Feature: 100 Layer Cake, A Fortunate Valentine.

In honor of Valentine's Day I did hair and makeup for this super creative engagement-style shoot with the über talented trüstudio team. 100 Layer Cake featured it and you can see photos at their site but see the ENTIRE collection at trüstudio's blog (make sure to scroll to the right)!

These are my favorite shots of model Jaime!

Feature: Ruffled Blog, Woodland Shoot.

In early December I got the chance to do a fun shoot in the freezing woods with lots of people that I love to work with.  It was featured on Ruffled Blog and you can see loads more photos at the photographer's website, www.SimplyJessie.com. On top of the super beautiful images Jessie's husband Eric shot this stunning short.  Check it out!

Muted Love. from Put Down the Bourbon on Vimeo.

Feature: Style Me Pretty, Molly + Brian

Last year my awesomely, amazing long-time client Molly and her beau Brian tied the knot and I completely did not realize that it was featured on Style Me Pretty.  Here is a link to that business!

Short Film: "Got You" by Fig Media

"Got You" is a short film I worked on with the fabulous Fig Media team in collaboration with Oak Street Design and makeup artist extraordinaire, Frances Tsalas.  It was filmed in one day throughout downtown Chicago and consisted of 9 separate locations and looks.  Check it out and read this article posted by Be U Weddings.
Got You from Fig Media on Vimeo.
Credits: Producer: Megan Taylor, Director: Melissa Martens, Director of Photography: Tim Musho and Rajesh Bhagirat and Jon Jeung, Assistant Director: Hafeez Sarumi, 2nd Director of Photography: Andrew Winkler, Original Music: by Eric Hillman, Stylist: Amanda Wolfson, Oak Street Design, Models: Factor Runway Clark Lichty, Marta Traskevych, Extras: Crystal Schreiner. Hair and Make-Up: The Bridal Team Hair Shelby George, Make-Up: Frances Tsalas, Floral: Fragrant Design, Location: Sofitel Chicago, Fashion: Bloomingdale’s 900 North Michigan, Nicole Miller Chicago, Mira Couture, Belle Vie Bridal Couture, A fig films production created for Style Down the Aisle figweddings.net

Wishlist: Lip Products.

With Christmas around the corner I have been hunting for gifts and have stumbled upon some really cool products that I want to add to my wish list and also share with readers!  This post is all about lips!

1) OCC Lip Tars- According to their product summary, these pucker pigments go on smooth like a gloss and dry like a lipstick!  They are only $13/piece and come in 36 shades!  I have seen it for sale at Akira in Chicago but you can also pick it up at OCC's website!  I can't wait to pick some of these up and to use these on a shoot.... or maybe on me!

2) Lime Crime's Opaque Lipstick Collection- If you're not one to go gaga over a gloss but still want super vibrant or off-the-wall colors then maybe you should opt for Lime Crime's wow-ya shades.  For $120 you can get 10 shades or you can buy them individually for $16.  Not only do they have lipsticks but you will find glosses, eyeshadows and primers on Lime Crime's site as well.

**3) Kryolan's Lip Rouge Mini Palette in LF-  I own this palette and, let me tell you, I LOVE it!  It's great for any makeup artist that wants to have a variety of colors in their kit without breaking the bank and it's also wonderful for the personal makeup diva who wants to try a multitude of colors without... well... breaking the bank.  Once you figure out what colors you love the most you can buy them in a regular size tube as well.  It retails for $32 and comes in 3 different palette tones.  Pick it up at CosplaySupplies.com.

**4) NYX Matte Lip Creams-  I rave about these to everyone.  They're amazing.  These creamy, lovely lip tints go on with a wand, like a gloss but stay for hours like a stain and have a satin finish like a lipstick.  They come in 11 colors and won't leave you broke because they're only $6!  Pick them up at NYX's website!

** I have used this product and love it!

Featured: Hairbrained.me

The shot of Noah from the Brides, Bubbles and Bliss shoot I did with Carasco Photography was just featured on the front page of Hairbrained.me (like Facebook but for Hairstylists and Makeup Artists).
I took a screenshot to show you all. :)