Wedding Worthy Miracle Make Up - Feature Fancy Face Cosmetics

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From the time we are little girls, most of us dream of what our wedding day will be like.  Who we will marry, what we will wear, an outdoor ceremony, a big ballroom reception dancing the night away, the flowers and of course.... we can not help but imagine, what we will look like on our big day, our wedding day! 

Creating a flawless look for our wedding day often times takes weeks/months of preparation.  We hit the gym, eat right, get facials, tan, whiten our teeth and so on. Just as important as all of these preparations is the cosmetics we chose for our big day.  Today, I want to feature a company that produces wedding-worthy "miracle makeup".  Trust me girls, this is makeup you absolutely must have for your big day!

Chicago Based Fancy Face Cosmetics



Fancy Face Cosmetics has created sweat proof cosmetics which are perfect for your wedding day.  Let's face it, (pun intended) hair and make up usually begin very early in the day. Many of my brides are in hair and make up around 9 or 10 am.  You want a make up that will last ALL. DAY. LONG. Fancy Face Cosmetics definitely do!  No matter what the season, or unpredictable Chicagoland weather, your face will stay flawless, and fancy all day long.

I love their heavily pigmented eye shadows!  They last all day and night with the same striking color as when you first put them on.  One little pod will last you forever too since a little bit goes a long way! Start light and work your way to the amount you're looking for!

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The colors are wonderful too as you can purchase colors to match your bridesmaids dresses and gift these to the girls as bridesmaids gifts!! Just don't forget the waterproof mascera too!

Whether you want a natural look or you're going for wedding drama... Fancy Face Cosmetics has a vast variety of colors and you can find a color palate to match your needs. 

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The product line does not stop at eyes alone... make sure you pick up their newest sweat proof mineral based loose powder to finish off your look!

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Chicagoland based, founder and president, Nicole Khayat founded Fancy Face Cosmetics after a lifetime love of the fashion and beauty industry.  As a former cheerleader and 2011's Mrs. Illinois International, Nicole knows how important it is to always "put your best face forward".  This is no exception on your wedding day.   Although the cosmetics line was created with cheerleaders, dancers and ice skaters in mind... the make up has been used by brides all over Chicagoland.  The make up is designed to keep you looking fresh and flawless for hours, picks up beautifully in photographs and creates a look that can be seen while you are on the altar.  Best part... it stays even though those tear jerking moments!

Fancy Face President, and 2011 Mrs. Illinois International, Nicole Khayat



President Nicole Khayat and Vice President Amanda Ray work hard to market and promote their brand... and it's taking the cosmetic's world by storm!  You can purchase these fabulous fancy products on their website at http://fancyfacecosmetics.com/.  While you are there... be sure to check out their blog! It's fabulous and covers lifestyle topics as well as fashion and beauty topics!

Remember, your wedding day is the most important day of your life... make sure you keep it Fancy!

xoxo,

Johanna



Candice & Peter - Engaged!

Hello Bloggettes!

I just wanted to post a quick little blog about one of my lovely couples, the bride happens to be my gorgeous sister!  All the weddings and events I work on are special for each bride but... I am so excited to see this one coming to life for my baby sister!

My favorite thing about engagement photos is their ability to allow a couple to relax and enjoy gazing at each other and take a minute off of wedding planning. In the stress and chaos of planning a wedding, this is simply a time to just be together and allow someone to capture on film your passion and love for each other. Timothy Whaley Photograhy did an amazing job capturing their love and style as a couple! Enjoy!

Vendor Spotlight: Trellis Weddings - My Exclusive Florist

Meet Courtney - Owner of Trellis Wedding - Floral Designer

Pictured here with David Tutera! 

When I first decided to start my own wedding planning company, I started attending local bridal shows to gather information and introduce myself to local vendors.  This approach was one of the best decisions I made for a few reasons.  The first is because I was able to meet vendors in a non-pressure enviornment, but also approach them in a way that would show me how they would treat my brides, as that is what they suspected at first I was... a bride shopping for wedding vendors.

The vendor who impressed me the most was Courtney Pilman of Trellis Weddings.  Her bright, warm smile greeted me as I approached her booth at the Key Lime Cove Bridal Expo last January.  I will be honest... her floral display was what caught my eye from across the room! I quickly made a bee line straight for her booth, passing up several other vendors along the way.  I loved everything about the floral design she had displayed. The contemporary use of color, the elegance of the choice of vase mixed with a bit of rustic charm in using curly willow branches, beautiful draped crystals and submerged led floral lights.  I smiled and chatted a bit until I finally got the nerve up to ask... "How much would you charge for a centerpiece like this" ... mind you, I sat biting my lip as I stared at the tall orchid, lilly, rose and hydrengea filled vase draped in crystals... "About $90.00", she replied.  I nearly fell back! "WHAT?!?!?!"

Courtney's style, vision, creativity and talent is what drew my eye and what keeps my brides interested in only working with her.  However, her price point and her passion about creating a beautiful wedding for every bride is what makes her Johanna Luna Weddings and Event's exclusive wedding florist.

Please keep on reading to get a chance to meet a bit of Courtney.  Enjoy drooling over her work in the few pictures here!

A little bit of Courtney... and Trellis Weddings' AMAZING floral designs

    How did you get started in floral designs?

I had worked at a florist throughout high school and college as an “after school job”- good hours and fun work!   I never thought it would come as far as this, but I love what I do!

 What inspires you when you create floral designs for weddings?

Everything… Honestly!  I’m always looking for inspirations, and they come from everywhere. I get color inspiration from nature as well as from fashion- I read a lot of different magazines too!  As far as different designs, I love working with different kinds of flowers and making combinations that work together!

What piece of wedding details is your favorite to design and why?

Definitely the bridal bouquet!  I love doing the bouquets in particular, because they play such an important role. Most of the time, it’s the first floral the bride sees, and it’s pretty much with her all day. I love to be a part of something so special!

 What inspired you to start your own business?

Weddings have been my passion from the start of my design career, and I used to be the head wedding designer at the shop I worked at.  My husband and I found out we were going to have a baby, and I really wanted to be able to stay at home with her WHILE doing something I loved, so it was a perfect match!

  Why the name “Trellis”?

My grandparents live near Atlanta, and while visiting them we went to a quaint little town (you know, the ones with brick streets and cute shops?!) Well, there was a little plant shop called “Trellis Designs” down there- the name immediately stuck with me. At that time, I was just getting ideas to start my business, and was trying to think of names that sounded bridal without being overdone, Trellis seemed perfect! I also love that it’s not my name, because I’ve seen that a thousand times too!

Your prices are so competitive… how do you keep them that way?

I work from a home studio, so my overhead is quite a bit less than a traditional shop. I strive to do beautiful designs for any budget and will work hard to suggest different options to do so.

 What advice would you give to brides who are shopping for wedding flowers?

Ask a lot of questions! There are so many flowers that are available year-round (while others are seasonal), but there are so many beautiful flower varieties to fit any style. I would also suggest thinking about what kind of feel you want for your wedding, because flowers can play a huge role with helping you achieve that.  Modern, Garden, Elegant… there are so many styles out there- and asking a designer what kinds and colors of flowers they’d suggest can help you a bunch! Also, by hiring a wedding planner, you get a wealth of knowledge you wouldn’t have otherwise- so I’d definitely suggest that (not only for flowers, but for the whole wedding planning process!)

  If you were designing your own wedding centerpiece, for your wedding today… what would it look like?

Oh my goodness! So many to choose from… I don’t know how brides do it! I really love the “rustic/elegance” look, so I’d probably go with lots of curly willow branches with candles hanging down with different orchids (and crystals!) But I’d definitely do a mixture of centerpieces- I love the look that different textures give!

What sets Trellis apart from other Chicagoland wedding florists

I love doing what I do!  From meeting with my clients and helping them choose the flowers to actually designing and setting up- I love being part of such an important day in my client’s lives.  I strive to provide the most up-to-date designs while staying in budgets. Every wedding is different, and I love to see the end product!

  Where do you see Trellis in 5 years?

I’d love to just continue to do what I’m doing- making beautiful flowers for beautiful weddings! However… if David Tutera calls me to do one of his events- I’m so there!

If you haven't seen enough of Courtney's beautiful work or you are just simply ready to hire her please contact her! Remember to tell her you heard about her through Johanna Luna Weddings and Events!

http://www.trellisweddings.com/