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!

Joining the Rest of the World

Oh, hey there, Technology and Progress! How you doin'? I have finally run out of excuses for why I don't accept credit cards and joined the 21st century. It seems everyone these days is putting their wedding on their credit cards (I know my cousin and brothers have!), so it seems a little silly of me not to accept them. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover, you're all invited to the party now.

Oh, and here's a pretty picture for you:

Photography by Brian Holm at http://www.photopersuasion.net/

Stuff I'm Diggin...

Since Valentine's Day is right around the corner (don't blame me if your significant other doesn't make those reservation because you haven't already been dropping hints), I thought I would pay a little homage to some Valentine's-esque cosmetics that I love.

First up, Physicians Formula.

I am a huge fan of their products, especially their blushes and highlighting pearl powders. The whole multi-colored smart palettes blows my mind. They have line right now called Happy Booster which runs from lipstick to blush to bronzers, and all of the makeup has little hearts in the product. Check it out:

http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-us/productdetail/face/blush/07322.html

How adorable is that!? It also gives the perfect blend of shimmery, dewy blush.


PF also has Sexy Booster products with some boudoir flare in the product.

http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-us/productdetail/face/bronzers/07861.html

That is some sassy bronzer. It's got some fun pheromone stuff going on, too. And the blush has a pink high heel on it!

Okay, Physicians Formula. You win the marketing battle this time!

Another line I'm loving right now is Too Faced. They have a great new collection out right now with a super cutesy blush and a fantastic eye palette that's about all I've been wearing for the last three weeks. Here's their Sweethearts Blush:

https://www.toofaced.com/p-1328-sweethearts-perfect-flush-blush.aspx

It's kind of so cute I can't stand it. And it blends together perfectly!

The other product I'm in love with is their Boudoir Eyes palette. The colors blend like a dream, look amazing, and have verrrrrry inappropriate names. From a Sheena Easton song to a few alternative bedroom toys, this is definitely at least a PG-13 palette. Lookie:

https://www.toofaced.com/p-1326-boudoir-eyes-shadow-collection.aspx

Yummy. I love me some dramatic eyes, and purple is a great way to do it!

Here's hoping you have a wonderful Valentine's Day, or Singles Awareness Day, or February 14th!

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

http://www.visionsinwhite.com/blog/?page/37543/home

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!

Elizabeth - Engagement Hair/Makeup

So, in my last post I talked about how I had a crack of dawn hair and makeup appointment with a super cool bride-to-be for her engagement pictures. I just received them from the amazing and talented Jamie at View La La Photography,www.viewlala.com. Here are a few pictures of Miss Photogenic McGee, or as some people like to call her, Elizabeth.

My instructions were: Megan Fox.

We based the look off of Megan Fox's smoky brown eye for her Cosmo cover with some big curls.

Seriously. I don't think you can take a bad picture of this couple!

Must Be June!

Wedding season is indeed upon us! I've been booked AT LEAST Saturday and Sunday every weekend the last month! So excited to send beautiful girls down the aisle, but I've also been able to do some fun photoshoots. I had a bride getting her engagement photos done this morning. And by morning I mean we started at 6:00 am. We don't play around! Can't wait to see the pictures from that, but in the mean time here's a little treat from the shoot my friends did last Sunday. The lovely and talented Kristene in front of Brian Holm's camera.

You can check out the entire shoot at http://www.photopersuasion.net/p222934376