It's 2012 today we open the book. It's pages are blank. We are going to fill the empty pages ourselves. The book is called Opportunity..... Opportunity to fill your pages with your hopes, your ambitions, your dreams and desires. Today is New Year's Day, and today you begin filling your first chapter, so make each page count! I copied this from a friend’s Facebook post - I thought it was very fitting. A new year to start again. Studio W has some great new classes to offer this year - Special Effects, Body Painting and Portfolio Building!! We will be featuring some of the top industry professionals who will be sharing their talents and knowledge with our students. As we go into this new year what are your new year’s resolutions? Are you following your dreams and aspirations? How will you make an impact on the people around you? For me I’m blessed to be in a profession that I love and have a passion for. This keeps me inspired and on my journey - weather it’s making someone feel beautiful and special with the subtle nuance of doing their makeup or inspiring and motivating others!
As we go into this new year I look for new and fresh ideas on how to continue to give back to others going into this wonderful profession!
Cheers to a fabulous and beautiful new year!
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My BFF called me over the weekend to tell me about a new reality show called Blush. It's about trying to find the best makeup artist in the world. Hey how come they didn't call me?? I consider myself to be one of the best I asked my husband what he thought he said there would be a conflict over Max Factor and Stargirl yes I say BUT the 100,000 prize would be fantastic.. Then I kick myself and say jeez why didn't I think of doing a show like this.. One of the contestants Mike I know him from a movie I worked on like a thousand years ago.. They have some character's on this show it makes for good entertainment if you’re in the biz...
Blush part 2-OK so now I don’t feel so bad about not getting the call for this show OMG! My first thoughts - where did they find these contestants??? Where did they get their training, if any? I am shocked at some of the unprofessional behavior shown by some of the contestants. In order to work and be successful in this business you have to satisfy the client and make them happy. It’s not about you or how good you think you are. The drama that goes on in this show. And Maxi you are just too much GIRL!!! Mike was kicked off the last episode bummer.. He was a film guy he did great special f/x makeup’s. I worked a low budget movie with him in the early 90’s. This is going to be great fodder for my makeup classes…
Rated- amusing and entertaining….
If you’re interested in receiving top notch makeup training here in Hawaii check out our makeup academy: Studiowofhonolulu.com
I thought I would add this article from Hawaii Film & Video magazine as an industry insider I’m asked from time to time to be a guest writer
The new ad for the school..
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Wow - as I look at back and reflect on last year it was like a whirlwind. Here are some of the events my company has participated in. Plus I've had the opportunity to work with some very cool people.
Featured in Hawaii Film & Video - I was asked to be a guest columnist this year. I love to write so this was a no brainer. They ran a story on me in 2004 Hollywood celebrity makeup artist escapes to paradise. It was a nice article.
I've been living in Hawaii for almost 6 years now. When I get the chance to work in production I do. When I received the call to work on this movie I had no idea it was the Indiana Jones movie. Everything was kept very hush hush.. The film was shot in Hilo last year. It was a lot of work and even though we were in the jungle with rain, mud, nasty mosquito’s and long hours.. I had a great time I felt like I was back in my element I love working on set. We filmed on the Shipman property it was a beautiful backdrop for the film. We had a top notch crew. Harrison Ford celebrated his 65th birthday on our set what a highlight to get to sing happy birthday to one of the greats not to mention a gentleman.. I finally had the chance to meet and work with Fizz she’s a wonderful makeup artist. We have a few friends in common and to work again with an old friend Ken Diaz another great makeup man. I love to listen to his stories.. Good times!
Here I am working behind the scenes with the stunt guys!! It just rained on us and I’m drenched in this pic..
Our fabulous brow kits are featured in Hawaii Bride & Groom Spring/Summer Issue
Bridal expo in July. It was fun to see friends and talk with brides about their big day. My team and I were doing makeup and brow shaping. There’s nothing better than making someone look good and feel good on one of their most important days of their lives - it’s the best! My husband asked me about bridezillas he said don’t you worry about running into bridezillas I said no after working with celebrities for so many years brides are great we show up and make them look pretty they love it! We love our brides!!
Hawaii Women’s Expo- In September
YWCA-Downtown Decadence in October. Makeup & Hair by Studio W we had a great time with the ladies. If we can give back to a good cause and pamper women at the same time, well it just makes you feel warm and fuzzy…
We gave one lucky bomb listener (102.7 Da Bomb) a scholarship in August. I was on air talking with with Sam the man, Rella and Kaleo about my career as a celebrity makeup artist and about opening Studio W’s makeup academy. I did makeup on Rella we did a before and after, we had one of our students do makeup on Kaleo they are a lot fun.. They even tried to get some dirt imagine that on some of the celebrities I’ve worked with over the years, I guess you can’t blame them huh. Well I had to tell them something of course it was harmless!!! Makeup artists never kiss & tell :)
I was asked to participate at this year’s Aloha Tower First Fashion Friday Events- I was on a panel of experts to talk about this year’s newest makeup inspirations. I did two looks on our model to go from a day to night look- transformation. Our panel consists of Nadine Kam she’s is the fashionista with Star Bulletin & Midweek… Hugette Montesinos she’s the editor in chief of DISfunkshion Magazine. It was fun to be on stage with these women. I love to give out helpful advice and to talk about what else makeup! It’s my passion..
We are featured in Hawaii Magazine-
Our makeup academy is running an ad daily in the Honolulu Advertiser. We are Hawaii’s best instruction for makeup artists. We offer day and evening classes. Our education is structured for the beginner to advanced makeup artists. Check out our education info on our website www.studiowofhonolulu.com
Teaching is another passion of mine. I’ve been in the beauty and entertainment industries for over 20 years I’ve worked in Paris, NY and Los Angeles which is the mecca for Film, TV, Commercials and Print. If I can give back to students and help them on their path to creativity and thinking outside the box yay I love this.. To inspire and motivate. There’s nothing better..
Studio W had the pleasure to host the Oahu Wedding Association’s October meeting at our studio in Chinatown - This picture tells a 1000 words… I think I was channeling Boy George all about the 80’s baby hahaaaaa
My pals at Salon Blanc asked me to create the makeup looks for the first ever fashion beauty hair show they were doing at Level 4 in Waikiki. I designed the makeup looks and Salon Blanc worked the hair with creative hairstyling and haircuts. They are truly great stylists with so much creativity. I’m glad to call them friends.. Alan, Sam, Monica & Mia you are the best Hawaii has to offer when it comes to hair and style. Their place reminds me of a salon right out of Beverly Hills very stylish.. Here one of my makeup’s
Michele and I are getting ready to do another fun event tonight 11/19/08 at the Wedding Ring Shop 1181 Kapiolani Blvd- Corner of Kapiolani and Pensacola- Mini makeovers for brides.. We’ll be there from 6-9. Plus assorted pupu’s served by Honolulu Firemen, wine and signature cocktails by Kai Vodka, expanded collection of Tacori Fine Jewelry. Come join us ladies it’s going to be a great event! We hope to see you there.
Here I am working on one of our brides Amanda..
More to come!
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We did this fashion show in December. One word to describe this a blast!! We had a lot of fun creating the makeup and hair looks for this show.. It was all about the crimping iron and big bold looks..
Personally I love to creating looks for fashion, it makes you step out of the box creatively..
I have to give a shout out and much love to Toni, Nicky, Heather & Liz you are my girls I couldn’t have done it without you!
Looking forward to the next big event we get to play at..
The following pics show some of our work and process..
Thanks Blayne for having us play in your sandbox!
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I’m not really into resolutions this year, I don’t think they mean too much. I do believe in reassessing yourself and striving to make changes that will benefit yourself and others. Life is too short to waste it on excuses or to put the important stuff off for tomorrow, after all what if tomorrow never comes. Be present with those around you, embrace your family and friends. Enjoy the gifts we have all around us. Don’t put off today… Do what makes you happy and follow your passions!
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous new year!
A few images of the things in life that are the most important to me and make me happy!
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