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Shawnte's Wedding in Beautiful Italy!

Beautiful wedding for an even more beautiful bride! I was so honored to be able to do her makeup for her special day!

Mr. and Mrs.

Florence

So blessed that Laura Gravelle was able to come and work along side of me for this wedding! I love when we get to work together and I love even more when its Italy!

The Duomo in Florence was so Beautiful!

The View from our Villa

Vino Time!

Wedding Festivities!

The wine seller in the castle and winery we stayed at for the wedding! So cool!

The Beautiful Bride

Time for a touch up!

The Gorgeous Bride

The Happy Couple

1+2 = 3 Makeup Artists Team Has Arrived!

If I could have a super power, it would be to have the ability to be in multiple places at once. I mean how awesome would that be!?  I could see all the people I wanted to see, get so many things done, never have to miss anything!  This super power would come in handy especially with work. I absolutely love what I do, but 60-70 weddings per year, countless photo shoots, as well as other fun things where professional makeup is desired, makes saying yes to everyone, somewhat difficult at times!

This is what I mean about why it would be so awesome to have super powers!  But since I unfortunately do not have these powers, I think I have found the closest thing to cloning myself in the makeup artist world.  

It is my pleasure to introduce you to, Nicole Toledo and Alli Beach!  I am so excited to be collaborating with these two amazing makeup artists to help make the world feel like a prettier place.  I feel so incredibly blessed that Makeup by Heather B. has grown so much over the last few years. While being busy is a blessing it has also been a challenge at the same time.  I found myself constantly having to tell people I was booked already and having to turn down multiple jobs because of previous work commitments.  It bothered me to just have to turn people away because I was already booked.  I decided to bring on two other extremely talented makeup artists to help service even more clients!  If I can't do it, I will help you find someone who can!  I am so incredibly excited and honored to have this amazing opportunity to work with Alli and Nicole. I love that we get to work and collaborate together!  We are all extremely passionate about the beauty industry and love making others look and feel beautiful!

 

Photos by Laura Gravelle www.lauragravelle.com

Jacqui & Derek's Wedding. Highlands Ranch Mansion. April 18, 2015.

So incredibly excited to have been a part of this gorgeous day filled with so much love, joy and happiness!! I was also incredibly fortunate that I got to work with some of my favorites!

Bella Lu Floral Hayley Styles Rachel Austin Events Highlands Ranch Mansion Gigi's Cupcakes USA Relish Catering & Events Eric Bernal- Skyline Productions Professional DJ Service


A big thank you to Elevate Photography, you can now view the sneak peak of Mr. and Mrs. Pilkington’s wedding day!! ‪

http://www.elevatephotography.com/blog/jacqui-derek-highlands-ranch-mansion-wedding/ 

Fierce Fabulous and Ready for Friday

Day-to-Night Makeup in a Flash: 5 Products, 10 Minutes

Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday…we’ve  all been fans of the best day of the week way before Miss Black made it her anthem, thankyouverymuch. Though Monday has been touted as the day for a “fresh start”, I think Friday marks a new sort of beginning as well – a nightlife renaissance of sorts, if you will. Friday marks the start of yet another weekend filled with new adventures and possibilities. Since there usually isn’t much time between running from your day job to happy hour to wherever else the night takes you, I’m sharing four tips for all the busy girls out there to help you stay looking fabulous all night long. Round of drinks, anyone?!

Products you will need:

          •        Concealer

          •        Matte Powder

          •        Bronzer / Blush

          •        Eyeliner

          •        Lip Gloss

1. Brighten up those eyes, buttercup! 

Pad a little eye cream under the eyes to moisten, reinvigorate stale concealer, and loosen any under-eye liner that may have gotten smudgy. Then apply a touch of concealer to just the inner under eyes. That's where we are all darkest, and lightening that up instantly brightens eyes. You then want to spread the concealer along the under-eye lash line to dodge pink (or red if it has been one of those long days).

2. Mattify that face!

You would be shocked how healing and concealing a light dusting of matte powder is. Suddenly skin appears more even and subtly velvety. Use a sponge or fluffy brush to apply, and remember to go into the hairline if your hair is pulled back.  This is also a great trick to help with shininess on the face!  If your skin is acting badly, you can use a pigmented powder to help with coverage!

3. Bronze and Blush

Every woman SHOULD have this duo: a bronzy shade to wake up skin, matched with a juicy peach or pink shade to give cheeks a healthy radiance. Do a touch of bronzer across the bridge of the nose and lightly all over the face. On the apples of the cheeks, swirl in that blush to give the skin that young, fresh glow and give some life to the skin!  You can even take a touch of bronzer and smooth over your day eye shadow to deepen it for evening (depending on how wild you’re feeling).

4. Smoke out that liner!

This is the easiest, quickest way to add drama to your regular routine eye. Take a pewter eyeliner that has a touch of shimmer. Pewter is great because it's not as harsh as black, but not as soft as a brown, and the extra shimmer catches light and looks instantly modern. Rim the entire eye very close to the lash line and smudge lightly with your fingertip. For extra oomph, rim the inside of the lash line.

 5. Golden Gloss that kisser! 

It's always a great idea to have a sheer, shimmery gold lip gloss handy. Apply over your favorite daytime lipstick or lip liner and suddenly you're fab! For best results, look for a shade of gold that's on the yellowy side. Remember that you're mixing it with another lip color; too subtle of a gold and it will look muddy. Look for something shimmery, but not glittery. You want your lips to look wet and light-catching, not ornate and circus-y!

Makeup and Muscles

Makeup and Muscles!  What a combo!  I wanted to share with you all about my recent journey into doing makeup in the fitness world.  I had done makeup for fitness competitions previously but nothing like the World Beauty Fitness and Fashion Inc. show!  I met Jessi Jean with Ledbetter Inc. this past spring when she was looking for a makeup artist for her fitness shoots as well as her debut on the WBFF stage!  We got connected through a friend of hers who happened to be a bride I did makeup for a couple years back.  The first time we met we instantly clicked and became friends….from that point on we called ourselves makeup and muscles!  I was so excited to be going on this journey with her to prove to others that you can compete in fitness competitions while maintaining balance, your sanity, and your health.  Jessi has an amazing, inspirational story that she is very honest and transparent about which I love!  I asked her to share her experience competing on my blog so here ya go……

Photos by Lisa Anne Photography www.lisaannephoto.net

My Health & Fitness Journey:

My journey into the world of fitness and bodybuilding was initiated by heartbreak, depression, and a desire to regain strength, joy, and contentment. In the midst of my heartbreak, the gym became my escape, my medication and the only place I left feeling renewed. The strength and confidence I gained in the gym was like nothing I had ever experienced before. As my passion for lifting grew, I was introduced to the world of competitive bodybuilding and after a year of regularly going to the gym I competed in my 1^st NPC Bikini Competition. A year later I competed in the WBFF – an organization that not only emphasizes fitness but celebrates fashion as well. The WBFF show was an absolute blast. I took 1^st amongst an incredible line-up of athletes and earned my WBFF Bikini Pro Status.  

Not only did the world of fitness develop a new found confidence within me, it also helped pull me from the pit of years and years of various eating disorders. The discipline required to progress physically and compete motivated me to find a way out of the hellish binge and restrict cycles that had become my way of life. I quickly learned that there were two routes to competing – going to extremes to achieve your fitness goals or learning how to train your metabolism and doing things in balanced and maintainable manner. Fortunately, I was coached and mentored by one of the world’s foremost experts in nutrition and training, Dr. Layne Norton. Layne taught me what it meant to live a balanced life, while pursing fitness goals. He never allowed me to go to unhealthy extremes to get ready for photo-shoots or competitions and under his guidance and expertise my physique was always on point. 

Being devoted to a healthy lifestyle and staying physically fit does not mean you have to surrender your social life, live in the gym, and give up all your favorite foods. As long as you embrace balance, consistency, and discipline throughout your journey you can have the best of both worlds. I have learned that disciplining myself to get up early each morning and devote time to training keeps me just as much mentally healthy as it does physically. Eating balanced and refraining from the extremes of binging and restricting and embracing this discipline in both my nutrition and training routine has allowed me to live in a body I truly feel confident in. Never in a million years did I think I would be a Pro Bikini competitor and fitness model. 

Not only did the world of fitness heal me from a devastating heartbreak, taught me confidence, strength, self-worth, and discipline, it also brought the most incredible people into my life. I have had the privilege of having Heather Baker be my personal Make-Up Artist for almost every photo shoot and competition I have done. Her ability to enhance my features and create a specific look for either the stage or a photo shoot has been nothing short of incredible. I remember the 1^st time she did my make-up I told her to do her thing. She handed me the mirror when she was finished and I couldn’t even believe what I saw…”Is that me?” I asked her. From that point on I never wanted another person to do my make-up. She truly has the ability to create a flawless look for whatever the occasion or theme of the photo shoot. The compliments I receive on my make-up from fellow competitors, judges, and photographers reassure me that I have found the absolute best artist in the beauty industry. What’s even better is Heather has become so much more than my make-up artist, she has become my friend. She is one of the most genuine, talented, and kind-hearted people I ever met. I am blessed both by her talents and her friendship.

-Jessi Jean

Thanks so much Jessi for sharing and for being such an inspiration to others!  Be sure to follow her journey even more on Instagram (@Jessi_Jean_fitness)  The fitness industry has been such a fun industry to be able to do makeup in and I have learned so much!  I realized that for me working out consistently also keeps me healthy mentally and is a great way for me to de-stress!  I have learned the value in taking care of yourself even when its not convenient!

xoxo

Makeup by Heather B.

Photo of me by Erin Blackwell www.erin-blackwell.com

Review on Younique 3D Fiber Lash

If I was stranded on an island and could only have one piece of makeup it would definitely be mascara!  I am a mascara freak…I have tried them all and still love trying a new one every time my tube runs out!  I was super excited when Elizabeth (who is a Younique rep) asked if she could send me their 3D Fiber Lash Mascara to try out and write a review on! I had heard nothing but good things about this mascara so I was eager to try it….I mean who doesn't want amazing eyelashes!?  If you haven't heard of this mascara it is a simple three step process.  This mascara comes in a case with two tubes which can seem a little confusing but thats what really makes this mascara different among the rest.

The trick to this mascara is to take your time and follow the directions!!!  I have attached a You Tube tutorial that Elizabeth sent me that I found extremely helpful!  

YouTube tutorial for 3D fiber lash mascara

Ok so now here are my thoughts on the mascara…….

I thought it really did make my lashes longer and I had so many people ask me if I was wearing falsies which is obviously a good thing! I have attached the before and after picture below for you to see!  I think this mascara is awesome for special occasions when you really want to have that amazing false eyelash look without the pain of applying falsies!

  For me personally it is not an everyday mascara because it is a little bit of work and I like to apply my makeup pretty quickly especially if I am just running errands and not doing much for the day! You better believe though if I am going out or need my lashes to look absolutely fabulous I grab these! The mascara is water resistant but washes off just fine with soap and water which I liked (I hate the mascaras that you have to scrub off).  It will not damage your eyelashes and it is gluten free.  This mascara retails for $29 plus shipping and handling but one order typically lasts for two to three months with daily use.  I definitely think it is worth giving a try!  Let me know what you think!  I have provided the link below if you are interested in ordering from Elizabeth and if you have any other questions for her!  

Click here to order!

xoxo  Makeup by Heather B.