Make-Up Banter with Sole Alberti...

Make-up artist, Sole Alberti, did a fabulous job creating the flirty and sexy faces of Veronica and the V-Squad for my short film, I HEART VERONCIA MARTIN. She used the same high-school feel (sans the dew) to paint the face of awkward outcast, Darby.

(Sole Alberti (left) with Cameron Richardson/ Veronica Martin (right)

Below, read Sole's step by step make-up application process and discover the products that she used!






"For the girls of I Heart Veronica Martin, I started off by using a light, oil free lotion with spf 30 by Dermalogica. I wanted to keep their lovely faces protected from the intense sun. I then used TruBlend foundation by COVERGIRL.

I wanted to give the girls a natural dewey look so I used COVERGIRL TruBlend Naturally luminous blush powder in pure romance. It creates a beautiful rouge on the apples of the cheeks with just the perfect amount of sparkle and shine. I then used natural tones on the eyes ranging from light browns to neutral pinks and beiges.

On their eyelashes, once they were curled, I applied the COVERGIRL Lash Exact waterproof mascara. They were doing a lot of cheering and dancing in the scorching heat, so I wanted to make sure the mascara did not run. It worked wonders! I was also very pleased with the wand of the mascara. It allowed me to get really close to the lash line and separate the eye lashes in the most fabulous fashion.

On their lips, I used a two step lip gloss by COVERGIRL Outlast Double Lip Shine in pink 205 and Clear 005 to give their lips extra shine.








For the cheering scenes, I used Clarins After Sun Moisturizing Spray all over their bodies for a natural shimmer and glow. In addition, I mixed water and glycerine to manufature that sexy, sweaty effect. After a long day, the girls still looked perfectly dewey and beautiful!

On Carla Gallo (Darby), who was not doing any cheering, I stuck to the same look I gave the other girls but kept the shine down and matted the colors a little bit. I wanted to create the effect that she was low maintenance with her look. Just very simple and casual. I used the same products but with a way lighter touch.


All in all the girls all looked amazing on and off screen. Since they were being shot in HD which picks up every pore, I made sure that the skin was very even. The foundation was great for that. I had to get in real close and make sure they were always perfect. They of course made my job very easy with their beautiful skin and glowing features!

GO V-SQUAD!!!!!"


(Veronica, V-Squad, Darby and the Director... ME!!!)

***Special thanks to Brent Poer who hooked us up with the Cover Girl Cosmetics. Without Brent, this movie would cease to exist! We Heart You, Brent!!!***

It's a WRAP!!!

The movie finally wrapped!!!
Here are some stills from the final two days of filming... All the cheerleaders are wearing American Apparel, fabulously styled by my wardrobe savior, Jessica Solomon.

The V Squad(from left): Actresses Kelly Kruger, Julia Lehman, Melissa Ordway, Bevin Prince, and Cameron Richardson.








(The V Squad with actress Carla Gallo - far left - and me in the middle - holding a spirit stick!)

I'll be writing more about the make-up with an interview from my incredible make-up artist, Sole Alberti...

For Your Viewing Pleasure...

A picture taken through the monitor of my short film, I Heart Veronica Martin, (played by the talented Cameron Richardson) talking on the phone (ala Lolita style close-up)...



Just look at those lips! Thanks Cover Girl!!!

Movie Making...

... is the best!

We are having a great time, getting fabulous performances and, of course, beautiful shots!

I'm exhausted.... 7AM call time in the morning... but here are some stills from today's shoot.

"The Morning After"

Cameron Richardson (left) and Carla Gallo (right) - slating for the scene.

"Fantasy in Pink"

Cameron Richardson looking sexy in Cover Girl Cosmetics... at her vanity table.

"Prank Caller"

Cameron Richardson (that's a blue clay mask on her face... pretending to cover zits - FYI - in reality, her skin is flawless!)

Make-Up Artist and the Muse

Make-Up artist Sole Alberti giving last minute touch-ups to Cameron Richardson... moments prior to shooting the scene!

"Veronica and the Director"

Cameron Richardson (left) and Sarah Howard (me!!!) - blocking a scene - (through the mirror).



***All still courtesy of my fab cinematographer, Noah Rosenthal***

More stills to come...

I'm Shooting a MOVIE!!!!

I know what you're thinking, how does making a movie have anything to do with beauty?

Well, for starters, filmmaking is an aesthetic medium - it's about a visceral connection with the film and it's audience. Movies are beautiful in their own right, even if the subject matter is griddy and/ or scary. Do you actually know how much work goes into making a film? It's a collaborative experience, thus experts from all different disciplines come together to provide their voice, their take on the writer's story.

So even if you don't buy that filmmaking has anything to do with beauty in a "beauty banter" way, you'll at least recognize that two of these departments, wardrobe and make-up, are all about the beauty!

I have written a short film that I will begin directing tomorrow. Along for the ride, are some fabulous individuals whose time, skills and efforts will make this an unforgettable experience.

Thanks to Cover Girl Cosmetics for their generous donation and incredible make-up (see, I told you it would have something to do with beauty!). All of the actresses will be wearing Cover Girl Cosmetics!
Make-up artist Sole Alberti will be glamming up the girls!

And thanks to American Apparel for donating our ENTIRE wardrobe! These talented actresses are sure to look fabulous in American Apparel's fun and flirty clothing!

So, I will be writing about my filmmaking experience for the next couple of days... And I'll be sure to provide tons of pics of hair, make-up and clothes!

Here's a preview of my five cheerleaders!



(From Left: Melissa Ordway, Kelly Kruger, Cameron Richardson, Bevin Prince and Julia Lehman)

And another picture ala Virgin Suicides...




So stay tuned... and visit beauty banter every day for updates!