February 2012
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Aveda’s Jon Reyman styles sleek and minimalist hair for the Betsey Johnson autumn winter 2012 show at New York Fashion Week.
“Betsey’s collection is a celebration of the 1960’s, when she began her career in fashion,” says Reyman. “The hair styling echoes the era’s silhouette in a straightforward and youthful way; it’s reminiscent of Twiggy.”
BRAID STYLING...
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Editorial
J’Adore Winter Issue photo: Allen Chu makeup & hair: Alex LaMarsh wardrobe: Juliet Vo model: Alex Abercrombie Face= Jeune d’Age Organics, OC Eight, Benefit Cosmetics, Estee Lauder, Lash Royalty
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Check out these very cool looks and “how to” from Aveda’s Jon Reyman for the Betsey Johnson Autumn/Winter 2012 show at New York Fashion Week
Q: What was your inspiration? How did you collaborate with the designer to create the hair style?
Jon Reyman: “Betsey’s designs have so much personality; we didn’t want the hair to compete. We styled a look that mimics the long,...
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Editorial
J’Adore Winter Issue photo: Allen Chu makeup & hair: Alex LaMarsh wardrobe: Juliet Vo model: Alex Abercrombie Face= Jeune d’Age Organics, OC Eight, Benefit Cosmetics, Estee Lauder, Lash Royalty, Lime Crime Cosmetics
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POREfessional
Check out some more super cuteness that I worked on for Benefit Cosmetics. I love these gals!
http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/brand/beautyschool/beyondthegloss/the-porefessional-before-and-after
Suggestions
My blog is all que’d up with a fresh post ever day for the next 14 days. I am taking request for topics to cover as well as photos you’d like to have me break down for you as to techniques and products used. My inbox awaits! Alex @ alexlamarsh.com
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Editorial
J’Adore Winter Issue photo: Allen Chu makeup & hair: Alex LaMarsh wardrobe: Juliet Vo model: Alex Abercrombie Face= Jeune d’Age Organics, OC Eight, Benefit Cosmetics, Estee Lauder, Lash Royalty
NYC
I’ll be in NYC the 3rd-11th of March. Are you ready NYC?
Help spread the word. Share my page!!! →
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Benefit vs. ModCloth "Get The Look"
This was such a total blast to shoot! I loved the crew, clothes and creating the looks. :) Could my job get anymore fun? SO if you are looking to “Get the Look” for your Valentine check out the link and have some fun with your makeup. Makeup by myself.
*Note to self, make sure you get a manicure before the next “Get the Look” shoot. lol
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January 2012
15 posts
Casting
CASTING: Real People for a NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL ad.
Looking for outliers. Specifically Alternative/Interesting types, a man with Amish style beard (or willing to cut in that style), Men and Women 60-75 yrs old, All races
20 or so participants needed for 1-2 hours on Tuesday (Jan 31st). North County San Diego.
Please send contact details and current images (cell phone images are fine)...
On the road again!
Flying to San Francisco tonight for a super fun shoot with Benefit Cosmetics. I hate waiting for planes but love being on them!
AlexLaMarsh.com →
Ceck out my newly redesigned site!! I am so in love with it. There are new photos, videos and more. A big thanks is to Creative Cocoon Productions for the design. Please check it out and share it!!
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Glowing and natural
I love this photo because it shows how much work a team can put into making a beautiful image look like nothing was done to it. The photographer Allen Chu worked to light it properly then finished it off by retouching it perfectly. The model Serena Tham @ Photogenics works to take care of her skin and is comfortable in front of the camera. I used great primer, concealer where needed, cheek...
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NYC in Feb and March
I’ll to be in NYC the last week of Feb and first week of March. I’ll also be setting up shoots, meetings, etc. If you are a model, hair person, photographer, designer, or general industry person please feel free to drop me a line to set something up!
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Color crimes...
Makeup/Hair: Alex LaMarsh Photo: Christopher Kern Model: Morgan @ Stars Lipsticks/Brows courtesy of Lime Crime
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Gold rush
Makeup/Hair: Alex LaMarsh
Photo: Stephen McClure
Model: Sugar
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smolder
Makeup/Hair: Alex LaMarsh
Photo: Allen Chu
Model: Madeleine @ Vision LA
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Rose of any other shadow...
Makeup/Hair: Alex LaMarsh
Photo: Allen Chu
Model: Madeleine @ Vision LA
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Shy Violet...
Makeup/Hair: Alex LaMarsh
Photo: Allen Chu
Model: Madeleine @ Vision LA
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Guess Model Julia Lescova
Makeup/Hair: Alex LaMarsh
Photo: Mark Sacro
Model: Julia Lescova
Styling: Juliet Vo
December 2011
7 posts
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Hair
Makeup/Hair: Alex LaMarsh
Photo: Christopher Kern
Model: Morgan Olson @ Stars SF
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The Cutie
Makeup/Hair: Alex LaMarsh
Photo: Allen Chu
Model: Madeleine @ Vision LA
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Fitness
I’ve always wanted some Self magazine style fitness images in my portfolio. After patiently waiting here they are! I am pretty fond of them myself. :)
Makeup/Hair: Alex LaMarsh Image: Laura Doss Styling: Janice
November 2011
4 posts
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Lace
Makeup: Alex LaMarsh Photo: Mark Sacro Hair: Lucie Doughty Wardrobe: Julie Vo Photo Assistants: Efren Beltran & Chip Morton Fabric courtesy of Caryn Hofmann
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Front Page @ Benefit Cosmetics...
You’ll find images I did makeup for. I shared them below but be sure to check them out on the site yourself!
Makeup: Alex LaMarsh Hair: Lucie Doughty Photo: Christopher Kern Styling: Ken Baldwin Client: Benefit Cosmetics
Looking for a cool location for a photoshoot. Like a house, hotel or nightclub. If you have one and would like some extra cash, your location filled with tv stars, credit in a print publication & have your location seen on TV drop me a note.
I am looking for a production assistant for the 12th, 13th and 14th. Drop me a note if interested.
October 2011
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New agency & new photos!
Hey guys, sorry for being MIA. Between work, travel, broken fingers and moving to a new home my internet ramblings have become scarce. I wanted to share some good news & some lovely new photos with you.
1st I’d like to announce I am now being rep’ed nationally by Wilhelmina. I am very excited to work with them, and my agent is a doll. They are launching a new section to their...
September 2011
5 posts
Life...
My life is pretty unbelievable. Last night I was part of a wedding in the middle of Times Square which, was amazingly romantic, and wrapped up my night by being a makeup artist/photo assistant all over the streets of Manhattan. Today its photo time in Central Park.
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Beauty Breakdown
I love natural beauty, I can’t deny it. I LOVE it! Here are a couple shots from a recent shoot with the super sweet & super awesome Thuy Tran. The Beauty Breakdown is below the images.
Which one is your fave?
Makeup/Hair: Alex LaMarsh Images: Thuy Tran Model Juliet @ Vision
Primer: Jeune d’age Serum Oil Control: OC Eight Glow: Moonbeam by Benefit Cosmetics Cheeks:...
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Facebook Page
I just spent some time updating my FB page! Please spread the word about it and be sure to “Like” it if you haven’t already. http://www.facebook.com/alexlamarshmakeup
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Behind the scenes
I figured I’d start sharing some of my goofy BTS shots on here. Feel free to laugh at me, I do it all the time. :-P
These are a couple shots from today at El Matador beach with the lovely Jessica Cook & Thuy Tran. Most of my BTS are pretty silly, these are just of the lovely view & the lovely Jessica. Today was such a beautiful day in California!
August 2011
9 posts
Website updated
Check it out! Fully updated website with tons of new photos fresh from the oven…
http://www.alexlamarsh.com/
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Growgirl
I had the joy of working with ex-Blair Witch Project actress Heather Donohue for her just released book Growgirl. The always amazing Michele Clement brought me on board for it & it was an adventurous shoot. Super fun, super amazing, something to remember. If you want the details of the shoot please check out Michele’s blog with all the crazy work she put into getting the pot plants for...
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Such a cool fashion spread! →
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Benefit Cosmetics
Here is a really cute blog post from the wonderful Hilary at Benefit Cosmetics about a recent shoot I did with them.
http://blog.benefitcosmetics.com/2011/07/28/behind-the-scenes-take-2/