Cool new product

As a complete and utter makeup junkie I am always on the look out for something new to try out. I recently came across these little gems which I think are incredibly cool!

How many of us (especially those of us that love using loose pigments on our eyes) have ever dealt with “eyeshadow fallout”? You know, those tiny particles that fall under your eyes and onto your cheeks when you are applying eyeshadow. I know I have and it is a pain to clean up!

Well, someone found a way to stop that...Shadow Shields. These cute little shields adhere under your eye area and catch all of that fallout before it ruins your perfect makeup job, Genius!

Check out the video on their site to see how they are used. What a cool concept!

http://www.shadowshields.com

Picking a natural lip color

Finding a perfect, everyday lip color can sometimes be a daunting challenge! That “Your Lips But Better” (YLBB) color can be elusive.

Here is a trick to make it a little easier:

When picking the color take a look at the color of the inside of your lower lip. Look at it in a few different lights and study the shade, tone and depth of the color. Now you know what your perfect lip color will be! When you find a shade similar to the inside of your lip the color should look natural on you....Your lips but better!

As you shop for this color there are a few things to consider. Do you like creamy lip products, glossy, do you want some shimmer or are you more a fan of matte lip sticks? Here are a few of my favorite lip colors:

From left to right (colors pictured are not colors mentioned):
Kevyn Aucoin in Katanatura
MAC in 3-D
Nars Velvet Matte in Walkyrie

Gorgeous makeup at the SAG awards

Older blog posting from January 30, 2008


It was such a treat this past Sunday night to actually see celebs hit the red carpet for the 14th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards and I must say I thought a lot of them looked amazing!

Dresses aside I really enjoyed the variety of makeup looks. Below are some of my personal favorites from the evening.

I also want to add that as Glenn Close gets ready to turn 61 I hope I look half as good as she does when I am in my sixties.

All images are from Fashion Wire Daily

Depending on your personal style these makeup looks are perfect for a wedding or special event. As we get ready to go into spring it is the perfect time to try out a fresh dewy look!

Happy New Year!

Older blog posting from December 31, 2007

We want to thank everyone who helped us in making 2007 a great year! We all feel very fortunate to have worked with so many amazing brides.

No matter how many weddings I work on it never ceases to touch my heart to be a part of a wedding. It is truly humbling and exciting to get to know my brides and be there to help make their special day wonderful. I love seeing my brides off as they get ready to marry the man that they love! Thank you to all of my past and future brides!

We are greatly looking forward to 2008 and meeting so many more beautiful brides!

With the New Year right around the corner is really gives us all a chance to reflect back on the past twelve months and prepare for the coming year. In reflection I would like to post a few of my favorite photos from shoots this past year. I hope you enjoy and as always would love if you would like to drop us a comment or two via email.

We are wishing everyone a safe and happy New Year!

Take Care!!

Smoking hot New Year's Eve Eyes

Older blog posting from November 28, 2007

I am long overdue for a new entry! We have been exceptionally busy the past few months with weddings. I have also been frequenting Chicago quite a bit for photo shoots so take a look around the photo galleries. There are new bridal photos as well as a bunch of new photos in the Fashion and Beauty gallery! I hope you enjoy them!

One of the recent shoots was about party looks for New Years. I wanted to include a version of it on the blog for all to enjoy. The base is a smokey eye followed by a little glitz to make it more festive. This is an easy way to add some glamour to your New Year’s Eve look!

When to book your makeup artist

Old blog posting from September 18, 2007


We get asked this question a lot. Bookings for bridal makeup are all over the place. We have weddings booked clear through the end of 2008 already but we also have some open weekends.

The best advice I have for when to book your makeup artist is this: Make a list of your priority vendors (past the usual suspects like wedding site and photographer). If your makeup artist is on that list call and book the moment you know you want that artist.

If you know you want professional makeup then just make it official so you don’t have to worry about someone else booking your date and it will be one less thing you have to stress about.

If you are on the fence and haven’t completely decided try asking the artist if she/he will notify you if someone else is considering the date.

We know there is a lot that goes into your wedding planning and we hope to make it a little easier for you!

Columbus Bridal Show

Old blog posting from August 20, 2007


Whew! We have been busy at the bridal shows lately! It has been a lot of fun meeting so many new brides and lots of brides that we have been talking with for a while. We just got done in Dayton a week ago (hello Dayton and Cincinnati brides!!).

This coming weekend we are in Columbus at the Aladdin Shrine Center. Please stop by and see us!

On the makeup scene for those of you that collect makeup like we do Chanel has some very pretty eye shadow quads out for the fall. My personal favorite is Sequoia. It has a beautiful light pink, light peach, medium pink and medium brown. These colors are seriously stunning as they have a subtle glow to them and sparkle. I have been wearing mine daily since I picked it up. Chanel hit a home run with this one!

Suggestions for the blog

Old blog posting from July 31, 2007

We would love to get some suggestions on our blog! If up have any ideas of things you would like to see here from tips, news or makeup reviews drop us a line and let us know. We want to gear this towards all of you out there!

Thanks!!