Lorac TANtalizer Body Bronzer Luminizer’s goal is to give anyone a faux glow on the go. Apply on dry skin right after shower. Let dry for 15 to 30 minutes and here you go: Hello Gorgeousssssss!

This body bronzer is perfect for anyone looking to bump up their natural skin tone without being Snookified.  Super natural, it will give your skin a kissable glow. Mwah!  The scent is a little strong and and it will rub off somewhat on your clothes if you happen to be in a hot and humid climate. Brides-to-be in Key West, I would defenitly opt for a spray tan instead. Anybody else, you may just fall in love!

But here’s the BEST part… which is my favorite way to use it. This bronzing gel looks absolutely AMAZING as a highlight on faces: on the top of you cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, and very lightly swept on your cupid bow. It’s fabulous!!! But don’t take my word for it, try it for yourself.

A very big congratulations to Jennifer Storke, the grand prize winner of our first ever “Live Gorgeously!” Contest. She has won free hair and makeup for her and her entire bridal party for her March 31st wedding at the enchanting Hemingway House in Key West.

Watching her and competitor Amy Bohaczek rocking the votes in the final hours was total of deja vu from the semi-finals round. In July, the girls each rallied over 500 votes, but Amy won in the end. In August, Jennifer was back and secured her win with no problem. Last night was a total nail biter, but in the end Jennifer was triumphant with a whopping 1,027 votes. Wow! I am beyond impressed.

It has been such an honor getting to know all of these lovely ladies over the months and the ending of the contest is bittersweet for me. I appreciated the shows of good sportsmanship by both Amy and Jennifer early in the evening. I’m also super impressed with Michelle and Frances for making the effort to create their own amazing videos and rallying nearly 400 votes each. It’s no small task!

Congratulations once again to Jennifer Storke, and remember ALL of our gorgeous monthly semi-finalists have won their choice of either a free spray tan or free false eyelashes application. I cannot wait to see you all in the coming months and congratulations to our winner Jennifer!

 

One thing I tried to do everyday is go to bed and thank God for all the blessings in my life and wake up grateful ready to embrace another beautiful day!
I received these images shot by Transier Photography of Doville and Vilius for their Key West Destination wedding at the Casa Marina and it made me realized even more, how lucky I am to have such a great team of stylists.

They’re all unique and deliver gorgeous work. Doville was styled by Amanda (hair) & Shawn H. (makeup).  The photos speak for themselves. Enjoy and have an AMAZING day!

 

 

Ashley had her Key West destination wedding at the Ocean Key Resort. It was a beautiful day, Ashley never stopped smiling.

She wanted to wear her hair low on the nape with texture, without being too curly. Her hairpiece is classic!

 

 

Before her arrival in Key West Ashley had a MU trial at a MAC store. She had brought with her some of my favorite eyeshadow colors, Painterly, Sketch, All That Glitter. She also wanted falsies. I was rather excited!

Congratulations Ashley, it was so wonderful to be a part of your big day!

I can’t believe March is here! Of course, February is a short month, but it flew! We’re officially on the 15 day countdown for the final video submissions of our “Live Gorgeously!” Facebook Photo Contest! What a journey it’s been since May of last year! We’ve been introduced to so many beautiful, kind-hearted brides-to-be from all over the country, and I’ve truly been humbled by the experience.

We whittled down the competition to 12 finalists. Since the first of the year, they’ve been tasked to create a final video. So far, we’ve received some amazing work from Amy Bohazcek, Shell Martin, Jennifer Storke, and most recently Frances Preffer whose video is featured in this blog.

All of our girls have already won their choice of a free spray tan or free false eyelashes for their big day and soon we will announce the grand prize winner. One lucky bride will be given the gift of beauty with free hair and makeup for her and her entire bridal party!

Now the difficult part for me is approaching. I seriously don’t know how I’m going to select just one winner. All of these girls have worked so hard and I feel like I know all of them personally. I’m excited to see who else submits her video in the next 15 days. I get teary-eyed watching every single one. They’re so heartfelt!

To anyone who hasn’t had a chance to vote for their favorite video, please click here and cast your vote!

Good luck gorgeous girls!

Dorothy and Alek from McKenzie Miller on Vimeo.

I posted Dorothy and Alek pro photos just a little while ago. Today I wanted to share their incredible video produced by the lovely McKenzie Miller. Worth checking out!

And to top it all of our fabulous couple is featured in Style Me Pretty. The website of all things stylish, wedding related. Hola!

Earlier this month, we received our third video submission for the Finals Round of our “Live Gorgeously!” Contest from the lovely Jennifer Storke. She has already won her choice of a free false eyelashes application or a free spray tan, and now she’s competing to win free hair and makeup for her and her entire bridal party for her March wedding at the Hemingway House.

Jennifer’s an impressive competitor. We first met her during the July contest when she was narrowly out-voted by Amy Bohaczek. Both girls garnered over 500 votes. Jennifer came back in August with another strong showing, and this time no one could touch her!

I absolutely love her video entry as she narrates the sweet story of her affection for her hometown of Key West, her love and dedication to her late father, and the special friendship she shares with her bridesmaids, and of course her love for Matthew, her husband-to-be.

Take a moment in your day to watch her video and vote! To check out all of the contestants and to vote for your favorite, click on the link here.

Good luck to all of these gorgeous girls. Remember, they’ve got until March 15 to submit their videos and we’ll announce the grand prize winner shortly thereafter!

 

Hello, hello, my lovelies! Guess who has a new obsession over here? And it’s all Amanda’s fault! She’s been sporting Chanel Rouge Double Intensite Lip Colour ($34) and raving about how fabulous it looks and feels on her lips. Apparently, these babies won’t get gunky-peely.

“REALLY!?!” I said —>insert eye roll<— “Don’t all the long-wear lipsticks look funky after a few hours??”

SO I HAD TO TRY THEM MYSELF!

 

When shopping online, it’s always hard to see what the colors will look like in person. I knew I wanted a bold red. Some of my brides looking for a classic red lip would surely appreciate a long-lasting, no fuss lipstick. I picked Alexandrite. Then, I wanted a peachy-pink for warmer skin tones and a cooler pink  to accommodate the brides on a quest for a more subtle look. Might as well cover all my bases! I chose Rose Quartz and Rose Topaz.

 

From left to right: Rose Quartz, Alexandrite, Rose topaz

Rose Quartz: Dusty pink
Alexandrite: Bold red brick
Rose topaz: Very similar to Rose Quartz, ever so slightly cooler

The formula

 

The Double Intensite Lip Colour has a dual wand–one with an intense color (base coat) and another with a clear gloss. It is intended to be a long-wearing, full-coverage formula that lasts all day.

Team CoCo wasn’t kidding about being long-wearing!

The colors lasted through several cups of coffee and a lite bite for lunch. After about five hours of wear, during which all I did was reapply the gloss, my lips looked nicely colored. And Amanda was right, the color didn’t peel or feel gunky. Very impressed. The formula has a very light and luxurious vanilla scent that dissipates quickly.

Application Tips

• Start with hydrated lips. If your lips are cracked or dry, skip it or else it won’t be a pretty sight!
• Be light-handed with the base coat. Apply a thin layer to the bottom lip and press your lips together to transfer color. This method of application helped prevent streaking.
• Let the base coat dry for at least a minute or until the tackiness goes away.
• Be light with the top coat, as well. I used the same method as the base coat. It looked pretty and not overdone.

 

 

The lovely Courtney came to the studio with her two awesome sisters to get ready for her wedding day.  I enjoyed meeting these ladies immensely and had such a wonderful time getting everyone ready and all glammed up. Courtney smile was absolutely mesmerizing and her excitement contagious!

Oh weddings are so much fun!

She had some ideas on how she wanted her hair styled and had brought in a few photos. I loved that, as it gave me an idea of her personal style and the direction she wanted to go.

 The outcome turned how pretty beautiful. A lot of glam with a hint of vintage. Love , love  love!

 

I really wanted to keep Courtney’s look natural while  emphasizing her beautiful eyes. Airbrush makeup, champagne highlighter on her cheekbones, Nars orgasm blush gave her a radiant glow. On her eyes I used a combo of blackberry and brown eyeshadow. The single false lashes are so sexy. And on her lips I used Nars Orgasm lipgloss. One of my favorite color!

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Thank you Courtney for letting me be a part of your day. I loved meeting you and your awesome sisters! Wishing you and your husband for a long and happy life together.XO