Portfolio Additions

It’s time for another portfolio update! I always get so excited to add more brides to the portfolio. Here are some photos I’ve gotten back from some of the weddings I’ve done this bridal season. These ladies were all stunning. A special thank you to the photographers. As you can see, they did such an amazing job as well. I hope you enjoy them!

Photo Credit: Meg Miller Photography

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Photo Credit: Meg Miller Photography

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Photo Credit: Meg Miller Photography

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Photo Credit: Kiera Photo

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Photo Credit: Kiera Photo

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Photo Credit: Alana Sheets Photography

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Photo Credit: Bowersock Photography

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Photo Credit: Cory + Jackie

Being able to share in someone’s special day is such an honor. A big thank you to each of my brides. You were all wonderful and such a pleasure! xo

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Unicorn Farts Friday!

What’s the best way to kick off an epic, whimsical weekend? A Unicorn Farts Lip Balm, duh! I’m giving away this delicious Long Winter Farm Lip Balm to one of my lovely followers today!  Here is all you have to do:

1. Make sure you already ‘Like’ Beauty Anywhere on Facebook

2. ‘Like’ the giveaway post

3. Comment saying what you would name your pet unicorn

The comments will be numbered in order and chosen by a random number generator. I’m announcing the winner on my Facebook page today by 7pm, so make sure you check back to see if you’ve won!

I hope you all have a fantastic weekend!

 

Favorite Friday: Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Cleansing Wipes

So, lately I contemplate going to bed at 8:00 every night. Mommyhood will do this to you. There are nights when washing my face and doing my whole skin routine sounds equivalent to hiking Mount Everest. Some nights, more than I like to admit, I am just too drained for the whole shebang. Luckily, I found my new favorite thing this Friday:

Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Cleansing Wipes For Acne Prone Skin

These are a new product from Neutrogena. If you’ve ever tried the Neutrogena Make-up Remover Cleansing Towelettes, these are very similar, but for acne prone skin. I love the Neutrogena Grapefruit Facial Soap. This is just a quicker version of the face wash.  I am prone to breakouts, so these are perfect for me because they contain salicylic acid. Most of the facial wipes out there are formulated for people with no specific skin issues. I love that these target those who suffer with breakouts. They noticeably smell of citrus, which I think smells very refreshing. I keep these on my nightstand for the nights where I just can’t stomach spending 10 minutes prepping my face for bed.

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend! If you haven’t voted for me yet on The Indy A-List for Best Make-up, you can still vote for me here. I would greatly appreciate your vote. Voting ends tonight! Thank you SO much to all of you who’ve voted. You’re all wonderful!

Have you tried these new wipes from Neutrogena? What’s your favorite makeup wipe?

Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Honey Facial Mask

I am really into making some of my own beauty products from home. I love taking an all-natural approach to skin care whenever I can. Don’t get me wrong, I still love my retinol, DMAE, etc., but sometimes the simplicity of a beauty product that only has a few ingredients can make you feel like you’re doing your skin a favor. This concoction has been a favorite of mine for quite some time. It is said that using this mask a couple of times a week can actually help reduce redness and the appearance of past acne scarring. I have a natural red undertone to my skin, so this mask works great for me. When you apply this, you may feel a bit of a warming sensation, depending upon how sensitive your skin is. I notice a huge difference in the appearance and texture of my skin after applying this mask. I love to apply it in the evening and relax with a good book and some hot tea. The three main ingredients of this mask are:

Cinnamon:

The cinnamon is used as a natural exfoliant. Cinnamon was originally used thousands of years ago for its antiseptic, astringent, and anti-fungal properties. The texture of the cinnamon when mixed with other ingredients helps to exfoliate and unclog your pores.

Nutmeg:

If you suffer from redness or acne scarring; nutmeg can be very beneficial. It acts as a redness reducer that helps to calm and soothe the skin.  Nutmeg lightens age spots and acne scars by turning off melanocytes, or pigment cells. It is also great for those suffering with eczema.

Honey:

Honey has the ability to absorb and retain moisture. In Egypt, women used to apply a mixture of milk & honey to keep skin looking youthful. Honey has natural antioxidant and anti-microbial benefits that help to prevent damage from free radicals. Honey absorbs impurities from the pores which makes it great for acne sufferers.

Recipe:

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp nutmeg

2 tsp honey

a few drops of jojoba oil for moisture (olive oil or vitamin E will work too)

Mix all of the ingredients together into a thick paste, apply to face and relax for 30 min. Rinse off & moisturize.  Repeat once or twice a week.

*This mask may not be ideal for very sensitive skin types.

Do you have any favorite homemade beauty concoctions?

A Makeup Artist's 11 Must-Have Beauty Items

Reblogged from Gourmet Beauty:

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My gorgeous cousin Rachel, pictured below, is a mother of two adorable 8-month-old twin girls and she's also a makeup artist! She specializes in wedding makeup and you can see the beautiful work she has done on brides here. You can also follow her on Twitter for her expert beauty opinions. She was kind enough to share her must-have items that she has found to be the most universally flattering.

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My amazing cousin was kind enough to feature me on her blog today! Follow her blog for reviews of fabulous beauty products and yummy recipes!

Brides, Bridesmaids & Proms

I’ve had a busy, booked Summer, and now taking appointment for Fall & Winter weddings!  Here is the latest:

Pretty pretty prom girl

Beautiful Brides

I did a wedding this past weekend at the Indiana Historical Society. Here are a couple before & after photos of our trial run. I can’t wait to get the photos back from the Wedding day. She looked beautiful!

BEFORE:

AFTER:

And we’re off…

May is almost here which means we’re in full swing of the (oh, so exciting) WEDDING SEASON! We’ve started off with some beautiful brides and many more to come. This weekend, I’ll be doing a wedding downtown Indianapolis at the Historical Society. What a beautiful, classic venue! I’m already rearing to get pictures back so I can post them. In the meantime, here are a few photos of some of my past brides.

Check out our great Spring Special: Book by April 30th & recieve a complimentary trial run!

Book your appointment by April 30th, 2011 and you will receive a complimentary trial run ($75 value)! Wedding season is basically here so it’s time for booking.  During your trial run we will discuss what type of look you have in mind, your skin concerns and colors that will look best on you. We will do a complete run through so you can see what your finished product will look like on your big day!  Talk about peace of mind.

I’m baaaack.

Spring is springing upon us! Brides it’s time to get your makeup artist booked. This is an essential part of your day that needs to be booked ASAP. Finding a good makeup artist is hard enough, especially during prime wedding weekends. They book FAST. Ask your makeup artist (Beauty Anywhere) to send you some of their past work so you can see if they will share your vision. I will be posting pictures soon of some of my work with much more to come!