Kickoff to Wedding Season

Tarrin. One of my very closest friends. Aside from being a great pal, she has a talented eye for snagging goods at estate sales. Keep an eye out for her upcoming etsy page- there are sure to be treasures you can use as wedding decor! She's helped me through a lot and always lends a patient ear. The least I could do was doll her up for her engagement photos. Here is a snapshot of Tarrin after our session together. Love the red lip! We used "Leading Lady" lipstick by Lorac, "Demure" Ardell lashes for a soft and romantic eye, and "Caviar" gel eyeliner, blended into the lashes with Extreme Party mascara- both by Bobbi Brown. Looking forward to her July wedding with the always hilarious Professor Jason. Can't wait to see her pro photos!

The Blogosphere!

I've been meeting with a lot of brides lately who have asked me questions about wedding ideas. It can get overwhelming with all of the sites out there. Here is a list of my very favorite blogs where I find design inspiration and stay on top of bridal trends:


Invitation and paper design
parcelpost.wordpress.com
www.papertastebuds.com


Lifestyle designwww.designspongeonline.com


Decor and element designwww.inspiredbride.net
bklynbrideonline.com
www.100layercake.com/blog

Bridal stylewww.thecherryblossomgirl.com
www.happenstancedesigns.blogspot.com

Inspirational photographerswww.maxwangerblog.com
www.carolinetran.net/blog
www.lydiachenphotography.com/wordpress
As wedding season draws near, I hope all you busy brides are staying organized and booking vendors early. It's competitive out there and I've unfortunately had to turn a few brides away due to already claimed dates. Get your bookings early, particularly if you are a summer bride. Hope this list helps!

A Familiar Face

I opened my favorite fashion magazine this week and was surprised yet delighted to see this ad for Maybelline Color Sensation Lipstick.

Aside from the beautiful pink shades offered, what really grabbed my attention was the face of this Asian beauty, model Shu Pei, as the face of a major mainstream brand. How refreshing to see someone with similar features and coloring to my own! I loved the use of soft pastel colors and the artful application of the eyeshadow- perfect for a spring bridal look! I just had to share this inspirational image with you.