Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Mia

I have been meaning to post these photos for while now..but only got to it now when the wedding craziness has slowed down.
Meet Mia. She got married on August 1st, 2009. She came to meet with me in March and we instantly connected.
On the wedding day, I did Mia's hair and makeup and had a few assistants help me with the rest of the bridal party. Everyone looked stunning! Mia's hairstyle was very modern, yet classy. It was great for dancing and the heat. We decorated with fresh orchids to make it look feminine.
For Mia's makeup, she wanted a natural look. Since she doesn't wear makeup on a regular basis, I wanted to make sure she felt comfortable and like herself...just prettier! So, I used light and medium brown tones on her eyes with a winged eyeliner. Then I used individual lashes to open up the eyes and give a more dramatic effect. Of course, I airbrushed the foundation and blush. For the lips, I went with a soft peachy-pink tone that really complimented her beautiful complexion.
Mia was so easy to work with and was so great that I felt re-energized for the whole day (even after working for since 5 am until 3pm without a break!)
Thank you for that, Mia :)

Monday, January 4, 2010

Winter Beauty: 101

Say “I Do” to these bridal beauty skin savers!

The weather outside may be frightful, but your skin can look delightful -- if you follow the correct beauty regimen in the days and weeks leading up to your wedding. Wintry conditions can make it hard for you to look your best when you’re battling dry skin, chapped lips, and flyaway hair. Find out what you need to do to look your best when you say “I do.”

Winter Beauty Dilemma: Dry Skin

Too many brides-to- be come to me expecting a miracle, but unfortunately if your skin is dry and flaky, it is very hard to make even the greatest foundation look good.

If you are feeling drier during the the cold months of winter, it is important to keep your skin hydrated and your regular moisturizer might not do the trick! Read the labels carefully. Keep in mind that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a rosy glow. Cetaphil (a nonirritant and fragrance-free line that’s dermatologist-approved) has a number of products for every skin care need and can be found at your local drugstore. FYI: Don’t forget your hands! Winter brides should take special care to fight dry hands and fingers. Most likely, this is one part of your body that will be heavily photographed on your wedding day. Treat yourself to a paraffin wrap at your local salon or spa a day or two before your wedding to ensure that your fingers are as soft as velvet.

Winter Beauty Dilemma: Chapped Lips

It’s hard to kiss your groom if your lips feels like sandpaper, not to mention that lipstick won't help.Start early and moisturize your pucker with products that have a combination of proven moisturizers like Vitamin E, aloe, shea butter, and beeswax. The Body Shop’s Lip Butter line of lip balm contains many of these ingredients, is specialized for specific skin types, and costs under $10.

Winter Beauty Dilemma: Flyaways and Staticky Hair

Dry, cold air sucks the moisture out of your hair. If you want to avoid having your hair stand on end when you walk down the aisle (literally), start using a deep conditioner every time you wash it. If your hair is naturally dry and coarse, opt for a leave-in conditioning treatment. Make sure you stay away from hair care products that list alcohol as one of the main ingredients -- alcohol is a drying agent and can make the situation worse. Specialized hair care lines like PHYTO include many natural conditioning ingredients to improve the quality of your hair. If you’re still concerned about flyaways on your wedding day, store a few dryer sheets in your purse and gently smooth one over your hair prior to your wedding photos.