Makeup by KC

Friday, March 2, 2012

Upcoming THREADSENCE Lookbook

Sneak peek of Spring 2012 Lookbook
Photographer: Nicolle Hill
Art Direction: Theadsence
Makeup & Hair: KC Witkamp

Teaser

Teaser from photographer Stephanie Williams

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Thursday, February 23, 2012

ENCHANTMENT spring lookbook and video

Enchantment Spring 2012 lookbook by Ruche is here!!!!!
make sure to go to www.shopruche.com to get these adorable outfits, hurry because they are selling out fast!

So happy to be part of the Ruche family, it's always a pleasure to work with them.

behind the scenes video

Photographer: Elizabeth Messina
Makeup and Hair: Kc Witkamp
Styling and Art Direction: Ruche

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MEN'S Denim lookbook

www.djpremium.com
photographer: Ryan Acain
Stylist: Chesley Tollentino
Makeup and Hair: Kc Witkamp

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DENIM women's lookbook

www.djpremium.com
photographer: Ryan Acain
Stylist: Chesley Tollentino
Makeup and Hair: Kc Witkamp

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Sneak peek for yesterday's shoot with the amazing Stephanie Williams
I can't wait to see the editorial and show you the rest of the behind the scenes. but in the mean time I can show you a couple of my iphone shots.

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Monday, February 13, 2012

VALENTINE'S makeover

yes this is the same shoot with Sunny, Alexandra and photographer Priscilla Gragg but I wanted to do two different posts since this is so appropriate for Valentines Day. Having said that-HAPPY VALENTINES!

Valentine's Day is all about the snuggles, hugs and kisses so you definitely want to make sure your makeup can withstand all of that - and more :)

MAKEUP TIPS:

-foundation: make sure your foundation is long lasting. use a silicone based formula (face and body by Makeup for ever) and/or set your foundation with a setting spray (MAC Fix+) to avoid loosing some foundation on your man's shirt

- eyes: use in a smudge proof liner (I love 24/7 pencils and liners form Urban Decay) and a waterproof mascara (smokey lash by Makeup for Ever). You don't want to cry and have a horrible black line running down your face. Scary! (for him and for you)

You can also secure your eyeshadow by using a primer and/or using a wet brush. Simply grab your eyeshadow using a brush and spray your brush with Fix+. This will add insurance to your eyeshadow but also will intensify the color, so keep that in mind.

-lips: keep the KISS PROOF (the most important in my opinion) by using a lip stain (Covergirl outlast lipstain or Stilla lipstains) followed by lip balm to keep your lips moisturized.

If you do decide to go with a bolder color use a long wearing lipstick ( Maybelline superstay 24hr or Covergirl outlast lip color) OR use your favorite lipstick, blot the excess, set it with a loose powder, blot the escess and add one more layer of the same lipstick. HE will appreciate the extra work- they hate wearing your lipstick.

Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Photographer: Priscilla Gragg
Hair and Makeup: KC Witkamp
Wardrobe Stylist: Alexandra Kastner (she also made the adorable flag)

(the other side of the flag)

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PUBLISHED in FRANCE

A couple days ago I found out that my work got published in a FRENCH magazine!!!!
I am so stoked about this.
I can't even remember when I did this shoot with photographer Chris Steinbach but I do remember that it was a late afternoon in LA studio. It was only the photographer, model, and me.

Publication: EVER MAGAZINE
Photographer: Chris Steinbach
Hair and Makeup: KC Witkamp

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a day of hard work with Sunny

Sometimes I have to pinch myself..... how many people can call a day at the beach, running, laughing, playing dress up, and hanging with cool people WORK? Really!?!?

MAKEUP TIP: Always be VERY conscious of the location and the overall feel of the shoot. Just because a think blue eyeliner is trendy that doesn't mean that its appropriate for the concept. Believe me, a little is MORE.

I wanted the makeup to look fresh and natural so I basically just used a brozer to contour. a light application of a peach shadow and did a bare pink on the lips.
I like to choose ONE area where I can play a bit more with color, this time I choose the lips (if we do color on her eyes, cheecks, lips..... then it could look too overwelming).

I love all the wardrobe and fun pieces that Alexandra brought. Such a sweet and fun stylist to work with.

Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Photographer: Priscilla Gragg
Hair and Makeup: KC Witkamp
Wardrobe Stylist: Alexandra Kastner

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Monday, February 6, 2012

TEST shoot

When we get together on a Friday afternoon.......

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SMILE FOR STYLE

I've been very fortunate to meet and build great friends through my job as a makeup artist.....so when my friend Chesley stylist and blogger from smile for style told me that she was shooting for her blog and needed help with makeup of course I jumped into the opportunity to work with her.

She is a former model (obviously, she's so pretty) that follow her love for fashion and became a stylist. and all though we work together all the time this was the first time I got to do her makeup (finally!!!)
check out her blog smile for style