Vintage Beauty: My First Major Beauty Editorial

I'm soooooo super excited to be able to buy a copy of my first major beauty editorial in Runway Magazine (yes the mag was featured in the best-selling novel The Devil Wears Prada). This shoot was so much fun and I worked with an awesome team! Check out the editorial and behind the scenes video footage. Also pick up your copy at any Target, Walgreens, or Barnes and Noble!

B-Shots: Beauty Unveiled Re-Up

Again I really dig the Indian cultural beauty and style! This was a shoot with a recent bride, showcasing Mia BelleZZa Cosmetics! Shot by Laretta Houston and styled by owner of Mia BelleZZa Rita Patel. Check it out! And Congrats Zohra!

B-SHOTS: Jomarys

This was a spur of the moment shot that Laretta Houston shot while we were working on something completely different. Came out gorge so I wanted to post :)

Photo by Laretta Houston, Model: Jomarys Castillo, Makeup: MiMi J

Getting the Shot: Beauty Unveiled

Photo: Laretta Houston, Makeup: MiMi J Model/Bride: Diya Vohra

 

 I've been waiting for a long time to get to make up a beautiful Indian bride and I've finally found her! With the help of the uber-talented photographer Laretta Houston we transformed this young lady (who rarely wears makeup by the way) into a stunning bride-to-be! Check it out and stay tuned for more!

Getting the Shot: "Fall deLUXE"

Through the beautiful works of social media, I met the ever so talented and fun photographer Catherine Asanov a few years ago. We kept in contact and always said we would work together. Well we finally made it happen :) Check out some of the photos from a shoot I concepted. Wanted to do some pretty beauty shots for the fall with a hint of luxury in similar styles of Kim Kardashian!

Credits:

Model: Chelsea Elisha, Photo: Catherine Asanov, Makeup: MiMi J, Wardrobe: Sicely Harris, Hair: Elecia Mitchell

Beauty Behind the Beat: Singer Graham Knox

Check out this exclusive interview with up and coming artist Graham Knox out of Atlanta, GA. I always appreciate a new voice and sound that's not heavily influenced by what spends on the radio.

You can also hear her new single "Dollar" at the end of the video along with behind the scenes footage from her photoshoot with Photographer Laretta Houston...and yours truly did the makeup :)

Makeup for Photography

Had a very long and eventful weekend, but no complaints because I'm doing what I love :) I had my first makeup classes this week and they went so well! During my saturday class I thought it would be great to take a before and after photo. What's even better is my lovely friend/photographer Laretta Houston so graciously took a photo for me and edited it. So looking at these photos you can get the beginning to end footage of makeup through the stages of photography! Stay tune for my Makeup for Photography class during Laretta's photography workshop starting in Atlanta and then Dallas!

Also I have to mention a product I love! that I used on my model. I compare it to MAC's Prep + Prime Refined Zone, but it's at your local drug store so cheaper! L'Oreal's Studio Secret Face Primer. I used it on this model and you can see the shine that was eliminated.

Another Day..Another Dollar

So I'm just getting back from my lovely vacation in Chicago and as soon as I get back...duty calls. I was soooo tired and soooo wanting to get in my bed. But as soon as I got to working and doing makeup I got this boost of energy! That's when you know you love what you do! It's also a bonus to have a wonderful team to work with as well :) Here's a little taste of what was done:

(Mua: MiMi J, Model: Alexa, Photographer Laretta Houston, Hair Stylist: Khalil O)

P3 Beauty Quencher in Atlanta

Since I've been asked by a few friends to help them achieve their "summer beauty look", I've decided to do a mini class and informational on this season's makeup trends and tips. For those of you in Atlanta, check it out!

Register Here

Classes will be held:


Thursday, July 15th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Saturday, July 17th, 10am - 12pm

20.00 in advance, 25.00 day of class if space is available

Location:

P3 Lab Studio

900 Dekalb Avenue

(located in Studio Nine Hundred)

Atlanta, GA 30307

Juicy Couture Indeed!

Yes I have full lips and well...the matte lip doesn't always seem to compliment them unless a lipliner is used with great blending technique. I've always embraced my soup coolers and I'm a lipgloss kind of girl on most days! This Spring/Summer is definitely a great time to let those lips shine! Here are a few lip products/shades that I love to give you that "Juicy" look!

MAC Plushglass in "Fulfilled" or "Nice Buzz". I love wearing these alone or over a muted shade of lipstick to give it a pop!

Smashbox Reflection High Shine Lip Gloss. This works so great over a nice lipstick shade! Try over a hot pink or a nice red for the season!