Cheryl Tiegs

 

As a makeup artist, one only dreams of applying make-up on
supermodel. I would have placed it high on my project goal list in January but, in
my mind, it seemed unattainable. As I stated in another blog, “The Call,” my life
can seem very routine until I get notice that a celebrity wants to hire me. It is an
amazing rush. This time when the phone rang, it was a booking agent for none
other than Cheryl Tiegs. Not many people under 30 may know the impact of this
news, but for me it is an amazing opportunity to meet the original supermodel, no

less be her make-up artist.

  Cheryl Tiegs, at age 17, was on the front magazine cover of Glamour,
Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Time, and Vogue covers were to follow. Cheryl landed not
one but three covers of Sports Illustrated. She also appeared on many television
shows over the years. When Donald Trump’s show Celebrity Apprentice started
this season (2012), Cheryl was part of the women’s team. Unfortunately, after
just one task, she was sent home. As spokesperson for Cambria products, Ms.
Tiegs came to Cleveland for The Home Builder’s Awards on April 19, 2012. I
was hired to be with Cheryl for two days.

  I was in touch with the Cambria team and received my itinerary a few days
before Cheryl Tiegs arrival. Once I reviewed it, I made sure to have everything
I might need and then figured out what I was going to wear. I knew I had the
job, yet I needed to look polished. In this profession, one gets the job first and
then must dazzle the client upon meeting. When I arrived at the hotel, I met my
Cambria contact in the lobby. I was whisked away to Cheryl’s hotel room where
we acted as her wake up call. After setting up and ordering breakfast, the make-up
 magic began.

  As Cheryl started to wake up a little more, I expressed how excited I was
to meet her. I know I don’t like a lot of chatter when first getting up, so I held off
on too much banter. Once I finished with my job, we headed down to the limo
which waited for Cheryl, her two Cambria representatives, and me. Yes, I got
to ride along! With Russell Simmons, I followed in my own car. This time I was
asked to ride with the Tiegs’ Team. We headed on to FOX studio and then to
NBC to discuss why Cheryl was in Cleveland. We arrived too early at WKYC/
NBC, so the decision to go to Starbucks was made.

  As we entered the coffee house, I wanted to observe the public. Will it
click with those around this that this is THE Cheryl Tiegs? Starbucks was full of
men that day, and YES they knew her. Many walked past multiple times where
we were standing to see if it was her. One man sent over a friend just to confirm
it. He said, “No doubt. Yes!” as he walked back to his friend. Everyone was cool
about it as though we always have celebrities here in Cleveland. We still had
some time to kill, so the limo driver took us around the city to show off hot spots
in town to all of the women. It was fun to share information about our town and
compare facts about other cities to ours.

  We returned to the studio and that interview went well. Later in the day, I
had to make up Cheryl again for a dinner at Fahrenheit. I returned on Friday to
style her for the actual awards show. She looked amazing and represent
Cambria like the true professional she is.

  Cheryl is such a sweet soul and beautiful person. I felt surprisingly
comfortable with her. To make things even better, she was very complimentary
of my services. I also had fun just being part of her visit. As I headed back out of
the hotel to retrieve my simple Dodge Caliber from the valet, I thought to myself
I could really get use to having more days like this and was very grateful for the
opportunity. Cheryl Tiegs may have been my first supermodel but, hopefully,
won’t be my last.

Cheryl and Me 

Cleveland Rocks

 If you are from Cleveland, Ohio and someone mentions Captain Frank’s, you
think of the old seafood restaurant that was on the 9th Street Pier. Even though we never
ate there, my parents would drive us down to that very pier to look at the view of the city.
In the 70’s, it was a little shady downtown but seeing the city from that perspective was
amazing. Let’s fast forward to 1995. This same pier was going to play a major role in
the comeback of Cleveland. It became the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.


I was working in a barbershop at that time, so I wasn’t hired to assist anyone.
However, I was at the Rock Hall for the opening. It was September, 1995. My brother
Jim was working for a tuxedo company. They were providing uniforms to the wait staff
for the event. I wanted to be part of this monumental day in the worst way. I went to the
catering company and they hired me on. Then I found out I was pregnant. With this
news, I thought it best not get in a situation which made me responsible for moving
tables, chairs, or anything heavy. In the past, I had catered and this part of the job
description was very possible. I decided to step down from the catering position and
helped with the tuxedo company instead.


My job was to ride down to the Rock Hall with my brother on one of the many
school buses transporting workers. Anyone having spills on his or her attire would find
us, and it was our job to provide clean uniforms. Jim and I were able to walk around the
museum before we left. It was so beautiful inside. Some of the workers thought we were
guests, so they offered us hors d’ oeuvres. I thought to myself, if there was ever a party
to crash, this is it for sure. In fact, some temporary wait staff thought the same thing and
did just that…they crashed it! Men were literally drinking at the bar in their tuxedo shirts
and ties, acting as guests. Nearly drunk security stepped in and put these crashers back
on the buses headed to the ‘burbs.


The hype of the grand opening was electric, just like the week of April 9, 2012.
This was Inaugural Week at the Rock Hall and inductions were back in Cleveland.
Many events and parties were planned. Two days before the induction, the city looked
really good. Road crews cleaned up trash. The tulips were in full bloom outside of city
buildings and tents were set up at Public Hall.


I did not get any calls from production people or local television stations. The
trend is that rockers don’t wear much makeup. This is true except for, of course, KISS
(Shout out to Eric Singer!) and somehow they were overlooked for induction this year.
Sorry guys, I just don’t get it. I am certain you will be chosen to be inductees in 2013 in
honor of the band’s 40th anniversary. Then Cleveland will Rock and Roll All Nite!


Clevelanders are very loyal to their city. No matter how many times we get
knocked down, we get back up. If there is an event we host, we do it right. The city
fought hard for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and we are proud of it.
Visitors come from all over the world to experience music history. If you love music, I
urge you to visit. Then you can decide for yourself if CLEVELAND ROCKS!

Captain Franks 1968/Plain Dealer

Eric Singer drummer of KISS ( Cleveland native and friend ) and me

Music Videos

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is in Cleveland.  To many, when they think Cleveland, they think the Home of Rock and Roll.  This is why I was taken aback by a phone call placed to me at the beginning of this year.  In February I received a call from the recording artist Erica Lane from Nashville, Tennessee.  Erica found my website and wanted to hire me for her music video.  At first I thought, Country music in Cleveland?  Then, after Goggling Erica, I was able to hear her amazing voice, which brought a chill to my skin. Her music is more contemporary.  Erica is neither a rocker nor a country artist, and I couldn't wait to be part of this shoot!

Despite doing television, print, and promotional video work, this was to be my first music video.  During the next week and a half after her call, I worked with Erica on a vision for this video by sending emails with hairstyles and makeup looks.  On her end, she sent me the track of the song and her wardrobe photos.  I was very excited to be on this project for two reasons. My goal is to live in Nashville and work in makeup industry for the talent there, so any insight on the business and the city would be great.  Also the song might be on a soundtrack to a movie screenplay. YES, a movie!

The song is about Sgt. David Hack, a two-time Purple Heart soldier.  Sgt. Hack lives in Ohio and his story is courageous and uplifting.  David is a friend of Erica and her husband Kyle, the producer of the video.  The shoot took take place over the course of two days.  Many actors/actresses and musicians were be involved.  While getting Erica ready for the shoot, we had a chance to chat.  I was able to get a sense of who she is through those conversations.  I also heard her passion for the music she writes and performs.  Erica is originally from Texas.  There is something so soft spoken about people born and raised in the South.  They have such warm souls.

The shoot was flawless in my eyes, and we seemed to get the exact footage that the producer wanted.  Erica was pleased with her styling.  She thanked me many times for being there.  I really felt like I knew Erica and her crew for years.  Everyone made things so comfortable for me, especially Sgt. Hack and his staff at US Wings in Hudson, Ohio.  At the beginning of the year, I set goals in my blog which I wanted to accomplish.  A music video wasn’t even on the radar, but somehow it coasted up and I got on board. 
Attached is a link to Erica's video please see for yourself her talent.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMCBiVAgVjQ

Sgt. Hack

Never too young for video Makeup.

Sgt. Hack's real life family.

Erica and Karen

                                 

MAKEUP!!!