
I am so thrilled and honored to be featured in the January/ February 2012 issue of Make-up Artist Magazine! It’s so empowering to look back over my own life story and to see how far I’ve come.

I collaborated with hair stylist Oscar James and Tyra Banks for a photo shoot with I Love You Magazine. I had a wonderful opportunity to play with yellow cream

I had the most amazing experience working with Rihanna in Brazil for the LOUD TOUR. We traveled to Sao Paulo, Belo Horizante, Brasília, and Rio De Janeiro as she mesmerized her
Posted by Valente | Posted on 09-09-2011
Category : Celebrity, Fashion, Iman, Models
Tags: ELLE, ELLE Fashion Next, ELLE Magazine, Fashion Next, Fashion Night Out, Iman, Makeup, Maybelline, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Supermodel Iman

I had the pleasure of working with not one but two Icons for Fashion’s Night Out in New York City. After making up the beautiful Iman in the morning, I worked with the ageless Angela Bassett that evening. With the kick-off of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week today, I had an opportunity to work with Iman again. I gave Iman her signature smoking eye for ELLE Magazine’s Fashion Next event. Iman looked heavenly in her Rachel Zoe suit.
Posted by Valente | Posted on 09-09-2011
Category : Celebrity, Fashion, Makeup
Tags: Angela Bassett, Celebrity Makeup, Fashion's Night Out, FNO, Giorgio Armani, Katori Hall, Samuel L. Jackson, The Mountaintop, Vogue

It was a real pleasure hanging out with the über beautiful and talented Angela Bassett! I LOVE this woman’s face; cheekbones, full brows, almond shaped eyes and the perfect mouth! She made my job so easy.
Posted by Valente | Posted on 20-06-2011
Category : Latest News, Makeup Tips, Workshops and Seminars

All Make-up, All the Time at IMATS L.A.
I am happy to announce I will be the keynote speaker at the International Make-Up Artist Trade Show (IMATS) where professional make-up artists working in the beauty, motion-picture, TV and theater industries will teach top techniques.

Have you ever wondered what is in my makeup kit? If so, make sure to pick up the Spring 2011 issue of On Makeup Magazine.
Posted by Valente | Posted on 29-04-2011
Category : Celebrity, Makeup, Models
Tags: DKMS Gala, Iman, Linked Against Leukemia, Rihanna

Had the pleasure of doing Iman’s makeup for the 5th Annual DKMS Gala.

Focusing on Nicole Ari Parker’s beautiful eyes, I gave her a sultry look for the 2011 BET Honors. I started by lining the upper and bottom lash line, then
Posted by Valente | Posted on 31-03-2011
Category : Latest News, Workshops and Seminars

I am happy to announce that I am teaching a seminar presented by Make-up Artist Magazine titled “Red Carpet Make-up: Essential Tools and Techniques” at this year’s IMATS Conference in New York.
Posted by Valente | Posted on 28-03-2011
Category : Celebrity, Makeup
Tags: Celebrity Makeup, Ciara, New York Knicks Game

I had an opportunity to bless Ciara with a quick beat tonight before the Knicks game!

I’ve been using Glamcor Lighting Systems this week to do Tyra’s makeup and I must say that I absolutely LOVE them. They are light weight and easy to carry around. Plus the bulbs

I had a long but fun day with Tyra doing press for her new website www.TypeF.com! As always, I am so happy to be with her.
Posted by Valente | Posted on 06-03-2011
Category : Celebrity, Makeup
Tags: Celebrity Makeup, Ciara, La La, New York Knicks Game

One of my favorite clients! I always have fun when I do Ciara’s makeup. She has such a great spirit. Doesn’t she look HOT at the Knicks game?
Posted by Valente | Posted on 14-02-2011
Category : Celebrity, Fashion, Models

Here is a picture of me doing Iman’s makeup as she heads to some of the shows today for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. She is wearing one