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Friday, February 26, 2010

YES!! I do "Airbrush"

Hi everyone sorry I have not been back to blog in a while but I was in NYC working for my boss Liz Cho for a few days and then I was working with  my Artist's on "Airbrush" Techniques.. I know that it is the most sought after question these days what is the difference with Airbrush, will it stay if I cry.. Well I am here to just give you some details with my experience of the past few years. Most of you can see just by some of my photo's that my technique is well-rounded..I have been trained by the "Best of the Best" in this Industry from being on the same platform working with Bobbi Brown to being on set with Celebrity Photographer's,Live TV,&Bridal I can give you my best definition of how I feel on Airbrush and what I use. I will also post some before and after's and you can go below to a link a posted a few weeks ago & see the video..  Working as a lead Make Up Artist for MAC Cosmetics and being in Management for over 5 Years with this company I did alot of research before I invested into this Airbrush Machine.  I use two types of machines and I will get into that in a minute..  But first I want to start of with my training.. While working with MAC I also began the world of Live National TV.. I was trained by a well established Make Up Artist that has been in this industry over "30" Years!(need I say more) the first machine I was taught on was "Kett" we worked and trained on the Anchor's on set when WABC/7 went HD- she should me ALL the Do's & "Don'ts"..


The Kett machine is what I use on set and the make up that I use is a Professional Brand that is mixed and match to make the perfect colors for certain individuals by "Toni Britton".. This make up is a slight heavier than what I use on my bride's, but I am not afraid to take it out if I have to if someone else needs a little more coverage..It will not crack and it stays with a light weight feel.   My second machine I use is from MAC PRO, NYC this compressor you can control the pressure this one I use mostly for my bride's..My other choice of make up is MAC Pro's Micronized Foundations..This is a great product,very light,with a nice feel.  I have used this product on shoot's and when we changed the look the skin stayed perfect I will post below Jessica Roffey(Guess Model)who is also above on my Blog Banner...   This is MY professional opinion and all of us "Professional's" have our own opinions so if you have other information on it from someone else please note this is "MY OWN" opinion I am not speaking for anyone else!  

Frequently Asked Question's:
Does is stay?  "YES", this product will stay but please keep in mind it is "Make Up" so it is not permanent

If I cry will it run? Ok, just remember layered on top will be your powder, your blush, etc. you want to make sure that you catch your tears. It will run if it streams out of control down your face.

Will it take away my wrinkles, will it hide them? No, this will not earase or remove only if it is a blemish, bruise, discoloration I can reassure that I can get it covered or have it fade but I can't have it earase anything (Darn!! I know it)

Tattoo Coverage-Can you get this OFF ME for the day? Most asked question.. I can! "BUT"..REMEMBER it is "MAKE UP" I will not lie to you I am a 100% honest at all times with you all and it is time consuming and the airbrush will also be set with other products.  If it is a summer day please keep in mind the heat, humidity,& if you are sweating it will start to move and rub off. I will and have done it many times, if you need it I will do it but it is not permanent.

Please if you have any other question's we are here..Write, Call we would love to hear from you.. Myself, Denise & Elena are all Pro's we can consult you on anything.. Find below are some photo's of my work and if you want to see anything else just send me an email and I am more than willing to send it on over to you!!
























 
Model: Monique Cherie- SOHO,NYC/Rooftop with Stylist "David MCNight"
So I hope you enjoyed your Airbrush Session with Melissa :)  to see more photo's please click the Fan Banner of my FACE BOOK Page and you will see alot more!!  Thanks! Have an awesome weekend!!  I will soon list more dates when and where you can catch my work "LIVE" in March. 

Monday, February 15, 2010

NYC~Fashion Week~Fall 2010



I promised to be back with details and photo's.. Twinkle by Wenlan is the show I worked on in NYC Bryant Park..It is always an amazing time fun,fast&crazy..If you can't follow directions you should not be there..(LOL) How it works is we have a Key Artist who creates the look on a model for us (this is done one time only) the look that they create is to be replicated exactly the way you are shown to do before your model leaves the chair the Key will come and check if your look is not exactly the way you were shown it sometimes will be wiped off right there in front of everyone..(yyyiiikes right)  So my Key Artist for this show was so amazing his name was Gianpaolo Ceciliato along with him was MAC Cosmetic's Senior Artist Luke..


At this particular show we were each assigned two models both of my models were Ford Agency Models.. The skin was matted out using MAC-Face & Body with plenty of Invisible Powder on top dusted on with a large powder brush... Eyes dark and smokey with Nude liner on the inside all of the colors that were used on the eyes are not out yet for sale..but soon they will be in store to purchase.. Amazing look, detailed and lashes were placed on as well.  What happens is you must move quickly!My last model came in with a FULL FACE of make up from her last show&we couldn't get off her lashes..I got a tap on my shoulder saying you have FIVE minutes..Her eyes were pouring with tears from all of the rubbing & make up being put right on top..Which left me with runny eyes for my lash glue.. Here is a very smart suggestion make FRIENDS with the other Artist's if you don't know them I don't care what you think you will need them.. Luckily we had four of us on one girl (poor girl) we are trained to attack!!(ahha)We are trained to do this and we all know what the deal is,when she is pulled from your chair make sure you have pockets & get ready to run&chase after her... FUN FUN FUN! Then all the screaming begins!!!  Luckily she was completed and we all run to the line up with touch-up, lotions, & anything that is needed... It is amazing time and I am truly blessed to be in the midst of it all..

You can view more photo's shortly on my FB Fan Page....or watch below

http://www.dluxelist.com/dluxelist/2010/02/video-luxe-twinkle-by-wenlan-fall-2010-runway-nyfw.html

Sunday, February 7, 2010

This past week

I am apologizing there hasn't been any updates in the past week..I am here real quick to fill you all in. I have been working and it has been super crazy this past week.  It has been "Trial-Mania" and we have been booking up a storm for 2010!!!! I also have been preparing for this week ahead which is "Fashion Week" in NYC once again I will be in Bryant park and this season I am working on the team with MAC Cosmetics!!!  It is always a fun, stressful crazy time but its so exciting and I will be sure to bring you all back some photo's!!!! In additional to all of this I have been working with my private client's such as this past Saturday I was on the Upper Westside in Manhattan at David Bryan(Keyboardist of Bon Jovi) apartment doing the make up for his fiance Lexi Quaas for their birthday bash in Gramercy Park.  Also, I will be introducing you all to my "Lead Artist" Denise DelRusso who is already an artist herself but has been training and shadowing with me on all these exciting events. Please bare with me this next week for it will be hectic but I promise to be back all ALL the exciting details.

Have a awesome week.. Email me with any questions that you may have and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Melissa's Bridal Make Up with Reality Star "Dina Manzo"


So has anyone ever wondered who gave "Dina Manzo" (Reality star of Real Housewives of NJ) her wedding day look? Well, it was me..Dina and I crossed paths just days before her wedding as she approached me on my opinion on false lashes, not knowing she was getting married for the first half hour until she was leaving and asked if I could come to her house in two days she was getting married and asked if I would mind if I was being tape for live television because VH1 was going to be filming for the reality show "My Big Fat Fabulous Wedding"!!(Incase you don't know me I am VERY camera shy&the thought real quick made me want to run..lol)   During Dina's make over we had alot of fun, alot of laughs.. She was a pleasure to work with


 I did not make Dina beautiful because she already is, but what I did with Dina was "Enhanced" her own unique features!!   Using multiple colors of MAC Eyeshadows (colors such as Folie,Haux,Naked Lunch,Embark,Sketch,a littel Smut&of course my favorite pigment Naked)End Lashes were applied, her lip color was Brownie Pink by Bobbi, Viva Glam V with Nymphette Gloss by MAC, Cheeks were highlighted by another favorite of mine "Belightful" shimmer & Blushbaby blush mixed with DollyMix by MAC

I also attended Dina's wedding and stayed by her side and made sure she was at all times camera ready, Dina's make up was free-hand and was not airbrushed, my choice of foundation on Dina was Luminous Silk by Armani

Please feel free to watch the link below:

http://www.vh1.com/video/my-big-fat-fabulous-wedding/full-episodes/my-big-fat-fabulous-wedding-dina-and-tommy/1562895/playlist.jhtml