I got to start off bridal season with not only getting to do a lovely lady’s makeup but also attending the Witherspoon’s wedding this weekend. Erin and Justin may your new life together be filled with absolute beauty. XOXO
Category: Makeup at the Grove Arcade
Fun Fact:
Lip Gloss was invented by Max Factor in 1930 for the ladies of black and white films. Women in the general population noticed and wanted the look. In 1932 Max Factor released “X-rated” lip gloss and continued producing that same formal until 2003.
The brushes HAVE ARRIVED!
The new Serenity+Scott brushes are officially here. I am in love! As a makeup artist the first thing I noticed was the balance of these brushes. The blending ability of these brushes are beautiful and key, but also they feel so soft on my clients’ skin. Everyone I have applied makeup to always comment on the softness.
I work as a manager at the flag ship store for Serenity+Scott, Makeup at the Grove Arcade, as well as work a free lance Makeup Artist and I must say these brushes are amazing. They are numbered 1 through 12, which makes communication about them so much easier.
The Number One brush is a concealing brush that offers a little more flexibility than the Number Two concealing brush. Number One I use when I would like a lighter application of concealer and Number Two I use when I would like a little more.
Number Three is our traditional foundation brush but with a spin. With the circular-cut Japanese synthetic fiber, that all the brushes sport, the flexibility of the fiber is greater than most synthetic fibers. This works great with buffing in your foundation.
Number Four brush is an angled blush/bronzer brush. With its density it picks up both powder and creme beautifully.
Number Five brush is a denser shadow brush that I use often for highlights and lids, very often as another concealer brush also.
Number Six brush is my favorite crease brush ever. This brush is super fluffy so it picks up little pigment and deposits little pigment, giving you more control.
Number Seven and Number Eight are both great smudging and detail-er brushes for around the eye area.
Number Nine is the angled liner brush. This brush allows you to work in powder and gel. I personally work in gels mostly for my work and am super picky about a liner brush. The length of the bristles gives you the ability to pinch the fibers for a finer line.
Number Ten is a mascara fan brush. For people who love a mascara but dislike the wand that is has, this brush is perfect. Also for those hard to reach lashes or simply you would like a lighter application.
Number Eleven a lip brush. A lip brush gives you that finished edge to any lip. Also there is always more lipstick left in that tube.
Number Twelve is a powder brush like no other. It too is a fluffier brush and gives a beautiful light weight application of any powder.
Skin focused
Spring time! To achieve that glow Ren and I packed a Serenity+Scott bag filled with products that brighten the skin. First off good skin care is always a must. From Mario Badescu we chose Rose Water Facial Spray and Vitamin C Serum. The Rose spray is great as a hydrating toner but also keep a small bottle of it in your bag and spray a little for a boost of hydration. The Vitamin C serum aids in fighting off damaging free radical AND vitamin C helps in lightening and brightening skin. From Femme Science we chose the Under Eye Renewal. This eye treatment is my favorite, I call it my hangover cure. Packed with Coq10, green tea extrat, and much more Eye Renewal helps in depuffing the puff, stimulates blood flow to lighten dark circles, and fights off fine lines.
In makeup we chose the Balm’s Balm Shelter with an spf of 18, Serenity+Scott‘s Dual Action concealer,and highlighters from Serenity+Scott. Tinted moisturizers are great for soft coverage and often have a small spf to help protect your skin. The Dual Action Concealers from Serenity+Scott are super light weight with fantastic coverage. Most concealers are dry looking but these concealers are more of a dewy finish. To add a little something extra hit the cheek with a highlighter from Serenity+Scott. A perfect way to brighten up the skin. 
Blackbird perfume feature….
The Wendol is a green, wet, fresh grassy sent with hints of wild berries in the opening. Then once it settles Wendol becomes more of a citrus cocktail with hints of earth and wood.
Speaking of Lynn…
I was so honored to be apart of The Scene campaign last year. Lynn Harty and her team and everyone from the The Scene where so much fun to work with. We all had a blast despite all the icy conditions and crazy weather. I am little late in blogging about it but I was floating around and I thought I would share.
Jaan Ferree
Jaan Ferre is an interior designer and has been a wonderful client of ours here at Makeup at The Grove Arcade for some time. Recently Jaan decided that she wanted to update her online image. I had such a blast working with, the great photographer, Lynn Harty and Jaan I thought I would share. Thank you so much ladies for including me.
Blackbird perfumes!
Tinderbox, when first applied, has the green of the tree and anchors into a warm cedar. Once the scent settles it takes me back to my grandfather’s wood shop, saw dust, warm medal, and wood stacks baking in the sun. 
The all in one.
Rose Hip Nourishing Oil from Mario Badescu is a wonderful healing oil that treats a number of things. High in Vit C it helps in fighting against free radicals. Soothing to dry, sensitive, and flaky skin it works wonders in skin texturing. During the winter my skin is still oily but itchy. This oil is so light weight even I use it at night. Use this wonder oil day or night.
Royal Apothic
These treasures are a wonderful addition to any spring fragrance collection. Aster Park and Thyme Yachting Club are two of my favorites from “The Society Collection”. This fragrance collection ranges from soft tangerines, sweet candies, crisp salty air, to sweet sun kissed floras. Stock is limited on these kids!
Zack Russell 