Shoot @ Trump International Hotel

You know something good is about to happen when you take a bunch of chicks, tell them to have at it, and end up designing a mock-up wedding just for the fun of it! Special thanks to Savannah, our "bride.". My doll, you are truly beautiful, inside and out.

                 

                                                                                                              

Catherine from Layers of Lovely Floral Design did her usual exquisite job on the floral arangements, and she is so fun to work with! Kristin from Gimme Some Sugar didn't skip and beat and produced desserts that deserve their own editorial spread.

           

     The delicious candy bar was set up and stocked by Erin from For the Love of Candy. Nancy from Creative Coverings provided the gorgeous linens for the rental furniture provided by Niki from Rebel Party Rentals. The beautiful day was made even more beautiful with the help of Annette from Chaviano Couture who provided the jewelry and wedding dress and Nicole from Tux One who provided the tuxedo.

The whole day was planned and designed by Lacy and Kaila from Plush Weddings and Events and the  invitations were made by Lori and Paper & Thread Studios. These beautiful pictures were taken by Amy Campbell from Amy Rae Photography.

As always, I had a great time doing what I love to do!

        

Krista rocks the martrimony like none other...

Krista was married on February 19th and she was such an wonderful person to work with. She had such a fun and colorful wedding. Krista wore a pink crinoline and a smasgubg pair of shoes by Betsey Johnson.

Good times were had by all!

Thanks to Brian Saculles for taking these beautiful and playful pictures of Krista and her husband on their wedding day.

Photo Shoot with Tricia Bennett, inspired by Elizabeth Taylor in the film Butterfield 8.

Whenever Trica Bennett is behind the lens, you know some seriously femine things are about to happen!

Tricia doesn't leave a detail undone. Shot at  MGM Signature Suites when she came to visit for the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International here in Vegas last February.

Per usual, the wardrobe was esquisite, the mood was on target, and the true beauty of the subject shone thru. Always a pleasure, Tricia!

You waxed what?! A hairy tale...

On one of my infrequent days off this spring, I ended up in a small boutique spa near my house. I live on the outer edges of Las Vegas, which means that in order to get most of my product, I have to commit to at least 30 minutes in the car. Refusing to go more than a handful of miles for a new exfoliating mask, I found myself at Elements. Earlier that day, I had come to the awful realization that I had short, little black hairs coming out of my nose. Great. All I could think of what how many clients had gazed at me for an hour close up while I did their makeup, all the while noticing this. This is why, after a lovely esthitician named Cheri helped me, I ended up on my back in her room with a glob of wax stuffed up my nose.

Note: I am generally not in the habit of letting strange women put hot wax into my orifices upon first meeting. Cheri was exceptionally charming.

To say I was terrified is an understatement. I made her do only one nostril at a time. After the wax hardened, she pinched my nose right above the booger-on-a-stick and pulled down fast. I hardly felt it. It was amazing! By far the least painful waxing I have ever done! I was flaring my nostrils in delight, checking myself out in the review mirror all the way home.

Just when the beauty profession thinks they've got it covered, along comes something new. Not that nose waxing was new, but it's not exactly on the "Specials" board. In my life both as a woman and a makeup artist, I have waxed all the major stuff you've heard about before, except for the armpits (STILL cannot bring myself to do it). Maybe because I'm in people faces all day, I'm hyper aware of any fuzz that doesn't belong to a lash line or eye brow. I have to say, now I'm an addict. I must get my nose waxed again, if only for the satisfaction of knowing I've finally found something to wax that doesn't hurt!

The Birth of Amelia & Co.!

I am so thrilled to announce the addition of two awesome new members to my team, 
Lisa S. and Christa H., and the birth of Amelia & Co.!

        

Lisa is a master makeup artist with almost 20 years of experience. She's run around on music video sets, kept many brides calm, and she can keep up with the best behind a camera. 

Check out some of Lisa's excellent makeup work

                   

                                                                                                      
Christa is a senior makeup artist and stylist who brings an edge to her work that emulates the glossy covers of magazines and red-carpet photos. Christa is best known for her sassy up-do's and her urge for perfection.

Check out some of Christa's beautiful work

               

An Arrangement with Catherine Thompson

I am super excited to be working with Catherine Thompson, 

the proud owner of the new über-posh floral boutique, Layers of Lovely Floral Designs. 

Catherine and her crew provide amazing personalized service, 

with emphasis on creativity and individuality. 

At Layers of Lovely, style is innately natural, earthy and organic.

Catherine is my new go-to-girl when it comes to flowers.

Not only have I worked with her, but I have been the recipient of her amazing floral arrangements. She has such a sweet and professional personality, and no event is too big or too small for her.

Check out some of the stunning work Catherine has done at
Layers of Lovely Floral Designs.

Hair and makeup by Amelia, and beautiful, near dusk shots by Adam Frazier.

Meet the Baker's.

 

The Baker’s have edge, and they are not afraid to show it -- just check out these fabulously dark, and decadently Vegas shots.

Amelia on hair, Lisa providing flawless makeup, and the master photographer, Jeff Moore comprised the dream team behind these dream-like scenes.

The Baker's are sure to be as timeless as their beautiful wedding was.