Make Me Purty
November 13th, 2008 @ 3:27 pm by Miss Meatball
Recently, I had a consultation with a hair/makeup artist. I was referred to him through my benevolent bride friend, Kerri, after I saw how incredibly glowing and lovely she looked in her photos.
I’m not much of a makeup person. On a daily basis I wear sunscreen and lip gloss. Sometimes I wear mascara and blush gel too… but that’s about as far as it goes. Oftentimes, when I get makeup professionally done, it feels cakey and matte. It might look great on film, but in person, it’s 3 layers deep. I don’t want that for my wedding. I want to have a radiant, dewy look that looks great both on film and in person. More like I just had an invigorating romp—all flushed and natural. Is it possible?
In a hunt for inspiration, I turned to celebs with similar complexions as mine (read: vampiric). Here’s what I came up with:
Ah, Kate, you are ethereal. And, Cate, your sassy freshness is inspiring! Love the hair, too!
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MAC Me Beautiful
November 12th, 2008 @ 10:34 am by Miss Sea Breeze
I can’t believe it’s almost here—we’re just one sleep away from our flight to Punta Cana! Casa Sea Breeze has seen a flurry of activity over the past week so there’s been little time for blogging, which is driving me crazy! So even though I should instead be crafting our ceremony words, writing an email to all our guests, organizing music, and printing pictures of flowers and cakes to take with me, I’m going to try to wrap up just a few of the details I’ve been taking care of lately… like my makeup trial.
So I know this seems a bit late in the game—I just did the trial last Thursday—but I swear it’s not because I procrastinated (this time, anyway). Confession time: I know it’s sort of terrible and I promise I won’t do it again but you have to admit, it’s sort of necessary in my situation… I’ve been fake n’ baking. C’mon, cut me some slack! The last thing I want to happen is to get to the Dominican and soak up some rays only to be lobster-red on our wedding day, or worse—have some crazy strappy tan lines.
I don’t know these girls but I love this photo!
About Face
October 27th, 2008 @ 12:23 pm by Mrs. Caramel
For as long as I can remember, people have told me that I have great skin. Before you start hating me for saying that, let me go on and say that things have recently changed! I’m now living in New York, and I’ve noticed a HUGE change in my skin. Just a couple years ago, I’d get facials just for kicks with my girlfriends during girly sleepovers. Oh, I should have never taken the easier days for granted!
The new climate has drastically changed the texture and skin tone of my face.
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Hair & Makeup in LA
October 23rd, 2008 @ 11:28 am by Mrs. Peppermint
In case you’re wondering where I’ve been, this last weekend I was a bridesmaid!
The wedding was at the Pepperdine Stauffer Chapel, overlooking the ocean, followed by an elegant reception at the Riviera Country Club. It was a beautiful wedding and I’m so happy for them!!The bride gave us bridesmaids the opportunity to use her hair and makeup person, and I’m so glad I did. Here are the results: Read more…
Ai Sakai
October 20th, 2008 @ 12:39 pm by Miss Blush
I wanted to get my makeup done for our e-pics.
So I looked to Weddingbee and found Ai. Ai did Mrs. Snow Pea’s makeup for her wedding, and I loved it! I sent Ai a few pictures of what I was looking for - she went through all the pictures and really tried to understand what I wanted. After a few emails and phone calls later, I met Ai for the first time on the morning of our e-pics.
I can’t believe I’m putting a picture of my naked face for all the world to see- but here it is in all its “save me! you could have at least put some blush (hehe) on!” glory.
What to Wear… On My Face?
October 17th, 2008 @ 5:29 pm by Miss Ballet Flat
I remember when I got engaged and thought about the glamour of having someone come to the hotel, apply the perfect colors of make-up, do my hair and I would look flawless and feel beautiful. Then, I saw the price tag of it. Whoa…
I could just DIY, right? I mean I kind of have a problem. I love make-up. I own a lot of it, and it makes me feel good when I go to MAC and just get a lipstick. It brightens my day. Mr. Ballet Flat knows how much I love pretty eye colors too. In fact, for Christmas, he got me the big kahuna of make-up colors!
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It’s pretty fun, this palette. I’ve discovered some colors that look spectacular on me! (and some, well, not so spectacular..)
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Hair + Makeup
September 27th, 2008 @ 10:31 am by Miss Flip Flop
I had a hair + makeup run through with Anna from Makeover Majic recently. The trial was $100, which is a little steep, but I had heard wonderful things about Anna from other Disney brides and I figured the trial run was well worth the investment.
Here are the inspiration photos I brought:
My Makeup Trial, and How I Broke a 10+ Year Habit.
September 17th, 2008 @ 2:16 pm by Miss Martini
I have a confession.
I don’t have any eyebrows. Well, I DO have eyebrows, but if I let them have their way with my face, it would be a jungle! I get my eyebrows from my dad. They’re thick, but they look triangular. It’s a little hard to explain, but the first half of my brows shoot straight up, then the second half of my brows shoot straight down. Once I start plucking away at the second half, I pretty much end up with two little stubs of brows. I’ve been over-plucking my brows for a long time, and for as long as I can remember I have been at the mercy of my trusty brow liner.
I thought that was okay. I will even go as far as to say I thought my brows looked good! Yes, I have to make a run for it whenever it rains, but people get surprised when I confess that my brows are drawn in.
When it came time to find a makeup artist for the wedding, I knew I wanted to treat my bridesmaids to hair and makeup, and I also knew that I had to find someone who had a team, rather than just one person, since there are nine women who will be getting their hair and makeup done: two moms, six bridesmaids, and the bride. I was also looking for someone who did both hair and makeup, since that would have been the most cost efficient and convenient for so many people. I tend to wear a lot of makeup and I’m used to the smoky look, so I wanted someone who could give me a natural look, and still make me look good (It would take an army of beasts to drag me out of a house without make up on).
A friend recommended Blush to Mr. Martini, so we decided to check them out a couple of months ago.
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Making Up is Hard to Do
September 11th, 2008 @ 6:25 pm by Mrs. Pineapple
I have been painting since I was 5 years old, but hand me a makeup brush and I freeze. Invitations, aisle runner, centerpieces, programs, guest book? No Problem. I just try to DIY almost any project I can imagine. Makeup? No thank you.
Saturday morning, before the bridal shower and bachelorette party, I will be going for my hair and makeup trial. I am not sure where to begin when asked what kind of look I am hoping for. Here are some photos I collected from ProjectWedding.com. I think these ladies are hot and I am hoping it is partly because of their makeup, and I can have a bit of their hotness.
Can We Makeup?
September 4th, 2008 @ 1:46 pm by Mrs. Caramel
I love Sephora.
(image via sephora.com)
Since I haven’t been posting as much, I thought I’d write a huge honka-monga post on one of my favorite places ever! I have definitely slowed down my makeup shopping since I’ve been married. I still wear makeup everyday, but it takes me about oh, I don’t know— a good 10 minutes to slap on my makeup and run out the door. I tell Mr. Caramel that he is lucky that he married a woman who can get ready in 15 minutes! 
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