Andrea Samuels Makeup: Michelle McNeil

New F/W 2014 editorial out now featured on the popular fashion blog, fashionising.com

This fashion story was inspired by girl power, feminism, bronze skin and fierce hair; basically Beyonce'! We had a blast on set with these two beauties from Factor Women.

The backdrop was a huge painting Jennifer created using oil and acrylic paints, her painterly style worked so well with the sleek leather wardrobe.

Michelle the hairstylist worked wonders with both the models hair and used NO extensions whatsoever, the hair is all created by wind power and hot curls. Melissa's hair literally looked like clouds on set.

I worked with Ben Nye Bronzing Tint covering their bodies neck to feet to create a realistic looking glow, I also added baby oil on their skin for a nice sheen on camera.

This tint is really awesome for two major reasons:

a) Ben Nye Bronzing Tint does not stain clothing, the wardrobe stylist was extremely happy about that.

b) This does not create an orange or fake appearance; this product creates an amazing tan, you can add layers of the tint for a deeper tone.

Here's an example of Miranda's makeup before and after I applied the Ben Nye Bronzer.

Everyone put in so much hard work for this editorial and I am really proud that Fashionising.com took the time to showcase all of our talents. Take a look at the full story on Fashionising.com

- All Black Everything -

Photographer & Editor | Jennifer Avello of 10 MGMT

Wardrobe Stylist | Jessica Moazami of Factor Artists

Hair Stylist | Michelle "Mimeki" McNeil

Makeup | Andrea C. Samuels

Models | Miranda & Melissa of Factor Women

So..... I forgot the password to my blog for the past 2 months. *face palm* I feel SO out of touch and out of date :| So much to catch you up on! Here we go...

So in June 2010, I had a mini 4 day vacation in Dallas, Texas. That was fun. I loved the hot weather. Met up with my cousin ZeEnna Jenkins, she models. When she came to Chicago in 2009, we got to collaborate with one of my most favortie photographers, JBody Studios. The shot is in my gallery 'Beauty' category.

www.dvixenmakeup.com

We didn't get to shoot together this time. I was so scared of the airport snatching all my makeup, and I would have died and/or slapped somebody if the airport had to take away ALL my makeup that I've spent so many years and so much $ to build. But alas, I blew it out of proportion. Once I got to Midway Airport, they only checked the small, clear bag pouch and my purse.... and that was it. Security needs to step their game up. Had me all scared for no reason >:( So yea, we didn't get to shoot this year unfortunately.

And everytime I hear Usher's 'OMG' song, I have to dance. Every single time I hear it, it's like my body gets possesed by it and I start doing this stupid looking robot dance and shake my afro at the same time.
I don't like that >:(
but it's fun :D

July has been my busiest month to date. For starters, I was the lead makeup artist for CLEONS Fall 2010 Ball Collection. I created the makeup look for the show about a month in advance, Chad Leon(the designer) approved, and the whole staff proceeded to make history on July 10th, 2010. The show was on display at the DuSable Museum in Chicago, IL. It was a very professional, exciting, one-of-a-kind, crazy, colorful show and I am really happy that I was chosen to be apart of it. Here are a few pictures from the show of the makeup I did.

Michelle McNeil | Jon Recana Photography for CLEONS

Michelle Mcneil | Jon Recana Photography for CLEONS

Ninah Snipes | John Recana Photography for CLEONS

Katie Ellis of ELITE | Ty Kyu Photography for CLEONS

The designer, Chad, will debute the video footage from the show tonight on youtube. Check around 10pm central time!

http://www.youtube.com/cleonsbychad
And check out his work on Model Mayhem!
CLEONS on Model Mayhem

Nuru Kimondo.

A name that some may recognize but many, MANY people of the fashion industry in Chicago, IL know of her talented photography work. I've been fortunate to be able to work with models from ELITE modeling management and Agency Galatea together with Nuru almost every week this summer. She is SO passionate about fashion photography, and she's still in HIGH SCHOOL! Her work is so beautiful and she has a beautiful personality as well. Here are a few shots we've taken through out this summer.