Jamie Gordon on Skin Care and Makeup

Makeup for a TV Pilot

    I was at Long's Garden in North Boulder participating in a plein air watercolor class with Jim Pederson when her call came.  I waited for a break and then called her back. Her name is Louise and she was calling to find out more about my airbrush makeup artistry and the possibility of hiring me for her TV pilot for her food show.  We spoke briefly and she followed through by going on line to www.bouldermakeup.com (to my on line Appointment Desk) where she booked herself with me for a FREE 15 MINUTE CONSULTATION.  When she came in I could see that she normally goes "au natural" and I wanted to honor the natural look but also make sure she looked professional.

  Louise liked our test run of the makeup and hired me to do her makeup for the day of the shoot. As I understand it, the concept of her show is to illustrate to people how they can eat healthfully while staying on a budget.  What a timely topic!

"The makeup held really well for the 8-hour shoot. I was very pleased with the look because I can see from the pics and video that with makeup I present professionally and with mature authority. I think without makeup, I wouldn't have come across as well."

Louise

    Here is Louise as she typically appears.  The second picture is her with professionally applied airbrush makeup for her TV pilot shoot at the local Whole Foods.

Louise on location for her shoot at Whole Foods (click for a larger image).

Louise has a short video that you can view by clicking the link below.

http://markettomouth.blogspot.com/2009/05/quick-clip-of-market-to-mouth-pilot.html

I Covered the Grey with My Airbrush!

I was watching a demo video from Dinair, the source of my airbrush equipment and training. What was new to me was the option of using it to cover my grown-in gray roots. I never thought about using the tool for this application, so I added a few drops of brown and black and in minutes I had eliminated my grey roots. Now I will be able to look fine while I await my next hair appointment!

On My Wedding Day by Bryn

I decided to get my makeup done professionally because I figured that make up artists know a lot more about special occasion makeup than I know.  Jamie came recommended to me from the Hotel Boulderado.  When I contacted her, she was very prompt with a response and let me know right away what she could do with me.  At first I was a little dubious about the airbrushed makeup, but I thought I'd give it a whirl.  At the very least, I figured that if Jamie is motivated enough to learn how to airbrush makeup, that she knows what she's doing with all other kinds of makeup.

"Jamie arrived promptly, even early, for our appointment.  She set everything up wonderfully and had relaxing music playing.  The job she did on my makeup was no less than stunning.  She listened to what I wanted to have done, based on how I normally do my makeup, and was able to improve upon my usual style.  Honestly when I saw myself in the mirror, it took my breath away.  I looked like a flawless version of me--but, I still looked like me, which was nice.  But despite the perfect job, that is not why I'm recommending Jamie.  I'm recommending her because I was SO nervous before my wedding-- I had so much adrenaline flowing through me that my heart was pounding and my fingers and toes were freezing cold.  Jamie actually took time away from her job to calm me down and warm me up.  she even blasted the heat in the hotel room so that I could be more comfortable, despite the fact that she must have been sweltering.  I would never have expected anybody to do that, but honestly she made my wedding better by helping me relax before it.

Bryn

"Jamie's Treatment and Makeup Helped Me after Moh's Surgery"

After having Mohs surgery to remove basal cell skin cancer resulting in excision of 50% of my top lip and below my nose, I thought my face looked hideous.  The first person I thought of calling was Jamie Gordon.  I have been a client of Jamie’s for many years prior to the surgery and she has always struck me as someone who is very caring and thoroughly researches any product that she recommends.

Jamie helped me in the following ways:
1)      Energy Light Rejuvenation Therapy.  The customized light color therapy promotes healing and was very energizing and my face felt relaxed for the first time in weeks.
2)      She contacted the Plastic Surgeon that I had seen, to check that the cream she was recommending was approved by him.
3)      She gave me product recommendations and make-up tips to hide my scars.
4)      She gave me a relaxing facial which mentally was just what I needed.
5)      Jamie’s prices are also extremely reasonable and she always under-promises and over-delivers.
6)      Jamie gave me hope that my face was not going to look like a disaster area for the next 6 months.

The result of all this is that I feel more confident and comfortable as my face continues to heal.

In summary, I highly recommend Jamie Gordon’s services for post-surgerical support.
Pat S.

 

A Gold Star for the Jamie Gordon Skin Care Studio

On April 17,2008 The Jamie Gordon Skin Care Studio was awarded a gold star from the Better Business Bureau Denver/Boulder for having no complaints filed against me for the last three years.  I am honored to receive this acknowledgement. I have owned my business since 1986 and although the award only covers the past  three years, I have always sought and preferred solution-oriented choices for resolving problems.

A while back I met a woman who teaches a class in Conflict Resolution and after talking with her I ordered the text book she uses in her class.  After reading this text I came away with an understanding of the issues leading to the  breakdown in communication that causes conflict to exist and grow and my  preference to resolve issues before they grow into a conflict. 

In working with clients or in my personal relationships, I continue to strive toward win-win solutions. I recognize and celebrate individual differences and ask that if you find yourself in conflict with me, please let me know how you are feeling and what you need from me. I will do what I can to meet your needs.

My style is to be a conflict avoider, but should we find ourselves in a conflictual situation I'll do my best to come to a resolution.

I am honored to touch you and be in your life.

Making me over!

Tia Sauceda

Posted In the Daily Camera on February 29, 2008

Ok, so this whole makeover thing is pretty amazing! I mean really amazing! Last Friday, I had my teeth whitened by Dr. Carolyn Kupka in Boulder... yea it hurt, but they sure are sparkly now. I didn't even know how yellow they were, until they made them so beautiful and white! She and her staff are so nice, I can't even begin to tell everyone how comfortable they made me feel. Honestly, she has reinvented dentistry for me. I went back on Wednesday for them to fix some dark teeth and other such unsightly's! I went from being very self conscious about these two dark spots on my teeth to wanting to smile, as my four year old would say "all the time, forever." The appointment lasted about 5 1/2 hours, that was the first time in such a long time that, I just sat and relaxed at listened to my ipod- pretty sad when you have to go to the dentist to relax!

Then last Saturday, Jamie Gordon, who is a makeup artist and fashion consultant extraordinaire, came to my house and helped me organize and sort thru my million bargain purchases! For those who don't know me well, I only buy for the bargain- I am learning that may not be the best way to shop! If I have 15 crappy ten dollar shirts, that don't look good and I never wear- I would be better off with some nice items that in the end would cost the same! However, even Jamie couldn't argue with my $12 black suit jacket and she let me keep it. I even made my husband clean out his side (OK 1/4) of the closet! Man our room looks great, everything facing the same direction, inside right and going from light to dark.... pretty fancy if I do say so myself!

Then after that I went to get my hair done by Jules Juno in Boulder! Can I just say AMAZING!!! She truly is an artist! When she first said Auburn I was like... wow for the first time my mom and I will look like we are related! Really though, I think it is beautiful- If I do say so myself!

So those are my beginning transformations, there will be more to follow- both physically and internally I am sure! I am so grateful for this amazing opportunity and to be honest I do feel a little silly at times, but I am trying to embrace it and just have fun!

Energy Light Rejuvenation

As the Lunar New Year of the Earth Rat arrived I felt a need for a retuning and reintegration.  What could I do to awaken my dark, cold life forces?  How could I get more connected to my inner energies, unclear goals and scattered visions.  My meditation practices and yoga certainly help.  Another answer was a session of Energy Light Work with Jamie Gordon.

I'm not sure how to describe this intangible experience.  The name certainly says a lot.  It was enlightening and energizing in every sense of those words.  When I arrived, my inner focus was set - the music helped me to relax and feel the light energy.  Jamie's words focused  on different aspects of my life and thoughts to analyze, contemplate and touch into more fully.  After our session, I moved through the busy week ahead with a centered heart and mind and new found insights for the year ahead.  Thanks!

Eileen

My Diet Secret is my Personal Shopper!

February 3, 2008

My Diet Secret is my Personal Shopper!
By Mary

I’ve lost a lot of weight! I did it the diet and exercise way! Ok, I do have a secret that helped me jump start my weight loss - my personalized shopping trip with consultant Jamie Gordon.  Little did my husband know when he bought me a gift certificate for fashion consulting with Jamie that he was starting me on a path to self-improvement that I didn’t see coming.  That was back in November, it’s now February and I’m 20 lbs. lighter, healthier and happier! 

Jamie started with a make-up makeover including opening my eyes (literally, by shaping my formerly bushy eyebrows).  In the days that followed she did online scouting for clothes from catalogs and I bought a pair of pants, a sweater and shoes and thought “say, these do look better!”  My goal was to find nice clothes to wear out to dinner or to a party after work; I am an office worker and I have an office appropriate wardrobe, but after work I slipped into grubby jeans and t-shirts or sweats.  I needed to jumpstart my thinking about how to dress after work.  Jamie and I emailed for a couple weeks and she gave me tips on fashion and invaluable information on organizing my closet.

One November night after work I met with Jamie and we went to Macy’s and Chico’s where she picked out clothing items from the racks and had the sales clerks jumping to find the right sizes and colors for me.  I felt like a queen (or at least a celebrity).  Jamie has an eye for clothes that I certainly don’t, and I’d never been comfortable thinking I could look good in anything because I was, ok I’ll say it, I was overweight.  But by the time we got to Chico’s I was really enjoying myself - I looked really good in their huge mirror!  I knew I was on the right track when Jamie picked out a red jacket and black dress pants and the outfit felt so right I was grinning like the Cheshire Cat as I looked in the mirror, spun around and said “I’m wearing THIS to the office holiday party this year!” 

Last November my wonderful co-workers and I started a five week nutrition and exercise program after work two evenings a week.  I was astonished at the results! After 5 weeks, and many squats later, I was the “biggest loser” having lost 11 lbs.!  Yes, this was during the holidays when candy dishes in the office were brimming and wonderful treats were lined up in the kitchen - ok I might have tried one or two, but this year I didn’t feel compelled to try ALL of the goodies - after all, I was on a mission to feel better about myself in the new clothes I’d bought on my fun shopping trip with Jamie Gordon! 

After the five week exercise program I continued my good nutrition, joined the fitness club and really enjoy being good to myself.  I never used to enjoy shopping for clothes because I felt unattractive, but even before I’d lost any weight, I discovered when I shopped with Jamie that I look good in clothes just because I’m me.  What a great feeling!