Behind the Scenes Bridal Trends: Bridal Red Carpet Hair and Accessories to Match

We recently did a shoot for Bliss Magazine that featured some beautiful trends for spring brides.

With our cover model I made her skin flawless with one of my favorite new foundations by Graftiban high definition crème and I custom blended the colors for an exact match.  A crème blush, Ginger from our Studio 277 Cosmetic Bridal Collection allowed us to softly define her cheek bones without them being too chiseled.

We filled her brows softly with a blondish brown eye shadow and used velvety pastel colors on her lids; the concentration was strong liner to make her brown eyes sparkle.  We used a pink liner and deep pinkish coral lipstick along with a gold gloss for her lips.

We previously set her hair with hot rollers and went in with a curling iron to define the curl.  I am an advocate of soft red carpet hair so I manipulated the curls into a side bun and created a head bank from a belt we had in our wardrobe.  I wanted her to have a flapper look.  I also added on the fur vest for a slight flair.

When determining your makeup and hair look for your wedding day; think about the story you want to tell and how that will translate on to camera.  Don’t be afraid to go a little over the top, after all it is your special day!

Until next time, Stay Sexy, Soulful and Sophisticated

Lena G

visit me at www.lgcdinc.com

1.800.385.3624 x201

Oooops....We Did it Again!!!!

When one of my favorite photographers Claude Studios (www.claudestudios.com) messaged me about a shoot he was inspired to do; I was like no problem.  I made my way from all day shoot on Ormond Beach to Dynasty Studio in Winter Park. 

When I arrived I looked around for the model, couldn’t identify her at that time from the inspiration I had been given.  I soon realized our poor subject had just been bamboozled by a local “hood” salon.

Her gorgeous short locs had been replaced with a synthetic shiny lace front that looked like it had been purchased from Party City.

Her luck got worse, in addition she had recently been burned by some hot grease at her day job which was a local burger joint and she had just had a painful outbreak of acne.

Because she was just getting into the industry her wardrobe was very limited.

The photographer and I quickly made some adjustments so that we could accomplish our goal.  I remembered a black scarf I had thrown in the car and I was able to wrap it around her head.

We went totally dramatic with her make up in order to keep the fullness of her brows and bring attention away from the scarf.

I took my time to apply her foundation in layers with a variety of hi lighting and contouring techniques to chisel out her facial features.

We went with an implied nude to totally negate the wardrobe situation.

What we got….well it was lovely.  A true beauty shot.

You take a look and tell me….I say in the words of a popular song…..Oooops we did it again.

Until next time Stay Sexy, Soulful and Sophisticated.

Lena G

visit me online at www.lgcdinc.com

For more information call our studio 1.800.385.3624 x200

Luscious Lips

My Recent trip to Las Vegas totally dried out my lips...uuuuurrrr.
What do you do to keep moisture locked in your luscious lips in extremely dry weather?
First off HYDRATE...HYDRATE...HYDRATE.
Increase your intake of water.
Also use a lip moisturizer, preferably something with jojoba or vitamin e.
NOT JUST VASELINE, petroleum jelly coats the lips it does not penetrate.
A good sign that your lip balm or moisturizer is effective is if you feel a slight tingle!!!
Also don't forget or be scared to use a lip scrub to get off that excess skin.
I hope this helps....
Until Next Time.
Lena G

Introducing Ask The Artist an Absolutely Gorgeous Brides Production

Absolutely Gorgeous Brides launches our new event Ask the Artist. This event will be held on a quarterly basis in 2012.
Learn about Bridal trends and then be ready to ask the artist any questions you may have during our 30 minute Q & A Forum
Attend the event and receive a complimentary make up trial valued at $50.00
See You There!!!
learn more about us online at www.absolutelygorgeousbrides.com


Projected dates are:
Saturday January 21st 5:00-6:00
Friday April 20th 7:00-8:00
Saturday July 14th 5:00-6:00
Friday October 12th 7:00-8:00

RSVP by calling Yvonne Long 1.800.385.3624 x201

Spring Bridal Trends 2012 Inspiration Board

As I prepare for our awesome event tomorrow at the Cypress Grove Estate Showcase in Orlando Florida, I am inspired by the runway.......take a peek and don't forget to visit me between 11 and 3 at Cypress Grove Estates, Winter Wonderland themed showcase.