Beauty by Uche

Tell me a secret

2009-10-18T11:30:00.001-04:00

Tell me a secret

2009-10-11T11:30:00.000-04:00

Tell me a secret

2009-10-04T11:30:00.000-04:00

Be Powerful even if you are afraid!

2009-10-01T14:43:00.002-04:00

“When I dare to be powerful - to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid”

Musing on turning 30...

2009-09-28T23:30:00.004-04:00

MUA AJ Crimson is having a makeup artist seminar this weekend! It’s Saturday December 15th at Ripley Grier Studios. I can’t make it because I have a photo shoot but if any of you guys go, please come and leave comments about it! I would love to know what it was all about!

Makeup Meetups

2007-12-14T14:31:00.001-05:00

Click here to check outThe NYC Makeup Artist Meetup Group!Last night I attended the second official Makeup Artist meetup! I was great again!!! I love meeting other makeup artist and sharing resources and experiences. Karen Wyss of The Powder Group hosted us. During the course of the evening we discussed resources, what success means to us, and really just what it feels like to be an artist. I

Whats your Dareitude? Guest Blog!

2007-12-12T12:37:00.000-05:00

So I have friends in the Industry that are doing very big things! My colleague Abiola Abrams From Bet J is out with her new book and wanted to come and hang with the Beauty By Uche readers and give us some of her beauty and wellness tips! Enjoy!ABIOLA ABRAMS is the weekly host of BET's THE BEST SHORTS on BET-J with 26 million viewers throughout the US and Caribbean. Abiola is a TV host, filmmaker

Its a Wrap!

2007-12-11T01:30:00.000-05:00

I’m done! I have been officially wrapped from the little production that could! I have to say it was definitely an experience. I am almost sad that it’s over…almost. I ‘m going to miss all of the little idiosyncrasies that made this production what it was. You know, no bathrooms, drunk actors, long waits at the train station, long waits on the set etc. I do have to say that with all that, the

Perk: Wrap Partys

2007-12-11T00:32:00.000-05:00

So, sorry there where no posts last week, I was a bit busy and a bit lazy. Either way, I am back. Last week, I attended a wrap party for Finding Me, the film I worked on this summer. One of the perks of working in this industry is that after you work hard on a project you have to celebrate with a wrap party. Break out the champagne and toast your damn self for giving birth to what once was just

What not to do on set: The actors edition

2007-11-30T19:02:00.000-05:00

I am sourcing really good things for this production. This production is like the little engine that could ok! We are having this damn thing turn out, even if one of the actors comes to set drunk. This is What not to do on set: The actors edition. I know, I shouldn’t think its funny, because he was totally unprofessional and really wreaking havoc on the production that day.

You Triiiieeed IT! The Angie Martinez Hair and Beauty Expo

2007-11-30T17:31:00.000-05:00

First off let me say, I did not go to the show. I had tickets but there was a schedule conflict so I gave my tickets to my friend and colleague Broklin who does hair. She attended the show and this is where the information comes from. Apparently my girl was quite disappointed at the lack of Hair and Beauty vendors at the event. There was only one makeup vendor and that was Cover

How not to act on set...unless you have no choice!

2007-11-27T00:25:00.000-05:00

So, I am still working on the film I mentioned in a previous post for this Production company. We had a few days off for the holiday break to re-group, as that was needed given some of the mishaps that were occurring on set. Now, I had been debating with myself about telling ya’ll about my fit of rage on set. You know cause I thought that I shouldn’t share it because of how, if viewed by the

My M.A.C. ship sailed along time ago!

2007-11-26T02:44:00.000-05:00

Sometimes in conversation, I get asked the “do you use M.A.C.?" question. I answer the question with actually NO, *gasp* not really*double gasp* In all honesty I couldn’t tell you the last time I bought (gift certificates not included) the brand. I guess, to put it gently, I'm over it and have been for a min. Not to mention reading Kevin'sviews really helped with my decision in no longer

Happy Thanksgiving from Beauty by Uche

2007-11-21T18:12:00.000-05:00

Something Required on Movie Sets

2007-11-15T23:16:00.000-05:00

PATIENCE.... I am working on a film right now that is really....uh...taxing, atleast nerve wise anyway. Although I could list all of the things that were going wrong... I choose to list all of the things that are going RIGHT!1. I am working! I have been putting my focus on really getting more work as a makeup artist. Paid work, let me say even though I am opening up to do more tfp work. I want to

Resource: Rickys!

2007-11-12T01:10:00.000-05:00

SO, In case you didn't know, I also do some special efx makeup. I have done ghosts and zombies, a few wounds and even an eye gauge.(eeew!) I am currently working on a film for Urban Phobia productions and they had even more special effects for me to do,(bloody neck stump anyone?) I was totally excited, I am always down for challenging myself even when I am not as experienced in creating

Working: Zulema Griffin Fashion Show!

2007-11-07T08:55:00.000-05:00

Sorry no post lately, I have had some gigs which have kept me so busy, I am forgetting to go to concerts with friends (Sorry Zeeli-pooh). First up, The Zulema Griffin Fashion show, held at the Gay Life Expo at the Jacob Javitz over the weekend. I have to say...I had a truly amazing expereince with everybody that was there and involved. Zulema's beautiful collection was inspired by Fela Kutis' (

Angie Martinez = Beauty, Since when?

2007-10-31T17:51:00.000-04:00

Since...NOW! Even though I may have never connected the two before. (no shade) Angie Martinez is doing a beauty event at the Hammerstein Ballroom here in NYC!Theres a lot of special guests and performances and even a hair show for you Hairstylists out there. Presented by The Queen Collection from Cover Girl. Check out the website , www.theangiemartinezshow.com for more information and to

Ticket are on sale already!

2007-10-31T16:57:00.000-04:00

The Makeup Show hosted by the Powder group is hitting NYC once again and tickets are going on sale NOW! From The makeup show website:The Makeup Show New York 2008 Sunday May 18 & Monday May 19 For the third time the Makeup Show New York brings the industry together like no other trade event has before. The biggest brands. Top industry exhibitors. Speakers from every area of makeup

Inspirations!

2007-10-30T01:10:00.000-04:00

So I love to find out what inspires people. Being an artist, I feel like I source my creativity from things I have seen, felt, tasted, even smelled. For inspiration, I love to look at flowers, nature and how colors are put together by the creator. I love looking at paintings and this may sound weird but cartoons from the 80's, girly ones that I never liked to admit that I watched...like

Sheckys Night out! (and the first MUA Meetup)

2007-10-26T06:58:00.000-04:00

Sheckys Beauty Night out was, as an event, just okay for me. I knew it would be really consumer based and cater to that market as a opposed to professional makeup artist. However, they had a lot of products that just didnt have anything to do with beauty(in a cosmetic sense). There where a lot of jewerly and clothing designers/boutiques I felt taking up valuable space that another cosmetic

ANTM Cycle 9: The Foolishness

2007-10-25T04:56:00.000-04:00

At first I wasn't going to do it, I wasn't going to post on Americas Next Top Model. However given the latest foolishness, I could not resist. I could not and won't even attempt to do a full out recap for you, especially since Rich over at fourfour does THE BEST RECAPS. I just had to post on Ebony straight stepping off the show like..."Tyra, I don't wanna be here" I just can't believe ol' girl

The Myspace!

2007-10-24T22:29:00.000-04:00

I finally got it right!!!!! I wanted to create a myspace for my blog. I was looking at all the other blogs that have myspaces and decided to go ahead and do the damn thing. This is a cool way to keep up with my developments on the blog and all of my latest post and new features. So add me/us on myspace@ Myspace.com/bbublog and lets be friends!!!!

RESOURCE: Meetup.com

2007-10-19T13:53:00.000-04:00

Earlier this year, I joined meetup.com. It's a website were like minded individuals organize and get together. As a makeup artist, I feel its important to know other peeps involved in the beauty industry. Here is a great way to do it!Click here to check outThe NYC Makeup Artist Meetup Group!

Working: Adha Zelma TFCdP

2007-10-16T19:46:00.000-04:00

I did a TFP/TFCD (Time for print/ time for cd)for a jewelry company named Adha Zelma. Based in Brooklyn, these sisters use culture and adornment for inspiration in all of the pieces. It was a pleasure to work with them and their earrings and necklaces are H-O-T. Now some of you may know how I feel about TFP. I don't do them often because of experiences that were um...lets just say not the ideal

From The Kit: My New Favorite Product

2007-10-16T11:33:00.000-04:00

In a goody bag I received not to long ago they had some of my favorite maybelline products. A couple of tubes of the great lash (pink n green) mascara that I always use and a silver tube called Lash discovery. I actually just got around to using it(lash discovery that is) and I like it....I like it alot!! It as a very thin brush thats perfect for getting those fine hairs some of have on the

Its My Birthday today!

2007-10-11T14:54:00.001-04:00

So, I turn 25 for the third time today ha! just kidding. Today, I am 28. You know, I have this tendency to get real introspective around my birthday. Thinking about my life and such. My mom celebrates her birthday like a New Years Celebration and I pretty much do my own version of that. I celebrate but I also think about all the things I have done, the goals I set and how my life is different

ooohhh Rimmel, You trrriiiied IT!

2007-10-09T21:30:00.000-04:00

SO apparently Rimmel ads have been pulled in London because essentially they gave out right lies misleading statements about the effects of the Magnif'eyes mascara. The company boasted a 70 percent lift because of the " unique vertical life brush" that helps you achieve the photo-shopped " London Look" Rimmel said it had developed existing brush technology by creating a mascara brush that

RtW Paris: Favorite Face Today!

2007-10-08T21:24:00.000-04:00

So my favorite face today of the Ready to wear collections showing in Paris is John Galliano. I do love me some drama and color when it comes to the fashion shows. Especially when there is a clear point of inspiration and reference. The inspirations for Galliano collection was a documentary called Grey Gardens. *shrug, I'm gonna netflix it* Up close it can be off putting for those that don't

Working: Finding Me Film

2007-10-05T19:15:00.000-04:00

My Friend Roger Omeus, (remember that name, he's going to be famous) is self producing, directing his very first film called Finding Me. (talk about getting it done). I agreed to be his jack of all trades makeup artist I wasn't available for all of the shooting dates but for the most part we got it done. I have to first say I had so much fun doing this! Everybody that is/was involved with this

Goal # 234: Zink Magazine

2007-10-05T18:41:00.000-04:00

I love this magazine, they are alway so innovative and edgy. This magazine really celebrates the artistry of Photographers, Makeup Artists and Stylist. Check out these scans from their October issue The Goal: My work will grace the pages of Zink magazine very soon!Check out more of the magazine on there site Zingmag.com check the archives, great images there too!

RnB has gone on to meet its sweet maker -Real Talk-

2007-10-04T16:56:00.000-04:00

So hanging with my brothers a few weeks ago and they were talking about this R.kelly song that is just so funny called Real Talk. I decide well I want to hear it. Why? WHY? See this is the Foolishishness we let these "sangers" tell us is real music. Real talk. (you will get it in a minute) I realize after careful consideration of all the passes we have given him,"Rrra" is just on pure vacation

Kelis is HOT in Bon Magazine

2007-10-02T15:42:00.000-04:00

Look at these hot Pics of Kelis from Bon Magazine, she looks hot with all the color around her eyes and the winged liner! Gorgeous.

Britney Has LOST Custody of her kids

2007-10-01T17:53:00.000-04:00

It just keeps getting worse and worse for this young lady. I have no words, I feel sorry for her. MTV has the full breakdown of her decline

Fall Looks w/ Rodney Cutler

2007-09-28T09:50:00.000-04:00

During the summer, I had the opportunity to conduct an interview with a Famed Fashion Runway/Celebrity Hairstylist named Rodney Cutler.Rodney Cutler has a great sense of what going to be hot this Fall and since it is uh FALL you know, I felt like I could not continue to sit on the fabulous info he gave me on being an artist backstage at Fashion Week, hot looks/products for the fall and whats next

The New Renaissance Harlems Fashion Row show

2007-09-27T19:01:00.000-04:00

The following photos are from the August 16 Fashion Show where I was the lead artist for Denim Library and Montgomery. It was a fabulous experience my first time actually designing a face for a segment in a Runway show. (Thanks Gia)I would like to shout out Team BBU; Naima, Jennifer and Crystal. I could not have done with out you ladies.Denim LibrarySlide Show and Pics From The Montgomery

From the Kit: Summer Leftovers

2007-09-26T22:35:00.000-04:00

I got the chance to really try some great products over the summer. I used them in several projects that I had this summer including my first runway show as a lead artist. A few of the products, I found myself still using to create great fall looks for my clients right now. One of those products was the Makeup Forever Professional Aqua Kit. It came with several waterproof products including my

I heart Santogold!

2007-09-25T15:40:00.000-04:00

After seeing her last night@ Rebel NYC, I have gone from fan to official groupie status! The woman has stage presence(not that I had a doubt, she fronted a band named Stiffed). I love all kinds of music, really anything that speaks to me, and hers does. Its this intensity in her voice, the lyrics the track, all of it. I found out that she wrote most of the album of another artist that first