Exciting blast from the past...

Okay, these last few weeks have been crazy busy for me!! I must say that my variety of clientele never ceases to amaze me. One week I'm with Flavor Flav, then on to Stacey Dash's for an event, Rodney Allen Rippy and I in a music video, Emmy attendees, but this week takes the cake!

Today I had the pleasure of working with former Ronettes singer, Nedra (Talley) Ross. I know you may not know who that is, so I have included a clip, and current picture (she's on the far right). She and her two cousins made up the group, and they were one of the biggest groups in the 60's. They even toured with The Beatles!



Just recently their group was inducted into the Rock n Roll hall of fame, which is HUGE. Unfortunately, I was working with her under not so pleasant circumstances. The producer that made them so famous was Phil Spector, who was just convicted of murder. So she was being interviewed about her memories of him for a True Crime television show that airs in 2010.





Nedra was very sweet, and it was so great to meet her....especially since I love that song! She is still just as beautiful at 63, and we laughed about how hair & make up styles repeat themselves. It just goes to show, you NEVER know who you'll meet in Hollywood. I love what I do!!

Katy Johnson...on the rise!

As usual it's always a pleasure to work with beautiful actress/model, Katy Marie Johnson www.katyjohnson.net. We did a photo shoot today at a beautiful house in the West Hollywood hills. She is starring in a movie called "2001 Maniacs: The Sequal" which is set to be released early next spring. She says it's hilariously scary, so be sure to check it out!!

Today's shoot was full of different looks that we've never tried on her make up wise. Stay tuned for the pictures and I will share the looks with you step by step. More information on the movie will soon follow...

Product Rave.......LOVE IT!!

I rarely blog about products unless they have made my make up career easy as well as exciting. These last 2 weeks I have been extremely busy, and I've kept certain staple products in my kit that work well on each type of client...
With that being said, MAC's Studio Sculpt Foundation looked great used on the models outside on Malibu Beach, the bride I did for a WeTV's "Platinum Weddings" episode, and a model for her evening out. I sampled it for the first time recently, and it really worked out!! Underneath the foundation, you must have Photo Finish Primer by Smashbox. I NEVER leave home without this!! To top off those fabulous eyes, the liner I recommend is a gel based liner called Jet Set by Smashbox.

Get these items in your make up bag, and your look will last all night.

Chasing Chanta Patton...

Bikini Swim Club Pool Party hosted by Chanta Patton

Forget "Keeping up with the Kardashians", I've been following my make up looks around town with video model and actress Chanta Patton....so "Chasing Chanta Patton" is what I do to catch how good she looks out on the town after I've done her make up.... lol.

Chanta Patton with model Dominique Davis and actor Robert Ri'chard

Here she is on the red carpet and out at two events in Los Angeles, stay tuned for more ...because this woman is busy and always on the go!!

Chanta and model Daphne Joy (above with actor Keith Robinson)

Honey Magazine features JAZZY...."Freshman 15"

Come every industry quarter, a fresh net of NewBees are reeled in — those with undeniable talent who keep the Internet high on click-me zSHARE links...........and 2 of my clients made the cut!!! Congrats to Krys Ivory and Jazzy! Let's get it girls!

Click the link to see more...

http://www.honeymag.com/message/story/view.castle?g=679901&m=7003250

Make up by...Tai Young-Jackson

New website and portfolio coming soon!!

Here is a sneak preview of the newest shots I am working on...I can't wait. I hope you all like the new direction!

Flavor Flav ....the modern day Crypt Keeper!

Keeping busy these days has kept me from blogging so much, but I always try and give you a sneak peak into what I am working on. Last week was a lot of fun working with the hilarious Flavor Flav on a new project created by Deon Taylor called "Nite Tales". If you were a fan of Twilight Zone and Tales from The Crypt, then you will definitely like this updated rendition.

The different short stories feature some of your favorite celebrities, and it's all hosted by Flavor Flav playing the "Timekeeper". Right now it comes on station WGN in a weird time slot, but that will change soon. Take a look at some behind the scenes shots of Flav and I having fun with his character. Keep in mind he is very particular about ANYTHING on his face, so it wasn't so funny the entire time....he really made me work.


Check out the eyebrows and the wicked black nails! I hope he's still not mad at me about the glue...lol. Thanks for being a good sport!