1/26/11 -
WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce Beauty Entourage has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 for Hair & Make Up
Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.
Beauty Entourage stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.
“WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community,” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “With the annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud Beauty Entourage for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.”
We are happy to announce that Beauty Entourage is among the very best Hair & Make Up within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011.
For more information on the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Boudoir Show
I'm always looking for anything to inspire myself and my team and something fun to share with my clients. So, in search of something to do for my own anniversary I came across this idea of a Boudoir Photoshoot. I had to do some research because I had no idea what it entailed and my first thought was (after having a child) if I felt comfortable doing this and how naked do these things get lol.
My team and my models came together collectively to create the looks with things out of our own closets! Nothing is better than a room full of women brainstorming. It was great. The excitement once everything was set was overwhelming. I've put on my own shows before but, this one was so different. The main point was to have fun and exude confidence. Not for nothing thats the basis of a boudoir shoot.
It was a crazy day to say the least! We had a few regular color clients prebooked on this date and if anyone knows me, it's like pulling teeth to move an appointment and usually will never happen unless I'm deathly ill or have to get emergency surgery (which unfortunatly has happened lol) So, we did our models in between our clients on top of setting up the salon. Gave my regular clients some behind the scenes action lol. Needless to say they are never surprised by my ideas and the things we do and thought it was great to watch!
Everything was all set to go and the doors opened. We got a GREAT turnout! You never know with these things. Some hor'dourves, champagne, and a scavenger hunt to get girls mingling and get to know Beauty Entourage and Parsons Photography.
To kick off the show we introduced ourselves and the purpose of the event folowed by some give aways! My favorite idea I came up with was this HILLARIOUS game that turned out to be a hit with the guests. We had a team of two compete against each other. One person in the team was blindfolded and had to dress their other teammate with lingerie (over their clothing) give them an accessories and apply lipstick on them. Reminder, this was done blindfolded! When they were done they had to compete on the runway with their looks. It was great! Loved this part of the show...In the end we couldnt help but give them both a prize for participating in the fun.
(introducing ourselves. Me conquering my fear of public speaking)
Kayle (Hair Stylist & Make Up artist on my staff) I had this crazy idea to go braless and covered in pearls. There's no end to how far my girls will go with my crazy ideas..I love them! It ended up amazing and made for one of the top looks that were the talk of the show.
Kayle after we added her hair extensions for the second look
The whispers were great when the audience realized it was the same girl that had short hair before.
Kayle rockin out the short hair.
Luckily, one of my clients Diane, owner of Parsons Photography , had an appointment to get her color done and it gave me plenty of time to ask questions and pick her brain to see what this was all about. After talking with her I had other conversations with clients and found many women loved the idea but also had the same questions. So, the idea was created. Why not have a fashion show surrounding the idea of this kind of shoot and have Diane come shed some light on the topic. We came together and invited all of our clients to this exclusive invite only event that I hosted at my Salon in Newington. Let me just say how excited I was about this idea that I was actually having this show at my salon. I recently relocated to a larger space and the salon made for a PERFECT space for this kind of thing. (This is exactly what I dreamed of when I first laid eyes on the space) The date was set and the invites went out. We got an overwhelming response! I don't know about you but, there's not much to do in this state. Nothing is better then something different to do with the girls.
It was a crazy day to say the least! We had a few regular color clients prebooked on this date and if anyone knows me, it's like pulling teeth to move an appointment and usually will never happen unless I'm deathly ill or have to get emergency surgery (which unfortunatly has happened lol) So, we did our models in between our clients on top of setting up the salon. Gave my regular clients some behind the scenes action lol. Needless to say they are never surprised by my ideas and the things we do and thought it was great to watch!
Everything was all set to go and the doors opened. We got a GREAT turnout! You never know with these things. Some hor'dourves, champagne, and a scavenger hunt to get girls mingling and get to know Beauty Entourage and Parsons Photography.
To kick off the show we introduced ourselves and the purpose of the event folowed by some give aways! My favorite idea I came up with was this HILLARIOUS game that turned out to be a hit with the guests. We had a team of two compete against each other. One person in the team was blindfolded and had to dress their other teammate with lingerie (over their clothing) give them an accessories and apply lipstick on them. Reminder, this was done blindfolded! When they were done they had to compete on the runway with their looks. It was great! Loved this part of the show...In the end we couldnt help but give them both a prize for participating in the fun.
(The girls not really sure what to think of my game as I'm explaining the rules)
(game on!)
I just have to give credit in between this photo. My little sister inspired this whole idea!! This is a game she introduced me to over the summer. pics to prove it! lol <3
Thanks Cheyenne!!! <3
ok, back to the show...The girls are struttin their stuff here.
Next up SHOWTIME!!!! I can't say enough about my models..Some of the girls\we knew from other shows we've done. (most models we use are past bridal clients usually that stick around for the fun lol) We also had some new additions to the ladies and even some of our very own BE staff bared all!!
To respect the privacy of the models I only have some to share:
Candy girl (Rachel one of our make up artists/Hair Stylists)
Love this girl. She worked that run way! She was a teacher and even surprised us with her apple she hid at the end of the runway lol gotta love the dedication to character!
The whispers were great when the audience realized it was the same girl that had short hair before.
The show was a HUGE success and I look forward to doing more events like this and then some. It was incredibly fun and ispiring. Thank you to Diane of Parsons Photography , the models that made this show so amazing, and the guests that attended and inspired me to continue doing events. <3 Nothing like the feeling after such an accomplishment.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
2011 Accessories and Hair Trends
I will start that all brides need to be trendsetters. When you design your wedding, make it personal to you and set your own trends. Invariably, however, many want to know what is predicted to the newest trends in weddings for 2011. Here is what we have seen that is predicted to hit the aisle!~Trends for the aisle in 2011~
Hair Acessories
Head Bands~ I have to say personally I love that headbands are hitting the aisle! There are some pretty fierce ones out there! Headbands can be incorporated into just about any style. Most commonly seen on the runway are with more sleek style or styles with just some soft texture. That is the best way to wear them because if you have too much going on with the hair it takes away from the headband. DIY tip: Head to Michaels art's and crafts and Joanne Fabrics. You can easily find a simple cloth heaband or even ribbon and bling it out or hot glue a flower to it.
Hair Pins~ Hair pins are smaller accessories that can add a subtle touch to a simple style or add multiple pieces into a more complicated style to make the texture stand out more. This a great option to add in if your not doing a veil or after you take out your veil add into your hair easily for a different look.
Big Flowers~ Also, a BIG trend and one of my favorites. BIG flowers. Not just any flower, you need an oversized flower! They can be attached to a headband or just by themselves pinned in. Go for a more dramatic vintage look with feathers attached as well.
All of these trends are just the latest of whats to come for 2011..Whether it suits what are your tastes is yours to decide and for us to help you with along the way! Thanks so much for reading!!
Hair Acessories
Head Bands~ I have to say personally I love that headbands are hitting the aisle! There are some pretty fierce ones out there! Headbands can be incorporated into just about any style. Most commonly seen on the runway are with more sleek style or styles with just some soft texture. That is the best way to wear them because if you have too much going on with the hair it takes away from the headband. DIY tip: Head to Michaels art's and crafts and Joanne Fabrics. You can easily find a simple cloth heaband or even ribbon and bling it out or hot glue a flower to it.
Big Flowers~ Also, a BIG trend and one of my favorites. BIG flowers. Not just any flower, you need an oversized flower! They can be attached to a headband or just by themselves pinned in. Go for a more dramatic vintage look with feathers attached as well.
Hair Trends
The soft textured look will still be a popular choice but Straight styles will be making a strong presence this year. Straight hair pulled loosely in a chignon ( a folded bun) or hair that is bulled back and pinned with larger curls. More of a sleek finished look in comparison to the messy "undone" look that was popular for 2010.
All of these trends are just the latest of whats to come for 2011..Whether it suits what are your tastes is yours to decide and for us to help you with along the way! Thanks so much for reading!!
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