Update and Exciting News!

First off I would like to apologize for my lack of posts in the past few months. A lot has been going on, and those things were more important than blogging. Anywho. I have some great news! One of the models that I worked with at the fashion show in April has been contacting me to be her MUA for her photo shoots. We have completed two shoots already and we have one planned for Thursday. I only have 2 pics so far of the first shoot we did, and I'm waiting on the final pics for the most recent shoot. They were on both sides of the spectrum as far as looks go, and the one I will be doing on Thursday will be out there as well. I have been enjoying myself so much, and I am so excited that she contacted me to be her MUA. Also, I will be one of the MUAs for Little Rock Fashion Week this year and that is AMAZING! Hello! I've also applied at the nearest MAC makeup counter and I'm waiting to hear back about a position, so fingers crossed for me! I hope to have a lot more time to blog now with a lot more looks. Here are the two pics I have from the first shoot. The concept was Multiplicity. One is the actual concept and the other is just a head shot.

The point of multiplicity is to fool the eye at first glance.

This is one of the head shots from that same shoot. Neither the model nor myself has gotten anymore of the prints from this shoot.

Anyway, I would like to apologize again for the long absence but I'M BAAAAACCCKKKKKKKK :)

Red/Blue Cut Crease *FUN, BRIGHT, BOLD!*

I'm going to start off by saying I started out doing this look for the Tropical Bird Series I have started, but it didn't turn out exactly like I wanted it so I changed it up. I hope to have that look up soon *hopefully*. Anyway, I hope you enjoy.

Products Used

Truth or Dare Cosmetics Perfect Primer

TOD Red Rum

TOD Lilith

TOD Blueberry

TOD Rockstar

TOD Snow

E.L.F. Cosmetics Gel liner

Ardell lashes (can't remember the name)

Milani Lip Flash Pencil in Hot Flash

Portfolio: LoveForFashion Fashion Show

I completely forgot to mention that I was contacted a few weeks ago to be the makeup artist for a local designer. She was displaying her work (clothes) in a charity fashion show, and her makeup artist bailed on her last minute. Anyway, I had a lot of fun and I got to work on 8 models, the mother of one of the models, and the designer, herself! She wanted her models to look different than the others, and they definitely did! These girls were super sweet and amazing to work with. I want to thank designer Sheila Scott for giving me the opportunity to work with her. I will post my "backstage" pics and some of the professional ones.

Yes, those are rhinestone lips. I wish we would've had smaller rhinestones, though.

Personally, this was my favorite look. She rocked those black lips! <3

Professional Pics Courtesy of The Art of Photography

One of the little girls I worked with

You can see her eye makeup better here

No rhinestone lips here.

The other little girl I worked with. She was ADORABLE!

All of the models excluding the little ones.

The entire group with designer Sheila Scott in front

I hope you enjoyed the pictures. I had so much fun and am grateful that I had the opportunity to work with all of them. Another HUGE thank you to Sheila Scott for allowing me to be her makeup artist. I am looking forward to working with Ms. Sheila Scott again! All professional pictures were taken by Derrick Norris of The Art of Photography. And just to whore myself out a little..... check out my modelmayhem account Toshia Thrall MUA if you want to keep up with my portfolio. I'm not sure I will always post everything here. 

2 Looks: Green and Neutral/Pin-Up

Holy wow, Batman! It's May already! Can you believe it? I can't. I know it's been a few weeks since I've posted anything, but life has gotten in the way. I won't go into detail because it's just boring. Anyway, I haven't really been playing with my makeup lately and I've started to lose my inspiration. I may wear makeup once or twice a week now versus the everyday thing I used to do. I've also started leaning more toward neutral looks, and I need to get out of that! I miss my brights! I do have quite a few new colors from Truth or Dare Cosmetics that I still haven't played around with but REALLY need to. I am also a promoter now for TOD, so I will be starting Youtube tutorials. Anyway, on with the looks.

Green With Envy

Look at the pretty sparkles!

This look reminds me of the Green Man. I won't go into religion detail, but he is a deity. He represents spirits of the trees, foilage, and leaves. Here's a pic of him if you don't know what I'm talking about.

Products Used:

TOD Perfect Primer (LOVE this stuff)

TOD Lime-Aid e/s

TOD Lime Glitter <3

TOD Brown Sugar e/s

Urban Decay Virgin e/s

Cover Girl Lineur Intense Carbon Black liquid liner

Maybelline Turbo Volum Express mascara

Rimmel kohl pencil in white

Pin-Up Inspired



As you can see I didn't go with the traditional red lip. I decided to use one of my new Milani Lip Flash pencils. I love these things. They go on so smooth. I'm definitely going to get more of them! I only have 2 colors right now: Hot Flash and Photo Flash. Once I get more I will do a review.

Products Used:

Eyes:

Revlon Matte e/s in Vintage Lace

Urban Decay Naked (Naked palette)

Urban Decay Buck (Naked palette)

Urban Decay Virgin (Naked Palette)

E.L.F. Gel liner in Black (OMG I LOVE this!)

Maybelline Turbo Volum Mascara

Rimmel Kohl pencil in White

Andrea Demi Lashes #105

Face:

Neutrogena Healthy Glow Foundation in Buff Beige

MAC MSF Natural in Medium

Tarte Amazonian Clay blush in Exposed

Wet'n'Wild shimmer/blush for highlight (not sure of color)

Lips:

Milani Lip Flash pencil in Photo Flash

As I was writing this post I remembered I still need to finish my Tropical Bird Series. Geez. So, that will be the next thing I do. My next post will be inspired by the Lory:

Look at those bold colors! I'm going to have fun with this one!





Well, if you got this far thank you for reading. I will do my best to post more but I need to get my inspiration back first, haha. Maybe working on this series will help me do just that!

<3 Toshia

Recent Look + Photo Shoot

Long time, no post. Things have been crazy hectic lately and I've had some dental work done, so I haven't felt like doing any makeup. Plus my face has been crazy swollen. Anyway, I finally received the pictures back from a photo shoot I did the makeup for. This photo shoot was a few months ago. The photographer posted them but then removed them so I didn't have access to them until now. I will post my look first and then the best pics from the photo shoot. I hope everyone is doing well and I hope to be posting more soon!

The Look

Products Used:

Eyes:

Truth or Dare Cosmetcis Perfect Primer

TOD Bright Eyes (yellow)

TOD Fierce (hot pink)

TOD Rainbow (orange with multi glitter)

TOD Diva (purple, lower lash line)

TOD Lilith (blue, lower lash line)

Revlon Matte Vintage Lace

Maybelline EyeStudio gel liner

Maybelline Max Volume Mascara

Face:

Neutrogena Healthy Glow Foundation in Buff Beige

MAC MSF Natural in Medium

Rimmel Natural Bronzer in Sun Light

MAC Pink Swoon blush

Lips:

Revlon Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake

On to the photo shoot pictures. I think I can remember all of the products used. I know I used TOD on the eyes.

There are more pics, but these are the ones I like the most. Photos credited to Kevin Kidd at Dreamy Eye Photography.

Products Used:

MAC Paint Pot in Painterly

TOD In Flames

TOD Brown Sugar

Maybelline One by One Mascara

Physician's Formula gel liner

Revlon Colorstay Foundation

MAC MSF Natural

Coastal Scents 10 blush palette

Rimmel Natural Bronzer

MAC Vanilla Pigment

Sorry this has been such a long post. I hope to have more portfolio pics for you soon. I am supposed to be doing the makeup for 6 girls tomorrow at a local runway show. I'm very excited! 







A Few Looks

Hi all. Long time no blog. Here are a few looks I've done over the past few weeks. Haven't worn much makeup in the past month, but here are a few that I've done. I haven't been in a makeup mood lately. Long story short; my husband and I are getting a divorce. But anyway. It's for the best and now I can move on with my life. Here are the looks I have done. I don't know if I remember all of the products or not, but I'll post what I can remember.

Products Used:

Makeup Geek Dirty Martini

Makeup Geek Cocoa Bear

Makeup Geek Vanilla Bean

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Black Bean

Urban Decay 24/7 in Zero

Maybelline One by One Mascara

Products Used:

Urban Decay Original Naked Palette- Sin, Toasted, Naked, Buck, Dark Horse, and Creep

Revlon Matte Vintage Lace

Urban Decay 24/7 in Bourbon

Maybelline One by One Mascara

Revlon Lip Butter (can't remember, haha)

Products Used:

Truth or Dare Cosmetics Sweetness (lid)

Truth or Dare Cosmetics Diva (crease)

Truth or Dare Cosmetics Kiss Me (above Diva)

Truth or Dare Cosmetics Snow (highlight)

Truth or Dare Cosmetics Rock Star (over liner)

Milani Liquif'eye in Black

Maybelline One by One Mascara