BLOSSOMING INTERVIEW: Up Close & Personal With Your Favorite Guru: MakeupbyCandie

Hey Blossoms,

We all have watched Youtube videos at some point in time. If you love makeup you've probably watched more than your average person considering all the available videos on makeup. Whether product review, swatches, or tutorials it's available free to everyone on Youtube. There are a handful that's widely known and we refer to them as Youtube Gurus. One of my favorites, who you may remember from my past blog post "Women of Color CAN wear blue eyeshadow" is: MAKEUPBYCANDIE.

Here is her YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/sexycandieeyes

Here is her Blog: http://www.makeupbycandie.com

Here is her Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/MakeupByCandie

AND HERE SHE IS...

1) I'm sure you get asked a lot if your real name is Candie? So I won't badger you with that! BUT we do want to know what eyeshadow combinations do you think of  for each when you hear the following candy names.. M&M's? Skittles? Lemonheads?

• People don't even call me that in real life lol. People just started calling me that since "Candie" is in my YouTube name. I actually prefer to be called Candace. 
• M&M's-blue, yellow, and brown
• Skittles-red, orange, and yellow
• Lemonheads-white and yellow

2) You have beauty counter experience working for M.A.C.? Is there anything you've learned thus far that you believe ONLY working at a cosmetic counter can teach you? Why do you believe that?

• Working at a counter will give you hands on experience with face shapes, eye shapes, skin types, etc. Anyone can put makeup on themselves on YouTube, but in the makeup world, being able to apply those techniques to others is crucial. 

3) Any tips for managing a full time school schedule, freelancing as a makeup artist and holding down a job? How do you manage?

• I multitask. I have 3 part time jobs and I'm a full-time college student. I like to sneak in notecards here and there while I'm on the clock at my jobs, that way, I can keep up with all my classes while still getting paid. As dangerous as it may sound, I also study notecards while driving. Depending on what I'm studying for, I'll also make up songs and learn them.

4) What are your 3 favorite matte eyeshadows, 3 favorite shimmer shadows , 3 favorite lipsticks & 3 favorite blushes (from any brand)? 

• 3 matte - MUFE #99, MUFE #75, and MAC Orange
• 3 shimmer - Glamour Doll Eyes Pistol Pistol, MAC Ricepaper, and MAC Bio-Green
• 3 lipsticks - MAC Electro, MAC Up the Amp, and MAC Peachstock
• 3 blushes - NARS Gina, NARS Taj Mahal, and MAC Stark Naked 

5) You do NOT wear foundation yourself. How do you respond when a client/customer asks you "why not"? Do you think your not wearing foundation makes some people question your makeup artistry abilities when it comes to choosing/applying foundations?

• I always give customers my personal opinion on whether or not I think they need foundation. Contrary to popular belief, many women wear foundation unnecessarily. I understand if there's something on your face that you need to conceal, but a fresh face with basically nothing to cover needs no foundation. I've also noticed that it ages your skin terribly if worn on a daily basis. Some of my classmates have wrinkles already and I'm only 21. I personally prefer my own skin than foundation. My favorites are NARS Sheer Glow and MAC Mineralize Satinfinish. Both of them are collecting dust in my makeup drawer though lol. My mom is also the same way. She doesn't like foundation either and she still looks like she's in her 30s instead of 90.

6) How did you become a Youtube Makeup Guru? how long did it take you to reach the level your on now? Any tips for making Youtube Partner?

• I wouldn't consider myself a guru, but I just started making videos at random. It took me a year and a half to make YouTube partner. It definitely doesn't happen overnight. I would say to just post a ton of relevant video responses, entertain your audience, don't lie, don't be conceited, and respond to people. Interacting with your subscribers on social media will also draw attention to you. Also, post tutorials more than reviews. No one wants to see informercials ALL the time. Oh and one more thing...FOR REAL lol...post tutorials on what YOU like. Do not let your subscribers tell you what to do on your channel. Of course, be open to suggestions, but if they see they can run your channel, it's pretty easy to assume that companies will sway them into lying in their videos too.

7) What is your skin type? What do you believe are the best products for skin care for your skin type?

• Really dry/sensitive - I use Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Cleanser, then Fix +, then MAC Comfort Cream or MAC Studio Moisture Cream. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizer is also a great alternative for my skin.

8) Who were your makeup influences? Did you watch any other youtube gurus when you first started out? follow any blog? or study the work of any celebrity makeup artists?

      Hopefully no one gets offended, BUT I'm just being honest here...my opinions of course :)

• MakeupByRenRen - I still watch her, but she's a lot different than a couple of years ago. I like the "bright and neon tutorial" Ren lol.
• angeec03 - Another person who has changed. Same as above.
• xsparkage - Still love her. She does looks that I love.
• julieg713 - She's like one of my top 5 favorites...maybe THE favorite. She still does looks that I love and has not changed a bit. 

9) What are your top 3 biggest makeup pet-peeves?

• un-tweezed eyebrows in makeup tutorials, blowing on makeup brushes, using lipstick as eye shadow primer...WTH?! lol 

10) The nydailynews.com reports the UK cosmetic store, Superdrug conducted a survey and results show the average woman spends $180 every year on cosmetics for a whopping $13,000 in her lifetime and the average woman shops 5 times a year for new makeup? According to that study, are you average? below average? or above average? Do you set yourself any "makeup budgets"? Why or why not?

• 2009 and 2010 - WAY above average
• 2011 - below average
• Right now, I am on a serious budget since I'm moving out-of-state for graduate school next year. I have enough makeup at this point. I'm just adding in things that stand out to me.

 DID YOU KNOW? 

• I like my popcorn burnt.

• I can sing.

• My favorite color is orange.

• I hate seafood.

• I am a tomboy.

• I wear makeup once a week.

• I played basketball and ran track and cross country in high school.

• I don't like conceited people.

• Louisiana sucks.

• I love Calculus and Spanish.

• I went to an acting and modeling school for a year.

• Saying "excuse me" when burping is pointless.

• I'm addicted to loaded baked potatoes...without meat.

• The only meats I eat are chicken and fish.

• Spelling errors annoy me. 

• I don't attend parties with too many people; I do live in one of the US's most dangerous cities lol.

• Britney Spears is my favorite singer.

• I believe the Illuminati exists. 

• Oh and if you can't tell, I'm random :) 

I completely concur with her last "did you know" because I watch her Youtube videos and follow her on Twitter and randomness is definitely a part of her. Its awesome when someone is not afraid to be themselves even if some of their beliefs are controversial or not shared by others. Her videos are always straight to the point and I surely don't mind the tangents she goes on. An entertaining personality is a win to me. This interview was honest, real and purely all MAKEUPBYCANDIE. Thanks for sharing!

Until Next Time,

Later Blossoms!

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BLOSSOMING INTERVIEW: Up Close & Personal With Your Favorite Gurus: BRANDALYN FULTON

Hey Blossoms,

I'm super excited to have yet ANOTHER amazing makeup guru interview for you!

Her name is Brandalyn Fulton

Her website is B STANDS FOR BEAUTY

Her twitter is @brandalynfulton

Her Facebook is Brandalyn Fulton

Her Youtube channel is Brandalyn Fulton

And here SHE is...

GORGEOUS!!!

Let's continue...

Not only is Brandalyn Fulton a Makeup Artist she's also a hair & wig artist too! So I wanted to definitely touch on all fields of her expertise. As usual, I thought long and hard about what to ask and Brandalyn was great with answering them all. Here are my questions and here's what she said...

So you specialize in makeup, wigs and hair! Tell us.. What's the major difference between styling wigs and styling hair? What changes with styling each? How did you come about styling wigs?

I started working with wigs in college. I needed to finish my college degree at the University of Michigan and my Stage Makeup Professor suggested I work alongside the Wig & Makeup Designers that would come to our school. Usually I would assist them and would help style wigs and apply wigs/makeup backstage.  In theatre, especially school or regional theatres makeup and hair are in the same department. When styling a wig the approach is different. Typically a wig is styled by a roller set. Most modern day hairstyles are not created from a roller set.

To become a professional wig stylist what program/school would you recommend? What program/schooling did you attend?

Wig styling and wig making is a very sacred art form that is traditionally passed from one person to another by apprenticeship or internship. There are only 2 major collegiate programs that offer a BFA or MFA in Wig & Makeup Design. There are several internship and apprenticeship programs around the country. I did the Juilliard School Professional Internship in Wigs & Makeup. There I learned how to build and ventilate wigs. I also refined my styling skills. In order to work on Broadway or Television, you must have your cosmetology license. I do not have one, so I can style wigs and hair in certain environments. If your goal is to be hairdresser backstage or on a television set, it is imperative for you to go to Cosmetology School. I am a Makeup Artist who happens to know how to style hair and wigs J

How did you start out as a makeup artist? What order did the skills come: makeup, hair, wigs?

I needed a college job and began working at the local department store in the cosmetic department. A job in Cosmetic Sales exposed me to the world of Makeup Artistry. I became obsessed to the point where I was totally disinterested in what I originally went to college to become. I’ve been doing makeup for almost 8 years now and wigs almost 5 years. People always ask what do I do to get started, “if someone presents you an opportunity to do something, take it!” After doing makeup for a few years I needed to finish my college program, my college professor, Christianne Myers, suggested I work backstage on a production with the Wig & Makeup Designer. I would have never thought to do that on my own. So that is how I officially started to do hair. I have always had some skills with hair. My childhood best friend and I had a mini hair salon for our dolls. It was called the ALL DOLL SALON!!!

LOL, how cute! So you got to style wigs for a fall musical of Hairspray at Pioneer High School in Ann Harbor, MI.The hair and makeup was awesome. Tell us what was necessary to create these looks?

When designing hair and makeup for theatre it is important to meet with the costume designer and director. It is important for everyone to be on the same page. I listen to their ideas, use their inspiration and research photos to execute a look that brings the character to life. The actor also may have ideas that they have developed while learning the role. This is important as well. You want them to feel comfortable on stage with their look. There are times where everyone may not agree on the overall look. I have learned to take a little bit of everyone’s idea and make it work.

Do you also do periodic makeup/hairstyling? What's the oldest era you've gone "back" to? Have you even gone futuristic and styled a "fantasy" hairstyle of the new millennium?

A lot of shows have historic or periodic references. Depending on the director they may decide to keep the show based in its original time period or they may take a different spin on things. It really depends on their interpretation. I think out of all the shows I’ve worked on, I have helped create styles back to the early 1800’s. The most rewarding part of having a solid background with beauty, fashion, and some costume history is you can see how it evolves and return with trends each season.

What are your tips for those first timers on set at a major production?

When backstage the people in the wardrobe department are your best friends. They are the people who make quick changes (coordinated dances changing clothes, wigs, hats, etc.) happen with you and also help you remember your cue for changes. Always have a bright light because you are working in the dark usually.  They can be purchased from Manhattan Wardrobe Supply. Know your stage left from stage right! Overall Stage Managers, Production Managers, and Production Assistants are the most knowledgeable people. They know what is going on at all times.

We know you are from Detroit. Tell us of 3 major MUA, hair and wig stylist in the field from there that we may not know of?

I can’t really tell you 3 “major” because we are all really close and supportive of one another. Most of us have found our niche doing our own thing. There are so many people, like me, who are from there and we are making our mark in other cities. Then there are those who are still in Detroit working on movies, advertising, bridal, and special events. As the new slogan goes, “Imported from Detroit”…there are a lot of us J

You also have a YouTube channel. What can we expect to see on that channel and when should we tune in?

I’ve been sleeping on YouTube! I admire everyone who does it. I have always felt that my life would be an interesting reality tv show. I definitely want to more with video this year. I got some good ideas. I just need to find the time and energy…lol!

What's the most amount of makeup/wig changes you've done? How did you manage?

This is a great question. Usually with large shows, you work with a crew because obviously one person cannot do it all with dozens of wigs. As Wig and Makeup Supervisor at the John Engeman Theater at Northport I am the only one in my department. For My Fair Lady, I think there were 18 wigs and almost 25 wig changes. All of the changes were done by me and there were large hats too that had to be secured to heads as well because it was a time period where everyone wore hats. Running a show backstage is like a coordinated dance that you do over and over again. Usually by week 2 or 3 you can do it with your eyes closed, no anxiety attacks…lol!

I know that with live shows last minute changes or emergencies come up. Tell us what your most crazy experience was? What did you do? Lessons learned?

My memory is horrible, but a few things come to mind. At the Music Theatre of Wichita, I was the Wig/Makeup Designer and Supervisor for High School Musical. Sharpay {one of the characters in the play} gets a pie thrown in her face right before intermission. Each night I would completely reapply Sharpay’s hair and makeup during the 15 minute intermission. It was my job to strategically place the cake icing back on her face so she could wipe the cake off at her locker at the top of Act II on stage. Well someone threw the cake away and no one knew who threw it away or in which garbage (This was a huge theatre and over 60 people were in this show.)! So after running around backstage like crazies looking for the cake, we just ended up having to use shaving cream to imitate icing! It worked, but I made sure from that day on that a Production Assistant brought the cake to me and set it on my desk.

Another crazy experience is when I made prosthetic noses and chins for a play in college. The actors would apply the custom latex pieces with spirit gum. I always told every actor to hydrate their skin and cleanse it very well. Spirit gum can be pretty brutal when applying in the same area for almost 2 weeks straight. One of the actors didn’t take my advice and the tension from the appliance ripped the skin on his face right under his eye. That {undereye} skin is so delicate it was scary. I asked him had he been moisturizing his face. Of course not, but it was still scary because I felt responsible, but there was nothing I could do. Luckily we only had 1 more show left.

WOW is all I can say!

Brandalyn has done so much! Her expertise is endless. 

BUT...

DID YOU KNOW?

Brandalyn is the beauty editor for Hope Today Magazine

suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2002

has partnered with Mount Sinai of Medicine Brain Injury Research Center to teach makeup tips to women who have suffered brain injuries

likes chilli cheese fries and anything else spicy & flavorful 

is the Makeup & Wig Supervisor for the upcoming play My Fair Lady at the John Engeman Theatre in Newport, NY

has worked in wig & makeup at Carnegie Hall!

loves anything from the 60s-70s especially fashion and furniture

was Makeup Artist of the year in 2008 at the Bennett Career Institute Celebrity Makeup Symposium 

introduced the Women of Color Foundation collection for Face Atelier Cosmetics at the Makeup Show 2010

has been in the makeup field for 8yrs and the wig & hair field for 5 yrs

recently relocated to NYC from Detroit

has a dog named Chewy

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK 2011

Brandalyn worked on the Makeup Team, which was sponsored by Mehron Cosmetics  for Toni Francesc New York Fashion Week 2011. The collection was inspired by the Garuda bird {the Hindu gold bodied bird associated with the rays of the sun}. The eye makeup was to mimic the wings of a bird and the lips were to be "blood red". Check out Brandalyn hard at work and the finished look ...

STUNNING!

Brandalyn's Tip for Working Fashion Week

Just be prepared to take on anything that could happen. Always ask for an idea of the look so you know how to pack your kit, but know that look could completely change. I always like to check in with the key artist after each application for their approval. Get to know the models - you will more than likely work with them again. I am learning that the fashion world is pretty small.

If your interested in knowing what Brandalyn used to get to the finished look. Check out her blog B STANDS FOR BEAUTY.

THE MAKEUP SHOW LA 2011

(The Makeup Show is a trade show for Pro Makeup Artists)*

Brandalyn demonstrated  LIVE how she achieved the look worn on the runway at New York Fashion Week in the Tony Francesc collection at The Makeup Show LA 2011!

Brandalyn was also a Makeup Artist at the Face Atelier booth at the Makeup Show LA 2011

In 2010, Brandalyn served as one of the speakers for Face Atelier Women of Color Foundation Launch

Here's one of my personal favorites of Brandalyn's work:

SPEECHLESS!! YES I KNOW ME TOO!

Brandalyn has been in the Makeup field since 2003 and has met many amazing and influential people. Some of my favorite makeup artists!

Brandalyn & Celebrity Makeup Artist, Sam Fine

Brandalyn on the far right pictured with another makeup artist friend & Crystal Wright, author & entrepreneur on the far left

This year Brandalyn is training to be a part of the :

"... 2011 Nautica NYC Triathlon as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training. The triathlon takes place in NYC on August 7th and training begins in March. All of us on Team In Training are raising funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives."


Read more about this cause at #TEAMBRANDALYN

GOOD LUCK!


Brandalyn Fulton is an amazing person with an equally amazing talent in makeup, wig & hair! Join her Facebook page BRANDALYN FULTON and follow her on Twitter @brandalynfulton. Be sure to also tune into her YOUTUBE CHANNEL and BLOG! BE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE TO ALL!! Don't miss out on all the wonderful tips, tricks and advice she offers. 

Special Thanks to Brandalyn Fulton for being so kind and giving of her time and knowledge,  for answering every question I ever asked no matter how busy her schedule was and for being such a power house in the Makeup field. You truly inspire me and many others. Thank you!

For all my makeup lovers, makeup artists, hair and wig artists Brandalyn will be at The Makeup Show NY 2011!!!! See you all there!

Until Next Time,

Later Blossoms!

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GRAND OPENING INGLOT CHELSEA MARKET NYC

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 A HUGE BLOG POST with MORE EXCLUSIVE INFO, MOREEE PICTURES & BLOG GIVEAWAY! WILL FOLLOW SOON! I'M WORKING ON IT! I didn't want you all to wait too long so here's the video for now! So that's not it! Stay tuned on this blog for a super post!!



Hey Blossoms,

On FEB 17TH 2011 Inglot opened another flagship store in NYC (Chelsea Market). It was a grand event. RSVP only! I was fortunate enough to be invited AND invited to the press release (press was given an hour before the event started to see the products first hand before the event kicked off! ) I was able to get EXCLUSIVE INFO for you ALL! Sneak peak at the 20 PAN PALETTE, the MIXING STATION to create custom eyeshadow colors, change e/s textures & create discontinued colors!), INTERVIEW with the face behind @INGLOT_USA, Pro Makeup Artist: Brooklyn as he answers all of your BURNING QUESTIONS:

When will Inglot become available online?
When will the 20 pan palette be available for sale?
What's one of his all-time favorite INGLOT products? (MUST SEE FOR FELLOW BEAUTY YOUTUBERS!)
and more!

Meet fellow beauty youtuber...MakeupbyKimPorter

fellow beauty blogger... www.thisfancyface.blogspot.com

WONDERFUL greeting to my blossoms from the CREATOR OF INGLOT! Mr. Wojtek Inglot

and sooooo much more!

GIVEAWAY! GIVEAWAY! GIVEAWAY! I was given an awesome goodie bag and I plan on getting more products and doing a HUGE giveaway!

FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER MsSherryBlossom
FOLLOW MY BLOG www.sherryblossombeauty.blogspot.com
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Comment on what INGLOT product you'd love to try on this video or on my blog post connected with this video

Details will be given soon!!!

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BLOSSOMING INTERVIEW: Up Close & Personal With Your Favorite Gurus: MAKEUPBYRENREN

Hey Blossoms,

I have something so EXCITING for you all! So I'm sure for those of you who frequent Youtube and beauty/makeup blogs the person I'm about to mention is definitely a favorite...even better than that a WORLD RENOWNED MAKEUP GURU! 


                                    MAKEUPBYRENREN

Here's her beauty channel...

www.youtube.com/makeupbyrenren

Here's her blog...

www.makeupbyrenren.com


Here's her twitter...
www.twitter.com/makeupbyrenren

and here SHE is....

                                    Gorgeous!!!!! Yes she is!! And is an AMAZING makeup artist!

So here's the deal! I wanted to bring all of my supporters/followers and even her supporters/followers an insider's look with a fun question and answer interview. 

I thought long and hard about what questions to ask. I really enjoy her blog and videos and she is super personable! I wanted to reflect that to all the people that I know, that may have heard of her and even introduce her to those of you that haven't. Never before asked questions and EXCLUSIVE answers! You all have heard it here FIRST! 

1) How did you get the nickname RenRen?

My real name is Renelyn and I go by Ren for short.  If I was to ever meet you in person it’d either Ren or Renelyn…only one of my friends used to call me Ren Ren and I thought makeup by Ren Ren sounded a little cuter than makeup by Ren, lol.  I’m used to Ren Ren nowJ:)

2) How old were you when you first started wearing makeup? youngest person you've made up?

I started wearing makeup in middle school…I had really bad acne so that’s when I started experimenting with foundation.  Mind you, it was a horrible match, way too pink…whatever I could find at the drugstore.  I’ve learned since then lol.  The youngest person I’ve made up was about 2 years old…crazy right?  It was for a photoshoot charity event and the Dad thought it would be cute.  I applied a tiny bit of blush and sheer gloss on her…she enjoyed it immensely, lol.  Generally though, I try to be very age appropriate when it comes to makeup application.

3) What was the defining moment that catapulted you into seeking a career as a makeup artist? how long before you started seeing success?

I honestly don’t have an exact moment, but it seemed liked after a while, my career really started to pick up.  I was booking more gigs, people were contacting me to write stories and attend events.  It’s great to see hard work pay off.  This started happening about 1.5 years into my career.  We’re all different though.  It depends on the person and the amount you put into it that will determine how far you take your career.

4) What's the craziest makeup look you had to do? craziest prop or makeup product?

I’ve actually done plenty of crazy looks on my YouTube page…many of them for Halloween and costume tutorials.  I’ll pretty much glue anything to the face that will stick and not do damage, lol…the craft store can definitely be your friend when trying to come up with avant guarde looks.  For clients the craziest look I did was a mix between face paint and geisha…I thought it was pretty cool.

Here's what she's referring to....AMAZING ISN'T IT!

5) What do you find most challenging as a makeup artist? what are your coping techniques with that challenge?

There are a few tough things that stand out…first off, dealing with rejection.  You’ll run into some hard to please clients who may not like what you do…the key is to keep your cool, and really listen and try to adapt your technique.  In the end, you also must realize that you may not be a match for every client.  Also, being a makeup artist can be a very cyclical business.  You may have a few jam-packed weeks of gigs and then hit a dry spell.  The key is to keep moving, keep advertising, practicing, never wait for opportunities to come to you.

6) How many people do you think you could makeover if you did face after face for 24 hrs? times that by 365? Amazing right?

Wow, so now sleep huh?  I can make over a person in 5 minutes…if they’re a guy, lol.  Give me all guys with perfect skin and it’s a deal!  Typically though, you should be able to complete a basic makeover in 20 minutes.

7) Who's your favorite top 3 makeup artists and why? What top makeup artist were you surprised knew of you?

I can’t just pick three!  I’ll go with Sam Fine, Billy B, Kevyn Aucoin, AJ Crimson, Scott Barnes, and Pat McGrath.  I follow many of them on twitter and not only are they amazing artists, but they’re great teachers and down to earth people.

8) TOP 5 must have colors that offer the best versatility as a makeup artist or makeup lover? Top 5 steps to a flawless makeup application?

For some reason I interpreted this as eye shadow colors, so I’ll go with that.  Top 5 colors – matte black, matte cream, medium toned brown in a warm tone, neutral dark brown and throw in a fun color!  If I only had those 4 colors, I could do any look and I’ll throw in the wild card color to make it different.

Top 5 steps to a flawless makeup application – 1) You must take care of your skin, have a routine that you stick with that is good for your skin type, age, etc.  Your skin should be clean and moisturized going into makeup application 2)Have the proper tools – good makeup brushes/tools can really make or break your makeup game 3) Apply makeup according to the person…the skin tone, age, personality.  It’s a skill that not every makeup artist masters…learn new tricks, don’t apply the same look to everybody because everyone is different. 4)The points that really define good makeup application for me are clean skin, nicely shaped brows, brows, mascara, and cheek color…from there you can add drama with color…just remember to blend! 5) Practice makes perfect!  That’s the only way to have flawless makeup application…learning from mistakes and becoming better for it.

9) when will you visit NY? how often do you visit? Furthest place you've ever been requested to go to do someone's makeup? did you go?

I’m definitely planning on attending IMATS NY in 2010.  I visit whenever the occasion calls for it…work, vacation, weddings, but I’ll definitely be there for IMATS.  I’ve been asked to travel all over the world for events but honestly, if travel and board is not included it’s not an option.






      Here's MakeupbyRenRen with another GURU:Michelle Phan aka Rice Bunny(to her right) at IMATS LA 2010

10) Have you ever messed up a makeup makeover look completely? What did you do to recover? How do you correct a makeup mistake in a crunch time situation?

The good thing about makeup is that it wipes off.  With experience, you learn how to fix little mishaps.  The key is to keep your cool and persevere through it.  I’ve never in my opinion completely messed up a makeover, but I have had clients that weren’t happy with a look.   Just do your best, be quick on your feet and keep it moving!








MakeupbyRenRen's FUN FACTS:

Interests

• Makeup! Hanging with friends and bf
 
• reading
 
• watching movies
 
• blogging
• boardgames...crafts
 
• he he.

Favorite Movies

• Dirty Dancing
 
• Little Mermaid

Favorite Music

• Hip Hop
 
• R&B
 
• Oldies
 
• Motown
 
• Salsa
 
• Reggae
 
• Reggaeton
 
• Bachata Merengue
• Disney

Favorite Books

• Dirty Girls' Social Club
 
• Invisible Man
 
• DaVinci Code

DID YOU KNOW? 

MAKEUPBYRENREN

has over 300 Youtube videos and adds to that frequently!

has over 21,000 blog profile views!

has 45,665 subscribers on her YouTube channel that increases daily!

has over 996,000 beauty channel views!

has over 5,078,000 YouTube video views!

has been on Youtube since Nov 2007!

graduated with a Bachelors of Business Administration from Emory Univ in 2005!

Works in Marketing in Corporate America AND as a Freelance Makeup Artist!

has over 4,400 followers on her blog that increases daily!

has over 7,100 followers on twitter that increases daily!

reps her home as ATL!

is a SELF TAUGHT Makeup Artist

 one of the top 10 people I started to follow when I joined Twitter!

has been "listed" on twitter over 230 times!

is a future MBA candidate!

is just AMAZING!

Here's more pictures of her awesome makeup skills on herself:

 Also, this wouldn't be complete without her signature look pouty/pursed lips and upside down peace sign or is that the "A" for ATL, her hometown! lol

Thanks for reading! I sincerely hoped you all enjoyed this EXCLUSIVE interview and feel free to subscribe to her beauty channel, follow her blog and/or follow her on twitter. Please feel free to let her know you were first introduced to her or even re-introduced to her HERE! 

This is someone who is SHERRY BLOSSOM APPROVED! Stay tuned for more in this series: BLOSSOMING INTERVIEW: Up close & Personal With Your Favorite Gurus!

Until Next Time,

Later Blossoms!!!!!!

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