Makeup Classes Saturday September 29th

Hi Everyone! I am offering two makeup classes Saturday September 29th through the City of Mission Viejo at the P Murray Community Center. 1) Makeup 101 with Debra Johnson 2:30 – 4pm I will teach you basic skin care, proper placement, technique, and colors that will best suit you for a fresh new makeup look this season. Bring your favorite foundation, brushes, mirror, and makeup bag for assessment. You will leave this class feeling confident and you’ll look your best every day. You will have fun creating a new look and have the opportunity to win fabulous makeup prizes! Sign …

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Rachel Zoe for Exude

Style Icon Rachel Zoe is the Brand Ambassador for Exude Lipstick! Exude is a brand new line of lipsticks and glosses with an easy no mess application. The brand markets it as “a lipstick for the 21st century woman”. In addition to the brilliant applicator, Exude offers gorgeous shades for everyone. For fall, I recommend “Cranberry” Lip Creme paired with “Crimson” Lip Gloss. As Rachel Zoe would say, “it’s bananas”! ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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Gorgeous eyes with Dolce & Gabbana!

Have you updated your makeup look for fall? Take a look at the Dolce & Gabbana Smooth Eye Colour Quads. I just love “Champagne”,  with soft plums and charcoal for that smokey evening look. For an everyday look, try the Smooth Eye Colour Quad in “Cocoa”. With their rich browns and peaches, you will sure to be in trend this fall! Finish your new eye makeup look with D&G’s “Secret Eyes” Mascara, to lengthen and define your lashes. Enjoy! ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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Go Red!

As a professional makeup artist, I’m always sure to be up to date on the newest looks for the season. I’m so excited to share that the latest trend for fall is juicy red lips and shades of coordinating nail polish! Gucci expresses this look best in their Fall-Winter 2011-2012 campaign. Just gorgeous! To get this look, try using MAC Red lipstick paired with Good To Be Bad Sheen Supreme Lipstick. Use Essie “A List” polish to top off this glam look! Enjoy! ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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Prada Get’s Peachy

Prada goes peach for their new fall campaign! To get this look try using Nars duo cream eyeshadow in Summer Time, Silvana blush, and Honolulu Honey for lips! ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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Makeup 101 Class Saturday July 16th

Hello Students! My last Makeup 101 Class for the summer is scheduled for Saturday July 16th from 1-3pm in Mission Viejo. Here is the link to sign up! https://econnect.cityofmissionviejo.org/Activities/ActivitiesAdvSearch.asp Reference Course Number: 2350 I look forward to seeing you there! ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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Makeup for Photography

Makeup for Photography! I am very excited to announce that I will be presenting my makeup artistry work on July 21st during the open forum at the Orlando Perez Photography Studio in Orange County starting at 6:30pm! Orlando Perez has monthly meetings at his studio for makeup artists, models and photographers to talk about makeup, photo shoots, different styles of beauty and what is required and needed to achieve in a certain look. These meet ups are for those in the local photography industry to share their expertise with others. There is no charge for this open forum discussion. Orlando Perez …

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Bright Shades for Summer!

Bright Shades For Summer! Flipping through the latest fashion magazines, I’ve noticed that the trend for summer is bright lips. Recreate this luscious lip by trying MAC’s Neon Orange mixed with Ever Hip lipsticks! Photo courtesy of W Magazine-June Issue. ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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Flawless January Jones

Flipping through the latest W Magazine, I ran across a stunning photo of January Jones, actress staring in the much anticipated X-Men: First Class movie out June 3rd. Keep reading to learn how to get her flawless makeup look! Working as a Fashion Makeup Artist in Orange County, I always have clients wanting to recreate a certain look they see on tv or in a magazine. Get January Jones Flawless look! : Prep face with moisturizer and add an eyeshadow base to the lids. Apply a vanilla eyeshadow all over the eye. Add a peach shadow to the lid and …

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Q&A-Concealer

The “Just Ask” Makeup Contest was a great success! I truly enjoyed answering everyone’s makeup related questions. A huge thank you to all that participated! Here is one of my favorites: Q. What’s the best concealer I can get without looking packed or that gets in my fine lines? A. I like the the MAC Studio Finish Concealer. Use with the 195 concealer brush. Remember a little bit goes a long way. Make sure to put concealer on after your foundation. This way, you end up using less product and you avoid the cake like effect. More makeup Q&A coming soon! ♥ Debra …

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Lady Gaga-Recreate her makeup look!

MAC’s Viva Glam spokesperson for 2011, Lady Gaga. Find out how you can recreate her glowing makeup look! Prep the eye with MAC’s Prep + Prime Eye Dust MAC Vanilla eyeshadow all over the lid up to the brow, add MAC Phloof! eyeshadow to the lid, apply MAC Folie eyeshadow in the crease, and on the outer corner of the lid add MAC Twinks eyeshadow Add your favorite black liner and MAC Plush Lash mascara for those gorgeous lashes! Prep the face with your favorite moisturizer, add MAC Studio Fix Fluid, dust lightly with powder to set Apply MAC Pinch …

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The Makeup Artist

As a Makeup Artist in Orange County, there are always fabulous opportunities to create art and do what I love. I was truly honored when Sarah Choi and Susan Hong from I61studio contacted me to do an interview to learn more about my art and inspiration. I would like to thank them personally for doing such a fantastic job on this story. To learn more about me and my makeup artistry please click here! Debra of Makeup By Debra I61studio: How long have you been a makeup artist? Debra: Officially since 2007. I was certified as a professional makeup artist …

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Get Gwyneth’s Look!

Gwyneth Paltrow looked stunning at this year’s Academy Awards wearing a gorgeous Calvin Klein dress. Her makeup and hair was absolutely flawless! Here’s how to recreate her makeup look: Prep face with your favorite moisturizer. Try Neutrogena’s Healthy Defense Daily Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin with SFP to protect the face. Apply a buildable foundation such as MAC’s Studio Fix Fluid. Dust with a light powder to set the foundation. Use a base on the eyelid for long lasting eyeshadow. Add a peach eyeshadow to the lid, a light brown in the crease, and a burgundy shade on the corner and …

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Makeup 101 Classes

These makeup classes will be offered through the cities of Mission Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita. This class will teach you basic skin care, proper placement, technique, and colors that will best suit you. Bring your favorite foundations, brushes, and makeup bag for assessment. You will leave this class feeling confident and you’ll look your best everyday. Please bring a mirror with you the day of class. Samples will be supplied! MISSION VIEJO: Class dates are as follows: Saturday 3-12-2011 from 1pm-3pm Saturday 5-14-2011 from 1pm-3pm They will be offered through the City of Mission Viejo at the Jacaranda B-NPM …

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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA-MAKEUP 101 WITH DEBRA JOHNSON

As a Professional Makeup Artist in Orange County, I have enjoyed teaching 1 on 1 makeup lessons to all age groups. I’ve decided to open up the learning experience to an entire class full of participants. These makeup classes are offered through the City of Rancho Santa Margarita at 22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita 92688. Class dates are as follows: 3/01/2011 7-9pm Ages 18+ 3/15/2011 7-9pm Ages 13-17 4/5/2011 7-9pm Ages 18+ 4/19/2011 7-9pm Ages 13-17 5/3/2011 7-9pm Ages 18+ 5/17/2011 7-9pm Ages 13-17 This class will teach you basic skin care, proper placement, technique, and colors that will …

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Wedding Planning Season Is Here!

Wedding Planning Season! I’m happy to share that my makeup work was featured on the cover of COAST Magazine February Issue in addition to a five page bridal fashion spread! I must say that I was thrilled with excitement to be working with such an amazing team and shooting at the beautiful Mission Inn located in Riverside, California. I would like to thank Ralph Palumbo, the photographer for this shoot, for inviting me to be part of his team. It has been an amazing experience to shoot an editorial piece like this one! Also, thank you to Shonna Guinn, hairstylist …

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Mission Viejo – Makeup 101 with Debra Johnson

Makeup Classes in Orange County, CA – As a Professional Makeup Artist in Orange County, I have enjoyed teaching 1 on 1 makeup lessons to all age groups. I’ve decided to open up the learning experience to an entire class full of participants. These basic makeup classes will be offered on Saturday 3-12-2011 from 1pm-3pm and on Saturday 5-14-2011 from 1pm-3pm. They will be offered through the City of Mission Viejo at the Jacaranda B-NPM Community Center at 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92792. This class will teach you basic skin care, proper placement, technique, and colors that will best …

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Jessica Szohr-Get her look!

By now everyone must have seen the video of Gossip Girl’s Jessica Szohr’s photoshoot for Sobe’s new Lifewater ad campaign. She looks amazing! Here is how to get her look! First use a nice light weight moisturizer; try MAC’s Studio Moisture Fix. Once moisturizer is dry, apply a liquid foundation evenly on the face. Dust a light powder over the foundation to seal. Use MAC eyeshadows in Malt, Soft Brown, Brun, and Vanilla on the lid. Line top and bottom of the eye with a black eyeliner pencil. Smudge the undereye liner with a q-tip to give that light smokey …

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Recreate this look – Leighton Meester!

Working as a Makeup Artist in Orange County, California, I’m always reading fashion magazines to check out the latest makeup, hair, and wardrobe trends. I ran across this great photo of Leighton Meester in the latest issue of Allure Magazine. I just absolutely loved the makeup and thought you would too! To recreate this makeup look, apply a soft beige shadow on the lid, try MAC Brule. In the crease apply MAC Soft Brown eyeshadow. On the corner and under the eye add a reddish brown shadow such as MAC Folie. Add several coats of a black lash plumping mascara …

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Winter Skin

Winter Skin! Remember to wash your face in the morning and at night. Use a heavy moisturizer like MAC Studio Moisture Cream to keep your skin silky smooth. Exfoliate only once a week during the cold weather months. Don’t forget to use a foundation that has SPF. Even in the winter we need to protect our skin! ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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Lash Tip!

Lash Tip! Want to wear those gorgeous lashes to your next holiday party? Use this tip: Before applying lashes, let glue become tacky. This will allow a smooth quick application and the lashes will stay put. ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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Jessica Alba-Gorgeous!

Jessica Alba Cover of Elle Magazine-Recreate this look! Foundation: MAC Studio Fix Liquid Powder: Mary Kay Mineralize Powder Lid: MAC Shroom, Brun, and Vanilla Shadows Blush: MAC Dame and Melba Lipliner: MAC Dervish Lipstick: MAC Viva Glam V Mascara: Ultimate by Mary Kay Brows: MAC Lingering Enjoy! ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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Michelle Williams-Get her look!

Michelle Williams looking beautiful! Recreate this look: Foundation: MAC Studio Fix Fluid Powder: MAC Studio Fix Eyeshadow: MAC Malt and Vanilla Eyeliner: MAC Blacktrack Mascara: MAC Plushlash Brow: MAC Strut Blush: Nars Orgasm Lipstick: MAC Viva Glam Cindi Lip Liner: MAC Brick Enjoy! ♥ Debra Johnson Makeup Artist Orange County, California Don’t forget to share, and comment!

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