3. February 2010 by admin.

For my friends who are actors and auditioning for on-camera work I want to educate you on what the industry expects of how makeup is applied for when you get the job.  The best way to understand this is to look at the commercials and/or print ads in magazines.  Take a super close look at the mom’s and ladies in their late 30’s and 40’s and you will see nearly naked makeup.  Mascara is really the only noticeable thing and that’s if you are looking closely.  I bring this to your attention so that your expectations of what you will look like in the finished product are real.  Most of us past 30 put on more makeup in our everyday life and it can be a bit of a shock to feel so stripped back and pale.  Now, there are ways to conceal, cover and enhance that are sheer and natural but even then, less is more.  I know of a makeup artist who was working on “Up In The Air”.  When the director saw in the camera that the eyeliner on the actress was noticeable he went off and yelled about it! 

So, that’s great motivation to take care of your skin.  Eat healthy, look into retinol or AHA products to even out your skin tone, make sunblock your religion and make peace with what you look like with your face having little to no makeup.    

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3. February 2010 by admin.

Bridal makeup can be very rewarding to apply.  It is such an important day in a woman’s life and with all eyes upon her it’s important for her makeup to make her feel radiantly beautiful.  The most challenging thing with bridal makeup can be the expectations.  I have had ladies show me images torn from magazines with a desire to look just like that, however the problem is that with today’s over-retouched images getting that “exact” look is impossible.  It can be a process of translating their vision into a more realistic appearance.  What also needs to be considered is the grooms taste.  In reminding a bride that her future husband will be staring into her eyes he might have a little to say in how much makeup she wears. 

 Generally, bridal makeup, as shown in the before and after images that follow, capture a blushing and glowing bride.  Soft shimmery pinks, crème or shimmery pink powder on the cheek with a brighter lip are most appealing.  Remember, you will be looking at these images in years to come so trendy looks can quickly become outdated.What helps determine the application and types of products used is location of wedding, (outside in the heat?) time of day, (is it natural light, candle, indoor light?) how long she will be wearing the makeup (9:00 am to 12:00 am?)  These details help me decide what type of base she should wear and if waterproof products should be applied. As always, with brides, a run-thru is a must so that she knows exactly what to expect

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