 suimsuit models ready to read the iconic Top Ten list of The Late Show with David Letterman!
...pretty excited.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Miss Erica Dee: "Golden" mixtape shoot





Photos: Piet Suess
Hair, Makeup, Styling: Me
Get "Golden" the mixtape Feb 14th

Monday, February 7, 2011

Talk about profesional...!!!

 Touch ups on Bokeem Woodbine
 Model Pua Perry | Shooting Miss Be Designs
 Actress: Brenda Strong
 Salton Sea shooting Kucoon s/s 2010
 wedding candid
 Sirens© shoot
 on set: "Spaceboy"
actress/model: Vanessa Gomez
 in the desert
 model: Dana P.
I really do LOVE my job... 
I get the opportunity to be creative, meet interesting people, and play dress up!!!