March 2007                                                                                                               ISSUE 27                                                  

 

NOMA News!

Monthly e-newsletter

 

Hello NOMA members and welcome to the marvelous March issue of NOMA News! Hope you all enjoying the onset of Spring and the extended daylight.  This time of year heralds blooming flowers and blooming careers.  This month we’ll spotlight a talented NOMA artist, we’ll discuss on-set secrets and of course all the latest scoop in the beauty biz.  Now, let’s unwind, take a deep relaxing breath and enjoy the March 2007 issue of NOMA News!

 

LET’S PARTY!

You are cordially invited to NOMA’s official Launch Party on Thursday, April 12th in New York City!  We are excited to throw this special event to celebrate NOMA’s success and to toast our talented artists.  The party will be hosted by NOMA’s twin founders Kelli and Vanessa and will include a special performance by a hot, upcoming R&B sensation Oshy.  There will be goodie bags, a raffle drawing, press and great networking.  We hope you’ll come celebrate with us!

 

WHEN:     Thursday, April 12th

TIME:       7-10pm

WHERE:   Tribal Spears Gallery  website

                   2167 Frederick Douglass Blvd (8th Ave between 116th/ 117th)

                   New York, NY 10026

 

RSVP today! Simply send us an email with your name and number of guests to info@nomausa.com.  We look forward to seeing you there!

 

NOMAUSA.com  ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

This month’s spotlight artist is the wonderfully talented Tony Ballance of New York. Tony has over 13 years experience as a professional makeup artist and is just getting started.  He is currently a Color Expert for Sephora and has worked on movies, HBO Documentaries, runway shows and much more.  He is truly one of today’s top makeup artists on the rise.

 

                         

 

To see more of Tony’s work click here! To view other makeup artists profiles visit us at www.nomausa.com. The Artist Spotlight is a new NOMA News! Feature where we select stand-out artists and feature their work. 

 

Do you want to be spotlighted in our April issue NOMA News!? Send us an email with your name, state, submission photo, and list at least two jobs you’ve done and you’re automatically entered.  Email your submission today! (Deadline for entry April 15)  

 

CELEBRITY NEWS

Coty Inc. has announced that their new face for their company will be Grey’s Anatomy’s actress Katherine Heigl. The CEO of Coty, Bernd Beetz states, "We are delighted to collaborate with spokesmodel Katherine Heigl to introduce the new women's fragrance"  he continues, "Katherine is beautiful, graceful and an inspiring actress who best personifies the values of the Nautica brand."

Katherine shares his enthusiasm, "I am thrilled to work with Coty...on this new fragrance campaign," Heigl said. "Partnering with... highly successful companies makes this a very exciting and rewarding experience for me." The yummy new fragrance will be released early 2008. Be sure to pick one up stat!

 

UPDATE YOUR PROFILE

We encourage all of our artists to update and add photos to your profile to maximize your page.  As you know, we have expanded the profiles to include up to (8) photos of your work and many of you have not yet taken advantage of this FREE upgrade service.

To change or add photos to your page, simply email with the following information to info@nomausa.com:

 

                   1. Name and State

                   2. Attach Photos to be uploaded. 

                   3. Type “Edit Profile Photos” and your NAME in the subject header

 

That’s it! Send us your changes today; you’ll be glad you did!  Updates to your profile will be made within 72hrs of submission date. We look forward to making your profile the best it can be!

 

MAKEUP ARTISTS NEEDED

NOMA is currently casting for (2) makeup artists for an upscale wedding in Atlanta, GA April 15th.  The job consists of (1) Bride and (5) bridesmaids. The artists selected will need to be available from 10am to 3pm and must provide the makeup. This job pays $400/ea and breakfast and lunch will be provided.  

 

If you or someone you know are interested in this job, please email us and specify “The Williams Wedding, N041507W” in the subject of your email.  Pictures of the bride and more detailed information will be provided to those artists interested.  Thank you.

 

JUST FOR LAUGHS

 

 

LET’S BE FRIENDS!

Visit NOMA’s myspace page and be added as our friend.  NOMA’s myspace page is updated regularly and is a great place for makeup artists to come together.  Check out the slideshow of NOMA makeup artists in action.  We want all our NOMA artists in the slideshow, so if you have a picture of you applying makeup, send it to us today and we’ll upload it.  All submissions will be accepted.  See you in cyberspace!  www.myspace.com/nomausa

 

ASK VANESSA

This month’s “Ask Vanessa” question is from Melissa Lucious of Northern California:

Q I’ve booked a job doing the makeup for a contestant in a local beauty pageant.  I’ve never done a pageant, any tips you can share?

A   First, congratulations on your booking Melissa.  I have done makeup for several pageants and they are so fun and exciting. Here are a few tips to ensure your jobs goes smoothly. 

Since your contestant will be in front of numerous cameras and hot lights, the makeup application should be applied accordingly. False lashes, primers and waterproof makeup are a must.  When you are applying the makeup use a heavy hand.  Bright lights will wash out color so you must use higher-pigmented, full coverage makeup. Be sure to bring a digital camera and take photos periodically throughout the application to ensure proper blending and color placement.   The overall look should be flawless, well blended and should ooze glamour and color. 

There are some things you should consider when selecting your colors and products. First, you need to know what color the contestant will be wearing and match your makeup accordingly.  It is also important to note that the makeup you apply for the “interview portion”  be more subdued than the evening gown portion. 

You will find that your contestant and others may come to you for some obsure items and it’s best to come prepared.  From my experience, in addition to makeup you should also bring:  safety pins, stain remover, scissors, double-stick tape, mints, lint remover, band-aids, body lotion, tweezers, bobby pins, Vaseline (for their teeth) and hair ties. As we say in the makeup world, it’s better to be safe than sorry!

Thanks for sending in your question Melissa. I hope this information has helped and I wish you the best on your pageant!

 

Do you have a question you would like answered by NOMA Founder Vanessa? Send it in today and it could be featured in an upcoming issue of NOMA News!

 

WORD JUMBLE

Unscramble the letters below to form the first and last name of this actress. “This inn-teresting blond calls 90210 home and just gave birth to a baby-boy whom she named after a true angel”

 

G P T O L R L I E N I S

Who am I?                       

Hmmmm? Do you know who could it be? Tell us who think it is, and if you send us the correct answer you could win a NOMA goodie bag. Submit your answer today! Submission deadline: April 15th. (Winners will be chosen via random drawing.)

Last month’s we asked, “This elegant blond was the queen of the night and went home with an oscar.”  NOMA artist Star Rivinch sent us the correct answer of Helen Mirren. For sending us the correct answer, Star has won an awesome eyeshadow palette with 88 colors!   Thanks to all of you who played!

 

NOMA CONTEST

In tribute to St. Patricks Day, this month’s contest is “Green with Envy”.    Send us a photo with the use of green colors and you’re automatically entered to win a prize.  Send us your photo today! (The deadline for email submissions is April 15th.)

Congratulations to February NOMA contest winner, Robin Basille who sent us a great photo of “Favorite Photo".  For sending us the winning photo, Ms. Basille has won a NOMA gift bag filled with goodies! Thank you to all who submitted your work!