Chicago Makeup Artist
If you saw our last post about our 1st makeup lesson of the year, you likely noticed one of my new fav makeup products. Surprise! It’s the Black Radiance Contour Palettes (powder). I am really loving them ever since one of my mentors (Alexandra Butler) put me on to.
Why the surprise? Well, honestly [Read more…]
We hosted our first Lena Clark Beauty private makeup lesson of the year this past weekend and it was kinda litty! Our client Jazmine came in with her mom and sister and learned a basic every day makeup application plus how to quickly update their basic look for the evening.
Students learned my signature [Read more…]
At the time of of my “Modern Breakfast at Tiffany[‘s] Blue” styled photo shoot I hadn’t really done a full revamp of my kit so most of my products, tools, and techniques were the same. I did, however, finally get to use my absolute favorite eyelash: Pixie Luxe from the Premium Luxe collection by House of Lashes. You may know already from my FAQs page that I LOVE LOVE LOVE these lashes. I have also developed a love for the Noir Fairy lash, also in the Premium Luxe collection. The lashes in this collection are extremely glamorous and make the eyes stand out in photography. Because of the stacked style of these lashes the bands are relatively thick so I don’t think they are necessarily suitable for inexperienced lash wearers. For that reason, I’ve only ever used these lashes on one client and she was definitely not new to wearing lashes.
Pixie Luxe
I recently had the pleasure of – and all of the work associated with – planning two styled bridal photo shoots. I am so happy that they were both successful and yielded some really beautiful images. I can’t wait to share them. I usually like to use photo shoots as a time to try new products, tools, and techniques so that I have an understanding of their best uses when a client sits in my chair. These two shoots were no different. A lot of time goes into the planning stage of a photo shoot but I won’t bore you with any of those details (unless you want me to). Instead, I’ll be sharing a few images now; and then later I’ll discuss some recent kit additions/techniques and how they performed.
This shoot involved a whole team of talented people. As this was my first time planning and managing a styled bridal photo shoot some mistakes were made and some lessons were learned, but I thank God for allowing this experience.
Model #1
Unedited image from my digital camera
Model #2
Unedited image from my digital camera
Team:
Photographer(s): Isi, Isi’s Photography; Matt, Black Tie Wedding Photography
Makeup/Hair: Me, Lena Clark MUA
Wardrobe Stylist: Ro’Shunda, The Natural Hair Bride
Models: Kimika & Erin
Wedding Planner: Fisayo, One Look Events
Stationery Design: Alero, Vividesigns
Assistant: Ajene’, Bonafide Trend Diva
Venue: City Point Loft [Read more…]
Here are a few amateur pictures from The Natural Hair Bride Glitz Glam & Curlz: A Bridal Affair. I am a terrible photographer, so I will be sure to post professional pictures as soon as possible. After the first two models things moved along so quickly I didn’t get a chance to take photos of everyone. I completed makeup for 2 models and did male grooming for 3 men. [Read more…]
I’m often asked about tips and tricks for a flawless makeup application. Since I shared my favorite makeup products for flawless skin on my FaceBook page yesterday, today I will be sharing my NUMBER 1 tip for beautiful and clean makeup application…Take care of your canvas from the inside out. Establish a regimen that works for you, your lifestyle, and your skin type; and stay hydrated by drinking water!!!!! Cleanse, tone, and moisturize (include an SPF of at least 30 if going outdoors – especially if you, like me, are battling hyper pigmentation a.k.a those dark spots that are left behind if I even look at a pimple too long) your skin daily; and exfoliate at least once a week depending on your skin type. [Read more…]
