tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91736816633097070332023-12-30T17:19:38.156-05:00Cotton Rouge - blog of Makeup Artist, Katie CottonKatie Shawger Cotton is a professional makeup artist and hair stylist in Greenville South Carolina. She moved to the Upstate from Los Angeles where she worked professionally as an artist in the entertainment industry but she and her husband wanted a different lifestyle for their family. Here in her blog, she shows some of her latest work, shares her favorite products and will gives tutorials and tips! View Katie's website at www.CottonRouge.comKatie Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06911646770300122032noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173681663309707033.post-66520533948119537082012-06-17T23:57:00.003-04:002012-06-17T23:57:22.918-04:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My blog is moving! My newly designs website (ok, i'm still constantly revising it, but still!) has a built in blog platform. I will be posting the majority of my work using that blog from now on. Thanks so much!<br />
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You can find my blog directly at <a href="http://www.cottonrouge.com/blog">www.cottonrouge.com/blog</a></div>Katie Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894289935422787504noreply@blogger.com56tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173681663309707033.post-28241403723104563252012-01-11T10:47:00.002-05:002012-01-11T10:50:55.947-05:00Got the Dry Skin Blues?<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:officedocumentsettings> <o:allowpng/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves/> <w:trackformatting/> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:donotpromoteqf/> <w:lidthemeother>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:lidthemeasian>JA</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:lidthemecomplexscript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> 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mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language:JA;} </style> <![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span >This article has been written entire by me. If you wish to use any portion of it, please be sure to credit me, Katie Cotton of Cotton Rouge. (and let me know, so I can check it out!)</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Got the dry skin blues? I hear ya! My own skin is incredibly dry and also sensitive to both many ingredients in cosmetics and skin care products as well as adverse weather conditions. In other words…. My skin isn’t exactly my friend. Not fun for a makeup artist! But I will say that it has helped me to provide the best to my clients. Before any product (skin care or makeup wise) goes into my kit, it gets tested on my own skin first. If my skin doesn’t like it, it doesn’t go into my kit. So at least I know that my kit is pretty sensitive skin friendly!<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Over the years of dealing with my own skin drama, I’ve picked up a few tips and tricks! Since many experience the dry skin blues this time of year, I wanted to share them with you! Remember that flaking or cracking skin is a sign of DAMAGED skin! Its not just that it’s dry, it is actually damaged. You need to repair the skin barrier. So simply smoothing on lotion isn’t going to do the trick, you are only adding some moisture to some dead skin sells that are still sitting there. So here are some tips to fix the damage without seeing a specialist. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-align: center;text-indent: -0.25in; "><!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span><!--[endif]-->Drink plenty of water. This is by far my biggest downfall because I really really really don’t like water. I know, it may be weird, but I just don’t like it! So I must force myself to drink it. Often times in winter and cooler months, your body doesn’t sweat as much, therefore you may not “feel” the thirst as your body becomes dehydrated. You also aren’t using a cool drink of water to help cool your body down from summer heat. But your skin, your poor poor skin IS dehydrated as all that moisture and humidity of the summer is not hydrating your skin and therefore you skin really needs you to drink that water! So get to it. (now reminding myself I better go grab a glass!) OH, and the coffee and even tea that you love to drink in the winter for it’s warm comfy-ness… also not your skins friend. Caffeine is a diuretic. I wont go into all the mumbo jumbo of that, but overall it means your kidneys process more of it out that you retain. It’s definitely not a substitute for water (though how I wish it was!) Same thing goes for smoking and alcohol which luckily for me, aren’t my vices.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;text-indent: -0.25in; "><!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span><!--[endif]-->Considering switching out your cleanser to a non foaming one. Cleansers that suds up have loads of detergents in them to make them bubble and later. Detergents dry out your skin. So while you may feel like those bubbles make you nice and clean, they also dry out your skin. This includes shampoos and body washes, though non suds versions of those are slightly harder to come by.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;">My favorite for face wash is Aveeno Calming Cream cleanser. If you are breakout prone, try the Aveeno Clear Complexion cream cleanser. For body washes and shampoos, read the label and see if you can find sulfate free products.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;text-indent: -0.25in; "><!--[if !supportLists]-->3.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span><!--[endif]-->Exfoliate! Perhaps this should have been listed as number 2, but I really feel like the switch to a cream cleanser that I made years ago on the advise of my dermatologist made a ginormous difference. But exfoliating is also key to removing the dead skin cells that have built up. Use a gentle one and don’t go overboard. The Clear Complexion facial cleanser I mentioned above does have tiny granules in it that will help to exfoliate. I like to swap that out with the non exfoliating ones because I feel like if I am always exfoliating, I expose too much new skin. New skin is the most sensitive. So maybe go on an exfoliate every 3 or 4 days. Find the pattern that works best for you and your skin. We are all different.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;text-indent: -0.25in; "><!--[if !supportLists]-->4.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span><!--[endif]-->While we are on the subject of washing… watch all that hot water! I know it feels oh so good in the cold months, but the hot water does nothing for you skin. The hotter the water, the more it wicks away the natural oils of your skin which only makes dryness worse. Same thing goes for long showers. Try to keep them short and to the point and warm but not hot and also avoid over doing like multiple showers and face washes in a day.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;text-indent: -0.25in; "><!--[if !supportLists]-->5.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span><!--[endif]-->Make sure to moisturize – and continue to read those labels and look for lotions without sulfate in them. This may seem slightly daunting as so many have sulfates in them, but particularly those with sensitive skin should steer clear of sulfates whenever possible. Also avoid those with alcohol in them as they also can dry out the skin. Personally, I skip the lotions all together! I use pure oils you can find at health food stores or specialty online shops. My personal favorite is Evening Primrose Oil (which is fine in a lot of high quality lotions). After washing I simply put a couple drops on clean fingers and smooth it over my skin. Other great oils to use are Jojoba Oil, which I believe is the closest oil to skins natural sebum though don’t quote me on that! If it isn’t the closest to it out of all oils, it’s at least very close! Hazelnut, Avocado, Grapeseed and Olive Oil are also good options. It is also most beneficial to moisturize on freshly clean skin. If your skin is still damp (not wet and dripping, that will only dilute your moisturizer) you will trap some of that moisture from being damp into your skin.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;text-indent: -0.25in; "><!--[if !supportLists]-->6.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span><!--[endif]-->Silicones CAN be your friend. They can also be your enemy. Personally, I do love products with silicones. The silicone molecule actually sits on top of the skin, trapping moisture inside. So this is a good thing! However, it can trap dirt and dead skin cells inside as well, which is not a good thing (obviously!) so make sure your skin is clean before applying silicone products and you are good to go! A special note to add is a lot of conditioners have silicones in them as well. Do you get the dreaded bacne (pimples and such on your back or chest)? Make sure that you wash your skin focusing on back and chest AFTER you’ve rinsed the conditioner completely from your hair. I can almost guarantee this will help your blemish problems. Same things goes for your face. Wash your face AFTER rinsing all conditioner from your hair. This will help with any pimples you might get on your forehead and hairline.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;text-indent: -0.25in; "><!--[if !supportLists]-->7.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span><!--[endif]-->Now that we’ve chatted about how to get that skin nice and supple from the get go, lets chat about some makeup alternatives to help in the winter months. As mentioned before, a lot of makeup has silicones in them…. So that’s a help. Just as mentioned… make sure they go on clean skin! My 2 absolute favorite traditional foundations (I say traditional because I am using airbrush the majority of the time on set and photo shoots and I wouldn’t want my clients to be thinking… well that’s not what she used on me) is Makeup ForEver’s HD foundation and Face Atelier foundation. Both do have silicones in them and can be quite moisturizing. They also come in a wide color range.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;text-indent: -0.25in; "><!--[if !supportLists]-->8.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span><!--[endif]-->Use cream based products when possible. Cream Cheek colors (my personal favorite is the Multiple by Nars. They come in many colors and are just fab. 2<sup>nd</sup> up would be the convertible cheek colors by Stila. When cheeks are already dry, I find that these just give a little bit more moisture. They also blend beautifully with the above foundations! When applying, rub the color between your fingers (it warms the product and helps it to blend better) and then apply to the apple/ball of your cheek first and then blend up and out with your fingers. Also to note… ring finger is best because it is weakest causing the least amount of pull on your skin.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;text-indent: -0.25in; "><!--[if !supportLists]-->9.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span><!--[endif]-->Again with those cream based products… cream eye shadows are great for dry eyelids. I know you don’t think of eyelids as being dry, particularly if you are young, but now that I’ve entered my 30’s I can definitely see that extra dryness there. Another bonus to cream based shadows is they are pretty long wearing. Even in summer months, I often put cream based shadows under shadows to help up the color potency of the dry shadow as well as the long wear. My favorite cream based shadows include Bobbi Brown, Benefit and the MAC paint pots.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-align: center;text-indent: -0.25in; "><!--[if !supportLists]-->10.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span><!--[endif]--> Last but not least, remember too that dry skin is not necessarily a winter thing. Why does it happen more in winter? For one, the air outside is less humid. But for another… the ways you stay warm (a fireplace, furnace, etc) are adding dry heat to the air which is only furthering your dry skin suffering. I’m not saying just be cold and don’t turn on your furnace! Just be aware of the changes. If you start when winter starts, you’ll have less repairing to do. :D<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Well, it was a long winded post, but hopefully these tips will have the dry skin itches gone and you feeling beautiful and radiant!<o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Katie Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894289935422787504noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173681663309707033.post-77798046844860557752011-11-07T23:42:00.004-05:002011-11-07T23:49:32.490-05:00I will get better at posting, i will get better at posting...<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I feel like i should be writing this across the walls of my home (which we are currently painting... yea for fresh looks!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But this time I mean it! Ok, I always mean it but as the wedding season winds down I feel like I may actually be able to follow thru. At least a little. :D</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I do have some fun news... I recently won the Makeup Artist of the Week award on Model Mayhem. This is my 2nd honoring win. And yes... I will get around to sharing more photos from the shoots below. They were super fun!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJxpTSSGl9gAht2oFXFKjsbXy_MhtC1ZcoSsYkJSN9HHNMVYlLtCzR5IJndk034E9OCt_waguBsKue7Z8l53Xdz1wpq_AgeoN2cAsEBVM8m6bMZluGO5av-x9y3kQKx1dZMYf1TNLd9r4/s400/310623_270200003024939_141833145861626_807085_893080014_n.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672481680707960114" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); text-decoration: underline; display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 229px; " /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I will also be a participating vendor at the U Designs Drop In Bridal Event tomorrow evening (November 8th) at Grace Hall in downtown Greer. I will be doing some airbrush demos, so if you are a bride to be in the Upstate of South Carolina, you should come! Even starts at 6:30!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And one last thing before I go... I am curious to know what my readers are most interested in reading from my blog... seeing photos of work? Tutorials? Product reviews? mix it up?</div><div style="text-align: center;">I want your suggestions afterall without you i'm just typing to the wind!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Send your suggestions to makeupbykatie @ yahoo .com with the subject blog suggestions</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks so much everyone!!!</div>Katie Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894289935422787504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173681663309707033.post-65962552377987780662011-09-16T10:36:00.003-04:002011-09-16T10:55:00.937-04:00Makeup for the Weekend Tips<div style="text-align: center;">Once upon a time... (ok, 1 time) i posted a makeup tip on a Friday. I had quite a few people suggest I do it every friday. Welllll... since Friday's are my prep day for the weekend wedding warrior (AKA, me) sometimes i forget. But I do love the idea!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I posted on Facebook asking if anyone had a question and got 2 right away... SO, i'm going to answer both. :D</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Question 1: How do you put on eyeliner without looking like a goth girl?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I had to silently laugh about that one! The biggest thing, is that you probably arent using the right eyeliner. Now i'm not saying you have to go out and spend 20 bucks on an eyeliner, but if it doesnt say smudge proof or waterproof, chances are you going to look a little bit like you belong in Blondie.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Typically, eyeliner pencils like to "melt" when they get warm. And unfortunately, skin gets warm so therefore, the liner smudges down a bit further than you'd like by midday.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I most often use a cream based eyeliner and a brush. This sets far more quickly and it's going to run away from you. Lots of companies make these now. Even Maybelline has one (that i havent tried, but i've heard good things). My preference is MAC's fluidline in blacktrack for a seriously all day stay. 2nd up is Stila's smudgepot in black.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Is you dont feel coordinated enough to use a cream liner and a brush, try setting your eyeliner with a bit of dark shadow. It doesnt have to be a black shadow, a very dark brown will do the trick (my fav is Showstopper from MAC). You can use a small brush and pat the shadow on top of the eyeliner. This will set it. Think of it like you set your foundation with powder so it stays put. :D</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Question number 2: "What is the best way to cover up blemishes so that they don't look like makeup caked scabs?"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">OMG you guys are funny! Well, here's the first thing... don't pick at blemishes to create scabs in the first place! I know i know, it's hard, but really, try to leave them be so you dont get the crusted blemish. Because as much as you can do to cover color, there really is very little to cover texture. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The first part of my answer, really isnt going to help you do it on your own. But i have to put it in there for those who hire me to do their makeup! I cover all blemishes with my airbrush. It's the absolute best for longevity and without the oils and such that normal concealers have, the airbrush foundation truly STICKS to the blemish and doesnt wear off like other concealors. Whats more, is because the airbrush sprays such a fine thin layer (i feel an article about airbrush coming on!) and it's buildable, it doesn't add texture and it has full cover coverage. </div><div style="text-align: center;">SO, stressed out brides and models... you can relax a smidge because I can fully cover those uninvited guests so that they are unnoticed on your big day or photoshoot!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now, for those wanting to take care of those pesky buggers at home. As already mentioned, STOP PICKING! And really truly resit the urge to just pick the scab off so that you have a smoother surface to cover with makeup because you are only going to give yourself a little scar which will just be a darkened area of skin that will last 3-4 times as long as that blemish will.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wash the area well each night (with an exfoliator, but dont OVER exfoliate) and then put a good moisturizer on. Be really focus on moisturizing the blemished area so that it doesnt dry out and get so scabbed. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Next when doing your makeup routine, if you can get away with just putting a dense powder over it, it will look less cakey. If that isnt an option, or you really need more color coverage, apply the concealer with a small brush in a dotted fashion. You can pat around the edges of the blemish with a clean finger to fade out the concealer. This gives a better texture plus the brush strokes will just take the makeup right back off where you have applied. Then dust a powder on top (lightly again, just pat it over). These steps will help the concealer last longer and also will help it to not look so crusty. :D</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a wonderful weekend everyone!</div>Katie Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894289935422787504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173681663309707033.post-68583328892367012922011-09-02T10:57:00.003-04:002011-09-02T11:12:32.303-04:00A lot going on with Cotton Rouge!<div style="text-align: center;">Where in the world has the summer gone? Well I know that I have certainly been busy with lots of weddings, photo shoots and the like. Not to mention the fact that summer time means no school for my kids so I did try to spend as much time as possible with them at the pool and just outside having fun in between consultations, shoots, weddings and such! It was definitely a fun but busy busy summer!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now that school is back in session, my working schedule seems to be busier than ever with fall weddings! I'm so thrilled to be a part of these ladies lives on their important day!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Luckily, fall also means school for my boys so my hopes are to be a lot better about updating my blog! But as always, i do get the chance to update my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cottonrouge">Facebook page</a> more which has gotten to over 500 likers so thanks so much fans!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In other fun news, I recently connected with a new company, <span class="yiv1172440007Apple-style-span"><span style="line-height: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">PageantDesigns.com! Pageant Designs is a division of <a href="http://www.dimitradesigns.com/">Dimitra Designs</a>, which is a company that many of my past brides had told me about after purchasing their dressed and or accessories from them. Let me tell you, they have GORGEOUS items! But <a href="http://www.dimitradesigns.com/">Dimitra Designs</a> of course isnt all bridal, they also are one of the biggest suppliers for Proms, Pageants and other special event wear! Now with their new website, </span></span></span></span><span class="yiv1172440007Apple-style-span"><span style="line-height: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://pageantdesigns.com">PageantDesigns.com</a> is definitely South Carolina's source for elegant evening gowns and other pageant accessories. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="yiv1172440007Apple-style-span"><span style="line-height: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">They have<a href="http://www.pageantdesigns.com/tony-bowls-pageant-dress-collection.html">Tony Bowls pageant dresses</a></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> and other </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.pageantdesigns.com/pageant-dresses.html">pageant dresses</a></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> that are just beyond gorgeous! But truly, whatever you need is, from the dress to the shoes to the jewelry and more, they have you covered!</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="yiv1172440007Apple-style-span"><span style="line-height: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">
<br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="yiv1172440007Apple-style-span"><span style="line-height: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">You can also check out some of their blogs, <a href="http://bridesandbeauties.blogspot.com/">Brides and Beauty</a> and <a href="http://dimitradesigns.net/dressprom/">DressProm.net</a> for more inspiration no matter what your occasion is!</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="yiv1172440007Apple-style-span"><span style="line-height: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">
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<br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 13px; font-size: medium;">Have a wonderful weekend everyone!!!</span></span></div>Katie Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894289935422787504noreply@blogger.com183tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173681663309707033.post-60841575934371596202011-07-24T22:06:00.012-04:002011-07-24T22:36:19.972-04:00A little bit of my photography...<div style="text-align: center;">So as many of you know, I have been dabbling in photography for the better part of a year now. I will never ever ever leave my love of makeup and never intend on leaving makeup artistry as my main business, however I have loved playing with the camera!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Recently, I have a bridal client who was not going to be getting bridal portraits or engagement pictures done. Her photographer is a family friend who is not even from this area. He will be coming in and taking photos of the wedding and everything but nothing prior to that.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I know all of this because I was careful to find out this info prior to saying, well I'll take some for you! I would never want to step on any toes!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyhoo - I did do Bobbi Jo's makeup and hair before her engagement shoot and then we headed to Greer City Park to take a few fun shots. Given that close to sunset photography is not something I've had a lot of practice in, I felt the shots turned out ok and I decided to share them here! :D</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We started in downtown greer...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwWHpCkMs5KO_Ve-EnJfNAsLgPiUBSvDzbGoE5PsFDsbfM0yUIVQpYXmmL8X0snSGzFMCn_dWHO_Yd3i5HU_mM77yWCF9rwLeVRt1XMr3HDeugZX91Ft9v9v0EHeOkcVuAeGNaRHhyV1c/s1600/IMG8439cp2-L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwWHpCkMs5KO_Ve-EnJfNAsLgPiUBSvDzbGoE5PsFDsbfM0yUIVQpYXmmL8X0snSGzFMCn_dWHO_Yd3i5HU_mM77yWCF9rwLeVRt1XMr3HDeugZX91Ft9v9v0EHeOkcVuAeGNaRHhyV1c/s400/IMG8439cp2-L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633112688585928866" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDm_k-BqaWC5kT1nMWvyQIFk8sQUmmYjHJJlc1sW4eCDi58bP7P9mAxeRvf6ljWsMDG4H3cHbl0bDpymXw00joh9LHOq5qN1qsNAlwDhIqz2fs6wSl4DhNFIy-0JaZS-ezlX5MtE-bccQ/s1600/IMG8422-L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDm_k-BqaWC5kT1nMWvyQIFk8sQUmmYjHJJlc1sW4eCDi58bP7P9mAxeRvf6ljWsMDG4H3cHbl0bDpymXw00joh9LHOq5qN1qsNAlwDhIqz2fs6wSl4DhNFIy-0JaZS-ezlX5MtE-bccQ/s400/IMG8422-L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633112692613653346" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And then it was time to get some more personality into the photos...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I broke the ice first by telling Jack's (my 5 year old) favorite joke. It worked!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnxB1RCdZkwJyZCfeySmpHessTJT1nSs0ZZnKHSED36Cw7esMW111tmkk5ktf1J-36c3kQxktoseBPT3-QGjuaKMtcr6SM7o5WAsMopjwauF8xKlZSQo8_gNJ5zDV5dL_a5ntDgGLWrKc/s400/IMG8458-Edit-L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633108686989927490" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Here's the same location... the shot i'm showing now has a bit of color processing which i just love to do. The photos are all being given to the couple in standard editting as well. :D</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1SNWi2LnQ21t29mBfG0gvsRTRNDFSX6XgPjoHn_o7ZqhTneBhI9tpIjhS2NUKa6EbMrLqD7OoSLfqZBZYKaAxxSVx6i7dlK14-tKPJx_dDnf-ffyn1XiNlcCsH7bPzxqUeDwNFiSDWMM/s400/IMG8459-L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633108884589371666" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Next we changed the scenary a bit and went to the grassy knoll area in front of the clock tower...</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6INiueWNuoRUljUYlm0LffiNb2ViQ1IcjYsDjw-gzF0q-MG6GQl7L8HHg99B6SAr35Q5-2FSOUbmy9K36cmSxBmhQ7K-5O_2lXv5KSnU3QC-4iYdMDgo8x2yyriE_A8cZkEZx-ETtQjI/s1600/IMG8708-Edit-L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6INiueWNuoRUljUYlm0LffiNb2ViQ1IcjYsDjw-gzF0q-MG6GQl7L8HHg99B6SAr35Q5-2FSOUbmy9K36cmSxBmhQ7K-5O_2lXv5KSnU3QC-4iYdMDgo8x2yyriE_A8cZkEZx-ETtQjI/s400/IMG8708-Edit-L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633109211827677394" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuKnl-eAaBQprqywP3pZAhXO9Z6lpU5a3rhChyphenhyphenmApNV2InNe-0dek-FFdkyVp8chuSr4YkY6vtzedAhc0ydTpr_2Gyd8p2GejGJ3i8WThxuWJQdN9ebQXTs0B00zrs34MnbFECXl1Kh7E/s1600/IMG8519-Edit-L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuKnl-eAaBQprqywP3pZAhXO9Z6lpU5a3rhChyphenhyphenmApNV2InNe-0dek-FFdkyVp8chuSr4YkY6vtzedAhc0ydTpr_2Gyd8p2GejGJ3i8WThxuWJQdN9ebQXTs0B00zrs34MnbFECXl1Kh7E/s400/IMG8519-Edit-L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633109208777299026" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hehe, i was determined to get this shot.... we actually got it a few different ways. :D</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then we moved over to a small pond area... i love the shot below because to me it looks like a clip from a movie. :D</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0OYSL_7beeG8TVA7gJfyXzTi9qY4Ebf2peKJVbNzsTmawcK4erYteptvsIVzniEUvelqwBONca7ebyACIuKnkT_bLxX8GTrNgDMvnWEIPn7iCqWf93lWXf8Yt4el2LWTv1FppPOcpDck/s1600/IMG8670-L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0OYSL_7beeG8TVA7gJfyXzTi9qY4Ebf2peKJVbNzsTmawcK4erYteptvsIVzniEUvelqwBONca7ebyACIuKnkT_bLxX8GTrNgDMvnWEIPn7iCqWf93lWXf8Yt4el2LWTv1FppPOcpDck/s400/IMG8670-L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633109516286948466" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a>Walking along the tracks<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6e4Ucgtbc6abEqpMZ_LzOq_do7sENqCTMYcq9v_3NsVhQEBafx1uUc-HumimY159hJw60vFQ-u75yVjHYHhMF7FnXCCW3CWuk-HOJXkBLTnj_phaliUVPayXg3qTvALWHx7m2EtUr2tQ/s1600/IMG8602-Edit-L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6e4Ucgtbc6abEqpMZ_LzOq_do7sENqCTMYcq9v_3NsVhQEBafx1uUc-HumimY159hJw60vFQ-u75yVjHYHhMF7FnXCCW3CWuk-HOJXkBLTnj_phaliUVPayXg3qTvALWHx7m2EtUr2tQ/s400/IMG8602-Edit-L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633109514182849202" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a>And now for some really fun shots...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Bobbi Jo really loved fountains and wanted some shots with the fountain in them.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">After we were done shooting... I asked if they minded getting wet! Both thought it was a very fun idea (i think the bride may have thought it was a little more fun than the groom! ha!)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">The shots we got were so fun!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHSqBBZse0lLyCnuudVj6SELHYHBlKiyZ02m3HqcV-xnYeqN0hgsAWCQlb-LoQA3w0iSzoew6T1b9tv__yoEnUd8ZH4BBKBIMbMDOSlFa0WwsZA-5f-_F-W1tVKYVTyRaGoVyABJuu0iA/s400/fountain+double.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633111079198575490" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 302px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><div style="text-align: center; ">And after the fun pretty shots, we had fun!</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWyJcXOFuY7kg9Ys62bA1OaO8mBviM6EEgJskUvLln0y5ytd3wnIHDY4jGmGrsI6RTFwnZp1hhm-HkThcfz_i1JjT5FDo-6Vrd3Abg8ofrSoImoeX4ynVazEW1EhPp0ZcuS626Ff5bpbA/s400/IMG8507-L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633111586977367490" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Then after a lot of fun shots of them totally getting wet... i got a shot which may be one of my favorite pictures i've ever taken! Now if i could just decide my favorite edit of it!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs8O0wn9rcx79I-date4awXr7NrgPMTcsgsj3BKCfT3RFnhOfYtyure5Rs3oZEmfU7ATMRHj13D1YiGiXdtqWFtl0nXOaryPbT-Y_NZYgMjNuQ7ngeThDZFeciH4Fil_t5IEa8QeZaFxg/s400/kiss+3+way.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633111931275102418" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 200px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I think my favorite is the middle... the color processed one... because i just love that look, but the older photo look kinda steals my heart as well! Which do you like?</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht_kOs6a7SLrDPA3kQCGkcnjWQcNCop7w9MDIhRBcP_5LbVPjWU0_gw_0lgtAfHjjEkT5dZs3tN7QEcc6KHOU3b-d5pADFAvSg5F6wowW7kNLL4340DKakiZILRiLDEG5VaPWSNbPUAvw/s400/IMG8739cp2-L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633112322434621346" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">or</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUXmzgAtrd7tT0CPW6xSeJRlaX1xWBZRzGFNUTcrYib8LPOwj7OHTPyHjcP1E41wDQgXrxEV5Cj29bBz8skvK8pttiFaRkuUIau7sck3aF4q9AOffP2c2V3hsl0vy8sUhoHwfBgggqIi0/s400/IMG8739aged-L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633112442533099554" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">just another fun shot of the soaked couple!</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVxbRDHaBaVS6anVZXo1eX7HaCYGWPqZ_4wi6DeEKrsSoP1IQoSarx4fmGS3kSZ4BLPUvTkZ0rbcv95f7AMgqbBYoA2kknIXEmkMn_-80uTW0GhspDsA3XtoVWL1IaPVQeyLELVGiIOJE/s400/IMG8738-L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633111814346284610" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">So thats it! My first ever engagement shoot which a super fabulous couple!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I've already done some bridal pictures of Bobbi Jo, but I cant post those until after her wedding in August. Wouldnt want the groom to see early!! Just in case!</span></span></div>Katie Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894289935422787504noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173681663309707033.post-27102478121873035622011-07-15T10:53:00.003-04:002011-07-15T11:06:04.142-04:00Fashion Shoot with Brian Miller Photography<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Recently I had the honor of doing a super fun fashion shoot with Brian Miller Photography and Jennifer McAbee in Spartanburg, South Carolina.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When I was first contacted by Brian to do the shoot, he told me the direction he wanted to go with Jennifer. It was just a fun, edgy, and a little bit rock idea, as Jennifer (a fab model) had a lot more of glam and pinup style in her portfolio and we wanted to shake things up a bit.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then... the idea of a mohawk came into play (i think it was Jennifer's idea). Brian says to me, she has really long hair, can you make a mohawk? Oh yes... yes i can.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Introducing as I have dubbed it... the Rock the Hawk shoot!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF87Qhm6PUujNIq9RgN_hrZRqcrvnrF461Hvhej_GzcyjlFsF6rwzd8DmQFFoF_6SKhSyIgBTrg8UybwLrePQlyB4FmhtmXvCOj9wAEZz8frvCIQBkIl61vmUF5yYLeHo_q35euQglPk4/s400/261201_10150716982640417_545495416_20847350_4373122_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629593230521573426" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Here's a shot after i had finished the makeup and I was at work getting that MoHawk up there!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Here's another favorite...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi94H0z5OU9YdX4k5wFx5zZKSC2KlpxAoZfA9QRlXzyK83zF2izD0e4kwI5l12nPPrsLPJHRlGVl5AiN945gqGK0Z3OtqdI8gp7a1xYz6HuuvtFv4x1VuIHWckggg48IYwS_hyphenhyphenhlYAb_ok/s400/269993_10150715775890417_545495416_20833697_3940302_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629594050589504290" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 278px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRrxtK8hMEzr3uphLS3_FlzvNv2A39TIM8chm1tXd2R7sT-aVA6nMRuDOjucLp21XaGH_95_ZUoIzC7ItydW_ds4vHa3yQngDs1Ad63pisdFbrKoy5NZGtli-1KMZckmLIbfIxOXW2cWE/s1600/271032_10150716980810417_545495416_20847328_2846686_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRrxtK8hMEzr3uphLS3_FlzvNv2A39TIM8chm1tXd2R7sT-aVA6nMRuDOjucLp21XaGH_95_ZUoIzC7ItydW_ds4vHa3yQngDs1Ad63pisdFbrKoy5NZGtli-1KMZckmLIbfIxOXW2cWE/s400/271032_10150716980810417_545495416_20847328_2846686_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629594061713126354" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 278px; " /></a><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">And here's another one after a wardrobe change... i love the change of feeling to punky and free to lost and lonely!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCdJfDLG6GL6tpQO8yxd_xt1Lnp1DMXu-eDiqPq1Gf86J1-LL2HFVhc1Ft70blYwGuvDP_-mh9UfEvKASI9VaWuHfj0JCsaLV8NOF4y0JPZJtEzfYH1u1o9kCvzl_Xnfmzwwqi-HUkJ9Y/s400/268594_10150716980970417_545495416_20847332_2254344_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629594045543573010" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 278px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">And anyway you turn that head... the mohawk stays! Thats fun too!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So since most of my followers are other makeup artists and models... the biggest question i got after posting these to my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cottonrouge">facebook fan page</a> was how on earth did you get it to stay?!</div><div style="text-align: center;">A bunch of teasing, hair spray and manipulating until I had it how i wanted it. I did try a few hair products first, and I decided, just using up the can of hair spray was the best bet. The other products added too much weight to the hair. It was easier to just layer the hairspray on!</div><div style="text-align: center;">It also helped that Jennifer has bleached her hair, um, at least once so the hair itself is very porous and took to the hairspray well. :D The sides were french braided back and then flitered into the back side of the mohawk. :D</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Katie Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894289935422787504noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173681663309707033.post-67141038840229472292011-07-01T09:56:00.005-04:002011-07-01T10:23:08.137-04:00Lauren's Wedding<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu1lpjPlkWZt6YeIY3gJ_UL-dCo2ah1LUZ_Mi9stlONAfbJ-K7XmUfzZXgAbXmOYVJjcsMKd6g2KWp1Dj9jdpnDP0HBi8o8fiMr8OJu5YunQ0C3FIRE7HTtwP46F3Txh0HyJ-7ZJJ6W2U/s1600/251132_608980441845_69400032_32925460_349413_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu1lpjPlkWZt6YeIY3gJ_UL-dCo2ah1LUZ_Mi9stlONAfbJ-K7XmUfzZXgAbXmOYVJjcsMKd6g2KWp1Dj9jdpnDP0HBi8o8fiMr8OJu5YunQ0C3FIRE7HTtwP46F3Txh0HyJ-7ZJJ6W2U/s400/251132_608980441845_69400032_32925460_349413_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624385626119049490" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Summer is in full swing! And so are the weddings! Phew!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love my life and my work, so I am continually thankful for each and every bride i have!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are some shots of a recent wedding I did hair and makeup for.</div><div style="text-align: center;">All shots by <a href="http://www.yellowubrellaphotography.com/">Yellow Umbrella Photography</a> (with Kapture by Kolby as her second shooter)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoaqAfyXO04JWcpE2S6iG1yBq5FOzge1DSAXLJs5B3dV05s5V1rPi5LiAKm5HJ04g5a6sZrxug73nuTXONMXwWZAOjXy2TubxPAWqtTvrah5gwaAmZoRbJNWIbtU-rHyODQpkQM22zze4/s400/249901_190037501047266_112830682101282_570443_4082293_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624386119409883458" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I gotta admit... this is one of my favorite shots ever! Thank you so much Elizabeth for capturing me at work as well as the beautiful bride so well!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4QIF0-8Fy8hiWRspzrJ3NbEb4t2R9OJBAmRTEN4elhhmtsqDzsaX-tyijyJDssdBzhc2bnO0rcb9Pr6M0Wle2Pgc7hjFXuAM20Ns8OOOLjuvHT3HeTg0rKkxn6ynWxEq0Nt-zLq3FDS0/s400/5810915896_2ea1b0f28a_b.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624388244156284866" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq3NlRP9pZ0XnWl8PZWPRCTrCw-jQvV7wv-ZG9ATSn7fRa23ueuw19rg1blGXH6u-cTyV82LQ0IPv50B6Ymrxxyf89zrZ9mChonF1bafTO_RZVy33vVBBFq5H_jRzWf8tO7Av9vGrOEZ4/s400/5810915402_d34c07a2d5_b.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624386126526344546" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKqeiuzdbDVYy5GzfHZhWojYr7BNNfgGzjtPus7x39cR-6Hwtku87wnIe7nVcAtnB3cmcF_AfFjkQTwEPxNhF4HCSzWhyAfR7mQ6316FLYUB6gfefmskPP-kU75sCRR1J6H7aq0P0-e6w/s400/5810341267_798262e919_b.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624385625990154242" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi101znBWdkiEY0ThGDcRTST0kajj_o5BX6le00MFroNGoEpDytnbSeR4myOWVUYm7ITbw_XbQfiLFDH2GXR_9EByAfKoRQOLbBAZWRfCVPSZXdaSRUV9UPoxKkUN3qDAtsm-E92gTgY34/s400/5810908794_8b67f92994_b.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624388233524838546" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWY-7Px6cEW838uKq9PeOYkKkyfYmXu-4tFyn-aWKUf2zBJMnAizRXCmzo8nAeOxU_GciiM6QeVooK35H4DMkMc520Goat7NRpgjwHWNhyhJwHnA1L6iTdPJBUZDBpbnn63R1b6r1C1AI/s400/5810910152_aa4c7373b3_b.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624388244206511394" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0STKZOY2osvEY_F3FmaG3QMY4RWjBctdnTNZ9XAJNrvlI_z-uO22V2KxKCrSQMcai4ABcgFZFlegn5e7AM8b0mAU1zssEJn46s0sLpbgoWJS1hhg9qG5y_hDdJet6IX3sMCNS5CsZpWo/s400/253625_10150203586877634_72249212633_7454838_5870689_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624385367896744322" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 247px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Be sure to find my page on facebook as well for more bridal updates!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/cottonrouge">www.facebook.com/cottonrouge</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Katie Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894289935422787504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173681663309707033.post-39215252300580339472011-05-30T16:27:00.009-04:002011-10-24T14:14:58.705-04:00Libby's Wedding<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFiRJdzk_SD5TfxC2MLZnCgsCBnww1PyexWJQm_tjIct496MYSdjpEQFn4NriLBeuTL3WgG4VhWp9CefyRlum6ibIoLhcRJmEnUo4Njl1_-lmb_P4rQyjr3HYbTgGWd1RrSpNG91QhhQE/s1600/FirstLook2-1024x473.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 185px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFiRJdzk_SD5TfxC2MLZnCgsCBnww1PyexWJQm_tjIct496MYSdjpEQFn4NriLBeuTL3WgG4VhWp9CefyRlum6ibIoLhcRJmEnUo4Njl1_-lmb_P4rQyjr3HYbTgGWd1RrSpNG91QhhQE/s400/FirstLook2-1024x473.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612609627478649378" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have some photos to share from a wedding I did back in April.</div><div style="text-align: center;">All photos in this post taken by <a href="http://davidwhitlowphotography.com/">David Whitlow Photography</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Libby was so fun to work with from her consult to her wedding day!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Not only was she a gorgeous bride, but she also had a fun and almost earthy/vintage/rustic/urban vibe to her wedding. I know those don't seem to go together, but they did! It was a BIG bridal party, so I enlisted the help of some other artists to make sure everything was done perfectly! Here's what Libby had to say!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG9hIS-Ot5oWJTu8IrQfvgawhVn8xUq2kFOGASC3IyGDH51SlW2nqJhVEP_llkjFYOHYSKIcpmnMWplmxDNZsy2iVf7DkNrvQMvVpFGJKjIvGXmI52TF0yFsFKPKIL16mbYrY41vTJ4lU/s400/Screen+shot+2011-05-30+at+4.28.06+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612609220335868210" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 197px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Here are a few more photos of the bride!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Special Note: Click on the photo if you'd like to see it larger!<br /><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirseQOegIND7IvPUnpxt3dUkInEBKVBo5Yk1Y04OvrmYAoyAG5Dtmthe9mE-PDBdqM-dAMs2lCbEY5kJ8fasmFbzigkq6kwB1LkFpJUxMYl8yuaihpbM25MFcQUf4Wh6khCJ4tGQwZcRs/s400/IMG_8070-1024x682.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612610299781139490" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy7d5i8UpZrj71dOEoNUuk1UObVdaakwXPqRhnbBhVQ3FGJPdCW_a-9kk6Ae_dGNsjLe-hcOmhGGAv2gseVUec4lifEBnuCptjDDk14in4JVpwiM6ZJDTUesOPtuzaUW9pLb6GEIxCVg8/s400/222950_1827898569624_1005090003_31804620_7321820_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612610621048295842" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFkn-dogQbvcqSotcEwiaBipRzfu9QWC2mac2WRZOLLSMLyYApXl10pJb1voCa6a7ika8ESUXsYbZHxD92gx4G8gcOUUKrwTBwmm5jY6pkPotGSHkLFjQwYZ6VpeAoy7znOdgJbUiDTZk/s1600/IMG_8768-1024x682.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFkn-dogQbvcqSotcEwiaBipRzfu9QWC2mac2WRZOLLSMLyYApXl10pJb1voCa6a7ika8ESUXsYbZHxD92gx4G8gcOUUKrwTBwmm5jY6pkPotGSHkLFjQwYZ6VpeAoy7znOdgJbUiDTZk/s400/IMG_8768-1024x682.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612610631137573282" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwa-u760FbBRvetibyNQKp0WNp2XuRKp9ZLzWPbAFCjCdaOy0cbi6BrNDxVX7pOdREz8YODUDO82wDUq1KeEMFJOH-Plun0lRAOSJ7s9buKWWg3bsRnNiHKhbKG6K-xHzdPXBcry2NAaQ/s1600/IMG_8719-2-1024x682.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwa-u760FbBRvetibyNQKp0WNp2XuRKp9ZLzWPbAFCjCdaOy0cbi6BrNDxVX7pOdREz8YODUDO82wDUq1KeEMFJOH-Plun0lRAOSJ7s9buKWWg3bsRnNiHKhbKG6K-xHzdPXBcry2NAaQ/s400/IMG_8719-2-1024x682.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612610621762470482" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></a></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjIahtaPprNKF0qoLxDI4aDkyYC5ORqGgmySS5VhR0qpTvH2b9GfT4t9ajp80UQc6DNmjXggCE_UKTsgBpSOk2GtZR1dUaRiti3FcsB6zAGqSuvY79eYsL81jWfBN3eY3ovHbxn-NZBlg/s400/DressOn1-1024x682.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612611749369387554" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">And some more photos just cause i like them. :D</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; 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margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></a></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;">Have a wonderful Memorial Day everyone!</span></div>Katie Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894289935422787504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173681663309707033.post-65239853767436197462011-05-09T19:01:00.003-04:002011-05-09T19:11:39.975-04:00Beautiful Bride, Leann<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All photography in this post by <a href="http://www.yellowumbrellaphotography.com/">Yellow Umbrella Photography</a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheZ0FnPFRMmOOAJtQwRRWMuTex81J2TE5bIVp0ZvK-fqZ5-7A5N34wUAi_8DcCbnyd8vTUA2dBoYXMscN0cSDQ0NHHHDQrRdwf41QJg6H2kmmBoMMQDecEppT1-X5nYV28ecvZRDX2fAc/s1600/5486097529_a076e6821d_o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheZ0FnPFRMmOOAJtQwRRWMuTex81J2TE5bIVp0ZvK-fqZ5-7A5N34wUAi_8DcCbnyd8vTUA2dBoYXMscN0cSDQ0NHHHDQrRdwf41QJg6H2kmmBoMMQDecEppT1-X5nYV28ecvZRDX2fAc/s400/5486097529_a076e6821d_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604855922806637554" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Leann was one of my fabulous brides in March. I have had the wonderful pleasure of doing Leann's makeup and hair 4 times now! She was previously a bridesmaid in 2 other weddings I've done. Then I got to do her hair and makeup for her bridal portraits and then her wedding!</div><div style="text-align: center;">She truly is just such a fun and wonderful personality and beautiful person!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Leann's photographer for her portraits and big day was Liz of Yellow Umbrella Photography.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Liz has amazing talent of really capturing the personality of her client. I was thrilled with the pictures captured.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhC775Q2NZK-f_TyB1HZoPJeb-27Nkzukf3iSThV7KmQoa8LLBCLyIwDzQuEa0NHCCjVJizbj2yh74CQ9-ZShmKlLpoMgpUBszTAgifhM2TmXE1yto4BsjrviotEUgAOA1B0ycr7LV3mo/s1600/5486097925_7a20f0dbc1_o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhC775Q2NZK-f_TyB1HZoPJeb-27Nkzukf3iSThV7KmQoa8LLBCLyIwDzQuEa0NHCCjVJizbj2yh74CQ9-ZShmKlLpoMgpUBszTAgifhM2TmXE1yto4BsjrviotEUgAOA1B0ycr7LV3mo/s400/5486097925_7a20f0dbc1_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604855933617573810" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Qpm6i447OsmoYJo8ZLs2Nt-tZenzjkXQ2JXPAduWWcv27JM6CaprC2Bab-7DcXAfS4A1U7c-cpHkwPFS5GdiJIRHBzkzGCmMIhC5d51jhVHc0SXFF5PAlf-NCqBAhNeDhfWSQBwRxb0/s1600/5486097653_d5e540dcbc_o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Qpm6i447OsmoYJo8ZLs2Nt-tZenzjkXQ2JXPAduWWcv27JM6CaprC2Bab-7DcXAfS4A1U7c-cpHkwPFS5GdiJIRHBzkzGCmMIhC5d51jhVHc0SXFF5PAlf-NCqBAhNeDhfWSQBwRxb0/s400/5486097653_d5e540dcbc_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604855933671334658" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are a few from the big day! I also did the makeup and hair for Leann's bridesmaids.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLwIM3-YH34Y5K3OGk2zIGh9j8kl7DNrcQKz3mhYEoc2c4KSTx7E2L3W8fHfPeDsrw3aTzbxei0xrO7NNIPYQ9OblhqaiDNrPDO2E3l5Jxv2wIODi46-CR7k6SmSW8-cxcHPUrIqSQw9g/s1600/5544824440_cd0495e3eb_o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLwIM3-YH34Y5K3OGk2zIGh9j8kl7DNrcQKz3mhYEoc2c4KSTx7E2L3W8fHfPeDsrw3aTzbxei0xrO7NNIPYQ9OblhqaiDNrPDO2E3l5Jxv2wIODi46-CR7k6SmSW8-cxcHPUrIqSQw9g/s400/5544824440_cd0495e3eb_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604855941546227186" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZI_mfkLuNdZkfBlC_lTTpy5mxNkgnOaKj1OMN9A2ks13BQuiu2zzN0uGvg-TNHSsYatp6dBwMwsDFJTc8FnEh5_hCtZu9Hgkuc-ybgR4J-b44HhQdfB3hMsoa2Bmb3B02-s3_4k5I4y8/s1600/5544824724_449607c746_o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZI_mfkLuNdZkfBlC_lTTpy5mxNkgnOaKj1OMN9A2ks13BQuiu2zzN0uGvg-TNHSsYatp6dBwMwsDFJTc8FnEh5_hCtZu9Hgkuc-ybgR4J-b44HhQdfB3hMsoa2Bmb3B02-s3_4k5I4y8/s400/5544824724_449607c746_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604855936821431314" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBLebvRMP4DeGiCljbEdteI55T_uKLUY2fA3br9a4nqTejldOXrkkXJG0oW0SlOF3NUQqXE5vSsLmG2doCDPeL0KeAA5TgW6mt9dY_ybsdBRc5gS3-y-MUu9qSxP3hy3gc1J2UBXrnMBg/s400/5544823006_0df4597000_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604857965292701362" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a wonderful day everyone!!!</div>Katie Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894289935422787504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173681663309707033.post-81667919961804791522011-05-05T10:55:00.006-04:002011-05-05T11:53:32.556-04:00Susanna Bridal Pics<div style="text-align: center;">Well I have been busy busy busy!!! Lots and Lots of weddings, consults and portraits! I am not complaining! As I always say, I will try to be better about keeping my blog updated!</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you havent become a fan of my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cottonrouge">facebook page</a> please feel free to do so! I'm better about keeping things update over there! :D</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are some photos of one of my latest brides!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Her name is Susanna and she is just one of the sweetest things since hawaiian bread!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpGOSi22gV5_x-QTMOUrsedI_88TvCyWX-sJytaY-igUF5MR1M9ug6O9MqewK3dGtGdigHU2JPGEbO_dWg2Rcor2jQam6jyA_in2EtA7H1-GOlSwR66-dagsrNgvFil21WsIndPhTOiR8/s400/6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603257354582846882" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 278px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I also had the pleasure of working with Jana Candler, finally! We had chatted before, but not had the chance to work together until now. She too is a pretty awesome chick!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Check out Jana's photography at <a href="http://www.janacandlerphoto.com/">www.JanaCandlerPhoto.com</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For Susanna's makeup, I used dinair airbrush for her foundation and blush (Natural Beige and Bronze Rose) and traditional hand application for her shadow (Stila Moonlight, Mac Satin Taupe and Showstopper). Lips were Boss Brown ProLongWear lip color from MAC.</div><div style="text-align: center;">For her hair, we used a conical wand to curl it and also added some clip in extentions for fullness! This was my 2nd time working with the conical wand (my first was at her consultation!) And i was very pleased with the final result!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are some photos from Susanna's bridal portraits. These were shot by Kim DeLoach who is another fantastic photographer and an associate of Jana Candlers.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMA1v2Lqta9grz4AssmJyxxngpD_6AkuDdv14HTHY3fRMPZZTXw9KSe90_szl1WK3Y_XzCDmTRteV2vJ1fUcC7itGdoJLpf9BLd19qWTICuwluktQajEb9ACvkv1hBUtCVKSOnwA6muvM/s400/211.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603259592060677842" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 375px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">You may notice her hair is a little different here. This is before we discovered we liked the conical wand better. Susanna saw someone else who had used it and called me up and said, could we give it a shot? She really liked the style of the curl it provided. I said I was always willing to learn new tools! And so we did! I think both styles are nice and will continue to use both the traditional curling iron and the conical wand depending on which style of curl is preferred by the bride!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">So there we have it!!!! Hopefully I will have more photos to share with you soon!!!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Katie Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894289935422787504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173681663309707033.post-70658655741084140242011-03-21T14:56:00.003-04:002011-03-21T15:24:15.631-04:00Tips on moving quickly as an industry professional<div style="text-align: center;">Hello Lovelies!!!! Me thinks it's about time for an update! I have been a crazy fool working. I truly love it! Sometimes of course you feel a bit swamped and it's easy to get overwhelmed! Especially like the case of my past weekend! SO it prompted me to think of this post! This post is really geared for the industry professional or aspiring industry professional. Someone who is planning on making this artistry into a career. :D</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This past weekend I had back to back weddings, and received an email friday evening that my assistant would be unable to assist afterall. After making a few phone calls to find a replacement and realizing that a new assistant for the day wasnt going to be happening</div><div style="text-align: center;"> and faced with back to back weddings with what seemed too many people for just 1 person, it was time to buckle down and make sure everything was streamlined.</div><div style="text-align: center;">After chatting with some other makeup artist friends, I knew i could do it if i just remained calm and followed the quick tips I often try to go by anyway.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tip #1 - Do not panic! The moment you panic you begin to get flustered, misplace items, drop items on the floor that then need sanitized. All too time consuming. Remain calm, and if you feel that tension start to rise in your gut. Take a quick second to take a deep breath in, hold for a second and exhale. It doesn't need to be obvious, but takes the 10 seconds to get yourself composed will greatly help your timing in the long run. And then also abide by these next tips!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tip #2 - Suggested to me by another MUA, create a palette to work from. Since I already keep my makeup in palette forms and everything is already labeled, this was easy. I did stick to the same color scheme on everyone to create a signature look for each wedding. This helped keep up the speed so that I wouldnt be fumbling around my kit for a different color pattern. If you do not keep your makeup in palettes, creating a palette or mini kit for each wedding would be a huge benefit. Also choose the signature lip colors. Opt for colors that suit most all skintones and opt for a nude lip liner and a spritz bottle of alcohol so that you can easily use the lip liner, spritz, and then it will be ready for the next client.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tip #3 - Bring a couple jars to set on your station of your go to products. This is something I have at my work station at home for consults so I knew this would be helpful at the wedding. Keep disposable applicators in 1 (mascara wands, lip gloss brushes, and also the mascara and your 2 go to lip colors. That way you dont lose precious minutes going, shoot, where did i lay down the mascara! The other jar use for hair items (if you are also styling hair), the comb, teasing brush, etc. It's too easy for those to get buried under other items when you are working quickly!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tip #4 - If lashes have not already been decided on, create a little kit that the bridesmaids can decide on their pair so that way you arent sitting and waiting for them to decide wasting those precious minutes. I love using a little tool assortment box my husband got me. It was less than $5 and easily organizes all my lashes and has a good little spot for the glue, another easily buried item!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tip #5 - If you are also styling the hair, it is a great benefit to have some signature styles and in the event of a big time crunch have a few great styles to suggest that do NOT require the time of setting curls! Currently very popular and do not require curls is a wrap around french braid that wraps low on the back of the head and goes into a low side bun. You can also take a piece of hair by the bang to braid and lay on top of the hair to go down into a low side bun. Adding a braid to a simple hair style can add a bit of flair and elegance to a simple hair style. And the client is still getting something they likely couldnt have acheived on their own!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tip #6 - bright a zip lock baggie for each client and a sharpie. For each client, write their name on the bag. As you are working, put the brushes used on them in their baggie. If for any reason they come back to you for a touch up, you have their brushes ready to go. This is also an extremely valuable tip if you are on a long day production set. You can easily go thru a lot of brushes if you have to grab a new one every time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tip #7 - Wax Paper Tablets can be your best friend! Some beauty stores, like Frends in Los Angeles carries them in very handy sizes, but you can find them at most art supply stores as painters often use them as their palettes. You can work off of this friendly non drying palette and go back for your touchups when needed.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tip #8 - Paper Lunch Bags - I always keep a couple folded up in my kit. Putting one on your station to quickly toss used disposables, etc in will save time from you running back and forth to a trash can!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">AND my last tip... have a friend on speedial! Seriously! They dont need to be a makeup or hair professional, but someone else there really will just make you feel more relaxed. They can wash brushes, hold things for you, or in the case of my friend who came to my rescue in my last hour when i realized, these flowergirls arent getting done by the 4:00 picture time (the wedding was at 6) without a miracle, someone to just put some curls in hair for you.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have loads of pictures i need to share. My<a href="http://www.facebook.com/cottonrouge"> facebook fan page</a> has been updated with most of them, so go check it out!!! :D</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Katie Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894289935422787504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173681663309707033.post-38081582424047428832011-02-24T21:57:00.002-05:002011-02-24T22:09:56.990-05:00When did this happen?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSsgL1GzNDI2B76evEQcXwXrppU2cj8qj2xXnUvpSpcOFIKm6ve8ndyGKFy0oCwosvvfc_KTe1nRt6m3XHWNOmYN37HeK1pyXa58Kz4_UmB-JuwfMkxWKS-ZfsbBvx-NqjIufDJ7PWE9o/s1600/IMG_4089.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSsgL1GzNDI2B76evEQcXwXrppU2cj8qj2xXnUvpSpcOFIKm6ve8ndyGKFy0oCwosvvfc_KTe1nRt6m3XHWNOmYN37HeK1pyXa58Kz4_UmB-JuwfMkxWKS-ZfsbBvx-NqjIufDJ7PWE9o/s400/IMG_4089.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577458100137557906" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">When did it happen?! My sweet little baby grew up to a KID! I mean, he's not even little anymore!!!! Today he turned 5. And next year he will start kindergarten. Man, they grow up so quick.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Recently at his preschool they had a "muffins for mom" day. Each child drew a picture of their mom and also answered 3 questions (what is your mom good at, what does she like to do and a finish the sentence of my mom _______). Jack says "My mom is good at making up people". My mom likes to go to makeup stores and my mom rocks.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love my kid!</div>Katie Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894289935422787504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173681663309707033.post-43932158931312872582011-02-19T18:05:00.002-05:002011-02-19T18:12:00.621-05:00MakeupTalk Beauty BlogWell, i know I wrote a similar post once before with Makeup Talk had a giveaway of Mac gift cards. They are doing it again this time giving away entire Luminess Air systems (for airbrushing)! Many of you already know i totally heart my airbrush when doing bridal makeup. It gives flawless application that I can quickly address the entire bridal party. I must admit, I have not used the Luminess Air products before, but I am always looking to try out new products to ensure that what I use is the best! :D<div><br /></div><div>SO... what is up with MakeupTalk.com? Well they have a great beauty <a href="ttp://www.makeuptalk.com/beautyblog/">blog</a> for starters. Their is also a great online community of makeup loving fans. Some are artists, others are just lovers of all things beauty. You can find great reviews, fun contests and just a lot of good commraderie when it comes to makeup chatter!</div><div><br /></div><div>Now I almost for to post about this contest (EEK!) but there is still time for you to get on the action too. Check it out <a href="http://www.makeuptalk.com/forum/thread/114802/attn-bloggers-luminessair-is-giving-away-2-more-airbrush-systems-in-our-latest-contest-230-value-each">HERE</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's a few other things you might want to check out!<br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(24, 24, 24); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; "><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 30px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: square; list-style-position: outside; list-style-image: none; ">Like MakeupTalk on Facebook: <span style="text-decoration: underline; "><a href="http://www.facebook.com/MakeupTalk" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(118, 53, 85); ">http://www.facebook.com/MakeupTalk </a></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: square; list-style-position: outside; list-style-image: none; ">Like LuminessAir on <a href="http://www.makeuptalk.com/forum/thread/114802/attn-bloggers-luminessair-is-giving-away-2-more-airbrush-systems-in-our-latest-contest-230-value-each#" class="kLink" id="KonaLink5" style="text-decoration: underline !important; color: blue !important; border-bottom-style: none !important; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit !important; border-top-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-top-style: none !important; border-right-style: none !important; border-left-style: none !important; border-top-color: transparent !important; border-right-color: transparent !important; border-bottom-color: transparent !important; 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"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Luminess-Air/145980855356" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(118, 53, 85); ">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Luminess-Air/145980855356</a></span></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: square; list-style-position: outside; list-style-image: none; ">Follow MakeupTalk on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/MakeupTalk" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(118, 53, 85); ">http://twitter.com/MakeupTalk</a></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: square; list-style-position: outside; list-style-image: none; ">Follow LuminessAir on <a href="http://www.makeuptalk.com/forum/thread/114802/attn-bloggers-luminessair-is-giving-away-2-more-airbrush-systems-in-our-latest-contest-230-value-each#" class="kLink" id="KonaLink6" style="text-decoration: underline !important; color: blue !important; border-bottom-style: none !important; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit !important; border-top-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-top-style: none !important; border-right-style: none !important; border-left-style: none !important; border-top-color: transparent !important; border-right-color: transparent !important; border-bottom-color: transparent !important; border-left-color: transparent !important; background-image: none !important; background-attachment: initial !important; background-origin: initial !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-color: transparent !important; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; text-transform: none !important; display: inline !important; font-variant: normal; 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color: blue !important; background-image: none; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; width: auto !important; float: none !important; display: inline !important; font-family: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; font-size: inherit !important; position: static; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Twitter</span></span></a>: <a href="http://twitter.com/LuminessAir" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(118, 53, 85); ">http://twitter.com/LuminessAir</a></li></ul><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Have a great day everyone!!!</span></div></span></div></div>Katie Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894289935422787504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173681663309707033.post-81063646049490270492011-02-11T17:21:00.006-05:002011-02-11T17:50:14.922-05:00Beauty Shots<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am continuing my quest to become a better photographer for beauty shots.</div><div style="text-align: center;">As always, I'm a makeup artist first, but I've really enjoyed the idea of learning photography and </div><div style="text-align: center;">being able to take beauty and headshots for models and actors.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Today, I got a new lighting kit!!! This will just be in addition to the lighting kit I already have... so bring it on models!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a recent Beauty Shoot i did with a model named Angel Nikole.</div><div style="text-align: center;">She was a fabulous model and just a sweetheart! Doubling the fun, she has a big interest in makeup and is currently in Cosmetology school so we used the session as an information learning session for her as well! In fact, I've had a lot of student contact me lately, so hopefully I will be able to provide more information for them as well as other readers thru my blog in the upcoming months. I had no idea so many students followed my blog! It's great! I love to teach!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ok, back to the shoot... We were really focusing on tight shots. You know, the kind you'd see in a makeup ad. These were shot with my Canon T2I camera with a 85mm 1.8 prime lens.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwHUjHIiGC5b7Bn4_lw7BVTCk52gtTCpEy3UcSLICogJ9zCsPJxPwPvaYATWiZUlZ-A6elZNuShi-qmLeeXf7FCOvQEvXvySbCg2W0catWk1gpM_KmLTJmF6Bpo-yaJMWjeY9LHO0h6DA/s1600/1177887312_gpasm-L.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwHUjHIiGC5b7Bn4_lw7BVTCk52gtTCpEy3UcSLICogJ9zCsPJxPwPvaYATWiZUlZ-A6elZNuShi-qmLeeXf7FCOvQEvXvySbCg2W0catWk1gpM_KmLTJmF6Bpo-yaJMWjeY9LHO0h6DA/s400/1177887312_gpasm-L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572561533108005730" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a>I love this shot! It really shows off the eye makeup without being a closed eye shot. Angel Nikole already has great bone structure for days! For makeup, I used my airbrush and <a href="http://www.occmakeup.com/">Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics</a> for the foundation. Blush is Garb by <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/">MAC</a>. Lipgloss in Pout by <a href="http://www.smashboxcosmetics.com/">Smashbox</a>. and nails were painted with Pink-Ing of You by <a href="http://www.thebeautyclutch.com/opipiofyousc.html">Opi</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Eyes as always were a mixture of many eyeshadows. Mac Skintone 1 (the gold tone), Mac Ricepaper for a bit of highlight. Stila Go Lightly and Barefoot Contessa for the darker shades.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5XZxAtDZpUYCe-IG7A4tMcxytxBNml3JRWsUk7Emz86nGomiJLImZxKKQyEzNoeT7OWlkpXObmJCvc6FrIyw3BP1t4q4sT7n42_lOXV4EHrCf_PfVUWO1CcNlAv4nddpIvhU21gevDXs/s400/1178225766_gN3aG-L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572561536189150674" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">As you can see in the above shot, I really focused the darker tones just above the crease as opposed to inside the crease. This is because I wanted to enlarge the eye and really show the depth of the crease tone without loosing it behind the falsh lashes in the more opened eyed shots. Her eyes were lined with a black gel liner with a fine point brush and NOT smudged.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Her lower lash line was also lined but was smudged for a softer look.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7OQ2aoziPxWvIhxNHABe82MTvnl97oR-ZsVDxcUA7V0M8nzwC4zI6VOscaMksKrBzx-iyhg_JLv-y-Lh0eP594HmLmvG5A5AZ7svgeY3OMsBtODA0s919twHOHAaEJeNqlMcIrmXkik0/s1600/1177885850_KXAjU-L.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7OQ2aoziPxWvIhxNHABe82MTvnl97oR-ZsVDxcUA7V0M8nzwC4zI6VOscaMksKrBzx-iyhg_JLv-y-Lh0eP594HmLmvG5A5AZ7svgeY3OMsBtODA0s919twHOHAaEJeNqlMcIrmXkik0/s400/1177885850_KXAjU-L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572561530412354098" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_mSl_314uNKTo5lxt6h7mx9tSdXIqonIzMbbs5s_Ip6MxQ2c1yGQr0Ot5U_DWkbqwBpfqp3UbIWNBH4mbBxFdwXVdGPRJlolhbEOXle4CQYQuetXLUToH8HilmvJtQVC186m3OHyc28Q/s400/1178226897_rAtHt-L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572561540011837234" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">After the above beauty shots we taken, we decided to play a little bit more!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I added some brighter blue and green tones right on top of the existing makeup. To make sure the blues popped, i did layer some cream based blue to the outer corners. This helped for the blues to stick and have more vibrancy than if i had just added them to the top of already laid brown shadow. Shadow colors used, shimmermoss by MAC, Waternmyph by MAC, Blue by Ben Nye , Gold Luminess by Ben Nye.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDALorCNVtWG0gLcXrwXhRKovaSpZOHlo7W2njoNHYVB9WIimygzmlVPxceVR5Jx5Tz5MuGHtXEplvLjPegAod3IKrnTTWKc_kJv_bsXZYq3J79HlN3KDBNukaW7u-tPTZpP5Ibc0_dhk/s400/1177888430_aJ7ua-L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572566201852956018" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">She looks like a dancer to me here! I love it!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I did change her cheek color a bit to a more vibrant pink (i THINK it was hush by OCC) and changed her lipgloss color. I also added some half lashes to her lower lash line.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then playing even more... we had the addition of some super fun feather lashes to her upper lash line! And shadowed under her lower lash line even more with the blues to compensate for the extra weight on her upper lashes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSahQ9bWprxUJOp2X0WTHtiovMMU-Fy82gGRiOqXqn-cD4Efl_6eDl4MRpg2jK5LVa8lRdLKUJmX-CvN8pZaTqYM-R9ngRShC_ZfU9a6kMwOBFSkWPf1iSAFOc1ZJIdceAmJvK0bm-Eo4/s400/1178227801_ifnjH-L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572566202987561442" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Below is the same makeup but with a white background put up and a beautiful scarf wrapped on her head. She was channeling JLo from the American Idol show the night before. :D</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I love how such subtle changes can really change the look.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqSxxXWlFtI_MfdwBRQVLt4JPffoRTowTl-9s8tRsYFik3DICXNJLoTbGObFPHe7ElPwWtjErbFn7IjvZKTMe6MfJ86o5_hLXzyg6NgIFgtYj1LCERQWOB8CGhQ1ASjFSWAdeMUkQUQaU/s400/1177887854_CMwdT-L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572565368854163394" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">What ideas would YOU like to see me create and shoot! Send me an email at Makeupbykatie@yahoo.com or put a comment on my facebook fan page; <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cottonrouge">www.facebook.com/cottonrouge</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div>Katie Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894289935422787504noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173681663309707033.post-70351043680311730772011-02-03T20:00:00.004-05:002011-02-03T20:07:54.329-05:00Makeup Brushes!Ok makeup fans! I tell my clients and those I teach in class settings that the key to makeup application is the right brushes! You wanna know who makes some GREAT brushes? Sigma Makeup! They make exact duplicates of some of the name brand companies and without a price mark up so they are very very affordable. Check them out! <p><a href="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=58899"><img border="0" src="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/v/vspfiles/templates/106/images/banners/banner1.gif" /></a></p><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Ok, I've been meaning to type up a post on makeup brushes for some time now. I've even filmed a you tube video and just havent gotten it all edited together (and in fact, i think i lost it in the computer meltdown crash so i'll have to re video anyway.) SO boo on that!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">BUT.... Sigma Makeup is a great company that makes truly fantastic makeup brushes. The best part about it is that they are AFFORDABLE! I tell my clients as well as those I teach in consultation and class settings that the key to makeup application is good brushes.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sigma makeup makes a lot of the "popular" styles made by big name companies and sells them at NOT a big name price. SO, if you are looking to get some new makeup brushes, they are definitely worth looking into!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">On top of that, they are current having a few promos! 1 is to get a free gift with a purchase over $30! Another is that they have just created an affiliate program. If you arent sure what an affiliate program is, it's a way that the company can track where their customers come from. SO for example, if you click on one of my links, I get points. Woohoo. So yeah, it's good for me, but I'm really just looking into getting more makeup brushes and also looking to supply some give aways for my clients and blog readers. But if you also have a beauty blog or have a lot of makeup loving friends, you might want to sign up for the affiliate program yourself!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">SO... if you havent checked out Sigma Makeup yet (yes they have makeup to, thought i must admit i havent tried their makeup, just their brushes) you really should! :D</div><br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=58899">Click here to visit www.sigmabeauty.com</a></p>Katie Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894289935422787504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173681663309707033.post-7469936810502398802011-01-25T15:52:00.004-05:002011-01-25T16:04:13.844-05:00<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 14px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><i><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">Ok, I know most of you don't really care about this.... but I am very excited to be one of the wedding Vendors in south carolina to receive this award! :D</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoPeTjl3xb28l4jqNodLGcH1nrMBEecrxse2BygD6_bq1tFsHSVDgwqWRx4E9bSemGqn7JfunSZL5SF6tT7F5pjfLJnVyZszj1xDci5QNDcTygpSOVJ597CsG1ugiyEer_TrQ4RYEF4t0/s400/certificate-horizontal+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566232275484180770" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 309px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">Here's the press release they sent me!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 14px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><i><br /></i></span></div>Greenville, SC - January 25th, 2011</i> - WeddingWire, the nation’s leading <a href="http://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-planning.html" title="Wedding" style="text-decoration: none; line-height: 1.22em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">wedding</span></a> technology company, is thrilled to announce <span style="line-height: 1.22em; font-style: italic; ">Cotton Rouge</span> has been selected to receive the prestigious annual <strong style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.22em; ">WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011</strong> for <i>the upstate of South Carolina</i>! 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. <span style="line-height: 1.22em; font-style: italic; ">Cotton Rouge</span> 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 <span style="line-height: 1.22em; font-style: italic; ">Cotton Rouge</span> for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.” We are happy to announce that <span style="line-height: 1.22em; font-style: italic; ">Cotton Rouge</span> is among the very best <i>of the Upstate</i> within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading <a href="http://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-planning.html" title="Wedding Planning" style="text-decoration: none; line-height: 1.22em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">wedding planning</span></a> 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, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at <span style="line-height: 1.22em; font-style: italic; "><a href="http://www.weddingwire.com/vendor/VendorViewStoreFront?mode=edit&tab=profile"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">Cotton Rouge on Wedding Wire</span></a></span>. For more information on the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011, please visit <a href="http://www.weddingwire.com/" title="WeddingWire" style="text-decoration: none; line-height: 1.22em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">www.WeddingWire.com</span></a>. </span>Katie Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894289935422787504noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173681663309707033.post-46159111800145756662011-01-13T17:56:00.005-05:002011-01-13T18:52:36.042-05:00Busy Busy Busy and a portfolio builder shoot<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ok, so i really truly wouldnt have thought I would be as busy as I have been this winter!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am definitely not complaining! But my grandiose plans of getting my youtube channel and this blog updated better has well... not happened very well!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I did have 3 weddings in December as well as family in town, but also lots of bridal consults.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have already had 2 weddings this month and I have another 2 to go this month... but here's the amazing thing, I have 34 weddings booked so far for 2011! So if you are a bride... please dont wait to ask me about your date because I'm getting calls daily!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've also had lots of portfolio building shoots for both models and photographers as well as some boudoir sessions (most of those I am not able to show you, but if you are interested in having boudoir photos taken, please let me know and I will point you towards the photographers I work with on these). </div><div style="text-align: center;">It's been crazy fun! I will try to be better about updating some of these portfolio building adventures on here!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">SOOOOO... where to start?!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Let's start with a shoot i did last month. I was learning studio lighting with photographer, Alex Frazier. He was also taking the photos, but then we let me try each shot when he was done. The shots shown here on my blog are ones that i took with my camera. :D</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Model is Sarah Ingle.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This was a portfolio builder shoot for the photographer, though i really think we all won out with this shoot!</div><div style="text-align: center;">With Portfolio Builder shoots I like to show the progression of the looks and what i do to successfully go from one look to another.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">First, we start off a little more simple. You definitely need to be able to add on from this look.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtExjC7fktpZe0k5ac51MCb8A8mvyMnFSP0i30yh5VPRK2SbwVocUoDhC8fURC6pbXxy32SDY8Wx_LUgNUIkFGJZX3zb27C5qqj5RQh_W-42UBBKhh9hPfqXqX97E0RQGD3QBWFjjPlXE/s400/1131421002_hLZRc-L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561814684841548514" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">We started with a sophisticated look that could easily be modified. I used the icon eyeshadow palette from Smashbox with a fluidliner by MAC in wavelength. Her lips is one of my new lip tars from Obsessive Compulsive cosmetics ( will do a whole post on this new gem of a product soon!)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Her hair we pulled to a low side braid. Sarah has extremely long hair! It was so much fun to play with!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Next up... what i call the Edward Scissorhands if he were a beautiful model!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihliP-axJzN9t0-2YfykifHkAnC20fEbAEA6wnBProdgiC518sKUqitoDh9WOW9wwoPNhmmVYjFAFKM4Cez3hH8kM9L2yCinVA_nKhr6ZR3yBWlCtS21mc5EXeFRmbFRv2M0b4JFejpss/s400/webIMG_2372-Edit.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561814191221447650" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN0jf-ju1G9JbUtZ85f8dADaxPYFWJiqwlsCkV1Bu0Nua-6yNPJ5ojYpTmNDdGc0RtTzaTirT72GmBuyJ4O6YetUWOUsDNePhgnSKqa_p79b8CDFxNEGAGl-41S5abCVo3jFrJbWUYJAw/s400/webIMG_2345.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561814189924655106" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">To change her eyemakeup, i actually just wiped off the blue and started fresh on her lids only. I did have to use a bit of eye makeup remover to get the fluidliner off. The trick to that is to just put the makeup remover on a qtip and wipe off exactly what you want wiped off leaving the rest safe! Then i used an eyegloss i picked up what seems like ages ago from <a href="http://frendsbeautysupply.com/">Frends Beauty Supply</a>. It was just dying to be used! Of course in these photos, you can't tell at all that it's an eye gloss! Oh well!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">For those gnarly lips, i used a black lipstick i picked up from the halloween section!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">For her hair, we actually twisted it up the back (like you would if you were just using one of those massive claw clips) and used the big bobbi pins to secure it. Then we teased the snot out of it!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">And now... look 3!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">From the start I knew the plans were to have these shot options in both black and white and in color. So i had a lot to think about for color options. I wanted something easy to build off of for the next look... but still look different. Hmmmmmm. Oh yeah, it also had to look good in black and white!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6OCi2m62QhJuPtfvMEdaYjHvESVwkHtALSjQ3Xb2Sbh2hN7HSPDmYhZGpihzyvDIDIkRvQ4Zuac2T7W0ihwD6v26E4ycHQyo0osMQwFKegmCEg4jX1_hqJ4JNI2Er1-VvyoemV8qCocA/s1600/1131423670_hB5Qt-L-1.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6OCi2m62QhJuPtfvMEdaYjHvESVwkHtALSjQ3Xb2Sbh2hN7HSPDmYhZGpihzyvDIDIkRvQ4Zuac2T7W0ihwD6v26E4ycHQyo0osMQwFKegmCEg4jX1_hqJ4JNI2Er1-VvyoemV8qCocA/s400/1131423670_hB5Qt-L-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561814686704676962" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">And in color... ok, so my color version is a little enhanced...</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxsXxY-Dv1PLiGVmV9JmD7htvFJgTuGKrALUmfSt7h2aIYc_Oi6vRsB2dt8UbqkyU5UR7FsZYLQSPebbi-qcrp9Eu0JJpLzGcbi3V12O132x_79qfQdRBQlWrEsd8Dw3_SDShEYl0eUGg/s1600/1131424357_s2Kwx-L.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxsXxY-Dv1PLiGVmV9JmD7htvFJgTuGKrALUmfSt7h2aIYc_Oi6vRsB2dt8UbqkyU5UR7FsZYLQSPebbi-qcrp9Eu0JJpLzGcbi3V12O132x_79qfQdRBQlWrEsd8Dw3_SDShEYl0eUGg/s400/1131424357_s2Kwx-L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561814695643983522" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I went with bright oranges and yellows because I knew in black and white they would add a nice contour shades even in the black and white photo. Colors too similar to the skin tone in brightness just get washed away in a b/w photo, and i didnt want to get too dark because I wanted to really change up the look for the final look. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I used the bright orange on both her eye and her lips (using a paintstick by MAC in genuine orange) Her lids were heavily lined using a cake liner by Kryolan.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For her hair, it's pretty self explainatory! We combed out the teasing (not... do not put a ton of spray into teasing if you know you will be brusing it out later, just be on standby to beef up the teasing if need be) And then we flat ironed it so it would be silky smooth!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ok, are you ready for the final look?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEDbT7LEe_VUF2ISwDb-8L1UeMmxkvUh1bahYhN3cUvvP0GB3X5Mi8xowlNqmVsCZDtH0fDeRV7CAIggCaQYqNec6XPl7XRLXDLpbeNMRAMYb5fhllxTe8RlRmb8oZ_EOoIY352D6LiwY/s400/webIMG_2420b.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561814199690559602" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Well i started playing and decided to leave her lid and added more yellow tones. The original plan was to add the dark silver to her lid as well, but i was really feeling this random eqyptian mode thing so i ran with it!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">First i extended the shadow to her temple. Then i extended her brow with dark silver shadow and extended her bottom lashline. The inside designs were painting using the cake liner by kryolan and a small brush. I love kryolan's cake liner!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I did add more of a blush to her cheek to balance every thing out and i toned down the lip color by adding a pinkie brown right over the orange.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hair: we just turned on a fan. hehe.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So that was our portfolio builder shoot and while I did take the photos, Alex Frazier set up the lights (except for the last shot in which he challenged me to do it myself!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Is there something you'd like to see posted on my blog? Let me know and I'll try to get it done for ya!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Katie Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894289935422787504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173681663309707033.post-83106744703032572642010-12-09T14:49:00.006-05:002010-12-09T15:19:06.900-05:00Vintage Mod - Makeup and Photography<div style="text-align: center;">So i have been doing a lot of shoots lately with different models where I am both the makeup artist and the photographer and i must say, i am loving it!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now my first passion is still makeup and I will continue to work freelance doing makeup and hair only, but I have found a lot of fun and satisfaction in photography!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is the shoot i did yesterday morning with a model...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8FblG6-He4q0FWRQpvCUEqWL1mFtXF06XWXNQ8ylGWsJIxzFsyNZA9THtPhrVNwroTp2rNLIat8anwJ29ZIh2LL3RQoyYsHWGQQGKXo_AfqIACH-O5YVG3cKdGQ8rKjLPBsV1DwryScI/s1600/1119530232_wzynV-L.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8FblG6-He4q0FWRQpvCUEqWL1mFtXF06XWXNQ8ylGWsJIxzFsyNZA9THtPhrVNwroTp2rNLIat8anwJ29ZIh2LL3RQoyYsHWGQQGKXo_AfqIACH-O5YVG3cKdGQ8rKjLPBsV1DwryScI/s400/1119530232_wzynV-L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548775633134344066" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEolcrExKekgIxvJM5M6t7HB-2qaa0Nc7eEIYwRRkHknYFQHVwPSR38f4FHppVH3q_yqlbQuoxFffRfYQ8I2k7o9d0GSx2b0eZ7H8s7DvNrvye5MZ8Za1oLAgUWroYZ2tRneoToiXaKNc/s1600/1119531401_db3AH-L-1.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEolcrExKekgIxvJM5M6t7HB-2qaa0Nc7eEIYwRRkHknYFQHVwPSR38f4FHppVH3q_yqlbQuoxFffRfYQ8I2k7o9d0GSx2b0eZ7H8s7DvNrvye5MZ8Za1oLAgUWroYZ2tRneoToiXaKNc/s400/1119531401_db3AH-L-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548775633561677090" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I had so much fun creating this vintag-ie style shoot. The poncho I had picked up (for myself) from Old Navy a couple weeks ago for a mere 15 bucks! I just thought it looked warm and snugglie! Since the weather is getting colder, I told the model she could wear it. ANd since she has very straight and fine hair, i knew we might be somewhat limited to what it wanted to do is the cold dry weather outside, so teasing it up seemed a safe bet. Suddenly, i felt this very vintage mod mood overcome and and we just went with it! Her eye makeup is a little geometrical which is something that really started in the 1960's with twiggy (the most famous model from the time era. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When the 1960's came about, makeup started to really get FUN! Now don't get me wrong, i love the makeup styles of all the different decades for different reasons and it isnt that makeup wasnt beautiful prior to the 1960's, but in the 1960's, makeup got more playful. It was no longer just for adults and being glamourous, but more teenagers began wearing makeup thus bringing out the "trend" factor. The eyes were the main focus in the 60's. They were played up with false lashes, geometric shapes and sometimes bold colors. The crease was often shadowed heavily making the makeup very visible even from far away. Eyeliner was also used often with thick lines and eyelashes accentuated with either a LOT of mascara or the addition of false lashes. Lips were often muted out with pale colors.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For Kelsey's eye makeup, I used deep purples along her crease and brought them much further into her nose than the tradional crease makeup. Often in the 60's, the crease was shadowed in a very round shape, which is not something I did here. So i guess this is a bit of my modernized version. :D I did use a thick black liner straight across her lash line with nice long false lashes!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a close up shot where you can see the makeup a little bit better, without the color story corrections.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7lM1otmNoN1XhYyXjFtfCxmJsMHqAWE3QgToxOkR3KQ_mpg0Pw6wucoXjxS-mz2eeOZOE8L5jG3qe1mX4CR56R_5OUL62kfbmLX7mqTabvgV0Z1cH-znOuyufBBY7SZyjBDE5GBtPOO8/s1600/1119532614_RsZBu-L.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7lM1otmNoN1XhYyXjFtfCxmJsMHqAWE3QgToxOkR3KQ_mpg0Pw6wucoXjxS-mz2eeOZOE8L5jG3qe1mX4CR56R_5OUL62kfbmLX7mqTabvgV0Z1cH-znOuyufBBY7SZyjBDE5GBtPOO8/s400/1119532614_RsZBu-L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548779255593120626" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a>You can see her mouth is very muted in a pale pink (I used Obsessive Compulsive's Lip Tar in Hush).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirSCTT5Po-cWrHHaJpSj4fwJu76VVBIQeKaRUphu5dBuTxCN_QLJMB_HLSReCZ5aUfQ5wLdvop-C2hK45PYJ3XRVWQeBLb092U_etsvlUSp4188DEZekGGs-gTvAZ0sM7P-r-I8_ihyphenhyphenVU/s1600/1119666806_c5JPb-L.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirSCTT5Po-cWrHHaJpSj4fwJu76VVBIQeKaRUphu5dBuTxCN_QLJMB_HLSReCZ5aUfQ5wLdvop-C2hK45PYJ3XRVWQeBLb092U_etsvlUSp4188DEZekGGs-gTvAZ0sM7P-r-I8_ihyphenhyphenVU/s400/1119666806_c5JPb-L.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548775645235577794" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks so much for stopping by today! Feel free to leave a comment with what you'd like to see!</div>Katie Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894289935422787504noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173681663309707033.post-23566687028379175692010-11-28T13:01:00.009-05:002010-11-28T13:22:42.005-05:00I'm a photographer now?!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello everyone!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Well i have a fun announcement... i'm diving into the world of photography!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't worry, i would never forget my first love of makeup and beauty! But i do love all facets of the fashion and beauty industry which has lead me to take up the camera!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I know i still have a lot of learning to do, but for the last month and a half I have been studying and studying aperature, ISO, and all sorts of other fun terms i never paid much attention to before! I have a new camera, with new fun goodies to attach to it (lenses, flashes, etc).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are some shots from my first shoot (and yes, i did makeup and styling as well)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7-VbM6rhFop7kevUZWdd0MBis0WXiqFIDX6eN7-4C_xT8rXIPo0bhkvSn_hHwrxOomjBf15GiWUAeYgxxpNOOLoAeb4TMN8JCZqKwiX_zarQ0yMNelWavytW2t8CX5q6EK8Rpmn-7yoo/s400/web+leaves+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544663170911596530" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1QxbKVy7Kqe0kO1jlQNQq4_CcVL68KsaUcDBv1ouN5LFGNsSbrtF98nst23yn4-hSrat9hEnm_uTOZ72asJpgj4X2eIhUoy6h0bfgx6LCvtIkot0cSmu2uNXlibhDjNXUQG4A95m4ZKU/s1600/webleaves2.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1QxbKVy7Kqe0kO1jlQNQq4_CcVL68KsaUcDBv1ouN5LFGNsSbrtF98nst23yn4-hSrat9hEnm_uTOZ72asJpgj4X2eIhUoy6h0bfgx6LCvtIkot0cSmu2uNXlibhDjNXUQG4A95m4ZKU/s400/webleaves2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544663679040596018" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 270px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I got the idea from a magazine tear sheet of a Oscar De La Renta gown. Ok, so my final shots have absolutely not one thing in common with the tear sheet other than the fact that i'm looking down at the model! HAHAHAHA. But it sparked some ideas. And i knew i wanted a gown... um, but i had no access to a gown. That's when my brain went to tulle, and I decided to make a brown tulle ballet skirt. FYI - sewing a tulle ballet skirt is not as easy as it looks!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">My dear and darling hubby.... we have no leaves in our yard (or didnt at the time). Especially in our back yard. I wanted bright colored and beautiful fall leaves... so i sent him on a mission to find some. THe best ones he found were at a another house in a neighborhood (mind you someone we did not know). He knocked on the door and asked if he could rake some of their leaves for his wife who asked for brightly colored fallen leaves. The man laughed a bit and said rake away. And so he did. Didnt he do a good job? I heart my art department. :D</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh - i suppose i should talk a bit about the makeup, huh?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiildm4jmVnqC-bDWC2QpMFuZ1oNU7Drold0Uu4OprZKLKhICBQfn_68SlH7PW0_lu4WAfbXLvzNKjJyVzk63eOtkdAiSHWpFUej5dIrKWM2q9KZRLWPtmCFAU9NlJhQJ8NCrUXosvNVrc/s1600/web+leaves+looking+up.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiildm4jmVnqC-bDWC2QpMFuZ1oNU7Drold0Uu4OprZKLKhICBQfn_68SlH7PW0_lu4WAfbXLvzNKjJyVzk63eOtkdAiSHWpFUej5dIrKWM2q9KZRLWPtmCFAU9NlJhQJ8NCrUXosvNVrc/s400/web+leaves+looking+up.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544663455265549730" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></span></span></div><div>I started off using Dinair Olive Beige airbrush foundation for a smooth and flawless fresh face.</div><div>Next I added some of the bronze Stila Smudgepot around her eyes and then smoked that out a bit using MAC's sable shadow. Her eyes were then also lined with a thin line of black to intensify the black mascara i'd be adding on her.</div><div><br /></div><div>Blush is GARB by mac and her lips are Boss Brown (my favorite mac shade of prolongwear lipgloss).</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div>Next up, we switched up the shoot a little and changed wardrobe and makeup. </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWPG_YQZlIKogToAZBNRqWQqz2Jkcgt97-ZEqzEMxcmc-FZx8SxaUv0pVTIQYDcpGQdn4P1sPwRJuRu7XrI6B96hkwW1LN1gHWXKZK7W152ENA6HX-xBcki83V85Brq2Hv6mZJZOHBfB0/s400/web+bamboo+profile.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544666028501045298" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">This "bamboo forest" is actually in the backyard edge of a house for sale very close to mine. We just borrowed it for a moment. :D I actually do like the house even though a bit smaller than ours, and would buy it for the large property lot if we could sell our house! haha.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Here is a close up shot so you can see the makeup a little better....</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4vy3Iggdxn2by6iUamneqpffYmXt7OSxGAEvXcNISD-bx_uIOmNxhMb5ZyYCTrXmGIxYfHXkZoIsfcCg6LsdJwhURaWIU-FHYiMa7Fc6tsrwOPFvYOb1ouQ08dlXZsPYmmi_cmOkt0Vc/s400/web+bamboo+profile+cropped.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544666105625043138" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 276px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I used MAC pigments (golden lemon, electric coral and shadow in steam) to create the eye look.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Her lips i juse added a little bit of myth lipstick by mac to tone down the existing lipcolor.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Here's one more shot...</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8MKqAlcpq3Cg_7XZ9ZrCH4alKoTpEwT-tXXnoOvzUc6APeVetaSyqDtu3GWFKVIBYQsRZFs5Sx3MK1t_lHwvFA21qtzyeDTuMGeJcpfRVeRYHWgqv5I0vruLoD6k8p_z1yDlo7lU2Yn8/s400/web+Bamboo+1+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544666035177004034" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I'm very proud of myself! I know that i still have a bit to learn, but i'm getting there.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Stay tuned!</span></span></span></div></div>Katie Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894289935422787504noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173681663309707033.post-89641356471236748682010-11-10T09:48:00.005-05:002010-11-10T10:18:01.525-05:00Morgan's Wedding<div style="text-align: center;">In late summer, I was fortunate to work with Morgan for her wedding. Let me tell you, this girl is so sweet, but very fun at the same time. And she is hip to the latest trends thats for sure! She wanted feathers in her hair (i have been gathering info for a post about feathers and should have that up later this week.... consider this my introduction!). Feathers in hair is a very popular concept right now! And with white or ivory feathers, it's just gorgeous on brides!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a rundown of our get ready followed by some awesome pictures of Morgan and her hubby. All photography is by <a href="http://jeffhallphoto.com/">Jeff Hall Photography</a>. His business is set up in Greenville South Carolina. He has an amazing eye and captures weddings in such a fantastic style! You really should check out his portfolio, whether or not your looking for a photographer in Greenville!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwVySYkTbHigQDzRMNqc8SAm4Tqxv-4T0KmVc4JMCCEUCdkpKlGPfvxHjFe0xrN_-mGhYKXayUq6HL-N8Uagi2elfvwloX0pnuiImT4t1VVZvAuUAexwrkjgvCPRa4dqWP7OQynM7sjPw/s400/68833_491860912145_508112145_7241747_4288650_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537935425860696450" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Here's us getting ready. I'm not sure what I was looking for. Morgan looks bored. Ah, well it was early and I dont think they had brought her STRONG coffee yet. ;)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I started by spiral curling Morgan's hair, which is pretty straight when left alone. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I teased the hair at her crown and since</span> it was being pined in low curls, i didnt want the weight of all the hair to bring down the "bump" so i started pining the curls low and added on top.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The final layer of hair I used a criss cross pattern above. This is something i do often. I think i just love the way it looks and gives a little bit of a different vibe than being pulled straight into the hair design. Plus and added benefit is that the light cross over pattern allows minimal weight pulling down the height at the top, which is good for the style and also good that the teasing doesnt have to be so extreme that it's difficult for the bride to get out later.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Below is a final shot of the hairstyl after I added the feathers as well as some small flowers and stemens (pearls that were actually created to go in the center of fake flowers)</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMr7v5a7d-KalzoMyFfWksMn0H0BdY-zsGOBa_xeNW8lMYIxE3FVbMpm87rFsaWPdm_RatUYtQCrUw3GRSI42db8P_9IihTQTw-EcayhfssvWplGcjeOiREwT6E4f-Vb5rKFI8dZMu6sQ/s1600/71898_491861052145_508112145_7241751_2396043_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMr7v5a7d-KalzoMyFfWksMn0H0BdY-zsGOBa_xeNW8lMYIxE3FVbMpm87rFsaWPdm_RatUYtQCrUw3GRSI42db8P_9IihTQTw-EcayhfssvWplGcjeOiREwT6E4f-Vb5rKFI8dZMu6sQ/s400/71898_491861052145_508112145_7241751_2396043_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537933780458029586" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Next comes makeup! I LOVE when a photographer gets me some action shots of makeup application! Thanks so much Jeff!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAroOzdd8rSWznk-fyzUE3qyFH61t3K9b7E6Sf-djazHPMJRUfcLFT9hVe1CsRwFagp2KdNO_W7Gb0Zu2OUjg7CfRPHsLEjPbXm3OpdF9QFcCryiXoHcOBT0VgklXjY4vpGkhgvhmYR5I/s400/74338_491861102145_508112145_7241753_3236112_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537933768557885474" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">We started with the airbrush... i love my airbrush system!!!! The airbrush i use is by Dinair and I actually use the Paramedical makeup. It has a 24 hour wear and is completely water proof so just in case there are tears (at a wedding??? never!) or a rainstorm, this makeup isnt going anywhere!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's all about the EYES! Morgan is stylish and CLASSY! She wanted a lot of sparkle to her eyemakeup without it looking too overdone. After priming her lids with Urban Decay Primer Potion, I mostly used shadows by Stila Cosmetics. They pack a shimmer factor, without a lot of fall out (you know... all those random sparkles that fly off your makeup brush and land Lord knows where). They also arent glittery, just perfectly shimmery!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7zE8xaiS-37Ti45qd67hUtsqHgJeMIA5jaHgQPtEm2Wwwoe0F-WPsfDkm-M2Ezru26t7rprFRZODbv8hK7PeY4xAAO8rMZlzHmEoQzknqu5RaHDpp7aLi8-6ZPKJ3mrbLmPEKS8l0t74/s400/74317_491861157145_508112145_7241755_799272_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537933771672521026" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Here's another shot of the in process eye makeup. I used a lighter shadow over the whole lid (i THINK moonlight in the inner corner and brow bone with wheat over her whole lid) And then to intensify her look, i used Go Lightly along the lash line and in the outer view blending it into her crease. What you dont see in this shot is the later addition of false lashes and Expresso shadow more intensly along her lash line and just outer v corner.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDZmDnWPNTo-xvbs_HESuKKjsPm1qeiohqr3nZZImUMp7RYcljn3XYv5bOSjl5dfJTxPLHvnprAz8C7sRqTDJdT9yLuk6vAGIjFi7LDgmWUETuFb8ep0_AzHc9gNLaTtulf74Wat1dC4Q/s1600/73974_491861207145_508112145_7241756_7106115_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDZmDnWPNTo-xvbs_HESuKKjsPm1qeiohqr3nZZImUMp7RYcljn3XYv5bOSjl5dfJTxPLHvnprAz8C7sRqTDJdT9yLuk6vAGIjFi7LDgmWUETuFb8ep0_AzHc9gNLaTtulf74Wat1dC4Q/s400/73974_491861207145_508112145_7241756_7106115_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537933772752040146" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Her cheeks we kept a lightly peachy pink (um... i THINK peaches by MAC, may have been a light application of Garb. Sorry, it's been too long!) And her lip color we kept night and light as well. Below are 2 final shots that you can see her makeup.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIcWq9cmJHmUwl8qSpUeeDbPYC0w8dUYmyPj8hCLRC7TDc8sgcJSM_sHgsY-9m6yi__VreufZqkeZIr6mv32Cu1ALWWtX2CCmYJnOCOmWMTLnkcveMsBhQXYTcLCa9N2HicjH0c3eYu7Y/s400/67398_491863242145_508112145_7241780_7101064_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537933508182287074" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgafzB7C4gnrDgbzYqonxvK_gGNv9h1ss47ZEUVcrphF_PgsUS1hE34djcmrukhwqSB5mEobROxq2nTMa6hrWqmON5M6gggM66KU5msqo6x-nzWnThVqEj1O22iC82gFjx6iqpU9Op4AIY/s1600/75729_491862802145_508112145_7241773_1849739_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgafzB7C4gnrDgbzYqonxvK_gGNv9h1ss47ZEUVcrphF_PgsUS1hE34djcmrukhwqSB5mEobROxq2nTMa6hrWqmON5M6gggM66KU5msqo6x-nzWnThVqEj1O22iC82gFjx6iqpU9Op4AIY/s400/75729_491862802145_508112145_7241773_1849739_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537933760995183778" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Doesnt she look smashing! Ok, so she's a pretty girl to begin with, but i love the final looks!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's alot shot of that hair! :D</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiId38G8Z7s-lUVQ1uJ5yyOsN5U7q-UZqqiEvTOAeY5_nnnDMg53830o1XlxLXStLbS0Mkucuo08ssbSNRnXb-FoAODjeYQtiPROy0ziYqSEF9fSb4b-E-Ca-wjWF8ZVwYqXJ9bxfXK8k0/s1600/67588_491864427145_508112145_7241828_7180228_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiId38G8Z7s-lUVQ1uJ5yyOsN5U7q-UZqqiEvTOAeY5_nnnDMg53830o1XlxLXStLbS0Mkucuo08ssbSNRnXb-FoAODjeYQtiPROy0ziYqSEF9fSb4b-E-Ca-wjWF8ZVwYqXJ9bxfXK8k0/s400/67588_491864427145_508112145_7241828_7180228_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537933522372484850" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtkDFTLFKb4pzLRLrrqmLYo20y2LIXP4ABcm5E1PATTYFFJCtfsKvAyEH04b-WCQPD1XerbSw7nuBlLFFA6OgG2WrOWh2d2JOHml-fJkxUtT_Q0prdR6xcG8w07RA6IV80udioOROF8lU/s1600/67521_491863982145_508112145_7241816_2831547_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtkDFTLFKb4pzLRLrrqmLYo20y2LIXP4ABcm5E1PATTYFFJCtfsKvAyEH04b-WCQPD1XerbSw7nuBlLFFA6OgG2WrOWh2d2JOHml-fJkxUtT_Q0prdR6xcG8w07RA6IV80udioOROF8lU/s400/67521_491863982145_508112145_7241816_2831547_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537933514534673778" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This shot is precious... that tree is in Falls Park in downtown Greenville. I know you've seen it in wedding shots on my blog before... but isnt it gnarly cool!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Okie dokie - thats what i have for ya today!!!! Check back soon for that "feather post" and why every gal should have some feathers for her hair!</div>Katie Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894289935422787504noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173681663309707033.post-31375629361728871002010-11-05T10:54:00.004-04:002010-11-05T11:12:15.536-04:00Wanna win a Mac $50 gift card?!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello Lovelies! Sorry my posting has been a little everywhere. I have been SO BUSY! Last weekend i had 3 weddings, today I have a bridal portrait, 2 weddings tomorrow and then a bridal portrait on sunday! To many, "wedding season" is in the summer. While i do stay very busy in the summer for weddings, since i live in the South, the busiest wedding season here is FALL! It's not so densly hot and sticky, but it's not very cold yet either. The leaves here are just starting to turn... it's gorgeous! Maybe i'm partial since I was married in November!</div><div style="text-align: center;">As soon as the photos start rolling in from these weddings, I will post them, i promise! And I just got a new and better video camera! So more video tutorials and such will be coming SOON! Keep posting for casting calls!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ok, while I wanted to update everyone on whats going on with me... there is something that i'm sure will be far more exciting for you! A chance to win a $50 gift card from MAC!</div><div style="text-align: center;">You all know that i LOOOOOVE my MAC!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK2o-auN9VeFL96xXR-PnyeekqEb7m13tb8TOB3asAdeEdj-LTvHsrKL49cpffEbj1oYlfHei5JjWFhWs0jAaqA-VRflMq0ofhbFyE_tH6yuaJm9Ur4uUu9YegvaheaBctIuFCV3gNscI/s400/1000x500px-e7cde04a_tartantale-contest.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536080163852107170" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">This contest is being sponsored by <a href="http://www.makeuptalk.com/">MakeupTalk.com</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Makeup Talk is a super fun community online! They have recently revamped and redesigned their website as well so if you've been there before, but not for awhile, you should check it out again. At Makeup Talk, you can chat with other beauty lovers, read reviews about products, and swap out some products that didnt work you you with someone else who may have something you've been lemming after!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So check out their forum, and if you want to enter to win, <a href="http://www.makeuptalk.com/forum/thread/112553/contest-win-1-of-3-m-a-c-cosmetics-50-gift-cards">here is some details on how to do it!</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now i'm off to prep for the bridal portrait today! Chat with you all soooooon!</div>Katie Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894289935422787504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173681663309707033.post-34444272735523918852010-10-26T14:45:00.011-04:002010-10-26T17:32:28.461-04:00McAuley's Fall Fashion<div style="text-align: center;">It's a beautiful fall day here... ok, not quite. It's been rainy and miserable! Luckily, it wasnt miserable last weekend when I worked on the fall fashion shoot for <a href="http://www.shopmcauleys.com/">McAuley's Unique Boutique!</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This shoot was SO much fun! Although we started a smidgen early, filled to my brim with coffee and with bright eyeshadows in hand, I had a lot of fun to say the least on the looks for the models!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We met up at the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Anderson-SC/vintage-hair-loft/112558954887?v=wall">Vintage Hair Loft in Anderson, SC</a> where Hannah was busy at work on the models hair. After the makeup was all done, i trekked it on over to a warehouse Missy (owner of McAuley's) owns in downtown Anderson where <a href="http://www.facebook.com/JakeSimpPhotos?ref=ts">Jake Simpson</a> was waiting to get started.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now for the record... Jake is an phenom photog who has moved from South Carolina to New York City. I am often fortunate enough to work with him when he comes back into town, but if you are in NY, or traveling to NY... you want to book him!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ok, so here are some of my favorite shots. I have more of them uploaded to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=19266&id=141833145861626">my facebook page</a> if you are interested. While you're there, become a fan why don't ya!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tish</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ1mOxm4_rMqlCCHMiaNDbg6vKpQE2bJGEkpBqnqAQBt6M5boD_En0_CR0EL0nvoze5NjQ2pD8GwYioG8wTPU3e_E1JCAkG7SS_UyumkEpw1CU-SOdtBNkWYny2jY6UpexvOrrzKxk3Rk/s1600/40717_10150298683105082_70427690081_15369896_8083638_n.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ1mOxm4_rMqlCCHMiaNDbg6vKpQE2bJGEkpBqnqAQBt6M5boD_En0_CR0EL0nvoze5NjQ2pD8GwYioG8wTPU3e_E1JCAkG7SS_UyumkEpw1CU-SOdtBNkWYny2jY6UpexvOrrzKxk3Rk/s400/40717_10150298683105082_70427690081_15369896_8083638_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532429868935830114" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiomzLYsftuathgtNgIjC3m4nEBQSbl3X5uni_5PvjfRUaCxkV_Sb8o76U3tSvAHSG83OEhowXLjIeU5Py2Cj3i6EMdJJC776ClF9eW9DzVGbjAqQb1PPU20G6j0SREVD8vwW_CECmh3_w/s400/33682_10150108672613504_123261133503_7696160_4999693_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532429847854933746" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjhF-Q5xY8TUuuHUKypvXShaDi1FQ8YDMyGCJzSCXMJmKlRHL2bLAOuIcSqRRu7OzCH6AcQycq2v0fQvVKtNfRInaqBQ7Z9rDYWkXdPl4hnDJtHdwDtzWdIpfqHudOE8NGWVqBq-_tT8A/s400/67310_10150298683060082_70427690081_15369894_117786_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532431504940692802" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Chelsey</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5LpSexHwfHbK2J9ASeTbJP-kb6b-UZyNmIGr_L2X1xR0x1vuFDFccEr8wz0xkL-GzSSqBENIdBDlkXYB76-hwHDn_wZN7nHpe6pCEccwntu1rr4XxtAY_6jVSBfpq904u1OS3A2L__QQ/s400/68716_10150300865980082_70427690081_15402600_8029403_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532456028074631186" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigd5miKuizdUas2sn8ZSaRTOshay-q5ITDINsJxEt-U9r9Nn9mnWQrfdiZkcBG5wk2k1j878HvBD48rpv8D94_Jx2kMAg0DRdAljZXy4cYpu3NHps7_ULGUOwUt7u7HIjGyaVsZqlhQkw/s1600/66359_10150299212670082_70427690081_15377691_2146738_n.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigd5miKuizdUas2sn8ZSaRTOshay-q5ITDINsJxEt-U9r9Nn9mnWQrfdiZkcBG5wk2k1j878HvBD48rpv8D94_Jx2kMAg0DRdAljZXy4cYpu3NHps7_ULGUOwUt7u7HIjGyaVsZqlhQkw/s400/66359_10150299212670082_70427690081_15377691_2146738_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532455449891373602" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px; " /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXLROSXbtL98C1rvhaMPBmu_575KT_TVCiYKqo0clTlyMDPDEh0oR6k-c3HX2On-VLqZCp4xACmW_yN47Se4GABWfkJ3WZx-LJgYSBt6kLI6gsBhvxK-rZpTf9v5yqabfVa05Dta5MbAY/s1600/66628_10150298683015082_70427690081_15369892_367091_n.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXLROSXbtL98C1rvhaMPBmu_575KT_TVCiYKqo0clTlyMDPDEh0oR6k-c3HX2On-VLqZCp4xACmW_yN47Se4GABWfkJ3WZx-LJgYSBt6kLI6gsBhvxK-rZpTf9v5yqabfVa05Dta5MbAY/s400/66628_10150298683015082_70427690081_15369892_367091_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532455444426721698" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXLROSXbtL98C1rvhaMPBmu_575KT_TVCiYKqo0clTlyMDPDEh0oR6k-c3HX2On-VLqZCp4xACmW_yN47Se4GABWfkJ3WZx-LJgYSBt6kLI6gsBhvxK-rZpTf9v5yqabfVa05Dta5MbAY/s1600/66628_10150298683015082_70427690081_15369892_367091_n.jpg"></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Taylor</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgsfdsKIUlzxHO5pGzFXj1wmP2ra30xc0J5j8UxaLrK0Tx9zHUAjNdRzHn7U5iyGibFJsfAuW_Tfzda1C6f0MP4-5616WS30At-DC3ynSE6e-q8lh3CpSR_PNBGrWp3d08excsizmdIfg/s1600/66573_10150108673503504_123261133503_7696176_1750830_n.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgsfdsKIUlzxHO5pGzFXj1wmP2ra30xc0J5j8UxaLrK0Tx9zHUAjNdRzHn7U5iyGibFJsfAuW_Tfzda1C6f0MP4-5616WS30At-DC3ynSE6e-q8lh3CpSR_PNBGrWp3d08excsizmdIfg/s400/66573_10150108673503504_123261133503_7696176_1750830_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532468119035723090" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyfA2pUrLlcMthLMno2QKHCxx8c91BEbNhw72IZ7-ZwUquQm9FKpjRi9hAhMRNVfOdOfkR0W6P57Cfye4EK4voArdNAD_GHBBfevEUE0FKQKrngTgAU2_FAoaiIHGFbsltipQL3UWb5mk/s1600/65940_10150108674783504_123261133503_7696204_4618862_n.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyfA2pUrLlcMthLMno2QKHCxx8c91BEbNhw72IZ7-ZwUquQm9FKpjRi9hAhMRNVfOdOfkR0W6P57Cfye4EK4voArdNAD_GHBBfevEUE0FKQKrngTgAU2_FAoaiIHGFbsltipQL3UWb5mk/s400/65940_10150108674783504_123261133503_7696204_4618862_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532468106126943362" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center; ">Ashley</div></span></span></span></span></div></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFiy2uJwQPl7-kA7U8LJivY_FtGH3lScm78TsBMefyyrCWh-nT7gSOq97wcFCHKBW_XTrurKf-1mblLuPi_ywjQ0U1YzaCKqnCqZ0f7JipjZYCCXCqM7RF2mP1DDjxtzlXyOr9-zeNtA/s1600/71871_10150300866125082_70427690081_15402603_6702576_n.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFiy2uJwQPl7-kA7U8LJivY_FtGH3lScm78TsBMefyyrCWh-nT7gSOq97wcFCHKBW_XTrurKf-1mblLuPi_ywjQ0U1YzaCKqnCqZ0f7JipjZYCCXCqM7RF2mP1DDjxtzlXyOr9-zeNtA/s400/71871_10150300866125082_70427690081_15402603_6702576_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532467498467456994" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYl9VZO2Edos_tgQNix6LIk9c7LaIHVwK783h9Nns6J5spI5QDlF6tS5n4VMX2m-dMy3pdSMhn_MzZiuz-OVt9BwGcFW417G4hO_LK0VJdwrpaVs3PCMGDz-zAxJytykijPE2wPh7WAqI/s400/66558_10150108674948504_123261133503_7696205_2696505_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532468109972619986" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7wFOONch7ko1Oqa20fkIxj5aalOx3yBOzwsd8cs5YCyod03Yv-llpJNH7IF_5AXC6X2jUp7b1pTvDjWcZsiFKpweXeMN6U-K4UnBxMF7mONHmzC7cM2yhCkYHV0rlcaOOwJ_p-Y8EfZ0/s1600/73403_10150108673078504_123261133503_7696163_3791464_n.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7wFOONch7ko1Oqa20fkIxj5aalOx3yBOzwsd8cs5YCyod03Yv-llpJNH7IF_5AXC6X2jUp7b1pTvDjWcZsiFKpweXeMN6U-K4UnBxMF7mONHmzC7cM2yhCkYHV0rlcaOOwJ_p-Y8EfZ0/s400/73403_10150108673078504_123261133503_7696163_3791464_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532467494370778274" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a></span></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Katie</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3_UkuLKcugqYYrEkc5nsawhhK3S1QBPdHy0L9zqhJzkvPSJrRxqnXYel9ca3gNYAwQE-YVNAuqCmOj6Os-JdLCYPt5g2Dtok5S_ZHnVMcxmmLjtgxL4smbkpYrAw7GNvBFFwZMcU_1VI/s1600/71722_10150299212435082_70427690081_15377690_5714492_n.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3_UkuLKcugqYYrEkc5nsawhhK3S1QBPdHy0L9zqhJzkvPSJrRxqnXYel9ca3gNYAwQE-YVNAuqCmOj6Os-JdLCYPt5g2Dtok5S_ZHnVMcxmmLjtgxL4smbkpYrAw7GNvBFFwZMcU_1VI/s400/71722_10150299212435082_70427690081_15377690_5714492_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532467073970390690" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibKBPlgHs2JvZGour92FDnaW9ZUNwLxw83C6vqL0VnlIl3ZNltZbJ2SlDzRMqpnFTbNh34Jvx7xnj87AvJihp-FM5ldOR9hfKbQIVPeVjaVVDL_FyWIkmPe-HVbl_RMhuwqpsTNt8nFAk/s400/33721_10150108673603504_123261133503_7696179_3822774_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532470093627293234" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;">And just a couple behind the scenes... because i think they are so fun!</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGZSYLf_0ud4VH2yaj4nUieWPg5G0R0eny1d5kelPtGmqQlnBWz80Xzj2qubsKSlf3noKML6T2iSZ4EiBgKuDb8w_O8xW49KAo_Mh2iPtusaNRES21qpf_oK6_WF22-NkQ2E41iDx5NyQ/s1600/33699_1483954867483_1492200042_31455947_180212_n.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGZSYLf_0ud4VH2yaj4nUieWPg5G0R0eny1d5kelPtGmqQlnBWz80Xzj2qubsKSlf3noKML6T2iSZ4EiBgKuDb8w_O8xW49KAo_Mh2iPtusaNRES21qpf_oK6_WF22-NkQ2E41iDx5NyQ/s400/33699_1483954867483_1492200042_31455947_180212_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532429850842506626" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5GEpRwdMiRYmc0GHgZhJvez7j0Mb4okYW6qWZC48UgNwo_URgoHWQM1KsbIW_qKXCTt_1z5gdujwMKM_hmYcpymR2b2f-ZhROelWaW2kmdhrsMwYZSx9K0znZKV69GZqmDiWgm-w8XdE/s400/66534_1483955147490_1492200042_31455949_7168451_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532470569302270258" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Such a fun fun day!!!!!!</span></div></div></span></span></span></span><br /></div>Katie Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894289935422787504noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173681663309707033.post-70994213710652949102010-10-21T14:37:00.005-04:002010-10-22T20:00:36.128-04:00Sarah's wedding!<div style="text-align: center;">As promised, i'm finally getting around to some much needed updating! These pictures are actually from a wedding i did makeup for about a month and a half ago (but i just got the photos so i'm not that much of a slacker!!!) If you'd like to see more of this photographer (a husband and wife duo that are just a joy to work with!) check out their website, <a href="http://www.lumosstudio.com">www.lumosstudio.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUWQ8Zkwv9kmSFijAIi5zxBw8fVBT5LYZZUmg-TBQx8BHEv0otHawG85V7CXYp94RLzvBAAfmvWrYcECbhZ_S7ycWkyv-fMNfUmvBW1T4qEb33x26sHtJryleTt3M_j3YqP4AeoYzldMc/s1600/IMG_5429.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUWQ8Zkwv9kmSFijAIi5zxBw8fVBT5LYZZUmg-TBQx8BHEv0otHawG85V7CXYp94RLzvBAAfmvWrYcECbhZ_S7ycWkyv-fMNfUmvBW1T4qEb33x26sHtJryleTt3M_j3YqP4AeoYzldMc/s400/IMG_5429.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530570761073474210" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I had so much fun getting to know Sarah over the course of her engagement, bridal portraits, and consultations. She really is just such a pleasure to be around and can i say that i am beyond bummed that she's moved away to CALIFORNIA of all places. *sigh* I will miss her, and i only knew her a few months!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkAqXf81QEMwFdxf2g8uIJe6QX-2y1jWJCZfKvHeBbyHvYRQtKny0buwUMEf9ZH-_hx-MfhoL-aS5lmFYB07DbZax_vNs3-6EIBQe6t0a4hQDQo8MxqN8NjJ3OlOZrLWgZm4AOoBtwOAk/s1600/IMG_5421.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkAqXf81QEMwFdxf2g8uIJe6QX-2y1jWJCZfKvHeBbyHvYRQtKny0buwUMEf9ZH-_hx-MfhoL-aS5lmFYB07DbZax_vNs3-6EIBQe6t0a4hQDQo8MxqN8NjJ3OlOZrLWgZm4AOoBtwOAk/s400/IMG_5421.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530570758446494978" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a more black and white version of the previous photo. Sarah wanted a very classic look and while polished, she didnt want to look overdone or TOO glam.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKSCzEIbsfgLVQYTYioKuXZOBcPABTZ3hD3QQGwP9Pscu5wziVMlRjwo9KGZ9YE-dUU4AdrnaPRM-FVv3TjoFltjWh3xtxkNBXhxHhiv6jkN0ky5UqEfySdlC6QqZdirb94QmfWLPYflQ/s1600/IMG_2372.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKSCzEIbsfgLVQYTYioKuXZOBcPABTZ3hD3QQGwP9Pscu5wziVMlRjwo9KGZ9YE-dUU4AdrnaPRM-FVv3TjoFltjWh3xtxkNBXhxHhiv6jkN0ky5UqEfySdlC6QqZdirb94QmfWLPYflQ/s400/IMG_2372.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530570755087140226" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;">this photo is precious, and since her eyes are closed it shows off the makeup well! haha!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimP9ivzevyIx6VqFWF__Hb3nVxX-8dZo2CjkXxz3JCbpWiQVp7lGCBlR0UahNr_3Zje89fcAcwuVyeDjtAV8zjd1ckz6rC_7pyXKCxa_eOek8P13ahdYf6rFDViPQj79KbzANJs0iCpNs/s1600/IMG_1855.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimP9ivzevyIx6VqFWF__Hb3nVxX-8dZo2CjkXxz3JCbpWiQVp7lGCBlR0UahNr_3Zje89fcAcwuVyeDjtAV8zjd1ckz6rC_7pyXKCxa_eOek8P13ahdYf6rFDViPQj79KbzANJs0iCpNs/s400/IMG_1855.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530570741555639826" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;">While i never saw sarah not smiling, she looks so regal here! I love it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9-DgiC91O9rBCARxEpQzB7cdHQODLGnFcNFyzQgiSPNxuK73FqqruxctxFTph9alU2u4W3I3tuOSiT5qprJ_bgvV9tMcBrimbCZ7oCQ8lsc7Uwt7VIOKIbpfUxN7IonqbQRJo9m2iKSw/s1600/IMG_1746.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9-DgiC91O9rBCARxEpQzB7cdHQODLGnFcNFyzQgiSPNxuK73FqqruxctxFTph9alU2u4W3I3tuOSiT5qprJ_bgvV9tMcBrimbCZ7oCQ8lsc7Uwt7VIOKIbpfUxN7IonqbQRJo9m2iKSw/s400/IMG_1746.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530570735680400098" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A little harder to see the faces, but I also did the makeup on her bridesmaids. :D</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Check back soon for some WAY fun pictures of fashion fun and bright makeup for McAuley's!</div><div><br /></div>Katie Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894289935422787504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173681663309707033.post-2924265420881234482010-10-10T18:57:00.003-04:002010-10-10T19:15:44.653-04:00An Ice Princess for If Only Photos<div style="text-align: center;">Hello Makeup Friends! I PROMISE i'm going to have some tutorial updates and things very very soon! I've just been consumed with WORK (and my little guys, which they are just so cute i cant resist park playdates and whatnot while the weather is nice!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I do have 5 weddings booked this month alone, however and some other fun shoots so yeah, i've been a busy (and happy) gal!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a shot from a shoot i did this past week with a new photographer friend!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQw-4CXux2i9D3unP2f6x5oua_nbsnim85v1CD3AnZZQgi7nwFKm-G1_4KnvrI0OpiPro4XdpCApXRZZKeQ5T-E62ySsRjcZJyHVXj6C-cYFOGP4UoOAMZ9B7rO_WssSzNHVTgSeirQ14/s400/A0001101-MUA.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526555565027455490" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">You should be seeing a lot of collaborations with him! His work is fabulous! His name is Alex Frazier and he shoots EVERYTHING! If you are a model in the greenville area, book him! He has a Hasselblad camera which translates to extreeeeeemly high def pictures (makes me very happy as a makeup artist!) But he also does weddings, portraits, family stuff, kiddos, etc. You will not be sorry. You can see his website at www.ifonlyphotos.com</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Fun stuff huh? I don't get to do "extreme" makeup nearly as much as i once did. Now that the kiddos are a little older and I can at least leave them with a babysitter that i know i can hire again and she wont run away screaming (ok, she still might, i have a hyper 2 and 4 year old), I can take on more of these types of shoots that are more for fun than anything else.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For Becca's makeup, I used Dinair white glamour airbrush makeup. I focused the white along the outer edge of her face and worked inward leaving the center. I then used Alabaster to airbrush the center of her face giving it a "thawed ice princess" vibe. I didnt want her face to just be ghost white.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I used a number of different blue shadows on her eyes and brought the shadow down along her temple and cheek bone using a duo fiber (or soft stipple) brush.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lips were colored by mixing MAC Pigment in cornflower with clear lip gloss. This gave the blue effect without being BLUE. Had the pigment been mixed with a thicker medium or with using a LOT of pigment, you could achieve denser coverage.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Her eyebrows where shaded in with a dark blue eyeshadow as well. Since Becca bleaches her hair (noooooo, really? hehe) her eyebrows were already a little bit darker than her haircolor. However, a lot of that color was taken out by the airbrush. I wanted her face to be striking and really bring out the blue tones, so i added the blue to her brow, but her brow bone was highlighted with a white silver first.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The "cracks" in her skin were a story of a lot of testing! Originally we were wanting to use silver leaf but it wouldnt stick to ANY of the adhesives i had on hand. grumble grumble. So i resolved to hand painting the "cracks" which were meant to resemble cracks in ice.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Becca's hair was teased to all High Heaven. Thankfully she was a very good sport! I actually added in pieces of cotton batting (yes, the same stuff that is in your pillows) under the bump to make sure that the teasing stayed put instead of falling flat.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Overall i was extremely pleased with this shoot! I had a lot of fun with the model and the photographer and can not wait to do the other half of this shoot which will be all fire oriented!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Katie Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08894289935422787504noreply@blogger.com0