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 Community Center at 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92792.

To sign up online, please CLICK HERE

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA:

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

These classes will be held at the Bell Tower Recreation Center, 22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita.

To sign up please CLICK HERE

Ages 18+
Go to BROWSE ACTIVITIES
Category is ADULT
Type is EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT
Scroll down the page to MAKEUP 101

Ages 13-17
Go to BROWSE ACTIVITIES
Category is TEEN
Type is EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT
Scroll down the page to MAKEUP 101

Hope to see you there!

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Country Bride

Photoshoot for Coast Magazine Bridal Fashion Spread 2011

Photographer: Ralph Palumbo, Makeup: Debra Johnson (me), Hair: Shonna Guinn, Model: Remington Nelson, Wardrobe: Maly

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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 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!

To sign up please CLICK HERE

Ages 18+
Go to BROWSE ACTIVITIES
Category is ADULT
Type is EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT
Scroll down the page to MAKEUP 101

Ages 13-17
Go to BROWSE ACTIVITIES
Category is TEEN
Type is EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT
Scroll down the page to MAKEUP 101

Hope to see you there!

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Wedding Planning Season Is Here!

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 from Legends Ladera Ranch Salon, Rebecca Salimpour from Natural Charms, who created a stunning flower arrangement seen in this photo, Lacy James from Next Models for looking fantastic, Enzoani for the gorgeous wedding dress, and finally, a special thanks to Taylor Palumbo, Assistant Photographer, for assisting with everything from flowers, to wardrobe, to lighting.

I must admit that I truly enjoy being a Makeup Artist in Orange County, California. The possibilities are endless! More photos of this experience to come!

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Mission Viejo – 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 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 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!

To sign up online, please CLICK HERE

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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 effect. Add a few coats of mascara; try Cover Girl’s Lashblast Volume Blasting Mascara. Fill in the eyebrows lightly using MAC’s Lingering Eyebrow Pencil. Dust Orgasm blush by NARS on the apples of the cheeks. Apply a matte lipstick like Kiss by Cover Girl.

Enjoy your new look!

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Long Beach Fashion Shoot

I’m always excited  to work with Shawn Arrington, Beauty and Fashion Photographer located in Long Beach, California. We typically start the shoot mid morning with makeup and hair, then move into wardrobe styling. Final touch ups are made and then we are ready to shoot!

Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist : Debra Johnson (me)
Photographer: Shawn Arrington
Model: Summer
Wardrobe Stylist: Cara Bloom

I truly was blessed to work with such an amazing team. Stay posted for more exciting images from my photoshoots!

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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 to finish those sultry eyes. For cheeks, dust a light layer of MAC Melba blush. To get those gorgeous lips, use MAC Red lipstick paired with MAC Brick liner. Finally, add a little clear gloss right in the middle of the bottom lip for a sexy pout.

Enjoy your new look!

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Get Taylor Momsen’s Look

Check out Taylor Momsen in the new John Galliano’s Parlez-Moi d’Amour fragrance ad campaign.

Click here to view the video

To achieve her makeup look use MAC eyeshadows-Silver Ring, Typographic, Wedge, Carbon, and Vanilla on the eye. For lips try MAC liner in Subculture and Underage Lipgloss. Dust cheeks with MAC Melba. Use several coats of MAC Plushlash to achieve those gorgeous long lashes.

This would be a fabulous look for New Years Eve!

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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!

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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. 

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Laguna Beach

Amazing day at the Laguna Beach shoot!

Makeup: Debra Johnson (me)

Model: Juliana

Photographer: Shawn Arrington

Wardrobe Stylist: Deanna Dani Richmond

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How to recreate today’s look! 

Model: me (photo taken from my iPhone)

Foundation: MAC Sculpt, Powder: None, Eyeshadows: MAC Vanilla and Rich Flesh, Eyeliner: MAC Smolder, Mascara: MAC Plush Lash, Eyebrow: MAC Lingering, Blush: MAC Well Dressed, Contour: MAC Tenderling, Highlight: None, Lipliner: MAC Dervish, Lipstick: MAC Angel

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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

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Fashion Shoot!

MUA: Debra Johnson (me)
MODEL: Alexandra Bengtsson
HAIR: Janay Quincena
ASST. PHOTOGRAPGER: Ren Lara & Bruce Quincena
PHOTOGRAPHER: Dondee Quincena

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Behind the scenes with Jessica Serfaty!

Makeup Artist: Debra Johnson (me)
Photographer: Orlando Perez
Model: Jessica Serfaty
Wardrobe Stylist: Nydia Garcia
Hairstylist: Paul Spataro
Designer- Walter Mendez – Walter Collection

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Me at work!

http://vimeo.com/16018489

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Makeup: Debra Johnson (me); Model: Milla; Photographer: Full Stop Photography; Styling: Maly; Hair: CR-Hair

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My work was captured on the Walter Collection website! 

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Had a fabulous time doing makeup for a group photoshoot!

Makeup: Debra Johnson (me), Model: Ashley, Wardrobe: CR-Style, Photographer: John Chennavasin

Location: Studio OC

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