Do’s and Don’ts to a Portfolio
06.06.2011
Your portfolio is your calling card as a makeup artist, fashion and hair stylist. It’s the best way to book clients and to pitch your services to new ones. Unfortunately, it’s an area in which many of us commit some serious blunders. Do’s and Don’ts to a Portfolio Do invest in a nice portfolio if you want to be taken seriously. House of Portfolios, www.houseofportfolios.com, makes custom portfolios in your choice of color, fabric, and embossed with your name for an average $250 apiece. A carrying case for your portfolio will prevent your portfolio from damage and other hard knocks. Place several business read more (...)
Pale Paradigm: Why Tanning is No Longer Trendy
06.01.2011
Natural skin tones, no bronzer, exaggerated dark eye makeup, and red lips – was Fashion Week 2011 or a casting call for Night of the Living Dead: Madison Avenue going on in February? The prevalence of paleness this year is a stark contrast from the sun-kissed bronzer look of the past decade. Going pale – or just simply looking natural – is not entirely a new trend. Back in 2009, the second Twilight film caused sales of makeup to soar, and many teen fans of Stephenie Meyers’ series adopted an overly whitewashed look. In some cases, the paleness was clearly unnatural – much read more (...)
Ghost Chic: Pulling Off Pale While Still Being Vibrant
05.13.2011
Nude has been declared the new black. Not exclusive to shades of peach, “nude” encompasses tan, light brown, and pale pink. Plenty of spring fashions already reflect this color scheme, which at Fashion Week 2011 was simply called "boring.” At the same time, tans – and even bronzer – have been disappearing from the runways since 2009. Many models now appear as if they spent the winter in Scandinavia, rather than on a Mediterranean beach. Combine this read more (...)
Styling Kit
04.20.2011
Butterfly clamps. Stitch witchery. Chicken cutlets. To the common person, these words might sound like a foreign language. But to a fashion/wardrobe stylist, these are essential tools of the trade. For all styling kit essentials, fashion stylists head to shops like Manhattan Wardrobe Supply, www.wardrobesupplies.com , to buy the following: Professional and/or travel-sized steamer – Removes wrinkles without damaging the garment. Butterfly clips or clamps – To read more (...)