ICARLY

Miranda Cosgrove

The other day I had the opportunity to spend time on the set of Miranda Cosgrove's new music video, "Kissing U." Cosgrove is the star of the hit Nickelodeon show, "ICarly" and I must say, she is one of the sweetest!

Director Alan Ferguson was at the helm and did a great job again! And once again, it was a great shoot with the behind the scenes dream team, including producer Adru Davie at Element Muse, Clyde Haygood on hair, Charley Altuna, Jany, Samy on wardrobe, and Coleen Campbell-Olwell along with yours truly on makeup.

Check out the entire behind the scenes from this great shoot.
























AND SPECIAL THANKS TO MY ASSISTANT

Shawne Merriman

LIGHTS OUT!!!

Ladies and Gentlemen, Meet Shawne Merriman

Makeup shows its face once again! And this time it’s on the face of NFL superstar linebacker, Shawne Merriman.

For those of you football fans out there, you probably know #56 as the San Diego Chargers’ Hitman as Mr. “Lights Out,” one of the most ruthless and feared outside linebackers in the NFL. Well let me tell you…it was “LIGHTS ON” with this very down to Earth Pro Bowler while we were on the set for SET magazine’s editorial photo shoot with photographer Zach Cordner.

Now you may have heard a lot about Merriman the player, but did you know about Shawne the “supermodel?

As makeup artists, we have the opportunity to work with people from many different professions, athletes included. While most players are a little scared to do things that are “out of the box” so to speak, I was quite impressed with how Shawne let those of us on the style team to do our jobs and be creative! That team was led by his barber Rahmel, wardrobe specialists Charley Altuna and Jany, and on men’s grooming? Yours Truly of course!

How can you as a man (or ladies, for your men out there) take better care of yourself from a grooming perspective? Well, here are a few simple things men should do to keep themselves up. For starters, a fresh haircut and shave are essential. A good cleansing of the skin followed by the right face moisturizer and body lotion, are next in line. Please don’t forget chapstick/lip balm. And to top it off, have (or develop) a great sense of style!

If you cover these basic things, you will see any man developing a ruthless sense of confidence! Although it may have taken us a couple of hours to get Shawne Merriman for a shoot, guys, it will only takes 10-15 minutes a day to look and feel your best!

Some Products used. That you may want to try!

Jean Paul Gaultier- Moisturizing lip balm Great for "MEN"!

Dior Homme Dermo System-helps skin become softer & firmer in time. Even the driest of complexions are healed and soothe's sensitivities skin.

DJ TIESTO

DJ TIESTO

Recently, I had the opportunity to work with the legendary Dutch DJ Tiesto on a video shoot featuring Nelly Furtado. Let me state for the record, I have a new found respect for DJ’s!

Now work is work, and work is serious, especially when on the set shooting a big video for two huge artists. But on the second night of the shoot, we had a chance to see DJ Tiesto live in action at the Playhouse in Hollywood, CA. And when Tiesto spins, it isn’t just about playing music! He invests time in creating amazing sets designed to create a hypnotic experience for his audience when they are engulfed in the trance.

All I can say is dance, dance and more dancing!

I was honored to be able to work with both Tiesto and Nelly Furtado and play a role with the team involved with making everyone from the dancers to the models look wonderful. After all, it’s not every day you have a chance to enhance the incredible director Alan Ferguson’s video vision of perfection!

The entire team did an amazing job, including London’s Lana Grand (hair), Charlie Altuna and Jany (wardrobe), and yours truly (makeup)!

Needless to say, I cannot WAIT to see the video.

Just take a look at some of the behind the scenes photos and if you have time and get the opportunity, be sure to check out a show!

Tiesto doing his thing!