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Moms Know Everything

There is no question that some of our best and most memorable tips about makeup and skincare come from our Mommas. Our Mothers tend to be the first person we seem to call on if we need beauty advice. Somehow, they usually seem to have the best advice– whether it be from their past beauty experiences, or they are just undercover-dermatologist-makeup-artist-problem-solving-counselors. I’m pretty sure it’s both.

One of the most memorable things my Mom taught me is to use alternative and natural moisturizing methods, such as Vitamin A & E oil, to help moisturize and prevent fine lines and wrinkles. This method has seemed to completely balance my skin. It is so much better than using a moisturizer that is loaded full of chemicals and parabens that I can’t even pronounce. It’s also a heck of a lot cheaper.

This is just one of many things that I can remember my Mother sharing with me about beauty. I know I will continue to learn even more throughout the years. I’m so grateful to have a Mother who is not only beautiful (and the best Mom ever), but also so helpful in the ever-confusing beauty department.

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, what is one memorable beauty tip that your Mother taught you?

Happy Mother’s Day to all you Momma’s out there! Have a fabulous weekend!

xo,

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A Huge Thank You

I’m so happy to say that I had my busiest wedding season yet this year! I had the pleasure of working with some of the sweetest, beautiful brides and extremely talented photographers. Thank you so much to everyone who continues to refer me. I’m so grateful for each of you! A huge thanks to Cory + Jackie, the Indianapolis based (and phenomenal) wedding photographers who featured me on their blog this month. I was able to work with them for a wedding at the Indiana Statehouse and can’t wait to work with them again this coming year. Ladies, if you’re still looking for the perfect photographer, do yourself a favor and check them out. They do fab work. You can check out the featured post here.

With this being the month we celebrate thankfulness, I wanted to take a moment to thank each of you and let you know how much I appreciate your support. Thank you to those of you that follow my blog and my Facebook page. It means so much to me that you take the time to read anything that I write. When I first started my blog, I didn’t write anything for a year because I thought no one would care to read anything I wrote. I still have a long way to go, but each of my 1,108 followers is near & dear to my heart. I love getting your comments, emails and questions. Keep them coming. You’re the best!

A super HUGE thank you to my family, friends, clients, photographers, etc. I couldn’t be more thankful for each time one of you mentions my name when someone is looking for a makeup artist. I couldn’t grow without you. Your continued support means the world to me.

I can’t wait to make 2013 the best year ever. Thank you.

xo,

 

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My Weekend in Photos: Birthday Edition!

This weekend was my daughters FIRST Birthday! So exciting! I have been planning and anticipating this party for a while now.  You never quite understand how time-consuming (planning and decorating) birthday parties actually are until you’re a parent. I have a sense of relief that it’s over, but I’m also a little sad because that means my wittle babies are growing up. After this weekend, I definitely have a new respect for my parents for throwing me the best parties for all those years.

We held the party at our house. We opted for a monkey theme, because well, monkeys are super cute. A few things didn’t quite go as planned, but that will be expected when you’re dealing with one year olds. We definitely didn’t anticipate our whole family coming down with the most awful colds only a day before the party. One of my daughters didn’t want any part of smashing her cake and the other one was having the best day of her life! Overall, we had a wonderful time with great guests! I’m so thankful to have this memory for the rest of my life. Here are some snapshots from the party:

The next day– 2nd attempt at eating her cake and she loved every bit of it. Success!

Happy 1st Birthday to the greatest little gifts, ever!

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Calling Out To My Fab Followers

Happy Friday, everyone! This Friday, I’m asking for help from you. I write this blog because I have a passion for beauty and makeup, also in hopes that I can help you out by answering your questions along the way. I hope my articles have helped to further your knowledge about makeup and that you have gained something by reading them. I greatly appreciate each and every single one of you.

Here is where I need your help. Here in Indianapolis, we have something called the Indy A-List. This is where you can vote for the best of the BEST in the city. This year is my first year being nominated in the category for Best Make-up and I’m so excited! I would greatly appreciate your vote in this category. Voting is very simple. It only requires you entering your name and email address. The link to vote for me is located here. This contest ends very soon, so I need your help. I’m currently in 7th place out of 26, which is great, but not good enough! Every vote counts and makes a huge difference. Even if only 5 of you vote, I will be so grateful.

Thanks for listening to my spiel! I hope everyone has a fabulous, fun weekend!

xo,

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My Weekend in Instagrams: Indiana State Fair Edition

This weekend was very low-key and rather uneventful. I did wedding makeup on Saturday, which I forgot to take pictures of. Sunday, we went to the Indiana State Fair. The girls loved the county fair so much that we just couldn’t resist taking them again! Here are some of the photos I captured:

Unfortunately, elephant ears aren’t nearly as good as I remembered when I was a kid. We came to the conclusion that anything fried and slathered in sugar must have been much more exciting at age 8.

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Maybe we should have just went with the Red Velvet Funnel Cake with Cream Cheese?

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Deep fried everything. Are you trying to kill us here? ;)

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One of my favorites as a little girl. I’m sure my daughters will love it too. There is just something about girls & carousels.

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Strawberry Lemonade Shake-up. This was amazing.

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It’s not a fair without livestock.

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We tried relentlessly to win the girls a stuffed animal, but to no avail. I mean we all know those things are rigged, right? Well, that’s what we told ourselves.

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This face means it’s time to go.

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Until next year…

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How was your weekend? Do you enjoy going to your State Fair?

 

 

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My Weekend in Instagrams

Shoulder rides on Grandpa. Love this.

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My Dad made this yummy orange creamsicle cake. If you’ve seen my Dad’s cake creations before, you would understand why he’s the cake boss.

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Finally sporting all of my bracelets from Mexico. Ever tried to tie a friendship bracelet without a friend? I do not suggest. They’re named that for a reason.

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A little preview of a trial run I did this weekend. SO gorgeous! Can’t wait for this wedding!

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Someone got a hold of some chocolate chips and got caught red-handed. Who could get mad at a face like that?!

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Dinner on the marina at Bella Vita. One of my favorite dinner spots in the summertime.

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Lots of smooches (and remnants of mommy’s lipstick) <3

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What did you do this weekend?

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My Weekend in Instagrams

We had friends over and I made balsamic glazed caprese salad skewers for appetizers. So yum and a big hit!

Recipe:

cherry tomatoes

fresh mozzarella marinated in olive oil & spices

fresh basil

Place everything on the skewer. Drizzle with  balsamic glaze (2 tbsp balsamic vinegar & 1 tbsp olive oil). Sprinkle with sea salt & cracked pep.

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A note I received from a very sweet client. This is what makes my day.

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Call me Betty Crocker. Yet another food item from this weekend. Brownie Whoopie Pies with Salted Caramel Frosting. I ate ten one too many of these over the weekend. These are bad news.

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My <3 and I

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We took the girls to their first 4-H Fair. As a former 4-H’er this was right up my alley. The girls seemed to really enjoy themselves! Future 4-H’ers, perhaps?

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What did you do this weekend?

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My Weekend in Instagrams

My weekend started off crazy and somewhat stressful. Our internet has been out for one, hence my lack of posts this week. I also had a garage sale, which is never fun. Definitely not fun in 103 degree weather (unflattering pictures of that not included). My weekend ended with quality family time and a visit to see my sweet Grandpa. Here was some of my weekend in photos:

I stocked up on some Indiana produce at the farmers market.

Did a trial run on a pretty bride.

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Nothing beats some fried chicken & watermelon.

I had a swim date with my favorite bambinos.


A lot of front porch sittin’.

What did you do this weekend?

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My Weekend in Instagrams

It was such a relaxing weekend in this household and I loved every minute of it. Here was my weekend in photos:

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Stuffed peppers: A favorite Summer meal.

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I did wedding makeup in Carmel on this gorgeous group of ladies.

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I made strawberry peach sangria. It was so tasty and extremely simple! Here’s the recipe:

2 bottles white wine ( I used Barefoot Pinot Grigio)

5 cans Fresca (and it has zero calories!)

2 shots of rum or bourbon

your choice of fruit

mix it together in a big jug & let it marinate overnight. Yum, yum, summertime fun!

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I was overly elated that my herb garden is sprouting.

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Sunday Funday with my two favorite gal pals.

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What did you do this weekend?

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My Weekend in Instagrams

Thank you to my dear friend, Kendra for this wonderful idea. Here was my weekend in photos:

I had a busy wedding weekend. I did makeup in Fishers on Friday & then traveled to Martinsville on Saturday.

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I made Skinny Chicken Cacciatore from one of my favorite websites, Skinnytaste.

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We went to the Dave Matthews Band Concert. My favorite concert of the Summer.

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One of my brides from this weekend. She was such a pleasure & delightful to work with. She looked gorgeous too!

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There is nothing like some good ‘ol fashioned country cookin’ from Cracker Barrel.

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How was your weekend?

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