Ballet Recital

The Academy of Movement and Music

Ballet Recital 1981, Oak Park Illinois

Since I was young, makeup fascinated me.  I remember being told at the age of 7, if I missed ballet class, I would have to take a “makeup class”.  The first time I missed I was so excited to go play with lipstick, shadows and blush. To my disappointment I found out that “makeup class” really meant making up an actual ballet class and that there would be no makeup involved whatsoever.  Well if what they say is true, that "everything you need to know you learn in Kindergarten", I was on to something!

"Alison in the Makeup Chair"

  

Hanging with Gunnar Peterson

I love working with Gunnar Peterson.  Not only is he an amazing personal trainer but he is also a crack up on set.  If you have ever seen an interview of his or had the opportunity to meet him you would notice this immediately.  He likes to keep things fun, which makes my job even more fun!

Literally...Hanging!

We don't often have the opportunity to "dress up" Gunnar.  So it was fun to take this shoot out of the Gym for a more "fashionable look".

He cleans up pretty good!!

All American Handyman

Just wrapped on "All American Handyman".  It was the season's first show filmed in Los Angeles.

You can imagine it was not the most "makeup-centric" makeup show, but the host Anitra Mecadon was awesome to work with and all the contestants were a lot of fun!

With the Host of the show, Anitra Mecadon.  Also host of her own show "Mega Dens"

Shooting the opener of the show high above the city.

Shelli at the Oscars

I was delighted when my friend Shelli Bergh asked me to help create her look for the Oscar's. We decided on a somewhat "trendy" side swept hairstyle and classicaly glamourous makeup. The finished look was youthful yet sophisticated and all around gorgeous. It is easy when you have something great to start with!

The Cloo Network, "Texas Walker Ranger" Promo

To my delight I was asked to recreate the "Chuck Norris Mullet" for my shoot last week. The Cloo network, known for their action and mystery programs was doing a promo for Norris's show, "Texas Walker Ranger".

Here is the Before...

Here is the after...

Behind the Scenes

Chuck with producer, Jessie Marcus and Glam Squad

By the end of the day the actor Vic, AKA, "Chuck" was asked to sign an autograph by a passer by on the street. Made my day!

View from my "office"

It's a WRAP!

Pilates Style Cover

Super Star Pilates Instructor and Founder of the "Booty Barre" workout, Tracey Mallett on the Cover of Pilates Style Magazine.

Behind the Scenes

My favorite Makeup Pal, Kristina Frisch expressing the mood of the day. A bit frustrating to say the least. Notice there is no sun anywhere in these shots. Our poor talent froze in their fur bikinis. I can't say what the job was for, but I will say that the idea was a tropical island with hot chics on it. Let's just say the chics were "hot" but frozen and the island was anything but tropical this day! Fingers crossed for post!

Some of our "hot" talent...