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5 THINGS I’VE LEARNED ABOUT MARRIAGE

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I’m no expert here but I have learned a few things about marriage since becoming a wifey in 2012. Like many things, I probably wasn’t the best at it at first – I still have my shortcomings but let’s be honest I’m practically perfect at it now 😉 LOL. Learning from some great couples around us and really stepping back and looking at the whole picture has helped me gain a lot of perspective on what it takes to build a marriage. It’s definitely not easy – it’s constant work, work from both sides. And for us we’ve had time to just grow together because we haven’t expanded the family just yet (Oh that will be a learning curve! A welcomed learning curve 🙂 ).

So with Valentine’s Day two weeks away, and our five year wedding anniversary coming up, I had the urge to chat marriage lessons and love. Nope I don’t hold all the secrets and every relationship is different but this is my experience. Read Full Article

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Do You Like This Athletic Glam Makeup Look

 

Whenever my makeup muse Lena from Ridgefield, CT come to see me just know the makeup will be STUNNING! Any makeup look that I give her is going to be flawless. My girl was not having a good day so what do a girl do, come get her makeup done. So, I’m calling this makeup look ATHLETIC GLAM. We make for a great team I luv working with Lena because she allows me to be a makeup artist creating different looks for her even if it’s out of her comfort zone. I have been Lena’s makeup artist for a few years now. We hit it off the first time she hired me to do her makeup.

I always get asked if I really use Jane Iredale mineral makeup. Yes, everything on Lena is from Jane Iredale. It’s not about the makeup it’s about the artists, the brushes, the skincare when trying to get a beautiful look. Come see me and I’ll show you how to achieve a ATHLETIC GLAM makeup look, unless you rather I just do it for you. Well, what are you waiting for. Book me by emailing me at; brandy@bgdmakeupartistry.com I offer concierge makeup services not just in Ridgefield but all of Fairfield County and New York.

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When You Want Fab Hair & Makeup Who You Gonna Call

When my girls come to get glam at Whip Salon by me I make sure they get glamxurious makeup & hair. If you live in Fairfield County and want to receive red carpet beauty experience like some of your favorite celebrities Whip Salon is the place in Ridgefield, CT. Not because I’m there, lol. At Whip Salon we have many hair stylists that can give you whatever look you can dream of. Brides, we also come on location during wedding season so make sure you come in to see us. Take a look for yourself to see what we can do with makeup & hair.





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Skincare Items I Like To Use On My Clients 

When I’m on set I never know what the talent skin type will be like so I like to bring with me a variety of skincare products that I know would give me instant flawless gratification.

Here are some of the items that I always have in my makeup kit. What are your favorite skincare products?

*FIRST AID BEAUTY-Facial Radiance Pads I like to use to exfoliate, tone, and brighten

*CAUDALIE-Vinoperfect Radiance Serum I use to improves the appearance of dark spots, even skintone, and boosts radiance

*FRESH-Soy Face Cleansing Milk to gently removes makeup and dirt, leaving the skin soft, soothed, and healthy-looking

*CAUDALIE Masque Instant Detox to draw out accumulated toxins from clogged pores to revitalize and invigorate the complexion

*ALGENIST Purifying & Replenishing Cleanser to purifies skin in one easy step

*COVER FX Custom Infusion Drops that can be used alone to hydrate and treat the skin, or I can infused it into any product in a beauty regimen

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Teaching Makeup At Whip Salon In Connecticut

BEFORE

Today was the first of many makeup demo’s for Johnny Luoma at Whip Salon this month. Today’s makeup look that he will be doing is the No Makeup Makeup. Every Wednesday I will be observing Johnny makeup applications so that he can start doing makeup at the salon. Johnny took a makeup course at SONO Academy in Norwalk, CT so he’s coming with some experience.

Before coming to Whip Salon I was teaching Beauty Blueprint, it’s a 1-on-1 makeup class for upcoming makeup artists. I taught students artistry skills & the business skills of working in the beauty industry. The great thing about me teaching Beauty Blueprint was that I was able to offer this service online through SKYPE. So if someone living out of state wanted to take my class they could without the expense of traveling. Even if your a working freelance makeup artist in you want to figure out how to get more work in the industry I can help you do just that. With my 20+ years in the industry working with celebrities I know that I can give any hair & makeup person an insight.

For a short time I was also a Senior Artist for Sephora. I would certified makeup artists to do makeup on the floor, and teach to a large groups of makeup artists on new products & help elevating their artistry. I really enjoy teaching, helping upcoming talents to do what they love, hair & makeup. So with Johnny I’m so happy to help assist him with his passion of being a makeup artist. He’s going to do well once I’m done with him, he will be a high in demand artist, that’s my goal.

AFTER

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Sunday Night Out With The Girls

A much needed girls night was needed with Ilse & Daisy. After work I met up with my girls at Mezon Tapas Bar & Restaurant on Mill Plain Road in Danbury. Ilse selected the spot because she always pick the best place for girls day or girls night. We had a lot to celebrate, Daisy birthday & her dream job becoming a M.A.C makeup artist. The other topics was business, business, & business for 2017. The next day I texted Annya with all the notes because she wasn’t able to meet up with us on short notice. I’m so glad we managed to get together before the new year to organize our blueprint.

My Daisy is 21 years of age, she’s legal to drink now!

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Holiday Glam Makeup Class At Whip Salon

I’m always so excited about my After Hours Makeup Class at Whip Salon. Tonight class was called Holiday Glam. I thought this would be perfect because many of you will be attending so many parties this month. Not everyone will be able to come see me so I thought this would be a nice way to help my ladies out.

Johnny did a great job as always greeting the ladies, making sure that everyone is taking great care of. Being an upcoming makeup artists this is such a great event for him to sit in on because he can now learn a lot of tips & tricks.My model tonight was Kassie, she’s such a sweet girl that I have taken under my wings.

 

 

Ready for our guests

Drinks are ready to be served
Makeup Free

Using Absolute New York brand new Highlight & Contour palette…I LUV IT!!!

You know I luv my shadow shields, had to introduce them to my class

Makeup is complete

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When Abstract Art Meets Makeup Artistry At Whip Salon

allison-meyler-art-facesAre you looking for a fun hip art event to attend Friday night? Then you don’t want to miss out on this one. Downtown Ridgefield’s 17th Annual Holiday Stroll is on December 2nd from 6pm to 8pm and Whip Salon will be hosting an event that evening called F.A.B to embody the components of both art and makeup: Face. Art. Beauty.

Read the full article here

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How Was Your Thanksgiving?

I don’t know about you but this year I wasn’t ready for Thanksgiving. With so much going on plus being busy at work I really could have slept through this holiday. Wednesday night I manage to get up to start playing around with my table. Every holiday I look forward to dressing my table with a different theme. The kids luv that I do this now that the kids are older they help with ideas. I’ve never decorated with a traditional Thanksgiving theme my creative mind just luv having fun with it.

Two things that I didn’t get to do yesterday was stop by Leslie Glover Toran home & turn on the fireplace. After all that cooking I chilled with the family.  Like everyone else we were all to full to do anything else. I managed to get another breathing treatment in while we watched a movie. Working those 13 days straight I didn’t have time to do them so I was definitely overdue. My body started flaring on Monday after I got off.

What about you guys what are some the things you did yesterday with your family?


HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!!

The tradition; mimosa & baked goods


Just like my table I don’t usually cook traditional Thanksgiving dishes. I take my time with my menu to make sure I give each family member a dish that they crave and/or luv.

 

 

 

 


My plate for the evening, the only thing missing is the sauteed crabs. I ate that after my treatments.


Good Night, I hope your time yesterday with your luv ones was just as peaceful, fun, & relaxing as mine.

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Makeup Monday Is All About Great Skincare

Everyone is always talk about getting that flawless beat face. Well, you can’t achieve that if you don’t use skincare. This month my skincare of choice at Whip Salon is from First Aid Beauty. You can see FAB being featured in this month Glamour & In Style magazine.

I selected FAB for the month for a few reasons. It’s simple yet effective, it deliver immediate relief & it’s great for sensitive skin.

At the salon I do a lot of No Makeup Makeup looks so using First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Illuminating Moisturizer gives the skin that daily glow. The Detox Eye Roller is a fan for many of my clients. They luv the cooling effect in the instant improvement under the eye.

I’ll always use the best skincare that I can on my clients, because it’s not the BB Cream & Foundation that’s important it’s the SKINCARE!