Harry Belafonte’s views on powerful Black Celebs!!!! A MUST READ!!!!

Posted: August 18, 2012 | Author: makeupactivist | Filed under: I Care, Inspiration, My Superb taste in music&all things cool ;), Q&A, Uncategorized | Tags: Beyonce, Bruce Springsteen, Celebrity, Harry Belafonte, Jay Z, Social responsibility | Leave a comment

Harry Belafonte’s views on powerful Black Celebs!!!! A MUST READ!!!!

wonderful post on whether or not Jay Z, Beyonce’ and other high profile black celebs are utilizing their power and resources to aid in proper “social responsibility” for THEIR people! Take a look! I would love to hear what you guys think! Where are our warriors??? Its time to stand up and make a difference!!!

Queen of clean!!!!

Posted: July 4, 2012 | Author: makeupactivist | Filed under: Behind the scenes | Tags: bobbi brown cosmetics, commercial shoot, giorgio armmani luminious silk, la makeup artist, mac cosmetics, make up, makeup activist, makeup artist, Melanesia, multicultural, photography | Leave a comment

Soon as I got back to LA, I had to do a commercial shoot! It turned out beautiful and I really needed images like this in my port so I was excited about doing it. I posted a few pictures from the shoot on my instagram ….but here are a few more and a list of products used to achieve my #queenofcleanlook

Skin-

I used Giorgio Armmani’s Luminious Silk foundation in #6

I used Bobbi Brown’s Cream Concealer in Natural

I set the concealer with Bobbi Brown’s Loose Powder in Pale Yellow

I lightly contoured with Bobbi Brown’s Bronzing Powder in Natural

I lightly swept NARS Blush in GINA on her cheeks

Eyes-

Lashes- L’oreal voluminous lash

Mac- Arena and Texture on the lid and Saddle to line the lower lash line with

Filled in brows lightly with Mac eye shadow in Espresso

Lips

Mac lisptick in – Color me Coral and Gloss in Nyphette

I kept grooming very simple on the guys, using only MAC studio finish concealers and Ben Nye Powders. I lightly contoured them both.

Video from Timothy Bloom live at Variety Playhouse

Posted: July 4, 2012 | Author: makeupactivist | Filed under: My Superb taste in music&all things cool ;) | Tags: beautiful music, talented musicians, till the end of time, Timothy Bloom, Variety Playhouse | Leave a comment

This moment was sooo cute I had to whip out my camera and record what I could! He had finished his set…and the crowd was pissed lol we alllllllll wanted more!!! So we chanted!!! and chanted!!! and chanted!!! “one more song!!! One more song!!!” I mean ppl were going crazy lol…it was beautiful!!! A guy in the audience demanded that Timothy did Till the End of Time bc that was his girlfriend’s favorite song lol….so he walked back to the mike and closed out with till the end of time….here is the 49secs that I captured!!! You really would have had to be there to feel how great this moment was!!!! So cute lol

audience sings along with timothy bloom-till the end of time

Gary Clark Jr + Timothy Bloom

Posted: July 4, 2012 | Author: makeupactivist | Filed under: My Superb taste in music&all things cool ;) | Tags: Atlanta, Gary Clark, great music, inspirational artists, raw talent, rock, soul, Timothy Bloom, Variety Playhouse | Leave a comment

Another great experience I had while I was in Atlanta was going to see Timothy Bloom and Gary Clark Jr live at the Variety Playhouse in Lil 5 Points!!! Now I was already a fan and well aware of Timothy Bloom’s amazing talent and thats who I was super excited about getting to see live. I almost feel ashamed to admit that I had never heard of Gary Clark Jr before this show, but I will say that I was captivated and turned into a fan instantly!!!! NOTHING feels better than being moved and inspired by two amazingly talented musicians!!! I kept asking myself how could I not have known about this Gary Clark guy!!!?? lol but I know now! And if any of you guys don’t know about Timothy Bloom or Gary Clark Jr then you need get on it!!! Starting now!!!! 😉

I took pics!!! I even have a cute little video I took while Timothy Bloom was performing ‘Til The End of Time’ ….

Great music always equals fun times!!! I enjoyed this show with two of my closest friends…Shanell and my girl Rebecca! We all had a blast!!!! and I think its safe to say we all left that place INSPIRED!!!!!

Get inspired

@timothybloom

@garyclarkjr

www.garyclarkjr.com

Shooting in Atlanta!!! Oh how I miss thee!!!

Posted: July 4, 2012 | Author: makeupactivist | Filed under: Behind the scenes | Tags: allen cooley, beauty, drexina nelson, makeup, makeup activist, makeup artist, Melanesia, photography | Leave a comment

A few weeks ago I took my 1st trip back to Atlanta after I made the big move out here to LA! And boy I tell ya, It felt sooooo good to be back “home” . I mean I starting to get the hang of LA, and it’s beautiful out here, and it seems as though the sky is the limit, but going back to Atlanta was just what I needed! I got to see all my friends that I missed so much and I got to shoot with two of my fans!!! Drexina Nelson and Allen cooley!

Here are a few btw pics from my shoots!!!! Enjoy!

Cant wait to see the edits!!!!

http://www.melanesiahunter.com

http://www.drexinanelson.com

http://www.allencooley.com

The magic of New York City!!!!

Posted: May 22, 2012 | Author: makeupactivist | Filed under: Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Today as I traveled alone on the ny subway to go meet a great old friend from my Xavier days I realized even more how much I love this city! Idk y…. But I like taking the train here& I enjoyed traveling alone today… 4guys got on the train and sung in perfect harmony for a good 3 stops… It was beautiful… They were homeless men I think… They sounded amazing. I shed a few tears before I got on this train… And I almost didn’t come to meet my friend… U know life’s frustrations can sometimes get the best of us… But I didn’t let it! I wiped my face… Put on some fresh eyeliner and left my hotel room to go let new York inspire me!!!! And by the time I walked 4 new york blocks in my platform heels I was already starting to feel better!!!!!!

This city is amazing!!!! It’s everything they say it it! 👌

Shanell’s Best Kept Secret Part2!!! Tour fun edition!!!

Posted: May 5, 2012 | Author: makeupactivist | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: I'm still music tour, nobody's bitch, Shanell, yelewolf, ymcmb, young money | Leave a comment

Watching this video brought back soooo many great memories of my experience traveling the world on the Im Still Music Tour! Beyond being one of if not the most talented woman I know, Shanell knows how to have fun and that is exactly what we did the entire time on the road!!!! Take a sneak peek into some tour footage!!! Ill post best kept secret part 1 next!!! 😉