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The Recap

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The idea of "The Recap", came about when we realized that it can be a task navigating though all the information we have posted on the blog.

So, we listed them all here, to make it that much easier (and sweeter) for you to take in the goodies we have been gathering for you.

As you stroll through - feel free to comment, share, and hit play on one of our playlists! 





This playlist was created in collaboration with @roseygz Make sure to check out www.djgwrex.com









This playlist was created in collaboration with @roseygz Make sure to check http://www.djgwrex.com/



This post was done in collaboration with Rosey Gonzales


Wedding Trends

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TREND ALERT!!! With the ever evolving and expanding trends within the wedding world, we went ahead and did some poking around to see what is trending now and what is just around the corner. From flowers to themes, here are some ideas to help you realize your ideal wedding dream.

 

Bridal Dress 2014-2015 Trends

                                                                      &nbs…

                                                                                                                                                                     Vera Wang

 

 

Other wedding dress ideas can be found by clicking here

 

Flower Trends

                                                                      &nbs…

                                                                                                                                                                    Round Bouquets 

Click here for more info on other flower arrangements 

Floral Arch Ways & Floral Color Trends

Click here for more info on flower trends 

 

More Wedding Tending Ideas 

 

Romantic Pastel Wedding 

Romantic Pastel Wedding 

Long Banquet Style Tables

For other GREAT ideas click here 

 

Estate Weddings 

 

For more information on estate weddings click here

 

The post was done in collaboration with Rosey Gonzales

When You Say "Yes"

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Is there a defining moment in time when you discover the person you are in love with, is the same exact person that you want to spend the rest of your life with? What is that moment like when it occurs to you?

In this post we asked a few couples to share what that experience was like for them. Read below to find out what each of them said.

Amy & Logan

 

What made you say yes? 

Besides the fact that I am totally in love with him I would have to say its family that seals the deal for me! From the first time I met Logan's Family they have been nothing less than amazing to me. I tell his parents everything and they always come back with the best advice. I look at his brothers like my own and his grandparents are the sweetest people. As for my family they absolutely love Logan and I know he feels the same. Family is really important to me and I could never be with someone they don't accept.

How did you know it was time?

We have been dating for about 7 years now and I can honestly say he is my best friend. Even though he drives me crazy sometimes I couldn't image my life without him! I am so excited for our future together.

Chester & Yesenia

 

What made you ask the "question"?

For once in my life,  things have never been so clear and I have never been so certain. I knew I wouldn't be whole without her. She's my heart and soul , she's my everything. She's the bacon to my eggs! I'm forever grateful and humbled that she gave me the opportunity to be a part of the rest of her life and I cannot wait to spend the rest of forever with my dream girl. Man, I'm so excited for the day I can call her my Wife and her calling me her Husband!

How did you know it was time?

There was no specific moment or time during our relationship that made me realize it was time or if she was the one. All I knew that this girl was perfect!  Our love was easy. You often hear married couples say you know when the time comes - you just know. Well, I had that magical moment!

Rachel & Kyle

 

What made you say yes?

My partner and I were engaged on our 7th anniversary. As a child of divorced parents, it look me longer than most to feel comfortable with the idea of marriage. I wanted to be sure that I would only marry one time and that our relationship was capable of withstanding all of life's challenges. Our relationship has always felt very natural, very easy but what finally gave me that confidence to move toward marriage was our time-tested ability to walk through obstacles together and come out stronger on the other side.

How did you know it was time?

After 4 years of dating through college followed by 3 years of co-habitation, it was time!! We had many conversations what our future might hold, but one thing we knew for certain was that our futures were better together. 

Cindy & Marvin

 

What made you say yes?

Marvin's proposal was weak at best. He was very nervous and awkward, but what made me say yes was all a culmination of observations I made months prior. He vibes with my family. He was always willing to help when my dad needed to move a dresser downstairs, or take care of my nephew.
Apart from caring for my family, he takes care of me. He maintains the balance of being yielding and creating boundaries. (I am not his bitch nor is he mine) - And I knew I was willing to take on that challenge!

How did you know it was time?

No single moment in time. Happened in a slow transition. He's a man I can party with, pray with, travel with. #1 reason was that I could see him being the king of the house and managing our soon-to-be family.

 

This post was done in collaboration with Rosey Gonzales

 

OPEN DIALOGUE! Do you have some thoughts or experiences you'd like to share? Feel free to leave comments in the box below!

Dinner is Served - Playlist

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Our dinner playlist was complied with the intent to rouse some soulful and feel good vibes. Each track was picked for its ability to be played in the background while creating an environment that encourages one to sit back, relax and enjoy.

So please take a seat because...Dinner is Served.

 

This post and playlist with done in collaboration with Rosey Gonzales

A Makeup Artist Meet and Greet

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Ladies, there is something magical when an artist can 1) understand the structure of your face 2) how to bring the best out of it and 3) provoke a beauty that is true to you. The ideal make up artist is dedicated to making each client shine in their own right.

In this blog post we asked some talented Bay Area makeup artists to share the body of their work through a small photo resume and their general makeup artistry experience.  Each of them has generously provided content, so you have the opportunity to get to know them here.

So please meet and greet......

Make-Up Artist: Reinee Urrutia,  for PROJECT: face (@projface)

 

 

"I have worked as a Beauty Advisor for Clinique and was a retail makeup artist for MAC Cosmetics. I am currently working as a freelance makeup artist for weddings, proms, portraits and special Events. "

If you are interested in more of Reinee's tutorials click HERE .

Q&A with Reinee:

G-WREX : Why do you love being a make up artists?

REINEE:   As a Makeup Artist, I pride myself in seeing my clients not only look beautiful, but feel beautiful.  Sometimes all it takes is just a pop of color to bring out confidence, and I'm happy to provide that to my gorgeous clients.

G-WREX: Why do you love working with wedding clients ?

REINEE:  There's something special about working with brides.  As a Makeup Artist, I'm part of one of the biggest days of their life and I'm essentially bringing that moment to life for them.  I love working with my brides because I get to know exactly how they're feeling in the moments before they say "I do."  Whether they're anxious, nervous, or excited, all those emotions turn around when I finish their makeup and hand them the mirror.  It's an amazing feeling!  I also really love the bonding I see between a bride and her bridesmaids in the x-amount of hours it takes to get ready.  It's so much fun to be around!

....more photos can be viewed at www.facebook.com/projectface or  instagram.com/projface 

 If you are interested in connecting with Reinee Urrutia, please check:

www.facebook.com/projectface

www.youtube.com/projface

Instagram.com/projface

 

Make-up Artist: Carlen Jewelle

 

 

"I started my makeup career at Mac Cosmetics when I was 19 years old. I ventured into film and print shortly after. After stepping into cosmetic management, I worked for numerous brands including Estee Lauder, Shiseido, Dior, Laura Mercier and Trish McEvoy. I eventually managed the entire Nordstrom Cosmetic Department, overseeing all counters and training for all employees within 65+brands. It really opened up my eyes to new products and as a cosmetic junkie, you can never have enough knowledge! I continue to do freelance makeup on the side of my 9-5 job." 

More of Carlen's tutorials can be seen HERE .  

Q &A with Carlen: 

G-WREX: Why do you love doing make up? 

CARLEN: I love doing makeup because I love seeing the overall effect it can bring to someone's day. But truthfully, I just have this need to share my data and knowledge whenever or wherever I get the chance because it's so hard to find stuff that works. I hate wasting money on products that don't live up to their advertisments. I mean, Ive been doing this for over 10 years and still have yet to find a mascara that I 100% love; it really makes me want to formulate my own. I also love giving advice about whether or not this product will work for someone and possibly why it hasn't worked at all. I love helping people save time and money.

G-WREX: What interests you about doing weddings ? 

CARLEN:  I love doing weddings because it's fun! And most people will say they love making people feel pretty which is a must, but for me, I really love enhancing someone's face. Sometimes a makeup artist will do what they're comfortable with, sometimes even just replicating their own face, over and over, on every client they have. Which isn't always the best for certain features. Everyone is different in a variety of ways: Skintone, eyeshape, etc. Some wear a full face of makeup everyday and some wear Chapstick. It's a real art to figure out how to properly apply makeup without completely altering someone's face. A good makeup artist needs to find the balance between different face structures vs. makeup comfort level - and I don't take it lightly! I'm such a perfectionist! With every face I encounter, I apply my "terminator" like evaluation from top to bottom:

brows: (terminator computing noise) must be thicker

Eyes:(terminator computing noise) make them look brighter

Skin: (terminator computing noise) fix tone and texture

Lips: (terminator computing noise) plump them up ...........

haha You get the point. I'm passionate. ;P

More photos can be seen at instagram.com/carlenjewelle   

 If you're interested in contacting Carlen you can find her at:

www.facebook.com/facemebycarlen

www.youtube.com/facememakeup 

instagram.com/carlenjewelle    #facemebycarlen    #carlens15secondtutorial 

   

 

Make-up Artist: Renee Batres

 

 

"I am currently working at MAC COSMETICS and I have been here for over 8 years. I was selected to be a manager of a 5 million dollar store and been backstage at Macys Passport Fashion Show, 6 times !!!  I was hand selected by celebrity artists Louise Zizzo and Victor Cembellin to assist them backstage. I have also worked with John Stapleton (Kelly Osbornes personal makeup artist/ dancing with the stars mua) creating stitches. I have been hand selected to be an artist at the Academy of Art University Fashion Show 2014.Was a team leader for a Deep Sea Creature transformation (Halloween Galleria Night @ Mac Valley Fair 2013.In charge of MAC VALLEY FAIR'S instagram and social media. I've been on Mac's traveling team for years and just got back on "Impact Team" I do lots of makeup for models, photoshoots, video shoots, bridal, Halloween and any known holidays..... and  one of the top requested artists at Valley Fair." 

More of Renee's work and short tutorials can be seen at instagram.com/prettylilrenee

Q&A with Renee: 

G-WREX: What do you believe make up can do for people ? 

RENEE:   I love being me, because I get to touch the hearts of many. Makeup can transform anything and anybody. The ability to transform is powerful, but the ability to transform the way men and women feel about themselves, is untouchable.

G-WREX: What do you love most about working with wedding clients? 

RENEE:  Wedding days are held forever in the heart of the bride, to be chosen to help a bride on her special day is very honorable to me. To be able to win the trust of a complete stranger is to love the connection, the understanding, the experience and the outcome. It is a different story with every bride and that journey it is what I live for.

If you're interested in contacting Renee you can get a hold of her at:

instagram.com/prettylilrenee

www. Facebook.com/renee.batres.1

 

Make-up Artist: Christine Avilez

 

 

"I have over 13 yrs experience in the industry. I started out doing freelance work,  prom, and homecoming makeup. I worked a little over 3 years with Brie Ohlund photography and around the same time I worked with Kristen Gonzales photography. I did makeup for F.A.M.E one year, and also worked at Lilly's salon." 

You can check out more of Christine's work at  instagram.com/makeupbychris 

Q&A with Christine:

G-WREX : What does being a make up artist mean to you? 

Christine : I love to do makeup, it really brings me so much joy. I love seeing the expressions on my clients faces after I'm done. I'm not making these ladies beautiful I'm just enhancing their attributes that they already have.

If you're interested in Christine's work and would like to contact her:

https://www.facebook.com/christine.avilez?fref=ts

Instagram.com/makeupbychris

christine.avilez@yahoo.com

408-390-6952

 

This post was done in collaboration with Rosey Gonzales