NEW WORK ~ Fashion Editorial Featured in ELLEMENTS MAGAZINE
Credits:
MODEL #1 – SARAH JAY @ Spot6 Management | MODEL #2 – HINSON CHAPLIN @ Elite Models | PHOTO – ALLYSANDRA CERVANTES | MAKEUP ARTIST - SHERLYN TORRES | HAIR STYLIST - MANDY MACFADDEN | WARDROBE – MICHELLE BABOOLALL
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Beauty Photoshoot ~ A Bronzy Summer
Credits:
Photographer: Wade Hudson | Makeup & Hair by: Sherlyn Torres | Model: Erika at Spot 6 Management
GET THE LOOK:
NARS Laguna Bronzer • Bobbi Brown Concealer • Stila Stay All Day Liquid Liner • Stila Espresso Eyeshadow • NARS Striptease Candlelight Gloss
Promo Photo for Getatkat’s New Single “Break from Love”
Credits:
Photographer: Tavis Gordon | Makeup & Hair: Sherlyn Torres | Nail Artist: Ky Scott | Music Artist: Kat Torres aka Getatkat
Click here to view full promo on YouTube
GET THE LOOK:
• Stila Stay All Day Foundation • Bobbi Brown Peach Corrector • Stila Puppy Compact Eyeshadow • NARS Laguna Bronzer • Mac Deeply Dashing Pressed Pigment • Anna Sui #300 Lip Crayon & Lipstick • NARS Ipanema Eyebrow Pencil
Complexion perfection ~ Your Summer Guide to Flawless Skin!
Another day, another castle…
Received another gracious shipment from one of my fave makeup brands ~ Stila Cosmetics!
Below is my personal take on the products & how I use them in my pro kit and on my clients…
Haven’t worked with the CC creams much so it’ll be fun to incorporate them into my work a little more. They’re specially formulated to colour correct skin tones hence the CC initials ~ Ironically coined & created by a few other cosmetic brands in the industry after the BB (Beauty Balm) craze ;)
Last but not least, the tools that help distribute all of the above products evenly are oh so important in achieving a flawless finish. I regularly rave about the #33 one-step complexion brush since it emulates your fingers when applying foundation, highlight & contour without leaving streaks.
Also love the #24 illuminating powder brush! It gives an almost airbrush effect with it’s perfectly tapered soft bristles. I truly enjoy using Stila’s double-ended multi-tasking brushes ~ saves me time having a brush on both ends while working in a fast paced environment. The brushes are also re-enforced multiple times on the handle so I’ve never experienced lost bristles.
So much more to discuss on brushes alone so I’ll do a separate post on various uses & my ultimate faves from different lines!
Makeup & Hair Work for By Olivier Jewellery Ad Campaign ~ SS 2014
Sara K is an up & coming jewellery designer who has a great eye for fashion and impeccable personal style.
She’s dedicated & passionate about her work and has the talent to back it ~ She’s also an appreciative & kind soul which makes her so enjoyable to work with.
I had a lovely time collaborating with the team and making her vision come to life!
Credits:
Photography: Hannah Sider NY | Makeup & Hair: Sherlyn Torres | Model: Katya from Elite Model Managaement | Designer: Sara K
Special delivery! Just received a hefty shipment of makeup goodies from one of my fave cosmetic brands ~ Anna Sui :)
My partner, Tavis Gordon & I took a few minutes to build an Anna Sui makeup castle lol & of course had to document it!
We also snapped a shot of the recently nominated Anna Sui fragrance “La Vie De Boheme” + a few of the unboxed goods.
Check out the pics below & stay tuned for my follow up post on a recent makeup look I did on Flare Mag Beauty Editor, Caitlin Kenny, using none other than Anna Sui Cosmetics…
NEW WORK ~ Fashion Editorial Featured in INSTITUTE MAGAZINE
Credits:
MODEL – JESSICA M @ Spot6 Management | PHOTO – ALLYSANDRA CERVANTES | MAKEUP ARTIST - SHERLYN TORRES | HAIR STYLIST - MANDY MACFADDEN | NAIL ARTIST - KY SCOTT | WARDROBE – MICHELLE BABOOLALL
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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…
MODEL – JESSICA M @ Spot6 Management | PHOTO – ALLYSANDRA CERVANTES | MAKEUP ARTIST - SHERLYN TORRES | HAIR STYLIST - MANDY MACFADDEN | NAIL ARTIST - KY SCOTT | WARDROBE – MICHELLE BABOOLALL
I’ve been using my Clarisonic Mia 2 for about a month now and I’ve definitely noticed a difference in the texture of my skin!
One thing I determined, is the biggest change occurs within the first few uses.
As previously noted, the kit came with four different brush heads: delicate (pale blue base), sensitive (b&w bristles with white base), normal (grey base) & deep pore cleansing (blue & white bristles on a white base).
I immediately started using the ‘deep pore’ cleansing brush…I’m a frequent exfoliator so I figured my skin could handle it! But I may have jumped the gun a little cuz the tops of my cheeks got slightly red after the 4th use :/ On the positive side, I *did notice that my skin was much smoother with less dry patches :)…
I switched to the ‘normal skin’ brush head on my 5th use which felt very much like the ‘deep pore brush’ - it’s still quite coarse so be sure to dampen the brush with luke warm water before using ;). I also switched my face wash to Dermalogica’s fragrance free cleansing gel - The one that came with the package was geared specifically for oily skin and my skin veers more towards normal to dry in the winter.After 1 week, my skin was still fairly smooth & glowy :)
The second week was a little different. I think my skin started purging which caused a bit of bumps on my forehead, cheeks & chin >.< - A friend who owns one mentioned this may happen in the 2nd or 3rd week of regular use so I knew it was a bound to occur!
I’ve just completed my 4th week of use and the bumps have started to go away - definitely less dull in all areas and less dry patches overall.
Pros:
~ I saw fast results which means I can use it on clients prior to makeup application & see an immediate difference in their skin
~ The patended sonic technology really works to give a squeaky clean feel & smooth finish to the skin - there was no dirt or makeup residue left on my face after swiping a cotton pad soaked in toner
Cons:
~ The battery needs to be regularly charged as it looses power within 6-8 uses
~ The bumps that may arise after a couple weeks of using. This may not happen to all but it’s possible if you don’t go for regular facials - that would be me! :S
Overall I would recommend this ultra cleansing / exfoliating machine because:
• It helps brighten a dull complexion
• You’ll no longer need granular exfoliants which can contribute to or worsen enlarged pores
• It can save you time & money since it’s fairly equivalent to getting a microdermabrasion facial at a spa
Last Tips:
* Be sure to use a suitable cleanser for your specific skin type Try: Dermalogica’s (fragrance free) gel cleanser or Purity by Philosophy if you have dry, sensitive skin
* After a few weeks of twice a day use, switch to once a day for maintenance if you have ultra sensitive skin. Otherwise, you can always switch to a softer brush head (e.g. the delicate brush) to continue a twice a day ritual ;).
Makeup work on Keshia Chanté
Credits:
Photographer: Tavis Gordon | Wardrobe: Donovan Whyte | Makeup: SherlynTorres | Hair: Tony Jorge
My good friend Nicole Babb recently catered the re-launch of Tips Nail Bar Salon owned by nail artist Leanne Colley. The swanky space is located just east of Pape at 848 Danforth Ave.
Thoroughly enjoyed the hors d’oeuvres & delicious sweets! Also got to know some of the lovely & talented staff :) Last but not least, adored the interior decor!
My sister Kat was my model for a hair course refresher I took this past July. The photo on the left was shot w/ my iphone on the trial day & the photo on the right was shot by Adrien Fiebig / Makeup & Hair: Sherlyn Torres ;)
Summer 2013 Beauty Trends
Photography by: Wade Hudson
Makeup & Hair by: Sherlyn Torres
Model: Ksenia ELITE Models Toronto
Worked on Massari’s latest video & shot some behind the scenes pics of the video gals.
The outfits were stunning & elaborate so the makeup & hair had to look equally fabulous!
The result ~ Alternating focal points between eyes & lips to keep the overall looks balanced and not heavily done. Each makeup & hair look also had to compliment every outfit which enabled them to shine and rightfully so ;)…
It was tough to narrow down the shots since there were so many interesting looks throughout the day but I decided on the above :) Which makeup look do you like best?
Click HERE to view Massari “Shisha”
Credits:
Directed by: RT! | Styled by: Sansyrae St. Martin -&- Salem Moussallam | Key Makeup Artist: Sherlyn Torres | MUA Asst: Amanda Tacus | Hair: Diane Nandall | Hair Asst: Veronica Scuderi
One of my fave DJs & long time friend DJ Lissa Monet dropped by to get her makeup done for her birthday Celebration at Devil’s Martini (downtown Toronto). This girl eats, sleeps & breathes music & has impeccable taste when working those turn tables. DJ Lissa Monet brings chic back to music & puts her own little spin on it ;)
NEXT Miami Model Zal Looking Cool, Calm & Collected…
(view more on my site / makeup work)
Photo by: Tavis Gordon
Makeup by: Sherlyn Torres
Hair by: Caffery Van Horne
Paris Li Spring/Summer 2013 Ad Campaign & Lookbook
It’s always a pleasure to connect with up & coming designer, Paris Li on her semi-annual shoots. Whether it’s her S/S or F/W collection, her designs are always elegant but flowy & comfortable to wear at the same time.
My partner Tavis Gordon & I collaborated once again and banged out these very clean commercial shots.
As for makeup & hair, I kept Taylor’s look very clean & classic so as not to take away from the clothing. It’s always best to do simple beautiful makeup, enhancing the model’s features but not going to over the top when it comes to working with designers. Not to mention, it will also keep my portfolio relevant for years to come ;)
Credits:
Photography: Tavis Gordon | Makeup & Hair: Sherlyn Torres | Model: Taylor @ Ford Models
#SETLife: Sherlyn Torres Beauty - Behind The Scenes
Iphone snapshots at Salon Philosophy with hair gurus Bill Rowley & Villy for our City Line Makeover Madness Segment! Airs on CityTV every first tuesday of the month. Makeup by yours truly ;)
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