Blue eyed Bride

I just love a good wedding don't you?

I honestly think those are some of my favorite makeup looks to create.

There is something quite magical about knowing you are helping a woman look and feel beautiful on one of the most important days of her life.

My latest bride, Jen, was no exception.

She was such a joy to work with. Smart with a wicked sense of humor and excellent style.

She wanted simple, chic and elegant.

Classic bride but with a hint of drama.

 I created a simple look using varying shades of brown & bronzes and accentuated her eye shape with a dark brown liner and a soft fringe of lashes.

A little about her bridal style:
She scored her dress for $99 (holla!) and then splurged on an amazing statement necklace to set off the whole look.

a closeup

the necklace

the beautiful bride

                                               Congratulations Jen and Steve!!

                                   I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness!

Thanks for letting me be part of your special day!

Wedding Backlog - Mysheika & Ed

Remember that time I went out of town and did two weddings in two days with a three and a half month old in tow?
Here are a few images from wedding #2 in Ohio

that magical first kiss

the gorgeous wedding party

the bride & groom

**all images via Art of Exposure Photography

Wasn't she beautiful?

Of course I'm totally biased because she's family but it truly was a magnificent ceremony and reception.

In fact, I'm pretty sure her reception might have rivaled mine in terms of music and partying......

Congratulations Mysheika & Ed!!

Traveling Menagerie

The first weekend in June I had two weddings back to back.
Saturday morning and Sunday evening.

In OHIO.

So I had to fly with all of my makeup necessities.
Did I mention I also brought my almost 4 month old baby boy?

It's hard for me to travel within the state with all of my makeup let alone pare down what I really needed for two days of bridal beauty and take it on a plane.

I have an (semi) irrational fear that my luggage will got lost and they will lose my makeup so I generally pack it in my carry-on bag.

But this time was different.

This time I had to bring everything!

What was an artist to do?

Get a new traveling makeup bag that is TSA and airplane friendly of course!

I was gifted this lovely ZUCA bag as an early birthday present and it was such a godsend.

so many pockets!

the pouches have room to label each one!

How have I lived without it?

It has more than enough room for all of my necessities (with five clear pouches, zippered pockets inside and out) AND two brush rolls, comes with a cover, has wheels and a place to sit!

I am in heaven.

Unfortunately I had to pack the bag that carried all my liquid foundations but I created an itemized list of the contents should anything happen to my checked luggage so I would know exactly what I was missing.

all this had to go in my luggage!!

I decided since I know both of brides pretty well (they're my god-sisters) I could skip a few of the miscellaneous eyeshadows and only bring the palettes I needed along with the rest of my essentials.

So thats what I did.

I created face charts prior to arrival so it would make my work easier and faster as there was no trial run since they live on the other side of the country but I didn't want to just 'wing it' either.
I needed to be prepared for any and everything.
And I was.

my main arsenal

The main things I packed were:

Smashbox Photofinish Primer

Smashbox Halo Highlighting Wand

NARS Blush in Orgasm

NARS lipgloss in Orgasm

M.A.C lipglass in Sinnamon, Oh Baby & Wonderstruck

M.A.C eyebrow pencil in Stud

Ardell & NYX false eyelashes
DUO eyelash glue

M.A.C lipliner in Spice
M.A.C 24/7 Comfort Creme
M.A.C translucent setting powder
Concealer palette
CARGO Tinted Moisturizer
Benefit Mascara - Yes They're Real
Dior Show Mascara Blackout
Urban Decay NAKED palette
(not pictured -  Red Ginger eyeshadow palette & m.a.c eyeliner in coffee)

With those items I can pretty much do anything to anyone as needed.
When I look at it all together it seems like so little but I know all those products combined with the right brushes can do wonders for a person.

So thats a little bit of my travel style.
Tell me, what products are a must for you when you travel?

Self- Promotion

I don't have "sponsors" for this blog but from time to time I do plug certain brands or businesses simply because I like them.

Not because they are paying for ad space or have given me kick backs.

Not saying that I'm opposed to that ( Hear that Target, Nordstrom, Smashbox and M.A.C??)

But having said that I have to do some shameless plugging for ME for once!

Many of you know that I am a makeup artist in my "spare time" and have been honing my skills for the better part of the last decade. 

Well this year I plan to take my business to a whole new level and that's where YOU come in!

So please go to Facebook (you're going to check it in 20 minutes anyway if you're not already logged on)  

and "Like"my business page 

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feel free to recommend to all your friends as well!!!

  

About Sweet Emotions:

Sweet Emotions Makeup Artistry  was conceived by Amber Dorsey  in 2007 and inspired by her love of makeup and all things beauty related. 

Her goal is to create wondrous moments of glamor, educate to keep clients informed and to inspire women to be their very best version of themselves every day.

Sweet Emotions Makeup Artistry  is a full service makeup artistry company dedicated to providing makeup application and education to women of all walks of life, having them recognize the beauty within and helping them to let it shine!

Amber has a strong desire to make women feel beautiful in their own skin and provides a training and education service that teaches women of all ages and races how to apply makeup that compliments not only their complexion but age as well!
Amber has spent the better part of the last decade making up her friends and family for every occasion and finally decided to bring her artistry skills to the public!