Crazy for Corals! Sta-Glam's spring line of lipglosses have arrive!

   There's just something about coral that I just cannot get enough of. Whether it be nails, clothes, or lips it is simply a fabulous color  to put you in the mood for spring and summer (Did you hear that mother nature!?). Personally I feel there is no better way to snap out of that winter funk then with a pop of coral on your lips!

  Say hello to Coral Kiss and Sugar Daddy (the hubby finally got one named after him, lol), Sta-Glam's spring line of lippies!

 

 

Thanks to my gorgeous friend and hair stylist Trina for modeling Sugar Daddy!

Here I am modeling Coral Kiss!

 



   To purchase your Sta-Glam glosses go to:  http://bit.ly/sg-shop 

 

 

Happy Spring!

 

XOXO

Carrie :)

      Hey everyone! So excited to finally sit down and give you the scoop on my new Sta-Glam Brush line. As you all know, I teach group and individual Make 101 lessons and I always struggled on finding affordable and quality brushes to recommend to my clients. It is no secret that I love Mac brushes, especially the 217 crease brush, which I swear is life changing when you are a makeup junkie like myself. However, I was not comfortable recommending such pricey items to my clients, and that my friends is how the Sta-Glam brushes were born (or manufactured for a lack of better words?!).

      The Sta-Glam brushes are a private label line that include  six eye brushes that I swear by to get the perfect smokey eye finished with the ever popular and my fave the winged liner. What about my favorite Mac 217 brush you ask? You know I have you covered with a brush that is almost an exact dupe with my version of the fluffy crease brush.

 

 

1)  Smudge Brush: Another fave of mine. Tiny but mighty, this brush is used to line the bottom of your lashes with shadow for a faux liner look and also can be used to smudge out your top liner for a softer look yet sexy look.

 

 

2)  Shader Brush: Use this brush to apply shadow to the entirety of the lid. Perfect for building up color. Make sure to pat your shadow on your lid as opposed to swiping the color all over your lid for better pigment payoff and less shadow fallout.

 

 

3) Fluffy Blending Brush: A must have, makeup artist or not! This brush is used to blend out harsh lines from transitioning  shadow colors giving your shadow a polished and gradient look. When it doubt blend it out!

 

 

4) Fluffy Crease Brush: My version of the Mac 217, but at a fourth of the price! This brush is used to apply color to the crease of the eye, on and above in a wind shield wiper motion. Cannot say enough about how awesome this brush is!

 

 

5) Precision Pencil Brush: Perfect brush for applying shadow (usually the darkest color of shadow) to the outer v of the eye to get that bombshell smoky eye!  Also, used to smoke out shadow on the bottom of lashes for a more dramatic look.

 

 

6) Angled liner brush: Pair this brush with gel liner (L'Oreal infallible is my go to!) and apply to the top lash line for a precisely lined eye. If you love the winged liner like I do, this brush is perfect for achieving that look!

 

 

 

 

These brushes along with my other products can be found at:   http://bit.ly/sg-shop.

 

Have a fabulous weekend everyone!

 

 

 

xoxo

Carrie :)

 



 

 

 

Bridal Beauty Prep Timeline

Wedding season is quickly approaching which means the hustle and bustle of wedding planning is in full force. From the dress, to the venue, there are so many small details in between! As my 2014 calendar is quickly filling up, I have decided to compile a simple yet informative list that I hope helps break down the bridal beauty timeline into a few easy steps.

Bridal Beauty Timeline:

12 to 6 months prior to wedding:  

    Book Makeup Artist: Most artists book a year advance. Do your research, choose one that fits your style and personality. Decide if you want airbrush or traditional, freelance artist that works on location or one that works the hair salon. Note that some salons do not allow outside makeup artists so make sure to check in advance so you don’t run into issues. Start workout routine if desired. Start slow and steady to avoid any injuries. Don't forget to work those arms, because they will be the center of attention, no matter what dress style you choose. Now is the time to become besties with the weight room!


2 to 4 months prior:
        Schedule facials to best prep your skin, remove excess dead skin etc. If you have problematic skin, schedule an appointment with your dermatologist to get your issues under control.

4 to 6 weeks prior:  
    Do trial runs on everything! Hair, makeup, spray tanning. No one wants so be unpleasantly surprised on their wedding day! Bring picture inspirations to your trial and be honest and realistic with the look that you are trying to achieve. Make sure you are the skin shade that you are going to be on your wedding day. To get the full effect, try to schedule your makeup and hair trails on the same day so you can really get a feel for your complete look.

1 week prior:
    Freshen up your hair color, get a trim,and do any waxing at this time. Remember eyebrows are your friends so now is not the time to go tweezer happy!

2 days prior:   
    Get your spray tan, manicure, pedicure, and a massage if you have time. Relax and pamper yourself! Night before: Wash any excess makeup thoroughly, wash your hair and dry (styles best when slightly dirty).


The BIG DAY!:
   Make sure to arrive at all appointments on time. Plan accordingly with hair and makeup to allow enough time. Relax and get your glam on!

Five for Friday...more favorite products under five bucks!

Good morning glaminionistas (not sure if that is even a word but oh well, my blog, my rules!)! I am desperately trying to keep up with my blog, but like everything else in my life, I am in the WEEDS! I finally broke down and ordered our Christmas cards, ordered some Christmas gifts, and am slowly catching up with life. I am trying to convince my hubby that Santa needs to bring me a cleaning lady, but yeah don't think that is happening anytime soon. Oh well, guess I will just have to drink more coffee, like I even need an excuse for that! Moving on to more exciting things, lets talk makeup! My five for Friday is back in full force, because who doesn't love a great deal?

1. The ELF Angled Eyeliner Brush If you are looking to achieve that perfect winged cat liner, then look no further! This brush is amazing for giving you a perfectly lined eye, and when paired with Elf Cream Eyeliner it is perfection. Bonus, it is only $3 and is more durable than my angled liner brush that I spent $$$$ from Sephora. Trust me, its amazeballs!

2. Vaseline Rosy Lips Not going to lie here, I was drawn to this product by the cutesy packaging and because it was pink. I am a total marketers dream I know! I love this product for keeping my lips moisturized and offers a pop of color. This would make a great stocking stuffer!

3. Elf Cream Liner As mentioned above, this when applied with the elf angled brush is fabulous! Cream eyeliners have so many awesome benefits and are so much easier and less messy than liquid liners. Good stuff and only $3!

4.NYX Butter Gloss This gloss is awesome! Comes in more than twelve gorgeous shades (Crème Brule is my fave!) and of course it goes on like BUTTAH! I g

5. Maybelline Great Lash This mascara has been around for years, and that because it is awesome! I love the fact that it comes in so many different formulas and colors. I personally use this for my kit and it has yet to disappoint! Hope you all have a great weekend! Santa if you are reading this, I have been a really girl (wink wink) :) xoxo Carrie

I am excited to announce that I will be doing a giveaway!!!! All you have to do is “like” Mary Beth Johnson Photography & Sta-Glam on facebook. Share the giveaway status, and comment underneath the picture to let us know that you did. We will be be giving away some of our favorites and will pick a winner Christmas EVE!!!! Thank you for all of your love and continued support.

The Prizes Are:

1st Prize:

Mary Beth Johnson Photography Mini Session & Sta-Glam makeup application. (Must be used the same day and in conjunction with one another)

Sephora Glitz and Glam Party Sampler: with brands like Stila, Two Faced, & Nars a girl can’t go wrong

Cranberry Infinity Scarf

Elf Ulitmate Eyelash Set

Parisian bar soap

Wet N Wild Nail Polish

2nd Prize:

Bath & Body Works Shower Gel and Body Cream in Amber Blush

NYX LoveStruck trio lipgloss set

Pink & Gold cosmetic bag

$10 Target Gift Card

3rd Prize:
Coffee Ice cream Coffee
Cute little winter coffee mug
Andes Mints
$10 Starbucks gift card

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Bridal Beauty Prep Seminar at LeSalon

   A couple of weeks ago I had the honor of teaming up with the ladies at LeSalon in hosting a Bridal Beauty Prep Seminar. The goal in this seminar was to help educate brides in the timeline of there beauty prep up to six months before the big day. Topics such as when to book your makeup artist (at least 6 months before your big day), though I recommend even up to a year before if you are getting married in prime wedding season which is typically May through October. I even currently have brides booked into 2015!

Other topics I touched on were:

   -Spray Tans: Best if done 48 hours prior, to ensure that your color has set and you have time to shower. I encourage getting sprayed by a person rather than a machine to ensure that you get all the nooks and crannies covered and avoid scary orange hand and feet. Also, if getting a spray tan, make sure to do a trial run (preferably close to your makeup trial) so you can achieve the color that you would like to be on your wedding day.

-Waxing: Best if done at minimum 5 days before your date, to eliminate the chance of any irritation or allergic reactions.

-Makeup Trial/Hair Trial: I recommend 4 to 6 weeks before the date, and try to schedule these on the same day so that way you can get a preview of your entire look together. Make sure your hair is the color, length, that you want it to be as well as your skin the shade that you want to ensure smooth and effective trials.

 

 

 

Keep an eye for more Beauty Seminars at LeSalon ! Also, if your are looking to say yes to the dress, stop in and see Eryn at LeSalon. They have an amazing selection of designer gowns and there bridal concierge is second to none!



xoxo
Carrie

Five for Friday...my 5 favorite products under 5 bucks!

    Happy November! Seriously, is it just me or to October go super fast? It was an awesome month in Sta-Glam land. I was honored to be a part of eight gorgeous wedding parties and had a blast glamming them all up. I plan on sharing some of their gorgeous faces in a future post.


Moving along, lets get to the real scoop! I have been dying to share some of my favorite products under five bucks. I totally realize that not everyone wants to drop the big bucks when building their own personal makeup stash. I totally get it! I do love me some Urban Decay, Lorac, and Mac, but believe me I am no stranger to the drugstore brands. Lucky for you, I'm a small town girl at heart  who loves her a great deal!


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1. ELF mascara shield

Elf makes an awesome little mascara shield majiggy! It is amazing and I use it on all my clients. Totally helps you maximize your lash volume and definition while protecting your pretty eye shadow from mascara bleeding to the top of your lids.




2. Aquaphor Lip Repair

If you have kids, you probably already have this stuff at your house. It is an awesome multi purpose product that cures all things from dry lips to diaper rash. I even slather this on my face at night in hopes of preventing the curse of aging!






3. Conair teasing brush

Meet the love of my life (next to my family of course!). I cannot say enough amazing things about this brush, I use this thing every day, and get severe anxiety when my toddler decides to hide it from me. Seriously though, it is a must have if you love big hair as much as I do. You can "tease it to Jesus" with this thing!





4. Target makeup remover towelettes

I love that all my products are long lasting, but they can be a pain to get off when it is time to go to bed. These things are awesome for getting all that gunk off your eyes, face, etc. and it also helps your from ruining your washcloths.





5. Wet n' Wild Megalast lip gloss

The name says it all, its lasts and lasts and lasts! This products offers great colors, a semi matte finish and are under 3 bucks! Great addition to any kit!


Have a great weekend everyone!

xoxo


Carrie