this is a face chart I make for brides at the trial to record their colors

August 27 2011- I was just back in town from vacationing in Mexico, so I was still feeling "tranquilo." I wasn't mentally prepared for the weekend traffic & road closures into West Hollywood but the excitement for this wedding gave me the uplift I needed!

MAC shadows Vanilla, Sketch, Print & Make Up For Ever Aqua Eye Liner

I went to middle school and high school with the bride, Dana. We got back in touch through another schoolmate and bride of mine, Valerie (LA bride @ JW Marriott). I always thought Dana was a beautiful girl and she still is! So it was very exciting to do her makeup- I mean look at those eyes!







Thank you to Mi Belle Photography for capturing this day so beautifully for me! Here is the blog entry if you want to see more pictures of their day. OH, and thank you Dana!!

Labels: Aqua Liner, bridal makeup, MAC cosmetics, Make Up For Ever, mi belle photography, The London Hotel, west hollywood wedding

The sleek chignon you see above may look simple, but let me be frank and admit that it certainly was not. Fulfilling once I nailed it? YES. Were we both thrilled at the result? YES.

Janine and I practiced her hair style a couple of times, trying out different parts, sectioning, and type of roll. She found a few celebrity pics for inspiration- Tyra Banks, Katherine Heigl. This bride has a head of beautifully thick, blonde hair that had to be pulled and rolled into the perfect coiffure. I appreciate her for being SO patient until I found the magic combination.

This Laguna Beach wedding was held at Seven-Degrees. It was my first time here, and I marveled at the combination of the natural setting against glass + steel modern architecture. I was also a fan of the balanced asymmetry, and these lovely ladies below.
Thank you to Duke Photography for these amazing images!

When Duke arrived, Janine's hair was complete  + was beginning her makeup.

I used a metallic grey eyeshadow + other colors by MAC cosmetics

She's obviously VERY excited to wear the dress

Duke is able to make every bride look like  a high fashion model. Incredible!

I can't get over how flawless, tan, sculpted & glowing she is!  Do you notice those earrings?

A natural smile takes the cake. So do those lashes!

A peek of the Bride & Groom at the ceremony setup

Labels: Bridal Hair, bridal makeup, Bridal Up-Do, chignon, Duke photography, grey eye shadow, Laguna Beach wedding, MAC cosmetics, Seven-Degrees