Monday, July 18, 2011
Fav's from the most epic Mad Men Shoot
Some of you have kept track as the photo's from this amazing shoot slowly trickle in. It will tak me some time to post everything, it's like a mother trying to select her favorite child. I cannot say how much fun I had on this! The hair, the makeup, the clothes, the people. Of course, shooting in a posh suite at Palms Place was pretty wicked, too. In particular, I loved Joe Latters grainy take on our Audrey, it makes me want a manhattan this very instant.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Will you be my makeup artist?
Unless your some diva with the ability to hire a makeup artist on a regular basis, you probably have no idea what your doing when you call one to get some info about your event. I imagine it's something like buying a, er, lady of the evening...awkward and unsure. You think you have an idea about what your supposed to ask, but really, all you have to go on is what so-and-so's cousin or sister or mom said, and a smattering of information written by uninformed editors to fill the gaps between ad space in $5 magazines. Hopefully, we pick up where you left off, but sometimes the questions don't exactly give us an opening. So, let me help you out. Consider this your hand delivered cheat sheet to calling one of us up and sounding like a cool cat on a hot day-
1) Tell us your name and what dates or events you want covered.
The thing is, you may have 20 minutes worth of quizzing to find out if we are the one for you. But none of that matters if we are already booked for your date, and it makes us feel like jerks having to cut you off to check that first. Also, those of us who have a legitimate agency or practice usually field dozens of calls a week... you won't be our only call that day, so if you don't tell us your name, you fall into a space where you'll basically have to repeat the entire conversation a week later. Again, we feel like jerks. (You may have to do that anyways if we are slammed, but help us out here!)
2) Don't make assumptions based on what you heard in a forum, chat room, or from your mom's/ cousins/ sisters stylist.
There's really no formula to makeup. Sure, there's tips and tricks and generally accepted idea's of what looks good and what sucks, but there isn't exactly some government endorsed evidence to support any of it. The most common example of this misguided advice I hear is "do you do airbrush makeup?" No. It's assumed that because some companies charge more for it, or someone had it, that it is the one and only great way to have makeup, which is far far far from the truth. The better choice would be to look at a companies portfolio and resume and reviews long before you pick up the phone. Like what you see and hear? If so, then it's safe to assume whatever the company is doing is working well. Would you ask the chef if they only cooked in All-Clad, so long as the food was amazing? Trust me, if the artist's products or technique sucks, you'll know it by looking at the photo's or hearing about it thru reviews. And, the perfect makeup line does not exist. Pretty must any reputable artist you come across is using stuff across the board. We use what gets us the results we want, and if you like those results, you like us.
3) Ask the right questions.
Here's what you need to ask an artist or agency before you book them:
Do they require a contract and/or deposit?
What's the cancellation policy?
What artist will be showing up that day?
What is the booking procedure?
What's your rate, and what does it include?
And here's what you need to find out on your own:
Do you like their portfolio?
Do they come across as having been in business for a while?
Easily accessible- IE phone number, email address?
Do treat you kindly and professionally?
4) Do your homework, but don't dilly dally.
Make no mistake, you should definitely do your homework. Look at portfolio's, read reviews, make a few calls. But keep in mind that even tho we all say "Sorry, can't hold your date without a contract or deposit", we generally put it in our books with a question mark so we remember to call you up in case some else tries to book it. It's just a courtesy (at least with my company), because it's important for me to feel like you KNOW how much I value you as a client. That being said, we hesitate when giving your date away because we want to check with you first. When you sure you've met "the one" (makeup artist, of course!), get it booked.
Hopefully you leave this post feeling well informed and ready to get yourself all hooked up with an MUA knowing that your making a good choice AND giving your future artist warm fuzzies!
1) Tell us your name and what dates or events you want covered.
The thing is, you may have 20 minutes worth of quizzing to find out if we are the one for you. But none of that matters if we are already booked for your date, and it makes us feel like jerks having to cut you off to check that first. Also, those of us who have a legitimate agency or practice usually field dozens of calls a week... you won't be our only call that day, so if you don't tell us your name, you fall into a space where you'll basically have to repeat the entire conversation a week later. Again, we feel like jerks. (You may have to do that anyways if we are slammed, but help us out here!)
2) Don't make assumptions based on what you heard in a forum, chat room, or from your mom's/ cousins/ sisters stylist.
There's really no formula to makeup. Sure, there's tips and tricks and generally accepted idea's of what looks good and what sucks, but there isn't exactly some government endorsed evidence to support any of it. The most common example of this misguided advice I hear is "do you do airbrush makeup?" No. It's assumed that because some companies charge more for it, or someone had it, that it is the one and only great way to have makeup, which is far far far from the truth. The better choice would be to look at a companies portfolio and resume and reviews long before you pick up the phone. Like what you see and hear? If so, then it's safe to assume whatever the company is doing is working well. Would you ask the chef if they only cooked in All-Clad, so long as the food was amazing? Trust me, if the artist's products or technique sucks, you'll know it by looking at the photo's or hearing about it thru reviews. And, the perfect makeup line does not exist. Pretty must any reputable artist you come across is using stuff across the board. We use what gets us the results we want, and if you like those results, you like us.
3) Ask the right questions.
Here's what you need to ask an artist or agency before you book them:
Do they require a contract and/or deposit?
What's the cancellation policy?
What artist will be showing up that day?
What is the booking procedure?
What's your rate, and what does it include?
And here's what you need to find out on your own:
Do you like their portfolio?
Do they come across as having been in business for a while?
Easily accessible- IE phone number, email address?
Do treat you kindly and professionally?
4) Do your homework, but don't dilly dally.
Make no mistake, you should definitely do your homework. Look at portfolio's, read reviews, make a few calls. But keep in mind that even tho we all say "Sorry, can't hold your date without a contract or deposit", we generally put it in our books with a question mark so we remember to call you up in case some else tries to book it. It's just a courtesy (at least with my company), because it's important for me to feel like you KNOW how much I value you as a client. That being said, we hesitate when giving your date away because we want to check with you first. When you sure you've met "the one" (makeup artist, of course!), get it booked.
Hopefully you leave this post feeling well informed and ready to get yourself all hooked up with an MUA knowing that your making a good choice AND giving your future artist warm fuzzies!
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Amelia C & Co, LLC is now WeddingWire Rated for 2011
Las Vegas, NV - 7/5/11 - WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding technology company, is pleased to announce that Amelia C & Co, LLC is WeddingWire Rated 2011 for Beauty and Health. WeddingWire Rated is an annual award program that distinguishes wedding vendors across the country for their excellence. Based on hundreds of thousands of recent wedding reviews, WeddingWire Rated is the most recognized and trusted brand among engaged couples looking to find the best local businesses for their wedding.
Amelia C & Co has 83 reviews on WeddingWire. Reviews by our newlywed clients include detailed ratings and insightful descriptions about their experiences working with our business and staff. Our reviews provide transparency for potential clients, assisting them in making the most informed decisions for their big day.
"We are delighted to unveil the 5th annual WeddingWire Rated program," said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire, Inc. "Amelia C & Co, LLC has made a commitment to capturing their clients experiences on the nation's leading wedding review site."
As the largest site for wedding reviews, WeddingWire empowers engaged couples with the most comprehensive and trusted review system available. The WeddingWire Rated program provides Amelia C & Co with a simple platform to capture customer feedback from their wedding planning experience. Newly engaged couples can easily access all of the reviews for Amelia C & Co on WeddingWire.com. We would like to thank our newlyweds for our WeddingWire Rated 2011 recognition.
Las Vegas, NV - 7/5/11 - WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding technology company, is pleased to announce that Amelia C & Co, LLC is WeddingWire Rated 2011 for Beauty and Health. WeddingWire Rated is an annual award program that distinguishes wedding vendors across the country for their excellence. Based on hundreds of thousands of recent wedding reviews, WeddingWire Rated is the most recognized and trusted brand among engaged couples looking to find the best local businesses for their wedding.
Amelia C & Co has 83 reviews on WeddingWire. Reviews by our newlywed clients include detailed ratings and insightful descriptions about their experiences working with our business and staff. Our reviews provide transparency for potential clients, assisting them in making the most informed decisions for their big day.
"We are delighted to unveil the 5th annual WeddingWire Rated program," said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire, Inc. "Amelia C & Co, LLC has made a commitment to capturing their clients experiences on the nation's leading wedding review site."
As the largest site for wedding reviews, WeddingWire empowers engaged couples with the most comprehensive and trusted review system available. The WeddingWire Rated program provides Amelia C & Co with a simple platform to capture customer feedback from their wedding planning experience. Newly engaged couples can easily access all of the reviews for Amelia C & Co on WeddingWire.com. We would like to thank our newlyweds for our WeddingWire Rated 2011 recognition.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Pin Ups For Patriots!
Remember that fundraiser I kept posting and talking about? Well, I TOLD you it was a big deal, Fox news came out and covered it, it made both the local AND the National news! We were sold out and had a waiting list, so next year, your gonna need to book early! The final numbers are not in yet, but we know we raised at LEAST $6,000! Stay tuned for the full blog on it, but enjoy the clip. Cheers from Amelia C & Co, and again, thank you to those who have served our country!!
Friday, July 1, 2011
Aubrey & Oliver
DragonRidge Country Club - Aubrey & Oliver, November 2010
Highlight Reel from Memory Lane Video-Cinematography
Highlight Reel from Memory Lane Video-Cinematography
Friday, June 17, 2011
Much love for Misikko!
Like a knife to a chef, sometimes we get something that just makes us feel sexier about what we do.
Last fall was so busy that by the time I had a chance to color my hair, my roots were SO out there they weren't roots...they were full grown stems. Best part tho is that I finally saw my real hair color...which I haven't seen in 14 years. And was pretty. So, instead of dumping my usual level 3 dark brown on, I got my friend to hook me up with some ashy highlights and got my sexy on! At the same time, I got my new Hanna Misikko hair dryer. I wanted to wear my hair straight to show off my posh new hue, but I got enough hair for three so it's not like I can use my usually whimpy blowdryer. This bad boy knocks the wet out and smooths it in record time! I also love the fact that it get's it sleek enough that flat-ironing is minimal. Major props to Misikko!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
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