Ask Porsche Fab

Professional Makeup Artist Porsche Cooper has a delightful and fierce presence that transcends into her work. She truly believes that you don't have to spend a fortune to look like a you spent a load of money. Cooper regularly works with celebrities such as Chris Brown and Karina Pasina. She's also spruced up the faces of Chanel Iman and and other models who have walked the runway for Nanette Lepore. C808 caught up with Porsche to pin down her perspective of looking great in cost-saving times.

Porsche first gained a professional interest in make-up while working at Spehora in Texas. Several compliments from customers and co-workers gave her the encouragement needed to try to become a full-time makeup artist.

Her big break came at the hand Chris Brown's team. The singer was co-hosting BET Rip The Runway with Ciara. And while Porsche was preparing models backstage, Brown's manager requested a groomer, which is a makeup and skin-care professional for males. "His manager liked my work and suggested that we keep in touch because she was always in need of New York contact," said Porsche. "And from there we developed this relationship and I went onto work with him for Cosmo and People Magazine."
After establishing a relationship with Brown's camp, Porsche said she was then referred to create a look for Karina Pasina. "One job really affects the next," she said. "It's all about having good relationships."



To help C808ers build their image and maintain solid relationships, below are P.Cooper's tips.


For the ladies...

• The red lip is always glamorous.
• Eye lashes will be around for a long time.
• It's important to have your eyebrows arched regularly as they help frame your face.
• Don't have such a heavy hand with your foundation.
• The best bronzer is by Cargo, which gives a soft beautiful glow.
• Also try YSL's Touche Eclat, a highlighter that's said to brighten your complexion.
• You might want to also grab liquid eyeliner by Loriel.

For the Men...

• Skin care is so important.
• The tone of the skin and lines can be improved by having the proper skin-care regimen.
• Try Clarins and Jack Black.

For Everyone...

• Be very mindful of your food intake.
• Regularly take vitamins.
• Give yourself a home facial.
• Try to eat a lot of green vegetables and salmon.

*C808 has agreed for Porsche to write a beauty column for the blog. If you have any beauty questions, please send them to couture808@gmail.com as we look to expand our coverage. For further information on Porsche, please visit http://www.porschefabulous.com/