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Mrs. Caramel, Los Angeles Age and Occupation: 24, Art Gallery/Museums Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Engineer Engagement Date: January 8, 2007 Wedding Date: October 6, 2007 Venue: a beautiful church and hotel reception About Me: I love dancing, singing, eating out, eating in, surfing on the net, and brainstorming fantastic ideas. I also love cats, coffee, and know every quote written on Sex & the City. I'm known to laugh really loud and have really crazy hand gestures while I talk. My fiance writes songs and I take pictures. What else? We're just a crazy young couple in love, trying to make a fabulous wedding!
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In Yo Face

September 17th, 2007 @ 3:01 pm by Mrs. Caramel

I have always loved makeup.  Maybe it’s because I was an art major and it seemed like painting to me.  But whatever the case, I’ve always loved doing people’s makeup!  I am also an expert on putting on fake eyelashes.  In fact, if anyone needs me to do their bridesmaid’s makeup for dirt cheap, I’ll totally do it if you are in the area! 

Hair was pretty set since I have this hair guy named John Q. (he’s quite popular actually) from Westminster who used to work at Carlton, and he’s just amazing! If people from southern California need a great hairdresser, please email me and I will totally give you his contact number.

Finding the perfect makeup person was difficult, but I decided to have a trial at Hairday in Koreatown and try the famous Jessica Lee - whose website has caused many jaws to drop because of the amazing makeup work. Most brides seem to have a “I want a natural look” mentality… but me? Heck no! Layer it on, baby! I’m a photographer, so I’m all about doing whatever it takes to look best in pictures. If I’m going to pay $250 for a makeup job, it better look like I’m wearing $250 worth of makeup! (without looking like a clown of course!) If you really want that natural look then I would not recommend her since she’s used to doing Korean beauty pageant style makeup.

My trial was terrific! I went on the day I had my e-pics so that my $200 trial money didn’t go to waste. (Yep, $200 for a freaking trial!) It took me a looong time to realize that it was worth it to get a makeup job from her. Why? Because simply, she’s the best. I’ve had tons of horrible makeup jobs, often making me look like a geisha. My pet peeve is when they decide that silver eyeshadow to the brow line is the way to go…. ?!

Some amazing makeup tips from her that I learned:

- for people like who have fatty eyelids, try using 2 or 3 pairs of fake eyelashes. I know this sounds ridiculous, but our fatty eyelids will suck the eyelashes right back in when we open our eyes. If you use 2-3 pairs, you get that dramatic effect!

- if you have dark hair, you can dab dark eyebrow/eyeshadow in your scalp lining, especially on your forehead area to fill in the empty spots. I didn’t think it made much of a difference, but it does! I had never seen this done before and it makes your hair look much fuller!

- if you have dry skin like me, you want to get your makeup done earlier in the day. Most brides wish to have their makeup done fresh right before the wedding ceremony, but she told me that if you have dry skin you want to wait for the makeup to set in your skin, and it will look the best later in the day. If you have oily skin, then of course it’d be best to have it fresh right before the ceremony. So don’t fret about that 8am makeup appointment on your wedding day if you have dry skin!

Some tips from moi!

- she is extremely busy so book ahead!

- I literally told her right off the bat that I couldn’t speak a word of Korean and she still spoke to me only in Korean. I nodded and smiled during our entire 1-way conversation, and even in the middle of it she said “you don’t know what I’m saying to you, do you?” which of course, I nodded and smiled. If you do decide to hire her, make sure you have a fluent speaking bridesmaid or close friend because otherwise you might have miscommunication!

- she usually charges $200 for a trial for hair and makeup, and $300 for wedding day hair & makeup. (I decided to make it easier and just get my hair done there since hair is only $40.) However at the end of the trial, for some odd reason she said she really liked me (even though I nodded through our entire conversation!!) and gave me $50 off. She said she does it to people that she really likes, or has a good feeling about. *So the lesson here is: just be sweet and maybe you’ll get $50 off! (or maybe she does this to lots of people and now I feel stupid for feeling special…)

- know your face. If you know that your face tends to look washed out in pictures (like me), I’d recommend a heavier layer of makeup. If you’re gonna stick to your “But I want to look natural!” then take a look below before you make up your mind!

Here are some pictures of her makeup job. You can see that it looks like I’m wearing a LOT of makeup in the first ghetto shot, but take a look at the real e-pics and you’ll say “Where did all the makeup go!?” I did not take any makeup off but it’s just because of the sun and other details that make the makeup job look very natural.

Picture with our camera in the elevator:

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Professional shots:

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Imagine what I would have looked like if I asked them to put natural makeup on me!shocked

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sarah

i used jessica as well for my e pics. i loved how my makeup turned out! but was so bummed to learn that she doesn’t travel on saturdays to do wedding makeup. you have to go to the salon in LA.

your makeup looks fab btw!

 
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Annie

OOH I LOVE THOSE TIPS!!! Thanks for sharing! You look gorgeous and I’d love it if you could share where you got your veil.

 
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kristen

oh the lady i’ve been talking to is THAT JESSICA LEE!!! I’ve seen her work! She’s amazing! You look soo good!!

 
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Dani

You are very photogenic! Love your e-pics.
Would you please share some tips on how to apply fake eyelashes?
Thank you!

 
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jenabma (message)  13 posts, Newbee

Hi Miss Caramel :)

I’m sorry… I don’t know how to email you… but what is your hairdresser’s number and location? My wedding is in 3 weeks and I need a new hairdresser!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 
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joyce

you are really pretty miss caramel!

 
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Sara

Thanks for the excellent tips! Your makeup looks fab - I can’t believe you have so much “caked on!” Now I want to definitely go to an expert/professional to get make-up done.

 
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meladoriem (message)  40 posts, Newbee

There is a section in this month’s Lucky on how to apply fake lashes, as well.

I am seriously blown away by the before and after pix on Jessica’s site. Crazy!

 
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cyshas (message)  277 posts, Helper bee

Thanks for the blog! it’s good to think about “natural” make-up indoor vs outdoor settings. Thanks!

 
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Mrs. Plumeria

It looks great! :)

I was an art major too, and did fine art and photography as well as design — and I agree that it’s like painting. I love it too!

You look stunning in your epics!

 
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GK

Hi Miss Carmel! Can I get John Q’s contact info? I need someone to do my hair for my WR.

 
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styleish (message)  96 posts, Worker bee

I love the make-up, she did a fabulous job. I’m like you, I want people to notice my fabulous make-up! I actually wear fake lashes every day, but have not tried the layering trick. I will have to try that for my e-pics!

 
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aoedorothee (message)  248 posts, Helper bee

miss caramel!!! will you travel to orange county to do my bridesmaids’ makeup? and can you send me john q’s info? you can private message me on the boards or email me at aoedorothee at yahoo.com.

 
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Karianne

Alright Caramel, break it down… where did you get the birdcage veil? It looks adorable on you, and I am currently in the veil stage, and need HELP

 
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splo

hey miss caramel, how do we email you?

 
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Candice

Miss Caramel, did you curl your hair for this or is it permed like that? I love waves/curls like that and want to know how you did it!

 
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L

I agree about the hair!

I, too, appreciate your post very much. Your e-pic make up was one of the first things I noticed when marveling at how beautiful the pictures were.

 
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vivian chan

hi miss caramel!! can i get john q’s info? i recently moved to the area and need a new hairdresser!
btw…fabulous job with the hair and makeup…i used joyce luck and she is great too!

 
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Lizzy

What do you mean to put 2 or 3 pairs false eyelashes? Are they strips or individual lashes? HELP!!!!!!!!!! thanks…

 
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Cindy

wow it looks FABULOUS. too bad she won’t travel though - i’m not going to be anywhere near koreatown.

 
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Jennifer

Wow, you look great!

 
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miss caramel

I’ll be doing an Eyelash Post next so stay tuned everyone!

 
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Fiona

Hi Miss Caramel! I love your hair and makeup and I too couldn’t figure out how to email you. :P Could you please send me John Q’s contact info and does he have a website? Thanks!

 
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You look amazing….

 
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Christine

Really true - the right makeup can make such a world of difference to the photos. As much as you feel beautiful on your wedding day, don’t you want your grandchildren to see that in the photos 40 years from now? :D

You look so fabulous in those photographs!

 
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gkim

You look fab Miss Caramel! I’ve gone to Jessica on several occasions and she is really, really sweet. I’d also like to request info on your hairdresser, please. Thank you!

 
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Vanna

Hi Miss Caramel! Thank you so much for your posts. I find them so helpful. I was wondering if you could pass on the name of your hairstylist. I’ve had such a hard time finding a good hairstylist since I moved here to socal 3 years ago. Your engagement pictures are really beautiful. I love the architecture that is captured in your pictures.

 
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Jennifer

you look so natural!!!!!

 
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Yvi

Hi Miss Caramel- Can you please provide me with John Q’s info? Do you know how much he charges and if he would travel on the day of? Thanks so much!

 
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Zamorah

Can I get John Q’s info? You’re blogs have been so helpful to me! I’d like to get more info on bridesmaid makeup from you. I’m not sure how to e-mail you so here’s mine: zamfigueroa@hotmail.com

You Rock!

 


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Mrs. Caramel Mrs. Caramel, Los Angeles Age and Occupation: 24, Art Gallery/Museums Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Engineer Engagement Date: January 8, 2007 Wedding Date: October 6, 2007 Venue: a beautiful church and hotel reception About Me: I love dancing, singing, eating out, eating in, surfing on the net, and brainstorming fantastic ideas. I also love cats, coffee, and know every quote written on Sex & the City. I'm known to laugh really loud and have really crazy hand gestures while I talk. My fiance writes songs and I take pictures. What else? We're just a crazy young couple in love, trying to make a fabulous wedding!
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