Lip Service Makeup: Texas Wedding

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Ali and Brent's Fort Worth Wedding Featured in Brides of North Texas

As much as we all like seeing imaginative styled shoots and wedding "inspiration", I think it's just as awesome to see real weddings in magazines and blogs! The connection, the intimacy, the uniquely personal elements chosen by that particular couple.....what could be more inspiring than that? Since I do makeup well before the ceremony starts, I especially love to see all the images of how the entire event comes together...as in Ali and Brent's wedding in August! A beautiful bride, handsome groom, stunning dress and venue.....all perfect. Know what's my favorite thing? These two have known each other since grade school....yep, childhood sweethearts! They have a deep loving bond that's really evident when they're together.....now THAT'S what makes for the perfect wedding. Add to that a rockstar vendor team teeming with talent, a super sweet bride and bridal party....it's an understatement to say that I was so happy to have a small part in it, and to see it featured in Brides of North Texas in their "Vows that Wow" Series!

Brides of North Texas - "Vows that Wow" - Ali and Brent

Vendor Team

Lip Service Makeup

Renn Traylor

Bliss Bridal

Robert Carr Chapel, TCU

Celebration Event Rentals

Suite 206 Rentals

Tracy Autem Photography

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Texas Beauty and Grace - Loma Linda

Hi Everyone!
I recently did an amazing styled shoot with Melissa Shook Photography out at Loma Linda Events, in Rocket, TX. Although it's been cold cold cold lately and the trees were definitely still starkly winter barren, we lucked out and the day of the shoot itself was warm and really nice! I crafted a mostly natural and sweet look for Grace, but when I saw the aquamarine color of her eyes AND the fabulous shoes stylist Sally Schnitzius had lined up for the shoot, I decided to add a little pop of unexpected shadow around her lashline. I loved the ethereal effect it created...very cool! For her hair, I did soft, natural waves that were first adorned with a floral crown (created by Teresa Choate with Loma Linda), then just down and loose for the 2nd look. For the final group of sunset shots, I pinned up a quick twisted topknot PLUS added a vibrant raspberry lip for a more bold and electric look that perfectly played off the colors in her bouquet...gorgeous! Sally and I collaborated our massive jewelry collections to find some perfect vintage additions to adorn Grace's gorgeous dress. Did I mention Grace and Matt are engaged in real life? They had such great chemistry and Melissa captured some sweet moments and dreamy imagery while rushing to get that last little bit of sunlight. LOTS of pics, but what the heck....check out "Texas Beauty and Grace"!