BROW DOWN

Nothing makes a face like a great BROW! With the amount of attention this facial feature has been getting lately, it's only right I share with you my simple how-to. Here's 3 easy steps on how to achieve a more defined brow. VERY SIMPLE!!! 

• Use the brow wiz pencil by Anastasia, simply draw your ideal arch.
• Use brow powder by Anastasia to fill inside the outline area using an angle brush.  I prefer MAC #263
• Use duality highlight and concealer pencil by Anastasia to outline.  Lift and of course highlight the area.  I prefer MAC Brush #242 to buff out the highlight area.

Fashion without the Price Tag

Ladies I am a living witness to shopping on a great bargain. Well, I had three items I needed to return which totaled to about $50.00.  So I saw a dress on the sales rack which stated an additional 50% off on the markdown price.  I also noticed some shoes that were marked down to $39.99 and had and additional 50% off that price.  The dress came up to $16.00 and the shoes were $20.   

Here's my outcome. The clutch and accessories I already had but YES! An AC look for sure all for  50 DOLLARS! What do you guys think, feedback is encouraged and welcomed.

Another GREAT Collabo PUBLISH Worthy!

Kayla G
Instagram: kaylag_

I had the please of Glam'N the lovely Miss Kayla G for her latest shoot with New York based
photographer AL Cole. He's very talented behind the lens, models are crazy not to book a shoot with him.  I had a blast giving Kayla a nice summer GLOW.  I've been working with Kayla for a while now on several shoots. 

She's the latest model to have made it on the cover 
of Stunnaz Magazine (www.stunnazmag.com,) in which I was her go to MUA again. Be sure to check out the release featuring my work on the cover for the NFL 2013 season! Whoop, whoop! Let's just say Kayla G is making a name for herself!  I'm happy to GLAM her right along the way.  Stay tuned, this young lady is headed to a city near you real soon.

For Booking info for Kayla G conctact book.kaylag@gmail.com 

AC Product Alert

Now you know when I find a good thing, I HAVE to share it with all of you!  As any makeup artists can tell you, finding the right product that fits not only quality but budget as well, the struggle can get real, lol. 

Never underestimate the power of the BLUSH.  Although most women tend to shy away, I say blush is your makeup secret weapon. Go from yes to YES MAM lol with the sweeping of the apples of your cheeks in a flattering hue. I really love everything BH Cosmetics has to to offer, and this blush palette is my one of my favorites. The price is always right , the color pallete is flattering for all most ALL!  Affordable bold colorful makeup is a dream to any MUA.   

 Here is my latest addition - BH Cosmetics Glamorous Blush Palette

 10 Color Glamorous Blush Palette contains soft nudes, pretty pinks, and deep berry shades in matte and shimmer finishes. Create the perfect flirty flush for day or night!

Priced $9.95 - $16.95

 www.bhcosmetics.com

The AL COLE "Photo Tour" is BACK~ BOOK YOUR SHOOT TODAY!

Once again the Internationally Published Photographer Al Cole  is bringing his"Photo Tour" BACK to New Orleans, and yours truly will be working with him again as the preferred makeup artist for this sexy sultry summer shoot!  I enjoyed the collaboration last time Al was here and I'm sure this time we'll rock out too.  If you have not seen his work, do yourself a favor and check out www.alcolestudios.com  

For all of my #NOLA models with dreams of getting published, here's one way you can boost your chances. Bring your A game, C you in print! 

"Photo Tour in #NewOrleans #NOLA AUGUST 1-4, at this beautiful multi dimensional location. For booking info and rates please contact me via text 646-670-6227 or email alcolestudios@gmail.com#alcolestudios #alcolephotography"

Preferred makeup artist @foreverac

Not in vain...

Today in class, my young ladies learned how to work with matte eye shadow. I preformed the look on one side and two of the students, Asia and Tavana,  accomplished the other side. 

What do you guys think to say two 15 yr olds demonstrated what was taught to them in class ? I'm so very proud of them, it lets me know that they are really paying attention and that my teaching isn't going in vain. #sbbsyo 

Makeup & Couture Fashion OVERLOAD

What a weekend, Sunday I had the pleasure to service Emile "Naomi" Ferbos, the gown designer and brains behind Omi Ferbos Couture

OMG I was scared, I really had to step out my boundaries and think out the box. I had blow it out the frame. Man it was a blast doing what I love to do but taking it up a notch. Heavy deep smoke eyes with banana yellow in the crease and bold yellow lips. Check it for your self ~~>

AC Product Alert

Attention calling all makeup artist: go check out this site she has the cutest makeup tees available ~~>
www.house-of-glam.com <~~

I wore my shirt essence Saturday in the day time and I receive so many compliments. I'm in love with [ I BEAT FACES ] !!!!!

Essence Festival 2013

Oh boy essence weekend gave me life!!!! I saw many things I want to add to my closet. As for me I believe I turned some heads this time around. I was inspired by many; Friday night concept came from Tia Mowry. She had a spread in the Today's

Black Women Style Report April/May 2013 issue, I fell in love with this look. I remember talking to my besties Muff and she stated we should give polish <~~ I totally agreed. When I saw Ms. Tia I was like this is it. 

Saturday night concept I wanted to give major body without showing so much. There is a chic I follow on Instagram name Posh and she wore this dress that I could not stop looking at. Man that damn dress was designed nicely and that's when I started searching for me a Seamstress and I found her Miss Zee. She totally brought exactly what I vision to life. That dress fitted like a glove!!!! 

Sunday night concept totally came from my girl Khole Kardashian. Her fashion is killing the scene like no other and it totally caught my attention. I was scrolling down IG one night and someone posted Khole pic up and listed what designer made her dress, omg I felt like I struck gold ~~> "Clover Canyon," yep his work is a masterpiece and I had to have in my collection :)

In the midst of it all~ GIVE

This week has all kinds of amazing highs already. Never mind that Essence Festival is here and I'm going to be working my tail off. I LOVE IT! But it's not always about the glitz and glam of mainstream industry life when it comes to beauty and fashion.  Makeup allows me to do more than just enhance faces. It has opened doors for me to give back in ways I never imagined. I'm too excited to tell you about this amazing summer program I'll be working with this year.

Stylebrity Beauty and Beyond Summer Youth Camp offers hair, makeup, and fashion to young teen moms.  Yesterday was my first day to meet my group. I was excited to see them! I learned a lot, these young women inspired me in so many ways. For the next couple of weeks, I am going to enjoy showing the ladies why makeup is my passion. I'm looking forward to learning, viewing new makeup looks, and teaching!!! Buckle up, it's going to a bright and crazy ride lol!

For more information about this amazing program and find out who it is making an impact and employing at risk teenage girls.

Stylebrity Beauty & Beyond Summer Youth Camp:

Stylebrity Beauty & Beyond is a youth program developed to inspire the creativity and talent of young people who are interested in the beauty and fashion industries, as well as teach career building skills.

​SBBSYC's primary focus is life skill training and career development in the beauty and fashion industries. Our goal is to develop young professionals by way of professionalism training, on-the-job training and technical training. Youth will develop basic skill knowledge in five areas and have the choice to specialize in one or explore all areas of training.

Technical training is as follows:​ 

     ~ Hair Techniques​

​     ~ Makeup Techniques

     ~ Barbering Techniques

     ~ Fashion Techniques

     ~ Design Techniques

Where Casual Meets Beauty

Here's the AC on whats HOT this SUMMER!

Maxi Dresses- A must have item. Every woman needs a maxi, very comfortable and stylish

A. $448.00 BCBG runway collection

B. $119.00 Bebe

C. $45.00 Local Boutique(New Orleans)

Clutches- A girl's best kept secret. Clutches seal the deal. When in doubt of how to tie your look together, a clutch will do the trick.

A. $3850.00  Alexander McQueen

B. $248.00 Kate Landry

C. $78.00 BCBG

Lipstick - You're not a woman if you don't own a tube of lipstick < in my mother voice.> Lipstick has different textures and last for a very long time. When in doubt do a pink pout! Make sure you match the right hue of pink to your skin tone.

A. $34.00 YSL
B. $20.00 Makeup Forever
C. $12.00 Sephora

Shoes- Man, man, man! What can I say, I love happy feet. You can never go wrong with a brand new pair of shoes! A bitch pull up on the scene and hop out with a mean pair of  pumps, I promise you have my vote lol.

A. $1075.00 Christian Louboutin
B. $315.00 Brain Atwood
C. $69.99 Steve Madden

AC Style File

Reality TV Star Jennifer Williams style is always together !!!! When I saw this I had to recreate it AC style. I knew I could not all the same pieces as Jenn due to it either being limited or not in my budget lol. So I used what I already had,and if you know me, you KNOW I have a lot in my closet.

Jennifer style: Denim shirt, flowing pleated skirt, gaudy necklace, Fendi belt, & nice flowing hair.

AC style: Denim shirt from Old Navy to be exact.  My skirt came from Express and necklace from Bebe.  The belt is my favorite Saks brand and my hair curled by my stylist Ashley Alexis

What do you guys think???