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Showing posts with label atlanta makeup artist. Show all posts
Showing posts with label atlanta makeup artist. Show all posts
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
Ramblings of MiMi: Video Update
Yes I have neglected my youtube channel...but for great reason!!! Check out my video talking about my happenings and projects!
ANNNNDDD Today check out a sneak preview of Beat & Snatched as well as the Presale that starts today!!!
SHOP B&S HERE
ANNNNDDD Today check out a sneak preview of Beat & Snatched as well as the Presale that starts today!!!
SHOP B&S HERE
My New Baby....Beat & Snatched
Beat & Snatched is my new project where I have tapped on some of the best artists and stylists across the US to demonstrate their awesome skills via youtube. Of course I'm starting in my base city of Atlanta, but will soon be expanding to NYC and LA. So if you love beauty tutorials, behind the scenes footage, styling tips stay tuned for the Launch this February 2013!
ADDED BONUS: I've also created some exclusive apparel designs for the beauty/fashion enthusiasts! Limited quantities will be made available soon so stay tuned.
Check out a sneak peak at some of the looks/videos completed to date. Follow us on instagram, facebook, twitter, and youtube @beatandsnatched!
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| MiMi J in "Face Time" |
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| Kim K Inspired Spring Look with Jeremy Dell |
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| Makeup Artist Alexandra Butler and her coral monochromatic look |
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| Nalani of BeautyBott with her Ombre lip look |
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| the crew behind the scenes |
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| Jeremy Dell demonstrates Spring/Summer 2013 trends |
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| Inspired celeb recreate of Brandy look on Mae of Naturalchica.com by MiMi J. |
My Photoshoot with B Scott
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| 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 :)
Special Delivery: Sigma Beauty Brushes and Makeup
I was super excited to receive a special package from Sigma Beauty! I've heard many great things about their brushes and have been waiting to try them for some time now. I was overwhelmed by all of the brushes that they gave me to try out and I didn't expect to get the eye shadow palette as well (SWEET!).
Here's my breakdown on the products thus far:
Synthetic Kabuki Kit - These have to be some of the best feeling brushes! I love the feel of them on my skin. They are synthetic as well which means that they are less prone to damage from makeup and solvents. They are also easier to keep clean than natural hair brushes. And of course vegan approved and great for sensitive skin. These brushes are really great for those who use mineral makeup/powders and even some creamy foundation options. Also I want to mention that the brushes have minimal shedding which is great!
Synthetic Precision Kit - these are very similar to the Kabuki brushes, except they are small enough to get more details. Love the feel! I just want to request that they make some even smaller for detail :)
Makeup Professional Premium Brush Kit - I haven't gotten to use all of these yet, but they definitely include all of the essential brushes that a professional makeup artist would need to travel with in a nice case.
"Make Me Classy" Professional Brush Kit - I now have kept this collection for myself and my personal stash :). It includes all of the necessary brushes for an everyday makeup application. Very minimal shedding. I'm also a big fan of the brush canister because its easy to separate the dirty brushes from the clean brushes. This series also comes in other colors like pink and purple (my favorite colors). I used these brushes in my latest makeup tutorial which is pasted below.
"Bare" Eye Shadow Palette - This palette reminds me of the "Naked" Urban Decay palettes. I love the colors and they turned out really nice when I tested them out, though I did use an eyeshadow primer first as I normally do. It has all of the necessary colors to create a very natural look or a dramatic smokey eye look.
Check out my tutorial video where I demonstrated an eye makeup look using the "Bare" palette as well as the "Make Me Classy" brush kit.
What's an EPK to an MUA?
While creating my "Beauty Behind the Beat" videos, I knew I'd need a videographer to help me with the shooting and editing. So I found one who has been more of a blessing and convinced me that I needed an EPK (electronic press kit). While I understand the importance of marketing collateral, I never thought of having one of these as a makeup artist! Thank you Demi of Pure Artistic Studios for putting this together for me! Check out my new EPK :)
I'm Inspired: Photographer Angela Marklew
Atlanta Beauty Event: Naturally Pretty
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| MiMi J and Natural Chica at P3 Lab |
2 years ago, when Carol's Daughter opened their store in Atlanta, I went to meet and interview owner Lisa Price for my blog. While interviewing Lisa I met this girl named Mae with a cute tiny afro and pretty skin who was interviewing her too. Fast forward to 2011, I ran into Mae again, whose hair is now huge and gorgeous, at a Curly Nikki meetup. Once I got home, I went back to her blog, and saw that her audience has quadrupled! I said to myself, "I've got to do something with her!" Then the light bulb came on. I contacted her about collaborating on an event, and the rest is history....
Maeling Tapp, of Naturalchica.com, and myself are pleased to present Naturally Pretty: The Fusion of Natural Hair and Beauty this Fall in Atlanta, GA. Naturally Pretty will platform various Atlanta beauty professionals and celebrate the fusion of skincare, makeup, natural hair, art, and music while benefiting the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children.
Naturally Pretty will be held in a beautiful art gallery forum located in the Defoor Centre on October, 27, 2011 at 7pm. The event will evoke energy and artistry while igniting each of the five senses with each step invited guests take. Industry leaders in cosmetics, skincare, and natural hair care will convene collaboratively to educate and inform event goers of how to bring out their natural beauty through complimentary consultations and live beauty demonstrations. Aside from the wall-to-wall beauty installations, invited guests will enjoy live musical performances, celebrity guest appearances, prize giveaways, and light fare. In efforts to give back to women who need to rebuild their self-esteem and assist them in finding their inner/outer beauty, a percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children in downtown Atlanta.
Confirmed participates are Robin Groover of Too Groovy and Sutera Hair Spa, Yolanda Owens of Iwi Fresh and Pampered Nail and Spa, Nails by Jayh, P3 Lab, and celebrity makeup artists Jeremy Dell and Alexandra Butler.
Be one of the first 100 to register and you'll get a giftbag full of goodies!! Hope to see you there!
Autumn Beauty Brunch: Viral Beauty
You MUST register no LATER than FRIDAY, September, 30. Limited seats!
Yes beautiful people, it's time for my next Beauty Brunch in Atlanta! Once again I'm excited because I have another wonderful panel! The theme of this Beauty Brunch is Viral Beauty, focusing on blogging, vlogging, and SEO practices. So if you are beauty pro, a blogger, or entrepreneur of any professional, this will be very beneficial for you! Check out the wonderful panelists:
Mattie James of Mattieologie
Web Developer/SEO Expert Bret Phillips
Ren of Makeup by RenRen
Mae from Natural Chica
Latoicha of Luxe Tips
I'm Inspired: Photographer Celeste Canino
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| Photographer Celeste Canino and Makeup Artist MiMi J |
I recently took a trip to the west coast and I wanted to make sure that I got with some awesome folks whose work inspires me. While I was preparing for my visit, I was browsing through some photos online from LA photographers. Of course when you find an awesome photo, you have to find out who shot it right?!
Well my first photographer feature of "I'm Inspired" is of celebrity photographer Celeste Canino. Celeste hails from sunny Los Angeles, CA and her amazing group shots have been seen on various ads such as Planet Hollywood, American Apparel, and Windsor. She even got to be the featured photographer on this season's premiere of America's Next Top Model and shot all of the collateral for the show! How awesome is that?!
I caught up with Celeste during my trip to LA at Universal City Walk. Check out the interview I had with Celeste and check out http://www.celestegallery.com/! PS. you may see us collaborate in the near future! (*wink*)
I'm Inspired: Makeup Artist Stephen Moleski
As I mature in my career as a makeup artist, I love to find inspiration in other successful entrepreneurs and artists. It's very motivating and encouraging to see that someone has paved a way and is living out their dreams.
Well my first feature of "I'm Inspired" is of celebrity makeup artist Stephen Moleski. Stephen hails from Atlanta, GA and his brushes have touched the faces of celebs like Kim Kardashian, Mel B., and Nicole Scherzinger. He's had television appearances on "Keeping up with the Kardashians”, “E! News,” “Girls Next Door,” “Extra” and “The Insider”. His work has also been published in Vanity Fair, People, Details, FHM, Radar, Maxim, Playboy, and Women's Health.
I caught up with Stephen in Atlanta at a beauty mixer event to promote his new eyelash line called Smoke and Mirrors Beauty. Check out the interview I had with Stephen and check out www.smokeandmirrorsbeauty.com!
Product Review: KIM Brushes
An artist has to have the right tools to perfect their canvas, right?! Well I found out about a new makeup brush line that I really like called KIM Brushes!
The small angle brush (131): This is one of my top picks for brushes because I rely on this brush for perfecting eyebrows and for liquid and cream eyeliner application. I really like this one produced by kim because of the long professional handle, and it produces a precise fine line. $10.00
foundation brush (F231): This was was really nice because it wasn't too thick and as you reach the tip the brush hairs get thinner, which allows for smoother application. It was really soft as well! $22.00
lip brush (311): The lip brushes actually come in 3 sizes and I have the larger of the 3, but I was able to do create perfect red lip using this brush. I like that its flat and not oversized, though opting to use the 312 will help to get an even more exact application. $9.00
Overall, I really think these brushes are a great value for the price and are brushes I'm keeping in my kit. Try them out for yourself! Perhaps you'll be seeing more of KIM Brushes with me...stay tuned! :)
Autumn Beauty Class in Atlanta
I have a fun makeup class coming up this month in partnership with Big Girl Cosmetics on Monday, August 22! It will be held at my P3 Lab Studio from 7pm-9pm and is sure to be a great time. I will be going over color/makeup trends for the upcoming Falls season as well as the some techniques and product suggestions to assist with achieving these looks. Check out the class if you are in the Atlanta area, I'd love to meet ya!
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