Charlotte Style Magazine Needs Makeup Artists!!

Charlotte Style Magazine is accepting submissions for Makeup Artists who would like to be showcased in the upcoming issue!  Makeup Artists who apply would be considered for editorial spreads, lifestyle pieces, and a feature article.

If you are interested, please email the Associate Beauty Editor (me!) by July 8 with a link to your online portfolio.

I'm very excited to work with the makeup community on this issue, and I can't wait to see all the talent we have in Charlotte!

Send submissions to adrian@beautysophisticate.net

Beautiful Bride: Kendrick's Wedding

Mrs. Kendrick Allen Slaughter was married June 4 at The Duke Mansion in Charlotte.  I've worked with Kendrick before through her boutique, KK Bloom, and I was honored to be part of her special day.

Kendrick chose the cutest bridesmaids dresses from her boutique, and everything was decorated in her favorite color - pink!  Her extrodinary cake was made by her mother, Kathy Allen, of Kathy Allen Cakes.  It was absolutely stunning and also delicious!

It was a hot 92 degrees on Kendrick's wedding day, but her makeup stayed fresh and beautiful all day.  Kendrick chose a dramatic look for her bridal makeup, including smokey eyes, black liner, and a lovely soft pink lip.  Her bridesmaids complimented her with a soft smokey eye in shades of charcoal and pink champagne, and glossy lips.

Thank you to Kendrick, Kathy, and Chris for having me be part of your incredible wedding!

Photos: Chris Record
Location: Duke Mansion
Cake: Kathy Allen Cakes
Bridal Gown: Nitsa's, Monique Lhullier
Bridesmaids Gowns: KK Bloom
Hair: Faye
Makeup: Adrian D. Howe

Notes from the Beauty Department: Charlotte Style Magazine

My first act as Associate Beauty Editor for Charlotte Style included some exclusive behind the scenes interviews with the local designers showcased in the Style Around the World Fashion Show on June 16 at the Metropolitan.  Local designers created designs based on a flavor of Vitamin Water, but as well all know, the look isn't complete without the perfect hair style and makeup application.  I was able to ask the designers about their hair and makeup concepts for the show.

Check out my notes on Charlotte Style's Website, and view more articles about the event!



Publication: Charlotte Style Magazine

Photos: copyright Erin L Hubbs, Director of Photography for Charlotte Style Magazine

Makeup: Joy Randall for Tara Davis, Modern Salon and Spa for Remaining Designers

Hair: Modern Salon and Spa

Olivia Pires

Well, as you can see, Olivia is simply stunning.  I was honored to work with her at a photo shoot along with Erin L Hubbs and Larry Webb.

Olivia gorgeous skin and bone structure, so I kept her makeup understated and natural.  I used shimmery shadows on her eyes, mascara, and a coral rose lip to bring out her features.  Larry Webb created several masterpieces in her hairstyles, and she looked beautiful in front of the camera.

Thank you to Erin, Larry, Olivia, and Susan for having me be part of this epic photo shoot!

Photo: Erin L Hubbs
Subject: Olivia Pires, Wilhelmina Evolution Agency
Location: Elizabeth neighborhood, Charlotte
Hair: Larry Webb, Salon Vivace Southpark
Makeup: Adrian D Howe

Who, Me?? Yes Me!!!

I've been named Associate Beauty Editor for Charlotte Style Magazine!  I'm very excited and honored to have this new position, and the next issue will be fantastic!

I've worked with Charlotte Style as a makeup artist on covers and editorials several times, and I'm always impressed with how the magazine is run and coordinated - nothing but professionalism and excellence.  Charlotte Style is one of the best local and regional magazines, and wonderful things are happening in the next issue.  I'm so happy to be a part of it and share my ideas!  I've been named "Best of the Best" Makeup Artist by Charlotte Style, and I'll be working along an amazing team of professionals to make this the best issue yet.

The rest of the star-studded team includes:
Bridgette West: Publisher
Shasha Dabney: Editor
Nicole Hale: Fashion Editor
Mike Watson: Arts & Entertainment Editor
Larry Webb: Associate Beauty Editor
Erin L Hubbs: Director of Photography

Thank you to Bridgette and Sasha for bringing me into this amazing team!  We will create the best issue yet!!

Anna Wolf

I recently participated in a photo shoot with the absolutely stunning model, Anna Wolf, along with photographer Erin L Hubbs and hairstylist Larry Webb.

Anna is completely stunning without a lot of makeup on, so I decided to keep her look simple, as have her beautiful skin and features speak for themselves.  Her makeup look consisted of airbrush foundation, shimmery champagne and soft charcoal eye shadow, and rosy lips.  Anna has the most amazing lashes, so I did just a few coats of mascara to bring them out.

Larry really outdid himself with her hair.  The blue hydrangeas were the perfect accent.

Thank you Anna, Deb, Erin and Larry for having me participate in this gorgeous photo shoot!

Photos: Erin L Hubbs
Subject: Anna Wolf, Wilhelmina Evolution Agency
Location: Elizabeth neighborhood, Charlotte
Hair: Larry Webb, Salon Vivace Southpark
Makeup: Adrian D Howe

Beautiful Bride: Amy Ellis

Amy Ellis was married May 21st at St. Gabriel's in Charlotte.  She was a natural beauty, and I loved working with her.

Amy and her attendants gathered at Salon Vivace in Southpark to get ready for the day.  The incredibly talented Larry Webb made everyone's hair look gorgeous, and the girls got to relax together in Larry's private salon room.

Amy's style is more understated and classic, so we kept her makeup very natural, with shades of pink champagne and soft brown on her eyes, and a light pink lipstick.  Her attendants all chose their own look, which ranged from soft neutral colors to navy smokey eyes.  Airbrush Foundation kept them all looking fresh throughout the day.

Thank you Amy, Larry and Chris Record for allowing me to be part of this beautiful day!

Photos: Chris Record
Hair: Larry Webb, Salon Vivace Southpark
Makeup: Adrian D Howe

Published! SEEN Uptown June 2011

I participated in this photo shoot with SEEN Uptown Magazine for the June 2011 issue.  You can find this magazine available at multiple locations around the Charlotte area.

Our model, Victoria, was teensy tiny and cute as a button, and I had a lot of fun working with her and Joey Hewell, the stylist for the shoot.  Hair was done by the always vivacious Stewart Hough of Just Jane and Co.

Thank you to everyone invovled for this shoot!

Photos: Fenix Fotography
Stylist: Joey Hewell
Hair: Stewart Hough
Makeup: Adrian D Howe

Beautiful Bride: Kendrick's Bridal Portrait

Boy am I one lucky Makeup Artist...

Ms. Kendrick Allen owns KK Bloom Boutique on Selwyn Avenue in Charlotte - if you haven't been there yet, it's a must see!  I met her when I did a photo shoot for her boutique fashions, and she is so beautiful and SO SO sweet, and we became fast friends.  I was so excited when she got engaged to the man of her dreams, and I got to be her makeup artist.

Kendrick's Bridals were taken at the Duke Mansion by Erin L Hubbs of Greendoor Imaging.  Her hair was styled by the talented Larry Webb of Salon Vivace, and I did her makeup - and I sure had fun with it!  Not only does Kendrick have perfect skin and features, but she really let me have some fun with her makeup - smokey eyes with shades of brown and gold, thick black liner, long long lashes, and soft pink lips.  I love a dramatic bride!

Enjoy the video below showing more of Kendrick's Bridal Portrait.
Thank you Beautiful Kendrick, Kathy, Erin and Larry for having me be part of this beautiful shoot!

Stay tuned for photos of Kendrick's wedding...


Photo: Erin L Hubbs
Location: Duke Mansion
Hair: Larry Webb, Salon Vivace
Makeup: Adrian D. Howe
Kendrick's Gown: Monique Lhuillier from Nitsa's

Charlotte Style Magazine, Most Stylish People

The Spring 2011 Issue of Charlotte Style Magazine is now available!  This issue features the Top 25 Most Stylish people in Charlotte, and I was priveledged to participate in the Cover Shoot!

The issue also features my work on an advertisment for my sevices, as well as 2 advertisements for Erin L Hubbs, who shot the cover and portraits of the Top 5 most stylish people.

Thank you to Erin, Larry, and Bridgette for making me part of this amazing issue!

View the entire issue online at http://www.charlottestylemag.com/

Catwalk for a Cause: Martin Truex, Jr. Foundation

I've worked with Sherry, owner of Lavendar Boutique in Mooresville, several times now, and she is just incredibly sweet and wonderful (not to mention stunningly beautiful!).  I was honored she asked me to participate in her Catwalk for a Cause Fashion Show in May, which benefited the Martin Truex, Jr. Foundation.

This runway event took place in Nascar driver's Martin Truex, Jr.'s race shop - and it was completely transformed to a beautiful event space.  The fashion show raised over $25,000 to benefit the Levine Children's Hospital.  Local women were the models in the show, showcasing fashions from Lavendar.  But the stars of the show were the kids - these amazing children show how to handle anything in life with happiness and grace. 

I had a wonderful time getting everyone ready, along with Larry Webb from Salon Vivace, and stylists from Modern Salon and Salon Utopia.  Erin L Hubbs was one of the photographers taking photos of the event.

Thank you Sherry, Martin and everyone for allowing me to give back to the community.

Fashion Soul

I was asked by the famous Charlottean, Joey Hewell, to participate in his fashion show in May, called Fashion Soul.  I was paired with Luis Machicao, who makes the most fabulous vintage-inspired designs.  We agreed on a 50's style makeup, with black eye liner, lots of lashes, and of course, the signature red lips.

I was assisted by Larry Webb of Salon Vivace Southpark, who did an amazing job helping me with the makeup.  Thank goodness Larry was there for me, because we had 11 models in the show!  Boy was I tired once we were done, but the girls looked great.  Their hair was styled by Bradley Sanders and his team at Groove Salon in Charlotte.

The runway was set up outside Dharma Lounge in Southend, and featured several local designers, models, hair stylists, and makeup artists.

Thank you to Erin L Hubbs for documenting Larry and I working on the beautiful models!

Photo: Erin L Hubbs
Dresses: Luis Machicao
Hair: Groove Salon
Makeup: Adrian D. Howe and Larry Webb

Beautiful Bride: Ashley Griffith

Ashley Griffith was married May 28, 2011 in Davidson, NC.  I have been fortunate to work with incredibly beautiful brides, both inside and outside, and Ashley was no exception.

Ashley is so beautiful already, so we kept her makeup very natural, with shades of champagne and brown on her eyes, accented with individual lashes.  This was paired with pink blush and pink lips, and of course, airbrush foundation.  Her bridesmaids also wore a natural look, with shades of gold, brown and charcoal on their eyes, paired with a neutral glossy lip.

Everyone got ready at the Davidson Village Inn, and The Light Studio Salon styled everyone's hair in beautiful styles, which held all day. 

Her gown was from Classic Bride and Formals, located on Main Street in Davidson.  Ashley's wedding was planned by the incredible staff at Style Perfect Weddings and Events.

Photos are by Jeremy Igo.

Thank you Ashley for having me be part of your special day!

Photos: Jeremy Igo

Event Planner: Style Perfect Wedding & Events

Hair: The Light Studio Salon, Cornelius, NC

Makeup: Adrian D. Howe

Bridal Gown: Classic Bride & Formals, Davidson