Ben and Katie: A Southern Affair

I'm happy to say that my brother and I played match-maker to the beautiful couple that this blog is about. Katie, being one of my sorority sisters, and Ben being Sam's pledge brother are a match made in Greek heaven. It was a quaint, southern wedding at Primrose Cottage in Roswell, GA and happily, a college reunion of sorts! I was employed by a few of the bridesmaids to do hair and makeup and couldn't have been happier to be a part of the wedding festivites! Take a look at the gorgeous girls below!

I created hair and makeup styles for the three bridesmaids on the left.

A closer look at Hannah:

The 'do held up through dancing!!-- This picture was taken at about 10pm, I had styled it at about 2:30.

And a closer look at Liz: 

and at Vanessa!: (I didn't remember to take a picture of the back of her hair, but it was a half french braid :) )

Vanessa is on the right.

I loved having 3 different hair challenges with this bunch, Hannah's being color treated, Liz's being very short, and Vanessa's being resistant to curl! With the right products, I was able to create staying power for each different hair texture and skin tone. It was a joy to be involved in this celebration of Ben and Katie!

Katie Corsetti: Bridal Barbie (accessories included)

Here's a toast post well both a toast and a post to my roommate and bride-to-be Mizz Katie Corsetti! She's gracious enough to let me play with her hair and makeup on a weekly basis, to hone my craft.... and create both elaborate updo's and everyday fabulous looks!
She's also gracious enough to share with the world what she looks like before: a secret only revealed to me and her fiance....

Here's the lovely Katie before:

The first look of Katie's I'll share is a Kate Middleton inspired up-do... lovely for weddings or special events...I wanted Katie's look to be a little more fun and less formal than Kate's. (since, in real life, we were just going to Wild Wing for drinks that night :) )

 Here's a look at the Dutchess:

and then have a look at the soon-to-be Mrs. Pandolfo:

Katie has a gorgeous complexion that looks fantastic in pinks and purples....I wanted the makeup look to be soft, dreamy, warm and flawless. Which I think with her gorgeousness, was easily achieved!

Just enough, but not too much! My absolute favorite result!!

Katie's second look is just a "going over to the in-law's for dinner" everyday look! I've straightened her curly hair to have a lot of bounce and volume by pulling the straightner upwards, versus straight down. It creates a fabulous bend and bounce! I also tried the new Almay eyeshadow made for blue eyes and I think it makes them pop!

Here's Katie's everyday look:

Cheers to the Dutchess of Roswell!

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Anne-Miller's Debutante 'do

Each year, my hometown hosts a Debutante Ball for Greenwood's most upstanding community members... My friend Anne-Miller debuted her sophomore year in college and goes back every year to commemorate and CELEBRATE! This past year, she asked me to try my handy work on her hair, giving me full reign to create whatever I wanted! Check out the creativity that ensued! (I am still just in love with this hair, if i do say so myself ;) )

I must admit Anne-Miller has a DREAM head of hair to work with. It's thick and it does whatever I tell it to.... so you know,  it wasn't ALLLL me ;)

Side view. Pretty cool, but wait for it....

CHECK OUT THAT BACK VIEW! HAYYOOO!!!