Pocahontas Inspired...

Every Makeup Artist is in love with color, and when artists are given the creative freedom to play with all the vibrant hues we can dream of... well, we're in Makeup Heaven. Here is a sneak peek of the Fashion and Beauty Editorial I did for Disfunkshion Magazine.

Models: Michaela Rabinov (below as our Indian Girl) and Briana Acosta, both from Premier Models and Talent. Key Hair & Makeup: Jessica Hoffman. Assistant Hair & Makeup: Rhiannon Mariani. Stylist & Photography: Hugette Montesinos.

For Disfunkshion Magazine on location at Sandy's Beach, Hawaii.

What? You think we'd give it all away?! You'll have to wait for the magazine to come out to see all the colors I used- turquoise, orange, purple, red, yellow and neon hot pink. It was ravishing, if I do say so myself.  

Until then... here's a lil something I 'colored' on our other model, Briana Acosta after we wrapped. Before we took all her makeup off, I asked her if I could add some red... here it is! 

I used MAKE UP FOR EVER flash pigment. 

Red My Lips....

So here is a quick teaser from a Beauty shoot I did last night with photographer: Jojo Serina. We didn't even begin this shot until after 1 am, when we were done with our photo shoot for CLOTH Hawaii.

I grabbed my Makeup Forever Pigment Palette and painted on red cream color all over my eyelids (more pics to come soon, I promise!) and with the same color, all over my lips. I finished with a cherry color lip gloss and voila! Here is what we did in the wee hours of the morning.

Don't these shiny, candy-apple red pumps look delicious enough to eat?

Makeup / Model: Jessica Hoffman

Dolly Mix

So class... today we'll be using our palettes that usually sit closer to the bottom of our makeup kits. Today we get to play, blend, and explore the endless possibilities of color, color, color! Here's a peak at the makeup madness, otherwise known as our work space. My Makeup & Hair Assistant was Jen Paelmo, who was a perfect fit to my cheerful & vibrant set. Photographer, Zack DeZon captured the beauty of the makeup on our three picture perfect models- all of whom are from Major Model Management- Christina, Kelly & Amanda. To document it all- from the getting ready & all the makeup changes to the girls working the camera and the occasional dance break in between shots- was videographer, Kathleen Hennessey. So pull out your pen and paper, get ready to take notes and enjoy the images below. 

Organization is key. I love my quad roll up makeup case. (Purchased at Ricky's in NYC.) 

Palettes are a makeup artists BFF, so many options right at your fingertips! (And it lightens your kit). 

Makeup Forever's Color Pigment Palette was used for nearly every look at today's shoot. It's a must have. 

Meet the exquisite Christina Vorobets from Major, NY, who rocked this dual colored orange lip with 1920's brows over her naturally groomed eyebrow. I used the Makeup Forever palette on her brows, eyelids & lips. 

Miss Kelly Gervais in blue. Yes, even in sky blue lips she looks gorgeous. My inspiration for the blue used on Kelly, comes from my new & wonderfully talented NYC makeup artist friend, Stephanie West.

Major beauty! Our 3 lovely dolls looking like mannequins. Just wait till you see the final product in DISfunkshion Magazine in an upcoming issue. 

Until then... class dismissed. 

Blessings,

Jessica

xoxo

Ahhh....

Clean Makeup with a pop of bold color... one of my favorites, and oh so refreshing. 

On eyes: Makeup Forever Cream Pigment Palette / A blend of the red and pink. 

Shot by Daeja Fallas