Tiffany & Sam's Engagement Shoot

I met Tiffany last year when she was the MOH for her bestfriend Christine & Koby's Wedding and I was thrilled when she asked me to do the makeup for her wedding later this year : )  Tiffany is gorgeous, I couldn't wait to show off these pictures from her engagement shoot of her and her soon to be hubby Sam which was also featured on Tutu & Fru.  I used MAC Prolong wear eyeshadows in Make Your Mark and Legendary Black because they go on like butter and last for up to 8hrs. The beautiful lush and very full #48 lashes.  Prolong wear concealer mixed with a drop of our Careblend Essential Oil, to give her that flawless skin.  And we did a mixture of her own pink lipstick with a nude Cremesheen Glass called Boybait.  Can't wait for the wedding in September at the Rosewood Georgia Hotel!

Photography by Melissa Gidney

Product that i'm loving right now...

MAC Prep + Prime Skin Smoother

I'm in love with the newest addition to our  Prep + Prime line.  For ultra-smooth, velvety looking skin this is a must have for everybody.  It fills in fine lines and minimizes the look of pores, while creating a smooth base for your foundation to help it glide onto your skin like silk.  It works great just on it's own for a more matte look that makes your skin look soft and diffused.  Try buffing it into your T-zone and around the eyes with the #286 Duo Fibre Blending Brush.  It's also super convenient to travel with since it comes in a handy compact with a mirror.  I can't say enough about how much I love this product so you'll just have to try it and see for yourself!

#286 Duo Fibre Blending Brush

 

MAC Prep + Prime Skin Smoother

14 day Manicure from Black Orchid Spa

I recently had a manicure done from Denisa at Black Orchid Spa. I'm really excited because I tried the new Orly GelFX manicure and it lasts 2 weeks chip free! I love the look of the regular gels but I don't like having the commitment of filling them and the condition that they leave my nails in once they've been removed. So Denisa suggested the Orly GelFX. They still give the look and shine of regular gels but they're a lot better for your nails because they're infused with vitamins A & E, and Pro Vitamin B5. So far it's been about a week and my nails are still in perfect condition! This is a great option for brides if you don't want the commitment of regular gels but still want your nails to look beautiful and last for your wedding and honeymoon thereafter. You can see other services that they offer and pricing info on the Black Orchid Spa website, the Orly GelFX is an extra $15, or contact Denisa at (604) 533-0195. Mention my name and she'll give you 15% off their services. They can also come to you as well, great idea for a bridal shower or just a pamper night with the girls : )

Click here for the Orly Gel FX Video

Orly GelFX Manicure in "Kiss the Bride"

Orly GelFX French Manicure

Product that i'm loving right now...

MAC Care Blend Essential Oils

This isn’t a new product but I’ve recently started using it a lot more again due to the change in weather.  You can mix it with your moisturizers or apply it straight on the skin. It gives your skin a luminous glow and it’s very calm and soothing.  I’ve been mixing it with my Pro Longwear Concealer to make it more sheer to use all over the face as a foundation and the result is amazing.  Some oily skin types may be wary to try it for fear that it will make them more oily, I promise you it won’t!  There is NO mineral oil or lanolin in this product (those are the ingredients you want to stay away from),  just naturally derived essential and botanical oils.  Your makeup will actually stick to your skin better because of this product and it will not cause separation.  Remember, oil sticks to oil, your makeup will actually last longer.  One drop with your favorite foundation or concealer and your set!

Available in Sweet Orange + Lavender or Grapefruit + Chamomile

MAC Care Blend Oil

Product that i'm loving right now...

MAC Art of Powder - Bronzing Powder

It's the perfect 2 in 1 bronzer and blush!  I usually like to apply bronzer on the cheeks to give that natural "just came back from a beach vacation look" and then add a pink blush on the apples of the cheek to make it more flirty. This bronzer/blush creates that look flawlessly, and it's got just the right amount of sheen from the gold pearlized pigments in it to make your skin glow.  For those of you who like to keep your makeup simple, you'll love this product, or if you just want to have amazing looking cheeks : )  Available at MAC stores only, limited edition.

Art of Powder Bronzer