So today I did my first music artist. His name is Vaughn Anthony and he's on John Legend's new music imprint, HOME SCHOOL. He has a great vocal style very similar to his brother (John) but that's where it ends. Where John Legend is smooth RnB, Vaughn Anthony is much more Hip-Hop/RnB. He's a very cool, down to earth guy. Lots of fun and easy to work with, respectful and nice to every one, including the prop model*. I have to say that although I've allen out of love with Hip-HopRnB these tracks were very catchy and fun to sing along to. Especially Love Hustle!!

PRODUCTS USED

Nivea Silky Shimmer Lotion & Stephane Marais Moisturizer
Shiseido The Makeup Sheer Enhancer Base-Golden Bronze
MAC Studio Lights-Skin Lure & Smoothspice
MAC Bronze Powder-Golden
MAC Tinted Lip Conditioner-Fuschia Fix

This is 'Shenequa,' she was the prop for the shoot. Vaughn's mgmt team found her on modelmayhem. Says she's having trouble finding an agent. Hopefully these images will help her.

PRODUCTS USED

Stephane Marais Moisturizer
MAC Studio fix-NW45
MAC Set Powder-Invisible
MAC Parfait Amour e/s
MAC Pink Freeze e/s
MAC Carbon e/s
DIOR Blackout mascara
mark. AVON Shimmer Tubes Blush-Golden Bronze
Shiseido Shimmering Lipstick-SL8

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Photography: Alex Norden
Art Direction: Julie Frederickson
Fashion Styling: Megan Zanke
Makeup: Jeffrey Dwayne
Model: Nana/Red Models

PRODUCTS USED


Stephane Marais Moisturizer
MAC Studio Tech NW55 & Make Up For Ever Face & Body #6
MAC Golden Bronze Iridescent Loose Powder
Nars Orgasm blush
Stephane Marais Mascara Comb #3
MAC Rose Gold Pigment
MAC Cork Eye Shadow
MAC Tempting Eye Shadow
MAC Black Karat Kohl Power Eye Pencil
Givenchy Stylish Purple Lipstick


*I wanted to add lashes but there was no time at all for that!

Behind the Scenes for Coutorture Beauty

Zena @ Red Models
Sarah Ivory @ Red Models

Nana @ Red Models

Maddie Stephens @ Elite Models (Ali Stephens sister)

Lauren H. for Coutorture

Photographer: Alex Norden
Art Director: Julie Frederickson
Fashion Editor: Megan Zanke
Makeup: Jeffrey Dwayne
Model: Lauren Hanawalt/Elite Model Management
Assistant: Maleeha Kahn



PRODUCTS USED


Skin-
Moisturizer: MAC Strobe Cream
Foundation: Make Up For Ever Face & Body Foundation #20 & #38
Concealer: Make Up for Ever Cream Camouflage palette #2, Lift Concealer #1
Powder: MAC Silver Dusk Iridescent Loose Powder
Highlight: MAC Vanilla Pigment
Blush: MAC Light Flush Mineralize Skin Finish


Eyes-
Brows: Smashbox Smashing Brunette Brow Tech
Lid Base: MAC Soft Ochre Paint Pot
Lid: MAC Rich Flesh Eye Shadow
Liner: MAC Brown Border Technakohl
Brow Bone: MAC Nanogold Eye Shadow
Mascara: Stephane Marais Mascara Comb #3

Lips-
Moisturizer: MAC Fuschia Fix Tinted Lip Conditioner
Lipstick: MAC 3N Lipstick
Lipgloss: MAC 2N Lipglass


*This image was not retouched!

Tyler Garceau @ Major Models

Photographer: Britt Carpenter
Grooming/Styling: Jeffrey Dwayne
Model: Tyler Garcea/Major Model Management


PRODUCTS USED


Moisturizer: MAC Strobe Cream, Nivea Silky Shimmers
Foundation: MAC Golden Face & Body Bronze FX
Powder: MAC Golden Bronze Powder
Lips: MAC Fuscia Fix Tinted Lip Conditioner

Julia by Galya Kovalyova

Photographer: Galya Kovalyatova
Styling: Katherine Mahony Whitehead
Makeup/light hair: Miss Jeffrey
Model: Julia/Marilyn's


PRODUCTS USED


Face-
Moisturizer: MAC Strobe Cream
Foundation: Make Up For Ever Face & Body Foundation
Concealer: Make Up For Ever Cream Camouflage palette #2
Powder: MAC Silver Dusk Iridescent Loose Powder
Blush: MAC Peaches Blush


Eyes-
Brows: Smashbox Smashing Blonde & Smashing Brunette Brow Tech
Lid: MAC Pink Freeze eye shadow
Crease: MAC Parfait Amour eye shadow
Brow Bone: MAC Pink Opal pigment
Mascara: Stephane Marais Mascara Comb #3

Lips-
Conditioner: MAC Fuschia Fix Tinted lip conditioner
Lipstick: MAC Girl About Town lipstick
Lipgloss: MAC Budding lustreglass


Beauty Brands: MAC, Smashbox

Kate @ Red NYC

Photographer: Bryce Ebel
Hairstylist: Nomi
Makeup: Miss Jeffrey
Styling: Constantine
Model: Kate @ Red Models, NYC


PRODUCTS USED - Look#1

Moisturizer: Embryolisse & Nivea Silky SHimmer
Foundation: Make Up For Ever Face & Body Foundation (#20 + #38)
Concealer: Make Up For Ever Cream Concealer palette #2
Powder: MAC Silver Dusk Iridescent Loose Powder
Highlight: MAC Accentuate Sculpting Powder
Contour: MAC Bone Beige Shaping Powder

Cheeks: Barbie Loves MAC Pearl Sunshine Beauty Powder

EYES
Lid: MAC Layin Low Paint Pot
Lid: MAC Naked Lunch eye shadow
Brow Bone: MAC Ricepaper & Llama eye shadow
Liner: MAC Duck PowerPoint Eye pencil

Lips
Smashbox Lip Exfoliant
MAC Fuschia Fix tinted Lip Conditioner
MAC 3N Lipstick
MAC 2N Lipglass


Look #2 + #3

Eyes:
MAC All That Glitters eye shadow (Lid)
MAC Texture eye shadow (Lid)
MAC Woodwinked
MAC Tempting
MAC White Wheat (brow bone)

Lips:
MAC Alexander McQueen Masque Lipstick
MAC Alexander McQueen White Magic Lipglass

Sample Images

Some sample images from a photo shoot. Should be getting a CD with all the images soon. I guess the new thing is for photographers to mail you the CD rather than meet in person and hand it to you.

Photographer: Galya Kovalyova
Hair: Joseph Kloss
Makeup: Miss Jeffrey
Styling: n/a
Model: Hana Mayeda at Marilyn's


Products Used

Moisturizer: Embryolisse & Nivea Silky Shimmer
Foundation: Make Up For Ever Face + Body Foundation
Concealer: Make Up For Ever Creme Camouflage Palette

Powder: MAC Sculpting & Shading Powders

Eyes:
Brow Bone: MAC Pink Opal Pigment
Lid: MAC Elektra eye shadow
Lower Liner: MAC White Frost Pigment
Mascara: Stephane Marais Mascara Comb 3

Lips:
MAC Fuschia Fix Tinted Lip Conditioner
MAC Lip Erase - Dim
MAC Full Fuschia Lipstick