Category — Acting/Modeling

Hi all

Everyone has spread gossip one time or another, whether intentionally or not. We all may have different standards of what gossip is. My telling you about online contests or the latest trends in my posts might be considered gossip to some.

But there is a new show coming out, by the creators of the OC, that takes gossip to a whole new level. Based on the novel series by Cecily von Ziegesar, this series basically� is about some upscale New York young adults dealing with normal teenage issues - dating, drugs, peer pressure and their relationship to a few outsiders looking in. Gossip girl is the unseen narrator, yes I believe this writer may have seen Desperate Housewives a time or two, who fills you in on the latest gossip and stirs up a bit of trouble.� This gossip girl fills everyone in on the latest goings on from her, you guessed it, blog. Everyone wonders who she is but, and I am making a wild guess here, no one is going to find out until this series is well under way. Can you say Drama?

The first season of Gossip Girl will premiere on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 so if the idea of good gossip sparks your interest tune in.

Interesting premise, in my opinion.� Now I don’t approve of gossip as a general rule but this might be a good way to get in your gossip sessions without actually hurting anyone that you know, work with or love. Instead of gossiping about your neighbors, you can now gossip about Gossip girl to your co-workers and loved ones. Remember how we all burned up the phone wires when Desperate Housewives first started? This could be the Desperate housewives of the younger generation.

For all the parents out there, check this out first before letting your kids watch it. The issues of sex and drugs are prominent here so make sure that it fits into your comfort level of what your teens are watching.

The series is called Gossip Girl on The CW Let me know what you think.

Sincerely, Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

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Want to Become a Makeup Artist?

The idea of being a makeup artist just sounds like a lot of fun doesn’t it? For those of us who get a creative thrill out of creating an image with hair and makeup, the idea of getting paid to do this sounds like a dream job. Since I get so many questions from young women who say they really want to become a makeup artist, I thought a practical look at this career would be a good idea.

While you are bound to hear some horror stories of women who went to beauty career school and can’t find work, most of the time it seems like a matter of skill and persistence. There are definitely a ton of jobs available for makeup artists, from Hollywood productions, stage work to modeling and photographers, to name a few.

If you are really serious about your desire to become a makeup artist, the first step is to get the skills you need to succeed. Yes, you may have a natural gift, but a career beauty schools offers a lot of advantages. You should seek out a school that will expose you to several different specialties in the makeup industry, from special effects to makeup for photography. While you may think you know what you want to do, you could also end up being exposed to a career path you never knew existed.

A really good cosmetology school will also prepare you for the business aspects of a career as a makeup artist. Many makeup artists work as freelancers, which means constantly looking for work and marketing yourself. Ask potential schools if they will help you build your resume, network, and create a portfolio. Don’t be shy about asking these questions up front. They will make a huge difference in your ability to get good paying jobs once you graduate.

Finally, keep moving forward. So many girls never take step one towards their dream of becoming makeup artists, and that’s a shame. Five years down the road you will either be where you are know, or at a minimum, you will have gained some hands-on experience about something you love. I really encourage your to get all the information you can, and just take a step, any step, in the direction of your dream.

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

Makeup Advice Get a Flawless Face

Before you spend anytime listening to makeup advice on how to match skin tone, or the best shades for your coloring, you had better make sure you’ve got the basics down first. Whenever I run across an article dispensing makeup advice I think, “Where’s the info on choosing a foundation, and getting your skin ready?” So here it is.

According to me, who spends hours on end reading up on the latest skincare and makeup advice around, you need a firm foundation before you can build a castle. (Your beautiful face being the castle, see?) One of the biggest mistakes women make is to throw makeup onto a face that is not smooth and ready for it.

Step one needs to be your skin care regimen. You might want to try the Dr. Brandt Skincare Pores No More. Minimizing your pores will go a long way to making your face look smooth and flawless. You also might try the Clarisonic Skincare Brush to gently exfoliate and remove dead and dry skin that can interfere with makeup application.

Step two involves choosing a foundation that will address your main issues (redness, blemishes ect..) as well as one that heals skin while you wear it. One of my favorites continues to be the i.d. bare Minerals SPF 15 Foundation. I think this does a great job at evening out skin tone, and the minerals are actually good for your skin. The i.d. Multitasking SPF 20 Minerals is especially good as a concealer for blemishes, acne scars and general redness.

Once you’ve taken these 2 steps your skin is truly ready for the rest of your makeup. Try something fun like the Smashbox O-GLOW . Get this- it’s an intuitive blush. That means you just smooth the gel over your cheeks and in seconds it will turn the shade of your natural blush. Talk about talking the guesswork out of choosing makeup shades. Don’t you love makeup advice that makes your life easier?

� Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls