Saturday, December 19, 2009

Behind the scenes at J. Lopez Allure Jan 2010 cover shoot


Shot by Michael Thompson.  Check out the backstage shots from Allure.com.  Makeup artist Scott Barnes did her makeup and played up bronze and gold tones for the cover.  Love the beachy lighter hair that frames her face!  The crazy head dresses?  well, better left for a picture...


 
To the right is Cuban super hairstylist Oribe



Pretty in pink

 


Thursday, December 17, 2009

60 full size lipsticks for $48!


 Check out this great deal available until they sell out at NYX cosmetics.  You get 60 different colors at 80% off.  Now that's a great deal for all you guys who have kits to fill.  Get them here:
PS.  I know "Harmonica" is a beautiful pink for those of you who are pink lovers......

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Lady Gaga and Cindy Lauper new faces for MAC

I've always thought that Cindy was to the 80's what Lady Gaga stands for nowadays.  Like them or not, they're both style icons.  They're the new Viva Glam models for Spring 2010.  Check out the newly unveiled ad:


Monday, December 14, 2009

How makeup can change your face!

Sorry I haven't blogged for the last week.  I was out of town working on a shoot but I'll should be back on more regularly now.  I really love these pictures because they show you the different combinations of lip and eye makeup that you can use to create all kinds of makeup looks.  Amazing how makeup can change your face.  This girl goes from fresh faced teenager to sultry, sexy vamp.
1-Here's the most natural look.  Clean face, eyebrows just brushed up.  She looks very young here

 2- This look is more finished, skin has foundation. Eyes have mascara and eyebrows are groomed.  Lips are the focus here.

3- Smoky eyes with eyeliner all over and inside the waterline.  Paired with the same lip as in look #2.  Her face takes on a more intense look.
 
4-Glam face!  Gold eyeshadow is dusted on the inner corners of the eye.  More mascara on the bottom.
An orange red lipbloss is added to the lips.  Blush is used here.












Friday, December 4, 2009

Penelope Cruz- Dec/Jan Interview magazine covergirl

Penelope is rocking that 80's wet hair red lips looks in these shots.  They also feature a wonderful interview of her by French actress Marion Cotillard.  Here's a great quote from the interview:
INSECURITY IS SOMETHING THAT COMES WITH BEING AN ACTOR—I DON’T KNOW ACTORS WHO AREN’T INSECURE. I DO THINK I KIND OF LIE TO MYSELF—THERE IS A PERCENTAGE OF EGO INVOLVED. AND I DON’T SAY THAT’S A BAD THING—IT’S GOOD TO KNOW THAT IT’S THERE WHETHER WE LIKE IT OR NOT. BUT EGO IS LIKE A LION THAT WE HAVE TO KEEP UNDER CONTROL.—PENELOPE CRUZAnd the shots from Mikkael Jannson:






Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Cameron Diaz-amazing "V" magazine photos

Shot by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott for "V" here are some great shots of Cameron.  Love the fake tatoos and the makeup is gorgeous.  It's really like the makeup we saw at the Spring 2010 Dolce and Gabanna show.  Matte dark lips paired with eyeliner.  Her hair is such a great contrast to the clothes.   Gorgeous!
I worked with her before and I can tell you she is one of the nicest "celebs" around....