Monday, January 23, 2012

My day with Basketball Wives star Meeka Claxton!







I was summoned to do makeup and hair for Meeka Claxton, wife of NBA baller Speedy Claxton, and star of  the hit reality series Basketball Wives, for the cover of the online magazine Gossip Meets Couture. Now before you guys start throwing shade at me, I had mixed feelings about Meeka Claxton too after seeing her in action on VH1's Basketball Wives. I wasn't reluctant to take the job of doing her makeup and hair but I was ambivalent as to what she would be like. I can't front though, she was funny as hell at the reunion show when she called Tami "THR ( Tami Hoodrat Roman)". I fell out of my chair when she said that one. Folks I have to say that once you meet her, you can't help but like the girl!

I showed up to the New York City studio space and was shocked that she was already there! Usually the talent is at least a few minutes late but she was actually early. I also could not believe her figure - she's so much smaller in person! She looked to me like a size 6 at the most, she looks much heavier on TV; and she's prettier in person too. When I walked up to her to introduce myself and discuss what makeup looks she would prefer, she was open and friendly. To my surprise there was not one diva bone in her body (surprising for the wife of a NBA player). Meeka was extremely open to anything that would match the wardrobe, her only request was that I not age her more than her 32 years. A reasonable request I thought.

As the day progressed and I finished her hair and started makeup the shoot began having some difficulties, the manager informed us that we had to change studios in the middle of makeup. I thought for sure Sasha Fierce would come out in no time but she remained calm and collected and had her Assistant help her gather her things to move into the other space.  Even after having to wait for me to lug all of my hot tools and pounds of makeup  - and having to wait for me to set up all over again she was very zen. I was thoroughly impressed, especially since that studio move got me a little pissed. She just smiled let me do me thing and we had girl talk! Meeka asked me about the contour I was giving her, what matte eye shadows I prefer, and my NARS blush. We also spoke about her business ventures and the fact that she would not return to the VH1 hit show.

We ended up doing two looks both with a sleek side bun and bang. One look was a gorgeous neutral  eye created with Make Up For Ever's palette created by Orlando Santiago and a red lipstick by Dior. The other was a brown smokey eye created with the same eye palette and a pale lip created by a mixture of a Make Up For Ever lipstick and OCC lip tar. She looked great!

I like so many other people had preconceived notions about Meeka - Ms. Claxton if you're nasty, lol, but she was so nice. That really taught me not to believe the hype you see on these reality shows.

2 comments:

  1. I love it, great job ps..u look real gorgeous in that pic as well

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  2. My first time visiting your site...what an amazing job, I'm so proud of you and know it'll only get better. GREAT JOB MY BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER...Oh, this is your Mom.

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