Recently, I got to work on a video shoot for MICA with 15Four. We interviewed some residents at the Copycat Building, a great living/performing/arts space. The residents have turned, what is basically a giant warehouse, into a community of young artists, living and creating together. Here’s a snapshot from the day!

Here’s the final cut of a commercial I did a few months ago. It was a holiday promotional commercial for Rockville Town Square featuring several of their restaurants and businesses.

Production: The Blue Wave

Makeup and Grooming: Jasmen Davis

Here’s an example of a client I did a lash fill-in on today. It was about 4 weeks since her last appointment, and over 60% of her lash extensions were still intact. In this appointment, I focused on making my client’s lashes fuller, since her extensions from the last appointment already created a nice frame. By using lots of smaller lashes (7/8′s) throughout the lash line, I can quickly create a fuller lashes and build up her lash line effortlessly.

When I use lots of smaller lashes in-between, they help to support the longer, thicker ones. Plus, clients will find that the lashes feel weightless. This is a great trick I use on all my clients instead of just throwing on a lot of longer, thick lashes. That will only weigh down the lashes and make them shed prematurely.

Another bonus of using lots of smaller lashes: in a few weeks when my client is ready for her fill-in, there won’t be lots of spaces where lashes have shed. The smaller lashes blend in better, and since they are attached to newer, shorter lashes, they will still be intact until the next appointment.

Red lips are always in style. I decided to incorporate it into this look for Latico Leathers after seeing many popular ads recently featuring a red lip. If you want to make a statement with a bold lip, first apply a highly pigmented lipstick with a brush, blot with a tissue (single layer) then re-apply another coat of lipstick. Tired of red? Look for a color with a strong orange undertone. Then keep the rest of your makeup natural.

HELLO LATICO – Andrea from SHINE CREATIVE on Vimeo.

I created this video to show the process of applying Novalash lash extensions. After taking a look, PLEASE VOTE HERE for my video to win Lash Artist of the Year. You can vote every single day, if your little heart desires, and it would mean so much! Log into Facebook and vote (hey, you probably waste hours on Facebook daily, right?!)

In this video, I demonstrate a dramatic lash, the most lush and thickest lashes available. Natural styles are also available, since these lashes are super customizable. It’s your choice! Enjoy watching and don’t forget to vote.

Here are some new images I worked on recently. The goal was to come up with some fresh summer makeup looks, with lots of color!

Photography: Mindy Best Photography

Hair: Emma Stanley

Model: Paige Elizabeth

I did makeup and created a retro hairstyle for this video lookbook for Latico handbags. It is currently on their homepage featuring bags from their Spring 2011 collection.

Film by Shine Films. Model: Jamie Bowersox.

Saw these fierce lashes from the Venexiana Fall 2011 show and swooned. Take a closer look and the models from the show are adorned with fluttery false lashes on top and bottom paired with a winged smoky eye. The eyes are so graphic and intense. I like how this runway look breaks all the makeup rules. Bold eyes and lips. As a matter of face, the whole face is very bold with flushed, bronzy cheeks. (Makeup by Napoleon Perdis.)

For hair it’s a cross between a french twist and the high ballerina buns we’ve been seeing everywhere. I love this look because it’s clean, chic, with a touch of glam.

As a makeup artist, I get to work with some of the best photographers, models, brides and creative people. So of course, I was ecstatic to go onto Laura Ashbrook Photography recently and see that she is running a contest for Finest Photos of 2010. And one of my makeup clients, Emily, is featured in the final cut!

Go here to vote:  Vote for Image #6, Emily

Emily was a beautiful person to work with on her wedding day and this photo captures her spirit. She was excited to wear false lashes and went for a very natural, fresh look. She looks gorgeous, natural and spirited. Please vote for this pic because she’ll also get extra photo books of her special day.

Voting ends Sunday, January 16^th at 9:00 pm. Thanks for your support!