Get this Look! Modern Day Marilyn Monroe Makeup

One of my most favorite shoots ever!  We used the Dolce and Gabbana with Scarlett Johansson ads as our inspiration to create these Marilyn Monroe - ish pictures.  Kristina Lindenburg was absolutely the best model for this.  She easily captured the subtle sexiness that we were going for!  With the right lighting and photography from Cole Garcia of Shin Kicker Studios and hair by Stacey Barton, Makeup by me, it was a winning combination! 

An easy way to get this look:

Eyes-  This is a glamed up 50's version.  So we didn't go skimpy here.  We used MAC All that Glitters eyeshadow all over the lid and MAC Espresso eyeshadow in the outer v and the crease.  Add drama with bold black eyeliner and false eyelashes.

Lips- Go with a dark berry look.  Here we used MAC Lipstick in Rebel.

Face- Keep the foundation Matte looking and add a very soft berry pink blush.  We used Mary Kay Strawberry Cream blush. 

Tip:  Make sure to fill in the brows for a slightly bold look. 

Photography: Shin Kicker Studios
Hair: Stacey Barton of Look Sharp Salon
Makeup: Michelle Kinkaid www.michellekinkaidmakeup.com
Model: Kristina Lindenburg

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I'm PUBLISHED!! Bay Fashion Magazine Swim Suit Edition- Their Largest EVER!

Again, better late then never....

So I realize this was published July 2011, but I never posted it here so I have to show off!  I am very proud to announce that I did the makeup on 3 beautiful Bay Area models for the largest ever Bay Fashion Magazine Swimsuit edition!  And all 3 got published!  It was a really long day.  I had to drive to the East Bay at 5am to make a call time of 8am.  It ran so late I didn't get to go on location because I had to make the drive back home too.  But the experience was amazing.  I really really hope I'll get to do it again with them.  This magazine is very fashion forward and they push themselves with every issue to get better and more artistic.  I love that!  Check out the tearsheets here:  (The model on the far bottom right is not my work).

Magazine: BayFashion Magazine July 2011 Swimsuit Edition

Location: Fremont Ca, and Half Moon Bay Ca

1st Model: Yula Mango
Photographer: Shanka
Hairstylists: Erik Foldhazi and Julie Parks
Instant Tan: Jessica Donnelly
Makeup Artist:  Michelle Kinkaid - www.michellekinkaidmakeup.com

2nd Model: Monica Moody
Photographer: Shanka (Photo on the Left) and Matt Vega (right photo).
Hairstylists: Erik Foldhazi and Julie Parks
Instant Tan: Jessica Donnelly
Makeup Artist:  Michelle Kinkaid - www.michellekinkaidmakeup.com

3rd Model: Tatiana Robert
Photographer: Shanka
Hairstylists: Erik Foldhazi and Julie Parks
Makeup Artist:  Michelle Kinkaid - www.michellekinkaidmakeup.com

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Kennie's Doll Swim Suit 2011 Photoshoot

Bettter late then never....

I did the Swim Edition of Kennie's Doll Summer line 2011.  I've done makeup before for the Spring 2011 line and it was an honor to be asked back!  Joycelyn the designer and gorgeous model, is super talented and makes the most beautiful clothes!  I can't wait to see what she has in store for the future!

The themes for the shoots were Rock and Roll/Edgy, Vintage Pin Up, and Sports Illustrated.  Can you guess which is which?

Designer: Kennie's Doll by Joyce Brown

Photographer: Bycane Shoots

Hair: Stacey Barton of Look Sharp Salon

Makeup, all models: Michelle Kinkaid - www.michellekinkaidmakeup.com

Models (From top left to bottom right) - Darian Chanelle Vengance,  Joycelyn Brown, Tatyana Fomina, Kimberly Creviston,

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Kennie's Doll Spring 2011 Photoshoot

I just got in the mail the CD containing all the amazing photos from the Kennie's Doll Spring 2011 Photo shoot.  We shot in Galt, CA and I have to say out of the 240 images I received, I couldn't narrow it down to just a few.  It was so hard!  They were all amazing!  Here are my favorite shots of each of the girl's and a fun one of me putting on makeup. 

I met Joycelynn Brown through an industry website and we hit it right off.  She designed, sewed, and constructed each one of these gorgeous pieces of clothing.  She started as a model and following the footsteps of her late Grandmother, she began to design.  I have to say though, she should definitely keep getting in front of the camera because she is so beautiful!  She wanted the girl's to look fresh faced and natural so that the clothes would stand out. 

The photographers were so professional, fun and did an amazing job.  And the models were so sweet, professional, on time, and sooo pretty!  I see a bright future ahead for everyone!

Models:  Amina Jones, Bailey Walker, Katia Luxe, and Amayla Greer. 
Designer: Joycelynn Brown of Kennie's Doll
Photographers: http://www.bycane.com/, http://www.donnabeckphotography.com/, and http://www.candidsbycoree.com/