My Latest Trip to NYC

I know I've been distant from writing on here, so here's my latest rambling. :)

I have been super busy between doing makeup, running Beat & Snatched, and being a mommy! I did get to take a trip to one of my favorite cities to do a little business and a bit of pleasure...NYC!

I got to interview and spread the word with Vibe Vixen and Her Agenda about Beat & Snatched as well as shoot with ANTM Cycle 9 contestant Bianca! Check out some of the pics from the photoshoot and my video interview with Her Agenda!


VIDEO: Makeup Artist Mimi J Launches Beat And Snatched Web Series from Rhonesha Byng on Vimeo.

photo credits: model: Bianca Golden, Photographer: Laretta Houston, Wardrobe: Hayden David, Hair: Nai'Vasha Johnson, Makeup: Mimi Johnson

Prom Photoshoot with Crush by RJ Formals

Photo by Laretta Houston, makeup by MiMi J, Hair by Zara Green, Styling by Robert Ballew

Last week I had the pleasure of working with an awesome formal dress designer and her prom dress collection Crush by RJ Formals! It was a 3 day shoot and we put in a lot of work shooting over 100 dresses! For those of you that know me, know that I love to do flirty yet pretty makeup and this was a great assignment for that type of makeup look. Lots of blush, fresh-looking skin, lashes, and pink lips! Check out some of the shot and behind the scene pics. Be sure  to check out Crush's website at http://www.crushprom.com/.  (ps, thanks Robin for sharing some shots on Facebook!)

Beauty Editorial: True Happiness

Photo by Laretta Houston, Makeup by MiMi J, Hair by Lee Barnes, Model Anna for Factor Women Atlanta

I've been waiting to post these pics for a very long time! This is one of my favorite editorials to date because I loved playing with paint and customizing the lipstick colors! Check out my latest beauty editorial shot by Laretta Houston in Atlanta as well as a few behind the scene shots i took with my old faithful camera phone. The editorial is scheduled to be in the latest issue of Astonish Magazine.

Cynthia Bailey for Obvious Magazine

A little while ago I got the change to work with model/reality tv star Cynthia Bailey. It wasn't my first encounter with her as I visited with her at her agency, The Bailey Agency, here is Atlanta. She is a very down-to-earth person and was extremely easy to work with! (No divatudes with her!) Check out the cover shot that will be published in Obvious Magazine as well as some behind the scene shots I took on set.

My Photoshoot with B Scott



photo by Laretta Houston, makeup by MiMi J, hair by Zara Green, Styling by Demetrius Williams, headpiece by Avnah Couture



Last month I worked with a very popular blogger, B Scott while he made a stop in Atlanta. I had a great experience doing his makeup! The photos actually were published in an Atlanta magazine called Fenuxe and he's using one of them for his new single "Body Rock". Check out the photos and interview below!

My Cover Shot With DAY 26

 

Towards the end of last year I received a call from the editor of Snytch Magazine asking me to do the grooming of a guy R&B group, though at first he didn't disclose the name. I agreed and pulled in my photographer friend Laretta Houston to make it happen at the lab. To my surprise the group was MTV's Making the Band group DAY 26! Man did I have a wonderful time working with them. They are really a great group of guys and what you are seeing on reality with their personalities is real life :) Check out the cover of the guys and some behind the scene shots! More photos will be published in the Spring Issue of Snytch so be sure to look out for it. And yes, I had to get a photo with Willie, though Brian made me laugh the entire time and jumped in a few :)

Beauty Behind the Beat: Algebra Blessett

Photography: Laretta Houston, Makeup: MiMi J, Hair: Terrell Smith/Tracee Anderson (asst), Wardrobe Garmai Momolu   

When working with celebrities and music artists, sometimes you never know what to expect! Will it be a demanding diva who wants the world of you? Or will it be someone inspirational who turns you into a fan in 2.5 nanoseconds? Thankfully, singer/songwriter Algebra Blessett was the latter. As I arrived on set of her photoshoot in Atlanta, I was welcomed by this lovely southern songbird's beautiful smile and matching personality. You may have heard her angelic voice on Anthony David's latest single Forever More, but Algebra is no stranger to the music scene. She's worked with artists such as Monica, Bilal, India Arie, and released her debut album "Purpose" in 2008 which stayed on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for 14 weeks.  I got the chance to sit down and talk to her about her latest project and music career. Check out my interview with Algebra and behind the scenes footage of her photoshoot with Laretta Houston.

Beauty Behind the Beat: Dondria

Photo credits: photographer Laretta Houston, makeup MiMi J, Hair Bridgette Griffin, wardrobe Hayden David

Hey everyone, I got the chance to catch up with So So Def recording artist Dondria before she headed back to Dallas to find her new band. Check out the interview as well as some of the photos from our photoshoot! Doesn't she look fabulous?!

Also you can find her on twitter @Dondria. Watch out for her new mixtape as well!

Beauty Behind the Beat: D. Woods

Photographer Laretta Houston, Makeup MiMi J, Hair Bridgette Griffin, Wardrobe Rafael Cox, Nails Terrence Terry

For those of you that are wondering what is happening with D. Woods formerly of Danity Kane, I've got the scoop and had to chance to glam her up for some hot new photos! They even made Sandra Rose's blog! Check out the photos of D. Woods as well as the video interview. Also you can find D Woods and download her latest mixtape here: http://www.missdwoods.com/