Awesome ladies!

I had the pleasure of working with two amazing women yesterday on a photo shoot, Kasey from Bliss Weddings and Events and Amy from C Studios.

May I just say that I had a blast! These two are just so talented at what they do and joy to be around and work with!

It was one of those fun days that you are sad to see come to an end.

If there are any brides out there in need of a wedding photographer or wedding planner give these two a call!

Bliss Weddings and Events: http://blisseventsohio.com/default.aspx

C Studios:
http://www.cstudiosphotography.com/main.php

Glitzy eyelashes

While I know this is old news I realized that I have no posts about fun false eyelashes so I felt the need to remedy that right away by dedicating an entry to Shu Uemura, Madonna and the fun of false eyelashes!

Many moons ago Madonna made headlines for wearing some insane lashes made of mink fur and diamonds (worth noting, the minks shed the fur used for the lashes).

Shortly after the debut of these lashes Shu Uemura made them available through Neiman Marcus for a paltry $10,000! While I was standing in line for these lashes (oh, wait! That was in my dreams) Shu was kind enough to release a version for those of us that wanted the glitz but didn't have the budget for real diamonds.

"Inspired by shu uemura’s false eyelashes lined with real diamonds created for Madonna by Gina Brooke, shu uemura Artistic Director. Classic false eyelash design with a silver diamante band for voluminous lashes with a delicate flare. Alternating lashes with a gradual sloping of length at the center of the lashes."


These may not be as luxurious as Madonna's but they still have that little something special that makes them standout from your normal lashes.

These won't be for every bride but for those that are considering wearing false eyelashes these offer a unique and unexpected way to add some fun to your bridal look even if you just add them for the reception!

The Shu lashes are available at your local Sephora for $25.

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!