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!!!
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!!
I should’ve been a rapper!! Unfortunately, my rhyming skills are very basic. I liken them to a Dr. Seuss riddle, “cat in the hat and all of that.” Go figure, my rap career was over before it began!!! Nevertheless, my love for hip hop music has not waned. Check out what happens when makeup and music collide in the hip hop inspired video below. P.S. Let me know if you too are afflicted with dance face…
Order in the court! It’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice. Today’s case involves a vibrant television personality who I wanted to try a new look on!! You may recognize her from co-hosting Design on a Dime, or you may have picked up a few of her decor tips on AOL (she’s their Living Home Decor Expert), meet 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 on her website www.kellyedwardsinc.com. Don’t forget to subscribe to her newsletter to get the latest tips and techniques from a DIY hottie!!
ADULT SLUMBER PARTY FOR TWO: DATE NIGHT, GET IT RIGHT FINALE
Hmmmm, so your date nights have been going well —eehhhh? Things between you and that special someone seem to be heating up a bit? Check out my third and final installment of the date night, get it right series below. I’ve got a few quick and easy tips that will keep you looking cute if the sun beats you home!!!
If you missed any of the DATE NIGHT, GET IT RIGHT series,
check out previous episodes by clicking archives then click how-to-videos!!!
GET YOUR DRINK ON: DATE NIGHT, GET IT RIGHT PART II
The weekend is here!!! TGIF is in full effect!!! Now it’s time to get yourself fixed up for that cocktail date you’ve got this weekend. No need to worry, I’ve got you covered with my second installment of my three part series date night, get it right. This time we’re gonna sex it up a bit. Meeeeeeoooooowwwww!!!!
For all of you hot gals out there that are heading out for a hot date this week, I’ve got a new three part video series to make sure your makeup routine is on point!!! You’ve got enough to worry about with your outfit— Should I show cleavage? What’s the right hemline? Do these jeans make you want to grab my toosh? HaHaHa!!! I’ll leave all of that wardrobe stuff to you; now let me at your face!!! :)
CHECK BACK SOON FOR PART II of the DATE NIGHT, GET IT RIGHT SERIES!!!
I’ve never been hungOVER, I’ve only been OVER served! Yep, that’s my story and I’m sticking to it! Geesh, my grandma reads this blog, I can’t admit that I’ve been hungover (umm– Hi Nana!). Seriously, there are times when I’ve had a few cocktails with my crew and woke up staring a zombie in the face. NO, I don’t mean next to me in bed! I mean in the MIRROR. The zombie is me. Get it? Huge dark circles around the eyes coupled with grayish dead looking skin…. Anyway, if you’ve ever been in this predicament, I’ve got a few tips to help you HANG on to your looks when you’re HUNGover.
FYI, these tips work for teetotalers too! xoxo
For a couple of laughs check out the Hangover in theaters now!
THREE THINGS I LEARNED ABOUT BEING ON TV
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!!!
I had a blast doing Character Fantasy!!
Big hugs to all involved!!!
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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 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!!
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FIVE MINUTES TO FUNKINESS
I should’ve been a rapper!! Unfortunately, my rhyming skills are very basic. I liken them to a Dr. Seuss riddle, “cat in the hat and all of that.” Go figure, my rap career was over before it began!!! Nevertheless, my love for hip hop music has not waned. Check out what happens when makeup and music collide in the hip hop inspired video below. P.S. Let me know if you too are afflicted with dance face…
Tags: how to videos, makeover, makeup tutorial
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MUGSHOT MONDAY
Order in the court! It’s MUGSHOT MONDAY, the day that beauty violators are brought to justice. Today’s case involves a vibrant television personality who I wanted to try a new look on!! You may recognize her from co-hosting Design on a Dime, or you may have picked up a few of her decor tips on AOL (she’s their Living Home Decor Expert), meet Kelly Edwards.
Check out Kelly’s rap sheet:
Kelly was such a good sport, she let me do whatever I wanted with her!!
Check out more from Kelly on her website www.kellyedwardsinc.com. Don’t forget to subscribe to her newsletter to get the latest tips and techniques from a DIY hottie!!
Photos by Brian Lahiere
Hair by Carrie Fernow
Tags: makeover, makeup tutorial, mug, mugshot monday
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ADULT SLUMBER PARTY FOR TWO: DATE NIGHT, GET IT RIGHT FINALE
Hmmmm, so your date nights have been going well —eehhhh? Things between you and that special someone seem to be heating up a bit? Check out my third and final installment of the date night, get it right series below. I’ve got a few quick and easy tips that will keep you looking cute if the sun beats you home!!!
If you missed any of the DATE NIGHT, GET IT RIGHT series,
check out previous episodes by clicking archives then click how-to-videos!!!
Tags: how to videos, makeup tutorial
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GET YOUR DRINK ON: DATE NIGHT, GET IT RIGHT PART II
The weekend is here!!! TGIF is in full effect!!! Now it’s time to get yourself fixed up for that cocktail date you’ve got this weekend. No need to worry, I’ve got you covered with my second installment of my three part series date night, get it right. This time we’re gonna sex it up a bit. Meeeeeeoooooowwwww!!!!
Tags: how to videos, makeover, makeup tutorial
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DATE NIGHT, GET IT RIGHT
For all of you hot gals out there that are heading out for a hot date this week, I’ve got a new three part video series to make sure your makeup routine is on point!!! You’ve got enough to worry about with your outfit— Should I show cleavage? What’s the right hemline? Do these jeans make you want to grab my toosh? HaHaHa!!! I’ll leave all of that wardrobe stuff to you; now let me at your face!!! :)
CHECK BACK SOON FOR PART II of the DATE NIGHT, GET IT RIGHT SERIES!!!
Tags: how to videos, makeover, makeup tutorial
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THE HANGOVER MAKEOVER
I’ve never been hungOVER, I’ve only been OVER served! Yep, that’s my story and I’m sticking to it! Geesh, my grandma reads this blog, I can’t admit that I’ve been hungover (umm– Hi Nana!). Seriously, there are times when I’ve had a few cocktails with my crew and woke up staring a zombie in the face. NO, I don’t mean next to me in bed! I mean in the MIRROR. The zombie is me. Get it? Huge dark circles around the eyes coupled with grayish dead looking skin…. Anyway, if you’ve ever been in this predicament, I’ve got a few tips to help you HANG on to your looks when you’re HUNGover.
FYI, these tips work for teetotalers too! xoxo
For a couple of laughs check out the Hangover in theaters now!
Tags: how to videos, makeover, makeup tutorial
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