Summer Washington Life Editorial- Photo by Oriana Layendecker, Makeup by Me using Face Atelier, Hair by Ky Washington, Model: Emoni, Styling by my talented sis Dawn Webster for Gigi Creative Talent :)
Washington Life Magazine
(Source: orianalayendecker.com)
Summer Washington Life Editorial- Photo by Oriana Layendecker, Makeup by Me using Face Atelier, Hair by Ky Washington, Model: Emoni, Styling by my talented sis Dawn Webster for Gigi Creative Talent :)
Washington Life Mag Shoot
How do I know what color and product to use on the skin?
How can I cover up those dark circles?
What can I do to cover breakouts?
How do I cover up hyperpigmentation, sunspots, and scarring on all skin tones?
How can I highlight and contour to bring out features while keeping the makeup natural looking?
What are the differences in creating flawless skin for print editorials, vs tv, vs red carpet/events?
What products do you use?
What are your preferred tools for working on the skin?
I’ll be answering all this and more in my “Perfecting the Canvas” class at The Makeup Show in NY this Sunday, the 13th. Come with your questions and brushes and let me help you conquer any roadblocks you might be running into when looking to create the perfect canvas. Contact info@themakeupshow.com now as seats are very limited!
why aren’t you wearing…
…Tropical Punch? (@elevenobjects) We think it’s safe to say that concert season is about to kick-off in a major way. With Coachella around the corner, we’ve been gearing up for ferris wheels, overpriced pizza, margarita bars, and insanely warm weather. So let’s pack up our luggage and get rocker-chic ready!
Work your festival-ready look with punchy prints and a cherry lush lip. A pineapple print collar is playful and fun while leather shorts add the perfect dose of edge. Take your outfit to the next level with the IRO Clay tee — ripped in all the right places. Style Tip: round out the look with beach-y waves and a psychedelic headpiece worn across your forehead like a true hippie. And we know that no concert outfit is complete until you’re dripping in swag—make your look the main attraction with a thin wrap necklace, an assortment of cuffs and bangles, and you’re ready to rage.
Photo (top left) by Luis Aragon. Hair and Makeup by me.
why aren’t you wearing…
...Heavy Metal? (@JonathanSimkhai) As many of you already know, we are prone to mixing our heavy metals. Shine like a true style star in these killer gold sequined shorts by Nonoo, a silver collar necklace by New York based designer Mona Assemi, and exclusive gold spray-laced chucks from WGACA. Keep cool in Jonathan Simkhai’s breezy striped racer tank, and complete your ensemble with this season’s summer staple: the baseball jacket. We are loving this casual-chic suede-and-leather option by Jonathan Simkhai.
Photo by Luis Aragon/ Hair & Makeup: Me
Catch my interview with The Makeup Show blog and make sure to come see me at The Makeup Show NY and Chicago!
New Hair work in this months beauty supplement of Italian Glamour!
(May 2011, on stands now!)
Photos by: Jamie Nelson
Makeup by: Lottie
Hair: Kathy Aragon
Model: Missy/ Q Models
Some lucky “elevate artists” students who took Jamie and Lottie’s workshop on Editorial photoshoots may recognize the pictures that were taken during the class demo at Studio400! Way to show a class how it really works ladies! Looking forward to the next class later this year! :)
The First Lady & Jill Biden’s New Mission to Help Military Families
I had the pleasure of doing makeup for Dr. Biden on this PSA for Joining Forces. What a great cause. What inspiring women!
(Source: youtube.com)
WASHINGTON D.C. EVENT SERIES
04/03/2011
$45 TPG Pro member
$65 for all others
Studio 400
7205H LOCKPORT PLACE
LORTON, VA
Michael DeVellis
Marketing Your Career Now, Sunday 04/03/2011 11:30am-2:00pm
In this business-driven event, Michael DeVellis will work with you to understand how to make the strongest impact possible on your potential clients and the industry at-large.With a new emphasis on Social Media, online resources and electronic marketing, this event helps you take your existing promotional tools like business cards, website and portfolio and strengthen your marketing plan to include the most up-to-date means by which you can make yourself stand out in the professional makeup artist industry. Please bring your existing promotional tools and portfolio if possible
Michael DeVellis
Getting Next, Sunday 04/03/2011 3:00pm-5:30pm
In this inspirational, and career path focused, session Michael DeVellis inspires you to set and achieve your goals and make a mark on the makeup industry. This event will help you breakdown barriers, find your clearer path to success and organize your next steps to get to the next place in your career and life. This is the perfect seminar for many levels of artist, whether you are a new artist looking for direction on what area of the industry to focus on, or an established artist looking for clarity, refocus or to get past career roadblocks you’ve been facing. Develop the tools you need to Get Next no matter where you are in your career path.
To sign up click here (and scroll down to the Washington DC/Studio 400 events) http://thepowdergroup.com/eventspowdergroup.html
Due to the nature of the industry all presenters are subject to change without notice. For any information in regards to changes please email info@thepowdergroup.com
Had a few hours of chill time with photographer Sean Armenta….so we played with some OCC lip tars. :D
You can find me in Windy City Chicago this weekend, providing education on behalf of The Makeup Show for America’s Beauty Show. I will be teaching two classes,
- KATHY ARAGON “Building the Make-Up Business in Your Salon”
- KATHY ARAGON “Adding Make Up to Your Resume”
one on my own, and one with the amazing James Vincent!
Please make sure to sign up before this weekend to attend these classes. I look forward to meeting/seeing you there!
Photo of poster taken on site at America’s Beauty Show.
Copyright: Renny Vasquez
Washington Life Magazine- March 2011
Light and dark, structure and flow – contrasting pieces add mystery and allure to any ensemble
PHOTOGRAPHER Tim Coburn
ART DIRECTOR James Cornwell
STYLING Will Lawry & Tara Papanicolas
HAIR Loretta Jameson & Inhay Kim for PR at Partners
Makeup Kathy Aragon using Face Atelier & OCC Makeup
MODEL Katy Beal for Q management
SHOOT ASSISTANTS Ashley Lawerence & Oriana Layendecker
Photographed at Tim Coburn studio in Fairfax, Va.
Behind the Scenes of an upcoming editorial for Washington Life Magazine. I’ll excuse that lovely Tim Coburn said that hair AND makeup was done by James, but it’s because he is used to it being that way haha! I did makeup for this shoot using Face Atelier and Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics. Looking forward to seeing it out on stands the end of March! ~Kat
I was looking through old links I had favorited and came across this one, one that makes me question if a ton of my followers came as a byproduct of this article on Gawker introducing me as Demi Moore’s “stylist”. Looking back this is pretty hilarious, but shows just how powerful Social Media can be. I noticed a huge spike in followers after this quick article came out and after she added me to her friends list. I then realized that people actually DO go through their fave stars friends list and add everyone they have as well. I am not sure the purpose of it, but I am sure there are a bunch of people who could care less about what I have to say about makeup following me. haha!
For the record: The only conversation I have had with Demi since we worked together on Inauguration Day has been about Chipotle burritos on Twitter…which by the way had nearly 100 retweets. lol!!
I just can’t even imagine having that much of a response on twitter. I would never see anyone’s actual thoughts between all the retweets! I am in awe of the celebrities who reach out on twitter and actually keep up with it (and can’t say I really blame them if they have someone else handling all the traffic!).
