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Wed :: Claire’s vintage-chic Big Day with Loft Photographie in Kaufman, TX

11 Nov

Claire’s wedding details were so perfectly enchanted and charming, it is one of my favorite weddings to date.

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Little white church with a steeple on the corner of Mulberry Street (in Kaufman, TX) for the ceremony, old town square bank building converted into a venue space for the reception, an antique french crown on her head, and a party that ended with dancing in the streets – clearly you can see why I love this vintage-chic wedding so much! Enjoy this adorable wedding and all the bridal beauty below!

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{Claire’s look :: soft taupe-greige eyes, peachy cheeks and pretty pink lips with a soft, romantic updo}

{gorgeous floral by R Love Floral Designs}

{all photos courtesy of Loft Photographie}

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Pretty Party :: Smokey Eye 101

5 Nov

Pizza. Wine. Makeup. In my world, there isn’t really anything more perfect than this combo. Which is why my Pretty Party was such a fun success last Friday night in Longview!

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My host asked each of our guests to bring their own their own makeup kit and a bottle of wine while she provided dinner …. we mixed, mingled and gabbed then got seated for the pretty lesson to begin! She set up 8-foot tables and had extension cords so everyone could plug in a mirror at their “station.” One of my bff’s Miki was my demo model and for two hours we talked technique, tools and how-to’s for the perfect smokey eye! We wrapped the session with a lesson in contouring and how to apply falsies! I got tons of great feedback – everyone told me how much they learned – and that’s the point! The girls asked amazing questions, took notes on their face charts and really got hands-on for the whole event! Here’s a few iPhone pictures we snapped along the way! Ten adults and two kiddos (who agreed they would totally do their makeup this way when they got older) was a great size group!

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Like I said, we asked everyone to bring their own makeup bag. The point in a pretty party isn’t to make you feel totally inadequate and like you have to run out the next day and buy tons of new products and tools – the point is to teach you how to properly (and prettily) use what you already have! I make suggestions along the way for items that would be a great addition to your personal kit, especially in the tools/brushes department, but the goal is to learn how to apply the lesson to what you already own!

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Interested in booking a Pretty Party of your own? Email me {beautyandtheblush@yahoo.com} for more details! They are great for girls night out, birthday parties, youth lessons, bachelorette parties and just because, every once and a while, a girl just needs to get with her girlfriends and catch up on the latest updates in her beauty bag!

Engagement Session : MihnTu’s Old Hollywood-inspired Hair + Makeup

22 Oct

This sweet little bride has flawless skin, gorgeous eyes and hair that just doesn’t stop … which made her old Hollywood inspired hair and makeup look for her engagement session with fiancé Mark seem effortless! Ruby red lips, a mini-cat eye and big sleek curls with a deep side part – AMAZING!

Take a look at these gorgeous photos by Sarah Kate Photography and enjoy!

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Wed: Nicole’s Big Day at the Dallas Arboretum and Stoneleigh Hotel

20 Sep

You may remember Nicole, my fun-loving, adventure-seeking bride, from her fierce underwater bridal portrait session featured here a few months ago! Today she’s showing off her soft, romantic makeup and pretty updo from her gorgeous wedding ceremony at the Arboretum and reception at the Stoneleigh!

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Special thanks to Amy Karp for these lovely images!

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after her ceremony we ran back to the hotel suite to do a hair flip …. down, curled and elegant for the reception!

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Love Never Fails :: Beth & Brody featured on Southern Weddings

22 Aug

Shortly after being married, beautiful Beth was diagnosed with Leukemia … sending her and her new husband into a tailspin of emotions. A handful of us are so lucky to have met this amazing couple during their six-month anniversary photo shoot! I mean seriously, look at those gorgeous sparkling eyes!

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Here’s a few of my favorite shots …. but you can see the full feature on Southern Weddings HERE

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Photographer: Jeremy & Kristin / Event Designer: Jen Rios Design / Flowers & Decor: Rlove Designs / Venue: Hickory Street Annex / Bride’s Dress: Alvina Valenta / Makeup Artist: Beauty&theBlush Makeup Artistry / Bride’s Jewelry: Untamed Petals by Amanda Judge

Outdoor Dallas Engagement Session :: Jasmine’s hair & makeup

29 Jul

I absolutely adore this outdoor engagement session with my bride Jasmine!

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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!

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Natalie’s Bridal Portraits | Tyler, TX | Brandi Burkett Photography

23 Jul

Friends, meet Natalie.

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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!

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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.

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Glam pink makeup | loose deconstructed hair | Featured on Ruffled Blog

16 Jul

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!

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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.

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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

Beautiful Hair & Makeup :: Erin’s Wedding Day at The Room on Main

12 Jul

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! 992876_10101606816014788_191214744_n

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}

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Let Freedom Ring :: Fourth of July Wedding Inspiration {featured on Grey Likes Weddings}

4 Jul

Happy FOURTH OF JULY!

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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!!

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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