Feature on Cosmetiholic.com
I have been featured on a blog, check it out it is an article on liquid eyeliner application.
Cosmetiholic is a great blog that covers latest trends and products in the beauty world.
On a different note I will be attending The Makeup Show L.A. this upcoming Sunday and Monday March 15-16th. It is being held at the California Market Center, 110 East 9th Street, from 9:30-5:30. The past two years I have been fortunate to go to The Makeup Show New York and Miami. I am excited that I am now living in a city that is host to the show.
The Duchess and In Bruges
I found it to be a beautiful movie and though one could say the story was depressing I just found it amazing that it is true. Hair was phenomenal by Jan Archibald who won the oscar last year for La Vie en Rose. The make up designer for The Duchess was Daniel Phillips who was inspired by 18th century paintings by Joshua Reynolds and Maria Cosway. Keira Knightly is so beautiful and the make up in this movie makes her look like she stepped out of the famous portrait of the duchess by Thomas Gainsborough.
I also rented In Bruges which is up for Best Screenplay. This movie
I found very, very depressing. It is a dark comedy and I, for the
most party, really enjoy dark comedies but this one was grey and I like
them black. There is a scene where one of the characters survives a
great fall. Kudos on this, very freaky and very gross. The way it was
shot with close up on the face yet you can see bits of blood and flesh
just out of focus was quite gruesome.
Movies, movies, and more...movies
The Wrestler is up for two oscars:
First up is Mickey Rourke for Best Actor (up against Richard Jenkins,
“The Visitor”; Frank Langella, “Frost/Nixon”; Sean Penn, “Milk”; and
Brad Pitt, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”
Marisa Tomei is
nominated for Best supporting actress against : Amy Adams, “Doubt”;
Penelope Cruz, “Vicky Cristina Barcelona”; Viola Davis, “Doubt”; and
Taraji P. Henson, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
Mickey Rourke was phenomenal. What I was not expecting was all the great make up. Lots of blood effects and scarring. Marisa Tomei is also sporting some nipple piercings and quite a few tattoos. I really liked this movie. The style they shot it in really made you feel like you were walking with Randy through all of his experiences. Mickey Rourke played it so that you felt sympathy but never pity. He was a flawed character but a good person at heart. It also made me view wrestling in a whole different way, as an art form, a type of theatre, and wrestlers are artists, performers. The deli counter scene was just precious and again it showed Randy as a person who has a special talent of being able to connect, and actually needing to connect with others. Just Awesome.
I also saw Hellboy II: The Golden Army. I was delighted that
Doug Jones' voiced his character Abraham Sapien this time around. I
adore Doug Jones. I worked with him on Angel of Death in October and
he impressed me so much with his personality and professionalism.
2009 Oscar Nominees for Best Make up
I do not understand what happens to me during this time of year. I seriously feel like a kid on Christmas morning during award season. There is no rhyme or reason and I have decided not to analyze it but to just enjoy it. Since finding out the nominees yesterday morning I have managed to watch 5 of the nominated movies. I caught Benjamin Button and Slumdog Millionaire in the show and I rented Wall-E, Kung Fu Panda and The Visitor, man do I love the redbox. If I had to marry a vending maching it would be the redbox, it is the coolest invention since velcro, tab, and the walkman.
Best Make up Nominees:
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Greg Cannom a 9 time nominee
The Dark Knight, John Caglione Sr. and Conor O'Sullivan this the 2nd time for both
Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Mike Elizalde and Thom Floutz both 1st time nominees
I have seen all these films expect for Hellboy II and I can't wait to check it out.
L.A. photo shoot
So I just had a photoshoot this last Sunday and I had the opportunity to work with a new photographer. It was a great experience and I want to share it. The photographer is Adam Bouska you can check out his work on his website: http://www.bouska.net/ Adam really impressed me with his working style. He was great communicating what he wanted and needed and he had a great energy and spirit. He has beautiful work and I definitely see him going far.
We were working on portfolio shots for young actor Brant Daughtery. I had worked with Brant back in Chicago on a short film that he co-wrote co-produced with Director Christopher Hayden. You can check more about their work on Chris' blog: http://quispychronicle.blogspot.com/
I am happy to be working again with these great people who I had wonderful experiences with back home in the Midwest. It is making L.A. seem more and more like home to me.
Happy New Year! Make up Artist 2009
I can not even believe that it has been so long since my last blog
entry. I had quite an interesting 2008 professionally and personally.
Where I ended the year was miles away from where I started the year,
both literally and figuratively. It was a year that has made me look
ahead and realize that I have no idea what the future holds for me.
That being said I am still all about making plans, I just know that
nothing is set in stone, new opportunities are always around the corner. Since my last blog entry I have relocated to Los Angeles. I am still
back in the Midwest from time to time for certain jobs and of course
most of my family and close friends are there. As for now I am loving
my new location and I am excited for all the opportunites that are out
here and anxious to take advantage of them. I am also excited to share with you one of the my first jobs out
here in L.A., feature length film Angel of Death. The trailer is now up
for your viewing pleasure: http://www.crackle.com/c/Angel_Of_Death I had a wonderful experience working on it and I was able to meet some great people. Love to hear any feedback you have on it! Hoping to make updates to my website in the next week so check that out, as well: www.subhastarmakeup.com
80s TV make-up
I happened to glance over at the TV and WOW! that make-up is nuts!!! Crazy 80s make-up (actually the show debuted back in 1978 and it's last episode was in 1991) Now I am really devoting this blog to make-up but I must throw in that the hair is quite impressive as well. It is absolutely huge. It defies gravity. It is like a cloud of cotton candy hair fluff following the actresses around.
Back to make-up: the eyeliner is always apparent and the eye shadows, not necessarily in super bright colors, extend from the lash line all the way up to the eyebrow. And the shading techniques are beautifully and skillfully applied, but just so excessive, especially compared to the make-up on t.v. nowadays.
The thing that I especially love is the fact that regardless of what is going on each actress has a full face on. The scene that inspired this blog entry was a phone conversation between two female characters. What was outstanding was that it was nighttime and they were both in bed just about to go to sleep- in full out make-up! thick eyeliner, shimmery eye shadows and big glossy lips. Hate to see their pillowcases the next morning- yucky!
These make-ups are very dated yet, I have to say beautiful and ultra glamorous.
There are NO hair crimpers at Target!
Anyways I mentioned to the girls that we were getting ready with that I had to search high and low for my crimper (I finally procured it at a Sally's, brand is Gold'n'Hot), and I was told that there are crimpers galore at Target. Well I just went to two different ones and didn't find any crimpers. However if anyone does know a Target (or any other store other than Sally's) that does carry crimpers please let me know!
Make-up Brushes
The #134 is an extra large paddle-shaped brush that, though a bit pricey, is a must have for your kit. I can't believe that I did so long without it! It is the perfect brush for all over powder/bronzer coverage. It has a shorter handle that fits comfortably in the hand. The thick and full brush covers a large surface area on the face and/or body, so you are able to get a more even tone in one sweeping motion.
The #205 is a fan-shaped mascara brush made of synthetic fibers. This brush is ideal for really getting those bottom lashes. I find it much easier to control mascara application with this brush because I am able get from root to the tip of the lash quickly and smoothly.
Eyeliner! part 2
This eyeliner is from a new line that I found when I was in L.A. in June. Napoleon is a make-up artist from Australia with his own line and also a make-up academy in Sydney. They have a gorgeous brand new store that I happened upon on Hollywood Blvd., just a few blocks from Grauman's Chinese Theatre. This concept store makes you feel beautiful just by walking in, with it's bright decor and plush atmosphere. The sales people are all very knowledge about the products, ready to give demos and full of great energy. Actually it was quite tricky leaving the store since I walked in with three of my make-up artist friends we could have stayed there for hours testing out the products.
So back to the eyeliner..it is a gel consistency so it goes on quite smoothly, once it's on though it will not budge through sweat or tears. I picked up both the Equinox (black) and Heaven (blue). However I did find some problems with the Heaven not going on quite as smoothly as I'd like, but Equinox is a dream item for anyone's kit.
These concept stores are only on the west coast for now, but I believe that this line is also carried in Sephora. And you can always check out their website:
www.napoleonperdis.com
*On a side note I also picked up a lip pencil there, Rubis, which was a perfect match for a lip gloss I have from Rouge Make-up Studio called Miami. They are a beautiful bright coral color, perfect for this time of year when the summer is winding down and you have a lot of color in your skin. It can also give you a great retro 1950's look.