As girls, we have a lot of special events in our lives like proms and of course, weddings. But in this tough economy we ask ourselves, do we really need one or is it a luxury we can do without, since this is the age of technology and photographers utilize editing software such as photoshop?
When contemplating on this, ask yourself:
1) Photographers literally take hundreds of pictures. Do you honestly think he or she will take the time to edit your face on each one of them? Who has the time to erase each blemish or clone out dark circle?
2) Do you know how to minimize your flaws (dark circles, redness, pimple scar, eyebags, fine lines, etc.) and get a very flawless, high coverage look while still looking natural (or feel) ?
3) Do you know the best products that compliment your skin tone as well as your hair color?
4) Do you know the proper intensity (how much, how little) and the best products to use so the make up stay on your face and you look fresh throughout the event?
5) Do you know how to give emphasis to your facial assets? Do you know how to apply your bridal makeup to bring out your best features in order to get the results you want in your photos?
Your face will be immortalized on photographs which not only this generation will enjoy but the coming generations as well.So, if you answer ,“No” to any of the aforementioned questions, a professional Make Up Artist is indeed an essential addition to your event. Compared to the amount of money spent on your wedding, a MUA fee is really only pennies.
You only get married once, you want to look at the pictures 10 years from now without any regrets,consider it as an investment.
Next,the first thing everyone looks at you from a far is your 1)wedding dress. then the following glance they will give you is on to your 2)”face” and then lastly your 3)hair.
YOu might want to consider “Gift certificate” another option if your budget is really low and you can add it towards your bridal registry.Maybe one of your guest would like to pamper you on your wedding day!
So I suggest you don’t skimp on this. Make up application only takes about an hour of your day. Sit back, relax, get pampered, take a few breaths, enjoy and feel confident. We’ll do the rest and you’ll feel your best !
***Special Thanks to Ms. Cristina Nash***
I had the opportunity to work with one of the best photographers in Virginia Mr. Keith Cephus also with Isha Foss Events by providing the flowers and decorations.Wedding Dress by Maya Couture.
My very first Bridal Fashion Show and Sharing a booth with an outstanding Hairstylist Alice Olson. This is just the beginning and I’m very proud of the success the event had. We had so much fun working with each other and I would like to take the opportunity to thank our friends that helped us. Tammy Castillo, Cara blessdiva-Cameron,Acidmedia,Jubertgilayphotography.
Our day started early morning,for the models Hair and make-up. Total of 7 models one by one came in on time. Around 2:00pm i took one of the models to the booth to do a quick makeup demo.
The Fashion show started at 4:00pm.Everyone was having fun, i can feel the crowds excitement!!!!!!!!!
A constant clapping and cheering proceeded til the finale.
After the show we took the models to a beautiful suite to do a photo shoot. Acid media photography and Les Started working side by side as the models work thru it.
The experience is worth it! I would do it over and over again.
Special thanks to Shay Rybin Events Manager of the Chamberlin. For the opportunity!
Special thanks to Cristina Nash and Samantha Robinson.Without your help my booth wouldn’t be a success! We made a good team.
Workshop titled ” Putting your best foot Forward”
It was an honor to be invited the 2nd time to do a workshop for young girls ages 14-18. This project is really close to my heart and I cant wait to do another one next year!
For everyone who came to the workshop and my booth …. thank you very much!
To all my friends and family in NASHVILLE,TN. Come and join us watch the premier of CELESTE KELLOGG Lastest Music Video
“THE LOOK” at the Famous Gibson Showroom NOVEMBER 3rd ,Thursday 5pm.
You dont wanna miss this! she’s taking Nashville by storm!!!!
Gift Certificates are ideal gifts for your friends or family members. Just to make them smile or make their special day even better!
We know how much you love that perfect pink lipstick. Or the eyeliner that’s been sharpened down to no more than a nub. But there comes a point when you have to let go and accept the reality that your favorite beauty products eventually become breeding grounds for bacteria. Here’s how to know what’s still good and what’s past its prime.
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Mascara
This is the makeup item you should be most vigilant about: As the brush is taken out, applied, and put back in the tube, it brings with it any bacteria that has collected along the way, explains cosmetic chemist Jim Hammer. Lingering bacteria can cause redness and itchiness, or even conjunctivitis (a.k.a. pinkeye) and sties. Switch mascara every two to three months to be safe. “It will also have a distinct gasoline-like smell once it’s gone bad,” says makeup artist Pati Dubroff. If you develop any negative symptoms, immediately throw out any of your eye makeup that may have been contaminated. If your eyes are still irritated a day or two later, see an eye doctor.
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Foundation
With the exception of powder formulas, all foundations are water-based, which means bacteria love them. Unopened, foundation can last for a couple of years, but once the seal is broken, Hammer says, it’s best to replace it after 6 to 12 months. Keep foundations out of moist environments (such as your bathroom) and away from heat, as high temperatures encourage the growth of the bugs and can speed up the spoiling—true for beauty products in general. An off smell or a change in color tells you the formula is finished—applying it could cause irritation or breakouts.
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Concealer
Concealers are meant to cover blemishes, not cause them—which is what can happen if you use a concealer that’s too old. “You’ll know it’s gone bad because the color will start to shift,” says cosmetic chemist Ni’Kita Wilson. Concealers in powder and stick form can last for up to two years, while liquids should be tossed after one.
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Face Powder
Powders are the Energizer Bunny of makeup. They keep going…and going—at least, for up to two years. Still, as Wilson points out, “some powders contain small amounts of water from botanical extracts, so there’s the risk of it growing bacteria if you leave it lying around your bathroom.” Look on the ingredients panel for long Latin names—these are often botanicals, and their common names (such as oat extract, chamomile, aloe, bamboo, and green-tea extracts) are typically listed in parentheses.
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Blush
The same rules that apply to face powder apply to powder blush, since neither contain water. Cream blush, however, should be replaced after a year. To prolong the life of any blush, Wilson advises cleaning your blush brush regularly and storing the color in a dark, dry place. “If your blush gets wet, you run the risk of promoting bacterial growth,” says Wilson. Moisture can come in the form of residue from your foundation and face cream as well, explains Dubroff: “If you’re applying blush over these products, the oils cling to the bristles and transfer to the blush.” This will eventually cause a dull gray film to form on powder formulas, or a white, chalky layer on top of creams. To prevent this from happening, after applying foundation and moisturizer, wait a couple minutes before putting on blush. You can also blot excess oils from your face first, then, after your blush is on, immediately wipe off your brush with a dry towel. With powders or creams, texture is also an indicator—if the formula has become so hard it won’t budge from the compact, it’s time to buy a new one.
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Eye Shadow
Eye-enhancing shadows? Yes, please. Eye-irritating ones? No, thanks. To keep your eyes from getting red or itchy, replace powder eye shadows after about three months, according to Hammer. Even though they are similar in formulation to other powders, because they’re constantly in contact with a mucous membrane, there’s a higher risk of transferring bacteria to the product and then back to the eyes. Pay extra attention to cream-based shadows, which tend to grow bacteria more quickly than powders. If you use your fingers to apply, wash your hands before doing so, and be aware of any color switches or off-putting smells.
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Eyeliner
Liquid or pencil, these eye definers should be replaced about every three months. Like eye shadows, they are applied near a sensitive area and can pick up bacteria and bring it back to the eye very easily “without any visible signs of contamination,” Hammer warns. If you’ve used a dingy liner, you could experience redness, itchiness, or, in extreme cases, conjunctivitis. Pencils will last a bit longer than liquid if you’re steadfast about regular sharpening, but you’ll know they’re dead once a white film starts to develop on the tip that can’t be sharpened off, says Dubroff.
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Lipstick & Lip Gloss
The wrong lipstick color may spoil your mood—but the risk of the formula spoiling (or growing bacteria) is low since they don’t contain any water, says Hammer. But since they’re repeatedly exposed to the mouth area, he suggests replacing lip products after a year, or if you’ve recently been sick. Lipsticks and lip glosses contain oily ingredients that start to smell like stale cooking oil over time, according to Dubroff, who also says to look out for changes in texture. “You’ll know a lipstick has gone bad when it gets hard and you can’t spread the pigment on your lips; lip gloss will feel streaky and globby if you try to apply it.”
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Nail Polish
Nail polish may just be the Twinkie of the beauty world: It won’t go bad from bacteria. Eventually though, lacquer will dry out and become thick and clumpy, with the pigments settling along the bottom of the bottle. Shake it, and if the formula remains separated, it’s done-zo.
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Makeup Brushes & Applicators
Grungy beauty may be back this fall—but that shouldn’t include your makeup brushes. If cleaned and stored properly, good brushes can last for years, but when the bristles start to fray or fall out, it’s time for a new set. To keep them looking pristine, Dubroff suggests wiping them on a dry paper towel or washcloth after every use, and giving them a thorough cleaning every two weeks with a gentle hair shampoo. The best way to store them is propped upright in a glass, where they can air out and won’t be squashed and deformed. Cheap makeup sponges should be replaced after two uses—one side, then the other. (The exception: “high-quality ones that come with a cleanser, such as the Beauty Blender, which clean out well,” Dubroff says.) Not only will old, porous sponges suck up too much makeup, but they are “little bacteria pits” if left sitting around, she explains.
courtesy of Allure Magazine
I have discovered this new product through my dermatologist. Dr.Gross.
this product has GLX technology which rejuvenate your skin. I love this
product! although it is very pricy i would recommend it to anybody.So
far i have seen big improvement.products that has SpF in it usually
breaks me out. This is only available at the doctors office. It is made
by Allergan.it is compatible with makeup thats why i would hope one day
it will be available in store for easy access.
I was invited to be the spokes person for Mac when Oscar smith middle school had there Girls empowerment Last Saturday, March 3rd. The class was all about how to feel beautiful inside and out. I worked with a dietitian and she discussed the benefits of certain foods.And i discussed about a day look that they can do withiin ten to twenty minutes of there time everyday.hopefully out of 30 students that attended they have learned something even if its just how important moisturizing is,same as breakfast instead of skipping it.
I enjoyed teaching the class. wishing we had more time to do it. looking forward for the next class.
1. No more facials 14 days before wedding.
2.Hair color must be done 10 days prior to the wedding. so this way you still have time to correct whatever imperfections you see in your hair.
3.Eye brows and lip, wax it the day before the wedding.
4. Tanning, watch carefully because you dont want to be too dark or too red on your pictures.(Worse you might get sunburn and peeling)
5.Always have a trial makeup and updo. Its a must! When your deciding for a perfect look.Consider other opinions but trust your own instinct. Inform your friends or relatives about your ideal makeup and updo so this way they know what look you want.(print a picture and show it to them) Because they tend to suggest things that might contradict everything. Always be specific as well. trust me it will make our jobs easier.
6. My favorite, drink lots of green tea it will give you radiance skin.
7. Pls. schedule your hair appt. 2 hours earlier and include the traveling time as well if your going to the salon so that i will be with you for an hour to complete my job. (it is not good to rush your hairstylist and makeup artist trust me with this one.)
8. And use your bridesmaids as your runner.thats there job!
9.Get a good photographer. Invest and you will never regret it.
Small simple rules makes a difference. Ive seen and experience enough to know what its like.No matter how much you plan your day there will be bumps along the way but if you follow this rules you will be alright! And Enjoy the moment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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