Part 2 of my visit with Fox29's Jennaphr Frederick - in this piece, I'm talking about products that I think every woman should have....
Fox29's Jennaphr Frederick in the studio: unnecessary beauty buys
Always happy to see Fox29's spunky, hilarious Jennaphr Frederick. In the first segment of this recent November visit, I shared my thoughts on beauty items and techniques that you can skip ... and yes, I danced with the camera man, because I couldn't help myself...
Fox29's Jennaphr Frederick pays a visit to my studio
On November 12th, the feisty and hilarious Jennaphr Frederick of Fox29's Good Day stopped by the studio to help me promote my recycling event and to get my opinion on make-up (uh oh) - the necessary and the not-so-necessary.
We also had a special guest with us, Bryan Barron, who was in town promoting the latest edition of "Don't Go to the Beauty Counter Without Me," a book he co-authors with Paula Begoun ("The Cosmetics Cop"). Bryan talked with Jennaphr about beauty "dupes," that is, inexpensive products that can be substituted for wicked expensive ones. So that's good.
I always tell my clients and workshop participants about Beautypedia, the online version of the book - it's a much more comprehensive and current resource for thousands of products reviews. Begoun's research team base their reviews on claims made by the manufacturers, about efficacy, for example, and the ability to turn you into Jennifer Lopez.
Video of my two spots coming soon.....
Shoots: with Marie Labbancz and Amanda D'Andrea, Part II
More from the summer shoot with Marie Labbancz and Amanda D'Andrea. I was so crazy about this hairstyle done by Amanda that I wanted to show it from all sides.... model is still and forever will be the lovely Lizzie N.
Shoots: with Marie Labbancz and Amanda D'Andrea, Part I
Photographer Marie Labbancz, hair stylist Amanda D'Andrea and I got together this summer to create some cool images. In the first part of the shoot, we used antique cameos as our inspiration - this one is my favorite. Lizzie N. was our glorious model - she had all the graceful beauty and luxurious hair we needed to make this happen...
As seen on Philadelphia Wedding Blog: my five favorite things
Got a request from Philadelphia Wedding Magazine to share my five favorite things, and this is how it went down....
On Film: Kristina and Tom by CinemaCake
I have a special place in my heart for Kristina. Her wedding to Tom this June at the Union League as captured by CinemaCake....
Hair by Amanda D'Andrea (of course)....
Cover Shot: Equestrian Quarterly Magazine
As seen on the cover of Equestrian Quarterly Magazine, Summer 2014. Photographer Sarah DiCicco's winning shot of my real life bride, fashion designer Devon Baer, who wore Vera Wang for her Radnor Hunt wedding celebration. Classy stuff.
On Film: Caitlin & David by CinemaCake
I can't say it enough - a wedding film allows the bride and groom to see precious moments of the day that they might have otherwise missed. Philadelphia is blessed to have one of the best wedding filmmakers in the country, CinemaCake.
Caitlin was just ravishing and a delight to work with. Will post more photos from the remarkable Sarah DiCicco when they're available.... enjoy!
Beautiful Bride: Dhaval, et al
So much goes into preparing a bride for an East Indian wedding. Henna, jewelry, the sari draping....it (almost) takes a village. Dhaval's serene, stately beauty captured in dramatic fashion by Philip Gabriel Photography.
Photographers: Sarah DiCicco for Philly Bride
Philadelphia Magic Gardens (a wonder of the world right here in PA, in my humble opinion), Superwoman photographer Sarah DiCicco, and pretty dresses from Philly Bride - what more could one want? This model was so Modigliani to me, so I did her hair and make-up accordingly....
Actress Karla Souza by Nicholas Iverson
Had the great pleasure of working with photographer Nicholas Iverson on a headshot for actress Karla Souza, who was in Philly shooting a new show for ABC with Academy Award nominee Viola Davis.
Karla is a natural beauty, so we kept it that way, with simple hair and make-up.
Crossing fingers and toes that this new show will continue to be filmed in Philadelphia!
Sail to Sable shoot; just in time for warm weather...
Loved doing hair and make-up for photographer Rachel McGinn and Beke Rendell of Styled Creative for clothing design company Sail to Sable. Happy, preppy chic tunics and the like, shot at the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center. Fun!
As seen in: BHLDN styled shoot for 100 Layer Cake blog
These glorious photos were recently featured on 100layercake.com. Delectable BHLDN gowns (Tamsin was my favorite) taken at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts by Alison Conklin. Brilliant styling by Beka Rendell of Styled Creative (and The Styled Bride) - who else would something so cool with a bunch of stools that happened to be lying around?
Brides, grooms and puppy love ...
In honor of Valentine's Day, I give you photos of my brides, some of whom are with their grooms, but all of whom are showing the love to their four-legged friends on their wedding day.
I would delight in having a dog, but we've recently become a three cat household, so that ship has sailed for the time being. Instead, I live vicariously through the loving person/canine relationships of others, and always want to know if my clients have pets, what their names are, etc.
With love for creatures great and small, Happy Valentine's Day!
Author Jennifer Weiner in The New Yorker
Had the pleasure of doing hair and make-up for Jennifer Weiner's recent shoot for a January 2014 article in The New Yorker.
It was also an honor to work with photographer phenom Pari Dubrovik, who is a darling person. I didn't style Jennifer's beloved doggie in any way.....
Beautiful Bride: Emily Ciliberto
"Spunky glamour on wheels" - that is the way I would describe Emily, who married Jamie in November. Photographer Daniel Moyer had a field day with the colorful backdrop that characterizes the Hotel Monaco in downtown Philadelphia. Here are just a few of those photos that delighted me.
Emily came to me as a daily wearer of false eyelashes, so she was used to a bit of cosmetic magic. Because of her already perfect skin, I was able to do maximum eye and still keep it looking real.
I was particularly moved by Jamie's expression when he first saw Emily - happy tears of "first look" love. And any bride who checks her make-up in the side mirror of a moped is a goddess to me.
Hair by my pal Amanda D'Andrea, Monique Lhullier dress from The Wedding Shoppe in Wayne, florals by Beautiful Blooms.
Mothers and Daughters: Christine and Grace
One of the aspects of my wedding adventures that I most appreciate is the special bond between mother and daughter. I feel very close to my brides, and to their moms, who are often around my age. This is a fundamental relationship worth celebrating, and I'm always moved by a beautiful photo of the bride and her mother.
Meet Christine and her mom Grace. Christine was married this October at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Photographs by Hudson Nichols Photography.
Celebrity Client: Ali Larter
A few weeks ago, I worked with actress Ali Larter. She was in town to appear on QVC's In the Kitchen with David, to promote her new cookbook Kitchen Revelry. The book came out of her love of food and entertaining, and even a gluten-free vegetarian like me found good things to try as I flipped through her galley proof. (She also turned me on to St. Germain, an elderflower liqueur that's great with champagne - I'm so there....).
I first saw Ali in one of my all time favorite chick flicks, "Legally Blonde." But she's known more now for her work on the TV series "Heroes," and you'll see her in a new series soon called "Legends."
Caught her on Instagram, of course..... beautiful skin, golden tones and individual lashes on eyes, and a pinked lip (Jane Iredale Lip Fixation in Fascination) that would go well with her happy orange dress....
On the cover and in the pages of New Jersey Bride Magazine Fall 2013
We knew there was magic in the sea air during this shoot at Mallard Island Yacht Club in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Featured in the Fall issue of New Jersey Bride Magazine.
Photographed by the illustrious Marie Labbancz. Hair by Brittiany Cunningham for Architeqt Salon in Philadelphia.
