The Pre-Raphaelite Trend

Recently I've been seeing references to Pre-Raphaelite waves, and I'm really liking it!  Especially since I've decided to grow my hair out…Waterhouse has always been one of my favorite artists, ever since I went through a Camelot craze when I was twelve.  I think it's a great look, an easy everyday hairstyle.  Here's an interesting article on hair from a Pre-Raphaelite enthusiast's blog.

Just look at the similarities between these next two pictures!  Gorgeous!

And from Imitation's Spring 2012 Runway show…the long, wavy hair and flower wreath are pretty obvious, don't you think?

Some more inspiration via pinterest…

One last image, this one has also been circulating on Pinterest.  Apparently if you section hair into 5-10 pieces and braid each loosely, run a flat iron over them, let them cool, spray with hairspray and undo the braids, the below is what you'll end up with.  Haven't tried it yet, but I'm definitely going to!  A 3-barrel waving iron is a quick and easy way to get a similar look.  What do you think of Pre-Raphaelite inspired tresses?  Will you be trying this look out?

Ceremonious Coifs from BHLDN

BHLDN is a bridal boutique that is an offshoot of one of my favorite stores, Anthropologie.  It's a really fun shop, with lots of vintage, eclectic products for brides.

Recently the folks at BHLDN had their favorite stylist, Moiz Alladina, create 10 different vintage inspired looks, from Boho Chic to Grace Kelly.  These are a few of my favorites!

Here's a link to all the styles.  If there's one that strikes your fancy, basic instructions are provided for each look on the BHLDN website.

Exciting Plans!

Sooo, being busy with school and catching a cold/flu that lasted 4 weeks (I lost my voice and couldn't talk for almost a week!), I haven't had much time to do hair or makeup.  I did, however do makeup for my very dear friend's wedding earlier this month…you can find the getting ready pictures here.

Also, some very exciting news…in four short weeks I will be leaving to work at a theater in the costume shop for a little over a month!  I'm so very thrilled!  A friend from school worked there last year and was promoted to costume shop manager this year.  We're going to have sooo much fun!

Then I'll have barely one week at home.

And I'll leave for Colorado, where I'll spend the rest of my summer working at the Summit!

I'm not sure what that means for this blog.  Hopefully I'll have some time to update every once in a while.  It may depend on if I can find willing models to torture!  Anyways, that's what I've been up to…anyone else have exciting things planned for the summer?!

{A Year and One Day}

I has been officially way too long since I posted. A year and one day, to be exact.

I want to officially

apologize

to all my friends for the lengthy absence!

However, I do have some

really

good

excuses.

Last semester was a crazy one for me! I made a 5 piece careerwear collection, a leather jacket with fur collar, and filled a portfolio with fashion illustrations. Spring (before that) I designed, patterned, and stitched a 3 piece knitwear ensemble and a wool coat, as well as a wearable art piece. It's been a busy time, and I had to prioritize.

But I'm back now!!!

And I'm excited to tell you about a very exciting sort of job that I've fallen into!

Last year I had the privilege of doing hair and makeup for three of my friends' weddings! And I have another one booked for this April!

Pictures.

To make up for being gone so long.

First was my dear friend Elizabeth.

She and Jason were married waaayy back in May of last year.

She was going for a vintage feeling, sort of vintage-inspired. We went with a soft brown smoky eye, a soft hint of blush, bronzer for definition, and my new favorite product for weddings…lipstain!!! The color looks so natural, it stays put for hours, and best yet, it doesn't come off on the groom's face!!!

The photographers were two good friends of mine, Jessica Shae and Evangeline Renee. You can see more pictures of Elizabeth's wedding on Jessica's blog and Evy's blog.

Then in October, Kate married Josh.

Kate is Elizabeth's sister, and she married Jason's twin. How cute is that?!

For Kate we went with gold and bronze for the eyes, and used black powder eyeliner and a chisel brush for a softly defined look. Her naturally curly hair was pulled back into a low bun and accented with little crystals.

Once again, Jessica Shae and Evangeline Renee did an amazing job with the photography!

And then Evy herself got married.

Guess what…Jessica Shae got to be a bridesmaid! So Michaela was the photographer…you can see the rest of the pictures here and here.

Evy had a beach inspired wedding, so we did a soft, natural look. To define her gorgeous eyes, we used a liquid eyeliner pen and brushed black powder liner over it. Bronzer and a nude lip finished her look. Evy had another friend to her hair before the ceremony, but the day was damp and her curls faded during the pre-wedding shoot. So I re-did it for her. We curled the ends with a large barreled curling iron and tousled them gently for a beachy look. It was pulled half back and we pinned two orchids in.

So, my friends, that is what I've been up to! I have a full semester ahead of me, but I promise to update a little more frequently!

xoxo,

Amy