Beauty Blog

2 Day Airbrush Makeup Workshop

2009-10-29T12:11:00.004-06:00

I am offering a two day airbrush makeup workshop on November 15th and 16th in Denver. It is from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. It will be held at the Colorado Executive Club Building, 1776 S. Jackson Street, Conference Room B, Denver 80210. The building has free visitor parking and plenty of street parking. You may book the class online by clicking on "Book Appointment" and then on "Workshops". The class will start at 10:00 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m both days. Lunch will be from 1:00 to 2:00. Students are on their own at lunch.

The two day airbrushing workshop is $700.oo and includes your complete Dinair Airbrushing Kit. I chose to use the Dinair Airbrushing kit because it is the least expensive way to start and they have the widest selection of airbrushing colors. I am a retailer for Dinair and I am in no other way affiliated with them.

The kit contains everything you need to get started.

8 Glamour Airbrushing Shades .25 oz.
1 facial moisturizer
Compressor, airbrush gun and hose
Adapter and plug
Set of eyebrow stencils
Eyeshadow guide/stencil
Airbrush cleaner
Instructional DVD

You are required to use your kits during the class. Additional airbrushing colors will be available to you during the class for practice. You will be able to order additional airbrushing colors and accessories after the completion of the class.

If you are not able to pay the full $700.00 at once, you may save your spot by putting down $350.00 and then the remaining $350.00 by November 12, 2009. Your spot must be reserved by November 9th.

The workshop will start with a demonstration of a complete airbrush makeup application (foundation, eyes, brows, blush, lips, etc.). Then students will be given their Dinair Airbrushing kits. We will start out with some simple airbrushing exercises to teach you how to hold the brush, distance and pressure. After lunch, we will break into teams where students will practice on each other.

The second day of the class will include more practice on each other as well as fantasy makeup, paramedical and tattoo cover, and airbrush tanning.

A professional makeup artist must know airbrushing in order to be successful. It is mandatory for high definition television and film.

Airbrushing is:

Hypoallergenic
Smudge proof and water resistant
Wears up to 18 hours
Leaves a poreless matte finish on the face
If you tear or cry, it will dry right back to its original state

I have been airbrushing for many years and even taught it at Cosmix Makeup Academy in Fort Lauderdale. I personally wear it everyday.

This class is open to:

Existing makeup artists who want to stay up to date with the latest skills.
Those looking to go in to makeup artistry.
Aestheticians and cosmetologists who are looking to get an edge above their competition.
Women who want to improve their appearance and interested on airbrushing their own makeup.

If you have any questions about the class or airbrushing, please feel free to give me a call at 303-995-6977 or email me at donnakelly@mac.com.

Hope to see you there!

Mrs. America 2009

2009-09-15T16:53:00.003-06:00

I have had the great opportunity to work on two of the most beautiful women that I have met, beautiful inside and out. Dena Curran, Mrs. New Mexico 2009 and Joanna Hamilton, Mrs. Wyoming 2009 were contestants in the Mrs. America Pageant held in Tucson, Arizona just last week. I arrived at the Lowes Ventanna Resort on Saturday, September 5th and starting work that Sunday. The Pageant was a total of three days. One day for interviews, one for the preliminaries and then the finals on the third day. It was a very exciting event. Below are some pictures from the event. (Sorry, I am a makeup artist, not a photographer so they may not be that great.)

The newly crowned Mrs. America was from Missouri.

This is a picture of the girls when they first came out on stage the final night. They had to walk out in a bathing suite in three inch heels and then dance. WOW!

This is Mrs. Wyoming with her Pageant Director, Sheree Chanel. Thank you Sheree for allowing me to participate in such a great event.

Here is Mrs. New Mexico after we did her makeup for the interview. I worked out of my hotel room all weekend long. Isn't she beautiful!

I would really like to thank DJ at Solera Salon for referring me to Sheree, the director. And of course many thanks to Sheree who gave me the opportunity.

My love and blessings go out to Joanna, Mrs. Wyoming and Dena, Mrs. New Mexico. They will always have my continued support.

Prom Specials 2009

2009-04-21T13:09:00.004-06:00

Have your makeup done for Prom.

Airbrush Makeup for Prom $40.00

(normally $65.00)

Smudge Proof and water resistant.
Leaves a poreless, matte finish on the face without looking like you are wearing makeup.
Will last all night long (12 hours) without the need for touchup.
Won't come off on your dress while you are dancing.
Completely hypoallergenic.

Just call 303-995-6977 to book and let me know what high school you are with.

2009-04-15T14:29:00.000-06:00

Mid Week Special

2009-03-17T11:13:00.006-06:00

Have you always wanted to try airbrush makeup or mineral makeup but just didn't want the expense? Well now you can try it for half the price! I am offering a mid week (Tuesday through Thursday) makeup application for $32.50 (normally $65.00) until March 26, 2009. This is a great opportunity to try something new for a special event that may be coming up. You will also leave with some new tricks.

Just print out this coupon or mention this add when you call me for your appointment at 303-995-6977.

"So You Think You Can Dance"

2009-03-16T10:26:00.005-06:00

I had the great opportunity to work on the television show "So You Think You Can Dance" which was filmed here in Denver at the Wells Fargo Theater March 13th and 14th. It was a great experience. I was responsible for the hair styling for Mary Murphy and Sonya Tayeh who were two of the judges for the show. I had the great opportunity to work with Davida Simon who is a local makeup artist that has been in the industry for years. We were a great team.

After our main work was done, we had the opportunity to watch all of the Denver dance auditions. There were some incredible dancers and the judges had their work cut out for them. They are now in Memphis holding auditions there.

I want to thank Dance Nation Productions for giving me the great opportunity to join their team if only for a weekend.

Professional Eyebrow Shaping Class $99.00

2009-03-11T15:56:00.002-06:00

May 4, 2009 10:00 to 4:00 p.m.

@ Peels

1500 W. Campus Drive

Littleton, CO 80120

Eyebrows are the most important brush stroke on the entire face and the easiest way to change or update your client's look.

Make someone look more awake without the surprise affect
Correct the appearance of eyes being too close or far set
Learn the benefits of painless tweezing versus waxing

Learn from Master Eyebrow Specialist from Los Angeles, California, Donna Kelly. Donna has been a multi media makeup artist for over 15 years. She is a licensed cosmetologist in California and Colorado. Donna had a minimum of a three month waiting list in LA for eyebrow shapings. Many plastic surgeons in Los Angeles have referred their clients to Donna for and eyebrow shaping first before having a brow lift forehead lift or eyelid procedure done. It can make that much of a difference! More and more clients are requesting tweezing only instead of waxing.

Materials Needed: Slant Tweezers, Large Powder Brush

Must RSVP by April 20, 2009

To register, call Donna at 303-995-6977 or email at donnakelly@mac.com. Visa and MC accepted.

Glamour in a Laundromat

2009-03-10T11:51:00.002-06:00

Here is a photo from our latest shoot. The photographer was Lauren Burnett and the model is Katie. I did the makeup and Melissa Cornelius did the hair. The shoot took place in a laundromat off of Colfax in Denver. It was a great shoot! We were all inspired by the contradiction - Glamour in a Laundromat. I would like to thank Lauren, Katie and Melissa for their great work and inspiration. It was such an honor to work with great artists.

How to fix dry, chapped lips

2009-02-06T16:17:00.003-07:00

The best thing you can use for dry lips is my all natural Vitamin E Stick.

Apply it right after you brush your teeth morning and night and during the day if needed. If you have a lot of dead skin on your lips, brush your lips first with your toothbrush to exfoliate the lip. Then apply the Vitamin E Stick.

You can also use it as a gloss. You know that feeling when your lipstick feels dry and it has rested in the lines of the lips and it is accentuating the dry skin? Well, if you just apply my vitamin E stick over it, it will revive the lipstick underneath and redistribute it as well as moisturize your lips. It will also leave a nice soft shine that will wear longer than a lipgloss.

You can even apply my Vitamin E Stick around the eyes for a little added moisture when you are out and about.