Jane's Makeup Application [Bridesmaid]

Who: Jane
When: Saturday, June 19
Where: Sunnyvale

So it turned out to be another 2 wedding Saturday for Honey and I! After we packed up at Jenn's SF location, we headed on down to Sunnyvale for Anna's wedding. What's neat is we even had some time before we needed to be at our next location and had a chance to stop by for some yummy McDonald's breakfast! Yay!

Heading to do the makeup applications for Anna and her bridesmaids was actually much easier since I had already seen them beforehand for a fun makeup trial. I was more familiar with all their facial features and was able to tweak a few techniques to better suit their looks for the day. Generally speaking, the more opportunities I have to work with a client, the better the makeup application will be :)

Here's Jane! I absolutely enjoyed working with her and would hope to have another opportunity again ;) So sweet and open, PLUS she let me have so much freedom with what I did with her look...super-awesome!

Before and After #1



Before and After #2 (Ooh look, my hand looks scary)


Action Shots:

Plenty of natural light...the BEST for makeup applications.
(And yes! That's Margaret working on Anna's hair. She did a great job!)



False lashes are THE best!



Applying Bobbi Brown's Gel Liner



Mags prepping Jane's hair. So Cute! Jane seriously could've gone out with the curls still rolled up.



The eyeshadow colors (copper and plum) that were used on the bridesmaids were such an amazing match with the dresses.


Thanks Jane! I hope we'll get the chance to see each other again :)


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Look for the next post coming up soon: Anna's Wedding!

* And thanks Honey, for taking some great shots :)

Jenn's Wedding!

Who: Jenn
Where: San Francisco
When: Saturday, June 19

Last Saturday, Honey and I took an early morning drive up to San Francisco to help Jenn get ready for her special day. Amidst girls in hair curlers, hair spray flying around, makeup brushes flicking, and conversations that flowed, one thing completely stands out to me...Jenn's contagious laugh!!! It's like a real, quality, laugh. One that comes from the gut!

Okay, onto the photos:

Before and after



No crying happening in here!



"Is that okay?"



For those of you who are allergic to lipstick, Jenn found a solution! If I remember right, she found this brand: http://www.gabrielcosmeticsinc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=8 at Whole Foods? It does not contain a certain ingredient that could cause allergic reactions. If you haven't been able to wear lipstick because of sensitivity, you might want to check the Gabriel Cosmetics line out.



My nose flares when I concentrate :)



Almost done!



Let's check for evenness.



Finally! The sun started to peek through the window.


Congrats again Jenn! I hope you enjoy married life...and keep on laughing! I love it!

Cindy's Wedding!

What: Cindy's Wedding Makeup Application
When: June 5, 2010
Where: Fremont, CA


A couple of Saturday's ago, Honey and I drove to Cindy's home in Fremont to help her prep for her special day. We ended up meeting at just the right timing as she drove up from getting her hair done! Cindy was calm, happy, cheerful, and waaay cool with us doing the makeup outdoors. Yay!



Before and After



A few action shots:

Trimming the false lashes



The "Don't move, it's like a permanent marker..." part.



Concealer time



Blush for that healthy glow



Powdering to set makeup



Starting to get warmer :)



Howdi-doodi!


I love how Cindy's face lights up whenever she smiles and laughs :)


See what I mean?



Cindy, what a wonderful time we had spending with you in getting ready for your special day :) I wish you and Derek a blessed marriage with lots of laughter and growing!

Joyce's Wedding Makeup Trial!

Who: Joyce
What: Wedding Makeup Trial
When: Saturday, May 1, 2010

Superfun!!! That's the word that comes to mind when I think about the trial with Joyce this past Saturday. Thank you to Jenny, a former client, who was so cool to pass on my info when she heard Joyce was looking for a makeup artist.

What a riot it was with her and her sister. Joyce had made this sound at one point that completely reminded me of one of my best friends (Hi Erinn!).

"Doot-di-doot."

Hahahahaha! Okay, well onto the before and afters.


Before and After #1



Before and After #2



Before and After #3



Open and closed!


Here are the key ideas I got from Joyce as we discussed the look she was going for before we got started:
- Warm
- Sunny
- Young
- Glowing

I think it worked!!! This look matches so perfectly with Joyce's personality :)

Additional photos:



I thought this shot was cool.



Hope you enjoyed the session as much as I did Joyce! You and your sister are so funny together :) Happy wedding planning to you and Alex.