On Wednesday I had a photoshoot with Marc aka Cat_6 for an ad for my makeup line Sam Murdock Cosmetics. It was a quick shoot but Im overly happy with the results. Here are some behind the scenes photos as well as a final pic and the actual ad (above) from that day. Oh and the fabulous makeup artist that beat my face that day was Dark Lex... Behind the Scenes Lex beating my face Thats the sexy face, lol A few of my products Links: Cat_6: http://www.modelmayhem.com/405043 and http://www.categorysix.net/ Dark Lex: http://www.modelmayhem.com/493310 and http://www.darklexbeauty.com/

This is the cover for City Scene Magazine's Premiere issue that will hit stands next month. Singer Olivia looks fabulous on it and I was so honored to have the opportunity to do her makeup. I will be adding the other pics once I get my copy of the mag and will post them here. -Sam

HI everyone, Sorry Ive been totally MIA since Christmas...one of my new years resolution was to blog more often, preferably daily....well obviously that didn't happen, lol. Alot has happened though since the new year started. First I moved into a fabulous new apartment right on the beach...yeah me!!! lol...Ive been looking for a new place for a while (my mom says I move every year around Christmas...thats totally not true....*thinking*...ok so for the last 4 years it has been true lol)....The thing with me is that I need to always be comfortable at all times but I do get bored quite easily. I wanted a bigger apartment (I was in a 2 bedroom first, then I moved into a loft, then last year I moved into a one bedroom) and something very peaceful. Everyone who knows me knows that I am a totally Zen person. I get stressed out and frazzeled very easily, so when I come home I want a peaceful haven where I can leave the stress of the day behind...well my last apartment was not like that...it was more like Grand Central Station...so as soon as my lease was up...I said "Peace Out". Because I'm always busy, I didn't have time to look for an apartment myself so I hired a broker. For a month, he kept showing me all these apartments...actually co-ops and condos. Then he tried to have me buy one! I was totally confused on how we went from me wanting to rent a one bedroom apartment to buying a condo. Anyhow, I was not impressed with anything that he showed me and I started to get really, really frustrated. So one day I went on craigslist and the first listing I saw was for this apartment. It was actually not what I was looking for. Its a huge 2 bedroom and a little of of my price range but I said F it...let me at least go take a look at it and start searching on my own. I went to see the apartment and instantly fell in love with it...so much so I handed the landlord my security and first month's rent on the spot. So for the last 2 weeks Ive been running around like crazy buying brand new furniture (I did say that I bore easily right? lol) and trying to decorate this place. Besides that Im rebranding my makeup line Sam Murdock Cosmetics. I just shot an ad for it yesterday too!! Im pulling a Kimora and start starring in my own campaigns. I will still be using other models but when it comes to ads....yours truly will be gracing them...and why not? Its my *ish! LOL...Im also redoing the website and will be introducing Nail Polish to the collection!!! I know...so exciting. I am looking to focusing more on wholesaling and wil be hiring a staff (im converting that 2nd huge bedroom as an office..so that way I can work 24/7 from home....as if Im not busy enough). I will also be doing a launch party in the Spring and alot of events so stay tuned. Of course I will be posting all that stuff here first! -Sam

Last month, I was the makeup artist for a photoshoot with R&B Songtress Olivia for City Scenes Magazine. Olivia will grace the cover of City Scenes Magazine first launch issue in Januaray 2010 and talk about her new album thats due out March 2010. The shoot went really, really well. I'm so excited and can't wait for it to hit stands! Here are a few behind the scenes photo as well as a behind the scene video... and the vid:

Olivia Photo Shoot (CSM Magazine Launch) from Keen Management Group on Vimeo.

Two weeks away (Dec 9th) I had a photoshoot with Hector from Hydra Multimedia (as the makeup artist). The model's name is Ziggy and we shot her on Long Island. Here are my 2 favorite shots from the shoot: Last wednesday we shot again but this time the model was Hector's wife, Beverly. Here is a pic from that shoot. To view more of Hydra's work, please visit http://www.modelmayhem.com/29540

Hey guys, I'm the worst at updating my blog...one of my New Years Resolution is to try and update at least 3 xs a week lol...anyways, I am the Makeup Artist at a Salon on Long Island called Salon Rapture in Island Park. We are currently running a Fall special (see below). You can find out more about us, our services and specials by visiting www.salonrapture.com Fall Special: Free Gifts For You • Complimentary Make-Up Application with Cut and Blow • Complimentary Make-Up Application with Express Facial • Complimentary Mani/Pedi with Total of $150 or more Hair Care • 20% off Haircut • Complimentary Haircut with Color Service • 20% off Highlights Skin Care • Mini Facial $30 • Full Facial $50 Nails • Mani/Pedi $20 • $5 Manicure with Any Hair Service Make-Up • $20 Make-Up Application. Only $5 extra for lashes Bonus Bucks • Receive $5 dollars in Bonus Bucks For Every $50 Spent During Promotional Period. Good Toward Your Next Purchase Including Gift Certificate Purchases! (Great Holiday Gift!) (Cash Only Please / Not Combinable) Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10AM to 6PM (Sundays from 10am to 4pm) 516.385.2106 324 Long Beach Rd. Island Park, NY 11558

I forgot to add these last 3 pics from my photoshoot with photographer Jason Thomas right before I left for the Bahamas. The one above is my fav. Its so simple and glamourous but at the same time timeless and sexy (well to me anyways lol). Overall I am thoroughly pleased with this shoot.
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Yesterday I had a fabulous photo shoot with photographer Jason P. Thomas and stylist Manny (who is fierce beyond belief!). We shot on the rooftop of my old building on Greenwich and Rector St. Here are the first pics from the shoot...I'm so in love with these :-)





Here is a link to Jason's portfolio http://www.modelmayhem.com/649124

This was my first week at Edge and it was very interesting. I've been a model and a freelance Makeup Artist for over 5 years so its very difficult for me to "have a real job" even though I'm my own boss. Edge has very specific hours..Wed-Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-7pm but I pretty much get there around 1pm- ish..I've also been extremely tired which is why I haven't blogged all week :-( but now I'm getting a little more adjusted to it and getting to bed earlier so I'm taking it all in strides. Oh, and I forgot! The people who own and run Edge also run The Market (www.themarketnyc.com). All the designers from Edge have been urging me to give it a try. They are open every Fri, Sat and Sun so I will be trying it out this Sunday to see how it goes...Fingers crossed!!!!

Hey dolls,
I am SOOOOO excited to let you all know that my makeup line, Sam Murdock Cosmetics, will now be available at EDGE*nyNOHO, which is located at 65 Bleecker Street, here in Manhattan starting September 30th.
EDGE*nyNOHO is a unique venture developed to promote designs and concepts by fresh, cutting edge talent. It showcases more than 65 fashion, product and accessory designers, all under one roof. The really cool thing about this place is that you can purchase items and interact directly with each designer which is the most essential part of the EDGE*nyNOHO experience. So yes, on selected days I will be there...on others will be one of my lines' official Makeup Artists. So make sure you stop by if you are ever in Noho and come try out some of my products!

EDGE*nyNOHO
65 Bleecker st
New York, NY 10012
212-358-0255
Open Wed-Sat 12pm-8pm; Sun 12pm-7pm
www.edgeny.com (under construction)

To view my makeup line, please visit www.sammurdockcosmetics.com