Lindsay LaSalla

This is Lindsay LaSalla, she's a new hair and makeup artist in South Florida.   After working with her on the Shay Hummel (see link below) boudoir shoot we just wanted to get to know her better because this girl is amazing.   So we invited her for a shoot and asked her for a little interview.  (Check out her video of this shoot! See below)

For this shoot we went for an old Hollywood vibe.  The goal was to add another shoot to the Chicks with Bow series but the red bow kinda disappeared when this bombshell took the stage, so I thought forget the bow!  So it's there if you look hard....but I understand if you don't notice.  :D

Lindsay's video of our shoot:  http://animoto.com/play/iIIonswKzGR0VrjkdcBAfg

I asked Lindsay some questions.  What's the best part of giving people makeovers? The best part of giving people makeovers is me feeling the goodness of how good they feel after their all made up. Its just like if you had a girls day and got a facial, nails done, hair done, did your makeup, got all sexy to go for a night out. The feeling after getting all the girly stuff done is amazing!! 

Do you like doing makeup more than hair?  I am torn between which I love more makeup or hair but if I absolutely had to choose it would be makeup over lets say hair cutting. But when it comes to coloring hair I love it just as much! I love anything that has to do with color...it makes all the difference.

Would you share a cool tip for our readers?  A good tip is if your trying to hide a bigger nose, I always put a cream highlighter right in the crease of your outer nostril and cheek. It makes your cheeks look a little plumper and it hides your nose! I also like to put a little highlighter over my concealer in the inner corners the eye. It really helps with the dark circles!  (Ohhhh, good tip!!!)

What was it like doing Fashion Week in Miami?  Fashion week in Miami was a great experience. I loved how you sat and waited on all the models to get to your chair all day but 10 minutes before the show was on they all show up lol!! It definitely was a lot of fun though and a great accomplishment. 

What do most girls do or don't do that would really help them with the makeup? Most people to me don't understand that whenever you put a cream base on your face such as foundation, concealer, cream blush, cream highlighter...You should always powder after or else the makeup will just move and slide right out of where you placed it. I suggest anything from a translucent powder or even a foundation powder for more coverage!  (Oh!  Another excellent tip!)

What's it like modeling for Pretty Muse?  Modeling for pretty muse was amazing! I felt so comfortable and could be myself. Knowing it was my first photo shoot, I didn't feel nervous at all and that has a lot to do with the environment and people your around. Pretty Muse made me feel right at home and I think that is what makes Pretty Muse's work one of a kind!  (Thank you Lindsay, we know it's important to get people to relax and show them how to move in and out of poses and even when to look somber or silly.  But you were absolutely fabulous girl!)

What got you into hair and makeup?   I always loved doing other people's hair and makeup if they were going out. I wanted to expand on it and learn more. Attending Cosmix School of Makeup Artistry taught me that there is so much more than just beauty makeup. You can do so much more with it like special effects, airbrushing, body art, face painting, bridal, high fashion...Once I learned how fascinating makeup was I thought to myself the more under my belt the better. Why wouldn't I love doing hair to? Now involved in Cosmetology school I found that I do love it, and as long as your doing something you love its never another day of work in your life. 

One of the things I like about working with Lindsay is how calming she is to everyone around her.  She has that touch that I want from a HMUA, someone gentle yet confident.  Soothing and like a spa on legs. Lol.  No seriously she clearly LOVES what she's doing and it shows.  Her attention to detail is impeccable.  She cares a great deal that everything is exactly as I want it.  Now, having her as a model was a double surprise, she really has something special that the camera loves.  Thank you Lindsay, looking forward to our next shoot together!  And you can tell any photographer that I can't recommend you higher.  You are top notch and going places!!!!

If you'd like to see more of Lindsay's work please visit her at:
www.wix.com/lindsaylasalla/makeupbyll

Her video of our shoot:  http://animoto.com/play/iIIonswKzGR0VrjkdcBAfg

Would you like to see Shay Hummel's shoot?  http://beautyandthebeachphotography.blogspot.com/2012/07/shays-bourdoir-shoot.html





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Teaser - Lindsay LaSalla

Here's a sneak peek at our upcoming shoot and interview of new hair and makeup artist Lindsay LaSalla.  We did a little old Hollywood Glam look and wow!!!  Stay tuned!

Two Subjects!

Things happen in life that remind us how much we take for granted.  Life is precious.  It can disappear in an instant.  The last couple weeks have been a roller coaster of emotions. My niece, Mariah (who I talk about frequently here) was brutally beaten and left for dead in Detroit a week ago.  Please take a moment to read her blog where she talks about what happened and has pictures.  It's such a reminder to take nothing for granted.  Here's a picture from a recent shoot we did.  She is a photographer and a very talented makeup artist as well.

Her blog link:  http://mariahjanbou.blogspot.com
Her last Shoot with Pretty Muse:   http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5909595092267093704#editor/target=post;postID=6466018522373676432

She'll be posting the latest news to her blog, hopefully she'll be able to report that an arrest has been made and that we get to experience justice in action, especially in such a lawless city as inner city Detroit.  




Now, about Sisterly Love!

Ok, take a deep breath. On a lighter note, I'd like to share a few more pictures, this time of my sister.  She's one of those special people in the world who are often thought of angels on earth....well, that's my sister.  Here we strolled through a field of wild flowers and I was able to grab a couple of pictures, in the video I couldn't help but get a little sappy.

 Here's her video:--->  http://animoto.com/play/KDX1JaOUcGraOvn427QLpg

So this week has been a lesson in gratitude.  I'm very grateful for my family and loved ones.  Life is fragile.  As I'm writing this I'm saying silent prayers for all my family, those close and far away.  And for those of you who read my blog I pray that you too remain safe and loved and that you never have to go through what my niece did.  Such a senseless act.  And to my dearest sister, who has always been a great source of inspiration and unflinching love.....ok, just hugs for everyone.

Julie on the River

At 10:30 in the morning it had already passed 95 degrees with humidity too hot to bother checking the actual number, we set out to shoot Julie.  On the river.  In long drapy fabric.  We were weary before we even started.  But as Julie caught a pose and the light crept over the edge of the bridge we captured some very cool images.

Check out the video: --->  http://animoto.com/play/tTvzQCPFKEhG1b0TeuYmew

Mariah had done another one of her over-the-top extravagant makeup jobs and we were dying to catch the right shot, featuring Julie's beauty and Mariah's incredible artwork.

Eventually (oh maybe 30 minutes later) the weather won out, but were able to capture enough to relish the shoot and all the hard work it took making it happen.  Thank you Mariah for another amazing makeup job and to Julie for being such a good sport and modeling in impossible weather conditions.

Julie's Video:  --->  http://animoto.com/play/tTvzQCPFKEhG1b0TeuYmew

CREDITS:
Pretty Muse Photography
Featuring:  Julie DeCoste
Makeup:  Mariah Janbou
Styling:   Lj Masty