1. Celebrity Makeup Artist AJ Crimson

    Today on Twitter Celebrity Makeup Artist AJ Crimson was tweeting some important industry knowledge. According to AJ, although some MUA called themselves Makeup Artist or Celebrity Makeup artist, most of the time they lack basic industry knowledge. AJ tweeted the importance of knowing who the Key artist is for certain fashion shows and knowing what trends are in season. Below are some of his tweets on the subject.

    Educate yourselves and stop being thirsty for the wrong water! Do it for the love and the money and fame will come! JUST STRIVE TO BE THE BEST - AJ Crimson

    Mediocrity only gets you as far as everyone one else.. - AJ Crimson

    To top it off, everyone is a makeup artist or fashion stylist now. So u have even more competition. You cannot afford not to be GREAT- AJ Crimson

    This industry is changing at a rate you cannot imagine. Big Celebs have there teams! So they don’t need u. they have 1st, 2nd &3rd options! - AJ Crimson

    If you interested in obtaining some valuable information by one of the best in the industry, AJ Crimson just announced via twitter that he will be having a open forum live on Ustream on October 2 at 4pm and 7pm est. Don’t miss your chance to learn from one of the best. If your on twitter follow AJ Crimson @AJcrimson


  2. Day 24 – Makeup Motivation 2

    This must be the best highlight and contour video that I’ve seen on youtube

  3. Blog Sale- RCMA Pallet-CLOSED

    Hi guys:

    I am selling two of my RCMA foundation pallets for $50.00 each.  Both have only been used twice. If you are interested, please send me an email at tadavis24@gmail.com. Once I have received your email, I will send you a PayPal invoice. The pallet will be held for 24 hours from the time I send you your invoice. Once your payment goes through, I will mail out your package. Shipping will be a flat rate of $5.50.

    -T

    KO Pallet

    Shinto Pallet

  4. Little Update

    Hey guys:

    I know I’ve been MIA but like I said in one of my previous post, I’ve really been focusing on graduate school and studying for the GMAT (which is kicking my butt by the way). Add the fact that im in my cousin wedding which is next month and still looking for a job you can imagine how my time is spent. With that being said I did get some great news last weekend. I got a random text message from a MUA asking me if I was free to help her out on a fashion shoot. Unfortunately I couldn’t make it, but I did tell her that I would love to assist with any future projects. When I asked her how she got my number she told me she was referred to me from another MUA who was got my number from a MUA name Jennifer who I had worked with last year. I would so shocked that my name had been passed on to two MUAs. It really made me feel good to know that Jennifer thought highly of me to refer me to another Makeup Artist. It things like that that I truly appreciate and thank God for.

    This week is first IMAT expo in NY and sadly I will not be attending. When I first heard that IMAT was coming to NY I was so excited, but when I looked at the exhibitors list many of the exhibitors didn’t really excite me, not to mention half those exhibitors with be at The Makeup Show next month. So instead of going to IMAT I will be taking a pro class at MAC and saving my money for The Makeup Show. If any of you guys are going to IMAT let me know how it went.

    Until next time…..

    P.S Please check out Makeup Artist La Quanna Chong’s tumblr. 

  5. Valentine’s Day Banquet

    Just wanted to share with you guys the look I did for my aunt yesterday for her Valentine’s Day Banquet. I used my Sleek Makeup Pallet in Bad Girl, Sparkle and Original. Sleek contour pallet in dark, Face atelier foundation in number 11, L’oreal Voluminous mascara in Black, Revlon creme blush in Elated and NYX liner in deep purple topped of with a sheer purple lipgloss.

  6. Gospel Make Over

    Last week Saturday I had the pleasure of doing the makeup for two ladies from my church. It was for the Special Love Gospel Concert, showcasing the women new Gospel singles. I must admit I was little nervous to do their makeup because it was my first time doing makeovers for members of my church. Not many members from my church know I am a makeup artist except the ones I am friends with on Facebook, so this was a huge deal for me. I really focused on the ladies eyes, using various shades of blue eyeshadow which I used from my Sleek pallets. I also contoured their faces to give them a more sculpted look and added lashes. Both ladies loved their looks, one of lady’s husband couldn’t stop staring at her, so that made me feel really good. During intermission people came up to me and gave me compliments and asked for business cards. Overall the night turned out wonderful! Below are some pictures, my canon didn’t do the makeup the justice that it deserves but they still came out alright. 

    For more information on the Gospel singer Pamela K click here

  7. MUA’s Get Yourself a Piece of This!

    If you are a Makeup Artist and you are on twitter you need to join Makeupchat. Its a great place to learn about makeup and the makeup industry. If your not a MUA but you still want to learn this is a great place to start. Many celebrity MUA’s also participate, so you have the opportunity to ask questions, as well as network with other Makeup artist and enthusiast. 

    See you there!

    Twitter: #makeupchat

    Follow me at: @labelsnlove24

  8. »    10 Business Practices to Keep In Mind

    I came across this blog post by celebrity wedding planner Preston Bailey while searching for some wedding stuff for my cousin and his fiancee. As MUA’s I think these practices should be kept in mind when working with clients.

  9. Attention All Makeup Artist…..

    Celebrity Makeup Artist Sam Fine will be at The Makeup Show 2011. Yes you read right, the talented Mr. Fine will be gracing us with his presence. He will be a keynote presenter at the show. For more information, visit www.themakeupshow.com.

  10. I Hate Washing Brushes

    I believe every makeup artist would agree with me when I say that washing brushes is the most tedious job EVER! and the more brushes you have the more washing you have to do.

    This pass weekend i had two makeup gigs, so I had to wash my professional brushes each night not to mention own personal brushes. Once the washing process is done, its like a weight lifted off my shoulders until the next time I see my dirty brushes sitting on my vanity begging to be washed again.

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Twenty something Makeup Artist, Youtube lover, and Makeup Franatic. This is my space to fill your day with fashion, beauty and everything in between.

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