Chinese Jewellery Factories Rake It In With
Replica Engagement Rings

post from Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings, Diamonds and Diamond Jewellery on 22 April 2011 11:55:46 PM. © Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings, Diamonds and Diamond Jewellery

The royal wedding has turned out to be such an unbelievable business opportunity for many of China?s jewellery stores. So many are laughing all the way to the bank because the sales of the sapphire and diamond ring look alikes are unprecedented. So for them, it?s a lot more than just a love story that [...]

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Brokeass Bride

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Four Seasons Denver Shoot with Studio JK
Photography

post from Hooked On Beauty on 22 April 2011 07:10:48 PM. © Hooked On Beauty

A few weeks back I was asked to be the Makeup Artist for a shoot at the Four Seasons Hotel Denver. The pics would be a part of their marketing materials as well as to provide future brides inspiration on the venue. Our beautiful model wore breathtaking gowns from Priscilla of Boston, and super-stylist Erin Ferris (Tanto Salon Denver) and I got her glammed out with 3 different looks. Here are a few of my favs from her first look and what I used to achieve it. I'll post parts 2 and 3 of the shoot later on.

First of all, big wow to Studio JK Photography, a Denver-based husband and wife team who rock my world with their brilliant captures. You can see why they travel the world photographing weddings, they'll be in Greece next month in fact.

Secondly, I used so many different products during the 10 hour shoot that it would take forever to highlight them all. Instead, I'll give with my 'hero' products for this look, and when I post the other 2 looks from the day, I'll do the same.

I'm working. And, apparently cross-eyed.

Gorgeous Colorado skyline in the background.

Pretty amazing right?

In a shoot like this when you change the model into different looks, you do so with the color aspects like eyes and lips, but typically leave the skin as is so I needed a primer that would hang on to whatever I was putting on top for the whole day. Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Light grabbed the makeup and kept it looking fresh. This was the first time I used their light version, it's as good as the original and absorbed right in.

I wanted a little more coverage and staying power after I applied her foundation so I went to one of my new favorite finds, Estée Lauder Double Wear Powder. It locked in the makeup and kept shine away for the entire day. No small feat when hot lights and tons of movement is involved.

I wanted her to have statement eyeliner (click on the 2nd pic to enlarge) so I laid down the groundwork for the liner's shape using a dark brown powder shadow and an angled brush. When I got it even, I went over it using Iman Luxury Liquid Eyeliner in onyx, a deep black with specks of shimmer that lightly glistens in the sun.

Klorane's Soothing Make-Up Removal Wipes helped me out big time. I needed a wipe that would remove all of her eye makeup quickly but also gently. If these wipes didn't remove makeup so easily, her eyes would have been red from rubbing and it would have taken me much longer to get her looking perfect. Even the waterproof mascara melted right away.

Look for our peacock-inspired part two very soon..

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Warehouse District Urban Engagement Session

post from YesBride Blog on 22 April 2011 05:35:41 PM. © YesBride Blog

Scott and Alyson have such a sweet love story: Scott first discovered Alyson’s Facebook profile through a mutual friend…you know just browsing around. He instantly wanted to get to know her and through a shared love of the same bands he was able to get her attention. The pair started as friends and after just [...]

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It Took A Village Of Special Event Artists To
Create My Table For The New York Horticultural Society 2011

post from A New York - Newport Wedding BLOG on 22 April 2011 05:11:08 PM. © A New York - Newport Wedding BLOG

A very special thanks to all the very talented artists that helped me create the table for the
The New York Flower Show Dinner Dance 2011 this year.

It's so exciting to take a drawing and bring it to life!

Fancy Face Event www.fancyfaces.com
Ostrich Feathers

Connie Duglin Linen www.ConnieDuglin.com
Table linen

Remarkable ?Rhinestone www.Remarkable?Rhinestone.?com
Rhinestones

Okamoto Studio www.okamotostudionyc.com
Ice Sculpture

Jacks And Pearls www.jacksandpearls.com
Custom Candles

Chameleon Chairs newyork.classicpartyrentals.com
Fanfare Chairs

Marilyn Monroe portrayed by Mary Ann Becker

Divas Little Helpers Mari O'Conner
Mario@nyc.rr.com
Hair and Makeup Artist

Tiadoro Jewelry
Ms Monroes Jewelry
tiadorojewelry.com

Borowski Muller Photographers
Greg Muller
info@BorowskiMullerPhotographers.com
( His Photos coming soon!)

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Things We Love: Weekly Links Volume #10

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Enjoy this week's collection of wedding inspiration!

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Diamond Nexus Labs: where science and bling
collide to bring you rock-hard awesome

post from Offbeat Bride on 22 April 2011 03:00:42 PM. © Offbeat Bride

This business has paid a fee to be listed on offbeatbride.com because they feel their wedding products and services are in-line with offbeat brides’ philosophies and needs … and I agree. Here’s more info about how advertising works on offbeatbride.com.

You science nerds will get a kick out of this: Diamond Nexus Labs makes diamond simulants that have the same hardness as diamonds (cutting glass, etc) and sparkle factor! Color me fascinated and color you in for a treat!

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How do royals do wedding giveaways

I've seen all manner of wedding giveaways here in the U.S., from ceramic knicknacks, to CD compilations of the couple's favorite music, to candy, to potpourri (my least favorite).

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Liz & Steven's road trip, biking, and hiking
honeymoon with the dogs

Liz & Steven wanted to honeymoon in the mountains of Colorado. They incorporated hiking, biking, sight-seeing, and, oh yeah, their three Border Collies!

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Inspiration Closet: Happy Easter!

Spring wedding flowers in vintage tins, soft photography by Jill Thomas, and some French macaroons, it's Easter and we're inspired!

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