Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Inspired! Day 3 & 4



(1/3/11) 3. Admiring the Work of Others: I caught this moment while I was backstage at the Zac Posen show in NY during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. The look was created by Global Makeup Artist, Charlotte Willer for Maybelline Cosmetics. I had an opportunity to interview her after the show. One of my favorite things she said regarding the idea of beauty was, "it's imperfection that people love." She also said she had a blast creating this look for Zac! I had a blast taking pictures of her work. (check out her nails too)



(1/4/11) 4. Makeup as Art. Coloring outside the lines makes me smile. I delight in creating makeup that you wouldn't necessarily wear on a day to day basis, but something you would photograph and hang up in your room. I'm inspired by the Arts and Craft Store, examining the colorful items that catch my eye and envisioning how I can use it as makeup or in the hair. Here's a look I produced, along with the help of my sister Maria Blaich who keyed the hair.




Sunday, January 2, 2011

11 Things in 11 Days that inspire me.



Happy New Year Beauties!

1/1/11... it just sooounds so new and fresh. I love being able to swipe the slate clean, don't you? And when better to do so, literally and figuratively, than Jan 1st. And this year is special. It's the genesis of a decade. It's an invitation to imagine a clean palette. It's an invitation to create.

For Artists, creativity is everything. This year... embrace the artist within your own heart.

11 things in 11 days that inspire me as an artist (in random order):

(1/1/11) 1. My Makeup Kit. I get inspired all over again when I clean out my kit and especially when I add to it. I recommend every makeup artist or enthusiast to attend the IMATS (Int'l Makeup Artist Trade Show) It is the makeup artist's equivalent to Disneyland for a child! Here is an image from my makeup kit and my assistant's kit at a shoot in Kitchen Studios in New York. This was a colorful shoot for 3 models, so my kit was a bit more grandiose than usual.


(1/2/11) 2. Bare Naked Faces. We're all so unique and so intricately detailed in our design. Each face is unlike the other. I love looking at women's faces, either made up or not. There's a beauty about a bare face that intrigues me... and it's very inspiring. It's so vital as a woman to renew our minds on a daily basis and be confident in the fact that you are unique. You don't look like any other person, so stop trying. Do not compare yourselves to others. Period. I love that our Creator was so brilliant, he never duplicated a design! Be original. Be proud of being who you are... no one else can do it quite like you.



Friday, December 17, 2010

Perfect Gift to light up your life...


...and it's only $15! It's seriously a must have for any woman on the go. This peppermint infused, light up lip gloss comes in 3 delicious shades including a champagne, a pink and a bronze. Not only does it look good it feels, well... delicious! But my fave feature of all is the light in the wand and mirror on the side of the package! No more braille re application in the middle of your GNO. This is a perfect companion for all that mistletoe you'll be standing under... 

xoxo
Contact me to purchase your light up lip gloss! And if you want it by Christmas to add to a stocking, don't wait too long. 

Enjoy and Merry Kissmas! 

Saturday, November 20, 2010

PINK CARPET EVENT



It's here... Pure Beauty Project's Pink Carpet Event! 

Calling all ladies... walk the Pink Carpet, enjoy live music, light appetizers, beauty bags (to the first 40 who arrive), Beauty Documentary created by Founder Jessica Hoffman from backstage New York Fashion Week, Fashion Show by Fashionista's Market and  be inspired by Powerful Guest Speakers including Keynote Speaker- Model, Actor and International Conversationalist,  Johan Khalilian. Hugette Montesinos, Editor-in-Chief of Disfunkshion Magazine will be our emcee for the evening. 

Girls, you WON'T want to miss this night! 

Buy your tickets online today by clicking on the button above! 


See you there BEAUTIFUL!!! 

Sunday, October 31, 2010

On the Brink...

features


Jessica Hoffman & Pure Beauty Project

My heart sings when I see people's dreams come true, and DailyBr!nk makes that happen everyday, every week. I was introduced to DailyBrink while I was in New York City working with Head Photographer, Zack DeZon and it was love at first mention- then I looked at the site, and my love grew even more. Such a ravishing site committed to highlighting driven, talented individuals who are on the brink of greatness. As they say..."Meet the up-and-comers of tomorrow. Today." I cheerfully read through all the profiles and was delighted to find a speaker that would soon prove to be a perfect fit for Pure Beauty Project (more on that soon!) one month later, I found myself on the brink... Daily Brink!

 Check out my full profile and interview by Rebekah Allen and please spread the word - not just for my sake- but for all the future Daily Brinkers and those who can assist in helping other dreamers reach their destiny. 

"Where there is no vision the people perish." -Proverbs 29:18

"No Dreamer is ever too small; no dream is ever too big." Anonymous


Special thanks to Editor-in-Chief: Gary Goldman and Design & Photo Director: Jeremy Allen for being so gracious and for the opportunity to be a DailyBr!nker! 



Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Ruby's Ruby Lips


One of the models I worked on at the D & G / Naomi Campbell Party for NY's Fashion's Night Out was this lovely lady: Ruby. We had a blast working before the show and I think these ruby lips suited her just fine. 

Ahh.... there's no place like NYC. 





Thursday, October 7, 2010

Dolly Mix Beauty Story Behind the Scenes Video



A behind-the-scenes look at an editorial photo shoot in New York City. 3 models are featured in this spread with Key Make Up, Hair, and Concept by Jessica Hoffman. Come on into the studio and catch a glimpse of a day in the life of a make up artist, model, and photographer. 

See more at www.JessicaHoffman.net

Filmed on location at Kitchen Studios in New York City for DISfunkshion Magazine.

Filmed and edited by Kat Hennessey.
www.kathennessey.com

Photography by Zack DeZon
ZackDeZonPhotography.com

Assistant Hair and Make Up by Jen Paelmo

Models Provided by Major Model Management

Featuring:
Christina Vorobets
Amanda Nagode
Kelly Gervais