New Work

Here's a picture from a photoshoot I worked on. I have to admit I'm a makeup artist who loves black and white pictures. When doing makeup for black and whites you have to be very precise and not a have a heavy hand. Because the camera catches every detail.

Gospel Dream 2009

I had the opportunity to work on the TV show Gospel Dream it's Gospel Music Channel's version of American Idol. The show was filmed here in Nashville. This was actually my second season working on the show.It is always great being apart of the show from start to finish.

I had the opportunity work with a little of everybody on the show from the celebrity judges,vocal coaches and even the contestants. It's always hard when contestants get voted off. But luckily some of my favorites made it to the end. Be sure to catch the show on the Gospel Music Channel Comcast 189 at 9pm Central.

Stellar Awards

I am sitting home watching a rerun of the 24th Annual Stellar Awards show on the Gospel Music Channel. I was actually one of the makeup artists backstage for the show that night. We were so busy that day making up most of the performers and presenters. It's great to sit back and see how the show turned out!

Monday Night Football in Nashville

I was really hoping the Titans would have made it to the Super Bowl last year. However we still had a really great season. My favorite game of the year was our Monday Night Football game. Mainly because I was the makeup artist for ESPN here in Nashville this year. It was so great working with Emmitt Smith,Stuart Scott,Mike Wilbon and the rest of the Sport Center anchors. I had the best seats to watch the game. It was so much fun it did not feel like work.

Better Nashville TV Appearance

If you had the chance to catch me on WSMV Channel 4's show Better Nashville Thurs. I went over "How to Stretch Your Beauty Dollars". Just in case you missed it here's a few tips I shared on the show plus a few things I did not have time to say.

6 Ways to Stretch Your Beauty Dollars

1.Alot of people like to spend alot of money on expensive face creams because moisturizing our face is one of the most important parts of our beauty regimen. But you don't necessarily have to buy the $50 and $100 face creams to get the results you are looking for. There are few products that offer the same results of the expensive face creams without the price.For instance Olay Renegerist Micro Sculpting Cream. It's great it keeps your skin firm and smooth it even restores elasticity.

2. Don't be afraid to hit up the Drugstore. Especially for items that you have to replace regularly like mascara. You should replace your mascara every 3 months. So instead of spending $20 on mascara go with a less expensive drug store brand like Covergirl Lash Blast that does an amazing job. It's my new favorite. As a makeup artist I have to replace my mascara every month so I love the fact that it only costs $7

3.If you have a drawer full of half-used lipsticks, don't throw them away and buy more. Take a pillbox and dig out the lipstick colors and put them in each square. You'll have a great carrying case and palette to create new colors like the pros do.

4. Don't throw away broken shadows-you can repair broken shadows or pressed powder with three simple steps. First mix the shadow with a few drops of rubbing alcohol. This will help bond the shadow back together without affecting the product itself. Next take a toothpick to flatten and arrange the broken pieces. Try to piece the puzzle back together as much as possible. Last let it dry till the next day. And your shadow will be back together and good as new. You can also press on it to make it look a little smoother.

5. There are some makeup brands that will give you free makeup for bringing in empty containers. So you are not only saving money but you are also recycling which is great for the environment. For instance MAC, for every 6 empty containers your bring them back they will give you a free lipstick.

6. Have a beauty swapping party- Get together with some of your closet friends for a night of pampering. Have everyone bring there unused makeup they never wear,try out some new colors and swap makeup with your girlfriends. It gives you an excuse to get together with your friends and you'll save money doing it.


If you have any beauty tips you would like me to go over on my blog you can email me at: info@sheritaleslie.com

Better Nashville Website
Olay Renegerist Micro Sculpting Cream
Cover Girl Lashblast Mascara
MAC Cosmetics

Alain Patterson Couture

I was the key makeup artist for Alain Patterson's fashion show "A Night in Japan" back in Oct. I know I know it's almost been a year. But I just got my pictures back from the event and I loved how everything turned out. Alain is a fabulous designer and a good friend of mine. I was really tested the night of the show. My makeup assistant had an emergency and was unable to make it. So there were 13 models to turn into Geisha Dolls and I was the only makeup artist!!! It was too late to call backup so I switched into high gear and started making up some faces. It was really crazy backstage. I swear I was in the zone because I was turning out models left and right,checking to make sure everyone's hair was perfect,and keeping up with who needed to be fitted. Alain, who was so stressed about the show, was relieved when everyone was ready by show time. And while the models walked the runway I finally had a chance to relax. Did I mention I love my job!

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Recent Work

I love when I have the opportunity to test and try out new ideas. Here's some of my most recent work.

Photo credit:Dean Johnson Photo Credit:Mic Fonataine