featured on the wonderful Deborah zoe photo blog today! check it out, my inside scoop to wedding beauty

http://www.deborahzoephoto.com/blog/2012/wedding-love-lena-hartford-on-looking-your-best/

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I know that nail art is huge right now! I just stumbled across this nail art and wanted to share it, in case it inspires you!

Link, Become gorgeous.com

http://www.bodycare.becomegorgeous.com/hands_and_nails/bridal_nail_art_ideas_for_2012-6831.html

check out this little video I did with Kate Parker, talking about flat ironing and styling hair:) little fun for a Friday morning. Sorry for my uneasiness in front of the camera:)

http://blog.kateparkerdesigns.com/2012/02/10/kp-interviews-straightening-your-hair-hair-that-moves/

had to re-post this from beautylish.com

One of the easiest ways to change your look is switching how you part your hair. While many of us find a natural part and stick with it for years, have you ever wondered if that style is really the most flattering for your face-shape? Experimenting with a fresh comb-created angle will give you a chance to find the ideal balance to highlight your features. But the best part? It’s an instantly gratifying transformation! To help point you in the right direction, we spoke with stylist James Williams (who has worked with Kyra Sedgwick), of the Canale Salon in Beverly Hills about the art of finding the perfect part.

Heart-Shaped

“Heart-shaped faces tend to be wider in the cheeks,” says James. “A middle part complements this shape, but only if you have long hair. If you have short hair or too many layers around the face, it can have the reverse effect.” That’s because the cropped fringe will bring the focus to the wider area of your face. “A side part will also work by allowing hair to covering the larger forehead and cheek area and make the face look thinner,” suggests James.

Circle

“Use a deep side part to showcase your strongest side,” says James. Don’t know which side is your best? Use a blank piece of paper to cover half of you face while looking in a mirror. Then switch sides. Whichever half you prefer the most wins! “Round faces need a curtain of hair to lengthen the shape and balance the features,” says James.

Square

“A deep side part will soften the forehead and jaw line,” says James. The long layers create a rounded oval by falling diagonally across the face and hiding harsher angles. The ideal place to start your deep part is directly above the arch in your eyebrows.

Oval

“People with oval faces have it the easiest! They can pull off any part, any side, any way, on any style,” says James. So why not try them all? Experiment with sides and angles for a mini makeover each day! Or try creating a youthful zigzag part.

I had the opportunity to help my friend and photographer, Deborah Parker from Deborah Zoe photography. She needed a new head shot and helped her with her hair and makeup. I think she looks amazing:) check them out

http://www.justinmarantz.com/index.cfm?postID=1310

I was so excited to receive an email from Dianna Ma stating one of the weddings I did this summer was featured in today’s’ Union leader. the link is not a very good one, but hope this scanned in article is better http://www.unionleader.com/article/20120115/NEWS15/120119941

here are the scanned articles from the paper.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151171698485612&set=a.10151171698415612.794662.329965650611&type=1&permPage=1

These photos actually feature Diana Ma herself getting married, I was also a part of that beauty preparation as well.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151171699830612&set=a.10151171698415612.794662.329965650611&type=1&permPage=1

well, not some thing I like to read. Cutting money out of hair and makeup- grrr. well I am hopeful that everyone wants to splurge on having hair and makeup on site- come to them and relax. Not always the case as Martha Stewart blogs about today.

thanks a lot MARTHA, well i guess these are good ideas for some one who REALLY wants to cut money somewhere

http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/282679/savvy-ways-save-hair-makeup?czone=planning/engagement-cnt/budgeting&center=272419&gallery=284741&slide=282414

Please consult some one that would offer both services, interview people that have experienced both and make a decision then. If you want to be glamorous for your wedding photos, remember sometimes you get what you pay for.

Meet Ally,

She is a business entrepreneur and she owns a local marketing firm brighteyescreative.com, https://www.facebook.com/MeetAllyPiper . She spends a lot of time in front of the video camera making videos offering different business advice. While starting this brand she knew she needed some professional head shots to market herself.  She asked me to help with her hair and makeup to give her the professional feel she was looking for.

So after her regular color and hair haircut, we took her from her everyday look, to a polished gorgeous look. Having a head shot is an important thing to do while promoting your self, anywhere for any profession. I would recommend asking a professional to do your hair and makeup and make sure that your look is projecting the product you are looking to sell. You also don’t want to wear anything that is too trendy as your head shot will be dated very quickly.

Becoming photograph ready, means you want your skin to look flawless and your face to have some color. Make sure to accentuate your eyes, have color in your cheeks and lips. This is not club or evening makeup, this is an everyday look. You can see from Ally’s photos changing the colors you wear can make a big difference. If you are not great at choosing these colors or making decisions, ask someone else for advice.

In Ally’s situation, she loves purple, she looks good in this color and her logo is also complimentary to purple. when I did her makeup I knew it needed to compliment her outfit changes. We used golds and browns for her eyes. Then we used some lashes, those are my secret to looking awake and some black eyeliner. I airbrushed Ally’s skin for that flawless fresh look. Her cheeks were a berry pink and her lips were liner with a  natural pencil and a custom made tinted gloss.

after shot- purple

I has so much fun working with Ally on this project and love to see these photos pop on every time she promotes her business.

If you have not updated your head shot or personal image, I think this new year is good time to start.

(photos courtesy of Sarah Swan)

head shot

In the new year I will be sharing some of my favorite products and how I recommend using them.

my first one is It’s a 10 leave in treatment, http://itsa10haircare.com/hairsite/the-line/

I love this product, it is a must have in my kit. I use this after shampooing, every hair type, thin thick straight or curly. It SMELLS AMZAING and is great for condition, softness and hair manageability. Great for color treated and not treated hair. I love this because the product is about as thick as a cream but in a spray form which I find is easier to apply, check it out!

ps, target sells it

check out this video,

https://www.birchbox.com/video/oscar-blandi-dry-shampoo-styling-tips/

using dry shampoo helps reduce the amount of times you wash your hair, allowing natural oils to remain in the hair and creating softer, shinier hair. This also helps your ability to stretch washing your hair every day to 2 or 3 days, it really is best for your hair and scalp.

there are several other dry shampoos on the market, this just happens to be the one I found a video for. I have even used baby powder in a pinch, bed has one and I am sure some no name company has made one to by at the drugstore.