Meet Amanda - Costa Mesa Boutique Manager

OC Boutique Manager

Nothing makes a woman more beautiful than the belief that she is beautiful, confidence!

Favorite Part of Your Job: I am in love with ensuring people feel beautiful and comfortable on the big day & everyday. Bringing out ones self confidence is one of the most rewarding things about this industry, not to mention it never feels like work it’s a passion! Love yourself. Love what you do.

Best Tip for Improving One’s Style: Get ready everyday for yourself. All you need is a good coat of mascara, face moisturizer, and a pretty lip color! Find one feature you love most about yourself!

Something that Makes Me Smile. I LOVE the satisfaction of making a long ToDo List and crossing each task OFF! You could say I’m a GOAL DIGGER!

Meet Jessica - Director of Beauty & Brand Engagement

Bridal Communications & Social Media

If it makes you feel beautiful, then do it

Favorite part of my job: The people. I am truly passionate about people, creating memorable experiences and making someone’s dreams become a reality. I believe that the art to making lasting impressions and truly inspiring someone’s senses, always requires an authentic approach. Makeup and hair styles are Art, but Beauty is Spirit.

Best Tip for Improving One’s Style: Confidence. It accents any style, and better yet, it will never go out of fashion. Always flaunt your assets, own your look, be bold, and smile often.

Something that Makes Me Smile: I feel truly blessed for all the relationships, opportunities and adventures that I have had in my life. My incredible family and friends bring so much joy to my life and a smile to my face everyday. Raising a little boy to be a gentleman, live music, good food, singing, dancing, traveling, yoga, running, the Fall season, everything New England (home state is CT), and the color turquoise are all things that bring a smile to my soul.

Meet "Boss Belle" Victoria Niño

Founder/CEO & Certified Makeup Artist
Instagram #vanitybellevictoria

The secret to happy clients is quite simple —       do the best you possibly can and be nice to everyone. A true artist is dedicated to the art form. This dedication comes from a deeply personal place. The desire to create and uncover beauty is not something you can easily teach others. You are born with it. It comes from within.

Favorite Part of Your Job: The transformation. At my core, I am an artist and each beautiful woman I work with is a like a fresh canvas. I treat my clients with the seriousness and dedication of a painter finishing their masterpiece. There are few moments as thrilling as the first few seconds after a client looks in the mirror and gets a glimpse at her new self. It brings me so much joy. Every woman should get to experience that feeling.

Secret Weapon: My brushes, I don’t leave home without them! Whether it’s painting a canvas, a face or a body, my brushes are what make the magic. Some might say, I am a little obsessed with blending. My artists always laugh when I say “just when you think you are done blending, blend some more!” Blending makes things look so smooth and natural.

Breaking the Ice: I love meeting new people and hearing their stories — it gives you a new perspective on your own life. I used to keep a journal of all the random quotes I would get from complete strangers. I still look back on it and read them from time to time. There is always something to learn from someone else, even years later when you’ve grown enough to understand their perspective.

Something You Might Not Know About Me: I love an elaborate party — especially one with a great theme. I’ll be throwing theme parties and dressing in costumes until I’m old and gray. Life is supposed to be fun!

Beauty Essentials: Eye Cream

This beauty tip is brought to us by our gorgeous Belle, Rachel!

“Use a good eye cream! Whether you’re someone who wears makeup on a regular basis, or only every once in awhile – using a good eye cream will hydrate the area under your eyes. Keeping this area well hydrated will help your eyes to appear brighter and more youthful. In addition to the hydration, a good eye cream can be used as a primer before your concealer, help with fine lines, and puffiness! There’s some great eye creams out there, so do your research! My favorites are Bobbi Brown Hydrating Eye Cream and MAC Cosmetics”

Bobbi Brown Hydrating Eye Cream

MAC Cosmetics Fast Response Eye Cream

March Artist of the Month: Sam A.

Samantha Alcudia
@vanitybellesam

Position at Vanity Belle: Bridal hair and makeup artist, lash extension technician, beauty bar artist, educator and BELLE OF THE YEARRRRRR!!!!!!

Nickname?
Apparently its “Sam Y.” haha (Yujuico is my maiden name)

Best advice from a client?
I was working a beauty bar service and a client told me the story of how she fell in love with her wife and one thing she asked herself at the time was “Why not choose happiness?” That really resonated with me and I try to remember everyday to choose happiness.

Your hype song?
As of now its 24K by Bruno Mars, if that doesn’t hype you up then you cray girl.

When you aren’t working what are you doing?
I’m most likely sleeping HA! But most of the time I’ll be in Arizona spending time with my wonderful husband.

What was the last text you sent to your best friend?
The last text I sent was to my husband of a new Cafe I wanted to try because quite frankly I cannot say no to food.

What is your go to style? At work? Going out?
I love comfort! At the boutique you’ll find me dressing up basic jeans and V-necks with cute boots or booties. At weddings I’m usually in dark colors, VB apron, and comfy shoes [super important!]. When I go out I like to wear a cute blouse and pair it with some cute jeans and boots.

What is your life motto?
YOLO lol, jk. I would definitely say it is a variation of that. We are never promised tomorrow; so ask cheesy as it sounds, I’d say, live for today. Forgive others, tell your loved ones how you feel…and most importantly, don’t eat yellow snow.

Are you an innie or an outie?
Innie

Have you ever broken a mirror? How?
Yes, I’ve actually broken 2! One I dropped and the other got cracked in my makeup kit. There was probably one more smaller ones I’ve broken. yikes.

Have you ever cut your own hair?
OF COURSE! I took a razor to it in high school and chopped up the back of my hair. I looked like I had a mullet but I SWORE I was cute haha.

Have you ever held an exotic animal? What?
I’ve held a huge snake before. Personally I find holding an infant child more terrifying lol. They’re so fragile!

What Disney princess are you?
Why? Almost everyone on the team knows I love Disney! In fact, working the Disney weddings are my most favorite! I would say the newest princess that came out, Moana. And that’s not just because her long-wavy hair and tan skin are to die for. LOL. I see in a lot of these princess that there is a family member who fuels their journey. There’s a point in the movie where she gives up and feels completely defeated, but then gets herself together and keeps going. I find that most relatable to myself.

If you were boss for the day what would you do?
If I was boss for a day I’d take my entire team on a shopping spree to Naimie’s!!!!!!!

Why Vanity Belle?
Great question, I have never worked with a group of women that I admire more than these gals. I find that everyone cares so much for each other and everyone continues to have passion for their craft. They inspire me to improve my art as well as become a better person. I love them!