Mario Dedivanovic

How lucky are these two chicks?

We decided to head down to L.A. to attend Mario Dedivanovic’s (that’s Kim Kardashian’s makeup artist. ahem.) exclusive makeup seminar. I mean, how does Kim K look so damn perfect every time?

Here’s a pic of me with Lori Fabrizio and Mario D, himself.

We learned that layering, blending and contouring are key to creating a perfect face.

xo

Hangover in Vegas?

We were recently in las Vegas for the Olympia, staying at our favorite place – the hard rock hotel.
After a long and scorching hot shoot in the desert, we pull up to our hotel and guess who’s just standing there?

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My girlies :)

Me with Lori Fabrizio and Sarah Scotford at Paul Buceta’s Annual Caribbean Pool Party.

Just so you know, Lori and Sarah are, amongst many things, incredible makeup artists. If you want killer makeup and hair – be sure to contact one of us.

XO

the infamous Sarah Scotford shoot

On the last day of shooting at the pool party this year, Paul, Sarah and I teamed up on an ultra-sexy, very edgy, rock and roll beach shoot.

I give Sarah a killer smoky eye and huge hair; Sarah puts on some sexy pantyhose and strikes a pose; Buceta composes an impossibly beautiful shot…AND the rest is history!

This is hands-down one of my favourite shoots of all-time…

High five, team!

Paul Buceta Pool Party 2010!

What an amazing week! This year 75 (yeah. i know) flew down to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic for a week long photoshoot/networking session.

It was incredible to see everyone break off into groups and start shooting. Models and photographers find each other, set a date and go shoot. You could see at least 4 photo shoots happening on our stretch of beach at any given time.

Paul and I worked every single day and we have some incredible shots to show for it.

Stay tuned!

me in NYC

Here I am…standing in front of the M.E.T in New York.

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Holy windy much? lol.

the Arnold

So this was my second year at the Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio.

I love meeting people who work in the fitness industry and network!

I did makeup for lots of girls at the Arnold; assisted at a couple of photo shoots, got to walk around the expo and attended some VIP parties…

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At the Dymatize VIP party, I met Brock Lesnar of the UFC. I got a pic with him and he signed it for me…it reads, “Valeria, you smell tasty.” I’m hoping he’s referring to my perfume! LMAO!   ;)

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art douche

Paul and I flew down to L.A to shoot the twins (Hef’s girlfriends at the time) and Mandy Blank doing a sexy workout.

What an opportunity! I couldn’t believe that we were going to THE playboy mansion…

Then Paul made this face….

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LMFAO! I think we were talking about art and compositions and how the two of us are basically, well, genius.

xo