Friday, 09 July 2010 17:30

How to choose a make-up artist for your wedding day

By Kerry-Lou Brehm

 

How do you begin your search when looking for a make-up artist for your wedding day?

 

Referrals are a good start; if you know someone recently married and they have enjoyed their make-up artist experience, ask whom they used.  The Internet is also a great place to search.

 

Take a look at portfolios; an experienced make-up artist should have a wide selection of photos to show you their work.  This can be done on-line, or you may want to stop by and meet the make-up artist in person; after all, as well as applying your make-up, this is someone that you will be spending a couple of hours with you on one of the most important days of your life!

 

Examine the style; make-up artists’ styles can vary a great deal.  Are you looking for clean and natural, classic glamour, or perhaps you’re looking for a very fashion forward, edgy look?  Would you like your make-up airbrushed, or would you prefer traditional make-up?  You should feel like you share a common sense of esthetics with your make-up artist.

 

Make a short list of make-up artists.

Include as much information as possible in your inquiry:  Your wedding date, approximate time you have to be ready by, how many people require make-up, and if the make-up artist needs to travel. Ask for rates.  For a large wedding party, a good make-up artist will work with additional make-up artists, and not try to rush through a large party by themselves.

 

Costs of services vary widely; to find a stylist whose approach you like and who’s within your budget, start your search as soon as possible.  A make-up artist with a good reputation will have some dates booked far in advance.

 

After your research, it’s a good idea to make an appointment for a trial with one or two artists that you think may be the best fit for you.

Ask the make-up artist to pencil you in for your wedding date until you have your trial.

Bring photos from magazines of looks that you like and also photos of yourself taken when you feel that you’ve looked your best, this will give your make-up artist a sense of your style. If you are very happy with how you look, you can make a decision as to whether you would like to secure him/her for your wedding day.

 

To secure the date most make-up artists require a deposit and a signed contract.
 
Tuesday, 23 February 2010 08:28
Follow this link to see Katrina on the CBS morning show talking about fashion week 2010.
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6216094n&tag=related;photovideo

 
Tuesday, 23 February 2010 08:23

Fashion week with Katrina Szish


It’s been a great week working with style expert/fashion guru Katrina Szish who was the exclusive correspondent for Mercedes-Benz fashion week!  We rendezvoused early every morning and started hair and make-up.  What a week! Today has been the first day in a week that I’ve gotten to sleep in past 4:00 a.m!
The minute Katrina arrived each day for hair and make-up, she inspired me with the fantastic ensemble she had chosen for the day.  Katrina is quite the trooper; at least I got to go home at a reasonable time each day - she was going on three hours sleep each night and still looked fantastic everyday!

To see more of the Hair and make-up looks that we did, follow this link: http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/-r-C2rCgMnH/Around+Bryant+Park+Day+8+Fall+2010+MBFW/cgasdPcdL6q/Katrina+Szish
Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 February 2010 15:25
 
Tuesday, 09 February 2010 11:45
katrinaszishret2f243cropDays Working with fashion correspondent Katrina Szish, (aka "Szish the dish" in some circles :-) are always full of fun. This shot was taken by NYC photographer Joe Henson, Make-up and hair by me, Kerry-Lou. I never know what Katrina will pull out of her garment bag when she arrives at the studio, it's like Alladin's cave for fashionistas!
She has such a sense of adventure in fashion, and when it comes to hair and make-up is always eager to try something new.   To achieve this flawless finish I airbrushed Katrina’s skin using Kett foundation.

Katrina Szish: Editor in Chief at PinkMemo.com
A self-admitted shoe addict, the Pennsylvania native was convinced at a young age that fashion, television, and New York City would figure prominently in her future. Fast forward to the present: Katrina is a NYC-based pop-culture journalist and television personality. She has held senior editorial roles at VOGUE, GQ and INSTYLE magazines, and she is omnipresent on the airwaves. She is a familiar face on national morning shows where she masterminds makeovers and demystifies red carpets and runways; she appears on cable news networks alongside some of the world’s most renowned journalists to debate the hottest headlines, and her insights on the cult of celebrity have made her a staple on entertainment news shows. Katrina regularly appears on “THE TODAY SHOW,” “THE VIEW,” “THE EARLY SHOW,” “THE O’REILLY FACTOR” and “SHOWBIZ TONIGHT” and VH-1.

Szish graduated with honors from Harvard. Upon completing an internship with CNN’s “STYLE WITH ELSA KLENSCH” in New York City, she garnered a writer/editor title at VOGUE, where she penned monthly trend columns and features. She then joined GQ as Senior Editor and later InStyle as National Correspondent, where she spearheaded INSTYLE.COM’s first style blog. She was a host and anchor for ABC NEWS NOW, a columnist for ABCNEWS.com and a correspondent for E!’s “THE DAILY 10” and “FASHION POLICE.” She is a red carpet regular at the Oscars, for which she provides live fashion commentary for multiple networks.

In January 2009, Szish re-established herself as a freelance journalist, eager to expand into the world of new media and maximize her extensive experience in fashion, publishing, television and the Internet. In addition to her role at PinkMemo, she is a freelance correspondent for CNN.COM’s digital news network and a guest host for TBS’ “MOVIE AND A MAKEOVER.” Additionally, she travels the country as a public speaker, addressing women and teens on inspirational topics ranging from how to achieve career goals to life lessons.

It's a true pleasure to work with such a smart and beautiful woman.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 February 2010 11:55
 
Monday, 30 November 2009 09:21

What’s old and new and cheers you up when you’re feeling blue?

 

Red lipstick, of course!

 

One of the easiest, most inexpensive ways to add a little festive glamour for the holidays is with your lip-color!  And for all of you who lament, “I can’t wear red lipstick!” I say, “There is a red for everyone.”   Go to the make-up counters and try before you buy.

 

One red lipstick can give multiple looks, depending on how it’s applied.  For a fashion forward look, try smudging the color into your lips with your finger.  This gives a much softer look, and if you keep the rest of the face minimal and fresh looking, is a great way to wear red during the day.

 

 

For a Hollywood glamour look that lasts; first make sure you have a little foundation and powder around your lip line, this will give a more defined edge, and prevent feathering.

Next, using a good quality, highly pigmented pencil  (I like MAC pencils) to line your lips.  Make sure your pencil has a nice point; otherwise you’ll get a blurry line.

Extra tip:  To make sharpening easier, put the pencil in the fridge for 15 minutes or so.  This prevents your pencil from breaking as you sharpen.

If you want to make your lips fuller, you can go slightly outside your natural lip line, but my rule of thumb is; no more than the point of a (freshly sharpened) pencil width wider, otherwise you’ll look like The Joker! Blend the inside of the liner into your lips.

Load color onto your lip brush, and apply one coat of color, inside the now defined area.  Blot well with a tissue until no color comes off,  (I find cheap white tissues with no lotion work best for make-up use).  Repeat application, adding a little extra lipstick in the center of your lips for sheen and moisture.

Extra tip: If your lips are prone to feathering, try this – after blotting, apply translucent powder (make-up kit staple) over the edge of your lips with a make-up sponge

For a special holiday look, try adding a little gold shimmer to the center of your lips! You can use gold lip-gloss or lipstick, or even a little gold eye shadow!

 

Here are some of my personal favorite sensational “Holiday Reds” for you to check out this season:

 

Chanel: Enthusiast (limited edition)

Provocative

LancĂ´me: Sensational Effects Lip color, in Red Stiletto and Retro

Color Fever Lipstick – Red and Sensual JVA

Rouge L’Absolu Rouge

 

Make-up Forever: Hollywood Red

Cherry Red

 

Smashbox: Legendary

True Red

 

 

Mac:  Russian Red (old stand-by)

Chill

 

Bobby Brown: Red

 

Lipstick Queen: Rouge Sinner

Red Sinner

 

Revlon: In the Red

Really Red

Cherries in the Snow (oldie but goody)

 

Do you have any red lip tips to share?  Have you found a great red lip color that you can’t live without? Please go to my blog and share at http://make-upbykerry-lou.blogspot.com/

 

 
Last Updated on Monday, 30 November 2009 10:02