Behind the Scenes with Tween Magazine

Behind the scene with Tween Magazine's photo shoot
Featuring Hair and Make Up Artistry of Lena G and Studio 277 Cosmetics
Make Sure to Support and Buy Your Copy Today!!!
For more information about Lena G and Studio 277 Cosmetics call 1.800.385.3624 x201 or email lena@lgcdinc.com. 
Visit us online at www.lgcdinc.com

Until Next Time, Stay Sexy, Soulful and Sophisticated.
Lena G

Lena G Artistry and Studio 277 Cosmetics are happy to have been featured in Tween Magazine!!!
For more information about Lena G Make Up Artist and Stylist visit www.lgcdinc.com or http://lenagraham.com.
Call 1.800.385.3624 x201 or email lena@lgcdinc.com
Until Next Time Stay Sexy, Soulful and Sophisticated
Lena G

Bridal Beauty Trends: Say "I Do" to Hair Extensions

One of the most common inquires we receive is should I do hair extensions for my wedding and what is the best method?

The current trend that is sweeping the nation is custom made clip on extensions.

When we speak with a bride to prepare her for her bridal beauty journey we ask lots of questions. When it comes to hair extensions we go over in detail the different methods that we offer; cold fusion, hot fusion, sew-in, glue or bonded. We review the cost of hair and the service along with analyzing our client’s type of hair and from there we provide our clients with a detailed hair extension consultation analysis and make suggestions on what will work best.

We have definitely noticed a fluctuation towards clip on extensions for several reasons:

1. They are economical

2. They are not permanent and cause no damage to your hair

3. They can be reused

If you are thinking about hair extensions for your wedding, go for it!!

Clip On Extension range in all different colors, textures and lengths!

Contact us for a complimentary consultation at 1.800.385.3624 x201 or lena@lgcdinc.com

Until Next Time Stay Sexy, Soulful and Sophisticated

Lena G

visit us online at www.absolutelygorgeousbrides.com

Studio 277 Cosmetics - Available in Winter Park

We are so happy to have our cosmetic line available to our clients!!!
Custom Blend foundation, Beautiful Blushes, Vibrantly Pigmented Eye shadows and soothing Lip Gloss!!!!
For more information and catalog email lena@lgcdinc.com or call 1.800.385.3624 x201
visit us online at www.studio277cosmetics.com

Have a FABulous Day!!!
Until Next Time Keep it Sexy...Soulful and Sophisticated
Lena G

Orlando Make Up Artist Featured as Beauty Expert on the Daily Buzz

Behind the Scenes Bridal Trends: Bridal Red Carpet Hair and Accessories to Match

We recently did a shoot for Bliss Magazine that featured some beautiful trends for spring brides.

With our cover model I made her skin flawless with one of my favorite new foundations by Graftiban high definition crème and I custom blended the colors for an exact match.  A crème blush, Ginger from our Studio 277 Cosmetic Bridal Collection allowed us to softly define her cheek bones without them being too chiseled.

We filled her brows softly with a blondish brown eye shadow and used velvety pastel colors on her lids; the concentration was strong liner to make her brown eyes sparkle.  We used a pink liner and deep pinkish coral lipstick along with a gold gloss for her lips.

We previously set her hair with hot rollers and went in with a curling iron to define the curl.  I am an advocate of soft red carpet hair so I manipulated the curls into a side bun and created a head bank from a belt we had in our wardrobe.  I wanted her to have a flapper look.  I also added on the fur vest for a slight flair.

When determining your makeup and hair look for your wedding day; think about the story you want to tell and how that will translate on to camera.  Don’t be afraid to go a little over the top, after all it is your special day!

Until next time, Stay Sexy, Soulful and Sophisticated

Lena G

visit me at www.lgcdinc.com

1.800.385.3624 x201

I want my eyes to look like that.....

Have you ever seen a picture of eye make up and thought, "I love that, I want to do my eye make up just like that?"
But after you attempted to apply on your own you feel frustrated and like you will never get it:(

Problem solved....Studio 277 Cosmetics is proud to offer Private make up lessons and make up classes.

This is how it works:
Give us a call to schedule your appointment
Find your inspiration picture
Collect Your personal make up kit
and Come in to our Private Studio!

Just that simple.

What happens after that, you will sit with me and I will walk you through step by step how to achieve the make up look on what eye, what technique, product and brushes to use then you will mimic the look on your other eye.
I will also evaluate your current make up kit and make suggestions

Lena G Artistry Featured in Bliss Magazine

Press Release

We are ecstatic to announce that Absolutely Gorgeous Brides Key Make Up Artist and Hair Designers artistic designs where featured on the cover and in a spread for Bliss Magazine.

Lena G has over a decade of experience with hair and make up; her client list includes  but is not limited to: President Barak Obama, Ryan Lotche (Olympic Gold Medalist), ABC Good Morning America, Primetime, CNN, Fox Atlanta, Fox Orlando, Hulk Hogan, B.E.T. ,NASCAR, UPN Celebrity Guest, Daily Buzz, Universal Studios, Nickelodeon, Deborah King, SiTv - California, WMBA, Marc Rubio and Michael Baisden.  You can visit www.lgcdinc.com  or http://lenagraham.com.  Contact  1.800.385.3624  x201 for more information and booking.

Information provided by A.I.M.S. Management

Oooops....We Did it Again!!!!

When one of my favorite photographers Claude Studios (www.claudestudios.com) messaged me about a shoot he was inspired to do; I was like no problem.  I made my way from all day shoot on Ormond Beach to Dynasty Studio in Winter Park. 

When I arrived I looked around for the model, couldn’t identify her at that time from the inspiration I had been given.  I soon realized our poor subject had just been bamboozled by a local “hood” salon.

Her gorgeous short locs had been replaced with a synthetic shiny lace front that looked like it had been purchased from Party City.

Her luck got worse, in addition she had recently been burned by some hot grease at her day job which was a local burger joint and she had just had a painful outbreak of acne.

Because she was just getting into the industry her wardrobe was very limited.

The photographer and I quickly made some adjustments so that we could accomplish our goal.  I remembered a black scarf I had thrown in the car and I was able to wrap it around her head.

We went totally dramatic with her make up in order to keep the fullness of her brows and bring attention away from the scarf.

I took my time to apply her foundation in layers with a variety of hi lighting and contouring techniques to chisel out her facial features.

We went with an implied nude to totally negate the wardrobe situation.

What we got….well it was lovely.  A true beauty shot.

You take a look and tell me….I say in the words of a popular song…..Oooops we did it again.

Until next time Stay Sexy, Soulful and Sophisticated.

Lena G

visit me online at www.lgcdinc.com

For more information call our studio 1.800.385.3624 x200

Prom 2012 Make Up Trends

Whether you decide to do your make up yourself, visit a local cosmetic counter or have your mom's best friend do it make sure that you choose the prom make up look best for you.

• First always make sure your make up is age appropriate.

• Remember Make up should enhance your natural beauty not cover it up!!!

• Your make up should work in accordance with your hair and dress.......

• Bring your makeup artist a visual so that she can have an idea of what look you want to achieve.

• Decide if you want to do false eyelashes.

• Communicate with your artist let them know what is important to you!

All of these things should contribute to a successful and stress free prom make up session.

Until Next Time
Lena G

What is Your Body Type?

Have you ever seen someone and thought "what the heck are they wearing?"
Perhaps either that person had no friends or didn't understand what compliments their body shape. To know what compliments you first you have to understand what body shape you have.
In the fashion world we use a few different types to describe the masse; let me premise by saying that no one body shape is good or bad, no one celebrity has the perfect body shape but they have stylist who understand those shapes and work to find garments that compliment them.

Some of the most common body shapes are:

Pear -this merely means your top is smaller than your bottom

Inverted Triangle - Means her shoulders are wide and her bottom comes down to a skinny point, generally long skinny legs.

Rectangle - Shoulders hips and thighs are all lined up, surprisingly a lot of runway models have this body shape. Watch the runway closely next time!

Hourglass - The most sought after shape of all, barbie a.k.a coca cola bottle. Your Top and bottom are totally proportionate and your waist cinches in creating the illusion of the "hourglass"

Diamond- This Body Shape carries most bulk in the middle the top and bottom come in to a point.

Apple - I always say this shape is just a spank away from being an hour glass. Your top middle and bottom is all round with no definition.

Which shape are you?
Until Next Time
Lena G
Helping You Find Your Inner G

Lena G featured at AWESOME Ministries Formal Exchange

Orlando Florida Professional Make Up Artist and Wardrobe Stylist Lena G worked along with AWESOME Ministries to educate and empower young ladies regarding choosing the appropriate prom dress for their body shape as well as going over hair and make up trends for 2012.

"If you give a man a fish he eats for a day, if you teach him to fish he will eat for a life time," says Lena G "in this case its young ladies and its not fish its make up." she finishes up with a smile.

One lucky gal won a total make over courtesy of Studio 277 Cosmetics, Lena G's private imaging studio nestled away in Winter Park Florida.

"We love helping the girls, they are close to my heart and being supportive to them is a priority!!!"

For more information about the company and services visit www.lgcdinc.com for questions regarding sponsorship and non for profit opportunities email studiomanager@lgcdinc.com with "Butterfly Effect" in the subject line or call 1.800.385.3624 x201 Yvonne.
- Article Provided by A.I.M.S. Management