Stocking Up on Supplies

Yesterday went by in a big blur! A very exciting blur that left me tired and exhausted when I walked into my front door at midnight! I am not complaining because I love what I do. So, it’s a very satisfying exhaustion. Jinaki and I started our day bright and early at 730am to run a few errands and grab some supplies from the hair store and Ulta to stock up on supplies that have been running low in our kits. Two of my favorites that I stocked up on were NYX White eye shadow primer and a beauty blender sponge!

 

Speaking of supplies, I ordered a few things I needed from ebay too to add to my kit.

I ended up purchasing the Ben Nye Matte Foundation Pallete! I love their body paint, so I know I will love their foundations! This baby will come in good use for a few makeup gigs later this month for a play that Jinaki and I were invited to do makeup and hair at Willett Hall.

The lights burned out on my overhead projector, and I have been looking locally to find a replacement, but after searching various stores, I just went ahead and ordered some from online and it’s so much easier this way. I cant wait to get these, because I use my projector a lot when it comes to refining my tattoo designs.

Yesterday, we had some fierce wind and rain and when I say fierce…I mean, I was blown across the street heading into the photo studio! Our special client is a talented young woman who is a singer, songwriter and actress,Tia Rachelle. I cannot wait to show you more from the photoshoot but I cant yet until its released!

Since I cant show you those photos just yet, Ill show you a couple of photos from the past week or two.

Below: Jinaki, Myself and James Person

Below: Myself and Lance who is also apart of Roger Mitchell’s Motiontography helping to test out the lighting and to get in a behind the scenes shot.

Below: Miss Shannon Marie in another stunning shot with makeup done by me! How amazing does she look?!

It’s rounding midnight and I have an early appointment and I am ready to go to bed! I’m pretty tired since I woke up early to do a video shoot (but it got rescheduled) and I ended up just staying awake to go through emails, invoices and clean up my art studio!

Goodnight my friends and see you tomorrow for more random adventures!

Believing in yourself is the first secret to success.

If you ever want things to happen in your life, you have to first be willing to believe in yourself. One thing we have to learn in life is that we will make mistakes, we will do things wrong, but one of the worst things we can do when we do things wrong is to get so down on ourselves that we forget to keep pushing.

Monday Morning Makeup Kit

Good morning all! It’s Monday and if you’re like me, you’re already nursing a cup a coffee and trying to wake up and get motivated. I have my “Ellie Goulding” pandora station going to get me moving, and I’ve already gone through my emails and made my contacts for today for later gigs this week I have going on. I have a few errands today including a visit to the VA Hospital for check ups, lunch with a friend, a face paint workshop this afternoon I will be teaching. Then, last but not least, I am stocking my makeup kit this week on some things I am low on.

I wanted to share some makeup essentials that are on my wish list or that I already have. Just in case any fellow makeup artists out there are reading, I will provide links (when you click on the image, it should take you to wear you can purchase items!)

 

Portable Makeup Station

 

Kryolan Ultra Cream Foundations

Kryolan Make Up Case

Ben Nye Setting and Face Powders

Ben Nye Foundation Pallete ( I am ordering this one!)

Isn’t this necklace really cute?! I need to get this!

Ben Nye Concealer Wheel

Bobbi Brown Face Pallete

ZUCA Pro Makeup Bag Set

A lot of my makeup I have posted here, if you haven’t noticed is Ben Nye and Kryolan. If you have never heard of these brands, they are mainly used for stage makeup or even movie production makeup. You see these brands behind the scenes and even at the IMATS. (International MakeUp Trade Show)

I use Ben Nye for my body painting, but I want to branch out and start using their cosmetics as well. Their foundations and powders really help on photoshoots helping to keep your model looking fresh and not oily and sweaty as their foundations, powders and sealers help to keep it sweatproof and long lasting. I am ordering a bunch of stuff this week and next, so I will be sure to give reviews if yall want that sort of thing.

Here are a few images of their catalog from the Ben Nye Website

This is a pic of Priscilla Ono, who is an amazing MUA! This is her latest obsession color above! She pulls it off really well!

And some exciting news out there for Hair Stylists that use Paul Mitchell Products, they finally made a Dry Shampoo Spray! So, keep your eyes open for this one! I haven’t bought it yet, but I will be because I am a huge fan of dry shampoo!

I’s thinking of doing something like this (color wise) to my hair. What do you think?

Well, I need to get into the shower and get ready for the day! Thanks for waking up with me this morning!

Don’t forget to smile today! You never know whose day you will brighten!

xoxox, Cecilia

At the end of the day you will not remember the person with the most beautiful face but you will remember the person with the most beautiful heart and soul.

IMATS Baby! 2012

It may be too soon to start talking about IMATS again, but for those in the know, know that you gotta plan these things out early! I have been drooling over other bloggers IMATS posts this past year in absolute jealosy, such as Kandee Johnson, JLovesMac, ItsJudyTime, JulieG and Dulce Candy.

If you read about me not being able to go to Caper, I was pretty bummed and I think the only way to pull me out of the funk was to plan a trip to go SOMEWHERE, so it was perfect when I was talking to some girls at school, and they mentioned they were going and that they have never been before either. I got so excited!

My hubby knows how bummed I was about not going to Caper, so he agreed that we should go. I know most men prolly wouldnt like to go to a Makeup Event, but my hubby sometimes gets more excited than I do over makeup. Its so cute!

I was looking at the Vancouver IMATS photo and I though it was pretty cool that there was a Half skull face look! I didnt even see this when I had my idea for my Dia De Los Muertos Photoshoot, but they look almost similiar. Check it out below

I am sooooo excited to go! I bought our tickets friday. We plan on driving and well find a hotel somewhere near the venue.

I will of course be bringing my Videographer...AKA My hubby and will film footage and bring you along. I know it is still about 6 or 7 months away, but TIME FLIES!

I hope this inspired you to go out and get more involved in your art or makeup or styling! I know IMATS always inspires me!

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There are no better cosmetics than a severe temperance and purity, modesty and humility, a gracious temper and calmness of spirit; and there is no true beauty without the signatures of these graces in the very countenance.
Arthur Helps quotes


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