Hands On Beauty Workshop

A recent beauty workshop for makeup

I love sharing my knowledge of beauty with my clients, whether it is hair care, skin care, everyday or special events makeup and hairstyling, it is so much fun to play together. Although makeup and hairstyling is my profession, it is definitely a fun activity and something I enjoy doing very much. My beauty workshops starts with assessing your lifestyle and needs, your makeup and tools. Then I share with you my tips and techniques, my favorite products list, and apply makeup to one side of your face. Then, it's your turn to apply the other side while I watch and teach.

Workshops usually takes three hours, I also offer group lessons, it's fun to learn with friends! You may also reserve a makeover party for a girls night out or bachelorette event.

If you are interested in taking my workshops, email me at joey@jbeautique.com  I look forward to hearing from you! 

Featured on Style Me Pretty~An Editorial Engagement Photoshoot

Another Sexy & HOT Boudoir Shoot

I love styling for boudoir shoots because it is so different from weddings. Don't get me wrong, I love weddings, the sentiment, the joys and innocence of weddings aren't comparable by any other events. But boudoirs are so much fun because they are mysterious, sexy and such a fun female bonding experience. It enhances the individual's looks and makes lingerie raacier than they already are. I enjoyed styling Ms. D for Lily of Boudoir by Lily and I hope you will enjoy these too!

Glitz & Glam Photo Shoot

I had the honor of working with some amazingly talented individuals earlier this year.  And I'm so excited to share these beautiful photos from Auey Santos of Photograffiti with you. This was such a fun shoot as I was able to style Laurie and Krystal all on my own. Here are my favorite shots of Krystal. Lush florals designed by Jeeryn of Tanjeeryn Designs.

A Fun Boudoir Shoot with Boudoir By Lily!

I had lots of fun creating this cute look for Ms. C for her boudoir shoot with Lily of Boudoir by Lily. This was a wedding gift from Ms. C to her hubby when they married in September.

Trial Session ~ Esther

I've been busily working on helping my next year brides decide on their wedding day hairstyles and makeup.  Esther will be my bride next March marrying at the Rosewood Sand Hill. 

Esther opted for a very natural look with a loose up do and side swept bangs.

Trial Session ~ Olivia

Summer Love at Mountain Terrace

This cute wedding at Mountain Terrace was so much fun to work at not only because the bride Leslie was super sweet, but I also got to work with Augie Chang Photography and Andrew Hsu of Studio MSV again after our last great wedding at Nestldown which I have yet to blog about.
Leslie was most concern about accentuating her eyes and shaping them more round than her natural almond shaped eyes. I gave them a more rounded look by applying thicker liner in the middle of her lid and gave her longer lashes in the middle instead of having the longer lashes on the end which creates a flare, cat eye look.  While waiting for the fabulous photos from Augie, I will post a few that I took with my iPhone.

Bride and Groom with the Bridal Party

Cute bird shaped favors the bride made herself.

Guests sign in area

Fall Wedding at the Thomas Fogarty Winery

Fall weddings at the Thomas Fogarty Winery are so romantic, I'm fortunate to have styled for 6 brides at the winery this year.  Here's one with a great fall theme. While I wait for the beautiful photos from the photographer, I will post some that I took with my own camera. Fang Fang's wedding day started with makeup and hairstyling at the Sofitel Hotel in Redwood City. Then, we headed to Thomas Fogarty where Fang Fang changed into her gown and took photos with her family who traveled all the way from Indonesia.  The wedding day flowed seamlessly thanks to wedding planner Janece Shellooe of Every Elegant Detail. And I was so impressed with the beautiful arrangements designed by Leighsa Montrose of Branch Out Floral and Event Design.

Annick & Von's Napa Engagement Session

Annick & Von reside in New York City but have decided to have their destination wedding at the Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay this coming weekend.  I'm so excited to be styling her bridal party but for now, I'd like to share some engagement photos that I styled for Annick. Photos taken by Jesse Leake in Napa.

Beauty Items for the Sizzling Heat

Stay Chic This Fall ~ Five Beauty Items

Finally, the weather has been warming up as we step into the last days of summer.  Before fall is officially here, I'd like to share 5 beauty items that will keep you rockin' in style when it cools down.  I can't stress enough how important it is to have a great skin care regimen along with products that work. Because nothing looks better than FLAWLESS skin. Two beauty items that I always keep in my bag? Blush and lip gloss. I'm loving Chantecaille's Poudre de Perle, luminous cheek color that arrives in its own brush. It delivers the perfect amount of color and cast a beautiful glow, best thing is not having to carry a separate brush. I'm still searching for my favorite lip color for fall but I know it will be a dusty rose color.

JBeautique Latest Editorial Feature~the Knot Magazine

I was super excited to learn of our latest editorial feature in the newest issue of the Knot Northern California Magazine. I got to work with many wonderful vendors for this lovely couple at the beautiful Villa Montalvo including Nancy Liu Chin Designs, Componere Fine Catering, Hello Lucky Stationery, Geoff White Photography and Hartmann Studios.