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!

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

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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.

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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

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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.

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

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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.

Magazines, Meetings and Shoots

When I first woke up this morning, I thought I would have the day to get caught up on some drawings and work on a few projects, and although I did get some things done, the afternoon and evening took a turn into a different direction. Don’t worry, it’s not a bad turn, but actually a very good one. I always believe that if you put positive energy out into the universe, that you get it back in one way or another. Also, that if you surround yourself with people who are liked minded, things just happen. Energy bounces off one another and you start getting these ideas that turn into something that could be a stepping stone for something bigger.

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I got a lot done, I edited the Kreative Thinking Auditions video so the whole team can see what models we have for the fashion show coming up in June. Then, my friend, Jinaki (fellow hairstylist and Makeup Artist) came over and I helped her to design her business cards while we chatted about future business plans.

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I had some phone call meetings with a videographer that is helping KT in a promotional video and also a producer to go over details for a photoshoot were doing tomorrow. The best thing I love about being a freelance artist is that I get the pleasure of meeting so many people in diverse fields. I mean, it’s an awesome feeling.

After our meeting, we did some storyboarding, which is almost like collaging, but more organized and tells a story or a theme. Story Boards you see everywhere from advertising, modeling, photography, magazines and fashion shows. It helps to have a visual aid to assist in making the mood set for the shoot or project. I mean, who doesn’t love a visual?

There were a few things that I couldn’t find in a magazine, so in those cases, I always turn to POLYVORE! Its like an online storyboard generator! Here is one I came up with for tomorrow

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I am so excited for tomorrow, so I should take my butt to bed as it is turning 130am and I am the only one up in the house and I have a long, but fun day planned for tomorrow. So, off I go!

XOXOXOX, Cecilia

Focus on where you need to be in life and once you've reached it, you will see the people who belong in it.

Hannah Rose quotes

SIngle Fashion Shoot

SIngle Fashion Shoot

Tibi blouse
tibi.com

Acne printed shirt
shopzoeonline.com

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania knit top
$430 - garmentquarter.com

Bardot lace top
$61 - bardot.com.au

Vero moda
$18 - veromoda.com

Red top
maxnina.com

Norisol ferrari
kirnazabete.com

Haute Hippie jersey knit pants
$580 - harveynichols.com

Chiffon skirt
cozbest.com

Skinny leg jeans
bluebanana.com

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$20 - hm.com

Mini skirt
$15 - thehut.com

Dorothy perkin
dorothyperkins.com

Shoes
callitspring.com

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!)

Stage Make Up

 

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Portable Makeup Station

 

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Kryolan Ultra Cream Foundations

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Kryolan Make Up Case

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Ben Nye Setting and Face Powders

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

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

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Ben Nye Concealer Wheel

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Bobbi Brown Face Pallete

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ZUCA Pro Makeup Bag Set

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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.

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

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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!

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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!

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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.

Kid Fashion Models

Good Evening,or I should say good morning (as it is 1:23 AM as I start this blog post)to my fellow artists and creators still awake! I just got done redrawing and coloring a tattoo design and I am contemplating drawing another version of the tattoo while I still have some energy. MMMMeeeeerrrrrr!

I hope that everyone has had a nice Saturday! The Kreative Thinking Apparel Team met up yesterday and today to hold auditions for our fashion show in June coming up. I brought the kiddos today and they even strutted their stuff down our runway. It was so adorable! We had an ok turnout, but the Virginia Fashion Scene is a lil on the slow side. For real!

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The weather was kind of chilly and after the auditions, I was ready to take a nap! Does anyone else have days like that? I think my sleep schedule is still a lil off, because I am wide awake now in my art studio (AKA my dining room). I need to go to bed, because in the morning, the whole family is helping my Aunt and grandparents move into their new house. I’m a lil bummed that hubby and I didn’t get to go to the Hampton Roads Tattoo Expo this year. We went last year and it was so much fun!

I feel like I have so much to do, and I’m having trouble focusing right now. This month is slammed with so much going on. Hopefully, Ill be alright. I think I’m a lil off because I havent had any coffee today. I ran out Sad smile 

ok, Im rambling! Time to go to bed! See ya tomorrow!

xoxox, Cecilia

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