Pearl & Simon ~ Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay & Koi Palace

I'm so glad I got to work with Pearl for her wedding to Simon at the Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay and reception at Koi Palace. She's super sweet and was so excited to have her hair styled and makeup done professionally because she normally doesn't wear makeup at all. Pearl shed happy tears at her trial session when she saw herself in makeup for the first time. As an artist, there's no better satisfaction than having your client love your work. Even after a windy ceremony and photo session in Half Moon Bay and a wild dance into the night time reception, Pearl's hairstyle and makeup lasted well until the end of the wedding. Thanks to a fabulous team of vendors for making this wedding happen.

Event Planning - www.amysweddingevents.com

Photography - www.wphotography.com

Floral Design - www.tanjeeryndesigns.com

Chair Covers - www.eychaircovers.com

Bridal Beauty - www.jbeautique.com

Destination Wedding in Hawaii

I had the honor of styling beautiful bride Catherine for her destination wedding in Ihilani, Hawaii. 

Event Planning - Jubilee Lau Events

Photography - www.capturethelove.com

Bridal Beauty - www.jbeautique.com

Exclusive Summer Boudoir Promotion

The talented Lily of Boudoir by Lily  is having a summer boudoir promotion! If you've thought about doing a boudoir shoot as a keepsake or surprise gift for that special someone, now is the best time to sign up. She will only be running this special for three days and space is limited so hurry and sign up! You'll have your hair and makeup professionally styled!

FEATURED - Style Me Pretty Ultimate Wedding Blog

I felt so honored to have worked alongside many, many talented vendors on this storybook inspired photo shoot which have been featured in Today's Bride magazine and Style Me Pretty Ultimate Wedding Blog! I created 4 different looks to go with the romantic, sweet, vintage theme and love every single one of them. 

Fairytale Princess

Nostalgic and Elegant

Sweet and Romantic

Angelic and Innocent

For the entire shoot, visit http://www.stylemepretty.com/2012/05/08/storybook-inspired-photo-shoot-by-tinywater-photography/ where you can see all the details from table setting to wedding invitations, to the stunning florals and wedding cake. 

Photography: Tinywater Photography / Venue: Spence Vineyards in Angwin, California / Event Coordination: Very Merry Events / Floral Design: Atelier Joya / Cinematography: LoveSpun Films / Wedding Cake: Cake Coquette / Paper Goods: Jen Simpson Design / Calligraphy: Jane Brenner / Silhouettes: Cut Arts / Decor & Props: Daisy’s + Anthropologie / Linens: Napa Valley Linens / Tableware, Furniture + Props: Hartmann Studios / Table + Chairs: Heritage & Craft / Bridal Attire:Haute Bride / Hair & Makeup: JBeautique / Shoes: Jimmy Choo / Models: Taylor + Alex with Stars The Agency / Flower Girl Attire: J.Crew

Product Highlight - Paul & Joe

I'm absolutely in awe of the new Paul & Joe Summer 2012 Makeup Collection - Midsummer Nights. This new collection to me is like the magical juice from Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream. The magical juice derives from a flower called "love-in-idelness", which when applied to a person's eyelids while sleeping makes the person fall in love with the first thing she sees upon awakening. The products and colors from this collection truly calls for love at first sight. I've been a long time fan of Paul & Joe Cosmetics and my absolutely favorite product is their Beaute Lipstick #7 Rose Potpourri, it is a constant staple in my makeup bag!

Mastering the Eyeliner

If I had to choose one makeup product to use for life, what would it be? Foundation? Concealer? Lipgloss?  Although these are all oh so important to creating a beautiful face, my top pick would definitely be eyeliner. We often hear the eyes are the window to our soul, I truly believe that accentuating the eyes is the number one makeup skill every girl should possess.
Eyeliners come in pencil, crayon, gel, cream and powder forms, how do we choose what works best for us? Here's a little guideline when choosing eyeliner. Pencils and crayons create a softer look while gels and creams can create a definite line with longer lasting power. I usually like to use a crayon liner for everyday and gel liner for night time. For special occasions or my bridal clients, I usually stick to gel or cream liners. Another great liner that comes in handy is a white eyeliner, when used to line the bottom waterline, it brightens the eye instantly. I also love to use brown eyeshadow as eyeliner when I want to create an even softer look for spring time.  The best way to mastering the eyeliner is practice, practice, practice! The more you practice, the better you will understand your eye shape and thus draw a perfect eye line/

Workshop FULL

Thank you for the enthusiastic ladies that signed up within the first few hours of the workshop posting! The JBeautique Transformation Workshop is full for 5/26/2012! If you missed this opportunity and for those who expressed interest in the next class, please email me at joey@jbeautque.com for upcoming workshop dates.

FEATURED - Malaysia's Signature Weddings Magazine

Jbeautique got some international love in March! Our work was published in Malaysia's Signature Weddings Magazine. It's a pleasure to revisit Amanda and Steven's wedding at the Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco. I had a great time partnering alongside esteemed colleagues including photographer Kevin Chin and planner Jubilee Lau.

JBeautique Transformation Workshop

I've received many inquiries regarding makeup lesson from friends, colleagues and former brides.  I always love to share my knowledge with anyone interested in learning about beautifying themselves so what better way than hosting hands-on workshops. These workshops are designed for ladies who never wear makeup and want to learn to do natural makeup for everyday to ladies who wear makeup on a daily basis but would like to learn more tips and techniques and even conquer the mesmerizing smoky eye!