I absolutely adore this outdoor engagement session with my bride Jasmine!
She wanted outdoor-friendly, smoldering, smokey eye makeup … so instead of the traditional black and grey used to create a smokey eye, I made it daytime-approriate by using taupe, slate grey and a hint of plum. Pair that with carefree, voluminous waves, and you get this this fashionably sassy engagement shoot by Amy Karp Photography!
Friends, meet Natalie.
She’s one of the sweetest, craziest, wildest, most loving people I’ve ever met and lucky for me, she also happens to be one of my very best friends. Pretty please take a look at these gorgeous photos, in her gorgeous fluffy-flowy gown, looking totally… you guessed it – gorgeous. Glowing skin, soft romantic eyes and pretty pink lips!
Makeup by yours truly, Photos taken at the Tyler First Presbyterian Church by the one and only Brandi Burkett Photography. Gown by Maggie Sottero. Bouquet by Bella Fleur Longview.
One of my favorite things about being a makeup artist/hair stylist in DFW is partnering up with the AMAZING talents in this industry to create crazy-fun, glamorous, totally unique photoshoot inspiration ideas and concepts. Today, our pink+emerald+gold modern-chic wedding is featured on RUFFLED Blog and I’m super excited! See the full blog post here and see the entire gallery of the shoot’s images here!
And enjoy this special feature on the hair and makeup from the shoot. I incorporated the pink/gold theme into a shimmery, fully lined eye in deep burgundy, lighter pink and gold with glowing skin and bronze cheeks. Her hair is a little haphazard, a little messy, but big, full and loaded with volume.
Shoot Location: Dallas, TX / Photography and Styling: Lauren Peele Photography / Flowers: Kate Foley Designs/ Wedding Dress: De Ma Fille / Earrings: Laura Hunter Jewelry / Hair and Makeup: Beauty and the Blush / Bow Tie: This Humble Abode / Wedding Cake: Sugar Bee Sweets / Plates, Water Glasses, and Champagne Glasses: West Elm / Swizzle Sticks: French Knot Studios / Animal Place Card Holders: The Festive Fox / Tassel Garland, Balloon Tail, and Geometric Piñatas: Studio Mucci / Triangle and Circle Garland: Glitter and Grain / “Cheers” Banner: Confetti Design Shop / Ghost Chairs: Studio 206 / Linens: La Tavola Linen / Napkins: Anthropologie / Invitations and Paper Goods: The Stationery Bakery
Happy Friday! Allow me to introduce you to my beautiful bride, Erin. This pretty girl and her huge group of sassy, hysterical bridesmaids were so much fun to work with! 
For her big day at The Room on Main, we went for a softer, bronzer-greige smokey eye to make her green eyes sparkle, peachy pink cheeks and the perfect pink pout! Isn’t she gorgeous? Hair and makeup for the bride + bridal party by Beauty & the Blush with assistance by Something-You Makeup Artistry.
{beautiful images by Heather Hawkins Photography}
Happy FOURTH OF JULY!
I am SO very excited (quite giddy, actually!) to have my work featured on GREY LIKES WEDDINGS today! Please enjoy this sparkly, festive, beautiful holiday wedding inspiration and go LIKE all the spectacular weddings pros who made it possible … because they totally rock!!
See the entire post { here }
Vendors: Photography: CHARLA STOREY // Design: GRIT + GOLD // Location: HICKORY STREET ANNEX // Floral:BOWS & ARROWS // Bridal Dress: BRIDAL BOUTIQUE, “THE CHANTELLE BY WATTERS” // Hair and Makeup: BEAUTY AND THE BLUSH // Treats: CAKEWALK BAKE SHOP // Paper: BLUE EYE BROWN EYE // Rentals: RENT MY DUST
I LOVE a bride who’s not afraid to go full on drama … and Amy totally rocks this smokey, sultry, smoldering look in a major way! With her porcelain skin, fierce freckles and sparkling green eyes … she totally nailed this fashionable shoot taken at one of my favorite spots – 3825 South Bowen in Arlington. Now pretty please, feast your eyes on all this goodness!
{all images courtesy of Devon J. Imagery}
Someone! Cue the confetti, because this lovely girl just sparkles! Courtney’s gorgeous forest-fairy bridals at Grapevine Springs Park and her adorable (totally custom-EVERything) wedding at Event 1013 will make you swoon. Seriously, Courtney & Quinn …. cutest couple award, right here!
I typically am a little skeptical of styling bride’s hair totally down for their wedding day … so many factors are in play to ensure it holds the style. But Courtney’s sleek, romantic, Hollywood-inspired curls are just to die for… and they we just as beautiful at 10am as they were for her exit at midnight! Along with her curls, a soft smokey eye and pretty lashes were on Courtney’s must-have list.
Check out these beautiful photos from Braden Harris Photography! And for more stunning photos and serious wedding inspiration, check out Braden’s entire blog post here!
Know what I love? Spur of the moment-ness … pretty models … outdoor photoshoots … White Rock Lake …. BEN Q. PHOTOGRAPHY. Which is why I am so in love with this shoot! We didn’t plan it, it just came together organically, and it is so beautiful and effortless! Ben was on a quest to start working with photo film (rather than digital), so we set out to White Rock Lake with our model (the gorgeous Caressa Carter) to start shooting! Her hair and makeup was so soft, summery and subtle. The no–makeup makeup look, with an emphasis on a punchy, sweet, coral-watermelon colored lip! Enjoy!
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.
{bridesmaids hairstyling by Tracy Melton}
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!
{fabulous floral by Ed Barrett of Signature Weddings; wedding design & styling by Jen Rios Design}
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!
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!
Cheers to our bride Nicole and the forerunner in underwater wedding photography, Amy Karp!
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