I Love Her Face

MUA Status


One thing I love to see is creativity and trends set into motion . . .

This look is NOT too BOLD for the club however not EVERYONE could pull this off . . . SHE DID

Beauty Must Have . . .

For anyone who want to achieve LUXURIOUS eyelashes without having to apply falsies and glue use this product. The special wand used with this mascara fans your lashes out and extends them, giving the allusion of longer and fuller lashes with no maintenance at all. 95% of the time I use this and my lashes look super long without having to worry about glue from individuals or strips damaging and taking out my existing lashes. To remove mascara just apply makeup remover to a clothe and rub off then wash face as normal.


LashBlast Volume Blasting Mascara by CovergirlYes My Eyelashes are REAL with the help of this product

Porfolio Updated: I Been Gone For A Minute

But Im BACK with the Jumpoff


Ok was I MISSED? I had to take a little break from blogging to expand my business ventures and to network just a little. In my absence I managed to begin building my Makeup Portfolio.

I Hope You Like






I have recently done some makeup for events this summer check it out

Behind the Scenes of The Fabric Twinz Fashion Show

BEAUTY

So I got the pleasure on working on Fashion Obsession presented by The Fabric Twinz as a Makeup Artist or an MUA for short. First off I would like to say that the beauty squad was PHENOMENALLY talented from the MUA's to the hairstylists and they did a great job of transforming the models into the state of FABULOSITY.


Check ME at Work . . .




Makeup By My Pink Monkey

Makeup By My Pink Monkey

Like I said I didnt do this alone. Other notably talented MUA's include Taj Ceasar, Natalie Nicole, and Shekela Joseph


Taj (left) alongside up and coming Singer Avnah E Makeup by Taj

Taj is a seasoned makeup artist who has worked with some of my favorite local photographers such as Novahcaine and Astonishingly Photos as well as did makeup for Killa Keda in the past. Taj's Myspace



Natalie Nicole

Natalie Nicole is an up and coming makeup artist who has a great understanding of colors. Her creative approach to beauty is artistic and avant guarde at times. Natalie Nicole's Myspace



Shekela Joseph

Shekela is not only an MUA, she is a seasoned model as well and assisted as a Model Coach for the fashion show. Contact her at shekelajoseph@yahoo.com





Felipe G Celebrity Hairstylist

Makeup Rates

I start at $40 a face for 1 look.

I am available to do makeup for events such as weddings, birthdays, special occasions, or if you just want to look nice on a night out on the town

I have foundation for all skin tones and lashes are included in the looks. I will also expand my makeup kit with special materials per project if necessary

More than one Model I charge a kit fee per model and I go by a daily rate.

Half Days 4 to 5 hours

Half days $160 plus a kit fee per extra model

Full days are 6 hours or more

Full days include two models and is $350 plus a kit fee per extra models

Kit fees range depending on the type of makeup that is used. A standard kit fee is $10.

I have special consideration for limited budget projects HOWEVER NO TFP OR TFCDs projects.

I look forward to working with you.

If you have any questions email me at misshanks@aol.com

DIVA SALON . . .

They Work Miracles . . .



Last fall Shana Chin opened Diva Salon, a Dominican style salon, located in the Bronx, 19 E Tremont Ave. accessible by the D and 4 trains and the Bx 36, Bx 1 and 2 bus lines.

The deep conditioning combined with their special hair steam machine will leave your hair feeling luxurious once it is roller set and blown out by one of her talented Beauticians.

Last Saturday I walked in there looking a mess . . .



After: Keep in mind I dont Perm or Relax my hair


Now I dont trust many people with my hair but I took a chance and LOVED IT!!! Go Visit Diva Salon Today *Open from Monday thru Saturday*

Top Model Casting RETURNS

To NYC


**Location**
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
The Penn Plaza Pavilion located at the Hotel Pennsylvania
401 7th Avenue, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10001-2062
(Entrance is on 33rd street between 6th and 7th)
Registration will begin at 7:00am.
(Updated April 9 @ 9pm)

AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL returns to New York City on Saturday, April 11 to hold one final open call for Cycle 13. Same requirements as before fr Cycle 13, females age 18 to 27, of diverse backgrounds, shapes, sizes and with a height requirement of 5′7″ and under are eligible to audition.

Here's the catch . . .

The location will be posted on www.cwtv.com later this week . . .

Audition Rules and Guidelines:

1. No lining up overnight and no lining up prior to 6:00am. Registration will begin at 7:00am. These times may be amended at Producer’s discretion.

2. Proof of age is required to enter the line. Acceptable identification must include picture and birth date.

3. Colors of wristbands indicate when your scheduled audition time will be. If your scheduled audition time is several hours or more from the time that you receive your wristband, then we encourage you to leave and come back.

4. Only women applying should stand in line. If someone is just short of being 18, she can have one guardian with her. Please note that you must turn 18 by April 15, 2009 to audition.

5. Please make sure that you have everything you need to audition before you get into any line (for wristbands, etc.). You will only be allowed one bag that can fit comfortably on your lap inside the venue. This will be enforced by security.

6. No jumping in line or holding places in advance for others but it’s okay if you’re going to the restroom or getting food and water. You’re not guaranteed to be allowed back in line. Be courteous to others around you.

7. Casting staff will give special instructions for the disabled.

8. Once in the venue, no ins and outs.

9. Only one audition per open call - do not try again if you’ve been cut.

10. Casting staff wearing official ANTM gear outside the venue may ask you for information in advance but be careful who you talk to and avoid anyone trying to charge you anything to participate.

11. We reserve the right to change or add to these rules as needed.

AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL is produced by 10 by 10 Entertainment in association with Bankable Productions. Tyra Banks is the creator and executive producer along with Ken Mok (”Making the Band”) and Daniel Soiseth (”Hell’s Kitchen”).

Beauty Must Have . . .

Max Factor Vivid Impact Eyeshadow Duo


MAX Factor Vivid Impact Eye Shadow is a double-ended loose powder eye shadow that delivers high impact colors with the first application. The loose powder eye shadow comes in bold color combinations that provide you with everything you could ever desire in an eye shadow including dramatic hues and soft and precise application.

Beauty Must Have . . .

Loreal True Match

In my kit when I go out on photoshoots I use Mac Foundation sticks because it is easy to blend and make a custom made shade on whomever I am doing makeup for at the time. Regardless of the color person I am able to match them.

However that is for impromptu service. Many of the models I have worked on I have met for the first time so blending makeup isnt a problem but it can be annoying.

I always recommend that you experiment with foundations to find what fits best for you. Different brands have different formulas some may be good for fair skinned people while others specialize in darker tones.

A foundation I SWEAR by is Loreal Tru Match in W8.


* True Match Makeup precisely matches your skin's texture and tone and coordinates perfectly with True Match Powder, Blush, and Concealer.
* Formulated with Opti-Blend™ Complex so you can control coverage and fine-tune it.
* Micro-fine optical pearls blur imperfections.
* Packed with vitamins B and E and glycerin to nourish skin.
* Ultra-pure formula contains no oils, fragrances, or pore-clogging fillers.
* Available in 24 skin-true shades.
* SPF 17 Sunscreen.
* Made in USA.

click here to view the product

Beauty Must Have: Tools

I LIVE by these tools. I like them better than my MAC brushes. Best of it all you can buy the mini set at your local drugstore.

Well I didnt start off using these brushes but I noticed my profession tools like my blusher brush starting to shed especially when I was working on a face. I needed some new tools because its always good to have more than one of the same brush that does the same thing.

I went to Duane Reade and I fell in LOVE.

Eco Tools are super soft to the face made with synthetic bristles that are easy to use when applying makeup. Best of all they are ECO-Friendly made with bamboo and recyclable aluminum which have a low impact on the earth's resources.

Beauty Must Have . . .

St. Ives Medicated Apricot Scrub with Salicylic Acid



I have used this product for over 8 years. It has stuck with me through the ups and downs of my skin tribulations always getting me through a "bumpy" situation.

My advice to those with problem skin especially with oily acne prone skin is to exfoliate with this product regularly on a minimum one to two times a week basis. Best if you exfoliate right before you put on your makeup so that it could take to your face.

If you use makeup everyday and by makeup I mean a FULL FACE ie. Foundation, Powder, Blush etc. then it is ok to exfoliate more ofter because of the build up the products can cause on your face and in your pores.

Be sure to use the MEDICATED one with salicylic acid because this is a chemical used to help with exfoliation as well as treatment of existing blemishes.

Tyra Says There Will Be a 2nd Chance

According to cw11.com Tyra made a statement in regards to Saturdays casting disaster:

"To all the Top Model hopefuls who were affected by the New York casting, we are doing everything we can to make sure that ALL the girls who weren't seen, get an opportunity to audition – we'll update you on our plans very soon. It is so important to me to redefine beauty, and make sure that everyone gets a fair chance to pursue their dream. I am beyond excited for Cycle 13; for the first time ever, young women 5'7" and under have a shot at becoming America's Next Top Model! I encourage each girl to come out ready to rock the runway and show off their fiercest pose. I'm rooting for all of you!"

This BETTER Be Good . . .

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The After Math
ANTM Disaster

Tyra Im Going to GET YOU!!!

Listen to her story: Chris Starr age 25



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ANTM Disaster

ANTM DISASTER: The After Math

Akira and LaCrown share their ANTM Casting experience

Part I: I was here at 1 am WTF . . .




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ANTM DISASTER

55th and Seventh ave

I arrived at 8 am excited and not knowing what to expect. Me and my friends got on the line on 55th and Seventh Ave.

As time progress the line began to move around the building. Over 4000 people were out there.


56th and Seventh ave

After 1130 the line began to move in significance we were on 56th and 7th side of the building where we assumed the entrance was but by the time we got to the entrance we were mistake, we had to go around the building for a third time.

By 2pm we realized time was getting close to the end, casting was scheduled to commence at 3pm. Hoping for a time extension we continue to wait on line. We were more than half way around the building so far located on 56th and Broadway. By that time I was hungry and exhausted so I banded my crew together and we moved through the line cutting at least 300 people and found a spot on closer to the entrance on 55th and Broadway. Minutes later the line began to move like raging waves and people were pressed so tightly against one another you could barely breathe.

Half way down 55th St, so close to the entrance people's agitation started to show. Hundreds of people, some who clearly didnt belong on line, were squished together between and wall and street barricades and whenever the line moved people ran in frenzy praying not to fall or get trampled on. Clearly it seemed out of control and an accident waiting to happen.


The cops breaking up the riot 55th st

A girl was on line where she was accompanied by her family, two men and a woman. The family was extremely hood, unkempt and rowdy. They obviously looked like they didnt belong and I was worried because they seemed like trouble. Another woman who was animated and cheerful throughout the entire adventure was annoyed at the fact the family was there as started to cause a commotion. Words were exchanged and threats were made against the woman by the family and the police removed the family from the scene. The woman who then began laughing and started to roll a blunt and smoke on line.

At around 4:50 pm a car started to smoke and make a loud ticking noise. Thinking it was either a fire or bomb, people began to panic while running in all directions pushing and knocking down one another. One of the men from the family ran back in the crowd to attack the women whom he had exchanged words with chasing her starting a riot because someone yelled that the man had a weapon.



In midst of it all people were injured. It was so scary that a girl had a seizure on site from being it all the commotion. More people were injured but not as seriously.

Footage taken by a spectator in The Dream Hotel. At the end of the video you see the man who was wearing white and the girl in red being arrested. They were the family on the line who helped contribute to the chaos.




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YSL: My Bergdoff Experience

Last week Yves Saint Laurent cosmetics line had a Find Your Perfect Complexion special at Bergdoff and Goodman's cosmetics department for the introduction of their new powder foundation. They were offering complimentary makeovers when you test their new Matt Touch Compact product so me and a friend came to check it out.



"Suzie" the Make Up Artist was super nice . . .


Look at me getting the 5th avenue treatment . . .


All finished . . . I was going for an EVERYDAY look with a SUN-KISSED glow


Despite the fact "Suzie" was so nice offering to me attentive service she still didn't do what the promotion offered which was match my complexion. I know I'm lightskin but I look like Casper :-(

MUA Status . . .

Yes I Dabble a Little . . .



This weekend I had a photo shoot . . .

Not as the MODEL but as a MAKE UP ARTIST




It shouldn't be a surprise that I do my own makeup but recently I have taken the craft to the next level and began freelancing

Here is a PREVIEW Check out my skills

Makini of Fab Faces

Photo Credit: Mike Mogul

She takes MUA Status to a whole new level


From Photo shoots to the Club

Lately I have grown an interest in not only photography but Makeup Artistry as well. Coming across various photographers and their work I found this JEWEL. Her looks are truly inspiring and infused with creativity.


Photo Credit: Mike Mogul



Makini makes anyone excited about makeup. Her favorite products for wear ranges from Mary Kay and their mineral powder products to MAC pigments. She also likes Makeup Forever and drug store brands like L'oreal HIP.




Right to Left: Makini and her client Urban Socialite Imani tha Diva for her birthday

She is great for photo shoots, weddings, special events, and even if you want to look good for a night out on the town. Providing services in eyebrow threading and individual eyelash extensions, Makini also gives skincare consultations and teaches makeup technique by appointment.

To contact e-mail fabfacesbymakini@gmail.com

Visit fabfacesmakeup.com or www.modelmayhem.com/inyourfacemakeup