Where the hell did I go??

Well as you can tell it has been quite a while since I have posted.  I am not sure why, other than being caught up in everything else that goes on in life.  I have decided this summer to make blogging a priority again, along with a few other things I have neglected in the past 6 months...like myself!  Exercise and diet fell through the cracks as well...so I will keep you posted on all the fun of weddings and any little musings on the diet and exercise portion of my crazy life as well...until we meet again...

Things I love...

Etsy..Etsy..Etsy...it is kind of like facebook, except you can spend lots of money along with valuable time..
The world is filled with amazing, creative, and inspiring people...most of them have a little spot on Etsy.com.

I thought this would be a great opportunity to share a few goodies that Etsy offers and I absolutely adore..
Every Bride brings to her wedding a piece of her own individual personality and pizazz..well if me and my hubby said "I Do" again..here is a bit of what my personality would say..

From Sweetie Cake Topper a fabulous Day of The Dead couple

Topsy Turvy Design Birdcage Veil



Born to Wed's Vintage inspired Dress



Another fab birdcage veil, this one from Vintage Box 1947



Junkyard Glitter has the most wonderful ring bearer idea!

 I tend to think on the side of rockabilly  meets crunchy bohemian, and thats ok cause thats me.. I love seeing the personality of my brides' come to life with what they have chosen for their wedding.  I encourage you to waste a few hours on Etsy, you'll be glad you did!

Pics from 10/10/10

Albina, my hairstylist is such a tiny (amazingly gorgeous) little thing, and was wearing a tank top. The air conditioner was down so low in this room that Albina could barely move her fingers. The bride then offered her a robe to wear, nothing like a hairstylist in a house coat!

A bridesmaid that was overly thrilled with her new look!

My final bride of the day, Yvonne, was from Manhattan. She had me ready to move to The Big Apple by the time I was finished! A great gal that had the most amazing chunker of a baby that sat in her lap during the hair and makeup process.  I was going to slip him into my makeup bag after I was finished, he was adorable!
Yvonne is finishing school to become a pediatric nurse and was a pleasure to be around.

The day of perfect 10 was a busy one and by the time I made it home it was Taco Bell time for the family, cause mama wasn't cookin!
Thank you to all my lovely ladies that allow me to take part in such an important day of their life, I am humbled every time I have the opportunity to make a difference in your day!

As always,
Angie

10-10-10

Well it is that time of year again...the infamous day of the year that matches the day of the month that matches the year that now has me confused as to what I am even talking about....
It started for me back on 7-7-07 (surprisingly I wasn't busy on 6-6-06) and every year I await the triple digit wedding day.
Today starts with a 7:30am arrival and my day will end somewhere around 6:30pm.
Check in tonight to see which gals make it to the blog...
Loves..
Angie

Vintage Fab

Saturday began with an arrival of 5:30am to my first bride.  She was having her ceremony at the Shark Reef at 9am so all 4 gals had to be ready by 8:30am.  One of her bridesmaids fit the the perfect vintage look.  Red lipstick was a must for her and she loved it!

This look is easy to achieve and doesn't require much time to do.  Simply start with a good foundation and top it with translucent powder. Pinkish blush on the cheeks. I applied a tan and light gold on the lids.  A black cream eyeliner to create the winged eye line. Black mascara, I prefer Voluminous by Loreal.  I then dusted translucent powder all over lips and around lip line.  Using my Cherry lip liner from Mac I lined the lips and filled them in.  A little smidgen of gloss over that and va va voom..you are vintage fab!

Red lipstick is often shied away from by most women, unsure of which red to use.  I say give it a try, there are blue-reds, brown-reds, orange and even yellow based reds to choose from depending on your skin tone.  Experiment and don't be afraid to ask for help, that is what the sales girls want you to do is ask...it gives them something to do..lol

Busy, Busy, Busy

I started Aesthetics schooling this week, so now I can  diagnose any skin conditions before I apply makeup over it.  I am excited and so far have had a blast...even scored 100% on my first test today!  I am neglecting some other things in my life now..like my blog, being able to make call backs in a timely manner oh and the dishes need some doing...but hey I will get it worked out, after all I am a super human mom!

With that being said, please bear with me while I am adjusting to my new schedule, I will make sure to post any juicy skin care tips that I come across during my school day. Until then, I must put some kiddos to bed..good night my Storybook Brides...

Fall is in the air..

  The arrival of Labor Day means the loss of summer.  No more wearing white, pull out the fall sweaters, ready ourselves for the winter months ahead...unless you are from Vegas, then you can ignore the last sentence.  So, you may ask what is hot for fall, since for most of you the weather is not...

   Purple...all shades and hues of it.  A purple smokey eye will complement any eye color, especially my brown eyed girls.  Be creative and have fun!

  Dark lips are also in full effect for fall, keep the shadow on the eyes a bit more neutral if you go with such a bold lip. 

  Mushrooms and earthy colors on the nails are a must have as well.  MAC has a great new color called Earthly Harmony that I absolutely adore.

Today, I meet a new bride from England, may she is adventurous enough to sport the purple hues..I'll let you know.