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Melissa -The Makeup Artist

Barneys Seattle in Pacific Place June 29th!

About Me



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My Interests

For my Superficial Interests:Celebrity News, Gossip and other worthwhile news. Fashion in all it's shapes and forms, Project Runway(hello, why did they kick off Allison?!) US WEEKLY, IN TOUCH and any other trustworthy news source. JolieinNYC- I generally don't read Blogs, but I love her brutal honesty of the "glam job" she posessed! Other Not to be Missed shows like Grey's Anatomy, Blow Out and Top Model. (I am ashamed to admit but it's true) Fashion Illustration, Self Grooming- I might as well be brutally honest here, I adore the Salon, and all of it's delightful services including but not limited to: Spending hour upon hour receiving layers of bleach and color, all delightfully wrapped in carefully placed foils upon my aching head, to be ( at times) painfully removed after laborious processing. Being the recipient of an indulgent massage with a much needed dose of self tanner to bring this white girl a little bit closer to the J Lo hidden within. Shamelessly enjoing a spa pedicure with my retail feet thrust in the face of a (sorry but this is true) woman who usually speaks broken english and polishes my toes while speaking a foriegn dialect to her coworkers while they giggle at ( I must assume)me and/or thier other unassuming clients.Of course, I can not always be at the mercy of another for my beauty needs, so being the fortunate girl I am to have a bathroom stockpiled with more luxe skincare than Bergdorf Goodman, I am queen of the At-Home-Facial. God forbid the day I start to see wrinkles!HMM, is it superficial to say you like to party? In partying I am referring to a ridiculous consumption of alcohol out with your friends acting like a bunch of idiots. If so, then that belongs on the top part of my lists. I am not referring to any other substance abuse. Thank God I am vain enough to not do drugs or smoke because they wreck havok on the (only) skin you will ever posess.Okay, less superficial interests include:Spending time with my absolutely wonderful husband, that I was so lucky to find 9 years ago and marry this last year. Hanging out with my GREAT friends and Family. Attempting to work out and get into bikini-worthy shape.(we will see) Finding my purpose in life beyond myself, finding a way to give back. Learning more about God and the whole Spiritual Universe. Watching the History Channel, attempting to educate myself on more important events and things going on in this crazy world. Going to Movies (love scary thriller ones, but hate the gory kinds, and do have admit I like the Chick Flicks.) SHOPPING!!! Wait- that was put in the wrong list. Oh well. And travelling- can't wait to see more parts of the world!

My favourite...
...color is deep rich ruby red
...animals are turned into fabulous fashion...KUST KIDDING PETA!
...sport is basketball...Go Sonics!
...season is Summer for weather, Fall for fashion
...TV show are Sex and the City, anything on STYLE Network
...drink is non-fat chai tea latte(Starbucks) or anything from Coffee Bean
...book are The Devil wears Prada, Bergdorf Blondes, the Bible
...band is Goldfrapp
...holiday is Thanksgiving, my family actually celebrates it!
...website are Glam.com, Gawker.com, Style.com, E!.....

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45 of the most random things you probably never needed to know about someone
whats your name spelt backwards?:
What did you do last night?: Lost money at Muckleshhot Casino- damn!
The last thing you downloaded onto your computer?: I don't know.
Have you ever licked a 9 volt battery?: No, maybe that is why I am still here
Last time you swam in a pool?: on our cruise to Jamaica/Cayman Islands
What are you wearing?: Antic Jeans, a blue sweater and Uggs( I don't care, I'm not going out in this)
How many cars have you owned?: only two
Type of music you dislike most?: country
Are you registered to vote?: yes
Do you have cable?: couldn't live without it
What kind of computer do you use?: a square one
Ever made a prank phone call?: Long time ago- but I was really good at it!
You like anyone right now?: just my husband
Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving?: maybe skydiving
Furthest place you ever traveled?: Barcelona, Spain
What's your favorite comic strip?: I don't like comics
Do u know all the words to the national anthem?: for the most part
Shower, morning or night?: night, bath
Best movie you've seen in the past month?: Seamless, a ..ery
Favorite pizza toppings?: mushroom and tomato- I need to eat something
Chips or popcorn?: chips- sour cream and onion or barbecue
What cell phone provider do you have?: T-Mobile
Have you ever smoked peanut shells?: no
Have you ever been in a beauty pageant?: no, but I have done makeup for them
Orange Juice or apple?: orange
Who were the last people you sat at lunch with?: Valentino
favorite chocolate bar?: Not a huge chocolate bar person
Who is your longest friend and how long?: um, Erika or Amy? Like 12 years or something
Last time you ate a homegrown tomato?: At someones house but forgot who
Have you ever won a trophy?: yes
Favorite arcade game?: the ball-rolling thing into the circles
Ever ordered from an infomercial?: Hell no
Sprite or 7-UP?: Sprite, 7-up tastes funny now
Have you ever had to wear a uniform to school/work?: nope
Last thing you bought at Walgreens?: Walgreens? A prescription maybe?
Ever thrown up in public?: not that I can recall
Would you prefer being a millionaire or finding true love?: I prefer not to choose, but true love if I must
Do you believe in love at first sight?: maybe
SPONGEBOB OR JIMMY NEUTRON?: Spongebob for sure
Did you have long hair as a young kid?: sure did, and have tried to replicate the color a million times
What message is on your voicemail machine?: oh, I can't remember, and I never return calls, sorry.
Where would you like to go right now?: to a massuese
Whats the name of your pet?: I don't have one anymore :(
What kind of back pack do you have, and what's in it?: Backpack? I don't think so.
What do you think about most?: My future
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Bzoink - The Original Survey Site ..END BZOINK.COM SURVEY CODE10 General Fashion QuestionsQuestion 1 If you could only shop at one store, what would it be? Barneys New York- I have to be loyal to my employer!Question 2 You wouldn't be caught dead wearing something from which store? K Mart...gross!Question3 You're given a thousand dollars and can only spend it on ONE thing. What would it be? The most amazing handbag I could find- probably a Chloe or Marc Jacobs.Question 4 You're given the opportunity to have a famous designer revamp your entire wardrobe. Who would you choose? Oh, this is SO hard! I really would love a modern-day Gabrielle Chanel or actually, Zac Posen would be amazing.Question 5 Do you have a friend you'd gladly switch wardrobes with? Who is it? Why? Why not? Um,no. My friends have great style, and those who don't, I help them with thier shopping, but overall, I like my own wardrobe fine. Although, If Jessica Alba was my friend, I would trade with her!Question 6 Name one store you want to win a $5000 shopping spree at. Ha Ha Barneys, because then I would get my discount on top- hello Manolos, Loubitans and Lanvin!Question 7 Is there an actress/singer/famous person whose wardrobe you admire immensely? Who is it? The Beauty Closet at Elle Magazine would be great, but if it must be a person, Carine Rotfield is always incredibly chic.Question 8 Cool Name one article of clothing you'd do anything (or nearly anything) to own? A black crocodile Hermes Birkin... :)Question 9 Ever saved up several months' worth of allowance (or paychecks) for one thing? What was it? No, I am way too eager to go shopping at any available time- I don't have the control.

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Music:

Totally eclectic- listen to my rotation of changing songs on my page and you will see what I mean. I love Goldfrapp, Gabriel and Dresden, Lady Soveriegn, and anything you can dance to. I can't get into country at all but I'm open to almost everything else.

Movies:

Thirteen going on Thirty, 10 ways to lose a Guy in Ten Days, The Notebook, My Fair Lady, Gone with the Wind, Scary Movies in general Cool classic films with Marilyn Monroe or Audrey Hepburn Funny romantic comedies, Physchological thrillers.

Television:

I ADORE Ugly Betty and October Road! Access Hollywood, Extra, E! News with Guliana Rancic( love her!) and the for-mentioned Grey's Anatomy, Top Model, Project Runway. Suprisingly, really like Top Chef, and am horrified to admit am fascinated by the Real Housewives of the OC and Eighth and Ocean.

Books:

I love to read, ... The Devil wears Prada- and I do know whom this is supposed to be based upon, however, she is one my Icons, so I choose not to believe this is a "Factual Fiction". Bergdorf Blondes, and books of that sort are usually my favorites. I do like some classics like Gone with the Wind and A Tree grows in Brooklynn, and really old books that are usually hard to find. And... WWD,Fashion Magazines - Vogue, Elle, Harpers Bazaar... you name it I probably read it.

Heroes:

God/Jesus Fashion Notable: Gabrielle Chanel, Anna Wintour, Tom Ford, Kevyn Aucoin, Carine Rotfield

My Blog

I’m published in ELLE Magazine

My review of "The Ten Year Nap" was published in this month's issue of Elle Magazine ( featuring Madonna on the cover)! The start to my editorial career ;)
Posted by Melissa -The Makeup Artist on Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:10:00 PST

Poetry par moi- thanks Poetry.com for copywriting my own poetry!

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Posted by Melissa -The Makeup Artist on Sat, 01 Dec 2007 12:14:00 PST

My Celebrity Look-alikes

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Posted by Melissa -The Makeup Artist on Thu, 16 Aug 2007 08:17:00 PST

The Hills Season Premier

Okay, I admit it : I Love The Hills.  Maybe it has something to do with the fact that I lived in the Hollywood Hills. Or maybe because my dream job would be to work at Vogue Magazine. (preferably...
Posted by Melissa -The Makeup Artist on Wed, 15 Aug 2007 04:54:00 PST

Barneys New York Seattle Info

So a quick update for those who arn't in the know, our Barneys New York  location will be closing JUNE 15th and Re-Opening JUNE 29th in Pacific Place Mall, next to Tiffany and Cartier, in the for...
Posted by Melissa -The Makeup Artist on Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:55:00 PST

Shooter- go see it

So I really didn't want to go see this movie- but can I just say how amazing it is? Full of suspense, drama, a plot that you can kind of figure out as it goes along, but the ride is too much fun to ov...
Posted by Melissa -The Makeup Artist on Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:28:00 PST

Everything about me that you really don't need to know

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Posted by Melissa -The Makeup Artist on Wed, 14 Mar 2007 08:19:00 PST

Urban Camping and other perils of Seattle Snowstorms

Like any other night, it all began innocently. Having been dropped off at work, my husband arrived at 7pm, and instead of heading home, we went upstairs to Palomino for dinner and enjoyed an evening o...
Posted by Melissa -The Makeup Artist on Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:08:00 PST

My life is complete- I helped Paula Adul

You never know what your missing until you experience something so profound, you realise that up until that moment, your life has been without purpose. My coming-of-age moment was at work, when in wal...
Posted by Melissa -The Makeup Artist on Wed, 04 Oct 2006 11:15:00 PST

Most AMAZING products money can buy

If you love to be in the know about the most innovative new skincare products available, check out my latest post on the Barneys New York Lovers group...and if you are a fabulous person, you should be...
Posted by Melissa -The Makeup Artist on Sun, 27 Aug 2006 12:52:00 PST