Pink Flamingos. My wedding cake was covered in them, our yard is covered in them, I even have a hot pink bathroom covered in flamingo stuff. Crazy, huh? Cooking.The Flamingo. Frank Sinatra. Old movies. Art. Mythology. Burlesque. Vintage jewelry and clothing. Corsetry and shoes. Pin-up Girls and Bettie Page. FOOTBALL! Yes, I am a die hard Buckeye. I just started to enjoy boxing but I am new to it. I would love to learn how! I love kitsch.
Oh yeah, how could I forget... I am addicted to makeup. I can not live without it. The slideshow below is some of my work.
Music
My first crush, when I was 5 or six years old was on Huey Lewis. I carried around a forty-five sleeve for weeks telling my parents I was going to marry him. Thank God many of my interests have changed!!!!!
Frank Sinatra....Rockabilly... Social Distortion, The Randies, The Cowslingers, The Swinging Utters. The Misfits. The Cramps.I am not sure if they are still together but I loved the Coffin Bangers. The Beastie Boys. David Bowie. Elvis. Dean Martin. The Rat Pack. Jimmy Luxury. Richard Cheese. Stray Cats. Old U2.Yes, my husband has turned me on to old school hip hop. He knows more about it than any person I have ever met. Also, by default not only am I a New York Yankees fan, I am a Tom Waits fan. Classical. Opera. Not too much into musicals. Gwen Stefani.... love her! Sometimes I like some bluegrass. It reminds me of my roots... more later when I think about it.
Movies
The Taming of the Shrew with Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. Giant. National Velvet. Gone With the Wind. How to Marry a Millionaire. Gentlemen Prefer Blonds. Plan 9 From Outter Space. Star Wars. Cinderella Man. Angela's Ashes. My Left Foot. Seabiscuit (I am such a sucker for this kind of movie). The original Oceans Eleven. Tim Burton films. Elizabeth. ELF!Anchorman.Parenthood. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. Blazing Saddles. Young Frankenstein. Napoleon Dynamite, The Breakfast Club, Revenge of the Nerds, The Blues Brothers, All of those sappy 80's movies
Television
Deadwood. I am addicted to this show. Rome. The Tudors. Food TV. Addams Family. Retro TV.
Books
The Missing Piece Meets the Big O by Shel Silverstein. It is the best book about life and relationships EVER written. I love books about makeup. History books...mostly Greek or Roman. Cookbooks...I collect them.
Heroes
My mother. She was selfless, kind, loving, generous, funny, beautiful, smart, patient, compassionate, talented. All of the things I am not... just kidding, but I could work on a lot of them. She was there for me in the best and worst times.
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My life has dramatically changed since I signed on myspace for the first time. I started as a stay-at-home mom... fully domesticated. Now I have a career I never could have dreamed of. In 1999 I said I would never do makeup again. Never say never...ever.
I have been doing makeup since 1996 and have been a model, makeup artist, and taken courses in photography. I graduated in 2002 with a bachelors degree in Art History from the Ohio State University. I am a product expert/educator for Sephora and hold expert certifications in both color and fragrance.
My truest talent is working with real women with their everyday makeup. I am extremely passionate about client service and connecting with the people in my chair. Also, I have a passion for film noir imagery and retro/pinup style.
Kitty Maer (and Wolfgang Parker), Chas Krider, and Acid Pop Tart are all resposible for keeping me busy when I am not at Sephora. I am really blessed to be a part of their artistic processes. Acid Pop Tart is my muse and has become a very close friend. How is all happened is too interesting to write in my profile.
I am extremely selective. Right now I am focusing on avant garde projects and porfolio building.
I try to be kind. I try to help when I can. I constantly try to be a better person, mother, wife, daughter,friend, and artist.
Who I'd like to meet: I am obsessed with Alex Box. I would pass out if I met her.
Jason and I got a new dog, Alfie. He is a lot like Wallace so its hard not to love him. Here is his shelter photo but he is way cuter. Freddie seems okay so far and Alfie has followed Freddie around and copied what Freddie did on our walk. I think eventually they will be buddies.
Hey Mary, how are you? I am glad to see you are optimistic. It was good to see you and I still am amazed at how Seamus is so grown up. I hope we can hang out on a more regular basis, its been way too long. I really missed you guys and the craziness of the Winchells!
Mary I am so sorry. Your Mom is a wonderful lady who has been thru more than anyone should have to bear.I know how much she means to you and how important she is in your everyday life. The bond you share with her is so beautiful and special. I will keep praying for her and hope for a miracle. Again call us if there is anything we can do. Love, Sarah
Hey Mary, its soo late and I want to call but am afraid of waking you guys up. So just know I am thinking of you and if there is anything I can do don't hesitate to call us. You have all my love always. -Sarah
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