Thursday, November 25, 2010

TURKEY DAY!!!

WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR?

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!!! ENJOY THIS DAY WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS...

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

CAREER DAY SLIDESHOW

I had a great opportunity to speak @ Career Day last week. I was really nervous because I am uncomfortable speaking in front of a crowd, but it turned out great and the students seemed to be really interested!

I created a slideshow of some of my work to help make the presentation interesting for them!

Take a look :)


Monday, November 22, 2010

KILLEEN.................(Photoshoots)




I recently had the pleasure of traveling and working on set in Killeen, TX!!

Crew was awesome: Gilbert, Veruka & Chris!! we had a blast and created amazing photos :)

In the slow times of the day i had the opportunity to get my photos taken, take a look! (just a few pics)









(im not a model, glad im behind the scenes bc its hard to "pose")!!

Friday, November 5, 2010

SINGLE GIRL SWAG...........

I am so excited about the article posted about me on this cool site!!


check it out and pass it on!

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

FASHION MEETS BRIDAL!!

I had an amazing opportunity to work with an awesome team yesterday!

Tina of Agape House Studio, Sabrina of Always Floral, Melissa a Neal Hamil model, Bridal gowns provided by A Bridal Boutique and the location was Belle Rose Maison in Conroe, TX!! It was an amazing day and I had so much fun!

Sabrina and I got together a while back and wanted to put the "fashion" back into "bridal"!! Alot of magazines out there are so plain and do not offer any real pop!! They have some amazing dresses, but thats it! The hair & makeup is either very plain or too "runway" just not wearable! My brides are constantly coming to me wanting to know where to go to find a look..... There are never really any amazing florals.........the layouts do not tell a story! So in our frustration with the wedding industry we decided to do a fun shoot putting all the lacking elements back in that so many top magazines leave out!

Here are a few pics from the shoot, i hope u love them as much as i do!!!!






Hair / Makeup: Makeup By Andrea
Model: Melissa (Neal Hamil Agency)
Florals: Always Floral
Dress: A Bridal Boutique/ Davids Bridal
Photographer: Agape House Studio
Location: Belle Rose Maison

I am currently booking appts for 2011! you can contact me directly: andrea@makeupbyandrea.com

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

HOT MESS!!!

OK now i tell people all the time that there are no rules to makeup and that's true! however, there is good taste! what looks good to some may not look good to others, less is more, some people hate blush (mainly because they dont know how to wear it) everyone has a different "makeup personality".........while this is true, i feel it my duty as a makeup artist and professional to put my opinion out there on some looks that i feel are just not cute! LOL

Many of you that know me know i am a reality tv junkie! i love alot of the shows that are out now, some not so much, but those dedicated to style, fashion and just good ol' fashion entertainment, i am all over it! My favorites are Keeping up w/ the Kardashians and all the Real Housewives!!! Right now i am watching the Atlanta & Beverly Hills HW!!

This post is dedicated to the beauty taste of one particular housewive (Phaedra) of the Atlanta show......i want to talk about the makeup!!!! this will be an open forum, i want you to post your comments give me your opinions!

Phaedra's makeup personality is over the top! it really needs to be toned down, more understated than overstated......This is where "less is more" comes in! Especially when you are pregnant and your facial features are already exxagerated...........a clean look would be more appropriate (in my opinion). She looks like a clown! she should town it down, softly highlight a few areas, fill in/shape her brows, add lashes, add a natural gloss or glossy lipcolor and be done with it (for an everyday look)--now if there is an event kick it up but even then not too much, maybe a light smokey eye and contour the face........ but never ever ever, put rhinestones on the eyes unless dressing for halloween or somekind of dance recital or competition!!!!!

let's also talk about the roses........now while i love hair accessories, this was overkill!
(Phaedra is in blue--this was a "no-no" all u see are roses sticking up out of her hair.........)


I now open the floor to you!! please post your comments to this blog.........you can post about any housewife, celebrity or just leave your opinion on makeup or simply ask me a question would love to hear from you!


Lata!

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

MY FAVORITE WEDDING DRESS DESIGNERS.....

There are a few designers i love.........when selecting a wedding dress a clean classic look is the best option. you want your entire look from head to toe to be classic, timeless and beautiful!! if your dress is doing too much, your groom will notice it and not you!!

Here are some of my favorite looks:

Monique Lhuillier Style No. 31989007


Lazaro Style No. 31375355


Lazaro Style No. 31708704


Lazaro Style No. 31993173