My first thought when I saw these pictures of Allison was how much she looked like an actress from Hollywood’s Golden Age.
The same quiet elegance & timeless beauty.
More pictures of the wedding ceremony & reception in a later blog. For now, scroll down to see what I mean about Allison…simply lovely.
Chances are, this summer you & your groom are headed to some place warm for your honeymoon.
For a little help on what to pack I’ve asked Lisa Johnson, a popular make-up artist in the Nashville area, to give some advice to Brides.
Thanks Lisa!
HONEYMOON BEAUTY & TRAVEL TIPS
~ Lisa Johnson, makeup artist of Brides by Lisa
For your honeymoon, streamlining your beauty routine is a good idea. Since it’s your honeymoon, you’ll want to keep the fun and romance going, and you’ll want to simplify things by using these beauty tips and products. You’ll be sure to look polished and beautiful in a flash,
no matter what you have planned.
For starters, travel sizes that are TSA approved are a MUST and there are some great skincare products out there. You can also decant larger sizes into TSA approved travel containers and bottles if you need for on board. Be sure to store them in a cute carrying case – this also helps organizing by the side of the sink and you have everything at your fingertips. Keep an eye out when shopping for your favorite products travel kits. Some of my FAVS:
OLE HENRIKSEN Normal to Combination Skin Starter Kit – I love their complete day-and-night skincare kit for normal-to-combination skin types. Great travel sizes to bring on your trip! You’ll be fully covered with beautification day and night. SEPHORA
When faithfully used in conjunction, these products deliver optimum tightening and brightening results as they embrace your skin with hydration andantiaging ingredients such as antioxidants, highly concentrated vitamin C, and alpha hydroxyl acids. Each product feels sensational, smells wonderful, and isa pleasure to use every day. The petite sizes are perfect for first time users, travelers, and gifting. SEPHORA
And don’t forget your hubby! I really love this incredible travel kit by Anthony Logistics ‘Grab + Go Portables’ – A travel set with everything a guy on thego needs for face, body, and hair. What a nice way to keep the surprises going when you present this to your betrothed when you get into that shower! ;)
Whether you’re headed on a vacation, a business trip, or just to the gym, this kit has all your basics covered. And the best part? These travel sizes are small enough to pack in your carry-on bag and the kit comes with an Anthony Logistics clear, resealable plastic bag, to help you get through the airport security line even faster. SEPHORA
Gorgeous Waterproof Eyes – start your day smudge free to ensure you can take advantage of water fun and in case of any humidity – you will look perfectly polished around the clock. My pick is ‘Beauty In A Box’ by Make Up For Ever – Aqua Essentials Kit.
Seven long-lasting must have productsthat resist water and humidity. SEPHORA limited edition
A SEPHORA limited-edition kit featuring a handpicked collection of my favorites from Make Up For Ever, plus a how-to guide.
Face and Eyes on the go – a great mash up of face colors in one cute little kit w/brushes – I love Benefit ‘Sunday Funday’ The New Maggie Collection – A kit that features all you need to pull together a fresh, fabulous look the day after a late night. Also comes in a darker range called ‘Screen Queen’ The NewMaggie Collection. A Benefits Sunday Funday contains eyeshadow and complexion essentials that create a gorgeous, fresh-faced look. SEPHORA
Continue the Body Love and Beautification with CAUDALIE Paris – Spa In A Box – The ultimate collection of deluxe spa favorites. (Be sure and decant if carrying on board.) I love this kit because it has a little bit of every product for super luxury to pamper yourself
and the one you love. SEPHORA
Pamper yourself by bringing the experience with you with the exclusive Spa InA Box set. This ensemble provides an array of luxurious lotions, scrubs, and gels for spa indulgence in the comfort of your own home. Each of thesepremium products is enriched with plant based ingredients that have been specifically chosen to revive tired and dull skin. The result is a firm, toned, relaxed and revitalized radiance you will love. SEPHORA
SUN SAFETY – Don’t forget the sunscreen! I’m partial to waterproof sunscreens and one of my favorites for the face and body is Coppertone Sensitive Skin 50 – YES 50! – contains Zinc Oxide, non-greasy, Oil-Free, free of dyes and alcohol. Waterproof – and mostly it absorbs across 100% of the UVA/UVB spectrum. Won’t irritate the eyes or sting and is frangrance-free. Look for this great sunscreen at your local drugstore and Wallyworld. Also comes in a Body formulae. Don’t take a chance with your honeymoon being ruined by a burn! PROTECT!
SUNBURN RELIEF! You know it’s inevitable, somewhere on that beautiful bod you will have not protected, or stayed out too long and you have a burn that hurts. Don’t let this stop you from enjoying your honeymoon one second. Lather on the tried-and-true NOXZEMA deep cleansing cream – the original formula. You’ll feel a cooling sensation immediately andthe moisturizing will give you double duty.
Always wear sunscreen and always have a backup sunburn relief plan. It works and you’ll thank me later!
Happy Honeymoon & Enjoy!
Lisa Johnson is a published freelace makeup and hair artist working in the beauty and music industry in Nashville and nationally.
You may find her portoflio of work at www.lisajohnsonmua.com and www.bridesbylisa.com
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~With all the vendors to line up for your wedding day a makeup artist might be the last thing on your mind.
Maybe you’ve even considered it but decided it’s too frivolous.
Whoa girl…hold up!
You’ve searched and searched for the right photographer to get the pictures of a lifetime haven’t you? So think again!
Hop on line & search the local makeup artists in your area. Give them a call & ask every question that pops in your head. If you think the fit is right ask to meet them to see their portfolio. Be sure & tell the artist if the wedding is being held inside or out, how you’re planning to wear your hair, and even about that favorite lipstick you want to wear.
Look for someone who can answer all your questions, no matter how many & don’t forget to ask for referrals!
Hiring a professional will make you feel pampered & relaxed. And why not make it a relaxing afternoon for all of the girls?
You and your bridesmaids sipping on wine, soft music in the background, nibbling on delicate little canapes while an artist makes you beautiful! Now how wonderful is that! And why not go ahead and ask a manicurist to join the mix…aahhh heaven!
~One very busy makeup artist in the Nashville area is Lisa Proctor. I asked Lisa if she would offer advice to Brides.
Here are a few tips straight from a pro…
~Wedding Day Makeup Do’s & Don’ts~
One of the first mistakes that brides make is thinking that their everyday makeup is right for their big day. However, the makeup you wear everyday is not the best choice for your walk down the aisle. So before taking your vows, do your homework about what I think is one of the most important items on your wedding to-do list….MAKEUP, get it right for the photos that will last a lifetime!!!
DO have a facial once a month leading up to your wedding day to make sure that your skin is the best it can be for a beautiful foundation.
Proper planning will make a flawless canvas to work on
DO keep your skin looking dewy and fresh by keeping it hydrated starting now by drinking plenty of water daily
DO start using moisturizer if you don’t.
You don’t have to purchase expensive brands some of the best are the least expensive ones on the market today
DO seek advice from a skin care professional of Dermatology if you have issues with your skin with breakouts
DON’T get carried away with shimmer highlighters or light-refractive makeup.
In photos your shimmer can easily turn into an unflattering reflective shine making your beautiful skin look very oily and shiny
DON’T get too much sun before your wedding. Sunburns, peeling skin and tan lines can sabotage your special day
DON’T use a heavy pressed powder to set your foundation.
Too much powder can leave your skin looking chalky and lifeless in your wedding photos
DON’T use heavy pencils or dark shadows to define your brows. This can leave you looking stern rather than stunning
There are many Do’s & Don’ts but, my most important DO & DON’T is:
DO hire a makeup professional for your entire wedding party. It’s just as important at the wedding cake. Trust me not everyone in your wedding party knows how to apply makeup or do they know that their foundation does not match their skin tones. You need a cohesive and overall planned look to your wedding party and you will only get this by hiring a professional makeup artist. You may look radiate and beautiful but all eyes will look at your Maid of Honor who looks orange do to the fact that she doesn’t know how to match her foundation. Do you want all eyes on you or her? You be the judge.
DON’T think of hiring a makeup professional at the last minute make it one of the first things on your list.
Great advice – thanks Lisa!
Lisa Proctor is a freelance professional and published airbrush makeup artist that works in multi media -
HDTV, Print, Bridal, Pageantry, Photography
You may view Lisa’a work and contact her by visiting her websites:
www.bridesbylisaproctor.com
www.lisaproctor.com
Lisa Proctor
Airbrush Stage & Media Makeup Artist
615-477-5066
Proud Member of the La Casa Hermosa Style Team
”Beauty Division” www.lacasahermosa.com
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One of my 1rst crushes was Japanese singer Kyu Sakamoto. He was a ‘60s teenage heart throb and I was a wee babe of 5.
Over the years I fell out of love with the Japanese culture until I read ‘Memoirs of a Geisha’ and my artist daughter Sarah
urged me to take a closer look at the art and life of the Japanese to see the rich yet simple understated elegance.
I’ve come to appreciate the Japanese for their respect of tradition and at the same time the edgy way they embrace fashion and music
(take a look sometime at their obsession with Elvis and Rockabilly – unbelievable!)
You don’t have to be of Japanese descent to inject something of the Orient in your wedding. If it’s the look you love or just an appreciation of the culture then go for it! Enjoy the pictures then scroll down and watch the video of Kyu singing his famous song…‘Sukiyaki’.
1~photographer William Said on flickr 2~Pearl Chopsticks favorideas.com 3~Origomi Cranes
4~Kusudama Paper Flowers via whipup.net DIY tutorials at foldingtree.com 5,6,7~Japanese Bridal Couture
8~glass take out at favorideas.com 9~Japanese lanterns (credit not available) 10~Cranes beau-coup.com
11~Japanese lanterns perfectlychic.com 12~Janpanese lanterns marthastewart.com 13~Bride & Groom
FYI ~On a sad but oh so romantic note, Kyu Sakamoto was killed in ‘85 in the worst airline accident in Japan’s history. But before Japan Airlines flight #123 crashed, many passengers on board were able to scribble notes to their families.
Kyu wrote a note to his wife telling her how much he loved her. The note was found near him after the crash.
~The title (which is the name of a Japanese dish) has nothing to do with the song. When it was first introduced to America, record executives decided the English speaking audience wouldn’t be able to pronounce the title which is “Ue wo muite aruko” (I look up when I walk)
so they gave it a Japanese word everyone knew… Sukiyaki!
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In March, Blair & Andrew were married in the shadow of the home of James K. Polk – the 11th President of the United States, at the 1rst Presbyterian Church in downtown Columbia. The wedding was simple & beautiful allowing the breathtaking interior of the historic church to show.
Across the street at another historic building, the Bride and Groom entertained their guests with food, fun and fabulous music!
As the guests arrived at the reception, they were met with live music, a full buffet and an open bar. Later at 8:00 another wave of invited guests arrived and enjoyed an heavy appetizer buffet and an open bar before the dance floor was opened.
The food was to die for – As You Like It Catering – and the full bar was operated with expertise by – The Dooley Brothers – famed bartenders in the Columbia/Middle Tennessee area. Jennifer Dunaway was the lovely photographer snapping pictures throughout the night. And a Middle Tennessee favorite – The Soul Searchers – kept everyone on the dance floor until late!
Avid Auburn fans, Blair & Andrew chose blue & orange as their colors & for a cute twist on the Groom’s cake, Andrew decided not to have a cake but instead stacked Little Debbie assorted cakes – a particular favorite of his. Later, the guests enjoyed wedding cake and cheese cake
then before the limo arrived, the crowd of 500+ raised their champagne glasses to Blair & Will.
The guests were many, the food was abundant, the drinks were flowing, the music was heavenly, and everyone had an absolutly wonderful time!
(Thanks to Jennifer Dunaway for the great shots!)
Thanks to my girls Rosemary & Sarah for their help!
And thanks Blair & Andrew for allowing Bella Weddings to be a part of such a beautiful day!
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