KTB top 5 Summer Make-up Tips

HOT WEATHER BEAUTY

Sunscreen
Have you ever heard the saying "prevention is the best cure?" Apply a broad-spectrum of SPF 15 or higher (preferably 30) every day!! Be sure it contains zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, or parsol 1789. Try Clinique Super-city oil-free daily face protector SPF 30.

Water Proof Mascara
No raccoon eyes this summer!! Try choosing a formula with beeswax, because they tend to be more malleable or look for a tube labeled "water resistant" and be sure to use a good eye make-up remover before bed. Consider using Loreal volume shocking water proof mascara and Bare Escentuals eye make-up remover.

Water Proof Shadow
Tired of your shadows creasing in the hot sun? Try a water proof shadow and your eyes will look beautiful all day long. Sweep one color all over your lid, blend with your fingertip and your good to go. We recommend Smashbox limitless lid waterproof shimmer shadow.

Cheek & Lip stain
Cheek and lip stains are oil-free, water resistant and long wearing. Its a fabulous idea to achieve a rosy glow that will withstand a hot summer day.... or night! Top lips with your favorite gloss for added shine. Try using Benefit's Bene-tint cheek and lip stain.

Oil Blotters
To eliminate shine in seconds, nothing beats oil blotting papers... they are cheap, easy & amazing. Just press and go! No powder required. Shiseido Pureness oil blotting papers are great for that hot summer shine!

Today...

Today we went to the beach with the girls from Phase 4 Photography. The model for today canceled so we decided instead of canceling the shoot we would go to the beach and take pictures of ourselves!! It was absolutely the most amazing day ever! We had so much fun, goofing around, while working at the same time. And I managed to collect a few beach rocks for decoration! People pay like $20 at target or pier one for those rocks and I got them for FREE and had fun doing it. Basically today was a blast and I love the Phase 4 girls!!! Here are some pics.. enjoy!!

Kisses

Amber's Wedding

So a couple weeks ago we did bridal make-up for Amber Lopez. She was so beautiful and sweet, it was great to meet her and her mom. I just recently got some pictures from her photographer Gloria Mesa that I wanted to share with you. Here they are and please enjoy. Have a great day.

New Homepage

Hey guys! We added a new homepage, check it out its awesome. Thanks to Phase 4 Photography we have a beautiful and artistic new homepage. I think it really adds something special to our website.

Take care of your skin...

Taking care of your skin is so important, especially if you are going to have your makeup done. Think of your face as if it were a blank canvas, just like any surface, you want to make sure it's clean before you apply the paint (makeup). If you start off with a clean face, the make-up will go on much smoother and it will look much more flawless. We definitely recommend getting a facial a couple weeks to a month before your wedding. You don't want to get one too close to your big day as some people can break out afterwards so you want to give your skin time to heal. For a great esthetician we recommend Connie Phillips her # is 805-279-6703 and she is based out of Simi Valley. We have had the pleasure of working with her before and she is very knowledgeable and talented. She will not only make you feel comfortable but she will also do an amazing job. She can also advise you on how far in advance you would want to schedule your facial and exactly what type of treatment would be best for your specific skin type. So ladies take care of your skin and we will take care of the rest!!!

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Tips and advice on finding a Ventura and Santa Barbara wedding hair and bridal makeup artist:

Tips by Wedding Celebrations for your wedding hair and make-up.

WEDDING MAKE-UP: Many brides prefer to have their makeup professionally applied on their wedding day rather than trying to do it themselves. It's smart to go for a trial run before the day of the wedding so that there are no surprises. You can either go to the makeup artist or the bridal makeup artist can meet you at your home or dressing site. Consider having him/her apply makeup for your mother, your fiancé's mother and your bridesmaids for a consistent look. In selecting a Ventura / Santa Barbara makeup artist, make sure s/he has been trained in bridal makeup for photography. It is very important to wear the proper amount of makeup for photographs.

WEDDING HAIR: Many brides prefer to have their hair professionally arranged with their headpiece the day of the wedding rather than trying to do it themselves. Consider having your professional hair stylist experiment with your hair and headpiece before your wedding day so that there are no surprises. On your wedding day, you can go to the salon or have the hair stylist meet you at your home or dressing site. Consider having your Ventura / Santa Barbara hair stylist arrange your mother's and your bridesmaids' hair for a consistent look.