Make-up: Adam Christoper: Hair: valerienoble.com
Congratulations!!! To my friend Sherri Shepherd for being chosen as the new, permanent co-host of The View. After spending a year being a guest-host (23 times), she finally was chosen for the job! Now the real fun begins.
I just discovered the brilliant tribute that my friends at Lipstick, Inc. put together about Motown founder, Berry Gordy, for the Rick Weiss Humanitarian Award he won last year. I was on hand (to do make-up) when the interview portion with Mr. Gordy was shot at his home. And as you can see by the picture, Mr. Gordy was both charming and warm. That will be a day I will never forget. So check out this wonderful tribute about a living legend and business genius.....Thanks Lipstick, Inc., you did an amazing job.
Dimitry and I had the pleasure of working with hot new Hollywood Jewelry designer, Heather Hyde. Heather specializes in one-of-a kind custom pieces that she creates by hand. A-list celebs like Eva Longoria, Christina Ricci, Halle Bery, Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, just to name a few, wear her amazing designs. We shot on 2 days......day one was with 5 models....3 looks each.....in 5 hours. Whew....that was a busy day of both hair and make-up for me. But I love a challenge as much as love doing both hair and make-up.Here's one of the models with a great necklace and earring set.
Model: Natalie, Hair/Make-up: valerienoble.com
Photo: DimitryL.com, Jewelry: HeatherHyde.com
Here's another Necklace and bracelet set that I have to have.
Model: Allie, Hair/Make-up: valerienoble.com
Photo: DimitryL.com, Jewelry: HeatherHyde.comThe second day was Dimitry and Heather doing shots (check them out working together, below) for her promo and look books. We got a chance to see the full jewelry line (although Heather is always adding new styles) and I want one of each.
Photograher Dimitry L. and Heather Hyde working on the Look Book.
Sam is my favorite entertainer. Sam Sarpong is the nicest, humblest, hardest working actor, rapper, model, clothing designer I know. We (Dimitry, Sam and I) work together a lot doing photo shoots for him and he always has a positive outlook on everything. You will see him all through my portfolio and currently on the home page of my studio's website. Plus I really have a crush on him...... :-)
Miss Sherri Shepherd posed with her glamour team (L-R: Adam Christopher/Make-up, Sherri, Me/Hair, Tamechi/Dress designer) before the "Who's Your Caddy" Red Carpet. We had a great time hooking her up and I must say she looks amazing!
Here's gorgeous Miss Drew Sidora on her way to the 2007 BET Music Awards. I, of course, did her make-up and Bryson Conley did her hair. Fashion stylist, Alexis Balner, hooked up her amazing dress.
I jumped into this shot while working on Deal or No Deal behind the scenes with Donald Trump. I took this pic to show my sister, who was such a fan of the Apprentice. I got to spray The Donald's hair and powder his nose. It was a fun show to work on...... now I'm waiting on the next one.
So this was an amazing job.....I got to work with Dr. Buzz Aldrin, the astronaut who along with Neil Armstrong, made the historic 1969 Apollo XI moon walk. He is still very involved with all things space, and as a leading expert, lectures and travels the world discussing and developing ideas for continued space exploration. It was great to meet the man I watched make that historic walk on my black and white TV more than 25 years ago.
Here is a pic of myself and the Legendary founder of Motown records, Berry Gordy, last year at a video shoot we did at his home. He was very charming and warm. We spent the morning shooting and he sat down with the crew as we ate lunch. I love this photo and it sits above my computer in my office to inspire me everyday.
Although I've been doing hair and make-up for years, I always need to find inspiration to keep motivated through the drama of this business. Overall, I can say moments like the one above really "keeps hope alive" and makes it worth all the trouble to continue doing what I truly love.
