Archive for June, 2010

Vamp Inspired!

June 29, 2010

 

I’m feeling a little inspired tonight as I gear up to go to the midnight showing of Eclipse so why not do an inspired Twilight product board? :)    If you need to go get your Edward (or Jacob), try one of these products to lure him in!

DuWop Twilight Lip Venom,

Sephora By OPI “Teal We Meet Again” Nail Colour

Kat Von D True Romance Eyeshadow Palette in Adora

Bath & Body Works Signature Collection Twilight Woods Candle

Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner

Guerlain Météorites Powder For The Face (of course you need a little shimmer!)

Bath & Body Works Eau de Toilette Rainkissed Leaves

Another Concealer Review

June 23, 2010

I guess I am on a concealer kick but during wedding season I have a little more stress and a little less sleep which isn’t good for the complexion.  Lola is a brand that is not big in the Midwest but it is really big on the west coast.  I was pleasantly surprised by the texture of this concealer.  It’s creamy, hydrating and the coverage is top notch.  The texture of this concealer really replicates the texture of skin and works wonderfully.  I also love the Lola packaging.  It makes me feel pretty just looking at their products.  Another product from Lola work mentioning is their lipsticks – they have mirrors that pop up so you can see your lips!  Genius!  You can buy Lola at http://lolacosmetics.com/

98% of my business comes from weddings, the other 2% comes from non-brides.  It’s obvious that the makeup application is seriously important on your wedding day, and it is.  But there are so many other times when you need a great makeup application:

Family Photos – you’ll still look like yourself, just a better version

Big Date? – Wow him

Bachelorette Parties – go glam on the eyelashes

To Learn – Get a makeup lesson so you can learn the proper way to apply makeup and with the colors that most suit you

Need an idea for your 14 year old daughters birthday? – hire a makeup artist to come to the party and doll up all the girls

High School Reunion – have people wondering how you’ve aged so well.

Halloween – hello!!

Murder Mystery party – you have to look the part right?

I could go on and on.  If you ever need services like the ones I mentioned, just know that we are not ONLY wedding artists.  We can help you with all your beauty needs!

This picture was actually sent to me from a photographer.  When I saw it, I think my jaw dropped to the floor!  That is makeup all over the grooms jacket AND she paid a salon to do it.  I’m sure it was a pretty hot or humid day for that much makeup to transfer but if she had gotten airbrushed, this wouldn’t happen.  I feel really bad for both the bride and groom :(   Ladies, do your research on airbrush, you need it for your big day!!

I received this Paula Dorf Total Camouflage concealer in Sand/Nude for free.  I honestly wouldn’t think of buying it for myself because it is marketed so you can mix the colors to create the perfect shade.  Although I love to play with mixing and I always mix concealers/foundations for wedding makeup, when it comes to my own makeup, I just like to get it done and get on with life :)   But the “Nude” is more like a pinky nude or as I like to refer to it, a salmon color.  It covers my undereye circles unbelievably and then I use the Sand color for the rest of my face if I have any redness to cover.  Talk about convenient!??!!  I’m in love!!!  You can find Paula Dorf on drugstore.com