Curlicues and Confections at Passport For Fashion

A few weeks ago, two lovely ladies came in wanting to get their makeup done for an upcoming event that Saturday. I warned them that it was Prom season (CRAZY) and that we were pretty much booked but I had no problem coming out and doing their makeup. Nila of Curlicues and Confections and her best friend Camille were participating in the Passport For Fashion Event at Reel Works Studio and had an intricate candy dress walk down the runway!

I had a wonderful time working with such fun and down the earth ladies. I'm so glad that I was able to participate- I hope I can do this again next year! Here are some photos from the event:

Curlicues and Confections Vendor Booth

Nila's Candy Creation!

Photo Courtesy of Bristow Photography

Introducing Mrs. Asha Singleton

I'm so grateful to have worked with such a lovely and optimistic person. Doing Asha's makeup on her Wedding Day wasn't stressful in the least bit! She was calm and collected and so we're all of the bridesmaids, it made for a great environment even on a tight schedule. The Wedding ceremony was held at Grace on Brevard, a beautiful historic monument in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

Sunny of Themba Imagery worked her magic behind the camera and even gave us a preview of the images on her blog. 

I wish you both years of happiness together!

Steelo Cosmetics at The For Sisters Only Convention

I meant to blog about this much sooner seeing how I worked the event the last weekend of April. A lot has been going on the past few months so I've definitely been keeping busy and I'm grateful for that. I was contacted by the founder of Steelo Cosmetics through Model Mayhem to do some freelance work at the For Sisters Only Convention at the Charlotte Convention Center. I was lucky to have that Saturday off so I jumped at the opportunity. For anyone who lives in Charlotte, North Carolina or the surrounding areas  knows this is a large event in the Black community, vendors from all over Charlotte area come out and promote their local businesses. I've lived here for quite a few years and I would hear so much about it on the radio, I was truly looking forward to actually working with a makeup vendor. Steelo Cosmetics is makeup line based out of Baltimore, Maryland and their line is specifically made for women of diverse skin tones. The foundation is mineral based and comes in a variety of shades making it so that every woman can find a match be it if they have yellow, golden, or red undertones. They also have a large array or mineral and pressed eyeshadows, blushes, lipsticks, lipgloss, (which I loved!) lipliners, and makeup brushes. The booth stayed busy pretty much the entire day, I thought there would be some moments of down time but I guess when people see makeup they are drawn in and want product applied. I had a great time working with Gina and Rich and it was a amazing learning experience. I hope to have the chance to work with Steelo Cosmetics in the future! Here a few photos I was able to take on my iPhone during the day:

     The front of the booth.

   Gina, founder of Steelo Cosmetics.

Working girl cheesin'

* They were also featured in Essence January 2010 and was named one of the Hottest New Brands*

Futuristic Lovin'

My lovely Sephora ladies and I ventured to the South End area of Charlotte and had ourselves a photo shoot. I haven't done a fashion shoot in quite a while so I was feeling a bit nervous/rusty. Subreen did a fantastic job on Leah's makeup and it transfered beautifully in the photos. I've posted a few of my favorites. Here's to the start of more shoots! And hopefully equipment!

Hair and makeup courtesy of Subreen Davis

The Green