bridal fashion report | the grand del mar

I had the pleasure of working with the beautiful girls at  Junebug Weddings  recently.  If you’re planning a wedding or just enjoy beautiful things,  it’s the place to go to find the best of the bridal world.  We had the pleasure of shooting their Fashion Report at the beautiful Grand Del Mar resort in San Diego.  Gorgeous day, gorgeous models, couture gowns, Oprah’s floral designer, award winning photographers, we had all the makings of a dreamy bridal editorial.  Here are a few of my favorite shots from the day..

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Our model Sterling had amazing skin and hair already but I used the following products to give her a little extra polish..

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To prep and prime her skin:

Embryolisse Lait Creme Moisturizer

Laura Mercier Oil Free Primer

M.A.C Strobe cream

NARS Luminizer in Laguna

Face Atelier Foundation (used sparingly)

Makeup Forever HD Powder

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The color to create her super natural look:

Yves Saint Laurent Ombres 5 Lumieres eye shadows in Sahara

M.A.C. Fluid Line eyeliner in Dip Down Brown

Smashbox Brow Tech To Go

NARS blush in Madly

Smith’s Minted Rose lip balm

M.A.C. Fix +

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To give her smooth/fine hair a matte texture, I used Alterna’s Thickening compound and a little salt water that we mixed up on the spot.

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To view the entire story, check out Junebug Weddings

Photography: Apertura Photography

Floral Design: tic tock Couture Florals and Event Styling

Hair & Make-Up: Erin Skipley 

Wedding Gowns: Monique Lhuillier, Vera Wang, Alina Pizzano

Model: Sterling from Next Model Management

Location: The Grand Del Mar, San Diego, CA

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a country wedding | elizabeth messina

A wonderful collaboration in the gorgeous wine country outside of Santa Barbara.   Photographer Elizabeth Messina, event designer Lisa Vorce, floral designer Mindy Rice, models Ashlyn Pearce (Vision) and Kyle Mullen (Heffner Managment), and me for hair and makeup.  It was an amazing team, the best of the best!

For Ashlyn’s super natural look, I kept the products to a minimum.  I prepped her skin with Laura Mercier’s Oil Free Primer, Tinted Moisturizer and Translucent Loose Powder, M.A.C. Cream Color Base in ‘Nude’, the perfect soft-peachy blush by NARS in ‘Sex Appeal’, M.A.C. eyeshadows in ‘Bronze’ and ‘Vanilla’, and M.A.C. lipstick in ‘Cherish’.  For her gorgeous ‘undone’ hair, I used a little Bumble and Bumble Styling Creme with Surf Spray to add texture.

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TRU LOVE | Elizabeth Messina

I’ve truly found my dream team in Los Angeles.  Working with photographer Elizabeth Messina was so inspiring.  It’s truly a beautiful thing when powerfully creative women bring their talents together.  Designers Lisa Vorse and Mindy Rice did a wonderful job with sets and locations.  Seeing how the two artists worked together was incredible, they make it look so easy! 

Elizabeth’s vision really came to life in TRU LOVE,  she is an amazing artist.   The story was shot in Santa Inez and several other locations in wine country.  Enjoy.

Special thanks to models Ashlyn Pearce (Vision) and Kyle Mullen (Heffner Managment) Lisa Pearce, Corinne Williams, Claire Pettibone, Ivy and Astor, Twigs and Honey, and stylist Alvin Stillwell.

For Ashlyn’s  naturally flawless look,  I prepped her skin with Laura Mercier’s Oil Free Primer, Tinted Moisturizer and Translucent Loose Powder, M.A.C. Cream Color Base in ‘Nude’, the perfect soft-peachy blush by NARS in ‘Sex Appeal’, M.A.C. eyeshadows in ‘Bronze’ and ‘Vanilla’, and M.A.C. lipstick in ‘Cherish’.  For her gorgeous ‘undone’ hair, I used a little Bumble and Bumble Styling Creme with Surf Spray to add texture.

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A French Film | St Julien L’Ars France

The Bride & Bloom Magazine :: Spring 2011 Shoot

From photgrapher Elizabeth Messina:

“this beautiful little film, takes “behind the scenes” imagery
to a whole other level…cinematographer KRISTEN* of BLISS
was completely unobtrusive & thoughtful while i created my photographs…
there is a gentle dance that takes place between artists who work side by side…
what i simply love about this BLISS piece is that it is completely & utterly
her own work of art….a delicate blend of the fashion shoot i conceptualized
(alongside a team of creatives: EDEN & ERIN SKIPLEY & FAYE DINSMORE
& JACK SNEED & LAUREN NAPIER) beautifully balanced with
moments that KRISTEN* found & created, and was able to
share her own vision through moving images…xoxo

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gowns by DAVID FIELDEN & lingerie by CLAIRE PETTIBONE
(filmed in the french countryside at CHATEAU ST. JULIEN L’ARS)

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The Bride and Bloom | Spring

I was so excited to see the spring issue of  The Bride & Bloom magazine, featuring a wonderful cover and editorial with photographer Elizabeth Messina and Faye Dinsmore, one of the most sought after models in the world .  It was a magic time, working and staying in the gorgeous Chateau St Julien L’ars in France.  Working along side an incredible crew to create a vintage inspired, modern love story… beautiful memories.

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Once Wed | Elizabeth Messina

A day well spent with amazing photographer Elizabeth Messina, shooting  Tinted Wedding Dresses for OnceWed.com.  The location was a beautiful estate in Santa Barbara.  Dresses from Vera Wang, Claire Pettibone, BHLDN, and Claire LaFaye.  The colors and textures are to die for.  I was absolutely in love with the flowers that Mindy Rice put together,  she incorporates so many natural elements/textures in her design.  The mushroom cake by Erica O’Brien was the perfect accent piece.



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Just Hitched

“Just Hitched” with photographer Kari Pearson for Seattle Metropolitan Bride and Groom + Portland Bride and Groom.   The day started bright and early on the ferry to Bremerton, studying tearsheets with the crew and getting inspired for a lovely day outside of the city.  The location was a quaint little farm by the beach.  Stylist Laura Cassidy made country magic with the wardrobe and accessories and art director Samantha Gardner kept us on track with great ideas, love those girls!  Stained lips and dewy natural skin for our model Teela (Photogenics LA), she was perfect.   Luminizing foundation + lip stain in Mango Crush by Stila.  Catering was provided by the amazing duo from Pic-Nic, who kept us in organic vegetarian cuisine all day long and topped off with Theo chocolates. I love my job.  It was a great day and love the photos!

Photography: Kari Pearson

Art Direction: Samantha Gardner

Stylist: Laura Cassidy

Set Styling: Alan and Jodi Davis

Makeup/Hair: Me!

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Get Hitched Give Hope 2010!

Join my team and I at The Four Seasons downtown Seattle 10/28/10 for the Get Hitched Give Hope benefit party, raising money for the Making Memories Foundation.  It’s the best excuse to get dressed up!!   I’m super excited to get the models ready for the couture bridal gowns and to visit with the other amazing wedding vendors who will be donating their products/services for the auction.  It’s going to be a great time, see you there!!

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Portland Bride and Groom – Swept Away

Another great shoot with my favorite girls at Seattle Metropolitan Bride and Groom and Portland Bride and Groom. Swept Away was shot by photographer Melissa O’hearn in her magical daylight studio in the Sodo district.  Gorgeous light, immaculate styling, set design by Steven Moore Designs, I didn’t want the day to end.   My inspiration for makeup and hair was windswept but softly sophisticated..

Photographer: Melissa O’hearn

Styling: Laura Cassidy and Jill Spitznass

Art Direction: Samantha Gardner

Props/Set Design: Steven Moore Designs

Hair and Makeup: Me!

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Voted Best Hair and Makeup – Seattle Bride Magazine

I WON!!  What an amazing honor to be voted Best Hair and Makeup for 2010, thank you Seattle Bride Magazine and every one who gave me their vote!  xoxo

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Seattle Bride – Best of 2010

The beautiful people at Seattle Bride Magazine want to know who you love the most!  Even though there are a zillion other things requiring your attention, please take a  minute to vote!

Erin Skipley /Bellatrix Studio for Best Hair and Makeup!

Tony & Giao in Seattle Bride’s Real Weddings

Photos by Sean Flannigan

Hair and Makeup by me!

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Seattle Metropolitan Bride and Groom – Party of Two

I love spending time with talented people, it’s the best part of doing my job.  The girls at Seattle Metropolitan Bride and Groom are wonderful!   I had the pleasure of working with them again on a recent bridal editorial with photographer Howard Petrella.

The shoot took place on a beautiful sunny day at Discovery Park.    We met early in the morning and then carpooled together in a big RV.  It was totally loaded with designer wedding dresses and gorgeous accessories, handpicked by Seattle Met’s Laura Cassidy and Jill Spitznass of Portland Bride and Groom.  It’s dizzying to watch how fast those two can style a model.

While I did hair and makeup in the RV, there was a fat Uhaul outside stuffed full of Props brought in by The Adventure School.

The art director Samantha Gardner did a beautiful job setting up the shots.

The car was brought in by a local collector, totally made the shoot!

Photography: Howard Petrella

Models: Erin [SMG], Eric [Heffner]

Prop Styling: The Adventure School

Hair and Makeup:  Me!

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Monique Lhuillier at Del Mar

Opening day at the Del Mar racetrack is an event that you have to experience once in your lifetime.  It’s an insane spectacle of crazy hats, dusty stilletto’s, and high stakes.   I headed down to Southern California to team up with the girls at Junebug weddings for an epic Fashion Report on one of the bridal industry’s hottest designers, Monique Lhuillier.  Luckily, the actual shoot took place the day after the madness…

Incredible gowns, veils, and accessories to die for..

Photography by: La Vie Photography
Wedding Dresses by: Monique Lhuillier
Jewelry and Accessories by: Erin Cole Couture
Bridal Bouquets by: Kathy Wright & Co.
Hair and Makeup by: Erin Skipley of Bellatrix Studio
Models: Amanda Wall at Look Models and Houda Shretah of Elite
Lighting Direction by: Blair deLaubenfels
Styling by: Christy Weber
Styling Assistant: Cassandra Santor
Location: the Del Mar Racetrack
Special thanks to Liz Robertson and the wonderful staff at Del Mar

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10/29 Let’s go to a good party!

Mark your calender’s for 10/29!  The beautiful girls behind Get Hitched, Give Hope have put together a first class event that’s not to be missed!   This year it will be bigger and better than ever, showcasing Seattle’s most talented wedding professionals and the chance to acquire their goods and services for a fraction (not to mention a perfect excuse to get dressed up with your girls, have a few drinks and mingle!).  Last year, the event raised $30,000 for the Making Memories Foundation, to grant wishes for terminally ill cancer patients.

Nothing kicks off the Fall like dressing up for a good party, and giving to a great cause!   My girls and I will be doing hair and makeup for the lovely models behind the scenes, we’ll see you there!

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Eliza and Steve

It’s a really cool thing when a wedding photographer gets married.  They’ve seen everything that’s out there, know people who know people, and the result is a super-fabulous unforgettable wedding. Eliza Truitt is one of Seattle’s most talented wedding photographers, and such a doll!!   It was an honor to do her hair and makeup for her wedding day.   Her photographer did an amazing job documenting the magic, Sean Flanigan.  LOVE these photos!

LOVE!! xo

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