LOVE

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All we need is LOVE, according to john Lennon...i need that and a bit of inspiration. I have been in a funk, a creative FUNK...anybody have any extra mojo out there? NO. Okay then...I'll take some love...thanks.

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My two FAVORITE Aussies

AAAAAHHH! The Aroma of Autumn Ahead.

Have you heard the silent whispers of fall beckoning? I love fall. I love the aroma in the air, the crispness of the morning dew. SHHHHH. A tinkling of glitter just fell with a rustle of the leaves…a rustic washed leaf just made it’s way down to comfort me. Yes, “ I am coming” Autumn says.

Color abounds this time of year. As women we are all curious as to how Fashion Week will persuade us in our Hair styles, make up and nails and dress. New York, Milan and Paris are our guidelines from year to year.

As for new bags…python is in. Shiny patent leather of every color and Reptilian styles abound. Boots are everywhere so go treat yourselves to a pair or two!

My expertise lies in nails. Bright bold colors are being released everywhere. CND has a new line coming for fall called Colour and Effects. The line includes 50 rich crème colours that are beautiful and fast drying on there own. Or, add an effect. From fine opalescence and shimmers to the super BLING of Sparkles. Whatever your mood, there’s a perfect EFFECT for you.

When October appears, let’s not forget that this is the pink month. Please support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and wear PINK! OPI has beautiful shades of polish to help you with that. Pink ribbons included.

Another really hot, haute HOT new look is MINX! Beyonce’, Lady Gaga, Rhianna and all the stars are getting MINX’d. The choices are endless…gold and silver to reptilian to lace and more! Customize your outfit with a slinky set of MINX.

With makeup. I am a huge fan of “less is more”…I love a fresh face with a ‘pow’ of lips. The general rule of thumb is to either choose eyes or lips to give that center of attention. If you have beautiful eyes, play them up. Liquid eyeliners come in every color. Bring the line up at the edge of your eyelids for lift, 60’s style. If you feel your lips are the sultry part of your face, play them up with color. Simple is in so apply one of the seasons shimmery glosses. My fave is SuperStay lip color, such as Maybelline’s found everywhere. Try putting a gloss of your choice over it to change the base color. You don’t necessarily have to use the clear gloss it comes with. Your look or mood changes so should your lips.

*Remember to use lip liners (if that’s your thing) that match your lip color. Throughout the day your lipstick may fade. There’s nothing worse than an outline of your lips left standing alone that’s shades darker than the natural hue.

May the fall season find you dressed to a “T” and feeling confident! (uh-oh! Is that Indian Summer I hear at my front door?)

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My favorite two Aussies!

You've heard them on Army Wives...I've been a fan since waaaay before that. I love the heck outta them!

Kamille Appeal!

Kamille has beautiful lips...that's what we focused on with this shoot.

Definitely appealing and alluring Kamille. The feathers are from a mask I made which is also pictured here on my blog a bit further down...I borrowed it from the client I made it for.

Unfortunately the full face mask shots were not chosen for any primo shots...It is a fantastic prop though.


We had fun & hope to do more focused facial features & display sets like these.


All photos by: Gamboa photos
Hair, MU & styling by Allison Stout

Model Shoot: Lovely Janet

This is Janet. A beautifully striking model from Ghana.

Every shot we took of her was phenomenal...she cannot take a bad pic!!!!

We Had a blast with her. We had no pre set plans for her. Just improved everything. The best shoots come from no expectations. We "feel" the model out & she sets the pace...A very memorable experience & we will surely use her again! Thank you Janet for a great night of studio work!!!



All photos & editing by Mark & Crystal of Gamboa Photos.


All Hair & Makeup by Allison Stout of At First Blush.

From Faux Tans to Faux CUPCAKES!!!!

I saw something fun that I wanted to try! So, now I'm addicted...


All calorie free and non-fat! Of course, inedible as well. Just pretty & fun to do. For Easter I made some of the cupcakes into ornaments by putting a wire through the cupcake & beaded it as well & strung it up with ribbon.

The gifts have been well received by all!

Another Successful Shoot!

Robert & Kristyn...a beautiful "couples" shoot!

I concocted a faux tan/bronzer in my laboratory...wanted it to wash off after the shoot. It worked out well...a few tweeking here & there. I am an amateur scientist/chemist...

Robert commands the camera as usual...

Kristyn is gorgeous & adds softness to Rob's angles & stares and abs...don't bypass those!

The bronzer really made his muscles POP!!!

All photos by Mark & Crystal of Gamboa Photos.

All makeup, body bronzing, grooming, hair by moi, Allison of At First Blush.


All models and artist can be found via my Model Mayhem Page if interested!!! Go to:

Model Mayhem




Thanks for stoppin' by...

Fat Tuesday & Mardi Gras

Happy Mardi Gras!!!!!










I would LOVE loVe, LoVe to be in 'Nawlins for Mardi Gras. I believe everyone must go at least once. I am still waiting for my 'once' to come. Til then I will make masks for others to be festive in.

As for Fat Tuesday...i really don't know what that's all about. But, then it reminds me that LENT is near...heehee. I'm not Catholic either, so I am not giving up anything for Lent. Maybe I'll give up Lent for Lent...hope I don't offend anyone.

I digress. Below is a mask i made a while back for a client. WAAAAY down there...keep scrolling. That is if you really must revisit it. I was asked to make a mask for my clients' husband. Of course we had to keep it masculine. No feathers or beading or sparkles. Just studding.

A Month of Hearts!

Another day another week another month...of hearts. I love polymer clay & quess what?! I love making hearts. Here is some of my work...they've got a leather & stone appearance, which i like to do. I love rugged & rustic.





I added metal here and there & "screws" made of clay as well...

Gosh! It's been too long...

I know, I know...it HAS been awhile since i blogged here. I was busy over the holidays making gifts. Yeah yeah? And then I was asked to display my wall pieces in a couple of consignment boutiques...yeah, yeah? Then I just don't know what to blog about. Sometimes don't have time. But, today is different. I'm focused on it. With a little SpongeBob Squarepants in the backround. On to my pictures:

I just adore Kelly Rae Roberts. If you do as well then you will recognise her influence on my paintings.

This is my version of a Kelly Rae Roberts Collage...I have her book & have contemplated what to do for over a month. I have practiced the faces over & over on scratch paper...
For the very first one, I think it came out pretty well! It took all day with periods of drying in between...

Thanks you Kelly Rae for your inspirations!

Bake It Pretty!

Bake It Pretty!

Need some absolutely FUN fUn FuN stuff to make your baked goods & gifts more fun? Bake it Pretty has some great ideas to stir up some ideas & whimsey... go go go there!

Also, to follow Amanda's blogging's, go directly to her Typepad <---at this link! Why not enter the Bake It Pretty drawing to win a gift certificate from the new store...while you're there???!!

I know...it's fall! Collage Day!

Breezy Bay


Take Me Away!

I decided to do something beachy today. It's about 40 degrees outside & although I know it's Fall, I am in the mood to create a picture that a client of mine would like. Since Christmas is around the corner I would like to at least start on Hand made gifts. My client would like this as her house has many beachy things from travels to the outer banks, myrtle beach etc...

Breezy Bay...take me away...to carefree days

A little S.O.S hangs on clothes pins. I had fun doing this. I hope the ideas keep coming. Collage's are a new thing for me. I have to remember that there are no wrong ideas...just think outside the box.