CLM Makeup

Urban Southwestern Inspired Photo Shoot

2011-12-12T22:52:00.010-05:00

Check out one of my latest published photo shoots on Style Me Pretty New York! Click HERE to see the inspiration and creative team behind the shoot. Love seeing a same sex couple being represented.

I am so looking forward to being a part of our good friends, Lindsay and Taylor, wedding. They will be getting married late March in Cabo, Mexico. Nothing like having two beautiful brides to work with!!

Swag Me

2011-05-19T14:42:00.005-04:00

Transformational Beauty symposium

I had the pleasure of attending the Transformational Beauty symposium held on April 28, 2011 at the New York Hilton.

Beginning with a presentation by Laura McEwen, Vice President and Publisher, and Elaine D'Farley, Beauty Director, of SELF, the luncheon included a panel discussion moderated by Karen Young, CEO, The Young Group with panelists Caroline Pieper-Vogt, CEO, Fusion Brands, Inc., Marc Speichert, CMO, L'Oreal USA, Kathleen McNeill, President, Beauty.com and Maureen Case, President, Specialty Brands, The Estee Lauder Companies. Sponsored by: The Estee Lauder Companies, SELF, Fusion Brands, Inc, P&G Prestige, and Bobcar.

And the best part of the event was the wonderful SWAG. Always love free beauty products. The beautiful eye palette from Bobbi Brown is perfect for Fall, with it’s gorgeous dark purple and two light iridescent highlighters…may I say the perfect purple smokey eye!

Check out the Video with the amazing speakers!

Before and Afters, Oh MY!

2011-04-26T00:43:00.005-04:00

New Year New City...

2011-02-19T11:58:00.009-05:00

Happy 2011!

Snow, snow and more snow plus New York Fashion Week events...what a great intro into NYC. I cannot say how happy I am to be here!

Wow, how the end of 2010 just flew by. I have been so busy finishing up in DC with NOVA Fashion Week and tons of photo shoots and weddings. As most of you know, my husband and I moved to Manhattan at the end of the year. I am now getting settled into our new place, which is absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much to all of my wonderful DC photographers and clients! I will miss you all. As promised I will be back to visit!

I wanted to share images from one of my last photo shoots in DC with Sweet Tea Photography by Lisa Marie and Amber Karson Events. I absolutely love working with these wonderful artistic and talented ladies. This shoot was editorial explosion full of fun ideas for a New Years party. Never too early to start planning for next year.

Check out Lisa Marie's Blog post HERE!

and

Another Bridal Blog where the shoot was FEATURED!!

Simchahs, Jewish Times

2011-02-02T15:35:00.004-05:00

Check out the cover with my work! Fun photo shoot in Eastern Market.

http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/specialissues/simchahs6/

Fashion for Hope

2010-10-08T15:04:00.003-04:00

Please join me in supporting Women in need. I will be back stage doing makeup and helping to make a difference.

Event: Fashion for Hope 2010

Date: October 17, 2010

Location:Renaissance Hotel

999 9th Street NW

Washington DC 20001

VIP: 4:30-5:30 PM

Showcase: 6:00 PM

Regular Admission $35

VIP $75

http://www.innerexpressions.org/ffh2010

Info from the site:

"We are extremely excited about this years showcase, Fashion for Hope 2010. Our mission is to raise awareness for Women for Women International and financial support. This event was a huge success last year and has become an annual showcase thanks to you. With the help of our extraordinary sponsors and supporters last year, we were able to create a

phenomenal Fashion showcase.

October 17, 2010 marks the special day of Fashion for Hope. Inner Expressions and Women for Women International will come together for our second annual must see event. Fashion for Hope was created with the vision of helping others. This event will begin with a small meet and greet cocktail VIP reception followed by the extraordinary Fashion Showcase. This fashion showcase will highlight designers on skills and creativity. Through this wonderful showcase we are not loosing site of the purpose. Proceeds from this event will support the organizations projects and programs.

As seen on Oprah, WFWI mobilizes women to change their lives through a holistic approach that address the unique needs of women in conflict and post- conflict environments. WFWI begin by working with women who may have lost everything in conflict and often have nowhere else to turn. As each woman engages in a multi-phase process of recovery and rehabilitation, she opens a window of opportunity presented by the end of conflict to help improve the rights, freedoms and status of women in her country. As women who go through the program assume leadership positions in their villages, actively participate in the reconstruction of their communities, build civil society, start businesses, train other women and serve as role models, they become active citizens who can help to establish lasting peace and stability. For additional information please visit www.womenforwomen.org"

Engagement Photo Shoot: Tips from the Pros

2010-07-30T18:04:00.009-04:00

I have had the pleasure of working with Cicely, owner of Procopio Photography. I asked her the other day for some tips for couples who are doing upcoming engagement sessions. Here is what she had to say:

“My tips for brides on engagement sessions: Really plan for your engagement session. The more you put into a shoot, the more you will get out of it. Getting your hair and makeup done is a must, you are only going to have one engagement session, so make it glamorous! Take the time to think about your outfits and what style/look are you going for. Another thing a bride can do to optimize their session is to talk to their photographer about their ideas. At Procopio Photography we take the time with all of our brides to help guide them toward a customized engagement session. Hilary & Paul are a prime example of a couple who's outfits, hair/makeup, & overall ideas for the shoot really all came together fabulously! Thank you Carla for your outstanding artistry on Hilary's hair and makeup!”

Check out some images from our latest engagement session with a fun couple, Hilary and Paul. Makeup and hair by Carla Ligon-Miller, CLMmakeup and images by Cicely Procopio, Procopio Photography.

Procopio Photography
web procopiophotography.com

blog procopioblog.com

e.mail cicely@procopiophotography.com
phone 301.221.3439

Vintage touches in a modern way...

2010-07-27T17:20:00.013-04:00

I love my job! What easier job to make beautiful women feel and look their best on their wedding day. I meet so many beautiful brides to be. They are always beautiful on the inside and out…which makes my job even easier. I had the pleasure of doing Melody’s makeup and hair and some of her wedding party’s hair on her wedding day. I absolutely loved Melody’s vintage inspired blusher veil, it fit perfectly with her romantic up do with volume in the front and curls down the back. We also decided to give her a bright pink lip instead of red to give a modern touch to her vintage look.

Please enjoy the beautiful images by Kristi Odom from Melody’s wedding day. To view more images go to Kristi Odom’s blog at: http://www.kristiodom.com/blog/?p=2533&cpage=1#comment-876.

2010-05-17T10:36:00.013-04:00

More beautiful images from my last Boudoir Marathon with the talented Allison Britton. Next Boudoir Sessions:

Sunday, May 30th

Friday, June 4th

Please inquire with Allison on times.

allison@abrittonphotography.com

703.973.2104

http://www.abrittonphotography.com/

2010-05-08T21:26:00.011-04:00

Check out some images of MAKEUP and HAIR I did for a resent engagement session with Darya and James. Great meeting you both! I will see you in September for you wedding.

Images by Allison Britton. http://www.abrittonphotography.com/

Tait Boudoir

2010-04-29T22:20:00.004-04:00

Beautiful, sexy, invigorated…just a few things you will feel after your

one-on-one session with talented and awarding winning photographer Erica Tait. Don’t you deserve timeless images of yourself?!?

Only 2 slots left in the upcoming Boudoir marathon on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May -20, 21 & 22. Please contact Erica for times and dates.

http://dcboudoir.com/

Boudoir Session

2010-04-19T13:38:00.005-04:00

Next Boudoir Sessions with talented and The Washington Post magazine acclaimed photographer Allison Britton.

The sessions will be:

Sunday, May 30th (Just opened 2 more slots, call Allison to inquire )

Friday, June 4th (2 slots available, call Allison to inquire about times)

Sunday, June 13th (3 slots available, call Allison to inquire about times)

Only a few slots still available!

All sessions will be in Britton’s beautiful and historic studio in Old Town Alexandria.

115 S Patrick St., Ste 101, Alexandria, VA 22314

If you are interested please contact Alison.

allison@abrittonphotography.com

703.973.2104

http://abrittonphotography.com/blog/2010/04/11/boudoir-marathon-may-30th/

More images:

http://www.abrittonphotography.com

I have some beautiful blusher veils and hair pieces that you can borrow for your photo shoot. Like the white one above. The others are a black blusher veil, gray blusher veil with hot pink rosette, blue, black and yellow feathers hair piece and a finger tip length veil for the brides. Please email me if you want more details on colors and styles. Hope to see you soon!

Everyone LOVES a care package?

2010-03-29T14:38:00.012-04:00

Care Packages and Photographers

The other day I received a “care package” from a photographer I had worked with while doing a wedding several months back. The feeling took me back to college when your mom would send you a package of goodies and treats to let you know how much mom and dad missed you. It is always nice to receive a package, even if it was something you ordered on-line…we all love packages. I take that back, it is even better when it is something you did not pay for nor one you expected to receive.

The package was from wedding, portrait and boudoir photographer Amie Otto. It included a CD with several images from the wedding we both worked on as well as a small stack of note card she had made from one of the beautiful portrait images of the bride. Needless to say I loved it! The images were beautiful. To me photography is a true art form, like many things in this industry. I always say that photos are extremely optioned. In other words, the photos from a wedding are like viewing the experience from someone else’s perspective. It is their take on your day, the people and the entire event.

When brides ask my opinion on photographers I always recommend picking a photographer that want to be around you all day. This person or persons are going to capture everything you experience as well as some of the details or tiny moments that you were too busy to admire. Amie not only has a wonderful, friendly and warm personality, but she has a timeless and romantic way in which she capture weddings, people, events. She describes her style as, “documentary and modern photography, with a classic sensibility.” I would have to agree.

Please check out Amie’s work on her site, http://amieottophotography.com/. Here are some images from the CD Amie sent me. Enjoy!

Thanks again Amie! Just wanted to let you know that you made my day!! I look forward to working with you again soon.

Next Boudoir Session

2010-02-15T10:10:00.004-05:00

http://dcboudoir.com/

Boudoir is all the Rage

2009-10-13T23:53:00.024-04:00

Some may think 1950’s pin up girl, others Playboy. But I would say it somewhere in between or even better...what you want to make of it! Most women who do the sessions say they feel liberated as well as invigorated after the experience. Believe me. I know. I also love hearing the reasons why women do the photo shoot. As you can imagine many do it for their husband or boyfriend, or at least that is what they say. I seem to think that most do it for themselves. To find that inner confidence, beauty and let if shine externally. One of the most inspiring answers (because I always ask who they are doing it for or why) was a lady who said that she was currently 15-20 pounds heavier than she had ever been in her life, but she had never been happier or more confident than right now!

Check out some beautiful images from a boudoir session I did with Tait Boudoir. If you are interested in signing up for your own boudoir session go to www.dcboudoir.com/contact. Please let her know that I referred you.

And pick your own reason for having them done!

FW Magazine

2009-09-24T14:52:00.007-04:00

Fashion Washington

Fall 2009

That's me in the denim Karen Millen dress, hot pink belt from Terra (http://www.shopterradc.com/) and Gucci white and black patient leather heels.

DC Fashion Week, September 2009

2009-09-22T13:21:00.052-04:00

International Couture Fashion Show

What girl does not love a fabulous fashion show?!? All the glam, the makeup, hair and not to forget the beautiful clothing. Smokey eyes and nude lips were all the rage. Then ending with some ruby red lips. I was so thrilled to be accepted as a makeup artist for this year’s DC FASHION WEEK. Thursday night I did makeup for a trunk show in Senate Square. And then more makeup for the grand finale International Couture Fashion Show at the French Embassy on Sunday. What a fun experience. I met so many wonderful designers, models, makeup artist and hair stylist from all over. You were all such a pleasure to work with! Thanks Jimmy, Associate Producer of DC Fashion Week, for letting me be a part of it all!! Enjoy photos of some of the models I did for the International Couture Fashion Show on Sunday. As well as my walk on the red carpet in my Christian Louboutins.

Photos courtesy of Damion Miller/DCFASHIONWEEK.org

Adult Swim: Dare to be Fashionably Courageous•Courage Cup Fashion Show•Liaison Hotel•August 23, 2009

2009-08-30T15:21:00.005-04:00

Andrea Rodgers, also known to many as Miss A, asked me to do makeup for the fashion show at the Liaison Hotel. One of my good friends and also a makeup artist, Kim Reyes, helped to get the models runway ready. You may recognize many of the models who are also Wizard dancers. All models are wearing designer swimwear from SyLene of Washington.

Thanks Kim for all of your help! And to Miss A for asking me to be a part of the event!!

Miss A writes, " Adult Swim: A Dare to be Fashionably Courageous was the fabulous Paul Wharton, who is a popular modeling and style coach from MTV’s hit series MADE model show and VH-1s hot new series The Agency, Paul provides innovative and cutting edge image enhancement advice to young women that aspire to break into the modeling industry and to those that just want to look and be fabulous! Paul work as a fashion, modeling and lifestyle expert has been featured on television networks internationally and in top fashion magazines (including his own Ask Paul column and online show with Elle Magazine’s Ellegirl.com) and on local and national news, radio and talk shows (CW, Fox, etc.).Paul is a regular contributor to features and articles on how women can improve their image and become more “model fabulous”.
Paul also works with some of the world’s top modeling agencies instructing and developing newly signed talent in the areas of high fashion runway and over-all image development. Hosting a new special feature for The CW entitled Top Model Makeover, creating and producing innovative fashion and beauty television concepts and running Evolution Look Modeling Agency are just a few things that keep Paul busy. In a fast-paced era where divas and designers are born every minute, Paul stays on top with fresh ideas that are authentic and consistent."

To check out all the photos taken by photographer Tony Powell go to: http://tonypowell.smugmug.com/Fashion/Courage-Cup-Fashion-Show/9391986_RJZhf#629041668_hZZGG

The most famous gray streak...Stacy London.

2009-07-22T22:27:00.000-04:00

Shut up! Is that what she is most famous for? Or is that her trademark natural gray streak that she has had since she was eleven that she still sports? Even her Pantene contract includes a clause that allows her to keep it in the front of her hair. I invited a few friends out tonight to Urban Chic in Georgetown to meet Stacy London. She was exactly what I expected…bigger than life saying, “Shut up!” multiple times and smiling from ear to ear. When my friends and I approached her, after waiting our turn in the mob of admires, she immediately started complimenting our outfits and exclaimed, “Where did you get that?!?” to my girlfriend Alison about her Banana Republic dress. Then Stacy yelled, “I have it too.” Got to love it!

Stacy and I discussed our favorite/cannot live without makeup bag items. One of her favs was Sally Hansen’s lip tint. Without a doubt I am going by my local Rite Aid, literally a block away from my place, to try it out. I will have to let you know my thoughts.

A couple of us even got our fashion forward outfits shoot by a photographer for The Washington Post fashion section, FW (Fashion Washington). Maybe we will be making fashion news in the near future?!?

In the photo:
Alison Bonnet, Stacy London, Carla Ligon-Miller & Courtney Kriebs

Eco-Friendly Fashion...not for the West Coast anymore.

2009-07-13T12:40:00.002-04:00

Watch out DC…fashion that also cares about the environment. This weekend I went to the cmarchuska Fashion Show with my wonderful stylist friend Karthrine Limon. The designer and founder of cmarchuska Christine Marchuska, “was inspired to create a collection that would meet both her socially-conscious standard and her desire for affordable high fashion.” I found her designs in the show to be simple, fun and flirty pieces. Most would be perfect day to night attire, which is a quality that I love. Even though I often push the limits of day wear…my day wear is often dinner out for others. But fashion is after all a way to express ourselves. Right? I did check out her site, http://www.cmarchuska.com/, and was disappointed that only a couple of outfits I had seen in the show were on her site. Although Christine is based in NYC, it looks like she is working to make her imprint on the DC scene. Any takers?

Also check out images from the event by photographer Vithaya, Vithaya Photography http://vithayaphotography.com

Artomatic Fashion Show

2009-07-06T12:19:00.009-04:00

ART and FASHION are two things I absolutely love. And when they can be put together in one fast-paced display on the eyes down the catwalk what can be better? But most of you may say that fashion is already art and that art can be fashionable. I agree. But this show last Friday was not a completely typically fashion show. Sure there were tons of models strutting their stuff in fun and sometimes interesting designs by local DC designers, but there were also painted ladies (think pool parties at the Playboy mansion but some also in couture outfits) and gentlemen.

The theme for the show was Celestial Bodies. Sounds enticing right? The makeup and hair was “funky and fun.” Backstage was a “swash” pit of models, makeup artist, hairstylist and designers all working on perfecting our art before sending it down the catwalk.

The whole evening left me thinking to myself, I want to be painted and become art. How fun would that be!?! Wonder how hard it would be to paint myself!?! Maybe one day soon I will find out…anyone up for the challenge?

A big THANK YOU to Kim Reyes and Adrienne Mills for asking me to come out and do makeup! I had such a great time doing it!! You can also check the website for Artomatic at http://www.artomatic.org/. As well as Adrienne’s newest work at http://FigurePhotos.com & http://anacostiafineart.com/.

View photos:
http://www.slide.com/r/fptoocO44D94-sQFp6TVws-daEpq3EZ1?previous_view=lt_embedded_url

Images from Behind the Scenes at the Ritz Fashion, Makeup and Hair Show

2009-06-02T16:49:00.000-04:00

A big thank you goes to Orianna, owner of Terra, a wonderful boutique in DuPont Circle that I frequent, and Yolanda, Director at the Ritz's LA Sports Club, for putting this event together. Nigisti for doing hair. Steve Beltz for the images. And to all of the beautiful models...Alex, Ashley and Farah. I enjoyed working with you all!

Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.

Please check out Terra at: http://shopterradc.com/style.html

If you would like to check out more images please go to: http://stevebeltzphotography.smugmug.com/gallery/8293305_ZEomm#543095669_yQ8KC

Photo Shoot with Steve Beltz

2009-05-06T18:24:00.000-04:00

These are just some of the beautiful images from a photo shoot with photographer Steve Beltz. Check out more of Steve's work on his site, http://www.stevebeltzphotography.com/.

Thank you Carrie and Brooke for being such great models. Carrie is also an event planner in the DC area, her site is http://www.myinspiredoccasion.com/.

Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.

HD Makeup Class...

2009-05-06T15:35:00.000-04:00

Imperfections to the MAX!! Where art and makeup meet…

Who ever knew I had so many pores and imperfections on my face?!? I just finished a HD video/film makeup class a few weekends ago. It was fun and very informative, except seeing what your face looks like on a HD 1080 camera with no makeup...you can see every imperfection. HD is certainly changing the makeup industry!

The class was taught by Sara Seidman Vance and Suzanne Patterson. Sara is known for her work with DAWSON'S CREEK, BRAVEHEART, COLD MOUNTAIN and PATCH ADAMS to name a few. Sara’s modo is, "It's not about beauty, it's about the illusion of reality!" What truth there is in that!!

Thanks to Suzanne Patterson and Sara Seidman Vance for so much wonderful info. And to Rhed Pixel studio for hosting the class and letting us put makeup on you as well.

HD makeup tips:
- Use a small sponge to dap foundation onto the skin instead of using a brush. The sponge will help to apply the foundation in small dots. Think of Georges Seurat's work of art using small dots instead of brush strokes. Seurat was motivated by study in optical and color theory; he contrasted miniature dots of colors that, through optical unification, form a single hue in the viewer's eye. He believed that this form of painting, now known as pointillism, would make the colors more brilliant and powerful than standard brush strokes. One of his most famous works is "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" - 1884, which I had the privilege to see the other weekend in Chicago at the The Art Institute of Chicago.

- In HD, makeup will be seen as well if not better than makeup is seen in person, so take that into consideration. Now more than ever taking care of one's skin is so important because everything shows. This was reiterated when I saw an ad in a magazine this weekend with Brooke Shields showing her face under a UV light that showed all of her sun damage. Scary...we all need to not only wear sunscreen daily, even in the winter, but wash and moisturize daily.

- Light, lights, lighting...makes a world of difference. Many of us apply our makeup in a dark bathroom with yellow lighting. Just keep in mind that the light that you and your face are seen in changes through out the day. The change is dramatic and from bright fluorescent lights in the office to cozy candle light for a late dinner. If you are going to be filmed or photographed make sure the light is the same where you are doing your makeup and where it is being shot. This will really change the way your skin and makeup appears.

Spring Summer Fashion Show with CLM Makeup

2009-05-04T11:59:00.000-04:00

As the days get hotter…why can’t you? Join Terra and CLM Makeup for a spring/summer fashion show. Come check out Terra’s latest dress collection and casual wear by designers Black Halo, David Meister, Frenzii, Majestic, Vince, and LNA. CLM Makeup will have a professional artist on hand to show you how to compliment your best features- from subtle bronzed looks to sparkly summer eyes to die for.

The Sports Club LA (The Ritz-Carlton- West End)
1150 22nd Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037
Z Lounge/Main Lobby
Members: Complimentary
Non-members: Complimentary as well

Please contact Yolanda Hawthorne at 202.974.6603
or yhawthorne@mp-sportsclub.com for more
information or to RSVP. Also look for sign up sheets to set up your personal one-on-one makeup, hair and body-type consultations.

Welcome

2009-03-20T17:34:00.000-04:00

Welcome to my blog.