natural beauty
26 JunBridal makeup is so hard because it has to look like the bride, yet be flawless for pictures. Today i had the pleasure of dolling up cristen. Who is set to wed in september. She is an au natural cutie and doesnt usually wear makeup which made it a challenge for me. I did choose a hint of orange to accent her insanely gorgeous blue eyes. They are stunning! We also did a french braid pulled into a loooed and pinned off to the side updo. 
Olive Beauty
14 JunThis is from our photoshoot with Raquel Ames Photography on the 8th. I really pride myself on accentuating the natural beauty of our clients and Malati’s was definitely captured! Mind you she had really great skin, but she was worried about not looking like herself. While makeup should cater to the photo, it should address the natural aspects as well. We gave her flawless skin and a light dusting of Aveda’s peach lights blush. Her eyeshadow was kept subtle using Smog and Buck in her crease and Naked on her lid. We blended with a MUD Pro’s translucent powder in Desert and hit her inner corner of the eye with Sin from the Naked Palette. Her brows were left clean with some clear mascara and she was given a subtle liner effect by mixing UD’s Creep with a little saline for a slightly more dramatic affect. Her lips were done with MAC’s twig and her own favorite Chanel gloss….Gorgeous! We flat ironed her hair and lightly pinned a half up do that was teased and sprayed with Aveda’s Control Force. Which also has a UV Protector in it for color! She loved it so much, she’s booking a Makeup Lesson Party for her and her stay at home mama gals!
Summer Lovin
14 JunHere are some great ideas for summer. A great way for getting a natural pretty look is to use bronzer and your own face powder to blend as eyeshadow with a dash of shimmer over your lid. Dying to get that surfer look? Aveda’s Pure Abundance Hair Potion is literally amazing. Step 1) Comb hair protector (their damage control spray is also excellent) and a lightweight styling foam through the hair. Step 2) Rough dry your hair until it is about 75% dry. Step 3 Take two inch sections and twist each one *away from the face. Step 4) Use your fingers to scrunch your twisty sections which blowing dry. You can use a little hair spray to help tame frizzies. Keep scrunching up, while pointing your blow dryer down, this will help keep frizz down. and Voila! Beach mama!
Plumpy Plumpster.
6 JunOkay so it’d be a lie if we all didn’t want a little more Jolie in our pout. Well not all of us can afford a ducky pout. But to put a little pop in your pout there are a few tricks. Benefits “Lip Plump” is excellent for all skin shades and almost works as a lipstick primer. Always make sure that your lips have been exfoliated and moisturized. This should be done when you cleanse your face in the morning. Washcloths make the best means of cleansing dirt and oil from your face without using that harshness of a thick beaded lip exfoliater! The matte yet moisturizing consistency is a wrinkle reducer, not a lip stinger (what was up with those? No one wants a stingy kiss that feels like a rash!) Apply lip plump and its wearable under any shade, stain, or gloss. Yay!
Up-Do’s….Always Use Dry Shampoo!!
2 JunWhether you have naturally voluminous hair or flat straight hair…dry shampoo is always going to give you a longer lasting style and texture perfection. Whether its clean or dirty. Its also a great way to turn work hair into going out hair, in case there is no time for a shower. Spritz, Tease and fluff! Need a more pulled together look? Split your hair in two and tie a knot…twice. Voila! Magic!
Tigi’s Rockaholic and Big Sexy Hair are my favorites.
Primp and Parker 