First for Women Magazine Shoot!

Back a few months ago, I had the pleasure of collaborating with Aaron Snow (photography) and Iris Swope (stylist) on a lifestyle shoot for the national newstand magazine, First for Women. First was running a piece on a local girl that lost a TON of weight with the help of the Biggest Loser's, Jillian Michaels. The shoot was in downtown Oklahoma City, and was really the brainchild of Aaron...who (along with our full consent!) broke all the "recommendations" we were given, hahaha, but made for an amazing shoot, of which they chose to run a photo that he directed all on his own. Take a peek the next time you are at your newstand! It's the August 3rd edition of First Magazine, page 27! Check out her hair too, hahaha...for someone that claims "I don't do hair" I think I did pretty well with it!

Courtney, by Kevin Paul

And the beautiful Courtney Wells and party, courtesy of Kevin Paul.

Christina's Bridals, by Todd Ballje

My favorite from Christina Schrock's portrait session with Todd Ballje. SO glamorous!

Kali Martin Bridals, by Tara Lokey

The gorgeous Kali Martin! I cannot wait to see the wedding shots! Thank you to Tara Lokey!

Gotta Keep Typing...

In reading what I've posted last, I've realized that I owe you too much to not keep typing tonight! APRIL??? That was my last recap?!? I should be fired from blogging...

April was finished out with bridal portraits and trials! Portraits for the lovely Christina Schrock came in the last week. Christina is a NICU nurse...and has seen it all. What amazing people nurses are! And Christina was not a disappointment. She and her mother were just sweethearts to work with, and so excited about Christina's June wedding.

Christina wanted a somewhat natural, yet smoky look for her bridal portraits, shot with Todd Scott Ballje (Beautiful Day Images). We chose a combination of matte browns and shimmering bronzes for her look, with a very natural, yet defined cheek, and flesh toned lips. She looked very old Hollywood Glam. So gorgeous. Pictures in the next post (since for the life of me I cannot figure out how to just pop them in right HERE).

The very next day I had the pleasure of meeting Heather Hennigan, an absolutely adorable little spitfire bride. My first impression of Heather was that she was the daintiest little proper lady I'd ever met...and she is, don't get me wrong...but oh my goodness is she perky! I LOVED HER! She's what you want your best girlfriend to be. And a dermatology PA as well...so we had lots to chat about! Fortunately for me, I got to meet and work Heather's trial at Meg Guess' beautiful couture boutique (thank you MEG!!). Just being in that boutique makes me smile and feel pretty.

Heather wanted a very glamourous, yet natural look, with a focus on her very expressive eyes! We chose soft golds, neutrals, and shimmering beiges, with luscious false lashes to really bring the focus to the eyes. Heather loves her blush, which is a new experience for me, as I have a very light blush hand. I am LOVING life since I've found blush! Thank you, Heather! We really gave her cheeks a pop of color with a shimmering peachy pink tone, and finished her look with a very soft ballet pink lip.

We met again just a few weeks back, for her portraits, being shot by Charles Samples. I just viewed her bridal portraits...and OH MY! Are they stunning! Heather isn't getting married until the end of July, so I cannot leak! But I willllllll...shortly after the wedding, because she's just lovely.

April showers...bring May flowers. Maybe back home in Massachusetts, but certainly not here in Oklahoma. April showers...bring more May showers. What a washy month we had in May! Complete with a few "severe weather" warnings, that of course...send me straight to http://www.southwest.com/ looking for flights out of here! But then I think of all my gorgeous brides...and they wash the rain away!

I had the opportunity to meet Ruchi, an absolutely gorgeous Indian bride...very remniscent of Princess Jasmine of Disney fame! She's stunning, with amazing eyes, and the most well threaded brows ever! We did her bridal trial mid May while she was home in Oklahoma visiting her family. Ruchi is wearing a gorgeous Indian wedding gown, completely beaded, and very colorful. Rich reds, ivory, golds...SO stunning. We chose a shimmering, metallic eye for her, with emphasis on rich bronze, gold, and berry/eggplant shades, and finished her look with a perfectly golden red lip. She's going to be amazing in October!

Pepper. Pepper. Pepper. I have never met a Pepper before...but my life is spicier now that I have! WHAT...a doll. Pepper Webber was married at the Skirvin on May 23, and not a stone was left unturned. Pepper has the most amazing sense of style, fashion, and color. Her maids were dressed in a very soft grey...so different...Greek Goddess style! Absolutely gorgeous. And the funniest group of maids I've ever met. I laughed the entire afternoon.

Not enough can be said about Pepper, really. She's flawless, and perky, and just so sweet at pie. Pepper wanted a sultry, smoky look, with a really nude, sexy lip...and could she EVER pull it off! She was amazing. I don't know what I loved more...the finished makeup...or her INCREDIBLE Valentino turquoise green peep toe bow shoes!!! AAAAAAMAZING... My mouth was literally on the floor starring at them...I couldn't stop!

Pepper's wedding was shot by the very talented Sarah Boling. I've seen some teasers, and I'm definitely on the edge of my seat awaiting the finished gallery!

The gorgeous Kali Martin tied her knot on May 29th. I again got to work with an amazing bride, wonderful bridesmaids, and a really super mom. The entire family was so nice, and so accomodating! Tara Lokey was on hand again, for fantastic photography! I haven't seen the wedding pictures yet, but the bridals are clear for takeoff! I'll be posting them tonight too!

The rain has finally stopped now that it's June...and the 100+ degree weather has set in. I don't know how people that live here in Oklahoma do it full time. I'm sweating my heiny off! The air conditioner in the house is set at 65! It's like a meat locker in here!! And an OVEN outside!

June 6th was a super crazy busy bridal day! It seemed to be "Christina Day," as I had two brides Christina!

I met up again with Todd Ballje, and Christina Schrock at her salon in Edmond, to prep her and her bridesmaids for the big event. What a great day! Every last maid was beautiful, and Christina was so calm! It's always nice when the bride is chilled out...makes for a very easy day. And Mrs. Schrock has got to be one of the sweetest moms ever...so nice, and very caring, always checking on me to make sure I was fed/beveraged! Too sweet!

Christina decided to change up her look, a little different from her portraits, which is always fun. Instead of the old Hollywood Glam, bronzed and somewhat natural look we did for her portraits, we went for a smokier, deeper look...very Bridget Bardo...so totally gorgeous. Pictures are to come from Todd, so I know they will be gorgeous!

Wedding number two of the day was Christina Felton. WHAT a hoot. I have never met a more laid back bride, it was awesome. Christina was planning a beautiful outdoor wedding at her parents home in Nichols Hills. When I arrived at their home, I was blown away. I felt like I had just walked into a movie. The white chairs all in rows outside, the staging for the band, the laid down wooden dance floor...it was a movie scene, I swear. SO beautiful and perfect. Christina was inside, with her very spunky maids. They were wearing an array of garden green dresses, all different styles, and all equally as perfect. They looked like perfect dolls. And Christina was breathtaking, with very natural everything...natural hair, natural makeup, flowing easy dress. So garden. So gorgeous. I cannot wait to see her pictures, coming from Emily Bailey!

Mid June I actually celebrated MY wedding! My NINTH anniversary, that is! NINE years!! NINE! Sometimes I can't believe it, really, ha! And as if my 9th wedding anniversary wasn't mindblowing enough, my daughter and I spent the eve of the 20th rocking out in Dallas, TX with the Jonas Brothers! Clearly, my love of music has rubbed off on her. Jonas is to my daughter, as JOVI is to me! Gotta love it!

This brings me to today! Probably as I speak, Courtney Plaster's wedding is winding down. Courtney held a very country inspired outdoor wedding and reception today in Fort Cobb. Where is Fort Cobb??? I don't think I know...and I was there today, ha! It was Oklahoma country at it's finest, complete with no street names, just numbers and letters...which was pretty much equavalent to Chinese for me. I swear, I can navigate my way around one way streets in the heart of Boston, but give me country...and I cry like a baby. I actually stopped in a diner to ask for directions...something I never do, but when the GPS doesn't recognize anything you type in...and you have no cell service...you kinda need to!

After a few wrong turns, and completely missing a powerplant (HOW do you miss a POWERPLANT???), I started to notice white balloons every mile or so...on this very long, hilly road. I thought to myself, "might these be markers??? Might they know I'm lost, hahah!" What a brilliant idea! I felt like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz...though not getting swept up in a twister..."follow the white balloons...follow the white balloons...follow follow follow follow follow the white balloons!" After about four sets of white balloons tied onto trees, I finally happened upon the bottom of the hill I was hoping for, and saw a gorgeous log home with rows of ribbon adorned chairs, and I knew, I had arrived! ON TIME too! Bonus!

Courtney's parents had a lovely home, very country inspired, which was very cool to experience for me! That's probably the best thing about being here. I get to see things I wouldn't ever see or experience back in the big city.

A few faces later, everyone was stunning and ready to beat the heat (106 today!) and get Courtney married! I amnot quite sure the photographer...but I will find out, because Courtney's is not a face to be missed!

Okaaaay...now that I've caught myself up with blogging...I owe pictures! Off to post...

Ashton's Wedding

In reading what I promised you before, I do have pictures of Ashton! Here she is along with her equally gorgeous sister, Monica! Thank you to Zach Seat for these great photos!

Catching Up!

Where have I been? Busy with weddings, my kids, the summer...that's where!

Quick post just to share what has been happening!

Been very busy with brides, trials and weddings! I just love my job. Everyone is always so happy! I haven't met a cranky bride yet!

Another super exciting adventure has begun. I've decided to advertise my work with The Brides of Oklahoma! The girls at the magazine have been aaaaaaamazing! So nice to chat with and so willing to do the most they can to help you get your work noticed! I'll be featured in the January 2010 issue, and am currently listed in the [B] Gallery online! So exciting! What is even more fabulous...they are currently using my Gabby on their homepage! Check her out: www.thebridesofoklahoma.com. She's the stunning blonde you see first! How great is that? Thank you so much to Tara Lokey for the most amazing photography ever!

I'll be posting more pictures very soon! I have wonderful images from Zach Seat, as well as pictures on the way from a photo shoot with the gorgeous Heather Rouba, Mrs. Oklahoma! Cannot wait to see the finished results with Todd Ballje! Another amazing shoot!