Becca Cosmetics is the BEST!

If you haven't already you have to go to www.beccacosmetics.com and check out some of their new products. Love love love. If you are looking for a natural look that stays check them out. Becca's beach tints are beautiful, easy to apply, and stays on.

Becca's Loose finishing powder will help your makeup stay. Let me know if you have any questions or are looking for a place that carries the line in Orange County.

MAC Cosmetics Recreating Icon's Master Class

The instructor of course choose Madonna which I pretty much figured it would be Marilyn or Madonna. It was a good class and the artist did a great job. Of course he had a book of models to choose from and choose one that looked ALOT like Madonna. She was gorgeous. It is always fun to attend these classes I always learn something.

I Love Becca Cosmetics

Yay guess what I found a local salon that is selling Becca Cosmetics. They have pretty much the whole line all my favorite stuff like the Primer, stick foundation, beach tints, and everything else. I had the opportunity to instruct some of the stylists on how amazing the Becca products are (most of them already use and love the products). They are very knowledgeable about the product and would love to show it to you.

Serandi Salon
1833 S. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA, 92651
949.715.5115

Hair care! My hair is a pain in the @#&*%

So I finally found someone that did a great job on my hair. It is costing me an arm and a leg but she needs to get it back to where it use to be. Then if I just maintain it it won't cost me so much each time.

My hair is not good it is course and dry it never really looks good in my opinion and I can't figure out how to style it. Oh and by the way my natural hair color is almost black (very dark brown) and I dye it blonde for my hubby.

The whole point of this post is to let you know I finally found some products that are working for me. I use to not wash my hair for a week cause I dreaded doing it. It never looked good anyways. Now it looks awesome and it is so soft I love it. Here is the products:

Enjoy Leave In Conditioner 10 oz.

Use this after shower on damp hair its benefits are:

Excellent for detangling,
Preserves haircolor,
Gives hai hair smoothness and softness
May be used as a skin moisturizer

Moroccanoil Oil Treatment (3.4, 6.8 oz.)

Use this directly after using the Enjoy Leave In Conditioner. Even use a little after blowdrying and straigtening your hair:

Controls frizz
Protects hair from environmental pollutants
Hydrates and detangles hair
Softens thick, unruly hair
Restores shine and softness
Strengthens dry, brittle hair
Nourishes hair damaged from chemical procedures
Nourishes and balances the scalp
Strengthens hair's elasticity
Powerful antioxidant, rich in vitamins
Can be used on wigs and hair extensions
Not tested on animals
No animal ingredients
Amber bottle protects oil from oxidation and degradation

My favorite false eyelashes!

False lashes work magic. Of course you have to have the right style for your face and eyes. Elegant Lashes has the largest and best selection that I have found. You can get them locally at most beauty supply stores such as Angels Beauty in Irvine or on-line at http://www.eeyelash.com. My favorites are #46 (great for weddings, parties) and #824 (great for daily wear or a more natural look). Spice it up. I had the pleasure to work with this beautiful girl for her wedding and engagement photos I used #46.

Check out my hubby's photography website! He does such amazing work. Love him!

His passion is shown through his work. Not only his passion for photography but for life and his family. Love you babes!

www.erniesilvaphotography.com

Its my lucky day!

I have been wanting to takes MAC's Bridal master class forever they only do it twice a year in OC. I went to sign up for Sunday's class and it was completely booked. An amazing well known MAC artist is flying in from Seattle to instruct the class. I was soooo bummed ruined my day. I couldn't help but be really really mad. I got to my car buckled my kid in his seat and the MAC girl called me. They had some openings I ran back in and signed up. I can't wait. I will let you all know how it goes. I always learn so much from these classes. Wooohooo!

Oh ya I have a wedding on bright and early Saturday morning with a really cool bride. It will be a fun weekend.

My husband and I make a great team! Of course great looking models help too. Check it out!

We had a blast last weekend at Balboa park shooting this post-wedding photoshoot. Perfect day and perfect weather.

Check it out

Finally got the Weather Everything Mascara from Bare Minerals!

I used this yesterday for a wedding I did. It worked great I like how easy it goes on and it look very nice. I do recommend.

Wash your face every single night NO MATTER WHAT! No excuses.

So just a little lecture. If you want beautiful skin you must wash your face every single night NO MATTER WHAT. If you don't the dirt and grime from the day will just sit and smudge into your skin through the night. The very few times I didn't drag myself to the bathroom and wash my face I regretted it BIG time in the morning. Guaranteed to have a few blemishes that were not there the day before. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Purity face wash from Philosophy it takes of eye makeup and the consistency is perfect. Love how it feels on my skin. Definitely cleans my skin. Something to remember is to rinse your face really good make sure to rinse all around your face. Some people just splash to rinse and leave extra face wash sitting around the edges of your face.

Another thing that I heard the other day that is great for your skin and is really working for me is to add blueberries (antioxidants) and Omega 3's to your diet. I just throw a handful of blueberries in my cereal every morning. WASH WASH WASH ;-)

Going to get the Bare Minerals mascara at Sephora!

I used this mascara on one of my brides and really like the texture. Once I have it and try it I will write a review. Finding a really good mascara can be hard. Right now I am using and love Lancome's Hypnose mascara.

I love working with a relaxed and beautiful bride!

I finally had the opportunity to work with Jack Randall Photography. He shot the last wedding I worked at. I always see his amazing work and am so glad I will finally be displaying some of his work on my site soon. To make it even better the bride and her bridesmaids were beautiful. I also had the opportunity to work with a great friend that I haven't see in over a year, but I have known her for a very long time. She is also an amazing makeup artist. Thank you Lorraine Kline for being there.

This is the BEST skin care and makeup review website ever!!!

www.makeupalley.com

They have reviews from Covergirl to Lancome and everything in between. I use this as a reference all the time.

Beautiful bride from a few weeks ago.

I had the opportunity to work with a GORGEOUS bride and an AMAZING photographer. Check out these awesome pics. Love it!

Photographer: Jackie Wonders

Gorgeous blue eyes!

For those of you blessed with gorgeous blue eyes bring them out with copper and ginger color eyeshadows. I love Texture and Era eyeshadow from MAC.

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Prepare your skin for your wedding day!

* For several days before your session avoid salty foods and alcohol which can dehydrate the skin and cause puffy eyes.

* Exfoliate skin several times the week prior and wear a moisturizing mask to bed. If you are going to experiment with new products make sure and do it many months before your wedding.

Recommendations:

Exfoliator - Origins Never A Dull Moment® Skin-brightening face polisher with fruit extracts


Origins Never A Dull Moment Skin-Brightening Face Polisher




Moisturizing Mask - Origins Drink Up® - 10 minute mask to quench skin's thirst



Origins Drink Up 10 Minute Mask



* Get plenty of water and fruits and vegetables in your diet.

* Have eyebrows shaped and groomed 1-2 days before if tweezing or 1 week before if waxing. Wax removes even the tiniest hairs causing the makeup to lay down differently.

* Exfoliate lips by applying Vaseline for several minutes then remove with rough wash cloth or soft toothbrush.

Airbrush makeup can look great on anyone!

I get a lot of questions regarding airbrush makeup. It can look great on anyone. The main two things to keep in mind is smooth, moisturized skin, and quality product. I have used silicone based airbrush foundations and it felt cakey and silicone like on the skin. I personally like water-based airbrush makeup for weddings because it is blendable and very natural looking. Every artist has there own special technique. I prefer to use a oil free tinted moisturizer, concealer for under the eyes and to cover blemishes, then I spray a light mist of airbrush makeup over the skin to give it the flawless smooth coverage all brides want. I also contour with the airbrush by using darker and lighter foundation colors. I can't stress enough how important it is to exfoliate and moisturize your skin. The healthier your skin looks the better any makeup will look on you. Anyways I just wanted to give my 2 cents on the subject and let you know what works for me.

Becca Cosmetics Beach Tint - Watermelon

This is my new favorite product, I use it every day. Smells and tastes good too. If you are looking for that glowing pinched cheek look but even better you must get this. Apply on your cheeks and your lips. For a very natural look apply to your lips with chapstick or clear gloss over it. You will be thanking me when you finally get this AMAZING product.

Becca Cosmetics Beach Tint Watermelon

I LOVE my job!

Days like today make me realize how lucky I am to be a makeup artist. I just worked with the sweetest most beautiful bride. The #3 MAC lashes are the best. She looked amazing. I can't wait to see the pictures.

Cost to hire a professional makeup artist for your wedding!

I know that planning a wedding can be very stressful especially when it comes to the budget. The cost to hire a professional makeup artist may seem like a lot, but I guarantee it will be worth the money. Whats the point of hiring an expensive photographer if you are not going to look good in the pictures. The cost of hiring a makeup artist comes from the cost of the makeup, travel for both trial and wedding, false lashes, and whatever the artist is spending on advertising. The cost may seem excessive but keep in mind this is many artists livelyhood and its not cheap to keep our kits filled. The artist should look out for you and can recommend tips on how to prepare for your big day. I recommend looking through magazines and getting an idea of what you want for your wedding makeup. This will help you decide on a makeup artist that will give you the look you want. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL YOU BRIDES TO BE!!!

I can't believe I am 30 years old today! Time flies when you are having fun.

I am going to buy myself the True Romance Eyeshadow pallette from Kat Von D. I can't wait to get it home and use it. Looks beautiful. Has great reviews too. Everyone have a wonderful day for me. Thank you!

Simply click the image below to purchase:
Kat Von D True Romance Eyeshadow Palette

Sephora Brand Age Prevention Moisturizer SPF 15 - Normal Skin , $20

I was a little nervous to use this product because I am very picky about what I put on my skin. I wanted to try it because I don't like to use anything on my clients that I haven't used myself. This product really surprised me. Feels great on my skin, provides SPF and really moisturizes. It also smells great. Its only $20 and it comes in a large container. You will be pleasantly surprised.

MAC Face Sculpting and Contouring Class

I just went to the MAC Face contouring class it was very informative. Of course, the model was an actual model and beautiful. I was kinda hoping for an everyday women. Either way was a great class I learned a lot and of course spent more money than planned. I got some great stuff. I really like the Soft and Gentle Powder and the Sculpting Powders.

May 9th VERY BUSY DAY for me! I will need to pace myself.

I have a wedding makeup starting at 7:30 am for about 8 women. I also have a wedding trial with another bride right after and then on my way home I am stopping to do an event makeup on my friend for a cocktail party. Oh ya, and I have to travel over an hour away. I will need to pace myself but I am excited!!! I love busy days like this. I just had to say so.

Also, while I am blogging I want to mention a really cool mini brow kit Anastasia is selling right now for $25 bucks. Great deal. It comes with a highlighter pencil, mini tweezers, and a mini brow gel. Great to carry in your purse or even just perfect if you don't have a lot of room in your kit like me.

Kett Cosmetics is the the BEST airbrush makeup!

So I have tried many airbrush products and haven't found many products that don't give you that cakey look. Kett Cosmetics provides there Hydro Makeup which is water based, it goes on natural and flawless. It is not heavy but gives that beautiful smooth natural coverage. It is blendable and can even be used as a liquid foundation that you can just but on your face without an airbrush. Go to the bottom of the contact me page of my website and click on the Kett Cosmetics link to check out their amazing products. Let me know if you have any questions about this product as this is the only product I use in my kit for airbrushing.

Please click the banner below to be taken to their website.

Great brow shaping video!

If you have ever wondered how to shape your brows, check out this video.

Eyebrow Lesson from EI- Makeup Artist School - For more amazing video clips, click here

I can't live with out this product from Laura Mercier.

I ran out of my fav tinted moisturizer from Laura Mercier. I tried to make something else work to save $42 bucks but there is nothing like this product. Nothing. It provides coverage, SPF, moisture, and a natural flawless look. I have to say this is my absolute favorite product. Cant live with out it. After I ran out I couldn't figure out why I didn't look the same and realized it was because I wasn't using this amazing product. I promptly went out and bought one. I know it sounds cheezy but putting on this product makes my day. Go to my products page on my website to buy Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer - Oil Free Nude. www.personalpromakeupartist.com

AMAZING Mineral Makeup and Silicone Concealers

COR Cosmetics an amazing mineral makeup line. The concealers are amazing if you are looking for coverage that stays you don't get anything better than this.

They have everything from mineral foundations to mineral blushes and bronzers. Go to corcosmetics.com to check it out.

Why it is so important to hire a professional makeup artist.

Why it is so important to hire a professional makeup artist for your wedding day?
First of all, this is going to be one of the best days of your life and you want to look your best. If your makeup isn't done just right the photos can make you look very washed out, on the other hand, you don't want to look like you have on war paint when you are saying your I do's. In 20 years when your future children are looking through your wedding album they're not going to be looking at your wedding cake or the flowers they are going to be looking at their parents 20 years younger. An experienced bridal makeup artist has extenstively studied makeup artistry to achieve just the right look for a bride. If you are going to be hiring a really expensive photographer it will definitely be worth hiring a quality makeup artist. Speaking for myself, if I spend a lot of money on a photographer I want to make sure I look good so I am proud to show off my beautiful wedding pics to everyone I know. I personally prefer airbrush makeup because it stays on your skin longer and it will give you a flawless, smooth, natural look.