Here comes the prize.....

I was a vendor at healthy hair care event about a month ago, where they raffled off a complimentary makeover done by me. The winner was the lovely Brittney Page!! She's not a big makeup wearer, so she had to find something worth getting her makeup done for. Well, it seems she was ready to go this past weekend! Brittney arrived at my makeup studio early afternoon, and we started the session with a consultation. I then explained to her what I was going to do to her face, and why. Joining us was my good friend, David Javier, to catch it all on video....so you will be able to see the transformation very soon. In the meantime, here are a few shots from the day. Brittney goes from "regular ma'am" to "red carpet glam"!!

BEFORE

She took that hair down and started to glow! We had a good time, and I hope she learned a lot. One thing I try to teach is that makeup is different things for different people. It can be as simple as bronzer, mascara, and a gloss...to a full on contoured, smoky eye beat down. However you feel the best YOU comes through:)

AFTER

Thanks Brittney for being a good sport about the video! You looked fabulous!! xo

And the winner is....

We've been talking about the Prom Makeover Contest for a few weeks now, and the Sacramento winner had her makeover today! Congratulations to Davis High School's own, Bianca Brown. After reading her heartfelt story, it was clear how deserving she was. (Bianca tearing up below)

A bad hair day comes and goes for most, but for Bianca Brown “bad hair days” are plentiful. Not so in the traditional way, but in a symbolic way that reflects the current situation of her family. Having to care for her ailing mother each day, Bianca wishes that she could stress over and think of simply having a bad hair day.

For the past 3 years, Bianca has been the rock that keeps her family together as her mother struggles with overcoming brain surgery. Bianca’s mother is unable to work, thus leaving very little extra money for the fun stuff and high school memories such as prom. As Bianca nears her prom, she worries that she will not have all that she needs including the help from her mom to give her the classy sewn in weave that she wants. Though not a professional stylist, Bianca’s mom always made sure her girls looked good. Because of her strength, Bianca deserves a day of fun and excitement that is just about her. I hope that you will consider her and make her prom memorable and special.
We were really excited to have chosen her as the winner of our contest. She had her hair styled by Sharie Lewis of DreamGirls Fine Hair Imports & Salon in Elk Grove, and her make up done by me! The day was full of fun, laughter, and at some moments, tears. Bianca was very thankful, and we were all humbled by the experience.

Here is a before and after shot of Bianca.

Thank you FIDM Fashion Club for involving me in such a wonderful gift!!