A&S: A Storybook Wedding

Ana, whom I've known for half of my life, married her long time love Sean last month in a gorgeous wedding straight out of a fairytale. From her ball gown skirt, the animal statues, to the fountain in the lagoon, this really was a wedding dream come true! It was a pleasure working with Ana, her sweet sister Amy and their lovely mom all morning long in the beautiful guest house on the Nestldown property.

All three ladies requested fresh, bright-eyed looks with dewy skin. I applied gold and bronze eyeshadows, accented with clean caviar eyeliner. They all have long, yet fair lashes, so I added individual lashes for fullness, but not length. Accompanied by fresh peachy tones on the lips and cheeks, this summer look complimented the warm weather. 

Love their coordinating robes! 

Ana is all about family... "ohana" . Good thing, since Sean is one of 14 kids! Sean is an amazing guy who treats Ana like a princess. It's no wonder they had a storybook wedding (with a little Hawaiian twist).

We had a great time at the reception. These two pulled out all the stops for their guests. There was a slideshow, photobooth, an ice cream bar, delicious cake, giant glasses, silly hats, and glow sticks! The glow sticks were a hit with kids and adults alike. Highly recommend them!

It was a true joy for me see friends I haven't seen in years, and to witness one of my close friends marry the man of her dreams. Congratulations Ana! And now, I'll let you enjoy the photos of Ana and Sean's beautiful day...

 - Michaela

All images by Michael's Wedding Group.

Fall is Almost Here

You may have noticed it's been very quiet around here lately. Truth be told, we've been busy bees and haven't been able to update as much as we'd like. With one stylist down at Jenn's salon, she's been over booked with back to back appointments. I started a fun new weekday job that has me on the computer all day, so the last thing I want to do when I get home is be online.  

I'm also the new featured artist for Nofu Skin Studio and will be there a couple Saturdays a month. Make an appointment if you need a refresher on any application or just need some new colors. Also, if you're in need of a facial series before your big day, go see Susan at Nofu... she is a skin magician! 

But don't worry, we're still around, excited as ever about fall weddings (our favorite time of year) and gearing up for our very busy fall season! October 12th was one of our most requested dates this year (8 inquiries!), and we're looking forward to working with the special lady that booked us for that day. More on that later.

For now, enjoy these lovely photos taken by Emily Scannell of bride to be Stephanie. This photoshoot among the trees really got us in the mood for autumn! 

Don't you love the way she's looking at her fiance?  Stephanie is a busy professional who travels a lot for work. I think she has the cutest cheeks! She requested a natural, peachy look with emphasis on the lashes. Take a look at this last photo - it really shows off her eyes!

We'll be seeing Stephanie again soon and we couldn't be more excited!

-Michaela