Sid in "Rapids" for Mith Magazine

Below is a recent photoshoot I worked on with Yugo Takahashi (Fashion Photographer), Michelle Davis (Wardrobe Stylist), Kevin N'Toi (Hair Stylist) & Sid (Spot 6 Management Model). Everyone did an awesome job pulling all of the elements together & Sid looked amazing in every outfit! She really embodied each persona needed & conveyed the perfect expressions in every set up. The story was featured in Mith Magazine's Fall/Winter 2016 Issue! Enjoy ;)...

To get Sid's look, here are some of my product highlights & suggestions from this shoot: 

1. Dermalogica Active Moist Moisturizer  $72 CAD ~ 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

2. NARS Pore Refining Primer  $35 USD ~ An ultra smoothing, oil free mattifying agent that truly refines the look of your pores and leaves your skin looking velvety smooth

3. M.A.C. Studiofix Fluid in NC30 SPF15  $32 CAD ~ Provides full coverage & is non-comedogenic!

4. M.A.C. Select Sheer Pressed Powder  $31 CAD ~ A travel-friendly version of M.A.C.'s loose translucent powder that gives a sheer, shine free finish that won't look cake & dry

5. Stila Magnificent Metals Eye Liner in Deep Charcoal Simmer  $25 US each ~ I prefer to use this with the mixing liquid (included in kit) to achieve a smoother, more satiny finish

6. Anna Sui Rose Lip Balm  $24 CAD @ 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. M.A.C. Diva Lipstick  $21 CAD ~ One of my favourite deep reds for a bold wine stain effect

8. M.A.C. #217 Blending Brush  $30 CAD  ~ A cult fave and go-to crease brush for pro artists

9. 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.

10. M.A.C. Chromagraphic Pencil in Pure White  $20 CA ~ A pigment rich creamy pencil

11. M.A.C. Lip Pencil in Cork  $20 CA ~ A tried & true shade of brown for that 90's vibe

12.  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.

13. M.A.C. Irresistibly Charming Pigments and Glitter in Warm Snow, Silver Fog & Naval Blue ~ Limited Edition Pigments that perfectly complimented the colour palette of this story

14. 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!

15. M.A.C. Touch Lipstick $21 CAD ~ A perfect combination of taupe & spice + works on so many different skin tones!

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.

Junction - FSHNUnlimited Magazine

"JUNCTION" Another fashion editorial to add to my book! The below images were recently published in the 2016 "Metamorphosis" Printed Issue of Fshnunlimited Magazine.

Photography by Allysandra Cervantes  |  Wardrobe by Dylan Dias & Rebecca Wengle

Makeup by Sherlyn Torres  |  Hair by Kaila Baker  |  Model Lauren G (Spot 6)

Designers and Retailers:  Small Studios  |  Empty Culture  |  The Future Frances Watson  |  Vitaly Design  |  BIKO  |  Gold Corium

I contributed to a few other stories in this issue so I'm excited to get my copy :D FSHNUnlimited Prints are currently available for purchase at Indigo Chapters.

** On the interim, below are some product highlights & suggestions to get Lauren G's look **

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. M.A.C. Eyeshadow Palettes in Burgundy & Amber Times Nine $40 US -or- $48 CA each ~ Super cute & handy for artists or individuals who like to pack light but want lots of options

5. 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 ;)

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

7. M.A.C. Trend Forecast Spring 2016 / 6 Shades Lip Palette $40 US -or- $48 CA ~ A great mix of light, neutral, bright & deep shades in one convenient palette.

8. Pro Longwear Waterproof Brow Set in Toasted Blonde & Quiet Brunette $21 CA ~ My current go-to product for filling in, grooming & setting brows all in one step!

9. M.A.C. Pro Longwear Eye Liner in Black Ice $24 CA ~ Amazing for an intensely rich black line that glides on smoothly and lasts all day long.

10. M.A.C. Lipsticks in All I Want, Chintz, Bronze Shimmer $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.

Garnet - Ellements Magazine

Very excited to have some new additions to the Fashion Editorial portion of my portfolio! The below images were recently published in Ellements Magazine's December 2015 issue. The photos were taken by Toronto fashion photographer Yugo Takahashi & Styled by Michelle Davis. The beauty department consisted of myself on makeup and Kevin N'toi on hair.

I wanted to keep the makeup clean & fresh with dewy elements and satin textures. I also wanted to incorporate complimentary colours to some of the cool toned wardrobe pieces like poppy red, warm tawny browns, peaches, oranges, brick red, mahogany and hints of pink.

We worked closely together & consulted one another to determine which makeup & hair looks would go well with each wardrobe selection. Not all of the makeup & hair looks I planned were set in stone, I always like to tweak on the spot according to the outfits.

Be sure to peep the products list page below to check out some of the product highlights ;)

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.

Makeup & Hair for Remark Magazine

  Some new makeup and hair work I did with talented duo: Photographer Yugo Takahashi & Wardrobe Stylist Michelle Davis currently featured in Remark Magazine ~ Also available on newstands across Canada.

Milk & Heels - Spring/Summer 2015 Editorial

Key Makeup & Hair Artist for the latest Issue of Milk & Heels Online Magazine - Spring/Summer 2015 Edition

Most Wanted - FSHN Unlimited Editorial

 

Credits:

Photographers: Jane and Jane  |  Hair: Dylan Dias  |  Makeup: Sherlyn Torres  |  Models: Brenda (Spot 6) & Skyler (Elite)  |  Styled by: Emily Woudenberg & Dylan Dias  |  Print Publication: Fashion Unlimited Magazine

Designers:

Som Kong  |  Rani Kim  |  Zoff  |  Sera Ghadaki  |  Seema Patel  |  Future of Frances Watson

Salon Magazine - Beauty Editorial Feature

 

Salon Magazine ~ September 2014

Salon Magazine is Canada’s leading publication for the professional beauty industry, so I’m really glad to be a part of their September issue alongside my talented colleagues listed below ;)

You may pick up a printed copy or download the digital PDF on your iPad through their website link below.

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

Shot on location: South Beach, Miami

Get the look:

• 1 Lancome La Base Primer  • 2  Bobbi Brown Foundation Sticks  • 3 M.A.C. Gloss Texture for Lids  • 4 Yves Saint Laurent Blush & Contour Brush  • 5 Chanel Eyeshadow Quad  • 6 M.A.C. False Lashes Mascara  • 7 Stila Stay All Day Liquid Liner in Black  • 8 NARS Laguna Bronzer  • 9 Yves Saint Laurent Creme de Blush in Praline Soyeuse on lips

Dine Magazine - Launch Party

 

Fun times with the creative team at Four Seasons Hotel for the launch of Dine Magazine’s Fall 2014 issue. The atmosphere at Aria, located on the third floor of the hotel, is whimsical to say the least and of course the food was impeccable just as I expected. Really enjoyed collaborating with this editorial team and couldn’t be happier with the final product ;)

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

Photographer: Alan Martin  |  Art Director: Shannon Willis  |  Food Stylist: Eyal Liebman  |  Set Stylist: Lisa Nicolaou  |  Model: Mia Lantos  |  Hair: Mandy MacFadden  |  Makeup: Sherlyn Torres

Shot on location at Casa Loma Conservatory, Toronto. 

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. 

Caitlin Kenny - Flare Mag Beauty Editor

 

I had the pleasure of beautifying Flare Magazine Beauty Editor, Caitlin Kenny, for the 9th Annual Canadian Fragrance Awards last Friday.

I incorporated some new items from Anna Sui & Stila’s extensive collections along with some classic staples to create her evening look.

She has beautiful glowing skin so it was a breeze to work on her complexion. I used Stila’s Stay All Day Foundation & Concealer for a lasting flawless coverage.

She likes to play up her eyes so I made her vibrant blue eyes pop with a dark bronze/maroon smokey eye then added lots of highlights using my fave champagne shade from Anna Sui.

I paired her sultry eyes with a beautiful & subtle pink #300 lipstick (also from Anna Sui) and of course topped that off with the coveted lip coat for extra longevity.

Caitlin already has extra long lashes so falsies were not required! However, Anna Sui’s lash amplifying mascara definitely emphasized her lashes to the max! :)

The finishing touches were Stila’s Stay all day liquid liner & Anna Sui’s pretty Rose cheek colour in #301. I snapped a quick iPhone pic of Caitlin’s final makeup look sans the hair style.

Hope you like!

Falling in Love Fragrance - Philosophy

 

One of my fave perfumes alongside one of my fave models Chanel Iman  ;) I've been wearing this fragrance for many years. I love the soft blackberry & jasmine notes with a hint of vanilla. Such a lush combination that send your heart a flutter. This blend of vanilla, soft florals, and ripe berries goes on sweet and dries down sexy.

Notes: Vanilla, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Musk, Blackberry. Style: Fresh. Sexy. Clean.

The BHD - Photoshoot Behind the Scenes

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

Makeup & Hair: Sherlyn Torres

Justin Rock - Fashion Editorial

 

NEW WORK ~ Featured in F*CKING YOUNG! Online MAGAZINE

Credits:

MODEL: JUSTIN ROCK @ pushmgmt  |  PHOTOGRAPHER: PAOLO AZARRAGA  |  WARDROBE STYLIST: BOBBY BOWEN  |  GROOMING: SHERLYN TORRES

SPECIAL THANKS TO NOMAD & ADIDAS