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 Work: Rogers Mastercard Commercial

This was a very productive day! We processed makeup & hair for 12 different talents and shot three different locations in one day. Also, I really enjoyed working with the actors on this set :D Based on personal experience, many commercial actors I've come across tend to have a sunny disposition and a great sense of humour ~ great attitudes all around!

I witnessed first hand how an optimistic look on life can really help to set the mood for the characters needed for this treatment and it certainly helps to make the day go smoothly when the person in your chair is co-operative, respectful and patient.

Even though the looks required for each actor was true to life & realistic in nature, it was still imperative that each actor fit their character description to a T. It is also important to make sure the actors' faces & hair were prepped with care - which means everyone's skin is as flawless as possible without looking like they have any makeup on (sometimes, this type of makeup requires more skill and experience than doing a glamorous look). HD / Red Cams pick up every little flaw, and at times it could be tough to disguise discolouration or skin issues with minimal, undetectable product unless you're truly skilled to pull it off. Also, everyone's hair needed to be camera ready, meaning no strays being highlighted by back lights or that may distract the audience viewing the screen. Distracting flaws on camera can pull an audience out of the story which could inevitably steal a potential buyer's attention lol. I know it's not that deep but it does happen.

Glad to see the final outcome of our 13.5 hour day in a concise, well edited 30 second spot for Rogers. I also added a few behind the scenes content below...have a look and let me know what you think ;) Directed by Marc Andre Debruyne

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Be sure to follow me on the periscope mobile app to view more of my behind the scenes chats + live makeup & hair demos on set: @SherlynTorres or visit periscope.tv/sherlyntorres

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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.

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.

Elite Model Lenna - Get Her Beauty Look

 

The above images are from a recent photoshoot I did with Elite Model Lenna, shot by photographer Yugo Takahashi, styled by wardrobe stylist Michelle Davis.

The first makeup look I did was a very minimal eye with a lot of glow & iridescence. I did an orangey-peach toned sheen on the eyes contrasted by royal blue mascara, framed with strong dark brows, a contoured glowing complexion and neutral, semi-glossy lips.

Get Lenna's First Look:

•  One Minute after moisturizing, apply one pump of Lancome Primer to your t-zone (1)

•  Next, apply NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Ceylan (2)

•  Dot & blend NARS' Radiant Creamy Concealer in Custard (3) under the eyes

•  Dab a hint of Benefit's Moonbeam highlighter (4) on the brow bone & tops of the cheekbones for a soft glowing effect

•  Use Yves Saint Laurent Blush & Contour Brush (5) to set the concealer & foundation w/ a sheer translucent powder from NARS (6)

•  Fill in all the brow gaps with D&G Softbrown Eyebrow Pencil for strong defined arches and line the lower water-line with a cream pencil from Chanel (7)

•  Emphasize your cheek bones with NARS bronzer in Casino (9)

•  Using a dry or damp shadow brush, apply loose M.A.C. pigment in Melon (10) all over the upper eyelids just below the crease and beneath the lower lashes for a colour wash

•  Apply a generous amount of M.A.C. False Lashes Mascara in Blue (8)

•  Finish off the look w/ a small dab of Yves Saint Laurent Golden Sand Lipgloss (9) on lips

The second look is a bit more sultry, bronzy & glowy. I used a lot of long-wearing waterproof products so this look is perfect for a long summer night rendez-vouz from evening til dusk ;)

Get Lenna's Second Look:

•  Keeping the complexion and brows the same, you can take the first look to evening by first using a dry or damp shadow brush to apply the darkest shade in Tom Ford's Gold Mink Quad shadow (10) all over the upper eyelids just below the crease and beneath the lower lashes, use the lightest gold shade on the brow bones & inner corners of the eyes to add highlights

•  Apply a generous amount of M.A.C. False Lashes Mascara in Black (8)

• Replace the creamy nude lower water-line pencil w/ Stila's Stay All day Smudgestick Liner in Stingray (7) on the upper lash line + upper & lower water line for a smoldering effect

•  Finish off the look w/ a dab of Yves Saint Laurent Golden Sand Lipgloss (9) on lips

P. Reign - 'You Know' Behind the Scenes

  Behind the scenes photos I shot for a new music video I worked on with OVO affiliate P. Reign. The song is entitled “You Know” and is the second single off of his debut album "Dear America". The video was filmed in Toronto and features his sultry wifey Natasha Diamonds :D ~ It's a sweet ballad dedicated to his long time girl and was appropriately released just in time for Valentine's Day!

Click HERE to view the final video.

Credits: 

Artist: P Reign  |  Directed by: Davin Black  |  Styled by: Muska  |  Makeup by: Sherlyn Torres  |  Hair: Amanda Tacus  |  Produced by: The NE  |  Shot at: Pie in the sky studio

P Reign - 'You Know' Music Video

  Newly released video I worked on with OVO / Reps Up artist P Reign featuring his wifey Natasha Diamonds entitled "You Know" (Off of his debut album Dear America).

http://youtu.be/ygvOvKG_xZE

Credits: 

Artist: P Reign  |  Directed by: Davin Black  |  Styled by: Muska  |  Makeup by: Sherlyn Torres  |  Hair: Amanda Tacus  |  Produced by: The NE

Kara Lane from K.I.D. - Promo Shoot

Photos from a recent shoot I worked on with cool kids Kara Lane (aka @SprngChkn on Instagram) & Wade Hudson, photographer extraordinaire!

Full Credits & Web Links:

Artist: Kara Lane 1/2 of Band K.I.D.

Makeup & Hair: Sherlyn Torres

Photographer: Wade Hudson

Stay tuned for some behind the scenes pics on my next post ;)

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:

Director: Dewshane Williams  |  D.O.P. & Editor: Wade Hudson  |  Writer & Men's Wardrobe: Talya Macedo  |  Women’s Wardrobe Stylist: Cristina Oss-Cech  |  Makeup & Hair Artist: Sherlyn Torres  |  Models: Kyle Hoto Reid & Aza E (Elite Models)  |  Dancers: Lamar S. Johnson & Kassandra Williams

Meet me in the north - Fashion Film

Fashion in motion with a hint of love & hip hop...

A new project I worked on with these amazing peeps!

Director: Dewshane Williams  |  D.O.P. & Editor: Wade Hudson  |  Writer & Men’s Wardrobe: Talya Macedo  |  Women’s Wardrobe Stylist: Cristina Oss-Cech  |  Makeup & Hair Artist: Sherlyn Torres  |  Models: Kyle Hoto Reid & Aza E (Elite Models)  |  Dancers: Lamar S. Johnson & Kassandra Williams

Jimmy from the 6 - "I Wanna" Behind the Scenes

  Check out a few behind the scenes photos from Jimmy Johnson's latest music video...

Absolutely loved the modern, minimalistic backdrop of this set hence the multiple interior shots ;). I’ll be posting the final vid once it’s available online ~ On the interim, be on the lookout for the video currently airing on Much Music.

Credits:

Artist: Jimmy from the 6  |  Song: “I Wanna”  |   Wardrobe Stylist: Christina G Cheng  |  Makeup & Hair: Sherlyn Torres  |   H&M Assistant: Amanda Tacus  |  Director: Tristan Prime  |  Onset Chef & Food Stylist: Adrian

Alt-J - Makeup for "Left Hand Free" Video

 

Credits: Artist: Alt-J Band  |  Song: “Left Hand Free”  |   Makeup: Sherlyn Torres  |   Hair Stylist: Caitlin Wright  |  H&M Asst: Amanda Tacus  |  Directors: Scott Cudmore & Michael Leblanc  |  Click HERE to view behind the scenes photos & check out the official vid below:

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Alt-J - Behind the Scenes

  #SetLife: My behind the scenes photos from Alt-J’s latest music video

Even though this looked like a bright, warm day, it was actually a cold gloomy one for the most part :/ The talent on set were such troopers! They really pulled it off & didn’t let the cold weather affect the outcome :D

Credits: Artist: Alt-J Band  |  Song: “Left Hand Free”  |   Makeup: Sherlyn Torres  |   Hair Stylist: Caitlin Wright  |  H&M Asst: Amanda Tacus  |  Directors: Scott Cudmore & Michael Leblanc

> Click HERE to view the final vid