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Make Up For Ever Opens TV&Cinema Academy

9/12/2014

For all my makeup lovers looking to expand their knowledge of the craft, Make Up For Ever opens the doors of their TV& Cinema Academy in Paris at Cite du Cinema. It is said that students will have the privilege of learning alongside top professionals. They will benefit from numerous qualitative internships in order to experiment a real backstage working condition. The teachers are recognized professional expert of the industry: move and TV Makeup Artists, SFX and prosthetic specialists, wigs and postiches artist. International Masters will be invited for conferences and seminars for weekend courses.
The Cinema Academy's programs are ope to Junior or Experienced professional Make-Up Artists who have graduated of a make-up college (or can prove solid professional experience) and wish to specialize in TV and Cinema make-up. Two trainers are available: long training (1 to 3 weeks).

For More Info Contact Adrien Potencier at [email protected]

I share this info because I love to challenge my readers and everyone who knows me to think bigger than your present position. Why not go to Paris and learn more to better yourself? There will always be doubters and haters, then there will be you PROVING THEM WRONG!!!!!
Enjoy your trip boo and your learning experience. I'm sure considering going!!!!!

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Published!

9/12/2014

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I shared this story briefly on my social media sites, and just had to share with my Beauty Blog readers. This week I was blessed to discover that God yet again, proved himself. I began creating my vision board in 2009. Each year I update it, adding things and removing things. In Mid 2013 I decided it was one of those times to update the vision of what I wanted for my life. I began to see myself developing more as a woman and an artist. One of the things I placed on my board was the word "MAGAZINE". When I did this my frame of mind and the words I spoke out of my mouth were "My makeup looks will be in a published magazine". This week I was informed that vision for my life that I spoke into existence came into fruition. The model I had the pleasure of working with for the feature is Kayla G of Baton Rouge, LA by way of Houston, TX. This young lady is doing her thing at the age of just 23yrs old. She recently started her own cosmetic line called Desire by Kayla G and now has begun designing her very own line of waist trainers called Shaped by Kayla G. She is a trained dancer who a few years ago began modeling. Kayla G was chosen to be featured as the Net Chick of the Week for Hip Hop Weekly Magazine, a very popular page in the magazine. Check out the feature below or pick up your copy of Hip Hop Weekly Magazine today.

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Simply Stunning Looks of the Week

8/29/2014

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This past week in entertainment, beauty was at it's all time high. From the Emmy's to the VMA's and even on our favorite hit reality shows. We here at the Be Simply Stunning Beauty Blog gathered our list of STUNNING looks of the week and you let us know if you agree with our picks!

There were so many more from JLo to KeKe Palmer, Kelly Rowland to Sofia Vergara...... and the list goes on!!!! The beauty this weekend was timeless. Beautiful job ladies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shoutout to all GLAM SQUADS involved in every look.

Photos courtesy of Instagram

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Beautycon LA 2014

8/22/2014

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Beautycon LA looks as if it was a success!! What is Beautycon you ask? Beautycon is a fashion and beauty community & conference for the internets most influential beauty and fashion icons and their ever-growing number of fans. So far Beautycon has taken over LA, London, New York and this year they headed back to Los Angeles. Sponsors included Stila, Tarte, America Apparel, NYX, Covergirl, BH Cosmetics, ELLE among so many others. There were panel discussions, meet and greets, a black carpet as well as a beauty lounge. Known faces that were present included, Jamaal Buster, Kelly Osborn, Ms Rosh Posh, and Tiarra Monet.

Myself and my style contributor Mecola definitely plan to be at the next one!!!! Beautycon 2015 move over the Be Simply Stunning Beauty Blog is coming!!!!

Stay updated on all things related to Beautycon on Instagram at @beautyconofficial

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Natural Look Product Breakdown

8/22/2014

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I beat this natural look over this past weekend and since I'm always being asked "What products do you use?" I decided to share with everyone that follows the Be Simply Stunning Beauty Blog!!!

Products included to make this natural look SIMPLY STUNNING were:

Foundation: Revlon Colorstay in "Caramel 400" (t-zone) and
"Cappuccino" (perimeter of face)
Soft Highlight: MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NC45
Powder: MAC Select Sheer Loose Powder in NC45 to set
concealer and MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural Powder in "Deep Dark"
Brows: Anatasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade in "Chocolate"
Eyeshadow: NYX "Nude Matte" Eyshadow and MAC "Soft Brown"
Lips: NYX Liner in "Never" & NYX Matte Lipstick in "Spirit"
Lashes: Cherry Blossom #15
Soft Contour: Black Radiance Pressed Powder in "Rich
Mahogany"

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Simply Stunning Looks of the Week

8/14/2014

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Makeup by @MakeupByAriel Follow him on Instagram for more STUNNING looks!!!

Ariel explains on his Instagram page that in these looks he used Iman Cosmetics luxury pressed powders, their second to none loose powders and brow pencils. He also used the Ardell Lashes.

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Gucci Launches Cosmetic Line

8/13/2014

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If you are a real lover of makeup, you probably have heard that Gucci has launched their cosmetic line. Gucci celebrated the launch of it's makeup line, Gucci Cosmetics, by having a private cocktail dinner at The Carlyle Hotel. During the evening the new line was revealed. The new line includes, Gucci Face, Gucci Eyes, Gucci Lip, Gucci Brushes, Gucci Nail and preparation products for the skin. The line will be produced with P&G Prestige, the company behind key fragrances such as Gucci Guilty and Gucci Premiere. One of Be Simply Stunning's favorite makeup artist of all time, Pat McGrath is creative design director of P&G's beauty division, and is currently the makeup artist responsible for the makeup looks at Gucci's ready-to-wear shows. The face of Gucci is Charlotte Casiraghi, the daughter o Princess Caroline of Monaco.

Gucci's Spring/Summer 2013 Ready To Wear Looks done by Pat McGrath were absolutely STUNNING!!!!!

Information courtesy of Vogue
Images courtesy of www.BehindTheScenesMakeup.com

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The Revealing of the BE SIMPLY STUNNING BEAUTY BLOG

8/8/2014

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I am so excited that you have taken out the time to see what the Be Simply Stunning Beauty Blog is all about. This blog has been an avenue, for me to reach the masses that I have wanted to take for awhile, but I had to make sure the timing was right. Well, what better time to launch this bad boy, then on my 31st birthday!!!! Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyy! It's my NEW YEAR 8/8! For those that don't already know the biblical significance of the number 8 is NEW BEGINNINGS! So yes this blog is just the beginning of bigger and better things!!! I can't wait to open up and share myself, my interest and my passion for all things STUNNING with the world. I am finally at peace with who I am as an artist, as a woman, as a mother and as an inspiration to many others.

In this blog, I will touch on so much. There will be times when I express myself and there will be times when it will be all about BEAUTY! So just take this journey with me! The HOME section is where you will get the "blog" portion of this site. I will do interviews with other beauty industry phenoms, there will be times when I let you know how I maintain my drive for what I love. There will also be breakdowns of some makeup looks that I have done. You will get to see behind the scene footage of me working and networking in the beauty industry, as well as see photos of my artistry in THE BSS (Be Simply Stunning) LIFE section. In the PRODUCT REVIEW section, I will provide product reviews for items that I have purchased recently or in the past. I will even provide some tips and tricks on how to use some products a little differently then most would think. I cannot wait to introduce you all to one of my contributors, Mecola Hunte. In the STYLE & FASHION section, she will provide you with some of today's hottest fashions, tell you where you can find them and even show you different ways to rock the looks. I couldn't do this all by myself, so I thank you Mecola so much for coming on board! You can rock these looks while you get your beauty industry networking on, as I will post different beauty events, in different cities in the BEAUTY EVENTS section. Finally, get to know a little more about me, Joyua, as you can read my short Bio in THE ARTIST section.

Thank you so very much for deciding to take this journey with me. Please, Please, Please, leave comments so that I know you came to check the blog out. Let me know what you think so far and I will definitely make sure to keep things interesting so you will want to visit daily!!!!! Stay Inspired!!!!

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Be Inspired!

8/8/2014

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Anyone that knows me personally or even in a business sense knows that I love to put up inspirational quotes on social media and I absolutely love to be inspired by other people in business. I always want to know what the journey has been like for others because Lord knows my journey has been a rocky one. So with all that said, there will be monthly features/interviews on the Be Simply Stunning Beauty Blog on different individuals and entrepreneurs in the Beauty Industry. Our first feature, I am absolutely soooooo excited about. She brought me on this year to aid in making her first Bronner Brothers Hair Show vendor experience a successful one and I am forever grateful that she seen enough in me, to even ask me to be apart. We had a blast!

Everyone meet "Lady Lash" of Lash Brat. Hear some of her story here, as I was able to ask her a few questions regarding her journey as an entrepreneur in the beauty industry. Be Inspired!!!!

BSS: Hello , Thank you for allowing us to find out more about your journey with Lash Brat.

Lady Lash: Thank you for giving me this opportunity.

BSS: We are going to ask you a few questions just to see what that journey has really been for you.

Lady Lash: Let's do it!

BSS: To start, When did you start your brand Lash Brat?

Lady Lash: I started creating Lash Brat in March of 2012. I've always wanted to have my own business and it made sense for me to get into the beauty industry since most of the women in my family have worked in beauty for decades. From my great-grandmother all the way down to my sisters who are hairstylists and estheticians. So I've always been exposed to that world. I loved wearing lashes but grew tired of the beauty supply store brand (in the blue and white box...LOL!). I didn't feel like they enhanced my beauty and I didn't really care for the styles. One day, I was in my sister's salon (Teasa and Company Hair Studio...shameless plug LOL!) and I was expressing to her my desire to have my own business. She quickly replied "You should have your own lash line!" At first I thought it was a silly idea but I went home that night and started to do some research. I found a few manufacturers to produce the lashes based on my designs, did a ton of sampling, designed my lash boxes, created my website, and much more. Five months later, Lash Brat was born in August 2012.

BSS: Was it an expensive investment?

Lady Lash: YES! There were two types of investments that went into creating Lash Brat. First, the financial investment. The most expensive part was the sampling process. This was the most crucial area because I wanted to make sure the lash quality was great and the styles were something that I would wear. Second, the time investment. I worked a countless amount of hours within the 5 months it took to create my brand. Some days, I would only get 3 hours of sleep because I was so driven and focused on launching in August 2012. I committed myself to a specific date and held myself accountable.

BSS: Have you had a moment when you have wanted to just throw in the towel on your business?

Lady Lash: Absolutely! I have those moments all the time. I even felt that while planning to make my debut at the Bronner Bros. Hair Show in August 2014. It was such a stressful process because I was juggling a lot and it felt easy to just give up on the show. But I have a STRONG support system who wouldn't allow me to quit. So I kept pushing forward and I am so happy that I did because the show was a huge success.

BSS: What steps would you advise someone to take when wanting to start any beauty business?

Lady Lash: Good question. The biggest piece of advice that I will give anyone who wants to start a beauty business or any business for that matter is "Don't quit your day job!" Often times, people think that when you are an entrepreneur you should only work for yourself, but I beg to differ. It takes money to make money. So you need a good job that will bring you in the funds you need to invest in your business, at least in the beginning. If you are blessed to have investors who can fund your startup, that is great, but those investors now become your stakeholders and I personally do not want anyone to take stake in my business at this stage while I'm shaping my brand to my liking. With that said, I kept my corporate job as a Software Engineer so that I could invest in myself 100%. It is tough to juggle the two, but nothing worth having comes easy.

BSS: Where are most of your "Lash Brats" from? (Lash Brat: a term used when identifying someone who has purchased a pair of Lash Brat lashes)

Lady Lash: Thanks to the power of the Internet and social media, I have Brats all over the world. I have customers who order lashes from the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The only continent left to conquer is Antarctica. HA! Most of my Brats are from the USA, United Kingdom, and Dubai.

Well there you have it. This woman is definitely doing her thing. If she can do it, then you can too. Just remember to hold yourself accountable to get things done, never quit and understand that the best investment you can ever make, is in yourself. You can get yoursignature Lash Brat lashes and stay updated with Lady Lash and her Lash Brat brand at these social media sites below!!!!!
Be Inspired!

Shop: www.lashbrat.com
Email: [email protected]
IG: http://instagram.com/iamlashbrat
Twitter: @IamLashBrat
"Like" them: Facebook.com/IamLashBrat

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Make Up For Ever Opens TV&Cinema Academy

Published!

Simply Stunning Looks of the Week

Beautycon LA 2014

Natural Look Product Breakdown

Simply Stunning Looks of the Week

Gucci Launches Cosmetic Line

The Revealing of the BE SIMPLY STUNNING BEAUTY BLOG

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