Boys need love too - makeup love that is! ;)

Hello Beauty Addicts!! Welcome Back!!

It's not often that you get the opportunity to do makeup on a male. So when I got the call, I immediately jumped at the chance! It was so much fun!

I received a phone call from a photographer Clemente Jandaya. He needed a makeup artist for a photo shoot for a male. I immediately (without sounding desperate of course lol) said YES!

I said to myself, "makeup on a male? this is easy money, I'll be in and out in no time". Clearly, I didn't get all the details. More on that in a second.

So I get to the photo shoot early. I always like to arrive early so I can set up before the client arrives. A hour passes by and the client is not there yet! ....and then men talk about women!

Finally, the client arrives (1 hour late) and to my surprise, it wasn't 1 model -- it was 3.

WOW! Ok no problem!

So we get to talking (the client and I) and I find out that he's an artist who used to be in a group called Los Galactikos, a merengue group from the Dominican Republic. He was breaking out to do a solo album. Being of Dominican descent, I quickly fell in love with the single when I heard it!

The other two models I was working on that day were the Producer, Lenny 357 and the CEO of Royalty Musik, Luis.

This was, by far, the most fun I've had at a photo shoot in a long time.

The photographer was amazing! The artist Yobany (the one with the solo album) is super talented as are Lenny and Luis.

And as if that isn't enough, I was told recently that I get to work with them again! I'm super excited that I get the opportunity to be the official makeup artist for their video!

Enjoy the pictures....and check out the single, soon-to-be a hit Besushi!

Until next time Beauty Addicts!!

Photos by Clemente Jandayan

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Musings of a Makeup Artist (and a Wedding too!)

I had the privilege of being the makeup artist for Sharmil Bonilla's wedding.

She also happens to be my older sister! ;)

I love my big sis and I love the fact that she wanted me to be in charge of her wedding day look. I was so nervous. Not to mention, she was not the only one needing makeup done that day.

Now I've been in the makeup world for over 10 years, but I still to this day get that funny feeling in my stomach. You know that feeling of fear that the client may not like it! Trust me, my big sis is a perfectionist!

I got there super early (well on time, everyone else was late! hahah!) I decided to glam myself up while I waited. When she finally got there, it was like a storm!

"Where's my shoes? There!

Where's the other sister? Over there!

Is there food?

Has anyone seen my earrings?

How do I get into this dress?

Crazy!

But.... at the end of all the madness, my sister walked down the aisle looking beautiful as always.

I ended up doing makeup for six (yes, SIX) people that night.

As a makeup artist, you love the rush of having a customer sit in your chair and getting the job done fast and having the person leave loving their look. So needless to say, I loved doing makeup for my sister's wedding. Enjoy these pics!

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Who Runs the World?! I Do! (at least, in the makeup world! *wink*)

I saw Beyonce's Run The World (Girls) video. I LOVED all the outfits and makeup! I chose to do a tutorial on the makeup look Beyonce had while she was wearing the gold outfit!

LOVE IT! I want those shoes!! LOL!

Here is the video to my tutorial, Hope you enjoy it and if you do, please click LIKE!
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What I Used

Eyes:

I started with my NYX eyeshadow primer.

For highlight, I used Lancome's Positive.

I used Black Eyeliner from Inglot number 77

I used Lancome's Constellation.

After that, I applied lashes.

Then, I used Lancome's foundation.... Tint Idol Bisque 6.

I applied powder from a palette I got at a show.

I used a bronzing palette that I got from another show.

I applied my blush from the BH Cosmetics palette.

Finally, I used Sparkle eyeshadow on my lips and Lady Gaga's lip glass.

That's all I can remember from the Items I used! I hope this was helpful!

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