Why Makeup?

Throughout history women have used their imaginations to enhance their beauty when there was no such word as "makeup".  They used berry juice for blush and lipstick, as well as egg wash for foundation and even flour for powder. There are many reasons that women like to use makeup and the most important, is to feel more beautiful!  Makeup is a fantastic creation, invented to make a woman feel so much better about herself and how she looks when she sees her reflection in the mirror.

I, personally, do not go out in public without makeup on! Even if it's only some concealer, mascara, and lipgloss.... It's not because I don't feel good about myself, it's simply me, taking a little extra time to make myself feel more beautiful. So many women, (me included) have either the occasional blemish or even acne, and feel much better when they see it covered up. So, when we wake up in morning with a pimple or blemish on our face it's comforting to know that there is something out there that can camouflage it! 

When I apply makeup to a woman, I only enhance the beauty that is already there. It will bring out your top features and help hide those features you don't want to show to the world. Makeup can be used for a woman to create the desired look for any special occasion. Whether you are looking for a dramatic evening look, a sleek professional work look , a flawless look on your wedding day or even just a clean and fresh look. They all can be acheived with the correct application of makeup. Make yourself feel even more beautiful than you already are with what is on the market for us: makeup!  Or me, to help you put it on...:)

Easter Glam!

Pretty bonnets and patent shoes...Chocolate bunnies and plastic eggs...
As I focus on the day my Savior rose, in the back of my mind is also the question..."What's my Easter look gonna be?" Because I am a woman after all, and it is in our nature to put the "gussy" in gussying up for Easter!

Dress, check....Shoes, check...Makeup? I want a sweet, soft shimmery pastel look to go along with the feel of this holiday. Think, touches of iridescent powder or cream, applied to the high points of the face—namely, the cheekbones, temples and bridge of your nose.
Dusting of shimmery violet, pink, gold, or silver on lids with black liner for a touch of drama and "pop!" Blush in various shades of pinks and berries with lips that are rose hued or nude and glossy.

Fair skin is making a comeback, but there's something glam about a tan paired with the season's bright makeup colors. Warm up fair skin by dusting bronzer on your decolletage, along the hairline, and the hollows beneath your cheek bones.
Wearing a pretty Easter sun dress? Create the illusion of long, slender legs by reaching for sunshine-in-a-bottle (airbrush tanning for a perfect look) or a lotion with iridescent shimmer, down the front of your shins. The result is subtle, but sure to make your legs glow. Very important, don't forget the Easter pedicure. Play up your tootsies in shimmery, pastel colors or bright hues. I am on my way to get mine now!

Makeup and the Mature Gal

No matter what the age, when a woman sits down in my chair, she usually has to tell me everything she thinks is wrong with her. "It's hard out there for us who are not 20 anymore" or "why bother, I don't really wear makeup anyway", are things I hear alot. Insecurities don't just plague the over 30 set though. "I'm overweight because of stress", or "I have breakouts and freckles because"....
In your 50's sometimes you just give up, but you don't have to.... When doing a makeup on a mature bride recently, I took one look at her makeup bag contents (which was out of date) and realized that sometimes we need to be taught how to makeup ourselves up each decade of our lives...

If people are reintroduced to themselves and shown how they can look at 40, 50, 60, they get a new sense of excitement! When I light up a woman's eyes with color, or camouflauge some flaw that they have been looking at for the past 20 or so years, they are amazed and they start to see themselves differently. Just looking good is the name of the game and anyone can learn to play, with shaped brows, defined lips, and a  balanced out skin tone. Please don't feel like you have to resort to drastic measures to feel good about yourself, like surgery. We both know that those procedures can put you one step away from "the crazy face club!" Try things like exercise, drinking lots of water, and eating a clean healthy diet. So you have fine lines, so what? Embrace your good points and play them up! Being over 40 is not a negative thing anymore....Things are changing!

Bridal Makeup Looks: Part 3

For the bride that just can't do the other choices, the neutral look is for you! Who knew such mellow makeup application could be so stunning! Neutral makeup with just a "pop" of pink, peach, or bronze is perfect for those laid back summer weddings. Add a touch of shine on tops of cheekbones and a little under eyes to bring out radiance. Play up neutral eyes with false eyelash pieces, while tightlining between lashes and lid to create some drama. Last use a soft lipstick or gloss to top of this easy, fresh look!

Bridal Makeup Looks: Part 2

If smokey eyes are just not your thing, maybe classic is more your taste! Classic Old Hollywood: This is a gorgeous look that never goes out of style and one of the easiest to re-create. It's all about defined brows, flawless skin, bold lips, and flirty eyes. I would suggest that you check with your groom if you just have to have those red lips. He might not be so excited to have his wedding kiss show up all over his mouth! Your foundation should last long and not look powdery or caked on. Your skin should look radiant and fresh and not shiny and oily looking. For wedding makeup I recommend, of course, Airbrush Makeup!

Bridal Makeup Looks: Part 1

To be or not to be, the smokey eyed, classic, or neutral bride is a question that is often put on the back burner during wedding planning. Therefore, on the day of their wedding, many brides, and also bridesmaids, elect to continue their standard daily makeup style because they often fear branching out and looking too different or having their makeup appear caked on.
My favorite is the smokey eye for the wedding day makeup. It's a step away from the normal routine. It is quite versatile, and can be romantic, formal, sultry, playful, and even sometimes surprisingly natural. Though it has the reputation for being dramatic, when applied correctly, it can be extremely elegant and help enhance the bride’s underlying beauty.

Keep the lip color neutral to make the eyes pop and stand out among all else. It will draw the focus in on the eyes while keeping the rest of the makeup much more subtle and natural.  This technique looks amazing in photos and makes eyes "pop!".  There are varying levels of shading, and it is usually best to keep the darkest for evening weddings. I usually choose from either a charcoal or chocolate smokey eye, but don't be afraid to play it up with colors like green or deep purple. What ever your color choice is, you can't go wrong with this look!

Makeup and your wedding photos

Makeup plays a huge part in walking away with flawless wedding photos! Hiring a professional who is skillfully trained in makeup application ensure that shine areas, smudges, and unnatural shadows are avoided. Makeup after all hides those problem areas we all have; under eyes, cheeks, and lips. If these areas are ignored, it will show in photographs and in turn, make us look aged in the photos.

Down the road, when the wedding is a happy memory, your pictures and videos will be the momentos from that most special day.  Makeup artists are familiar with how the camera reads and translates various colors. The cost of a professional makeup artist is modest in comparison to the cost of a look you don't like, captured forever by the camera....

Have you ever noticed how hair and makeup really do improve a person’s appearance on camera?
Granted, not everyone wants to look like they are wearing a lot of makeup, that is why it's important to find a pro whose style you like. Be sure you are able to convey your ideas to them, and don’t be afraid to let them know if anything doesn't sit well with you. Any true professional will not take your criticism personally, they are only trying to make you happy as well as accomplish the look you are going for.

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your entire life. Most brides dream about this day from the time they are little girls until the actual day itself. You find the perfect man, the perfect dress, the perfect style, and now it’s time to find the perfect bridal makeup look!