Represented: Backstage at the Crystal Agency for Makeup Hair and Fashion Styling

Jump Start Your Celebrity Styling Career. Join Crystal Wright. Sun., Dec 7, 2008

Become a Successful Makeup Hair or Fashion Stylist.
Join Crystal Wright. Sun., Dec 7, 2008

Fashion Stylist Lauren Smith Works her Magic for Musician Javen Campbell Once Again

Back in June, we heard about Crystal Agency fashion stylist Lauren Smith who won big points after doing such a great job on styling musician Javen Campbell for his upcoming album “Keeping the Faith”. Well ladies and gentleman she’s done it again! Lauren was booked to work with Javen on his new music video.

 Oh no need to wonder or ask questions, the girl rocked the job! Lauren created five different looks for the video. She said she wanted to give Javen a cross between punk and hip hop type vibe. I'll be sure to upload the video as soon as it's out! I can't wait to see the end results!

Keep up the good work Lauren!

Makeup | Hair | Fashion | NailsWork Behind the Scenes in Print Video Film and TV. Join Crystal Wright for Packaging Your Portfolio.

If working in fashion or entertainment has always been a dream of yours, then you will want to join Crystal Wright, President of the Crystal Agency, and author of The Hair, Makeup & Styling Career Guide for an action-packed 1-Day “Build Your Portfolio and Marketing” workshop for freelance Makeup, Hair and Fashion Stylists.

To learn more about Packaging Your Portfolio visit crystalwrightlive.com

For 15 years Crystal Wright has represented some of the top makeup, hair and fashion stylists in the business. Seven times a year in LA, NY, Chicago and Atlanta she shares everything she knows about how to launch and sustain a successful career as a celebrity makeup, hair or fashion stylist. This is one class you don't want to miss.

Crystal Wright's "Packaging Your Portfolio" workshop takes the mystery out of working behind-the-scenes in print, video film & TV.

This 1-Day class focuses on self-promotion, presentation, negotiation, goal setting, and agency representation for the freelance Makeup Artist, Hair Stylist, or Fashion Stylist.

Get step-by-step instructions on:

• how to build your portfolio,
• getting an agent to represent you,
• where to find the right photographers to test with to build your book,
• what art directors, editors, producers, and photographers want, and
• how much to charge for your services.
• where and how to build a professional website for FREE!
• Create attention getting COMP CARDS like this one

GET STARTED TODAY. CALL US AT: (323) 913-0500 TO REGISTER, or visit crystalwrightlive.com.
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Sunday, December 7, 2008 Los Angeles
LE PARC SUITES HOTEL
733 NORTH KNOLL DRIVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90069
8:30AM – 9:30 Breakfast & Registration
9:30AM - 5:30PM Class

Reserve your space NOW.

Cost:
$459 Regular Admission
$413 Student Admission
$413 2 or More
Payment Plans Available
Take up to 3 Months to Pay. No Interest!

Crystal Agency Goes "Mad Men" Style for 944 Magazine

This just in.. Crystal Agency Team photographer Kevin Michael Schmitz, make up artist Uzmee Krakovs zki, and hair stylist Norma Blaque recently joined forces to create a remarkable photo shoot for 944 magazine's September 2008 issue, titled "Internal Affair". Inspired by the Emmy Award winning television series Mad Men, the group concocted a 1950's style spread, which included $110,000 worth of wardrobe! Goodness graci ous, if only I had that type of budget for my personal wardrobe--that'd be the life!

However, what really stood out most to me were the models glamorously painted faces. So I sat down with make up extraordinaire Uzmee Krakovszki and begged her to spill her secrets.

Q: What make up tips can you give us to achieve the 1950's looks you created?
A: I used all MAC Cosmetics. Let me break it down for you with each facial feature.
Face: For the 50's look you have to have a very matte face. Use only matte foundation as well as matte powder. I had to use a darker powder in order to accentuate the model's facial structures. Of course shimmery powder or foundation would've been easier, but they didn't have those type of products at that time.
Eyebrows: I created very nice, exact, clean drawn eyebrows--not to wide and not too thin. I also made them a little darker than their natural colored brows.
Eyes: Again, I used only matted eye shadows. A white color for the brow bones, brown for the eye crease, and beige for blending the harsh edge of the brown shadow. Most importantly, I drew a thick black line across the lower lid, close to the lashes, using a gel eyeliner.
Mascara: I used black mascara and applied it numerous times to create a very thick lash. The color choice is optional. For example if you have blond eyelashes, then I would recommend a brown mascara. I also used individual false eyelashes to create a more intense look for the eyes.
Cheek: I used a matte pink blush to bring out the lip color which was an orangish, red color. Pink toned blushes will give you a youthful look.
Lips: I used an orangish, red matte lip stick. Using natural tones is another good option.

Well there you have it. I'm holding on to these tips, for my next big night out on the town!

Check out more photos HERE!