Stella Graham

My managers two year old daughter Stella is a wonderful ball of energy that had me on my toes the entire shoot! I told Toni that she definitely has her work cut out for in her teenage years, ha! Here are some of my favorites of her from the shoot:

This is the one she used for her Christmas cards.

Halloween

This client was the Ringmaster of the Circus in her Halloween group.

My co-worker and his boyfriend went as "Flaming Homosexuals", love it right? I don't know how my Halloween post slipped my mind but better late than never!

Blair & Keith

I was contacted by my Photography partner in crime Sunny of Themba Imagery to do makeup for an engagement portrait session for a chic bride to bride to be. Blair didn't have any stipulations about her makeup, she just wanted to it to be natural while playing up her eyes. I enjoyed working with her and Keith because they seemed like a such a laid back and fun loving couple. 

Austin & Chris

In the beginning of September, I had the pleasure of doing makeup for a lovely bride that I've know since college. Both of them are amazingly talented, Chris is a photographer, Austin a writer and both are getting their Masters at that! The feel of the wedding was nothing short of southern and sweet. The wedding felt like a Winthrop reunion because I was able to catch up with people that I haven't since Graduation. Photography was done by friend and fellow Winthrop Alum Dustin Shores and the photos are just stunning! 

Sunny

My lovely and talented friend Sunny Hutchinson, founder of Themba Imagery  is going to be featured in an upcoming book called Crave Charlotte.  

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I loved the blue dress she wore for the shoot, it was almost goddess like in the way it flowed. I decided to do a sultry brown smoky eye, soft pink lips, and peachy cheeks. I think the outcome was fabulous, it was like I was seeing a side of my friend that I've never before.  

Photography courtesy of BeMe Photography

Twenty-Five

My 25th birthday was everything that I imagined and more. I am so blessed to have such an amazing family and group of friends. I feel so loved. The theme of the party was Tisha's Trashy 25th Birthday Bash.  Here a few of my favorite blog appropriate photos from the evening :-)

I have high hopes for 25. I think it's going to be a great year, I have some incredible things to look forward to.

Paperself Paper Eyelashes

I'm really looking forward to wearing these paper eyelashes by Paperself on my birthday this weekend, 25!!!  I have really sensitive eyes and allergies so wearing lashes tends to make me a bit nervous. Hopefully since these are paper, I'll be able to push and curl them up so that they aren't tapping against my lenses. I'll post photos if Subreen and I can get them on without destroying them!

Back to Reality With New Makeup

New York was amazing, I seriously can't get enough of that city. Even though Hurricane Irene put a slight damper on our trip, we still made the best of a stormy situation. The two days we were "stormed" in we watched several movies, had late night dance parties, ate way too much takeout, drank way too much vodka, and had some much needed bonding/relaxation time. It was so good to see Leah, Subreen and I missed her so much. Coming back to Charlotte and getting back into the swing of things was difficult. I loved having public transportation right outside my door and always having something different to do. I'm truly ready to move and I refuse to let anything get in the way of that. NYC 2012! At the moment, I have my sights set on transferring to the 5th Ave. or Soho locations. Here are some of my favorite photos from the trip:

Subway riding.

Search and Destroy in St. Marks.

Just like last year, Times Square tourist photo!

Beauty Bar in Union Square. Buy a $10 Martini and get a manicure!

Hot & sweaty in the Times Square Sephora.

Spent, but still looking fab.

Playing with light.

The sun came out on our last day.

♥

Our last day Subreen and I had a late flight so we made sure to do some serious shopping before we left. Sephora, H&M, and Inglot got the bulk of my money but I left with some awesome purchases. I got this palette from Inglot that I custom created. All the shadows including the pan came out to about $45.

The last time I was in NYC, I told myself that I was going to make a palette and I'm so happy I was able to do that in store. The pigments are fantastic! They also have US shipping now which they didn't have before so anyone interested should check it out! Another line that I love that we don't carry at our location is Illamasqua.I bought these two items:

Blush: Tweak  Lipgloss: Intense Lipgloss in Hermetic

The blush is a reddish pink (matte) and the lipgloss is a rich burgundy plum. Those two have been my staple items over the past few weeks. I'm ready for Fall so that I can wear a dark lip on a daily basis.