Many of you know I worked with Melody Gardot in Paris in the fall of 2008. The shoot was for her album cover for My One And Only Thrill. Nicholas LaClair provided the photography for the captivating shot which graces the cover today.

I’m so proud of Ms. Melody because her album, My One And Only Thrill, is nominated for 3 Grammy Awards!

Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)
My One And Only Thrill
Vince Mendoza, arranger (Melody Gardot)
Track from: My One And Only Thrill
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Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical
An Engineer’s Award. (Artists names appear in parentheses.)
My One And Only Thrill
Helik Hadar & Al Schmitt, engineers (Melody Gardot)
[Verve]

Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical
A Producer’s Award. (Artists names appear in parentheses.)
Larry Klein – My One And Only Thrill (Melody Gardot) (A)

In celebration of her album’s nominations, I created a short behind-the-scenes video of her shoot:

For more behind-the-scenes info on Melody’s Shoot, including makeup used for her look, visit  Beyond Beauty Basics article, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics: A Look Fit For A Rockstar.

Watch the Grammy Awards on January 31, 2010 on CBS!

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About The Author

Victoria Stiles is a make-up artist from Washington, DC working in New York and worldwide for commercial print, editorial fashion, red carpet events and weddings. Victoria’s client roster includes celebrities Roberta Flack, Jordin Sparks, Real Housewives of New York’s Jill Zarin, and publications Glamour, O Magazine, Vogue, Surface, Virginia Living, and Washingtonian. Stiles’ expertise in make-up is frequently called upon by local and National publications. Recent articles in Washingtonian, Real Simple, Women’s Health, American Baby, and Northern Virginia Magazine showcases and quotes her knowledge in make-up and labels her as an industry leader.

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