Pretty Pretty Pin Ups!

A few weeks ago we had a Pin Up Party at my lovely friend Kristene's downtown Fort Worth apartment. Red lips and high heels all over the place!! I can't wait to post. But here's a sneak peek of the hostess with the mostest herself:

Photography by the wonderful Angela Duncan of Angela Duncan Photography. Go look at more of her stuff at http://angeladuncanphotography.zenfolio.com/

2014. The Best Year Ever?

So excited for the New Year! Last year was so crazy and awesome, I can't wait to see what this year has in store. Just a quick wrap up of 2013: Worked on over 50 weddings either solo or assisting the lovely Erin Blair Gobin over at Erin Blair Makeup & Hair Design. Lost count of how many senior portraits and proms, special occasion, and bridal portraits I did. Worked on ten productions in stitching, costume design, and hair and makeup.

Like I said. Crazy!

Okay, 2014. The bar got set pretty high, let's see how you do.

Now, here's a pretty from one of the last weddings I worked with Erin last year. My Rainbow Brite bridesmaid!

Yevgenya

Sometimes people are so pretty it's not even fair. That would be Yevgenya. She is a gorgeous Russian bride I had the privilege of dolling up in June.

She was my first bride who wanted her hair down and straight for her wedding. However, her hair is naturally very curly!

Yevgenya has perfect skin. Like magazine, post-photoshop perfection. Add that to the light airbrush foundation I used on her, she looks flawless!

I met her back at her reception site to put her hair up into a quick updo which you can see in this adorable shot of their first dance.

Photography: Visions in White

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About That Resolution...

     So every year we all start out to do things better. Lose weight. Get organized. Stay on top of blog postings... And they last about a week before normal life comes back, right?

Well, I have a theory. I started my personal resolution a week early to get a running start at it. Down ten pounds, and the habits seem to be sticking. So I'm going to start on my business resolutions a few weeks late. What can I say? I like to avoid crowds.

Today I met with the two amazing ladies that I work with: Amy Doty and Erin Blair Gobin. We had a great kickoff pep talk, and we are all super excited about this new year! (If you haven't checked out our website, here you go: http://www.erinblair.com/)

I seriously compiled all my makeup into one giant pile this week and had enough to split up into almost four separate, complete kits. And I still threw a ton away!

And speaking of purging, I don't know about the rest of you, but my personal makeup drawer could be its own episode of hoarders. Here is a good guideline from Allure magazine on the shelf life of your cosmetics and when it's time to pitch that mascara. It may hurt, but it's only for a little while.

http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/2010/how_to_know_when_your_beauty_products_expire#slide=1
 

Here's to a new year!

It's That Time Again!

Not only is wedding season fully upon us, every high school girl is dreaming about her perfect prom night!

Okay, maybe not every girl, but I'm willing to bet the vast majority have been pouring through magazines and websites for the perfect dress to feel like Cinderella at the ball. And the shoes, and the jewelry, and the hairstyle, and the makeup...wait, what? Hair and makeup? That's my cup of tea!

For those pretty, pretty princesses wanting to get dolled up for the big night, I am offering a few treats. I offer hair and makeup for $95 and either/or for $60. Plus I come to you!

Now, I remember the getting ready process very well. It's a social thing! Nobody wants to get ready alone. And therefore, I am offering a discount for parties of 4 or more girls who want to get ready together.

Now, that being said, I think it's time to revisit She's All That!