Kardashian Glamour Tan Review

Love them or hate them, you can’t deny that their new self tanner is AweSommmme! I am a really critical judge of self tanner because I think it’s pretty hard to top my SunFX Body Bronzing System but if you don’t have time to schedule an appointment with me, keep a bottle of Kardashian Glamour Tan on hand.

The thing that sets this tanner apart from many of the others out there is that it is completely clear and lightweight. If it has a smell it’s so subtle it goes undetected by me. It also has a really nice golden color so for $34 it’s definitely worth a try!

If you don’t like it call me and I’ll make a house-call to bronze you up with my spray tanning system!

Our First Bridal Show Vendor Booth

This Sunday Fabulous Faces Studios had our first bridal show booth at the Your Wedding TV show at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress. I only decided a few days before the show that we were going to participate so we really worked hard at throwing it all together and I must say... it looked really amazing! I couldn't have done it without Heide Evans and Jimmy Waldron's help because they created my marketing material, banner, new business cards and updated my website in literally, a blink of an eye.

Going into this adventure I said over and over that if we booked one solid wedding it would be worth it and guess what? WE BOOKED 5!!! Hellooooo! I am so excited and thrilled with my team.



I would definitely recommend the YWTV bridal shows in the future and I will definitely participate again. Also I'd like to take a moment to mention a few of the wonderful vendors that were there with me: Victoria Angela (photographer Elegant Imagery), Vangie de la Concha (planner & decor Blossoms), Annie Nuno (event planner Soiree) Angela Palacio and Jessica (Event Planners at the Hyatt, Jacob (photographer and printer), Helen & Talia from the Orlando Science Center (event planners) and Chad Pilster (photographer Pilster Photography). I was so glad to be in their presence.

Debating About Booking a Bridal Trial?

If you answer YES to the following questions than you probably DON'T need to go through with a trial:

1. Did you see the artist’s work at another wedding and loved it?

2. Are you easy going and laid back so you’re willing to just trust the artist’s professional judgment?

3. Have you gotten excellent referrals about your artist?

If you answer YES to the following questions than you DO need to book a trial run with your artist to ensure you get what you want on your big day:

1. Do you have a super specific idea in mind of how you want your hair and makeup to look?

2. Are you hiring an artist that you’ve randomly picked?

3. Do you have a scar, pigmentation or acne that you are worried about covering?

Rogue Photoshoot

After arriving at the shoot location I realize that this is an outdoor shoot with no electricity for my hot tools or airbrush machine, no tables for my supplies and very little shade from the blazing sun. I knew then that this would be a challenging day and I would need to improvise a lot. Oh and did I mention I couldn’t have been more inappropriately dressed in a Betsy Johnson silk dress, black sweater and a pair of BCBG patent leather pumps and it was 100 degrees. I immediately started working on my models after I checked out the clothes from the stylist. I couldn’t seem to find level ground for my director’s chair so each girl had to sit on cement blocks to get their hair and makeup done. Without hot tools I had to try my best to come up with beautiful hair looks that were tousled, adorned with braids and a little disheveled.



We were all so hot and sweaty that it became comical until I realized that wasn’t our only problem… I had been swatting horse flies and wasps for hours and now my feet and ankles were being attacked by red ants! Note to self, pack bug spray and sun screen as I later noticed a sunburn on the back of my neck from trying to shield my models from the sun. I had to pack and unpack my kit several times chasing the few spots of shade that was on a constant move as the sun progressed in the sky.
Just as unbelievable thirst was setting in I noticed that my only bathroom would be a port-a-pottie and then I decided I’d rather be thirty than have to go into that dreaded thing. At that point I think I would have paid $20 for a lemonade if I had the chance. The girls were getting restless but I kept plugging along because the photographer’s energy was contagious and despite all of nature’s hurdles I could tell they were getting amazing shots which made me want to keep going.

After about 8 hours and 4 looks we were informed that there was a second location that we needed to get to before sunset so we started to pack everything up again and head out. We drove another 30 minutes and I was following the caravan of cars filled with photographers, assistants, models, and stylists when I finally saw where the last shot was taking place... a beautiful, desolate, gorgeous piece of beach – there is a light at the end of the tunnel. The downside was if I thought it was challenging at the first location to do hair and makeup, how was I going to accomplish anything with all of the elements AND wind, sand the constant mist from the ocean? Luckily the models were doing bathing suit looks so I just needed a spray bottle and my fingers to create the final looks. As I stood back while the last shots were taken, my toes in the sand, the crashing waves in front of me and an incredible sunset off in the distance I thought not of the struggles of the day but that I love my job and if I get 3 outstanding shots, I would brave the elements all over again.

Recent Outdoor Wedding at Ringling

So I have been anxious to see the finished photos from Latasha's wedding because while I was watching the photographer (Aaron Lockwood Photography) I could just tell they were going to be amazing!

As you can see the brides gown was a piece of art in itself, the bridesmaids wore a gorgeous shade of purple and the surrounding area at the Ringling Museum proved to be an incredible back drop for the photos.







I can't post them all here on the blog so if you would like to see more, please visit my Fabulous Faces Fan Page on Facebook.



These photos were gracefully provided to me by www.AaronLockwoodPhotography.com

Rainiest Wedding Weekend in History!

This weekend I had several weddings to do on the Gulf Coast and unfortunately every single one had to battle rain on their big day. The first photo is from Alexandra's wedding. She got married on a farm in her mother's wedding gown. Her hair was really, really long and shiny and actually the examples she showed me were ones that she found on my own website which was nice because it was my work that she loved, not some photo she found in a magazine. She was a sweetheart and very simple bride so it was wonderful for me to get to make her feel special.

The next few photos were from a wedding that took place at the Don CeSAR in St. Pete Beach where I did hair for the bridesmaids. What a sweet group of gals... Most of them were inspired by Jessica Alba hairstyles which is always fun to recreate. The reoccurring request was to have their hair off of their necks because of the heat and off of their faces due to the winds... mission accomplished.

Best EYE PRIMER Ever!

Nothing is finer than this new eye primer by Tarte – try Lifted because it goes on smoothly and will keep your shadow from creasing until the next morning.

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