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Working on four photo shoots sets last week really had me all over the city! I couldn't believe how busy I was plus wedding season begins for me this week as well. Although my makeup kit has many different tools and brand names one of my new purchases I used was an eyeshadow base by Mally Beauty (makeup artist Mally Roncal's line who's most famous for beautifying Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez and many others).

I have a few of her products and this eyeshadow base was just magical. Now I've worked with many products of this same function, but this was the best! Don't let the color scare you.

So I first tested this last week while working on a photo shoot of 9 models.. child talk about a work out! But of course I have a very simple trick in getting so many faces done so fast, with the look as if it took me 45 minutes. It made the models eyeshadows true in color and didn't fade (as it can when just applying eyeshadow to naked eyelids).

You can purchase this on the Mally Beauty website, QVC, or visit her counter inside Henri Bendel in New York.

The Finalists Are In...

The CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women Inc.) is the leading trade non-profit organization in the beauty industry that has over 4,000 executives in beauty, cosmetics, fragrance, and those related in the industry invovled in their organization.

And every year there CEW Awards are broadcasted all over the world listing the years winners in cosmetics. Which become must have buys for all of us.

The finalists for 2009 are amazing and some of my most favorite beauty products for women & men made the cut. To see the full list visit click here.

I hope my faves win:

Jergens - Natural Glow Express Body Moisturizer

Carol's Daughter - Sweet Honey Dip Chocolate Brown Sugah Scrub
shu uemura - Brightening Cleansing Oil
Laura Mercier Cosmetics - Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer
Neutrogena - Men's Invigorating Face Wash
Bumble and Bumble. - Spray de Mode Hairspray
Christian Dior - Diorshow Iconic High Definition Lash Curler Mascara
FLIRT! - Glamourazzi Extreme Lip Lacquer
Sean John Fragrances - I Am King

However, I'm sad that some didn't make the cut this year! (...hint hint Mally Beauty and Color By Cynde Watson)

Hair Stylist Discount

If you are ever in the need of a hair stylist, don't hesitate to contact Elisabeth "Liz" Carter. We met last year while working on location for a bride and since then we've been email pals ever since. And when I was asked to work on set of a bridal couture shoot I had to refer her to the photographer immediately.

Currently, Liz is offering a 50% discount on services for new clients (one time only), and you must indicate that you heard of this offer thru me.

To schedule an appointment or if you have questions contact Liz personally by phone or email: 513-312-5005 eccarter@cinci.rr.com

Bridal Glow Secret

Okay I get asked this a lot from brides who I meet at bridal events, on how do I accomplish the glow that they notice on some of my brides photos.

Answer is, it's really easy. Yeah to achieve "the glow" can take several products and building upon them is the norm in commercial photo shoots which can take a while and I must take my time to do.

But when I'm working with brides, who has that kind of time? One of the secrets I use are Bobbi Brown Cosmetics "Shimmer Bricks". I apply a matte blush first in either a pink or peach shade and apply the coinciding shimmer brick on the apples of the cheeks to give a pop of a little more color. Or just use the shimmer brick alone for those who don't like blush so much. Either way it's very beautiful in photographs, not so visible in natural light but this is a winner when you see your wedding pictures.

And adding a little shimmer on the body will have you glowing all the way down the aisle!

(remember shimmer is not glitter so a little can go a long way, and very pretty if you're having a candlelight wedding)

$1.09 OOT Boxes

Today after I left the set of a short commercial shoot I did a little shopping for office supplies and I came across $1.09 white boxes used for OOT (out of town) guests.

I couldn't pass up the opportunity to tell you, so get them before they go fast! They also had .69 cent boxes but those were all gone. Go visit XPEDX on 914 Dalton Ave.