Bridal Bliss

Wedding “season” has officially started, and every year there are trends in fashion that some brides look to for inspiration, while others already have a dream of what they envision on their wedding day from head to toe. For some, finding the perfect dress is the most important thing, (after finding the perfect guy of course), but for others, it’s about the makeup, and I have always felt that one without the other just doesn’t work. You need both to be a blushing bride, so booking your makeup artist shouldn’t be a last minute thought or done on your own, because on this very special day there are no “do-overs” and looking radiant is a must.

As a makeup artist I find weddings to be the most rewarding work I can do because I know it’s not just about a made up face, but it is about pictures that will capture the day for eternity. Professionals use products that are photo-ready (and friendly) and long lasting, but we also have the ability to make you a more glamorized version of yourself. So on the one day of your life where hundreds of eyes will be on you all day and night, shouldn’t you look nothing less than spectacular? Of course the guy standing up there next to you with the tuxedo on will get some attention too, but we really know it is all about you, so don't leave it to chance.

Oh No She Didn't

Lately I am noticing a trend pop up that is making me cringe when I see it...neon lipstick. I know trends will repeat themselves eventually but some things were meant to stay dead and buried and this hideous fashion DON'T is one of them. Seriously, who can pull off yellow or green neon lipstick unless you are in a bad 80's music video??!!

I go out a lot and always love to people watch, but when I see horrible makeup I just want to run up and hand them my card and whip out a makeup remover cloth. Retro is cool, don't get me wrong, but bad makeup is bad makeup, and so all I can hope for is someone out there will pull those girls aside, be a friend and hand them a compact mirror. You don't need to try every trend you see to update your look or else we would all be cookie-cutter versions of each other. So leave the neon lipsticks at the makeup counter and don't believe the hype!!!

You CAN be unique and fun with your sense of style and makeup. You can even follow some of the latest trends that are seen on the runways of Fashion Week or in the magazines (within reason), but know that not ALL trends are meant to be followed and really are just an artistic concept brought to life. Like this makeup I did for a photo shoot years ago that was simply meant to be creative, not trend-setting. So find a trend you like and tweak it to make it your own. No need to follow everything by-the-book (or magazine!). I rest my case.