*Photography: Bill Vodek *Location: Hammock Dunes Club  

About a month ago, I was at a networking event being held at Studio Cara in Maitland, FL. While I was there, I purchased a few of Cara Cosmetics 's powder blushes and eye shadows. I've been working with the eye shadows and must say I just adore these. They are Hypoallergenic and Non-comedogenic. Available in matte and shimmer formulations. Fragrance Free and Cruelty Free. Use them wet or dry on the eyes as a shadow or a liner.  My favorite colors are Perle Shade, Curacao and Matte Shades, Sevilla and Hong Kong. They a bright and so gorgeous! I always get compliments when I wear them.  Check out all the colors available and let me know what your favorite is!

How to choose between airbrush makeup and traditional (hand-applied) makeup... There is a lot of hype about airbrush makeup. Having 20+ years of experience in applying makeup, and working with new and improved cosmetic products and the latest tools, let me provide you with my understanding of both airbrush and traditional makeup applications.  I do offer both airbrush and the traditional method of application and I do not charge more for either option. Why? Well, to begin with airbrushing is just another method or tool for applying makeup. I could use a sponge, a brush, my fingers or an airbrush machine. I don't consider it a special service, but rather a different technique.  With the airbrush method, small particles of the foundation are sprayed through an airbrush gun using air. These small particles are deposited on the skin and the amount of coverage is controlled by the individual applying the makeup. Airbrush offers the ability to apply a s...

Girls' Night Out Pre-Party Perfect for a bachlorette party , birthday celebration , prom night or just because . If you've got a Girls' Night Out planned, why not start off with a Pre-Party?  It's super fun and will really get the party started. You and your friends can try out different looks and colors. Bring along your current makeup and we'll discuss what works and what needs to be replaced or discarded. We start off with a makeup lesson where you and your friends will learn how to acheive a fantastic daytime look. You'll get step-by-step instructions on how to transform that look into a night time style worthy of any Diva! The Pre-Party includes one-on-one consultations and assistance with makeup applications. Focus will be spent on color options and application techniques. Each girl will receive complimentary false lashes. The Pre-Party may be held at my makeup studio or at a location convenient to you! Contact me for specific details ba...

Maybe it's the hint of summer sneaking up just around the bend, maybe it's the upper 90's weather, or maybe it's just all the Florida sunshine, but I'm totally in the mood for peaches, melons and tangerines. I'm not talking fruit. I'm referring to colors. Whatever the reason, I'm relishing in coral lip gloss, muted peach blush and pearlized tangerine eye shadow. I have the urge to swipe a dusty apricot shimmer on my cheekbones. I envision drenching my lips in a juicy high-gloss orange that looks just as sweet as the fruit. Thoughts of blending a deep ginger at the outer corner of my eyes, moving to a soft copper center followed by a gold inner corner.

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Are you completely in shock by the price quotes you are receiving from makeup artists for your wedding day? It can be extremely confusing, overly bewildering and downright baffling. Let’s be real, it’s just makeup… If you’ve never had to inquire about having your makeup professionally done, you may find these makeup prices to be a bit over the top. By now you are probably thinking this makeup artist has got to be from another planet and you are bound and determined to find someone with lower pricing. Perhaps you are on a super strict wedding budget and you just can’t imagine why any bride would want to drop that much dough on making herself look gorgeous for her wedding. It’s just one day after all…nothing super special, right? If this is you, then stop reading….But, if you are the bride that wants to know why it’s going to cost a pretty penny to be flawlessly perfect, then please, read on…. Let’s begin by diving into the nitty-gritty world of makeup artistry for brides. ...