I recently reconnected with a client of mine who is a fantastic dancer!! I worked with Sue and her husband on a commercial, that featured the couple showing off their dancing skills. One thing I can say about this couple is that they can really move!! The other day, Sue posted a beauty question on my facebook page about a product that she doesn’t want moving!!!
Question: How can I stop my lipstick from running?
Answer: Matte lipstick formulas aren’t as likely to run as quickly as those lipsticks that contain a a lot of emollient. Grabbing a matte lipstick is your first option!! However, If your absolute favorite lip color isn’t matte, there are a couple of options that you can try: Pick up a lipstick primer. Lipstick primers were developed to make your lipstick behave!! They’ll grab a hold of your lipstick and won’t let go!! Another option is using a plain old Chapstick– apply it to your lips making sure to go outside of your lip line a smidge. The waxy substance will fill in any fine lines that your lipstick might settle into.
Quick tip: Wearing lip pencil as lipstick is also an option. Fill in your entire lip with the pencil, dab a tiny bit of gloss to the center of your lip. Talk about staying power!!!
Here’s a lipstick primer from Too Faced,
click the image below if you want to try it!!
If you have any beauty questions of your own feel free to drop me a line, and I’ll have answers for you every Wednesday!!!
Hey, Hey, It’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice. Today’s case was a challenge. I happened to be working with Nico Malvaldi, a photographer who adores film noir. Nico wanted me to do a french femme fatale look on the model that we were working with. I realized early on that she didn’t have the typical bone structure that I’ve always associated with the look. Ohhhhh I love a challenge.
Here’s the rap sheet:
I started with a cream foundation to even out all skin discoloration
the lip line was extended with MAC magenta lip liner
hot pink lipstick was then applied on top of the liner
Check out our femme fatale in action!!!!
I’d say this case is officially closed!!!
Are you or someone you know interested in having your makeup done? Have you fallen into a rut with your day to day look? Do you have a hard time choosing colors that will look great on you? Do you have a big event that you need to look fab for? If so, send me a picture and your reason why you want your face painted and you could be next on MUGSHOT MONDAY!!! All participants must reside in, or plan to visit NYC. Mail photos and info to info at doihavelipstickonmyteeth.com
check back every Monday to see the transformations.
Order in the court! It’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice. I got an email recently from Karolina complaining that whenever she wears eyeliner, she feels like she’s starring in a bad 80’s movie. It was my goal to bring that eyeliner into the new millennium!!
Check out Karolina’s rap sheet:
Karolina’s skin has been reacting to the humidity,
so we used a tiny bit of moisturizer.
Giorgio Armani foundation was used in 4.5 and 6.5
Benefit’s hoola bronzer was used on checks, forehead, and the bridge of the nose
Order in the court! It’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice. Have you seen Style networks show Tacky House yet? If so then I’m sure you’ve already fallen in love with design hottie Kelly Edwards.
Check out Kelly’s rap sheet:
Kelly’s brows are sparse, but i wanted to soften the color so i bleached them
Kelly was such a good sport, she let me do whatever I wanted with her!!
Check out more from Kelly here on this clip from Tacky House. I can’t take the credit for Kelly’s look on the show, but I would definitely love to work with her again!!!
You have no idea how exciting it was for me to have the chance to do a makeover on TV!! The experience was pretty freakin’ fantastic!!! I’d spent the last three years doing makeup behind the scenes at the Rachael Ray show, but had never had the opportunity to work my magic on camera!!! Lucky for me, the extremely awesome folks over at USA’s show Character Fantasy gave me a shot!!!
Here are 3 things that I learned about being on the tellie!!!
1. A little clinical strength antiperspirant never hurt nobody!! Out of nowhere, I started sweating like a dieter in a donut shop (thanks for that one David). Had I not double-downed on the deodorant, it would’ve been pit stain city!!!!
2. Spanx are your friend!! A great look starts with a good foundation garment. Just like a great makeup look starts with a great foundation. Its all relative!!!
3. Invest in the dress!! Most of my stylist friends usually say invest in shoes and hanbags, because those items can make a cheap outfit look expensive. Well in TV land, your feet may not show, and more than likely, you wont have your handbag on your shoulder!! I broke the bank for these lovelies, but they never saw any air time!!!
All rise, it’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice!! You guys know that my obsession with eyebrows is never ending!!! When met Julie I just had to get my hands on her!!
Have you ever met someone that makes you laugh so hard a snot bubble comes out of your nose? Well that’s what happened to me when I worked with comedian Amy Schumer. Amy had me laughing like a hyena when I did her makeup for Cosmopolitan. That girl is wrong on so many different levels!!! I seriously couldn’t believe some of the stuff that came out of her mouth!!!
All rise, it’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice!! My inbox has been flooded with questions about what makeup I used on my gender bending video “X-Files”. So I figured I’d repost that makeover as a MUGSHOT and share all of the details!!
Check out Anthony’s rap sheet:
First I prepped the skin with an ultra creamy moisturizer
Brows were lightened with facial bleach to soften the expression
Dermablend and RCMA foundations were used for a flawless coverage
What’s your fantasy? Whoooaaa hold on a second — I meant your G rated, suitable for children fantasy!!! HAHAHa!! Catch me this Saturday on USA’s show Character Fantasy. I’m making a girl’s fantasy come true!!! For all the fellas that read this blog, you won’t be disappointed –Character Fantasy is airing during the commercial breaks of Casino Royale, so there will be plenty of sexy Bond girls to hold your attention!!
All rise!! It’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice. This week we’ve got a case that was a lot of fun to tackle. Meet my friend Lauren. I’ve been doing makeup for quite a while now, and to this day, I’ve never met a bride like Lauren. Lauren was absolutely the most laid back bride I’ve ever met! On her wedding day, there were no last minute jitters and no minor details being fussed over. The bride and groom were in chill mode!!! In fact, before the wedding, the couple played bocce ball and shared a few beers with wedding guests on the beach. Consequently, that’s when my girl got sunburned!!!
After the cream soaked in a bit, I applied Shu Uemura base control in green
(this product cancels out redness and saved my life that particular day!!!!)
It’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice!! Bright colors are all the rage this summer, try it on your eyes, lips or even your fingertips!! Well it doesn’t get any brighter than neon!! Try it if you dare!!!
Order in the court, it’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice!! Karla Jones, my mother, has had a great couple of years. She’s celebrated her 61st birthday and also married the love of her life !! With such a busy schedule, Mamacita hadn’t had time to pamper herself.
Check out Karla’s rap sheet:
First I groomed her brows
creme facial bleach was used to lighten the brow color
Get ready for the drama to ensue as MTV’s reality show the City returns Tuesday night at 10:30. I recently worked with some of the ladies for this season’s promos. I nearly died from cardiac arrest swooning over the fashions that were wheeled in for the shoot!!! Ladies, if any of those Louboutins need a babysitter, they can come stay with me anytime!!!
It’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice!! I love when I can laugh the entire time I’m working. Such was the case when Tamara stopped by to get MUGGED. Take a look at her transformation.
Tamara’s rap sheet:
Skin was prepped with Kiehls Ultra Facial Moisturizer
Some of you may know that I’ve had the pleasure of working with Rachael Ray for the past few years. Rach fans everywhere always ask what products I’m using on Mrs. Ray!! Alright folks, here’s a list of all the goodies that I used on Rach’s April magazine cover!! I’ve even made shopping easy for you–just click the links and you too can look good enough to eat!! Yum-O!!!
My girl Fiona, one of the bloggers over at Point, Counterpoint sent this question to my inbox:
Question: How long should I keep my mascara?
Answer: Mascara is heebbie jeebie prone!! In other words, mascara has a tendency to become bacteria ridden. With that in mind you’ll want to get a fresh tube every three or four months. Adding water to dried up mascaras only makes things worse, so don’t do it!!
Quick tip: Don’t pump your mascara wand, you’re only pushing air into the tube making it dry out faster.
Time to change your mascara? Click the image below!!
If you have any beauty questions of your own feel free to drop me a line, and I’ll have answers for you every Wednesday!!!
It’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice!! I love aggressive eyebrows!! Whenever I find a face that can handle a pair of hairy looking caterpillar brows, I’m quick to paint them on!! Take a look at how they frame a face.
A while back I wore a great pair of high waist jeans to work. I love high waist jeans!! They don’t show crack, and they accentuate a curvy figure!! I think they’re super sexy!! On my lunch break, I hop on facebook and see that one of the male crew members on set has posted how much he hates high waist jeans!! Yes Leigh, you are on blast!!! I confront Leigh about his status update, we laugh like hyenas, and he DENIES that my jeans spurred the remark!! Leigh-de-poooh, did your nose grow? Recently, a similar “situation” occurred, take a look at the video below to see what was posted on facebook this time!!
In case you didnt know, I absolutely love my job!! I’m a makeup artist, the work that I do is fun for me!!! However, there was this one time on a photo shoot that I was forced to rub lotion on this really sexy football player with a super hot chiseled body for GQ magazine. Oh my gosh what a horrible job (wink, wink)!! I had to repeatedly put my hands on Chad Ocho Cinco’s rock hard abs because the magazine had him jumping in a pool over and over. My job was to make sure that his skin didn’t get dried out from the chlorine, and his lips didnt get chapped. Talk about hard work (yes ladies, I know your hearts bleed for me)!!!
As it turns out, Mr. Ocho will be fox trotting on Dancing with the Stars!!! Yes, my DVR is already set!! Check out one of my favorite clients on Dancing with the Stars tonight on ABC!!
Yippee, the questions for Whatchawannaknow Wednesdays keep rolling in!! Thank you guys for supporting the site!! Let’s check out this week’s question:
Question: What’s the difference between using a brush or sponge?
Answer: Brushes and sponges have their benefits, and I actually work with both. As a general rule of thumb, brushes don’t absorb as much product as a sponge will. If you want to be frugal and stretch the length of time you have a product, try using a brush or your fingers. Sponges on the other hand allow you to use a stippling technique that is great for blending.
It’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice!! When I met Joan she immediately told me that she does not like makeup!!! Uhhhooohhh!! I knew that I had to use a very simple approach in order for her to feel good about what I’d done. I’ve always said that the biggest transformations happen on the inside, so my challenge was to make her feel comfortable wearing (what i consider) a minimal amount of makeup without feeling overdone.
Check out Joan’s rap sheet:
Joan’s skin was prepped with moisturizer
I used a tweezerman tweezers to remove the super fine brow hairs
Brightening concealer was used under the eyes
Brows were filled in with brow powder
Nars Laguna bronzer was used in the hollows of the cheeks
Benefit georgia blush was used on the apples of the cheeks
Laura Mercier stardust was used to give the skin luminosity
Bobbi Brown orange lipstick was used with a sheer gloss on top
I later heard that Joan wore her makeup all day. The biggest transformations happen on the inside!!!
A friend and fellow blogger Siiri Sampson had a few makeup questions that she needed answered!! I’m always there for my girls, so without further adieu, here’s DIHLOMT’s very first makeup Q&A!!!
Question: How often should I clean my makeup brushes? is Johnson’s baby shampoo good for cleaning them?
Answer: Brushes used for powder should be cleaned weekly with a mild shampoo or cleanser. Brushes used for liquids and creams should be cleaned daily. Johnson & Johnson’s baby shampoo is excellent for cleaning some of your brushes, but those brushes that come in contact with oil based products need to be cleaned with products that can break down emollient. Celeb makeup artist Sam Fine always cleans his brushes with Dawn dish detergent –it cuts grease. Go figure!!
Quick tip: Allowing your brushes to dry with hairs facing down prevents moisture from loosening the glue in the ferrule. This way your brushes will shed less.
If you have any beauty questions of your own feel free to drop me a line, and I’ll have answers for you every Wednesday!!!
WHATCHAWANNAKNOW WEDNESDAY
I recently reconnected with a client of mine who is a fantastic dancer!! I worked with Sue and her husband on a commercial, that featured the couple showing off their dancing skills. One thing I can say about this couple is that they can really move!! The other day, Sue posted a beauty question on my facebook page about a product that she doesn’t want moving!!!
Question: How can I stop my lipstick from running?
Answer: Matte lipstick formulas aren’t as likely to run as quickly as those lipsticks that contain a a lot of emollient. Grabbing a matte lipstick is your first option!! However, If your absolute favorite lip color isn’t matte, there are a couple of options that you can try: Pick up a lipstick primer. Lipstick primers were developed to make your lipstick behave!! They’ll grab a hold of your lipstick and won’t let go!! Another option is using a plain old Chapstick– apply it to your lips making sure to go outside of your lip line a smidge. The waxy substance will fill in any fine lines that your lipstick might settle into.
Quick tip: Wearing lip pencil as lipstick is also an option. Fill in your entire lip with the pencil, dab a tiny bit of gloss to the center of your lip. Talk about staying power!!!
Here’s a lipstick primer from Too Faced,
click the image below if you want to try it!!
If you have any beauty questions of your own feel free to drop me a line, and I’ll have answers for you every Wednesday!!!
Check me out on Facebook!! click here
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WHATCHAWANNAKNOW WEDNESDAY
I recently reconnected with a client of mine who is a fantastic dancer!! I worked with Sue and her husband on a commercial, that featured the couple showing off their dancing skills. One thing I can say about this couple is that they can really move!! The other day, Sue posted a beauty question [...]
MUGSHOT MONDAY
It’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice!! I love when I can laugh the entire time I’m working. Such was the case when Tamara stopped by to get MUGGED. Take a look at her transformation.
Tamara’s rap sheet:
Looking good girlfriend!!!
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MUGSHOT MONDAY
It’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice!! I love when I can laugh the entire time I’m working. Such was the case when Tamara stopped by to get MUGGED. Take a look at her transformation.
Tamara’s rap sheet:
Skin was prepped with Kiehls Ultra Facial Moisturizer
Giorgio Armani foundation was used [...]
YOU LOOK GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT
Some of you may know that I’ve had the pleasure of working with Rachael Ray for the past few years. Rach fans everywhere always ask what products I’m using on Mrs. Ray!! Alright folks, here’s a list of all the goodies that I used on Rach’s April magazine cover!! I’ve even made shopping easy for you–just click the links and you too can look good enough to eat!! Yum-O!!!
Get the Goodies:
Brows, Eyes, Bronzer, Cheeks, Lips
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YOU LOOK GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT
Some of you may know that I’ve had the pleasure of working with Rachael Ray for the past few years. Rach fans everywhere always ask what products I’m using on Mrs. Ray!! Alright folks, here’s a list of all the goodies that I used on Rach’s April magazine cover!! [...]
WHATCHAWANNAKNOW WEDNESDAY
My girl Fiona, one of the bloggers over at Point, Counterpoint sent this question to my inbox:
Question: How long should I keep my mascara?
Answer: Mascara is heebbie jeebie prone!! In other words, mascara has a tendency to become bacteria ridden. With that in mind you’ll want to get a fresh tube every three or four months. Adding water to dried up mascaras only makes things worse, so don’t do it!!
Quick tip: Don’t pump your mascara wand, you’re only pushing air into the tube making it dry out faster.
Time to change your mascara? Click the image below!!
If you have any beauty questions of your own feel free to drop me a line, and I’ll have answers for you every Wednesday!!!
Check me out on Facebook!! click here
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WHATCHAWANNAKNOW WEDNESDAY
My girl Fiona, one of the bloggers over at Point, Counterpoint sent this question to my inbox:
Question: How long should I keep my mascara?
Answer: Mascara is heebbie jeebie prone!! In other words, mascara has a tendency to become bacteria ridden. With that in mind you’ll want to get a fresh tube every three or [...]
MUGSHOT MONDAY
It’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice!! I love aggressive eyebrows!! Whenever I find a face that can handle a pair of hairy looking caterpillar brows, I’m quick to paint them on!! Take a look at how they frame a face.
Aggressive brow check list:
Check out the behind the scenes video
Aggressive brows are hot!!
Video images by Nico Malvaldi
www.Nicomalvaldi.com
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MUGSHOT MONDAY
It’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice!! I love aggressive eyebrows!! Whenever I find a face that can handle a pair of hairy looking caterpillar brows, I’m quick to paint them on!! Take a look at how they frame a face.
Aggressive brow check list:
Skin was prepped with Avene [...]
THE SITUATION
A while back I wore a great pair of high waist jeans to work. I love high waist jeans!! They don’t show crack, and they accentuate a curvy figure!! I think they’re super sexy!! On my lunch break, I hop on facebook and see that one of the male crew members on set has posted how much he hates high waist jeans!! Yes Leigh, you are on blast!!! I confront Leigh about his status update, we laugh like hyenas, and he DENIES that my jeans spurred the remark!! Leigh-de-poooh, did your nose grow? Recently, a similar “situation” occurred, take a look at the video below to see what was posted on facebook this time!!
Click here and join me on Facebook!!
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THE SITUATION
A while back I wore a great pair of high waist jeans to work. I love high waist jeans!! They don’t show crack, and they accentuate a curvy figure!! I think they’re super sexy!! On my lunch break, I hop on facebook and see that one of the male crew members on set [...]
DANCING WITH THE STARS
In case you didnt know, I absolutely love my job!! I’m a makeup artist, the work that I do is fun for me!!! However, there was this one time on a photo shoot that I was forced to rub lotion on this really sexy football player with a super hot chiseled body for GQ magazine. Oh my gosh what a horrible job (wink, wink)!! I had to repeatedly put my hands on Chad Ocho Cinco’s rock hard abs because the magazine had him jumping in a pool over and over. My job was to make sure that his skin didn’t get dried out from the chlorine, and his lips didnt get chapped. Talk about hard work (yes ladies, I know your hearts bleed for me)!!!
As it turns out, Mr. Ocho will be fox trotting on Dancing with the Stars!!! Yes, my DVR is already set!! Check out one of my favorite clients on Dancing with the Stars tonight on ABC!!
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DANCING WITH THE STARS
In case you didnt know, I absolutely love my job!! I’m a makeup artist, the work that I do is fun for me!!! However, there was this one time on a photo shoot that I was forced to rub lotion on this really sexy football player with a super hot chiseled body [...]
WHATCHAWANNAKNOW WEDNESDAY
Yippee, the questions for Whatchawannaknow Wednesdays keep rolling in!! Thank you guys for supporting the site!! Let’s check out this week’s question:
Question: What’s the difference between using a brush or sponge?
Answer: Brushes and sponges have their benefits, and I actually work with both. As a general rule of thumb, brushes don’t absorb as much product as a sponge will. If you want to be frugal and stretch the length of time you have a product, try using a brush or your fingers. Sponges on the other hand allow you to use a stippling technique that is great for blending.
I LOVE this brush from Prescriptives,
click the image to add it to your collection!!
Quick tip: Synthetic haired foundation brushes rock!!! Don’t forget that your fingers are fantastic makeup tools as well!!!
If you have any beauty questions of your own feel free to drop me a line, and I’ll have answers for you every Wednesday!!!
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WHATCHAWANNAKNOW WEDNESDAY
Yippee, the questions for Whatchawannaknow Wednesdays keep rolling in!! Thank you guys for supporting the site!! Let’s check out this week’s question:
Question: What’s the difference between using a brush or sponge?
Answer: Brushes and sponges have their benefits, and I actually work with both. As a general rule of thumb, brushes don’t absorb as much [...]
MUGSHOT MONDAY
It’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice!! When I met Joan she immediately told me that she does not like makeup!!! Uhhhooohhh!! I knew that I had to use a very simple approach in order for her to feel good about what I’d done. I’ve always said that the biggest transformations happen on the inside, so my challenge was to make her feel comfortable wearing (what i consider) a minimal amount of makeup without feeling overdone.
Check out Joan’s rap sheet:
I later heard that Joan wore her makeup all day. The biggest transformations happen on the inside!!!
Photo by David Johnson
He’s my hero!!!
www.davidjohnsonphoto.com
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MUGSHOT MONDAY
It’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice!! When I met Joan she immediately told me that she does not like makeup!!! Uhhhooohhh!! I knew that I had to use a very simple approach in order for her to feel good about what I’d done. I’ve always said that [...]
WHATCHAWANNAKNOW WEDNESDAY
A friend and fellow blogger Siiri Sampson had a few makeup questions that she needed answered!! I’m always there for my girls, so without further adieu, here’s DIHLOMT’s very first makeup Q&A!!!
Question: How often should I clean my makeup brushes? is Johnson’s baby shampoo good for cleaning them?
Answer: Brushes used for powder should be cleaned weekly with a mild shampoo or cleanser. Brushes used for liquids and creams should be cleaned daily. Johnson & Johnson’s baby shampoo is excellent for cleaning some of your brushes, but those brushes that come in contact with oil based products need to be cleaned with products that can break down emollient. Celeb makeup artist Sam Fine always cleans his brushes with Dawn dish detergent –it cuts grease. Go figure!!
Quick tip: Allowing your brushes to dry with hairs facing down prevents moisture from loosening the glue in the ferrule. This way your brushes will shed less.
If you have any beauty questions of your own feel free to drop me a line, and I’ll have answers for you every Wednesday!!!
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WHATCHAWANNAKNOW WEDNESDAY
A friend and fellow blogger Siiri Sampson had a few makeup questions that she needed answered!! I’m always there for my girls, so without further adieu, here’s DIHLOMT’s very first makeup Q&A!!!
Question: How often should I clean my makeup brushes? is Johnson’s baby shampoo good for cleaning them?
Answer: Brushes used for powder should be [...]