Head to Toe Summer Cosmetics| Monterey Santa Cruz Bay Area

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Face the Summer Looking Your Best!!

 

 

It’s time to think light and bright now that the sun is shining and the beach is calling you. The greatest thing about summertime is the kaleidoscope of colors hiding in your closet can now come out to play! So have some fun checking out all the latest trends in hair, makeup, and nails that are sure to make for a sizzling season.

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As always, let’s start from the top…

 

Hair!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hair is the most empowering way to express your summer self and bring out your brightness! With just the right style, color and accessories you will have the attention of the whole beach. Go for pastel colors, put in a stylish braided updo, and put some glitter along the part and hairline and you are ready to step out as the top hair trend of the season.

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Makeup!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Makeup is a woman’s war paint no matter what the season. She’s gotta slay when she steps out that door. Since the summer is all sun you have to think of how that hot look is going to protect you from the hot sun. Yes, I know, you’ve heard this from me once before. But it’s true, summer sun and skin damage go hand in hand if you don’t take the proper measures. So, of course, UV protection and waterproof is a must have every summer.

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Nails!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My favorite way to express myself, especially in the summer, is through my nails. Because sometimes I just don’t have the time to put on that cute summer make up r take a long time getting the hair just right. I know I’m not the only one who feels that way. So, this summer, go bright, go bold and always have a blast from hands to toes. Stay with the current fashioned by going with nautically themed nails and make the ocean come to you wherever you go.

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Now that you know the way to a flawless face this summer…

 

 

 

 

Let that stunning shine through with the perfect combination of beautifying cosmetics that will make you hotter than any summer!!

 

Heather

 

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Make It Happen Mini!

Our “Make It Happen Mini” is here and with a purpose!

 

Please watch the video as it explains all.

 

 

Book it HERE!

 

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Fashion Friday | San Jose Campbell Bay Area Boudoir Photographer

We all have that one outfit that is simple and understated but makes us feel amazing. A few pieces put together can help lift your spirits, or at least mine it does mine!

It can be something as simple as wearing your favorite pair of heels with a t-shirt and jeans, or a sexy new bra and panty set under a typical every day work outfit. You’ll know you’ve got something sexy going on underneath and it can really bring a smile to your face.

I love this set below. Simple and understated, but man those heels really help pull this outfit out of an ordinary day look.

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Other accessories can help bring that spark to a normal outfits; a new statement necklace, or a new purse, maybe even a gorgeous new color on your lips.
Share with me ladies; what is your favorite way to jazz up an ordinary outfit and put a spring in your step?
  Devon

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October Booking Special: LIMITED | Best San Jose Boudoir Photography

It’s that time of year…

With the Holiday Season fast approaching I am already feeling the spirit to GIVE! For each client who books a session with a Dec 25th deadline, I will gift you a Goodie Bag filled with many of my favorite beauty products!

That’s right, over $70 worth of my daily MUST HAVES just for booking!

From my favorite Laura Geller Eye and Lip Spackle to L’Oreals Gel Liner and LOTS of E.L.F goodies too(but only the tried and true!)

Not everything is pictured but here is the run down of goodies:

â–ª Laura Geller Lip and Eye Spackle
â–ª L’Oreal Valumonous Mascara
â–ª L’Oreal Gel Liner + My personal favorite angle brush for easy application
â–ª Coastal Eye Shadow Palette
â–ª High Definition Powder(A staple in our studio)
â–ª Coconut Moisture wipes( My VERY favorite and amazing for makeup removal!)
â–ª Lash curler
â–ª Under Eye Primer
â–ª Lip Gloss

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But wait, that’s not all, (said in my best cheesy infomercial voice) there’s also some great package add-on bonuses!

The majority of my clients choose to customize their packages at their reveal by upgrading albums, adding on images and digital files or purchasing wall art, like a gorgeous 16x 24 canvas for their bedroom. That’s why I would also like to give an order add-on bonus for each package purchased for Holiday delivery.

Mademoiselle- $100 spending bonus
Contessa- $200 spending bonus
Dutchess- $300 spending bonus

But Danea, “What’s the catch?” There is no catch… errr… but, spaces are limited. I only have 6, 4 available session left for Oct-Nov!(P.S. This info was sent out to VIP newsletter folks last week and two sessions were snatched up!)

And now for the lovely fine print:
No substitutions in the Goodie Bag, it is what it is. Mascara and Liner are both in black. All colors as shown. No cash value. Goodie Bag will be delivered with product.
Package spending bonus may be used at the time of the scheduled reveal only. Spending bonus may not be used as a discount towards package price. No cash value on the spending bonus.

Give the gift of you!

It’s all about the perfect gift, but trust me when I say, you will love it just as much as he will, if not more!

I promise, you will love the whole experience, not just the final images.

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Believe That You Are Beautiful | San Jose Bay Area Empowering Women- Photographer

Last year I had the honor of photographing Miss K. I’m going to be straight up with this- she was nervous, shy, doubtful and couldn’t see her beauty.

She isn’t the first client to feel this way about herself and she won’t be my last. Honestly, it’s a hard struggle for both of us. That frustration in seeing such a kind and beautiful women who is lost in self doubt and insecurities, is a hard one. The voices in her head remained throughout the shoot but I could see that twinkle in her eye grow with each new set. It was a look of wanting. Wanting to believe my words as I instinctively complimented her and got excited over certain shots. Wanting to feel beautiful. Wanting to let go and believe in herself. She put her trust in me. That was a big step for her. She allowed me to take control and guide her through it.

Then the day of her reveal came. “No, no, nope, no, maybe, no…” and my heart sank. Her first pass through her images and she rejected almost every single one. I was stunned. The shots were amazing and I couldn’t wrap my head around what she might have been thinking. What was she seeing that I wasn’t? Or better yet, what couldn’t she see that I did? She went through them again “Maybe, okay, no, nope. Maybe…” It was an improvement. Then, she slowly went through them again “Yes, maybe, okay, yes, yes, YES. I just, I can’t believe this is me! I’m really not used to seeing myself like this. It’s just so different to see myself with makeup and my hair… I really like this one…” and there it was, that sparkle in her eye was back. She allowed herself to look and feel beautiful. She allowed herself to like what she saw.

In the end, she added images to her album.

I will never know the depths of her story. Why she hurt, why she was so critical of herself or why she needed this so much, but I am thankful that I was the photographer she chose. Thank you so much Miss K for trusting me and allowing me to share your amazing images. Hopefully this will encourage other women to do the same; to believe in themselves and love what they see.

So here they are, so many of her beautiful images!

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Makeup Monday | Santa Clara Bay Area Photographer

Hello Dolls!!!! Mari here with an awesome and exciting makeup review.

Who doesn’t love finding great new makeup products with amazing color pay off at amazing price points??! Not many people know about this brand yet and I DON’T KNOW WHY!!!!?? It’s called Colour Pop, and all items are only $5.00. Yes, I said $5.00!!!!!! We know being here in Cali, especially Bay Area, we can definitely appreciate a good deal since everything is buku expensive here lol.

I have used lippies and eye shadows so far.
Let me start by saying the shadows are a creme to powder formula which is so easy to apply a light wash of color with a soft brush or pack on the pigment with your finger tip or a firm, flat brush. I definitely added some of these to my makeup artist kit! I highly suggest you wear an eye shadow primer for a longer wear (8-10 hrs), with out primer I did notice some fade out and some light creasing (4-5 hrs).

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Lippies is what they call their chubby lip pencil. 🙂 So cute!! These lippies take the  place of lipsticks in beautiful satin and matte finishes with a great wearability. Touch ups on lips for me was about 3-4 hrs apart. Not bad right??!

Lippies by Color Pop

Take some time to check out their site and see the beautiful summer collection they have!
www.Colourpop.com

Ok I’m off to shop!!!! :)~ Stay beautiful Dolls! ~ Mari with Dolled Up Services

 

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Makeup Monday |San Jose Bay Area Photographer

Hello dolls!!! Mari here with makeup Monday!

So, eyes are the windows to our soul right?! And those brows are the frames to that pretty face. Today we talk about brow basics. How many times do we see a beautiful face or great makeup and see some questionable brows? Sometimes we might not know where a brow should start. Where does the arch go? How long should the brow be? Well I’m here to help you out with that!

Let’s start with some basic TIPS. A nice, fuller brow will always give us a more youthful look. Let’s think back to our early years before the tweezing began lol.  An overly arched brow will give you that evil queen look, we definitely DON’T want that! The biggest brow NO NO as a professional makeup artist are those spaced out brows; when they are over tweezed in the center, making the brows and eyes look too far apart.
Here’s a handy little grid to show you how a brow should frame the eye. Take an eye shadow brush and hold it against your eye to follow the grid lines of where to start the brow, where the arch goes, and where it should end. Pretty easy once you follow this!!! Fill in with pencil or powder and work on letting those brows grow in where necessary!

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Stay beautiful dolls! Mari with Dolled Up Services

 

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