Style Me Pretty New York

 

One thing I absolutely love about my job is helping a woman feel beautiful! For many women, our wedding day is one of the most photographed days of our lives. So that is where I come in with my photo shoot experience and makeup tips for creating a makeup and hair look that will not only last all day, but make you feel like the most beautiful woman ever.

I loved meeting Annette. She was a bride that knew what she wanted. When I asked her wedding style she described it as modern/vintage. And her desired makeup look as natural. With her beautiful lace Monique Lhuillier dress and vintage details she certainly achieved just that. As for her bridesmaids, she told them they could have their hair and makeup done as they wanted. So some went with modern and playful braided up-dos and other went all down with big waves. The makeup varied from dramatic smokey eyes with big feathery lashes to natural baby false lashes (a favorite for many who want a little something special but want to still look natural) and nude pink lips. In the end they all looked beautiful! What a fun day.

Check out more images and details on the recent publication on Style Me Pretty New York!

 Prep time...with final touches on the hair.

http://www.stylemepretty.com/new-york-weddings/2012/10/02/long-island-wedding-at-bailey-arboretum-from-tory-williams-photography/

Summer "Glow"

Summer Glow

I am constantly having clients ask how to create a faux face glow to help match their summer tans. I highly recommend to all my clients, friends and family to use SPF daily under their makeup. It is so important to protect your face from sun damage, which leads to wrinkles, sunspots, etc. But that typically leaves us with a face that is a shade or two lighter than our chest. Here are three of my summer “glow” favs.

A favorite of mine for years has been Natural Born Cosmetics Face and Body Bronzer rightfully called Brazilian Tan. It gives the perfect amount natural looking color to the entire face in seconds. I use just one small dab on my forehead, checks and chin and blend it in after applying my moisturizer and sun block.

http://www.paintandpowderstore.com/proddetail.php?prod=PPS-0201&cat=211

My new summer-go-to, the new NARS blush Taj Mahal blush. It gives a beautiful golden summer “Jo Lo” glow on the apples of the check. It’s certainly a win when teamed with the Laguana bronzer. Since wearing this combo I’ve gotten multiple compliments on my “glow” and my face has not seen the sun without sun block in over a decade.

http://www.narscosmetics.com/color/cheeks/blush/taj-mahal

After applying the bronzer and blush I love the way Laura Mercier’s Limited Edition Face Illuminator completes the look. It gives skin the perfect amount of iridescent glow.

http://www.lauramercier.com/store/shop/Illuminator---Shimmer_Shimmer-Bloc_prod220025#ColorSampleLink_sku120047

…and there you have it, you are now ready to sport your own summer "J Lo" glow.

Where have you been all my life?...

Where have you been all my life?...

The last two days have been a swirl wind of testing new products and tools and meeting other MUA while at The Makeup Show in New York.

Have you ever discovered a new product and thought, “How did I ever live with you?” My thoughts exactly when I discovered some makeup brushes by MUD. If you are not familiar, MUD stands for Make-up Designory. They have any amazing makeup school right here in NYC.

Oh, how do I love the #810 (crease/smudger brush), #300 (small detail brush) and #350 (larger flat brush) makeup brushes by MUD. Not only do they have beautiful application, but they hold the pigment of the eye shadow like no other. No longer do I have to stress about extra pigment ending up under the eye when doing a dark smokey eye or getting a light iridescent accent color into the small corner of the eye. These brushes do it with ease. Needless to say I’m in-love. Let’s just say I not only bought them for my makeup kit, but also for my personal brush collection as well.

Feel free to try these for yourself. I would love to hear your feedback.

http://shop.mudshop.com/brushes

Family Portraits

I want to share some beautiful images of my family (husband and baby Maui, our 8 year old Maltese) captured by the wonderful and award winning photographer Lisa Marie, owner of Sweet Tea Photography.






















































































Here is also a link to Sweet Tea Photography's Blog! Please check it out.