I mean really...who lit Pharrell for this photo shoot. This is the cover? Why he got to look ashy?! WTF....Pharrell is a really good looking guy and you made him look like....THIS!
Yeah you you tried it Nylon. Even if you don't put African Americans on the cover often, you could have gone the extra mile to light the boy properly.
Not feeling it.....
Sometimes, when I am not working or not booking as much as I would like, I scan craigslist to see if there is anything that I would be interested in doing or maybe submitting my portfolio for some of the (few) paying and (loads) non-paying gigs. I ran across this post in the TV, Film Section. Please note all words in red are my personal edits and red flags.
Ad:
CASTING MAKEUP ARTISTS & MAKEUP ENTHUSIASTS
Date:
WE ARE looking for the best that NYC has to offer. Whether you are trained or self-taught? Pro or amateur, this will be the opportunity of a lifetime. We would like all types, from the uptown sophisticate to the downtown bohemian
A new reality TV show starring a fairly popular makeup artist is seeking makeup artists & makeup enthusiasts with all levels of experience to put their skills to the test for an opportunity to be taught by the best in the business and take their careers to the next level! There will be an unforgettable prize for one winner.
You must have a passion for makeup! Showcase your skills and creativity through various challenges and projects on national T.V.!
SEEKING:
Men and Women 21-38
Please submit the following: Name, Age, Phone Number, Current Photo & A brief paragraph telling us a little bit about yourself.
SEND INFO TO: sayno names...sparethe blames@whoknows.com
Show is shooting in Los Angeles for 7 weeks starting in mid-April.
Accommodations and airfare will NOT be provided for...
Now why did they get the "you tried it" you ask? Well while this maybe a great opportunity, What reality show is so great that you have to pay for your own accommodation and airfare to participate? Thats like Tyra asking Chicks who participate in America's Next Top Model for Rent... Really?!
What will be the unforgettable prize? Being reimbursed for participating?
I don't get it. If you do...please comment and explain...
If you want the actual email because you are down with this foolishness. I will send it to you...(no judgments) However This Craigslist ad gets a "You TRIIIIIIIED IT!"
~Uche~
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 girl. (the sponsor, so that makes sense). Hardly any Hair product vendors attended the show. There was however, Def Jam and a few other labels giving away all the free posters you could want and stand.
Even though Cover girl was the sponsor of the event there was no product giveaways from them. After you stood inline to be matched in the Queen Collection. You were to go downstairs and PURCHASE the makeup. There were a few demonstrations of the 30-minute blowouts a “panel discussion” and a Fantasy Hair Competition but that was it. Now after all of the “events” there was to be a concert featuring Trey Songs and F-a-b-o-l-o-u-s and the dream. Now, My girl Broklin was not and did not stay for that, she left and went to Macys across the street.
My 2 cents: Now I can understand this is the first “ Beauty expo” for Angie Martinez, so there will be some things that she can work on for the next one (they said “First Annual”, I assume there will be another). As a professional artist, I know my girl Broklin had some expectations. Look, when you say the word “expo” to Hair and Skin care professionals we have flashes of new product exclusives, discounts on merchandise and accessories, information on new technology and classes. This expo however seemed to be a big advertisement for the Queen Collection and a Concert with some little hair stuff in the middle. I mean, I still have yet to see pictures of everybody who was scheduled to be there (Eve? Keysha Cole? The Queen herself?) So the Angie Martinez Hair and Beauty Expo gets the “You triiieed it” of the week. Though, I am sure it will be better next time! Hey, it was the first one.
~Uche~
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 provided greater lash lift and claimed it had tested the claim of 70 per cent more lash lift on ten female panellists.
It provided a table and a sample before and after shot, claiming the results showed the average increase in lash lift from roof to tip was 74.7 per cent.
The Broadcast Advertising Clearance Centre (BACC) said they were satisfied that the demonstration sequences were an accurate reflection of the capabilities of the product and supported the claims made in the TV ad.
However, the ASA concluded that it could not be proved the lashes weren't false - and ordered the company not to repeat the claims. It also found the 70 per cent claim could be misleading. source
I say good...most Rimmel ads are not that great anyway. I mean Kate Moss is one of the most in demand models in the world and they make her look...blah most of the time. I mean look at the other ad campaigns she has done.
