Archive for the ‘News & Updates’ Category
Monday, February 15th, 2010 | Posted in News & Updates | No Comments »
I knew 2010 was going to be a special year! I knew it and I felt it..and what a wonderful way to celebrate the love of New Orleans! The New Orleans Saints has WON THE SUPERBOWL! It still feels like a surreal moment and it’s a moment that we will carry forever in our memories!
Like most New Orleaneans, I feel so proud! Not only of what the Saints have accomplished, but also how it has effected the energy of our city! Well, I guess it takes a Saint to bring us closer together! We have overcome so much in the last 4 years and this is something that just makes me smile. I smile for 3 reasons:
1. Because this is my home and I feel like I am a part of this win…as if I was Drew myself . We were all connected to this win, which made us connected to each other.
2. The world saw New Orleans and all of its proud citizens on national television filled with joy, laughter, pride and a contagious amount of energy…which was so much different than the last national picture that was portrayed! We just proved how strong we are and boy…what a comeback!
3. We’re undefeated in every way imaginable! We’re no longer the under dogs and the country better be prepared for what New Orleans will bring to the table this year!
Signing out….WHO DAT!
Kisha
Monday, November 16th, 2009 | Posted in News & Updates | 1 Comment »
Hi Guys…
I know its been a while since we’ve last logged in, but we’ve been super busy doing lots of fun stuff! October and the first 2 weeks of November were filled with a lot of activity and exciting projects. Let’s see…here’s a quick summary of what we we’ve been working on: Ashley worked it out as the Key Makeup Artist at the House of Shock, we did lots of fun makeup for Halloween at the studio, I did makeup for the annual Coyote Ugly calendar (for the second year in a row), we sponsored and provided makeup for Robin Thicke’s listening party, sponsored Fashion Rocks fashion show by creating a look and providing makeup artistry, and of course we had lots of photoshoots, weddings and seeing clients at the studio. We’d love to give a special thanks to our team of makeup artists, Nehaya and Onya, for working with us on Fashion Rocks! We had a blast! !!!!
Smooches,
Kisha
                   
Thursday, September 10th, 2009 | Posted in Inspiration, News & Updates | 1 Comment »
Hey Guys…
Check out this article that was written about me on examiner.com. Krystal Burrell is also a makeup artist in New Orleans and she writes in the beauty column for the examiner.com New Orleans. She features different artists and beauty professionals in the city each week. She also reports other goodies about the beauty industry. She asked if I would mind if she features me and of course I was honored…So check me out in Krystal’s words.
As a New Orleans native, Kisha Williams has done so much for the makeup world of local New Orleans. Discovering her passion for makeup more than 10 years ago, Kisha has touched so many hearts, and faces, with her warming personality and desire to touch the world one brush at a time. Even though she did study marketing at the University of New Orleans, Kisha never lost her passion for makeup artistry. Like most artists, Kisha took a chance and decided to focus on her passion. Working for MAC for 10 years, Kisha moved up quickly due to her work ethic and love for beauty. Starting off as a part-time employee of MAC and finishing as a Retail Manager who has taught other employees the trends and tips of makeup, as well as traveling between New Orleans and Houston teaching, managing and motivating. After working for MAC, Kisha decided to do what her heart felt was right, and necessary, and opened her own makeup studio. Kisha specializes in many aspects of makeup artistry including commercial, runway, bridal, beauty and fashion/editorial. Her skill and determination has allowed her to work with many different celebrities including but not limited to Missy Elliott, Alicia Keys, and PCD. Continuing to grow very strong, Kisha’s career is far from over. She will continue to touch many faces with her skills and definitely deserves to be in the spotlight of makeup artistry in New Orleans.
Click here for the actual article.
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 | Posted in News & Updates, Uncategorized | 1 Comment »
Well, well, well….we finally added some new pics to the website!!! Some of you may have seen “some” of the pics on facebook. Nonetheless, be sure to check out the beauty and fashion/editorial portfolios for both Ashley and me!! We’d love to know what you think!!!!
Smooches,
Kisha
Monday, August 10th, 2009 | Posted in News & Updates | No Comments »
The All About Eyes Makeup Mixer was soooo much fun on yesterday! We had some fabulous models and amazing attendees! We are in the works of planning the next one! So if anyone has ideas on classes that they’d like to see presented, please let us know! We LOVE makeup sooooo much and nothing is more exciting that talking about it with other people! We appreciate all of the LOVE and SUPPORT that we get from everyone! The Lab loves their fans and thank you so much for trusting us!!!!
Smooches
Kisha & Ashley
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 | Posted in News & Updates, Special Projects | 2 Comments »
So Ashley and I are super excited about our All About Eyes Makeup Mixer…its our first class!!! Yay! So let me explain how we came up with the term “makeupmixer:” Instead of referring to our events as an event, class, or workshop, we wanted to put our signature stamp on it! As artists, we are a mixture of all things creative. It’s a mix of product knowledge, technique, tips, color, beauty, style, trend, glamor, runway, couture, amazing interaction, laughter and just some plain ole fun! So we just wanted to mix all of that together and share it with you guys! What better way to celebrate makeup? So we will continue to present you guys with various forms of makeup mixers. So stay tuned!
As of now, here are the details for All About Eyes:
Natural. Smokey. Dramatic. Colorful. Glamorous… It’s all about eyes and how you can transform your eye makeup into something even more amazing! Are you ready to learn the tricks of the trade? Makeup Artists, Ashley Merritt and Kisha Williams will provide a step-by-step tutorial on applying eye makeup. This mixer will be presented by both artists as they create various makeup looks on models as you observe, learn and take notes. Because both Ashley and Kisha want to provide an informative experience for you, they’ve prepared a take-home tool to guide you through re-creating these looks on yourself. Spaces are limited, so please register now to reserve your seat.
What you will learn:
* Creating makeup looks for: a natural look, smokey eye, and dramatic look using bright colors
* Understanding Color Theory in relation to eye makeup
* Defining and Shaping Brows
* Applying False Eyelashes
* Concealing dark circles
* Understanding eye shapes
* Using proper tools/brushes
* Eyeliner techniques
* Product brands
* Must-have products in order to create a flawless eye makeup application
Dates and Times
Session 1: Saturday, August 8, 2009 – 1:00pm-3:00pm
Session 2: Sunday, August 9, 2009 – 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fee:
$75 per person, per session
Please click here to reserve your seat. Spaces are limited. Therefore, your seat will be reserved once payment has been received.
Contact Kisha Williams with your session preference: kisha@tmula.com
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 | Posted in News & Updates | 2 Comments »
Hey Guys,
If you want to take advantage of this and get fabulous makeup and a photography session…call us ASAP to reserve you time!!! Hope to see you guys!
Sunday, May 24th, 2009 | Posted in News & Updates, Product Previews | 4 Comments »
I tried to narrow this down to 5, but it wasn’t a possibility. So, here is my top 10 purchases from The Makeup Show in New York! There was so much to take in, my head was spinning with excitement. We took some insightful workshops and saw tons of amazing products. Now that I have detoxed from all the beautiful stimuli, I’ve put together this list for all the product junkies out there.
10. Makeup Forever Blister Effects Gel - I’m not even completely sure of everything that I can do with it, but I just get so excited about learning new fx stuff! You can make scars, blisters, burns, etc. I can’t wait to find some guinea pigs from the haunted house to help me practice my techniques. Makeup Forever has just about everything you can imagine and I love them for it.
9. Makeup Forever Aqua Black Eye Liner - Like butter! For those of us (me) who are struggling with the beginnings of crapey eye lids, this is a MUST have. Its just the right consistency to help your brush smooth right over fine lines and not crinkle up in the texture of the skin. I’ve been struggling with relearning my own eyes due to the texture changes in my skin and this eye liner made me wave my hand in the air and shout “hallelujah!”
8. aDesign Flat Top Foundation Brush - It just buffs my liquid foundation so smoothly into the skin. I absolutely love fluffy brush for buffing liquid foundations, but some times I like the coverage I can get from a more firm bristled brush. This one gives me both and I can use it to build if I’m using powder foundation, too! And even though I’m the type to use 10 different brushes on my own makeup just for fun, its not practical for appointments! This brush is multipurpose, making it a must have for my kit.
7. Cylinder Brush Holder by Alcone - Kisha and I have been looking for one of these forever! Its hard, so it can protect my brushes when its closed. It unsnaps into 2 pieces that stand up on my station. I can use one side for clean brushes and the other side for my dirty brushes so I don’t have to lay them on my station!
6. Mally Eye Brightener - I’m usually not one for the “as seen on tv” infomercial makeup, but Mally Beauty really does have great products. Whether this concealer is a gimmick or not, I’m sold. Its a powder that turns to a liquid when you rub it with your finger. You pat it under your eyes with your ring finger and it sets back to powder! The coverage is about medium and it has a very natural finish. I love it!
5. Mally Perfect Prep Primer - Its like silk and velvet had a baby face primer! It feels so smooth on the skin and helps to diminish the appearance of your pores. I don’t care for the fragrance it has, but I can ignore it because I love the feel of the primer that much. I think anyone who uses face primer should try it and I hope you like it as much as I do!
4. Breakfast at Cafeteria - Okay, its not a product, but it deserves to be mentioned! They had cheese grits!!!! Do you know how hard it is to find grits for breakfast up north???? Not to mention warm flaky croissants with honey butter, and pancakes with cinnamon butter, fresh berries, and organic maple syrup. They had really good coffee, too. Cafeteria, you will be missed!
3. Face Atelier Pro Ultra Foundation Set - I didn’t mean to cheat on Armani, but this foundation is amazing. It gives great coverage and looks like natural skin. Its not too dewy, and not too matte, its just right. I still like to give it a once over with some powder. It looks great set lightly with MAC Mineralize Skinfinish pressed powder. My only complaint would be that the kit they were selling didn’t have any deep dark shades, but still a great buy.
2. OCC Lip Tar - It might just be the best thing since sliced bread. This is a heavy duty, super pigmented lip product and its smooth on you lips. It goes on glossy and sets down to a long lasting satiny finish. There is a clear if you want to keep it shiny. They are completely opaque and they come in techno color. I got one of every shade that was left! The best part is that there are only 4 ingredients listed aside from the pigments and its a totally vegan product. One drop will cover your whole lips. I could rave about it for an hour. Every makeup artists needs them in their kit!
Drum roll, please!
1. 2 free round trip tickets to Hawaii!!!! - Of course this is my favorite!!! There was a rolling case with light bulbs inside of it being sold by Giselle Cosmetics. If you purchased the case complete with the entire line of their loose powder mineral pigments, foundations, and blushes for $399, they threw in 2 tickets to Hawaii. Now I sound like an infomercial! I flew to Maui last September and it was 4 times that much for 2 tickets. I still almost don’t believe it. Similar cases sell online for around $1000. The makeup didn’t blow my mind. But, even if I threw away the case and all the makeup (I wouldn’t waste product!), it was worth purchasing just for dirt cheep air fair to the most beautiful place on earth.
Thank you all for being so patient and reading through all my ranting!
Ashley
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 | Posted in News & Updates | No Comments »
Hi Everyone,
Finally we got pics of the studio! So we hope all of you would love to come in and play with tons of makeup!
Smooches,
Ashley and Kisha
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 | Posted in News & Updates | 1 Comment »
The wait is over…The Makeup Lab Artistry is here and you’re invited to celebrate the launch of its new website and makeup studio. The Makeup Lab features Makeup Artists Kisha Williams and Ashley Merritt. Please join the artists as they introduce their talent.
To learn more about the lab and view artists’ portfolios, please visit www.themakeuplabartistry.com
Complimentary Labtinis will be served until midnight and fabulous prizes are given throughout the night.
We look forward to seeing you so don’t miss out!
Smooches:-)
Kisha and Ashley
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