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.

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Makeup for Contessa Hair Awards Winner 2016

I had the pleasure of collaborating with uber talented hair stylist, Mandy MacFadden, photographer Allysa Cervantes & Wardrobe Stylist Vanessa Sanchez on the below images. They were submitted for the Contessa Hair Stylist Awards contest in Spring of this year. I had a really good feeling about the submission, so it was no surprise when I found out that Mandy took home the best hair stylist of the year award for 2016!! Always such an awesome feeling being involved with stylists who are recognized for their excellence by the beauty industry :D

Below are the final images as well as some behind the scenes photos I shot during the shoot:

Congratulations once again to Mandy for an awesome job with these hair creations!!! Kudos to our creative team and the beautiful models for pulling off these amazing looks :D

Click here to view the other Contessa 2016 Hair Awards Winners :)

Click here for another set of Contessa Hair Awards winning images I was involved in 2014.

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Meet me in the north - Behind the Scenes

Onset fun with a terrific crew!

I try to snap behind the scenes photos whenever possible...without getting in the way of the crew & with flash settings off of course ;)

It's a great way to see your work in a still shot ~ reference check to see if any makeup, hair & wardrobe adjustments need to be made on the models pre-shoot, keep track of happenings on set, and have a personal log of fond memories with the team!

Credits:

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Don Benjamin - Behind the scenes

Don Benjamin ~ from America’s Next Top Model Cycle #20 ~ was in Toronto for some promo work late this summer. I had the chance to work with him on a photoshoot held at Kamorra Art Centre arranged by my sis GetatKat. The above are just a few behind the scenes photos I snapped during the day. Stay tuned for finals on my next blog post ;).

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Factory Girls - Behind the scenes

Factory Girls ~ Fashion & Beauty Photoshoot

Some behind the scenes photos of a recent shoot w/ my “le crew” team. See credits below…

This shoot was slightly edgy with a mannequin theme so we all got a chance to play a little more with the hair & makeup looks. The outfits were futuristic with minimal detail and very structured but with a hint of 50’s vintage vibe in terms of shapes & varied pastel shades.

Stay tuned for my future post with the final images & product list ;)

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Fall/Winter 2014 Photoshoot - Behind the scenes

Fashion Journalism [FAJO] Online Magazine ~ Fall 2014 Issue

I took the above behind the scenes photos w/ my trusty iPhone. This shoot was done on location at Intercontinental Hotel - Allysa set up in various rooms & floors hence why I only got a few snaps in our prep room, where we processed one model while the other was being shot ;).

Since this was a Fall based story, I decided to use really punchy lip shades contrasted by minimal or structured eyes -&- ultra smokey eyes with nudish lips. Both models were absolutely gorgeous and a delight to work with along w/ my “le crew” creative team and the Fajo staff. A fun day overall!

Photographer: Allysandra Cervantes | Hair Stylist: Mandy MacFadden | Makeup Artist: Sherlyn Torres | Wardrobe: Michelle Baboolall | Model: Tia Guzzo

Stay tuned for my future post with the final images & product list ;)

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Dine Mag Cover Shoot - Behind the scenes

Recently did makeup for Dine Magazine’s Cover Shoot, art directed by Shannon Willis at Casa Loma Conservatory.

I snapped some behind the scenes photos of our beautiful model and lovely set, styled by Lisa Nicolaou. Everyone on the team did an amazing job in their respective roles! See below for full credit list.

I’ll be attending the magazine launch party tonight so stay tuned for the final image ;)

p.s. The whole crew got to devour the cake & macarons post shoot and they were absolutely divine!! Kudos to pastry chef Eyal Liebman for one of the best cakes I’ve ever tasted! :D

Shot on location at Casa Loma Conservatory, Toronto.

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Kenton Magazine | Drew Nelson - Behind the scenes

Behind the scenes iPhone snaps ~ Kenton Mag Photoshoot Featuring Drew Nelson of The Strain

Had a really fun time shooting this feature with Kenton Magazine! It was a hot summer day with clear skies so all the shots were captured with natural sunlight via hotel ocho’s bright & airy industrial space.

I was in charge of grooming Drew Nelson, who is one of the lead actors in Guillermo del Toro’s new drama series ‘The Strain’ on FX Canada.

It's always nice collaborating with kind spirited people and both talent & crew were in the same boat. Drew Nelson stars as Matt Sayles and although he confesses to getting more villainous roles over the years, he’s actually a humble and down to earth person in reality.

Another common thread in the group that day was everyone’s love for 90’s hip hop! It’s not a common genre played on set so it was a nice change of pace listening to nostalgic hip hop faves :).

Talya Macedo, Kenton’s Fashion Editor, did a stand out job putting together tailored patterned pieces with flattering colour combos + the casual options in between were a perfect blend of comfort & luxury!

Click here to check out Drew’s interview in Kenton Mag and here to learn more about The Strain.

Talent: Drew Nelson | Stylist: Talya Macedo | Photography: Drew Haran | Grooming/MUA: Sherlyn Torres | Shot on location at Hotel Ocho, Toronto.

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Crowning Glory - Behind the Scenes

iPhone snaps of BTS polaroids from another fun shoot with photographer Allysandra Cervantes.

The story was freshly released by a New York based publication called ELLEMENTS MAGAZINE.

Click HERE to view all images from the story ;)

Credits:

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No Angel - Behind the Scenes

Snapped some behind the scenes photos of a recent fashion shoot I did with photographer Allysandra Cervantes.

In love with how the final images turned out! Team work makes the dream work… so, happy to say that the story got picked up ;)

Stay tuned for my next post to view some of the final images…

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The BHD - Photoshoot Behind the Scenes

Behind the scenes of last month’s shoot with The BHD

Makeup & Hair: Sherlyn Torres

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Moose & Beaver - Fashion Show

Got booked to do Key Makeup for a Fashion Show @ The Burroughes building. It was for a really cool line called Moose and Beaver ~ lots of wonderful knitwear, re-purposed fur & leather with great silhouettes…

We kept the makeup fairly neutral with more focus on eyes - a browny, bronzy smokey eye with natural toned lips to compliment the show pieces. Here’s some behind the scenes snapshots via my iPhone and Runway shots courtesy of Ming Siu at tofashionistas.com

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Paris Li | F/W 2013 Ad Campaign

On set doing makeup & hair for Paris Li’s Fall/Winter 2012/13 Campaign Shoot featuring Steph from Elite Models.

Paris Li wanted the makeup & hair to look fresh & young ~ So I applied minimal base coverage on Steph to ensure her natural skin shines through and only applied concealer where needed.

Steph naturally had brightly pigmented lips so I toned the redness down by brushing a thin layer of foundation then applied a rosy pink shade, topped with a dab of lip gloss. I used a bit of the same shade on her cheeks. The soft pink tones and hint of sheen on the lips adds a youthful essence to her beauty.

I wanted her eyes to have an innocent, almost ethereal look to them so I added a light champagne shade to the inner corners & on the brow bone. I kept the eyeshadow neutral, and focused on contouring the crease and slightly shaded the lower lash area with the same soft brown. I fanned the lashes outwards while applying the mascara top & bottom to emphasize the wide-eyed look. I used a powder shadow to fill in the brows so they look groomed but still quite natural. I altered the look for the campaign shots by adding a hint of gun metal grey smoked out & paled down the lips a touch…

We had a laid back day listening to 70’s funk records while shooting the look book portion ~ then kicked it in high gear for the campaign portion to utilize the dwindling sun light. Overall, a fun project showcasing beautiful, sophisticated fashion pieces.

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