Monday September 22, 2008
Alana and Ro came all the way from Australia to get married in Key West. These two were so in love!
Alana’s energy was just beautiful and her eyes were… to die for! .
She hardly wore any make-up, so I kept her look natural and dewy. Her hairstyle was unusual and of consisted of some braids along with a messy bun. She looked great!
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Saturday September 20, 2008
Alissa and Stetson got married down in Key West in the heat of the summer. According to Julie, it was so hot outside that her lenses kept fogging up from the humidity. Thank God for airbrush make-up!!!
The extreme weather didn’t hamper Julie’s ability to do great work and Alissa never stopped smiling. I had a lot of fun myself doing her hair and make-up.
Congrats to you two Alissa and Stetson!
To view Julie’s slide show click HERE
Thursday September 18, 2008
An encore of MAC most coveted eye liners. Creme Liner provides a rich, smooth application with ultimate precision. Water-soluble. Available in two shades: Dark Brown and Black. Now permanently at M·A·C Pro.
Creme Liner is an advanced version of traditional creme liner, which can be used wet or dry. It can be applied straight from the container for a concentrated opaque line, or with a tiny bit of water for a more liquid/fluid application. It dries quickly, is streak-resistant, and long-lasting. Not made with harsh solvents or lacquers like some, this formula contains Vitamin E. It provides the most versatility for the artist.
This baby is great on the water line as well! LOVE IT.
Available only at MACPRO stores and MACPRO.com for members
Wednesday September 17, 2008
I just came across this and thought I’d share it with everyone. I may even try it tonight!
If anyone else try let me know how it goes.
Monday September 15, 2008
I just purchased the Clarisonic System Brush, review to come shortly, and the Vena Cava Beauty Tube was included for free with my order!
This bag full of treats can be yours with a $75 or more purchase on Beauty.com beginning September 10th, 2008 and contains deluxe and full-sized products valued at more than $115.
Is there anything better than a free make-up bag full a goodies? I mean aside from a fabulous pair of Manolo? I didn’t think so! This luscious gift will make anyone’s heart swoon with delight.
Here’s what you’ll find in the bag:
Smashbox Bionic Mascara
Stila High Shine Lip Color in Samantha (Full Sized!)
Too Faced Shadow Insurance Primer
Korres Guava Body Butter
Phytodefrisant
Caudalie Peach Shower Gel
Urban Decay Crash Liquid Liner
Skyn Iceland Eye Cream
Foot Petals Haute Heels
Borba Lip Tint (Full Sized!)
Arcona White Tea Eye Makeup Remover
Alterna Hemp Repair Shampoo
I know, most of you haven’t been into hairspray since the 80′s.
Me, on the other hand, I’ve never stopped using it and consider it one of my most important tool. Seriously, what would a beautiful beach wedding hairstyle be without the marvel of some hairspray? And think about all the models strutting on the runaways under hot lights, what would happen to their coif? Friends, hairspray is a necessity.
I’ve been a fervent user of Osis+, Freeze. That’s pretty much all I need and order cases of it. So when Bb released spray de mode back in March, I was leery to give it a try. How much could a $25 can do for me? … A lot it turns out!
Spray de mode was created by a bunch of chemists looking for a flexible quick drying hairspray. The formula was then fine tuned by Haute couture hairdresser Laurent Philippon over three seasons backstage at fashion shows. Fashion shows are grueling, serious hold is needed for hair to stay in place. Yet, hair need to be styled and re-styled over and over again during the course of a show without getting sticky or flaky. No problem with spray de mode.
One of the best part about this hairspray, is that it can be used with heat, spray on the hair before curling or flat ironing, and also after the styling part is completed as a finishing spray. It’s awesome on blow out to give body and bounce and helps retain shape amazingly, while still being able to run fingers thought it.
Lovely Brides here I come with my new toy!!!
I was at the gym this morning mindlessly doing some cardio while staring at the TV screen right above me. Tyra (I really like her) was being interviewed on the Today show. She was promoting the new season of “the Tyra Bank show”. She introduced to the audience a disturbing clippage of the episode scheduled to air later on. Heart wrenching if you ask me. See for yourself.
After watching this tidbit I had to find out more and tuned to the 9:30 show.
The topic, was about dark skinned women and skin bleaching. Apparently, these 3 ladies had been using some skin lighteners for years. They use prescription strength bleaching cream and in one instance liquid bleach, like Clorox. One of the guest being interviewed felt so strongly about the fact that being lighter is better, she also used a prescription bleach cream every morning on her 3 sons, and double the dose on the darker one. Child protective services anyone?
The message this mother is sending to her children is unacceptable. Teaching these kids they are not adequate the way they are is APPALING and irresponsible to say the least.
I understand the complexity of the subject and, quiet frankly, don’t care to judge what adults do to themselves. I just can’t stand seeing children’s self esteem being chattered by unfit parents. African American are not the only one being affected by the lighter is better syndrome. This ad gets the message across in the Indian community as well. Sad.
What do you readers think?
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Saturday September 6, 2008
What happens when a bride is twice as beautiful inside as she is outside?… Simple, you just want to become friends and go hang out, or in our cases go to a yoga class. 
Fayth was my first client upon returning from six weeks of European traveling. Being with her and her family only reminded me how much I love what I do and how lucky I am to meet all these wonderful women!
The wedding took place at the newly opened Beachside Resort here in Key West.
Roy Llera was the photographer. Don’t forget to check out the slide show at the end of the post.
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