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Hey there!, welcome to my blog and thanks for reading my random rambles. I'm a professional makeup artist in all areas of Beauty, Fashion, Film/Television and Bridal. I'm known for my professionalism, personality and something random in my hair. I grew up in the caribbean in Antigua such a beautiful place. Glitter queen, cake lover and shoe addict. My posts will give you some more insight into the creative quirky mind that I have.

Gabriella Nordé as Holiday Glam '09




View Gabriella Nordé as "Holiday Glam '09"!!!!:  Makeupbysaj.com

Thanks to the MakeupbySaj Team!:

Wardrobe Stylist: Chanelle C. Smith Designs

Photography: Joseph Jones Studio JoJan
Makeup/Hair: SAJ
Behind the scenes footate Anderson Andrew(coming soon)

Special thanks to Archibalds Limo and Taxi Service for providing the Limo for the shoot!

xoxo
Saj

Face of SAJ: Congrats Gabby!!!

















Congrats to Gabriella Norde on winning the Face of Saj Fall Glam'o9 Model Search!

Stay tuned everyone for the upcoming shoot with Gabriella!

xoxo
Saj

Face of SAJ: Fall Glam '09 AND THE WINNER IS!

Face of SAJ: SEMI FINALISTS SHOOT!













Myself and the Girls posing with Filise Persaud Spring Beauty '09 Winner
Left to right: Sabrina, Sancha, Gabriella, Kamesha, Ardis

The pictures have been released officially and are now open for Voting on the MakeupbySaj Fanpage!!!! Be sure to become a fan and VOTE for your favourite!!!

The winner will be announced on Saturday 14th Nov. at 12am!!

Click Here to Vote!


Good Luck to all the girls, you did so well, I'm proud of you all!

xoxo Saj

Face of SAJ: SEMI FINALISTS SHOOT!

 Yesterday we had the Photo Shoot for the 5 semi finalists of the Face of Saj Fall Glam '09 Model Search held at Studio JoJan.

It went absolutely great, although we faced a few hiccups with blowing transformers :S 
The Girls; Kamesha, Sabrina, Gabriella, Sancha and Ardis did exceptionally well!!! 

Thanks again to Joseph Jones Photography at Studio JoJan and Vanda Neal Gardener of Xante for providing the wardrobe and accessories.

 It's almost time to release the Final Pictures from the shoot. The images will be displayed on theMakeupbysaj Fanpage on Wednesday 11th Nov at 11am! Public Voting begins at 12pm and will end Friday 13th. Details on how to vote along with behind the scenes images will be added tomorrow!! 

xoxo Saj

Chanelle C. Smith for Face of Saj

Designer Chanelle C. Smith will be designing an original couture piece for the Face of Saj: Fall Glam '09 winner.

She has sent me a preliminary sketch of the design and will customize it to the new "Face"

This is such a unique and beautiful design......three words....I. Want.It!!!!


Who will be named the new Face of Saj and don this designer dress? ..............we will find out soon!

Top 5 Vid!

Face of SAJ: TOP 5 SEMI FINALISTS!

And the decision has been made!! ( did I mention what a hard decision it was?)

The Judges: Myself, Photographer Joseph Jones and Fashion Designer Chanelle Smith

The 5 Semi-Finalists are:




 Sabrina Gauducheau

 Sancha D'Costa



CONGRATS LADIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The 5 Semi Finalists will be participating in a Fashion Shoot along with Spring Winner Filise Persuad.

 Can't wait to see you all bring it!

xoxo
Saj

DAY: TWO and THREE













Day two and three were equally as great as day one!

By the end of the last day I realized how much talent we have here in Antigua and what a seriously hard task I have ahead of me!

BUT........"Loves IT!!!"

xoxo
Saj

Face of SAJ: DAY ONE













Ok everyone! so the first day of the model search was yesterday and it was great!!!!! A lot of great choices were seen, all the ladies were so pleasant with great personalities!

 This.is.going.to.be.hard! 

I can't wait to see who will come next! For the ladies of day Two....The bar has been set!!! You betta bring it!!!

xoxo Saj

Face of SAJ article on Caribarena.com

Hey everyone!

Check out the article on Caribarena featuring the Face of Saj Fall Glam Competition! which begins TOMORROW!!http://caribarena.com/life-style/fashion-beauty/saj-seeking-fall-model.html

Video: Saj Talking about the Fall Glam Model Search



Fall Glam Model Search Welcomes: Fashion Designer Chanelle C Smith














An exciting collaboration with a fellow young talented Antiguan woman has been made official!


Chanelle C Smith has come on board to be the Official Designer of the Face of Saj Fall Glam Photo Shoot featuring our Winning Model with a  custom creation in-keeping with the new trends of Fall '09.









Her recent success with her original Flag Couture line features gorgeous pieces made of the Flags of the Caribbean give us an early idea of what to expect from her and her upcoming lines...... Pure.Fab!

I look forward to working with Chanelle head designer of Chanelle C. Smith Designs

About Chanelle:

"Head designer and co-founder of Chanelle C. Smith clothing line. I grew up on the Caribbean island of Antigua and moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue my love of fashion. I have since then attained degrees in both Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising. I have an eclectic style but always stay true to my Caribbean roots. I hope to one day be a well known designer and most of all, have my designs grace the runway at the biggest fashion shows in the world.

As mentioned, my style is extremely eclectic, combining bold and funky with street and chic. My designs aren’t for the shy introverts, but for the daring individual who aren’t afraid to take fashion risks and make bold statements.

I have a passion and burning love for fashion and I hope to share that with the world ;)

Chanelle "



Face of Saj: Fall Glam Model Search

While on my end preparations are in full swing, getting that FAB makeup prize for the lucky winner, wardrobe, set location all the fun works :) Lets talk about what YOU can expect.

Prepare to present your self to the panel for the first round of the model search. Be sure to follow guidelines listed on the application form and this blog ( dress, accessories etc.). 

Every model will have quick polaroids taken of them for review for the second round.

Everyone also has the opportunity to be added to the official Model Database (details coming soon) for other modeling jobs and castings etc which is and excellent opportunity to further your modeling career.

I've been asked if I am looking for the regular skinny model and the answer is no. I am looking for a stunning unique face, gorgeous features, healthy skin, great body NO MATTER THE SIZE whether you are thick, thin or in-between. Just be FIERCE!!!

Round Two!!

Five finalists will be chosen from the initial casting and will be called back for a full photo shoot. Wardrobe, hair, makeup, accessories the works! This is your opportunity to show how that gorgeous face photographs!

So start practicing "Smiling with your Eyes" ;)

xoxo
Saj


Face of Saj: Fall Glam '09 Model Search How to Enter!


This season, the Face of Saj Model Search is bigger and better than ever!
From such a large response for our first Model Search: Spring Look 'o9 with Winner Filise Persuad we have decided to make quite a few exciting changes.

If you have what it takes Read on below!!:


Face of SAJ
Fall Glam ‘09
...ARE YOU THE NEXT FACE?

Live Casting Event begins on October 16th-18th 2009 from 5pm-7pm
Event will be held at Studio JoJan
Corner of Corn Alley & Long St. , St. John’s Antigua.

Top 5 semi- finalists will be selected by the judges and will participate in an Editorial Shoot. Semi- Finalists will then go trough a public voting process on the MakeupbySaj Facebook Fan Page, votes will count for 40% of the total score.

APPLICATION FORMS can be found HERE and must be completed and delivered on any date of the Live Casting Event noted above along with the application fee of $10.

Prizes

-Overall winner selected will receive a Makeup Goody Bag valued at $400usd, Full professional Makeover and Photoshoot, Official Face of the "Get the Look" section of MakeupbySaj.com Opportunities for other paid assignments and of course bragging rights as the "Fall Glam '09 Face"

-All entries have the opportunity to be added to our Model Database kept for future paid client castings and other modeling opportunities.

Requirements

Appearance: Models attending the Live Casting MUST follow the guidelines listed below

-Hair should be pulled/combed back off the face.

-Clothing should be clean cut and figure flattering with NO accessories. Tank top with Skinny fit Jeans or Leggings would be ideal. Lose fitting clothing, busy patterns will not be accepted as these tend to distort the true figure.

- NO makeup should be worn as we would like to see the true you.

Click Here to see the behind the scenes video of our first winner Filise Persuad " Spring Look '09"

Face of Saj: Fall Glam '09

Welcome Everyone to the official home of the Face of Saj Trends Model Searches.

This season we are going for "Fall Glam"

Are you the next "Face of Saj"? Stay Tuned for more!!!

xoxo

Saj