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  • #BizTalk – The Art of the Makeup Artist Assistant

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    For this edition of #BizTalk I’m going to discuss pretty much the number one question I receive on a regular basis; How do I become a makeup artist assistant? This is a multi-faceted question for which there are a number of answers. Lots of Blogs have posted their thoughts on this (and I link a […]

  • #MakeupMonday – Dedra Beauty

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    …Alas the Dedra Beauty line is no more, it’s doors closed in 2016. I still use products from the line regularly in my kit, particularly the foundation sticks, the eyeshadow chubbies and the cream blushes. If you see Dedra Beauty come up in swap groups or on ebay or the like, BUY IT!… OK let’s […]

  • #Happenings: MAC Pro Val Garland Master Class 4/15/13

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    MAC Pro hosted a master class and retrospective of legendary fashion/editorial makeup artist Val Garland. Yes. It was amazing. This past Monday, Los Angeles area makeup artists were able to forget (or drown if need be) their tax sorrows and engage with one of the premier makeup artists in the world, Val Garland. The Master […]

  • #MakeupMonday – Fashion Fair Supreme Color Collection by Sam Fine

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    In 2013 iconic makeup line Fashion Fair released a collection designed by master makeup artist Sam Fine as a way to resurrect the line for a new audience. Mr. Fine has since moved on, and this specific collection is no longer available, but the Fashion Fair line continues to this day… Behold! The first in […]

  • On The Set: Clothing Company Shoot SF Bay Area

    It is now 2024, and of course this is the type of content that lives on my social media. In fact, I started my Instagram in 2012 so that’s probably why I never made another of these types of posts lol. This company didn’t live long, but this was a super fun shoot! I was […]