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Ashley’s simply chic wedding style :: makeup & hair

16 May

Ashley is the kind of girl that you look at and think to yourself… “She’s so cool. I wanna be friends with her.” She’s effortlessly chic, down to earth, a little boho, and just about as naturally pretty as it gets. (the kind of girl who can swipe on a little mascara and look drop dead gorgeous, sigh.) And, when she agreed to let me use a more-orange-than-coral lipstick on her for her Big Day, well … that just took it to a whole different level. I should mention that since her wedding, I’ve become totally obsessed (hehe!) with Obsessive Compulsive Lip Tar). Please enjoy these ah-maz-ing images from Ashley & Greg’s big day at the Magnolia Hotel, photographed by one of my favorites of all time, Sara & Rocky Photography.

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{bridesmaids hairstyling by Tracy Melton}

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I should also mention that while Ashley’s updo was one of my favorite hairstyles I’ve done to date (golden/diamond hair accessory from White Gown Showroom), she also had a mid-reception gown change and hairstyle flip! Her glamorous waves were perfectly topped off with an chic, oversized flower comb!

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{fabulous floral by Ed Barrett of Signature Weddings; wedding design & styling by Jen Rios Design}

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Nicole’s Underwater Bridal Session with Amy Karp Photography

2 May

I love my job. Seriously. And I love being stretched and pushed creatively and professionally outside of what’s comfortable and routine. Which is why, when Nicole booked me for her wedding and then told me she wanted her makeup done for her underwater bridal photoshoot with none other than Amy Karp, my heart skipped a beat!

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Wedding day waterproof is a must, obviously. But tears of joy are no comparison to an hour-long dunk in a swimming pool, so this was going to take some research and a little trial and error before our shoot! With just the right products, I was able to create Nicole’s flawless bridal look and literally sealed it in so she was free to dance and play in the water with her makeup fully in tact. Just take a look at these images. So beautiful, whimsical and vivid. So original!

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Cheers to our bride Nicole and the forerunner in underwater wedding photography, Amy Karp!

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Warm, natural, golden wedding makeup and romantic hair {Linda}

18 Mar

Meet Linda, friends! One of the sweetest brides I’ve ever worked with! She and I hit it off the moment she walked in the door and created several different looks for her bridals, boudoir session (at Nuvo Room) and her Big Day (at the Filter Building)!

For her consultation, we did a low, loose and twisted, curled, updo on the side.

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At her bridals, we took the twists to the back of her head and did a style flip and took it down with beautiful tousled waves for her boudoirs.

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Then, on her Big Day, we created more of a softer, low bun! Add lots of natural, soft, romantic volume on top and voila! Makeup for her bridals and boudoir was a light smokey eye and for her wedding day, we went more of  a soft, glowing, golden route. All the looks were gorgeous on her!

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{all images courtesy of the fabulously talented TUCKER IMAGES}

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{Candice} gorgeous glam wedding makeup

12 Mar

Say hello to my beautiful bride, Candice! For her big day  bridal style, Candice wanted flawless, glowing skin, smoldering eyes and pale pink-nude lips, a look inspired by Charlize Theron.

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To give her the depth she wanted without going total smokey-eye, I used a soft taupe eyeshadow as the base and layered a sparkling mocha with hints of mauve and raspberry in the crease and corner. Tight black liner and super fierce lashes made her crystal blue eyes look even more intense! A perfectly pink pout was the finishing touch for her glamorous bridal look (she looks like a Barbie, no?)

stunning photos courtesy of  Lyncca Harvey Photography
venue Piazza in the Village, Colleyville 

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Hair Love :: Bridal Bouffant

20 Jan

I LOVE when my brides want to try something new, different, cool …. and BIG with their hair! One of my recent brides came to me with this photo (below). She wanted big, oversized curls, tons of pouf and volume with a teeny headband for her big day!

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Here’s how we tailored the look just for her!

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Don’t be afraid to try something a little unexpected for your Big Day!

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Beauty&theBlush featured on the Ruffled Blog {Giving Thanks Photoshoot}

30 Nov

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Thanksgiving may be over, but today I am totally giving thanks for these beauties … and the awesome wedding pros behind this sweet shoot! Take a look at this turkey day inspired photoshoot, {designed by Couture Events by Lottie and photographed by Heather Hawkins Photography with floral from We + You} where I had the fun opportunity to do hair and makeup for two very good friends of mine! Jessica + Joey (a former bride/client of mine) and Missy + Jesse (tying the knot next year) were my gorgeous models for the shoot! You can see the entire Ruffled blog post here! Enjoy!

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Full Credits :: Event Design and Styling: Couture Events by Lottie / Wedding Flowers: We Plus You / Hair, Makeup, and Wardrobe: Beauty & the Blush / Food: Couture Events by Lottie / Pies: Uncle Willie’s / Rentals: Give Me Props and The Vintage Dish / Stationery: Caroline Creates / Custom Napkins: Love Dove

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2012 That’s a Wrap SPECIAL OFFER

8 Oct

2012 is closing in fast … and what better way to wrap up a wonderful year with a fabulous year-end special! I’ve got one open Saturday left on my calendar, just waiting for a special bride …


Brides, book your 12/15/12 wedding day beauty with Beauty&theBlush this week and receive a special discount for your big day!

Not only will this special blushing bride snag the last available 2012 date … but she will also be lucky bride NUMBER 30! {because seriously, I can’t close out the year with 29 brides … the odd number will haunt me, so let’s make it an even 30!}

email me at beautyandtheblush@yahoo.com for more information!

 

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