And then she woke up …a Duchess!

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I admit it… I slept in NOT my choice my body had other ideas (Friday night we did a POP-Up shop for my business and it was a long exhausting day) so I did not watch the wedding of the year while it was happening! However, I did watch and still am devouring every crumb I can get of it on TV and online.

Since I am in the business of beauty I couldn’t let this wedding pass without sharing my  thoughts on this bride!

I loved her look,style and wedding day choices. I thought her makeup was effortless and not trying too much nor over the top glam.

This is the kind of bridal makeup I do on my clients. Softly defined and naturally gorgeous!

Luminous skin,a nude pink lipstick,chocolate brown eye shadow,peachy pink  soft cheeks and a defined brow all worked to make her look simply beautiful! The icing on her pretty face? Pretty freckles peeking through.

Her face was prepped months ahead to a few facials and contouring facials a technique by the famous esthetician  Nichola Joss who works across the pond in London and in NYC. She recommends a bride prepare her skin for the big day months ahead and so do I.

In case you didn’t know it the Duchess likes to shop a variety of places as well as  Whole Foods and is an avid foodie and very health conscious. She’s even got the Prince doing green drinks with her!

Rumor had it she would do her own makeup. Well, she did not. She had a little help by a makeup artist Daniel Martin.

Her hair was styled by Serge Normant ala NYC.Stylist to SJP and Julia Roberts to name a few of his VIP and celebrity clientele. I’ve always wanted to get my haircut or styled by him back home!

Royals have been gifted Essie nail lacquer and have worn that brand in the past. Not sure if Essie’s Ballet Slippers was on her well manicured nails.

Stylists predicted that Meghan would choose a sparkly heavy beaded wedding gown by certain designers ala a Disney Princess. They were wrong!  She chose the beauty of Givenchy by a designer from England. I thought her gown was…simple and elegant.

This very modern bride and ceremony was amazing. Down to those adorable boys and flower girls!

I am so happy for Prince Harry! Aren’t you?

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The American girl who became a Duchess… 22 YEARS after she posed pretty with a friend in front of Buckingham Palace sitting on the fence. A fairy tale indeed!

What are your thoughts? I’d love to hear from you!

My yummy box of DELICIOUS Boomf!

Boomf box

YUMMY Gifts or stocking stuffer treats…worth waiting for!
I know Christmas is fast approaching but really wanted you to know about this delicious find!

Who doesn’t LOVE sweets and treats???
I love candy!

Boomf box of MAGICAL Vanilla Mallows

Kate Middleton AKA the Duchess of Cambridge brother has a yummy company.
http://www.Boomf.com

Look at my awesome box of customized marshmallows by Boomf So beautiful. So fun!
Fluffy,puffy and pretty gifts they will absolutely LOVE~
You can use your Instagram or other photos you took to create these yummy delights. I chose a variety of photos,my lips,clients,my hubby and I and a photo of a boluquet that was special to me from my sister.The possibilities are endless!
My Hot Chocolate NEVER looked or tasted so good!

Box of 9

$25.00 a box

Gift note card available!
They arrived in perfect condition.Ready to eat or to give!

They ship from England to your mailbox and the name was created from the sound that the box makes when it lands to your door step. BOOMF!

The perfect gift!

Ordering was as easy as 1,2,3…I did it and the order arrived fresh,gorgeous and fabulous in 3 weeks.

While it may be too late for a Christmas arrival. You can let the people you are gifting to know a special package is arriving from England in a few weeks.

Some things are so worth waiting for! YUM…you’ll want to order more than one!

Valentines Day is around the corner…get to creating and ordering for your sweeties!

Make some beautiful memories! Put them on a yummy box of marshmallows.

Life is sweet and oh so short! Go get your YUMMY personalized box! XOXO

The Beauty of Diane Von Furstenberg

FGI_LogoTxt_193U_hiresCounting down to Fashion Group International’s event to show fashion,design and beauty pro’s the Fall/Winter 2013 color and fashion trend presentation forecast in the one and only New York City.I also look forward to meeting and seeing the faces behind the names of fashion and beauty editors and a fashion blogger.

A woman I continue to admire and worked for in NYC is moderating the event. Diane Von Furstenberg… I truly can’t wait to see and hear her.She is a smart,sexy,charismatic and above all fashionable woman who taught me so much about life and business including her original mantra “Feel like a woman wear a dress.” That mantra stuck with me for years and I am so glad it did. She is so right it does make a difference wearing dresses and skirts versus pants and pant suits.

I own many of her infamous wrap dresses,cosmetic bags,scarves,purses,rain coats and blouses.I even have lipsticks and perfumes from her cosmetic and fragrance launch. Diane is a fashion icon and does more than design clothes! She does many other good works and more woman should follow her lead. http://www.dvf.com Looking for a good read at the beach or on a long weekend this summer? Get a copy of her book it is one you don’t want to miss.

This organization is a global one started by women in history and I am proud to be a member of Fashion Group International.Founded in 1930 by Eleanor Roosevelt,Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein to name a few.
Have you got a serious love and passion for fashion? Join…www.fgi.org

As Diane Von Furstenberg says today “Be the woman you want to be.” I am.