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 |

Boo-tiful Halloween Inspired Beauty Styles

Ready to Trick or Treat, but can't find the right look?

If you're not a big fan of Halloween costumes, but you still want to turn heads this spook-tacular holiday season, then have no fear, we're here to help give you the hair & makeup inspiration you need!

(Picture to the left) Even guys want to look good too! Check out our makeup artist, Diane, as she creates a unique Halloween look!

“When it comes to Halloween makeup,
the only rule is, the MORE the BETTER!”

— Natalie, VB Makeup Artists

Amazing Joker Glam look by one of our makeup artists, Natalie, along with some of her techniques and tips. 

Techniques to get this look: "I don't usually carry fake blood in my kit, so I make use of the products that I do have. I LOVE my OCC Lip Tar red liquid lipstick, mixed with a dab of black cream liner for a dark & dirty effect add some clear lip gloss, and just apply to the wound."

Artist Tip: "Big thick lashes are the icing on the cake for any Halloween inspired look."

Inspiration: " @lora_arellano creates the most beautiful dark, sultry looks and I live for it!"

The most divine hair artistry by our hair artist, Cassie. 

Cassie istruly a color master!

A ferocious cat by our VB artist, Amanda, along with some of her techniques and tips. 

Technique to get this look: "I like to use Sanazaroo face paints first and then I use the naked palette to blur details so that they will look more realistic." 

Artist Tip: "Use coconut oil first when removing any Halloween makeup. Then always cleanse the face afterwards to prevent getting any clogged pores." 

Sultry skeletons and imaginative Dia de los Muertos styles. 

You can't pull off your Halloween inspied look with out having the proper tools!

Wedding Wednesday: Unveil Your Inner Sexy Side

Nothing is more sexy than confidence! If scheduling a Boudoir photo session has been on your mind, then stop thinking about it.  Life is to short, do the photo-shoot! Whether you are a Bride-to-be or not, do it for yourself. Because sometimes the best moments in your life are the ones you can't tell anyone about. Show them instead, and let their imagination tell the story.  

When you are ready to unveil your inner sexy, make sure to start by booking your dream team. Glam Team + Photographer = Sexy Success. Even the best hair and makeup professionals need help to pull off the perfect boudoir, and that's why we use Chloe, boudoir camera master. The proof is in the pictures and we hope you enjoy!

This time, one of our very own OC Belle's, Joanna, got behind the camera. She's getting married this month, and is surprising her hub-to-be (shhh!!!) with the BEST gift EVER. Naturally, being a hair stylist, she had the luxury of being able to style her own hair and with the help of our fabulous makeup artist, Diane, she was camera ready! 

“Loving yourself isn’t Vanity it is Sanity. -Andre Gide”

"I was nervous at first, but Chloe made me feel very, very comfortable. It was an amazing experience and I just kept thinking my fiance is going to LOVE this!"  -Joanna

It's important to have fun, be playful and relax during your photo session. The more natural and calm you feel, the easier it will be to let your sexy side reveal itself.  So let your hair down, roll around and even laugh a little. 

Bring lots of outfits to create variety with your images. When preparing for your photo shoot, make sure to spend time trying on and testing outfits, says HUFFPOST in their article '10 Tips To Prepare You For Your Boudoir Session.'

Not only is it important to find outfits that make you feel sexy, but that your style also compliments your beautiful features. We love how this blue lace bra makes her blue eyes POP! 

Because sometimes noting looks sexier than a woman wearing only a mens dress shirt.... I'd say Joanna's inner sexy has officially been unveiled!

Photographer : Chloe Atnip Photography | 

What to Know to Get the Glow

Every Brides desires that Bridal Glow on her wedding day. All eyes are on the Bride and who doesn't want that envious look as they walk down the aisle???  Whether you are one year or only one month away from saying "I Do," it's important to implement a skincare regiment that will help get your skin glowing! We've put together our favorite 4 tips so you have the 'know' to get that Bridal 'GLOW!' 

1. Get Pampered:

Preparing for your wedding is a perfect excuse to pencil some facials into your busy schedule. Depending on how soon your wedding is, bi-weekly or monthly facials will help to exfoliate your skin a boost blood circulation. They are also helpful with reducing stress, which can be an added plus to your matrimony madness. 

2. Go on a skin-healthy diet:

It's important to know that it is just as critical to take care of your skin from the outside, as it is to care for it from the inside. Make sure you incorporate foods with lots of rich vitamins and antioxidants. Foods such as grapefruit, carrots, apricots, green vegetables and tomatoes are all very good for your skin. Also, drink lots of water, fresh fruit juice or coconut water and watch the extra hydration transform your skin. Try to avoid junk food, foods high in sodium, caffeine and alcohol. 

3. Skin-loving Supplements:

There are lots of benefits to implementing some over the counter supplements in your pre-wedding diet.  The most common are Biotin (has positive effects to strengthen your hair, skin and nails), Omega-3 fatty acids & Vitamin D (helps to regulate hormones, great for your heart, eyes, brain & skin), B vitamins ( can boost energy and metabolism) and Melatonin (will help you get your pre-wedding rest). 

4. Beauty Sleep:

All the skin regiments, supplements and nutritious foods won't help if you aren't getting enough sleep. Your skin is your largest organ and it needs regular rest to stay healthy. Eight hours is ideal, but you will also need to listen to what your body needs, as it may occasionally need more rest.

Want to see the benefits of a healthy skin regiment? Check out below to see he proof is in the pictures!

Compliments to our artists: Diane (Makeup) and Kat (Hair & Makeup)

To learn about more bridal skincare tips and to create your own checklist, you can visit The Knot and POPSUGAR.beauty.

Wedding Wednesday: A Love Greater than Distance

"Distance does to love what wind does to fire, extinguishes the weak and fuels the strong." ~ Anonymous

We had the pleasure of beautifying an absolutely beautiful bride, both inside and out, along with her wonderful bridal party. The bride chose a romantic half up-do hair style with long soft curls.  This style perfectly complimented her natural beauty bridal look. We also had a great time enhancing the natural beauty of everyone in her bridal party. All throughout the day you could easily feel how powerful the love was between the bride and groom, and that they were also surrounded by an abundance of love from their friends and family. This was a beautiful wedding that we will never forget! 

Compliments to our artists: Dannielle (Bridal & Bridal Party Hair) | Amber (Bridal & Bridal Party Makeup)

Wedding Photography : Bryan Miller Photography | Venue : Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club | Event Coordinator : Couture Events | Videographer : Amari Productions | Gown Boutique : The Bustle | Floral Design : Poises Flowers |