NARS Makeup Review

NARS Makeup Review

So many people have asked me to review NARS cosmetics and I am happy to tell you my personal opinions regarding the NARS product line.
First I love NARS since it is very pigmented and the colors are fabulous.
NARS blush
“Orgasm”

This blush is a wonderful addition to any makeup collection, its a great color no matter [...]

Aziza the Afghan Princess

Aziza the Afghan Princess

Aziza – the Afghan Princess had the most traditional Muslim wedding that I have ever been apart of.  My husband Ken and I had the joy of working with Aziza and her family during the 3 day event   Ken was the photographer and I was her hair and makeup artist.  Here are some [...]

Rupel’s Palmer House Wedding

Rupel’s Palmer House Wedding

Rupel and her husband Adam were definitely meant for each other.  They had the most perfect wedding from Adam riding a white horse all the way up State St. in downtown Chicago to Rupel watching from the top floor Here are some pictures of Rupel getting ready for her big wedding day and [...]

April/May Brides

April/May Brides

Just thought I would have a quick blog on some recent brides that I did hair and makeup and dressing for

Canada and USA Intricate Indian Wedding

Canada and USA Intricate Indian Wedding

I had the pleasure to work with another beautiful bride from Canada recently
www.theknot.com/ourwedding/bobbyvirk&sharondhunna
Sharon was so sweet and looked like an Asian magazine model.  She wanted something very bling and dramatic!  We also did Ash Kumar glitter on her hands to accent her mendhi – wow she looked beautiful.

Ritu’s Makeover Shoot

Ritu’s Makeover Shoot

We did a semi-formal shoot with Ritu, we did her hair totally formal and then dramatic makeup but she got to wear jeans and a regular shirt….it was kinda cool to mix it up!  All makeup and hair was done by me

Sonali’s Wedding Bash!

Sonali’s Wedding Bash!

Sonali had a wonderful mendhi party at India House with a 60’s theme.  It was full of old movie posters and the traditional 60’s style hairstyles.  Then she had her wedding the traditional south Indian style.  Sure wore real jasmine flowers in her hair that she had shipped from India…wow did they smell amazing.  Our [...]

What’s in a Trial Session?

Some clients have asked me what we do in trials and what all is involved- here is a quick list…
A trial session is extremely important because you can clearly discuss how you envision yourself on your wedding day with your makeup/hair artist.

Bring your outfits to the trial session: this way, your makeup artist can match [...]