Fshnunlimited Designer Feature - Sid Neigum

Below is another makeup & hair contribution I put forth for Fshnunlimited Magazine's Winter 2016 Issue. This was a spotlight feature on talented local designer, Sid Neigum, accompanied by Elite Model Alexa L. ~ She was lovely to work with and truly embodied the type of character & persona needed to bring Sid's designs to life.

Photography: Allysandra Cervantes

Makeup & Hair: Sherlyn Torres

Fashion direction: Dylan Dias assisted by Rebecca Wengle

Peep some of the behind the scenes photos I shot with my iPhone ;)

To get Alexa's look, here are some of my product highlights & suggestions: 

1. Lancome La Base Pro Perfecting Makeup Primer  $48 US ~ One of my all time faves! It's reliable & won't clog your pores

2. NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation in Vallauris  $48 US ~ Ultra lightweight & won't dry out your skin during the cold winter months (light to medium coverage)

3. Dermalogica Active Moist Moisturizer  $72 CA ~ Just the right amount of hydration without the sticky feeling. It's great for combination & sensitive skin. Drier skin types may want to try a slightly heavier alternative during the coldest parts of winter

4. Anna Sui Pressed Powder  $38 CA ~ I adore Anna Sui's packaging and her eco-friendly approach of selling refills for nearly all of her cosmetics which also saves us money :)

5. M.A.C. Coppering Eyeshadow  $19 CA each ~ A gorgeous shade of copper to shade the crease and lower lash line using the #217 blending brush above & #219 pencil brush below

6. Anna Sui Rose Lip Balm  $24 CA @ Hudson's Bay ~ Leaves your lips smooth and hydrated without a greasy feel. Opt for the rouge jar version for a hint of soft pink ;)

7. Pro Longwear Waterproof Brow Set in Bold Brunette & Brown Ebony  $21 CA ~ My current go-to product for filling in, grooming & setting brows all in one step!

8. Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner  $22 US  /  $26 CA ~ Amazing for an intensely rich black line that glides on smoothly and lasts all day long.

9. Chanel Le Crayon Kohl in 69 Clair  $30 US ~ Perfect for brightening up the lower water line and inner eye corners for a bright-eyed look. Also comes w/ a cute Chanel sharpener!

10. M.A.C. Lipsticks in All I Want, Japanese Maple, Gossamer Wing  $20 CA ~ All equally gorgeous neutral & warm shades to partner up with copper, burgundy or bronze smokey eyes

11. M.A.C. Sculpting Power in Shadester  $26 CA ~ One of my fave contour products for lighter complexions. Won't oxidize or look orange and has a soft matte finish.

~ Click here to view another story I worked on with Fshnunlimited. To check out the full magazine, you can grab a hard copy at Indigo Chapters.

Zaliris (Next Models) - Get Her Beauty Look

 

Photographer: Tavis Gordon  |  Model: Zaliris Next Models  |   Hair: Caffery Van Horne  |  Makeup: Sherlyn Torres  |  Wardrobe Stylist: Olivia

Shot on location: South Beach, Miami

Get the look:

• After moisturizer, I applied Lancome La Base Primer (1)   •   Then mixed Bobbi Brown Foundation Sticks in Warm Honey & Golden (2)   •   A very small dab of M.A.C. Gloss Texture on the eyelids (3)   •   Set the foundation w/ a sheer translucent powder from M.A.C. then used Yves Saint Laurent Blush & Contour Brush (4) to emphasize Zal's cheek bones with NARS bronzer in Casino (8)   •   Applied Dolce & Gabbana Cream Eyeshadow in Cocoa (5) on outer v   •   Applied a generous amount of M.A.C. False Lashes Mascara (6)   •   Small strokes of D&G Softbrown Eyebrow Pencil for naturally defined brows (7)   •   Finished off the look w/ a small dab of Yves Saint Laurent Creme de Blush in Praline Soyeuse (9) on lips   •   On Body: Pacifica Island Vanilla Body Butter Mixed w/ Mambino body Oil & a pinch of M.A.C. Iridescent Loose Powder in Golden Bronze

Short Film - "Natasha" Behind the Scenes

 

#SETLife: Sherlyn Torres Beauty - Behind The Scenes - Iphone Snaps

It was a busy few days this Victoria long weekend! One of the projects I was involved in was a camera test for a short film entitled Natasha by award winning novelist / Director David Bezmozgis.

The challenge for this particular job was to make the actress (Marina 26 yrs old) look like she was in her mid-teens. This def required some skin smoothing products… So, I used Smashbox’s Photo Finish Primer, M.A.C.’s Fast Response Eye Cream & Stila’s Beauty Balm where needed.

I only applied concealer under the eyes…Not many 15 yr olds wear full coverage foundation so I had to make Marina’s skin appear bare but perfect. Lucky for me, she already had a pretty clear complexion to begin with! :).

I used Philosophy’s Lip Stain to create a natural looking but enhanced lip tone & La Roche-posay’s Lip Balm for a smooth effect. The director also asked me to add a hint of smudged black liner to the upper & lower lashes similar to the goth inspired makeup the novel character liked to wear.

The finishing touches were Philosophy’s “The Present” beige eye liner to make the eyes appear larger & more youthful -and- fuller brows using Stila’s stay all-day liquid brow pens. I also decided to contour her nose a tad since your nose does continue to grow w/ age. Each of the above products certainly helped me achieve that young & fresh look!

The other thing I was required to do was give Marina blunt bangs - I’ve cut hair before but it’s *not something I do very often so I had to re-assure the actress that I was going to take my time & do a proper cut. Thankfully she ended up loving the style, hair cut & all :D.

I didn’t really get a chance to take any other photos of Marina except for the 2 above. However, I think they totally captured the mood of the story nicely!

Autumn Hill - Behind the Scenes

 

Shortly after working with Autumn Hill on their vid, they called again but this time for a promo shoot with Matt Barnes at Westside Studios. They’re both incredibly genuine & talented w/ quirky personalities so I was really excited to work with them again :D

Here’s what I did for Makeup & Hair…

Tareya really liked the way I did her eyes for their video and preferred to stay in line with a clean eye. To step it up a notch, I added…

• Extra contour to her crease area using Philosophy eye shadow

• Highlighted the inner corners with Rice Paper from M.A.C

• Added my signature winged liner using Stila’s Stay All Day Liquid Liner

• Applied Big False Lashes from M.A.C. ~ #35’s - one of my personal faves!

I kept the rest of the face pretty clean, well contoured and flawless with a hint of peachy blush. The lips were a barely there nude shade - Adorable from Stila mixed with Siss did the trick :)

I kept the hair voluminous, flowy with large waves using a 1.5 inch curling iron.

Look #2 was fairly similar in terms of the eyes. I just added mascara to the lower lashes and altered the lip color to a nice vibrant pink which went really well with the white T and light blue ripped jeans. I used “Silly” from M.A.C.’s new fashion collection & it really helped to brighten Tareya’s face.

Look # 3 called for some body art on Tareya’s forearms - my partner used an x-acto knife to cut triangles on stencil paper and I used a M.A.C. pigment mixed w/ a bit of water to fill in the triangular patterns.

Coincidentally, the design went really well with the necklace… And the multi-iridescent shades the pigment gave off went perfectly with the duo’s outfits - Everything worked out as it often magically happens on set :) lol The finishing touch was Diva lipstick from M.A.C. which capped off the look really nicely!

Trish Campbell - Onset Beauty

Credits: 

Music Artist: Trish Campbell  |  Photos: Sherlyn Torres  |  Photo Retouching: Tavis Gordon  |  Video Director: Mike Portoghese  |  Makeup: Sherlyn Torres  |  Wardrobe: Caitlin Wright  |  2nd Stylist: 7yearslater / Hair: @Sweets_Hair