New Flyer to go into the Bullard Football program

Tristine & Matt ~

A sneak peak from William H Photography of Tristine & Matt's 7/28/13 wedding....can wait to see the photos of Tristine, will post as soon as I get them :) I can't wait to show the pics of her hair/makeup

Paradise Springs

I love it any time I get to go to the Sierra mountains.  Paradise Springs is located just above Oakhurst and its just a beautiful location, especially for a wedding :)
Thank you to Johnny Stafford for the beautiful photos of my bride.

Beautiful bride Mary, hair and makeup by Bella Makeup & Hair Design wedding held at Wolf Lakes in Sanger, Ca.  Photos by; Mark Janzen Photography.

www.bellamakeupartistry.net

Airbrush Makeup & Bridal Hair by Bella Makeup, Venue - Wonder Valley Ranch, Photography - Chris Geiger

On Saturday June 1, 2013 I had the great pleasure of doing makeup and hair for Stacie and her
fun, fun bridal party. Stacie was just stunning and chose to wear her hair draped to the side with
soft flowing curls.  It was a very warm day, and the bridal party was from the east coast and not
quite used to the weather her in the Central Valley.  They all opted to have their hair completely up, can't say I blame them, it really was hot.  The airbrush foundation that I use is moisture proof, which
allowed all the gals not to worry about any perspiration they may receive with the hot weather.

Hair/Makeup by Bella Makeup & Hair Design ~ Tachi Palace Wedding

Arriana and Myndi ~ Such a beautiful couple, the wedding was held at the Tachi Palace in Lemoore, Ca.  I really enjoyed being able to be a part of their big day, we had so much fun and many laughs as we did the hair and makeup for Arriana and her bridal party. The following photos are from Daniel Street of SoulMates Photography.

Bridal Hair

Indian Bridal Hair & Makeup

Hairstyles for Indian brides

Every woman wants to look her best on her wedding day. A lot of emphasis is thrown on the entire look. Be it the wedding outfit, makeup, jewelry or the hairstyle. Everything has its own importance and relevance. All these contribute in making the final look of the bride. All Indian weddings are more than a day long event.

Brides go for different hairstyles to suit different wedding events. There are many options to choose from. The choice of a particular hairstyle depends on the outfit the bride will wear for a particular wedding event. Many traditional rituals require the bride to cover her head with a veil. This may limit some hairstyle and decorations options.

• Bridal hair jewelry

Bridal hairstyles are incomplete without bridal hair jewelries. These not only adorn the hairstyle but are also essential bridal jewelry. A bridal hair jewelry comprises of beads, jewel comb, jewel hair pins, Maang tika, Tiara, Strands of pearls and many more.

A maang tika is a traditional bridal hair jewelry that consists of two parts. The maang ( string ) rests on the center hair parting via small hook that allows it to get attached to the hair. Whereas the tikka (pendant) rests on the forehead.

There are many variations in the traditional bridal maang tika. A maang tika is often clubbed with two strings made of pearl or simple chains that run across the hairline at the forehead and are attached to the hair behind the ears on both the sides via hook.

A maang tika is not only worn by the bride but it is also the most popular hair ornament worn by the bridesmaids. 

In addition to maang tika, there are many other hair jewelry pieces that are attached with the hair. One such a piece of jewelry is quite similar to the maang tika which is also attached to the hair. The difference lies in the placement and thickness of the jewelry. These are wider than maang tika and are placed on either side of the central hair parting. This piece of hair jewelry is more popular among the muslim brides.

There are many variations in maang tika available. The thickness of the chain can vary. There are maang tikas which are single piece and similar in design and pattern throughout the length.

Bridal tiaras are not new to Indian brides. There are mythological evidences which show how the queens and princesses in India used to adorn their hair with beautiful tiaras. The tiaras used to have multiple strands that use to cover the entire  head. 

10 MAKEUP MISTAKES YOU MIGHT BE MAKING

MISTAKE NO. 1: WEARING THE WRONG FOUNDATION SHADE

“Foundation isn’t supposed to give your skin a bit of a tan. After all, that’s what bronzers are for. Instead, “it’s supposed to create a perfect, smooth complexion and cover-up any imperfections. This is why you should always use a foundation which blends in with your skin.” We recommend testing on your jawline (not your hand!) before buying, and when possible, ask for a sample first. That way you can try it at home — and look at your skin in various lighting situations — to make sure the shade you choose looks natural.

MISTAKE NO. 2: APPLYING MAKEUP ON DRY, FLAKY SKIN

Foundation will only emphasize the flakes by sitting on top of them instead of blending in with your skin. Fix the dryness by exfoliating regularly (to get rid of flakes) and following that up with a rich moisturizer. Smoother skin means a much smoother application and finished look.

MISTAKE NO. 3: WEARING BLUE EYESHADOW

“Blue eye shadow works for some people. “Little girls in dance recitals. Guests at 1970s-themed parties. Ethereal looking supermodels. If you aren’t one of the aforementioned people, don’t wear it. Enough said.” Harsh, but truer words have never been spoken.

MISTAKE NO. 4: TRYING TO “PLUMP” YOUR LIPS

You’ve probably heard, or tried, the trick of lining just outside your natural lip line to make your lips look bigger. But it’s way easier said than done. One wrong move and you’ll end up looking like Pamela Anderson circa 1993. If you are going to attempt it, try to use a lip liner the same shade as your lipstick on the outer line of your lips, without passing over it. Fill in your lips as well — that way if your lipstick fades, you don’t wind up with only a line around your mouth.

MISTAKE NO. 5: OVER-TWEEZING (OR IGNORING) YOUR EYEBROWS

“When [brows are] well groomed they can enhance your eyes and your entire look. So head to a professional to get an ideal shape. While you do want to tame overgrown brows, we stress that you don’t want to tweeze too much. “As we get older, our brows naturally become sparser, so if you tweeze your brows too thin they might never fully grow back,” she says. So just stick with cleaning up the area around your brows and follow their natural arch for your best shape.

MISTAKE NO. 6: WEARING AN ENTIRE EYE PALETTE ON YOUR LIDS

“Just because your compact came with four or more colors packaged together doesn’t mean you have to paint them all onto your eyelids at once. Instead, we recommend wearing no more than three shades at a time: a medium one on your lids, a lighter one near your brow bone and a dark one as liner. But for every day, you really only need a sweep of one shade across your lid.

MISTAKE NO. 7: TRYING TO “SCULPT” YOUR FACE

Yes, we would all love chiseled cheekbones and a dainty, ski-slope nose, but if nature didn’t deliver, makeup isn’t going to help. Contouring is best left to professionals, and only for photography or film. “No matter how skilled you are with the makeup brush, it’s nearly impossible to use dark colors that aren’t glaringly obvious when viewed in person, especially in broad daylight. Focus instead on pretty, soft makeup that plays up your best features.

MISTAKE NO. 8: USING PENCIL ON YOUR EYEBROWS

A penciled eyebrow looks painted and weird (hello Joan Crawford). Nevertheless, many women still go this route to fill in brows. A better option: Choose an eye shadow color that matches your hair color and apply with a thin, stiff, angled brush using tiny strokes.

MISTAKE NO. 9: WEARING BLACK EYELINER IN THE DAYTIME

Here is a general rule: dark colors shrink and recede. Light colors advance and bring forward. That’s why we recommend skipping black eyeliner (especially underneath eyes) during the day, so your eyes look more open and awake. Switch to a brown liner for daytime use underneath eyes.

MISTAKE NO. 10: GOING NUTS WITH “LUMINIZING” PRODUCTS

Luminous particles have been added to everything in the past few years, most notably foundations, powders, and highlighting products. One or two such products can make a woman look fresh and glowing. Too many can make her look very, very strange. Think glowing head on a matte body, or like you spent your morning leaning over an oil vat — not exactly sexy. We suggest limiting your illuminating products to these areas: cheekbones, inner eye corners, and (if used sparingly) under the eye.

Stacey ~ Wonder Valley Resort

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