So hopefully now that I have a new iPhone I am going to be able to post A LOT more on what I get to do on a daily bases.  This photo shoot was for Liz White fashion designer. The dress is one of her very own pieces, jewelry is one of my favs Amber Hatchett, and our model of choice is the very beautiful Kimberly Serena. Can not wait to see the photos!

They are up! If you go to Steve Murray Film and Stills on Facebook you can find the commercials that I got the true pleasure of working on. The title of them are Dear Cancer.

We now have our new line of makeup brushes, Serenity+Scott, in the store and I have fallen in love with them. Once we got them I found myself talking more about brushes and decided that this would be something good for the blog. Brushes are really where its at for a flawless look. Brushes come in a verity of shapes, sizes, colors, and materials; so then where to start?

1st- What is the job for the brush? Is it for foundation, liquid or powder? Is it for blush, creme or powder? Once you have decided on that we move on to step two.

2nd- Fluffy or stiff brush? The fluffier the brush the less pigment it picks up and will deposit  for a softer coverage. The stiffer the brush the more pigment it picks up and will deposit  for a more solid coverage. Decide on the level of coverage you would prefer. So when referring to shadow brushes if would you like a soft (less coverage) look or editorial (solid coverage) look.

Blush or bronzer brushes are more about creme vs. powder. Cremes in any medium will need a synthetic brush. Synthetic fibers are less porous and easier to clean, where as natural fibers should be used in dry mediums only (powders, eye shadows, etc.). The fluffy or stiff brush is really more up to your hand. So don’t be afraid to ask to take a look at couple of options.

For foundation its important to decided if the brush is for liquid or powder. If it is liquid I love the duo fibers. Duo fiber brushes also work great in powders so their versatility give them “a leg up” in the brush world.  With more pressure you can blend out with ease and apply less pressure the white fibers blend to give you a “airbrush” finish. Also with that the fibers of the duo brush they are synthetic and silk (in most cases) so they need to be cleaned more often.

Liner brushes are very different. The synthetic rule for creme/liquid/powder still applies here however the angles and points become more important.  For my work I prefer liner brushes to be synthetic because they are the easiest to keep clean. Angle brushes can help create the best crisp line and can create a soft defused line as well. So with that if I had to just pick one it would have to be the Deluxe Angle brush from Serenity+Scott.

Well all this is just barely touched on the subject. If you have any questions you can reach me via email at zack@makeupatga.com or stop by the store.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1543163510/a-white-man-walks-into-a-barbershop

This film I had the wonderful pleasure of working on. I believe in this man and the work that this film will do to further conversation and brake down barriers between all races. He has only four more days… help if you can.

People always ask what is my favorite item in the store and its so hard to just pick one. So I have narrowed it down to my top three. Number Three would have to be the Time Balm concealers from The Balm. They are lite weight with fantastic coverage. Number Two has to be our Luxe Creme Liners from Makeup at the Grove Arcade. They glide on so easily and set quickly. Number One is the Balm Shelters, tinted moisturizers, from The Balm. They too are weightless with wonderful coverage, something that even oily skin types can wear and feel like they have nothing on.

Now ask me what my favorite lip gloss, favorite powder, favorite blush, etc. and I will have an answer for them all. For now these items are my favorites, but considering that we are always getting new items in the store I am sure that my favorites will change in time. Come into the store and check us out we have so many great things from scents to skin care; I’m sure you too wont be able to pick just one thing.

So I wanted to do something a little crazy, something that I would never get to do unless it was only for me. Thank you Holly, Danielle of Westone Salon, and Dan Wickham‘s photography, and Amber Hatchett‘s Designs. Hope you all like! xoxo

          

thank you James.

I love these two. Parker J Phister photographer,Jackie Franquez  model, and myself     doing the makeup.

   

Holy WoW! I had the great GREAT pleasure of working with Anthony‘s team just a couple of weeks ago and it was the craziest photo shoot that I have been on yet. Yellow Jackets, crazy pond water, rivers, sun burns from hell-o, wonderful scenery and wonderful people. Check out this video to see some behind the scenes.

Good luck Jess (founding editor of VERVE) in all of your new adventures and thank you for all that you have done for us here at M@GA. MUAH!