♥ Upcoming Photo Shoot - Who Wants "IN"??? ♥

I am currently in the beginning stages of prepping my 1st Photo Shoot all by myself (as far as the MAKEUP goes). The reason for this shoot is to work on building my portfolio with some new, nice professional images as far as the MAKEUP goes!

So here is what I am looking for:
-Photographers looking to UPDATE their portfolios (samples of work must be available)
-Hair Stylist looking to also build their portfolios
-Wardrobe Stylist also looking to build their portfolios
-Fashion Designers looking to push their lines & also build their portfolios
-Female & Male Models of all ethnicities

Here is what I need the interested\inquiring minds to do:
Follow My Blog Site @ http://www.TheMADDivaMakeup.Blogspot.com/

Leave a comment on the “Model Casting Call” blog explaining:
-(A) WHY you are interested in the shoot
-(B) Why we should select you for the shoot
-(C) Your input of what “look” you would like to go for
-(D) What colors you would like to rock

Please also send an E-mail to: BookMissLynique@gmail.com
complete with:
2 Headshots and 2 Full Body Shots
your measurements, shoe size, link to your work, etc.

We are shooting for a date sometime in MAY 2010!
Be sure to specify what it is that you do.
(i.e. model, hair stylist, photographer, etc.)

Please Note:
This will NOT be a PAID shoot THIS GO ROUND, however, you will get either your "RAW\UNTOUCHED" Images if you bring a Photo CD to the shoot, as well as your makeup done by MYSELF, and we are asking that you come with your hair already done\straighten, or depending on my responses from my HAIR STYLISTS, if you come THOROUGHLY washed, blow dried & straighten then we will also be able to do your hair on set!

STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS TO COME!

♥ Good Luck to you! ♥

♥ KD Aubert does the GoDaddy.com Commercial ♥

Cheers to my FIRST COMMERCIAL SHOOT!
I had the honorable pleasure of working with Miss KD Aubert!

This commercial was directed by Ukeje Aqu also known as KJ. We filmed in in my neighborhood "Ladera Heights" and we know, there is never no place like home!
KD had very great energy and she is totally down to earth with a sense of humor that is out of this world and loves her some CSPN! Another great person to work with.

We kept her makeup very simply since it was for a commercial.
Thanks again for the opportunity to work with you KD!


And here is the commercial...

My First Editorial Shoot for KTG Fashion!

Thank you again to Makeup Drama for sending me on another assignment to do makeup for KTG Fashion! I did this shoot at Exhibit A Art Gallery in Long Beach, California, so you can just imagine the great ambiance in this place!
The fashion designer wanted to go for a different look concentrating on more so the bottom of her eyes, so I used a darker color to create a smokey eye underneath and she wanted softer colors on the top!
Miss Patricia, my model was very easy to work with.

I want to send a special SHOUT OUT to MISS JAMAICA MAKEUP DRAMA for presenting me with this wonderful opportunity.
I can't wait to see the finalized material. She said my work was awesome and I was a pleasure to work with!
That always makes me feel good knowing that a client is satisfied with my work! I look forward to working with this team again soon!

KTG is a Fashion Artist with a background in Fine Arts. KTG's designs do not employ methods of Western Tailoring. No zippers, buttons, or hook and eye are used. Enjoy, interpret, imagine
You can google KTG Fashion & follow her blog @ wwwktg.blogspot.com

♥ My Shoot with Miss "Soso" ♥

I had the pleasure of working with the beautiful Sophia "Soso" Perez!
She is a pop artist and we did a shoot for her video shoot with "The Game"!
Her energy is awesome and she is definitely making moves!
I am so happy for her success, move out the way because she is definitely coming through!
Check her out @ http://www.myspace.com/sophiaperez



Photos by: Violator Jam X

♥ My First Experience Working With Makeup Drama ♥

So this past Saturday, I got called to actually do 3 different gigs. Of course I was suuuuper excited and extremely overwhelmed. I really wanted to be at all 3 places at one time but of course that's impossible. So I had to narrow down my options. I decided to take amongst the opportunity to work with the wonderful ladies at "Makeup Drama". My friend Starr pretty much plugged me with this company through one of her male friends who knows the lady who is a part of the company. Not sure if she is the owner but I will not name drop anymore names because it’s so not my style! = )

So moving along, I ended up assisting with makeup for the Musical Theatrical Show named "Sing"! There were mainly teenagers in this show and they had great energy! It was such a blast to work with them as well. It took place at the Orpheum Theatre so "yaaaaaaay me", my first credit on a show doing makeup. Two of the makeup artist had cancelled at the last minute, so by me stepping up and filling in, that granted me access for a full year membership which would normally be $15.00 a month to join, and they will call you for other projects.

The other makeup artists that I worked with had really great energy and spirit. I really liked how before they got started, they all joined together, said a prayer and they kept smiles on their faces the whole entire time. I suggest you jump on the team if you are a makeup artist. I learned so much in that 4 hours of working with them! = )

Also, I found my official Makeup Artist Mentor while on board! She was very sweet and humble and she has been doing makeup for over 10 years, her mom is an esthetician and I know I will learn so much from her. I love the fact that she is so willing to help me advance in our profession. I love people who are willing to help others! This was a really great first experience for me!

♥ I am so happy things are starting to go in the direction I've been praying on! ♥

 God answers prayers!

♥Always P.U.S.H. = Pray Until Something Happens ♥

♥ Pretty In Pink ♥

On Miss Kaitana, I wanted to go with something really nice and soft. Again I only used bronzer, because I am not a huge fan of packing and caking makeup. Especially, when your skin his little, to no flaws. I went with "Pretty In Pink" for her. She really liked it! I want to do some more PINK shadows!

* I ♥ PINK! *

♥ Purple Rain ♥

This is one of my favorites! Miss Karmen had a purple tint of highlights going on in her hair, so we went with a purple lip and dark purple shadows making sure her lips were not competing with her eyes but we wanted to focus on making her lips pop more. It was a perfect match with her hair. She liked it a whole lot! 

♥ Another Natural Look ♥

Marina mainly wanted to even out her skin tone here. She doesn't really like heavy eye shadows, so I took it easy on this one here. She just wanted a nice, soft, clean cover up. Always apply moisturizer before applying your foundation. Tinted moisturizers are good foundations because they can moisturize your skin and at the same time act as a concealer. 

♥ More Dramatic Eyes ♥

For this look, Samantha is rocking some really nice earth tones, such as gold, green and brown. 

♥ True Blue ~ More Eye Shadows ♥

On Kendra, I used different shades of blue. Cool colors are always nice! She wanted a little bit of shimmer, so I used a couple of light blues with shimmers in them. Here you can see her before and after picture. I used concealer under her eyes to conceal her dark spots. And she's good to go!

♥ Colors! ♥

Here on Nikki, I first touched up her eyebrows a little bit. I have a thing for eyebrows, so ladies, if your coming to get your makeup done, I prefer you coming with your eyebrows already arched! But if they are not, NO WORRIES, I am also an esthetician so I also do eyebrow waxing. You can see some of my work in my other blog post about eyebrows.

♥ A Little Bit of Cover Up, But Not Too Much... ♥

I am not the type of makeup artist that likes to "cake on" makeup! I like more of a soft, natural look. Since I am school for skin care as well, I have learned that wearing too much makeup, too often, can clog your pores so it is always good to give your skin a break, and treat it to a nice relaxing facial at least one time a month.

As you notice, there were just a few minor blemishes to conceal, so I did just that. Then I smoothed her skin tone out with a liquid foundation.

Here on Ashley, we went for a more natural daytime look. I really liked the gold liquid eye liner on her. 

She said she received many compliments so I was pleased!!!

♥ Miss Mean Green Velma Jean ♥

Here I used different shades of green! Some shimmers, some matte colors. Little Miss Velma was my model here, who also attends esthetics class at Marinello Day Spa with me! She did not foundation applied to her skin, so I just did her eye shadows for her.