Korto Momolu SS 2011 Collection at NY Fashion Week

I got off from my L'OREAL Paris @LOREALParisUSA  Elnett Satin Hair Spray assignment at 5:00pm. Met up with hairstylist Melissa Paldino, a Sexy Hair Expert at Blackstones Restaurant on 245 E. 55th St. Sat down and ordered food and received a call from makeup artist Diana Manzanares. A makeup artist didn't show and Key Makeup Artist Ashunta Sheriff needed another makeup artist NOW!. Diana asked if I wanted to fill in and of course being the workaholic that I am, I said yes. Diana text me the address, I flagged down a cab, jumped in and was on my way to do makeup at a show.

As I arrived to the SkyLight West at 500 West 36th Street, the first person I see at the door as I get out of the cab was the FAB Publicist, BJ Coleman. I was directed to go upstairs. I located Ashunta and Diana. As Ashunta was working on a model, she gave me a 60 second run through of the makeup look she wanted. She told me to go for a clean bronzed look. She thanked me for coming over really quick and the girls made room for me as I was able to work out of Diana and  Ashunta's makeup kits. I noticed across the room that the hairstylist has given the models a crimped twisted braided up-sweep hairstyle.

Still not knowing that I was on the 12th floor during makeup backstage for a designer who's work I was a fan of, I was only able to help with 3 models. The last amazing model I hand picked as I saw her from the corner of my eyes just sitting waiting for a makeup artist to become free. Not until everyone was done, Ashunta took some of the makeup artists downstairs to the 11th floor to do touch ups. This is when I realized who I was working with.

I was a part of Project Runway Liberian designer Korto Momolu SS 2011 Collection. I was surrounded by the amazing pieces of Momolu's West African heritage and even Momolu's own jewelry and handbags line. My favorite piece was a bright yellow dress from the collection that Korto said was inspired by "birds" and their freedom. The icing on the cake was that one of my models was wearing it.

After finishing touching up my models, one of Korto girls came over and asked me to touch Korto up since Ashunta was busy. I was honored that she selected me, so I went over and touched up Korto before she walked the runway and all the photo-op began...."glam life of a makeup artist"

Photo Courtsey of AO Frantz

Photo Courtsey of Vithaya Phongsavan for SVELTE, LLC

CREDITS

Photo Courtsey of Brandy Gomez-Duplessis

Photo Courtsey of AO Frantz

Photo Courtsey of Vithaya Phongsavan for SVELTE, LLC

ABOUT

Celebrity Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis is now based out of New York and part time in New Orleans. She is also a L’OREAL Paris Pro-Makeup Artist and brides can book Brandy in New York, Miami, and New Orleans. She will be in New York working Fashion Night Out & Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in September. Follow Brandy on Twitter and read all of her glamxurious tweets.

Goodbye for Now: RHONJ

Okay so finally season 2 of the Real Housewives of New Jersey has ended. These ladies definitely kept all entertained, but maybe just a little too much for some of us. I don't even know where to begin. Ill just stick with the theatrics at the reunion, so here goes..

If any of us forgot how strong Theresa was in season one, she quickly reminded us again within the first 10 minutes of the reunion show. I mean, come on Andy. This is the same woman who flipped a table, tossed Christopher, and pushed Joe during the finale last season. Oh, did I forget to mention, she also dragged people at the fashion show who were trying to hold her back. I think everyone should PAY ATTENTION, Theresa doesn't like to be held or grabbed. She is one STRONG WOMAN. I also don't get why everyone is so consumed with her financial issues. She is not the first one nor will she be the last to file bankruptcy. So what, who isn't feeling the heat from the economy and still buys stuff they shouldn't or can't afford. She does however need to learn some self control when it comes to Danielle. She's crazy, let it go. Loved her dress btw!

Caroline kept it 100 as usual and you got to love her for that. She wasn't buying any of psycho Danielle's bs and she wasn't backing down for anything. I loved how she handled that nut job at the end telling her flat out, "I still don't like you, nor do I care if your apology is sincere or not." I never saw her as a bully or a puppet-teer. She just speaks her mind and tells things as she sees it. Never faking the funk for anyone. Love her!

Jacqueline on the other hand was quite confusing to me. She started full force mud slinging psycho D and then had an epiphany at the end, apologizing for her behavior and actions the whole season. I mean this woman just encouraged another human being to wish your child would commit suicide and then tried to wiggle her way out of it. Maybe she just felt it was the best way to get rid of her forever, but to me you just invited her right back in, because she is definitely cuckoo for cocoa puffs and twists everything around. Prime example: that ridiculous hug. If Jacqueline wasn't uncomfortable, hell I was.

Now on to this schizo Danielle. WTF! You rant and yell, you cry and run, you never answer the question and when you do it makes no sense at all. What planet is this lady from? Who the hell brings a head to demonstrate how hard it was to pull her weave out that supposedly traumatized her for life. Give me a break. Yes Ashley shouldn't have put her hands on you, but I know way worse things that could of happened then hair pulling. She is always stirring up stuff to later retreat like a scared lil puppy. She is too damn old for that bs. She needs to focus on herself and kids and stop trying to fit in with the "popular girls". This is not high school sweetie. If they don't want to hang so be it, find people who do.

All the ladies need to move forward and focus on the love and light. With that, I'm happy Danille gone but I'm sure she'll wiggle her way back in like the little snake she is. This show is exhausting. Until next season!

See Ya!
Miss Sassy

Fashion Night Out 2010-New York

The GLAMXURIOUS night is finally here. For me it's the kick off party to Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. After getting off from working a L'OREAL Paris assignment in Times Square I headed over to the Time Inc. building to meet up with one of my BESTIE'S. I hung out at her office for a little while but I knew I needed to get ready for the big night. She gave me the key to her gorgeous apartment in The Village and I took a cab to her place. Once I got settled in I walked down to the market to buy a bottle of wine and snacks. While the wine chilled I freshened up so when she arrived home I would be ready to do her makeup.

After I did her makeup she headed out I finished up my makeup and got dressed. I pulled out my FAB long black Valentino skirt, my long-sleeve gray Fashion Night Out t-shirt, my black Christian Louboutin sandals, my glam necklace from Miss Sassy and my favorite crystal chandelier earrings.

Had a great time, two invites that I couldn't miss was:

Internet Mogul and Beauty Icon Loren Ridinger at Touch Lounge, at 5:00 pm.

Designer Tracy Reese at 641 Hudson Street 6:00pm-11:00pm.

I basically stayed in the, The Village, Meat Package District, area until I met up with the girls in SOHO... thanks to STARBUCK for their party bus. So many highlights this evening. "glam life of a makeup artist"

ABOUT

Celebrity Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis is now based out of New York and part time she is in New Orleans. She is also a L’OREAL Paris Pro-Makeup Artist. Brandy writes for Anti-Bride and Destination I Do bridal magazine. Brides can book Brandy makeup service in New York, Miami, and New Orleans for their weddings. Brandy is also the Beauty Editor for Caribbean Posh Magazine in the St. Thomas and POIZE Magazine based out of Canada. Follow Brandy on Twitter and read all of her glamxurious tweets.

Annie S. after the show-NY Fashion Week

After all of the hard work from the Annie S. Show the makeup team and I hang out and mingle. I got to meet the FAB @gorgeousontheGO Genevieve Santos.

ABOUT

Celebrity Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis is now based out of New York and part time she is in New Orleans. She is also a L’OREAL Paris Pro-Makeup Artist. Brandy writes for Anti-Bride and Destination I Do bridal magazine. Brides can book Brandy makeup service in New York, Miami, and New Orleans for their weddings. Brandy is also the Beauty Editor for Caribbean Posh Magazine in the St. Thomas and POIZE Magazine based out of Canada. Follow Brandy on Twitter and read all of her glamxurious tweets.

Annie S. Show at New York Fashion Week

The Annie Segua 2011 Silver Label Collection Fashion Show was my kick off show for NY Fashion Week/ Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. The show was held at Midtown Loft on 267 5th Ave. The show was keyed by Makeup Artist Diana Manzanares and Hair Stylist Melissa Paldino. Makeup was sponsor by L'OREAL Cosmetics and Hair was sponsor by Sexy Hair.

Diana did the first young lady for us to show the look that she wanted for the models. Her vision for the makeup was Marilyn Monore in the 21st century. The color palette was neutrals and gold. Eyes, contoured using a shimmer gold. On the lid deeper brown fading out outwards to create depth. A slight sultry effect using black liquid eyeliner and fading out with shadow. Face, was contoured with powder and bronzer to give a sun kissed glow. Cream highlighter was mixed with foundation and on the cheekbones for a dewy look. Lips, was painted with a copperish color kind of a rust penny like color.

Makeup call time was at: 11:00 am

Models needed to be ready at: 3:30 pm

Show time was at: 4:00 pm

The makeup artist team consisted of: Samantha Lennon, Kelia Rivera, Mahogany Brown, and of course myself Brandy Gomez-Duplessis :)

ABOUT

Celebrity Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis is based out of New York & New Orleans. She is Brandy is also a L'OREAL Paris Pro Makeup Artist. And is very popular in the wedding industry. Brides book her makeup services 1 year in advance in New York and New Orleans. Follow her GLAMXURIOUS tweets on twitter.

Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis to Arrive in New York

Come the first week of September, Midtown East Manhattan, as well as most of the Metro Area and The Hamptons, can expect to see a fresh new face: Brandy Gomez-Duplessis. Recently based out of New Orleans, NYC will surely have welcoming arms to this talented young woman. Read more

written by
JamieMarie Harrison
Midtown East Makeup Examiner

Meet Celeb Make-up Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis

I had a great time last month with Ebony Glam. EbonyGlam.com is an online destination for women of color to discover the newest and best in fashion, beauty, shopping, and emerging trends from the runways to the streets.

Ebony Glam spotlighted me this month, I hope you enjoy it!!! Read More

Fashion Forward Bandaids: Stacey Bendet's 4Am Finds

How cute are these! Designer Cynthia Rowley thinks of it all. Don't you just hate when you are going out on the town but you have to hide a nasty cut with that old, yucky looking band aid. I mean seriously, it just puts a damper on the whole mood. Well, not anymore. Fast forward to the new era of band aids. Bejeweled band aids to keep the mood and the party going. Love, love, love these and they're only $10 bucks.

See Ya!
Miss Sassy

Grey Eyes is the New Black for Brides

This spring Chanel worked grey during their runway show. This fall grey was also found on the runways of Rag & Bone, Catherine Malandrino and Oscar De La Renta Collections. Inspired by the runway, brides are walking down the aisle with sultry, brilliant shades of grey eye shadows. Sexy shades from heather grey to deep grey will be the choice of color for many brides instead of a smoky black eye. These stunning steel and graphite tones will glisten all season long, while metallic grey eye shadows will work perfect for any evening destination wedding.

Get the above look using Sephora collection. Here’s how to achieve it using the All Over Medium Eyeshadow:
Apply R2 (Shimmer Grey) from lash lines to crease and blend over brow bones.
Apply R1 (Shimmer Black) shadow on the outer corners and blend into the crease.
Apply L1 (Matte Black) on the outer corners and fade a third of the way in.
Highlight the brow bone with L4 (Matte Cream).
Brighten the inner corners with L5 (Shimmer Pearl).
Apply the Retractable Waterproof Eyeliner in Black along the lash lines.
Finish with Atomic Volume Mascara in Ultra Black.



CREDITS
Written by Brandy Gomez-Duplessis
Photos courtsey by SEPHORA

ABOUT

About: Brandy Gomez-Duplessis is also a L’OREAL Paris Pro-Makeup Artist and brides can book Brandy in New York, Miami, and New Orleans. She will be in New York working Fashion Night Out & Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in September. Follow Brandy on Twitter and read all of her glamxurious tweets.

Shoe Envy: Girls Night Out Edition

Loving the shoes on both ladies here, not to mention there looks. Not sure who they're wearing, but nevertheless the shoes are hot!!!! I'm going to have to get my girls together and just dress up for a girls night out. I think we are way over due.

See ya!!!!
Miss Sassy

Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis to arrive in New York

Come the first week of September, Midtown East Manhattan, as well as most of the Metro Area and The Hamptons, can expect to see a fresh new face: Brandy Gomez-Duplessis. Recently based out of New Orleans, NYC will surely have welcoming arms to this talented young woman. Read more


written by
JamieMarie Harrison
Midtown East Makeup Examiner

Interview with a Celebrity Makeup Artist, Brandy Gomez-Duplessis

I had the opportunity to interview the awesome Brandy Gomez-Duplessis, a celebrity makeup artist making her new home here in the NYC! Lucky me. Here is how it went: read more

Takers

So last night was the advanced screening 0f Takers starring T.I., Idris Elba, Chris Brown, Paul Walker, Hayden Christensen, and Micheal Ealy. Can I just say I loved, loved, loved this movie. Action packed, good story line, and some of the best eye candy a movie could offer. These men were FA-INNNEEEEEEE!!!!!! Everyone's swagger was on point. Idris Elba even spoke in his natural British accent, which I must admit was sexy as hell. Its a great date movie. Men can enjoy the action and the women can enjoy the sweet treats and the action. Go see it, starts this Friday.

See Ya!!!!!!!