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!

Stacey Dash.......taking "Dash" forward!!

I have been working for the last few weeks on a new movie called "House Arrest" starring the beautiful Stacey Dash, and rapper The Game, so no time to blog obviously. Anyway, we just wrapped and I can't wait to share the experience.




Check out these behind the scenes pictures from the set, and get up close and personal with Stacey. She is such a joy to work with, and certainly dedicated to her craft. A true professional in the business in every way.

For those of you who are wondering, she doesn't like a lot of make up, and she definitely doesn't need it!! Her skin is incredible and with her everyday regimen, less is more. Click the link below to see what she finds attractive in man...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlQXQmIwkVc

For more details on how to get her look, please stay tuned for our "How To" video!

"Faces of Ekqualyte" Look Book Shoot

I am always doing some interesting shoots, but this one takes the cake. Take a look at some behind the scenes shots of talented designer, Manuel Jackson's, Faces of Ekqualyte campaign and look book shoot. Photographer Felix Salzman of Look Book LA, was gracious enough to give his creative eye to this conceptually amazing project.






















We were blessed to have very popular models Rich Ting of the 2009 Adidas campaign www.RichTingWorld.com, and Taylor Reed whom you've probably seen in a few Target and NIKE ads recently www.myspace.com/marionslaton, grace us with their gifts. They were both very genuine, and I am glad they were able to work with us.

Stay tuned for the Faces of Ekqualyte t-shirts to be at a boutique near you, and backstage at the BET Awards in a few weeks. He also has a crazy line of neck ties and bow ties hitting the market this fall.

WHAT'S YOUR FACE??

Thank You...... SMASHBOX

I'm sure most of you guys have seen some of the make up disasters that High Definition television can bring out. Since I do more editorial make up than anything, venturing out into the world of HD was interesting to me. Well, I did my research on the best HD products out there right now. I kept reading articles about the new products Smashbox had to offer, and I couldn't wait to try them.

Check out High Definition Healthy FX Foundation & Function 5 Self-Adjusting Powder Foundation. They were sent to me for use on Michelle Williams, and it looked absolutely flawless on camera...perfect for everyday use too.