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2010-04-12T18:27:00.000-07:00

Thought my best days had left me behind

2009-12-23T10:19:00.000-08:00

I think I just hit a realization.
I am searching for something that you can usually only obtain in your childhood.
I think there are certain types of friendships that can only develop into the closeness that they have become because of your young years together.
I have a dull pain in my head. It could be because a number of things...
The fact that the dentist put too much filling in my tooth and so I strain every time i close my jaw
or that my loneliness is getting to me and my restlessness is finally at its peak
or that I have a brain tumor...

I guess its just really dry out.
That must be a metaphor

Maybe the flow in my home isn't correct?!

I miss my friend. I wish she was here. I am selfish enough to wish she was here, and I not there.
I actually miss the days I thought I was so bored sitting on the couch with her for hours on the computer...
She inspired me to do art..I really haven't worked on anything since she's gone.

Its one of those friendship where you just feel so comfortable with them, and you know they get you, and are quite like you, but different.

Someone that you really do feel is part of your family.

I think aside from really loving the music, I have been purchasing certain records to feel like I am sharing something with her.

She's my bff for life. It scares me to think that we will always be far from one another.
But I am thankful for her.

Why does it have to be so hard as an adult to find that?
I wish it was the summer, 1993, in Michigan.

Mayonnaise
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-swlx9z2O0

Unexped and a response is nice

2009-11-30T09:48:00.000-08:00

it throws you things you don't expect and creates a journey despite your expected map

I had to do something that was pretty difficult last night. I still feel kind of sick about it, but I know it was the right choice. Things get messy when you involve two people in two different worlds. Friends and Business..it's really a sticky thing. We hope for it to be amazing, but it always isn't so.

A chapter closes to begin a new, Truth.

I love getting responses to things, even if its just a " Got your note, working on it" or a "Got your note, I am super busy and will get back to you soon" just a response.

It seems people in this beautiful and sunny state are not really into that..a leisurely pace is much better for your health, but dammit, communication is just as important.

I need a strong group to help keep me up, but if I must go alone, I know I will be just as strong. I won't fall into people telling me I can't do something. I thank the ones who know me for telling me otherwise, and reminding me of who I am.

I won't let the flies gather around me.

Style Rookie

2009-11-16T10:16:00.000-08:00

Have you seen this girl?
It's amazing what a good blog will do for you.
All I know is at her age I was not this motivated or this cool...
It will be interesting to see where she goes!

http://tavi-thenewgirlintown.blogspot.com/

CocoRosie

2009-11-13T19:11:00.000-08:00

If you ever get a chance..you should see them live.
I am saying this, and I have never seen them live. I missed my last chance because I was in China...next time..
I remember being very intrigued by them not only because of their musical style, choices of instruments and voices, but also because of their gender bending, costumes, makeup, hair...
I would imagine they would be really exciting and inspiring friends.
Click the Milkman link to see them preform live..

Milkman

Accomplished

2009-11-13T15:47:00.001-08:00

Made it to the gym!

AntiChrist

2009-11-13T10:42:00.000-08:00

Went to go see this movie last night. Probably the first time I thought Charlotte Gainsbourg was attractive. This movie was a visual love machine and sound orgasm.

And very very disturbing. I highly recommend it.

I have a bit of a dip pit in my chest this morning.
maybe a bit of Anxiety?
Time to go to the gym and sweat it out..maybe. I am supposed to meet my friend there in 5 minutes and I still haven't washed my face.

I have a pretty exciting shoot tomorrow for www.mykromag.com
with stylist Bailey,
photographers Petrovsky & Ramoe
and artist Mattia Biagi

I am pretty excited to see where this shoot goes, this group is going to be crazy, sexy, and fun.

x

The Fresh

2009-11-12T09:54:00.000-08:00

Low moments swell in my finger tips, in my shoulders, and in my forehead.

The fear that most people reflect on has made me ask questions about myself.
"Am I more like her than I have ever been?" How could it be. I haven't seen or been around any of them in years..I guess its true. Those first few years are the most formative.

For ever searching for companionship and simultaneous solitude.

I had a rug when I was little just like his. Blame it on a mother who was a interior designer in the early 90's. We also had gold AND silver vertical blinds. OH and mannequins wearing clothing in our living room...

Ah to be Fresh.

It's True

2009-08-16T10:05:00.000-07:00

Time does go by too quickly.
I constantly think of this, and fear that as I do, time moves faster because of it.

New things are in store for this one. An amazing magazine that my partner Alex and I are creating. Also, working on producing and hosting an online series about artists that are in the gay community.

By the end of the fall beginning of winter, these things will have gone into final details and will be available for everyone to see!

Work has been amazing lately. I have gotten the chance to do some great Covers, tears for the fall, and work with some amazing talents.

It's funny how at certain points in your life you think..or I think... "This is probably the highest point I will have for a long time, it can't get better." Then it does. I realize you have to make it better...you can't depend on things to float along to you all the time..hard work is relevant and important.

Lets find inspiration from more than whats expected.
Lets question our worth in hopes to create one.
Lets be moved by things that have nothing to do with who you are.
Open your eyes and ears.

Dreaming of stripclub shame

2009-03-13T13:23:00.000-07:00

I had a few dreams last night. One that I can remember involved a group of people who wanted to go to a strip club. I felt anxious...A person in the group noticed my anxiety. I noticed them nothing me and leaned into their ear to tell them in a soft, shameful whisper..." I have never been to a strip club before..."

To their astonishment, they yelled out "YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN TO A STRIP CLUB BEFORE!???!"

And I felt worse, as everyone stared at me.

Maybe my dreams are trying to haunt me, or maybe the fact that I haven't ever been to a strip club bothers me more than I think it does?
I still have no desire to go though.
c'est la Vie.

If You Haven't Already!

2009-03-03T12:12:00.000-08:00

Ashadedview.com

just go there, you'll see what I mean.

xox

New Interview up

2009-03-02T19:25:00.000-08:00

I need a new photo...Oh Bene!

This can be seen at http://www.yourbeautyindustry.com/

Makeup Artist Gloria Noto was the winner of the Reality Show "Get Your Face On". She sat down with YBI to give us the scoop on her background and what she'll do next.

YBI: How long have you been a Makeup Artist?
GN: I have been a makeup artist for almost 6 years now. While I was in art college, I realized that I needed to be out there doing what I really love. I jumped right into it by setting up photo shoots with local photographers. I would not only create the makeup and hair looks, but I would find the model, style the shoot, and direct the shoot. It was a great way for me to learn and grow.

YBI: What made you want to try out for TLC's "Get Your Face On"? What were you hoping to get out of the experience?
GN: I actually didn't know much at all about Napoleon Perdis before the show. My friend somehow got in contact with the casting director and she asked me to come in for an interview and they wanted me for the show right on the spot. I thought it could be fun to show the world what I do and be a part of a something that no one really got a chance to see before, as there really was never a makeup reality TV show before. I figured, why not! I honestly just expected to do my thing, and to hope people liked what they saw. Winning was never something I thought of at the beginning, but as each test passed, I started to get a little more into the competition of things!

YBI: How has being on the show and winning changed your career?
GN: Being on the show and winning allowed me to go on to working for Napoleon Perdis. With that experience I got to do some amazing shoots. I did the makeup for Vogue Australia from one of the competitions on the show which was amazing. I also did all of Napoleon's makeup for his Target line called NP SET. I did the makeup for his TARGET TV Commercial for NP SET, as well as all of the ad's you see for it which were featured in Teen Vogue, American Vogue and many others. I have also done the makeup for the 60th Annual LA Emmy's, working with a huge number of celebrities and TV personalities. With my experiences that I have had with the show, as well as my own personal hard work that I have put into my career, I have been able to sign with the REX agency here in LA. Being able to freelance full time is what I have always wanted and is exactly what I am doing right now. I love it!

YBI: What's 1 thing you wish you knew about the industry when you began your career as a Makeup Artist?
GN: I wish I would have known how to properly pack and buy for my makeup kit. My back would be a lot better if I didn't think I needed every color of eyeshadow, lipstick, cream products, eye liner, lip liners, foundation etc. etc.! My kit now is 5 times lighter and 5 times more practical. I can mix just about anything in my kit to get whatever color or texture I need!

YBI: What's next for Gloria Noto?
GN: Right now I am freelancing full time doing Editorials for magazines, Music Videos, TV and Movies. I am doing exactly what I had always wanted to do! I am also working on pilots for tv shows in the coming months:)

Additional Information:
http://www.glorianoto.com/
http://www.therexagency.com/

Gay Fashion Guru?

2009-02-13T11:21:00.000-08:00

Me? Gay Fashion Guru?

I was asked to come in to do an interview for this position. Random.
It's later today at 3. Friday the 13th playing tricks on me?

Should be interesting non the less.

Open, Honest, Alive.

2009-02-04T11:06:00.000-08:00

This was a very good shoot. It is a great thing when the whole team of artists are there and have the same vision and comfort in themselves and what they do.

Damon Loble is the photographer. He is a really soft spoken, strange guy. I love working with him..it's always thoughtful, and tells a story.

The model , name left out on purpose, was wonderful. Her eyebrows make me cry with joy, and her security in herself shines.

xoxox

Dutch designer Iris van Herpen

2009-01-31T11:13:00.001-08:00

This body of work can be seen at Amsterdam fashion week day 3. This collection is called Mummification, naturally! Amazing....

Time to start over

2008-12-31T11:35:00.000-08:00

So another year has come and gone.

I am actually pretty pleased with this past year. It was the year of the rat, and some amazing things happened to me.

I have made some amazing new friends, some beautiful people have been brought in my life. I have also lost a friend or two. People who have surprised me with their decisions. Sad, but I guess that is what happens from time to time.

Work has been so amazing, many new doors have opened for me and I am excited to see where things go in 2009.

There are parts of who I am that I would like to work on for the new year, and I need to start motivating myself again with work and other things. I have high hopes for '09.
It's going to be a hard year I am sure, but it's a challenge that I am willing to take. Well I have no option really, so I am going to make the best of it.

I want to read more books this year. I only read about 5 books this entire year, and half were Anais Nin!

I have been doing more Yoga, and it has helped me with strength and clarity. I really want to work on my inner self. I feel that it's so important, it's the core of our happiness.

Happy New Year:)

xoxo

I am the winner! Winning isn't always as good as it seems.

2008-12-19T10:28:00.000-08:00

So there you have it! I won "Get Your Face On". The show was a fun experience most of the time. It was so nerve wracking having to have your working looked over all the time, being stuck in a room with no windows to wait until you have to go on set, and then having to watch friends leave. BUT it was so fun to be able to think outside the box, make some good friends, and have that whole experience of winning. When I started, I really didn't care about winning, I just wanted to get out there and show off my work. Close to the end, I wanted to win because I wanted to accomplish that goal.

I hope people got a chance to watch it. It had some really great moments in it, and some great makeup tips.

Here are some shots of the wrap party. I miss this great crew of people!

"Impending Doom"

2008-12-11T14:30:00.000-08:00

If you have been watching my tv show, you may think to yourself..."Woah, this Gloria chick is super pessimistic, dry, and skeptical, what a Bitch!"

Well, yes, yes, and yes, but I try to not be a bitch. I am a pretty blunt person. Considering the circumstances, I think I had to be all those things!

My view on marriage is always changing. It isn't that I don't think that people are always doomed when they marry, but from my experiences, it has been shown that way. I do have hope!
I must admit, when I said that comment, I hadn't been this in love before. So naturally, my thoughts on it have changed in a more optimistic direction!

xoxo

The show finally aired, and I am a weirdo.

2008-12-09T13:53:00.000-08:00

I have Officially joined the Reality TV Weirdo's

My makeup TV show aired yesterday on TLC ("Get Your Face On")!

I remember getting a call for the show to come interview..I was like.."eeeh..a reality tv show..not really for me, no thanks." The casting director told me to think about it and call her if I change my mind. One of my friends reminded me of the reasons why I came out to LA and told me that really there isn't much to lose by trying. No Hurt. So I did the interview with the thought in my head to just use the show for self promotion, as most people do. So that is what I did.

You can tell at the beginning it seems like I don't really care if I am there or not, but all I care about is just doing the best to my ability and show the world what I got.

It was such an interesting point in my life, I just started dating my girlfriend Sandy, and then all of a sudden I have cameras in my face 12 hours a day every day.

I would go to bed at night and think someone was still watching me..it was so creepy

BUT I did it, and looking back, I am glad I did. I made some good friends, and have had some great things come along.

It's a strange thing to see yourself on TV...very. Looking back knowing what I know about certain people now, and how they act on TV cracks me up. People are so funny, our behavior, our thought process and actions..

If it wasn't for her, I would have gone even more insane than I already am!
xoxo

Behind The Scenes

2008-12-06T11:47:00.000-08:00

I was in palm springs a little while ago doing a photoshoot.
That was such an exhausting week, let me tell you! Not only did I do makeup for this shoot, but also two other campaigns, and worked with 10 different Beauty Editors from Australia about a new makeup line.
Through all of this madness, I got some amazing photos and I got to work with a great team: Celebrity Photographer Darren Tieste shot this, and I had an amazing assistant, Daniel Chinchilla.
She had such beautiful eyelashes, it was crazy!

xoxo

Testing..Testing..

2008-12-05T10:47:00.000-08:00

I have been meaning to do this for some time now, and I am super excited to have finally gathered up enough ambition to do it!

So here it is, my blog. I have joined the masses in doing so, and am proud of it!

I plan on updating this often with videos of the TV reality show I am on called "Get your face on" on TLC,
As well as behind the scenes videos and photos, my take on beauty products, art, fashion, life in general, and other stories of nonsense.

I welcome comments, suggestions, or whatever you may have on your mind that you may want to let out.

Alright! Yeah! Let's get started!