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Tally Taylor shoot

SamCitychick — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:59:57 -0700

I just had a photo shoot today for Tally Taylor's catalog at their showroom in NYC. Tally Taylor is a women's wholesale company located here in New York. I love Tally Taylor..I've been working with them for the last 3 or 4 years but this was the first shoot that I've had with them this year. Of course I will post the pics from todays shoot but here are a few pics that I've taken with them over the years :-)

I'm in love with my store!

SamCitychick — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:21:25 -0700

So my boutique opened about a month and a half ago (June 1st) and I absolutely love it! Its been alot of work and very stressful at times but it has been so worth it. I absolutely love everything about it...the location (Glen Cove is Awesome!), my customers, my employees Renee and Kat, and especially the merchandise!!!! I've always wanted a boutique, but I never thought that I would have one so young and I never thought that I would have a consignment store. After researching for several months and being offered an opportunity that I just could not pass up, I decided just to do it and I am so glad I did. Here are a few pics of my store :-)

Oh, I forgot ton mention...the really cool thing about my store is that we get tons (I mean tons) of new items EVERYDAY! For instance today we got in a pair of Louis Vuitton sunglasses, a few dresses, bags and a couple of antique items for the home. Also, most of the items that we get in are either brand new with the tags still on them or gently used and have only been worn a few times. If you are ever in Glen Cove, make sure you stop by and say hi to me, Kat or Renee and I promise that you will find something in there that you will love!

Samantha's Consignment Boutique
12 School Street
Glen Cove, NY 11542
516-753-5712
Open Tues-Sat 11am-6pm
www.samanthasconsignment.com

My new shop Samantha's Consignment Boutique opening June 1st in Glen Cove, NY

SamCitychick — Sun, 16 May 2010 10:31:26 -0700

So Ive been extremely busy lately doing a variety of things...i. e. photoshoots, makeup applications, decorating my new apartment, etc. But the thing that's been keepng me the busiest is my brand new store that I'm opening in Glen Cove, Long Island. The name is Samantha's Consignment Boutique and it is fabulous, if I do say so myself, lol.

My boutique will be a place where my customers can buy the most beautiful high-end fashion items ever made. My staff are experts who are curators of high-end consignment designer clothes, jewelry and accessories that will provide intelligent and objective fashion advice to ensure that our customers buy only what is right for her and her desired look.

At any one time, my boutique will be stocked with authenticated pieces from St.John, Dior, Chanel, D&G, Hermés, Bvlgari, Prada, Gucci, Armani, Cartier, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Chloé, Van Cleef and Arpel, YSL, Galiano as well as many other coveted labels found in exclusive brand name stores like Barney's and Neiman Marcus.

Not only do we carry clothing, we also carry bags, shoes, jewelry, small furniture, antiques, rugs, home decor and much more.

I am so super excited I can't even tell you! This has been a dream for me for such a long time and I can't believe that in about 2 weeks, this dream will be a reality! I am also working on a website which should be up soon. Of course I will be posting the website info and pics from the boutique here soon. Hopefully if you guys are on Long Island, you will be able to stop by and say hi :-)

xoxo
Sam

Samantha's Consignment Boutique
12 School Street
Glen Cove, New York 11542

Photoshoot with Cat_6

SamCitychick — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:25:45 -0800

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/

City Scene Magazine Cover

SamCitychick — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:48:09 -0800

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

New Year, New Start

SamCitychick — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:44:36 -0800

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

City Scenes Magazine Photoshoot with Olivia

SamCitychick — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:46:24 -0800

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.

Makeup shoot with Hydra Multimedia

SamCitychick — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:22:08 -0800

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

Salon Rapture Spa and Wellness Fall Special

SamCitychick — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:53:42 -0800

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

Additional pics from photoshoot with Jason P. Thomas

SamCitychick — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:44:14 -0700

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.