Inside the Life of a Glam Makeup Artist

Julia Lundy Bridal Consultation

brandy@bgdmakeupartistry.com (Queen B.) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:13:00 +0000

This afternoon I met with Julia Lundy, her mom and wedding planner to discuss her upcoming wedding and to do her bridal consultation. Julia has such a great face and flawless skin that she was so easy to do. I gave her a bronzed and midnight blue eyes with a soft pink lip. Can't wait to see how everything comes together on her wedding day August 1, 2009.

Essence Music Festival:Feedback

brandy@bgdmakeupartistry.com (Queen B.) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:21:00 +0000

This year Essence Music Festival was strictly about me working and working and working. My hours were very rough this year. I didn't go out to parties any partying that I did was on Thursday night at the Mayor's Pre-Essence Party. I don't count being in the VIP Lounge & backstage at the Superdome partying even though everybody else was. I did get to see BEYONCE and walked around the VIP Lounge and the main floor when artists came on that I wasn't a big fan of. Can you believe that I only had two drinks all weekend. Because my call times started at 5am and ending at 3am there were no time to drink.

I would like to thank makeup artist Andrea Walker from Houston who was selected from the casting calls. Andrea came down and she helped me so so much. We only saw each other one time when she was so sweet to come downstairs at the convention center to bring me something to eat n drink cuz I was in pain with a 4 day migraine. All of the clients loved her and she was so reliable that I didn't have to keep checking up on her. She got to every client that they ended up asking if she can come back later in the day.

Miss Sassy and I didn't get to party together except for Thursday night. Michael and Henry both came out with us to the Mayor's party. This was the first time that Henry party with us.

I met so many great people (VP's, directors, producers, pr firms, reporters, photographer's, & artists )this year that I look forward to working with and building business relationship with. Saw many old pals and was able to spend a few seconds with them cuz my schedule kept me moving.

I love that Essence gave us these cute little FORD cars to get around in. They hired two drivers to take us everywhere (hotel, convention center, & superdome) all weekend. When I was at the Windsor Court a couple asked to take a picture with me I thought that was the cutest thing. I got asked that a few times, I don't know if it's because they thought I was somebody else or because they actually knew who I was and liked my work. Either way it was weird, kinda funny.

Even though the hours were long and hard I actually had fun doing what I love...MAKEUP!!!

GLAM LIFE OF A MAKEUP ARTIST

Essence Music Festival:Sunday

brandy@bgdmakeupartistry.com (Queen B.) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:33:00 +0000

Essence Music Festival:Saturday

brandy@bgdmakeupartistry.com (Queen B.) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:20:00 +0000

Essence Music Festival:Friday

brandy@bgdmakeupartistry.com (Queen B.) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:03:00 +0000

Mayor's Pre-Essence Party

brandy@bgdmakeupartistry.com (Queen B.) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:22:00 +0000

Pre Essence Music Fest update

brandy@bgdmakeupartistry.com (Queen B.) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:56:00 +0000

I started this morning at 6:00 am and am having a mini 10min break.There were two change in the schedule so far. I worked on the exec video producer first then went to do angela the editor in chief. I knocked out two of my regular clients and now waiting to go back to do the video producer.earlier a magazine call to interview me but I could not do it today I hope they understood. I check in at 3pm to my hotel go back to do angela and work on some of the artists for the mayors pre essence party. Tonight hubby is going to attend so I am excited. I think Miss Sassy BF is also attending. After checking in I have to add in two more regular clients just for lashes. Ok gotta go just wanted to keep you all posted.
Glam life of a makeup artist

Natasha from THEYBF.com

brandy@bgdmakeupartistry.com (Queen B.) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:29:00 +0000

Yesterday Natasha assistant called to see if I have anytime left to put Natasha from THEYBF.com on my schedule. Her staff contact me a few months ago and then they cancel. Now that she will be coming to New Orleans she would like to get makeup and lashes for all three days of the Essence Fest. I have been able to add her on Friday night and Saturday may work but it's Sunday what looks like it will be hard since I will be at the Superdome from 6:45 pm- 12:00 am,

I don't know if she is coming to work with BIg Boy radio show are just to have a FAB time....we will see....

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New Article:JULY 2009

brandy@bgdmakeupartistry.com (Queen B.) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:16:00 +0000

Update:Busy Bee

brandy@bgdmakeupartistry.com (Queen B.) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:50:00 +0000

Hi guys, its about 11:45 pm and I just finally started slowing down. I packed my bags and have clothing ready for tomorrow. My Essence Music Festival schedule starts in some hours so I can't stay up to late. Been trying to get things ready for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Miami. They are sending me party invites, beauty retreat, beauty lounge, fashion show, etc, info that I have to take care of now. So I am basically done with EMF.

I will try to finish updating, will try. Luv u guys!!!! Come say hi if you see me out and about.

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R.I.P:Michael Jackson

brandy@bgdmakeupartistry.com (Queen B.) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:58:00 +0000

I have no words again today. I thought once I awaken this morning it would have all been a bad dreams, but it's not.

SATURDAY BRIDE:AMY BROWN

brandy@bgdmakeupartistry.com (Queen B.) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:11:00 +0000

SATURDAY BRIDE: Angela Gonzales

brandy@bgdmakeupartistry.com (Queen B.) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:18:00 +0000

This was a special wedding for me because I met Angela Gonzales and her family in October 2005. This was like two months after Katrina. I would drive back in forth back then to work on my clients. I would be on the road sometimes for 8-10 hrs depending on where I was coming from. Anyway, I had a bond with Angela, Brandon the groom and Angela sister Aurora the first night we met. So when Angela called me and said she was getting married I was excited. Angela booked me like a year in advance. I think I was the first vendor she booked for her wedding cuz she knew how crazy my schedule can be.

I was also excited to work with Angela and Aurora because I love that they allowed me to do my type of makeup on them. Plus, they love glam makeup so I knew this was going to be a great bridal makeup application. She selected the Ritz Carlton for the makeup location and her wedding took place at Southen Oaks Plantation in New Orleans East.

Check out some of the pics from my camera............LOVE YOU ANGELA & BRANDON

MUSIC VIDEO:Supafly Inc

brandy@bgdmakeupartistry.com (Queen B.) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:57:00 +0000

Just a little something since I couldn't post today.

This music video from Supafly Inc- Moving Too Fast tells a little of how I am feeling right now. I am today resting, because yesterday my body started shutting down. Chest pains like crazy...I am all over the place, writing tons of articles, trying to finish up these casting calls, working assignments all over, scheduling 2 more photo shoots, getting body ready for Essence Music Festival and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Miami, have my tour coming up, and working on "MAKEUP & MARTINIS".

SONG:Which Version Do You Like

brandy@bgdmakeupartistry.com (Queen B.) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:25:00 +0000

So every now and then I find myself having 2 songs on my MP3 player; one the original and the other the remake. Peter Schilling is the guy that did the original song Major Tom. The Shiny Toy Guns did the remake and you hear it a lot on the Lincoln car commercial.

Well here is one of them. I also have a group by the name of BERLIN on my MP3 player who's song was a remake. Tell me which one you like.

FULLY FURNISHED CONDO FOR RENT

brandy@bgdmakeupartistry.com (Queen B.) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:33:00 +0000

My attorney and good friend Mark is looking to rent his condo in New Orleans. So, I decided to help him out in post the info that he sent over to me about the condo. Hopefully, somebody is looking for a great place to rent.

It's a great condo, very sweet location. Actually walking distance from some of the Saints Football Players and Hornets Basketball Players reside....and many more:)

(Renters Special!!!) Fully Furnished Corporate Rental. 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath condo. Walking
distance to the French Qtr, Superdome, Harrah's Casino and the CBD. Coded
building entry, gated off street parking, 24 hr security, Swimming pool,
barbecue pit, concierge service, beautiful courtyard sitting area, workout
facility, banquet hall.
You will not find a better address in the city or a better value for the
location of the condo.

• 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH LUXURY APT
• 900 SQUARE FEET
• KITCHEN: GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES
• LIVING ROOM: HARDWOOD FLOORS, LARGE BAY WINDOWS
• BEDROOM: LOTS OF STORAGE
• FREE WORKOUT FACILITY ON PREMISES
• GORGEOUS COURTYARD WITH POOL AND CLUBHOUSE
• 24 HOUR DOORMAN
• CONTRACT PARKING AVAILABLE ACROSS STREET
• BASIC CABLE AND WATER INCLUDED
• NO CONDO FEE
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. Rent is $1800 (fully furnished).

Call Mark Bloom at (310)484-6597 or
(504)628-5250 for more details and/or email me at: marcusjbloom@yahoo.com

I'm In Miami *ITCH

brandy@bgdmakeupartistry.com (Queen B.) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:10:00 +0000

This is my workout motivation theme song until the Mercedes-Bez Fashion Week Swim 2010 collection in Miami July 15th-19th.

Miss Sassy where you at?????

ED HARDY pending gig at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Miami

brandy@bgdmakeupartistry.com (Queen B.) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:07:00 +0000

This morning I received a call from Lacie at Ed Hardy and we talked about me working strictly with them at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Miami. As you know this year sponsor makeup company is Makeup Forever so they have it on lock. But, the designers can bring in their own personal glam squad to work on them as they walk the runway and do photos and interviews.

So, it's really looking like I will be working with them at fashion week and at the trade show. A few more things just need to be confirmed and then it's a done deal. Lacie was such a sweetheart, already LUV HER.

Will keep you posted.

GLAM LIFE OF A CELEBRITY MAKEUP ARTIST

DOLCE VANITY BLOG

brandy@bgdmakeupartistry.com (Queen B.) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:43:00 +0000

I am so excited about a new partnership with MS Laa Laa at DOLCE VANITY BLOG. Today she posted an intro about me on her page. My new Publicist Michelle Bella thought it would be a great thing to really take this social networking to a new level and have blogs within blogs network amongst each other. So Michelle reached out to Laa Laa and she loved the idea...smart business girl! Since Laa Laa is an upcoming makeup artist this will be a perfect marriage for the both of us. I can so give her tips and business advice. Because she's in the UK it will be hard to hook her up with assignments but you never know, right.

So twice a month on Friday's I will be writing beauty articles on her blog bringing back my popular theme "MAKEUP & MARTINIS" with Celebrity Makeup Artist Brandy Gomez-Duplessis. I went it got it copyrighted and trademark, told you I was taking it to the next level. Vancouver, BC, Canada is my next stop with Wake Up Vancouver! My buddy Ashton is putting something together and we hope to have at least something set up this summer.

My first article with DOLCE VANITY will be this Friday on the July 12th. I need you all to show her some BGD LUV...go sign up and follow us both. And if any other blogs wanna do the same I would love to be a part. BLOGS LUVIN BLOGS!

Thank you again MS Laa Laa you rock!!!

WEDDING: Bride Kim Johnson

brandy@bgdmakeupartistry.com (Queen B.) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:41:00 +0000

Today's Bride Kim Johnson was such a sweetheart, and she cried so many times. Very emotional. One of my BFF Wedding photographer Bernie Saul was there. I LOVE BERNIE...she rocks! Kim hired me for a half day. She got married at the CHAMPAGNE PALACE in Elmwood. She did an outdoor wedding.

WEDDING: Bride Thuy Ngyuen

brandy@bgdmakeupartistry.com (Queen B.) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:33:00 +0000

Thuy wedding is finally here. I am so excited cuz it feels like forever that Thuy Ngyuen booked me. I LOVE HER...she is such an awesome girl. Thuy is getting 2 looks for her wedding. The first makeup look will be a soft pink and the second look I will bump up still using pink but more evening, more pop.

I am meeting Thuy at 6am for makeup and Erin Carter the hair stylist she couldn't make it. So Thuy was able to find someone else like 30 mins before the cars arrived.

F.Y.I. I didn't do Thuy girls makeup. I only did Thuy and her mom who is not in the picture. I don't take credit for others work. I would give a shout out to the hair people in the makeup artist but I am not sure who it is.

IN PAIN

brandy@bgdmakeupartistry.com (Queen B.) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:32:00 +0000

IN SO MUCH PAIN!!!!

Back to the Dentist

brandy@bgdmakeupartistry.com (Queen B.) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:28:00 +0000

Hey guys, I am back at the dentist office. Today begins my first treatment. I have a total of 4 treatments that I need to get done. My goal is to do them all in June because starting July my schedule is crazy. The only problem is I have some dates out of town now so I have to schedule while or when I am home.

Can't wait for this to be over already. Hope I am not in much pain after cuz I am a big baby.

CASTING CALL: Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist

brandy@bgdmakeupartistry.com (Queen B.) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:35:00 +0000

MAKEUP ARTISTS & HAIR STYLIST CASTING CALL

I am looking for (2) Makeup Artists and (1) Hair Stylist starting the first week in July 09’. This is not a full time position but on an as needed basis. Your location does not matter because all of the assignments are in different cities.
Because my schedule has gotten crazy and very demanding I am not able to take on all assignments that I am being requested for. So, I am now looking for additional artists and a hair stylist to assist me on set or by themselves. Each day each assignment will be different.

I am looking for:
Experienced Makeup Artists & Hair Stylist with a Full Makeup & Hair kit.
Someone who is willing to work hard, willing to work long hours, work at a very fast paced and still produce excellent work, organize, always on time, reliable, trustworthy, a team player, with transportation and have a valid driver’s license.
No Groupies
Because you will be working around celebrities and/or entertainers any information you come across will be and is confidential. Understand anything stolen the client will press charges. You are not able to ask for pictures, autographs or gifts.

If your not someone who feel like this can work for you please DO NOT APPLY or email me with questions because I will not answer any questions at this time. Save them for when I call you.

Pay
$$ will depend on the assignment. Once selected a pay list will be given to you.
Once your application has been received I will turn all paper work in and the ones that come back approved will receive a phone call to set up an interview. The second and third steps will move very fast.

Please provide me with the following items to complete your application.
2 pictures of your top work (day & evening)
Copy of your current driver’s license
Current picture of yourself
Answers to the following questions:
Why did you apply to this casting?
Your goals:
Your strengths:
Your weaknesses:

Upcoming Assignments
July-Essence Music Festival in New Orleans
July-Beyonce Tour
July-Fashion Week in Miami
August-National Makeup Tour
September-National Makeup Tour
September-Filming in West Palm Beach
October-National Makeup Tour
*weddings, commercials, photo shoots, and other assignments you will be needed for.

email: info@bgdmakeupartistry.com for application
subject line:casting call
an application will be emailed to you with all the mailing information and details.

Have to pass on BEYONCE TOUR this year

brandy@bgdmakeupartistry.com (Queen B.) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:07:00 +0000

Just had to pass on the Beyonce Tour this year. The dates they gave me I am all booked up for. I was looking forward to going back on the road with with SASHA FIERCE. That's ok, I have my own SASHA FIERCE (MISS SASSY). Hopefully, when the tour comes to NOLA I will get to see some of my peeps who I tour with. I don't think I have ever partied with them here in New Orleans.