May Your Holiday Style Be Merry & Bright!

'Tis the season to eat, drink & be beautiful! The holidays are here, and Christmas is so close, you can almost smell the mistletoe you are going to get kissed under. So it's time to make sure your holiday hair and makeup are both party and mistletoe ready!

If you are still looking for just the right style to get in the holiday spirit, then check out some of our favorite beauty trends that will be sure to jingle your belles!

1. Shimmery Smokey Eye Shadow - Creating bold eyes that stand out are a great way to spruce up your holiday look. Using bronze, copper, or colored shimmer eye shadows, will certainly add a unique shine to your festive style.

2. A Rich, Red Pout - You better watch out, you better not cry because when Santa sees that red lipstick pout, he's definitely coming to town. Scarlet, crimson, blush, or ruby; make sure to choose a red matte or shimmer lip color to complete your style.

3. Winged Eye Liner - Give them something to pine over with a set of bold dramatic eyes looking up over a cup of spiked eggnog. Select a black liquid liner to create that smooth flawless line around your eyes and along the crease.  

4. Hair Braids & Bows - Oh come let us adore.. hair! Your makeup won't be the only style turning heads this season when you choose a unique style to wrap up your look! Turn an average half or full up-do into a gift to on-lookers by adding a bow or braid with your hair. 

5. Stylish & Sparkling Hair Accessories - 'Tis the season to sparkle & look merry & bright with accessories from head to toe! Choose a bold or subtle design that will accent your fashion style and make your look dazzle!

In this video we feature our makeup artist, Natalie, and she is styling some of this years' holiday beauty trends you'll love!

Compliments to our artists : Haydee (top single hair style) | 
Gallery of images from left to right : Sam (top left hair) | Kat (top middle & right makeup) | Rachel V.  (bottom left makeup) | Dannielle (bottom middle hair) | Diane (bottom right makeup) |
Photographer : @jonathanbangwang (top bow  hair style)
Model : @missmisschelle (top bow hair style)

Wedding Wednesday: Wine & Wedding, The Perfect Blend

Today was a day that she had been dreaming about for her whole life. This adorable couple set sail for a beautiful day of nuptials at one of Temecula wine country's unique locations. As you can see, they had the perfect back drop to capture all of their wedding day bliss. 

Compliments to our artists: Dannielle (Bridal, Bridal Party Hair & Flower Girl) | Vanessa (Bridal & Bridal Party Makeup)

Twirling in love! The bride chose an absolutely stunning silk wedding dress with long lace sleeves. As you can see, along the sides there were curved lace opening in the waistline to add a feminine and fashionable style. 

Her simple, yet elegant bouquet is the perfect accent to her stunning dress. According to the Knot, "Fresh picked, wild looking bouquets are still reigning in the land of florals. In their recent article, titled '7 Hot Wedding Trends For the Fall,' "Finishing Touches, such as small vines of ivy, elongate the shape of traditionally arranged bouquets, giving them a whimsical appeal, while unexpected add-ins, like thistle and small leafy twigs, capture the spirit of the outdoors."

We are loving the half up-do styles on the bride and her bridesmaids. This bumped twisted half up-do (far left image) is a stylish look perfect for saying 'I Do's.' Another great way to add texture is to add in a braid (far right image). According to The Right Hair Styles, half up-do's are a very popular and trending on Brides and their Bridal Party. 

We love this natural soft eye color look with a POP of glam using a winged eye liner as the final touch. A very dramatic yet elegant look!

Wine, friends, and a wedding make a great blend!

Wedding Photography : Aperture by Amanda Photography | Venue : Ponte Winery | Dress Designer : Lela Rose Bridal | Gown Boutique : Belle Vie Chicago | Floral Design : Sweet Flowers |