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The Importance of Beauty Consultations and Trial Runs | Hair That Moves

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

Ever have those re-occuring nightmares where you wake up on your wedding day and everything is awry, your maid of honor is your worst enemy, your dress is ripped to shreds and got thrown in the wash with something bright red, and your hair is a frizzled frazzled unthinkable mess?  Well, i hope none of these nightmares happen to any of you, but in case you would like to be more at ease (at least in the hair department), this expert advice article will do the trick!  Consultations and trial hair appointments are such an important part of putting the stress of hair issues behind you for the wedding day.  Lena Hartford, of Hair That Moves, wrote this great expert advice article explaining the basics and importance of consultations.  Check it out below and visit Hair That Moves on my Kate Parker Wedding.

Consultations and Trial Runs

The most important part of choosing a style comes at your consultation. This appointment includes talking about these details and asking a professional for their take on what may work for each situation. For instance, a style that is not secure to withstand the windy elements of a beachside ceremony may not be a good choice.

Other things to consider when choosing a style is the overall feel of the wedding, the ceremony location, the types of weather you could run into, dress style, and most importantly, what you are wearing in your hair. Some styles will hold a heavy veil or big décor better than others.

I recommend bringing pictures of styles or parts of styles that you like and dislike. This allows me to get a clear vision of your desired outcome.

Once you are able to choose an overall look, you will start creating this style. Sometimes, brides are uncertain about what looks best. In this case, I find it important to try several different looks so you are able to see how you look and feel in each one.

I allow 1-2 hours for a trial. Your vision for the day needs to be the most important part of this. Once you find it, you will know.

I always need my brides to “love” their look. After creating this style together, I draw diagrams and take notes and photos so I can recreate this look on the day of the wedding.

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A Bridal Shoot in Paris- Part I from The White Dress by Shore

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

At the end of March I had the amazing opportunity to fly off to Paris with my  friends and colleagues, Robert and Kathleen Trenske , Candice Dowling Coppola from Jubiliee Events and my dear friend and partner in crime, Sarah Gleason (aka: Marsie) to put together and style a photo shoot in Paris! Clearly, it was a dream location. I cannot think of a better group of people to explore the city of lights with—the creative energy was flowing like the seine and it was an experience of a lifetime!

Candice and I worked on coming up with a design board for our shoot, as we usually do, and were really inspired by a photograph that Robert and Kathleen took on their first trip to Paris. We wanted to do a monochromatic, black and white shoot, where the images felt like classic black and whites – even in color. I really think we achieved that! I had a vision for fashion that was heavily influenced by runway, vogue, and of COURSE Sex in the City and Candice pulled together romantic and unique elements for a fabulous tablescape.

Throughout the process we worked with Kim Peytet of Parisian Events, who helped us source all the wonderful Parisian venders that collaborated with us! Kim introduced us to so many wonderful people who I will introduce YOU to throughout this post!  We could not have pulled this shoot off without the efforts of Kim!

During our short (count 4 days!!!!) time in Paris, we did two days full of shooting and one day full of scouting. The other day was the day we all arrived—so we really hit the ground running! This shoot was recently featured on Style Me Pretty, and was part of Robert and Kathleen’s brilliant photography seminar for international wedding photographers – Taking Off.

Kim secured a beautiful apartment for us to work from and for Robert and Kathleen to teach. It had a roof top deck that overlooked the eiffel tower, where Candice put together an amazing tablescape with the help of several talented people! The morning began with hair and makeup… our model, Segolene, is positively beautiful. Hair and makeup was covered by our new friend, Masafumi Matsuda, who also doubled as our Japanese / Parisian tour guide on day two. =) If you are looking for beauty while in Paris– look no further!! Masafumi is absolutely amazing!!! I styled Segolene in the most stunning Modern Trousseau gown (before it hit the runway at bridal market) and jewelry in layers, and layers of decedent pearls and diamonds!

Candice styled the gorgeous tablescape with white linen from our friends at Rentals Unlimited. The best part? They company’s president happened to be in Paris (randomly) while we were there, and stopped in to say hello! It truly was an East Coast destination. They also provided the lace-styled chair caps and white napkins.Catherine Muller put together a beautiful white and green arrangement in an antiqued pedestal. The arrangement was very gardeny, filled loosely with calla lilies and other beautiful white flowers. She did an amazing job! The paper flower garland fromKate’s Paperie down the center of the table was absolutely brilliant!
We got the table set up just in time to get a few quick shots before it started to pour rain.  We took that opportnity to take some stunning shots of our models indoors. At the first break in the weather, we made a mad dash to the eiffel tower to end our shoot.  We are so glad that the weather held off for us so that Robert and Kathleen could capture these stunning images!

Keep watching the blog for images from our shoots on day 2 when we shot in a traditional parisian cafe, in the metro and in the hills of Montmarte overlooking the city!

Shoot credits:

Photography~  Robert and Kathleen Photographers

Shoot and tablescape design~ Jubilee Events

Parisian coordination~ Kim Petyt of Parisian Events

Shoes~ Vouelle

Makeup~ Masafumi Matsuda

Fashion styling~ Beth Chapman,  The White Dress by the shore

Tuxedo~ Tuxego

Cake~ The Sugar Plum Cake Shop, Paris

Floral design~ Catherine Muller, Paris

Invitations ~ Posh Paperie

The White Dress by the Shore and Jubilee Events are both members of my Kate Parker Wedding, an online wedding planning tool for engaged couples.  To learn more about each of these amazing vendors, please visit their websites and directories on my Kate Parker Wedding:

The White Dress by the Shore

The White Dress by the Shore on my Kate Parker Wedding

Jubilee Events

Jubilee Events on my Kate Parker Wedding

Alfred Angelo NYC Part II from Kristin Spencer Photography

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

So, when we tell you short dresses are everywhere right now, we’re not lying! HALF of Alfred Angelo’s collection was devoted to shorter length dresses. Take a peek at this trend that’s really blooming!
Oh, and this one had POCKETS! Love it!


I adore the boatneck on this simple style!


Two very different looks: one super mod and one very vintage inspired. Don’t you love the red lips on the models too? It just adds some serious sass.

Bright and vibrant jewel tones were used for the bridesmaids collection, with fun little additions like the mock neck on this purple number, and flowers used on belts and shoulders.

Isn’t that such a lovely shade of Green? The rouched bodice and sweetheart neckline would look great on many different body types!

Kristin Spencer Photography is a member of my Kate Parker Wedding, an online wedding planning tool for engaged couples.  To learn more about Kristin Spencer’s work, please visit their website and directory on my Kate Parker Wedding:

Kristin Spencer Photography

Kristin Spencer Photography on my Kate Parker Wedding

Considering Airbrush Makeup from Joya Beauty

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Ladies today want lightweight coverage…we are the no makeup makeup generation.
I use my air brush for almost every makeup application when photography or video is involved….from brides to head shots to editorial.
Why? No one says it better than the makers of the product that I use…OCC Skin(Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics)so I am going to tell you about this wonderful makeup medium in their words:

The precision application offered by airbrush makeup has two major benefits that stand up to the challenges presenting makeup artist today.

Full Coverage, Sheer Texture:
A true airbrush foundation is opaque, yet thin in texture, offering a full coverage finish that’s dispersed as sheerly and evenly as possible. The result is a perfect-looking skin achieved with a minimum of product.

Refined Finish:
The spray dot pattern of an airbrush application closely resembles the way a camera reads textures – in Pixels. The effect is more seamless than the trace marks brushes and sponges can leave behind. While usually unnoticeable in person, these imprints can become quite visible in hi-def close-up or in a high resolution digital photograph.

The product that I use in all my makeup applications is lightweight, breathable and completely oil-free. It’s also free of alcohol, silicone and other common dermal irritants found in airbrush makeup formulas of the past. OCC Skin is also 100% Vegan and Cruelty Free.

Joya Beauty  is a member of my Kate Parker Wedding, an online wedding planning tool for engaged couples.  To learn more about Joya Beauty’s amazing work, please visit their directory on myKPW and also visit their website:

Joya Beauty

Joya Beauty on my Kate Parker Wedding