THE BRIDE'S CAFE

Face Time Cosmetics

Today's feature is all about "Women Entrepreneurs"!  I'm a huge fan of women starting their own businesses and at the cafe, I want to feature not only wedding inspiration...but inspiration to empower you to live your dream!  First up.......Meet Linsey Snyder....owner of Face Time Cosmetics....she's beautiful, she's talented, she's a celebrity makeup artist, she's engaged to be married in November of this year and she just launched a new blog!  Needless to say...Linsey is a very busy woman, but I'm so glad that she has taken the time to share her wonderful cosmetic line with us...and did I mention that she's oh-so-nice!!!!  Check out the 411 on Face Time Cosmetics with Linsey....

 

"The beautiful Linsey Snyder"

"I am a celebrity and socialite makeup artist myself, and I designed the line for women who want the celebrity look, but, do not have access to the "glam squad" and all the cosmetics makeup artists have.  We specialize in custom looks for weddings and we have representatives in certain cites all over the country...more-so in the Tri-State area.  You can request to have me as your makeup artist and it would our pleasure to come to you or we can send the custom look to you via custom beauty in a box! 

Our featured Beauty In a Box concept is simple:  3 looks - Sultry, Stunning and Romantic!  There are 9 products in each box and a face card with directions and a face chart.  The Beauty In a Box is a great gift for bridesmaids...the bride chooses the look they want and gives it to each girl.  In turn, the bridesmaids look exactly how the bride wants them to look...and there are no surprises!

We represent appropriate and sophisticated makeup and all of our colors and hues are neutrals...so all of our products look good on any color or type of skin.  Our Well to Hue Eye Shadows and Embellblush are all Taic and Paraben free and our Velvet Veil contains jojoba and is enriched with Vitamin C and E.  Velvet Veil is our best seller...It is a must have for brides because it literally gives a glow to the face, even outs the skin tone and it holds all makeup in place.....and at a great price of $22.00...it's a must have!  For any inquiries, we can be reached at hautline@facetimecosmetics.com and I will get back to you right away."

Thank you Linsey for stopping by the cafe today.  Guys, keep a look out for Linsey in an upcoming issue of InStyle magazine...she was interviewed for a wedding that she provided the makeup for.  Come back later and meet our next "Women Entrepreneur", Alicia Bell.

Let's Get Pretty

Today's post is all about being a "girly girl" and enhancing the beauty from within.  I asked make-up artist, Erika Nixon to answer a few questions that I have gotten from TBC readers about getting all dolled up on their wedding day.  Erika, was the wonderful make-up artist for the models that were featured in my very first two posts.  She trained with MAC Cosmetics and is so fabulous at enhancing the beauty that is already there!  Trust me, she makes you feel like a true "diva"!

   

TBC:  How do you determine the "look" for the bride?

Erika:  Any clean  and polished look will look beautiful on any bride.  It's best to avoid fashion trends in cosmetics, because you want to capture timeless photos.  Every bride should have all of the following products, even if they don't wear make-up everyday:

1. Brow pencil and/or brow powder to achieve a groomed brow.
2. Foundation and/or concealer - to create a smooth palette for makeup application.
3. Blush and/or bronzer - highlights the cheeks and pulls the look of the eyes and lips together.
4. Eye shadow - gives color to the eye area.
5. Eye shadow base - helps the color to adhere to eyelid and prolongs wear.
6. Lips - lip liner and lipstick/and or gloss.

TBC:  Do you suggest a  smokey eye for brides?

Erika:  Smokey eyes are a great look for brides, however, there are a couple of things to consider:

1. The shape of the eye - every smokey eye won't be the same.  For example, if you have a deep set crease, you want to avoid using really dark colors on the crease because it will make it appear even more deep set.
2. Texture - if you want to decrease the appearance of fine lines or texture on and around the eye, you want to avoid products with a lot of shimmer.
3. Chocolate - smokey doesn't mean just gray!  You could use a taupe brown, muted mauve or chocolate!

TBC:  Do you suggest false eye lashes?

Erika:  Lashes are a great way to accent the eyes!!!  I would suggest researching the types of lashes that you want.  The following are the three most popular for weddings:

1. Daily Wear Lash - these lashes are designed to be worn for one day only!  In my opinion, this is the best choice because the adhesive normally used will roll off the lash and not pull your lashes.  Also, if you are prone to eye infections you will be able to remove the lashes.  You can also re-apply the lashes several times if you maintain the shape of them by not sleeping with them on or weighing them down with lots of mascara.  Ladies please take note, these adhesives are normally water soluble, which means that if you shed a tear....the lashes won't make it down the aisle with you!
2. Semi-Permanent Lash - these lashes are normally applied with a waterproof adhesive. The lashes will wear for about two weeks and will join you at the alter -  tears and all!
3. Xtreme Salon Lash - these lashes are applied by a certified professional in a salon for a "nice" price.  These lashes will last as long as the semi-permanent lash, but they have a more natural look to them.  The adhesive is waterproof and less likely to pull your natural lashes out than the semi-permanent.

TBC:  How should you prep your skin for make-up?

Erika:  It's best to do the following:

1. Drink lots of water!  This will help to eliminate some of the toxins in the body and to hydrate your skin.
2. Get a facial about one week before your wedding. This should not be done on your wedding day because if you have a reaction to this procedure, make-up may not be able to cover or correct it.
3. Moisturize your eyes, face and lips!
4. Have your brows groomed - this is very important.

TBC:  Why is it important to have your make-up professionally done?

Erika:  It's your wedding day!  You have only one chance to capture this special moment so you should look your absolute best.  You deserve it!  I suggest that your bridesmaids have their make-up done by a professional as well.  The bride should stand out and her bridesmaids should gracefully compliment her.

TBC:  How does the bride maintain her look throughout the wedding ceremony and reception?

Erika:  The bride  should only need a couple of items to maintain her look:

1. All lip products to touch up after the BIG KISS!
2. A touch up powder and blot papers - this will get rid of any surface oil and is good for all the ladies in the wedding party and even the guys!!!!!!!

If you have any questions for Erika,  please e-mail her at: makeupondemand@comcast.net