23 07, 2012

Featured on OnceWed with Jose Villa!

By Teamhairandmakeup|2012-07-23T14:37:11-06:00July 23rd, 2012|Featured|

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Greek Goddess Wedding Inspiration

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Greek Goddess Greek Goddesses Grecian Wedding Inspiration Samuelle Gown Today we have an exquisite Greek goddess wedding inspiration shoot to show you from Jose Villa. Don’t you just love the natural flow of this gorgeous Samuelle gown in the wind? The olive halo hairpiece and striking gold jewelry compliment the flowy Greek goddess wedding dress perfectly. And of course we love her natural wedding hair and makeup. Stunningly beautiful!

Photography: Jose Villa // Styling: Kelly Oshiro // Jewelry: 33 Jewels // Model: Eva St. Denis // Wholesale Flowers: Florabundance // Makeup: Mar of TEAM Hair and Makeup

18 07, 2012

Biltmore Wedding Featured on Style Me Pretty!!

By Teamhairandmakeup|2012-07-18T13:11:58-06:00July 18th, 2012|Featured|

Santa Barbara Wedding by Michelle Warren Photography

Get ready for the most gorgeous, most quintessential Santa Barbara wedding you’ve ever laid eyes on. We’re talking a pretty lace dress, loads of fluffy white florals, pink and blue touches and the prettiest Spanish architecture ever. Yup, we’re totally smitten with this one! Michelle Warren Photography captured all the classic details and there’s SO much more where this came from. Click here for all the pretty!

Photography By / Michelle Warren Photography
Event Coordination By / Events By Philippe

From the Bride… Rob and I met on Valentine’s Day 2009 at a good ol’ Texas honky tonk/dance hall in Houston. He and his buddies were handing out candy bracelets in exchange for a dance. I have to admit, I saw straight through the cheesy pick-up attempt, but boy, am I so glad I said yes to that dance! A short (and sweet!) three years later, we were engaged.

We were both born and raised in Dallas, Texas. It wasn’t until high school that my family moved out to Bakersfield, California – much of my family is still in Bakersfield or in the San Luis Obispo area. Most of Rob’s extended family is in Chicago or scattered up and down the east coast. We knew that any location we chose would be a destination for someone! We decided on Santa Barbara because it’s the most beautiful place on the planet – seriously, jaw-droppingly gorgeous. As it turned out, we both have ties to the Santa Barbara/Montecito area. After my family relocated to Bakersfield, Santa Barbara quickly became a favorite vacation spot. Rob’s mom has many family members who live or have lived in the Santa Barbara/Montecito area. Needless to say, the stars were perfectly aligned. The Biltmore was my first and final stop. Once I stepped foot onto the property, I knew I wanted our wedding to have that Spanish colonial elegance that the Biltmore so perfectly exudes. The bright, bold colors of Spanish tiles instantly became the inspiration for our color scheme and invitation suite. Ultimately, we used Santa Barbara itself as inspiration for the design –the lush greenery, beautiful beaches, breathtaking sunsets, and overall amazing-ness that makes it such a magical place.

Wedding Photography: Michelle Warren Photography / Ceremony: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Montecito, California / Reception: Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, California / Event Coordination: Events by Philippe / Floral Design: Cody Floral Design / Catering + Wedding Cake: Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara / Lighting: Bella Vista Designs / Chair Rentals: Fusion Event Rentals / Linen Rentals: La Tavola / Party Favors: Chocolats du Cali Bressan / Transportation: Santa Barbara Trolley / Ceremony Music: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church / Cocktail Music: Sam Adams / Reception Music: DJ Gavin Roy / Wedding Dress + Alterations: Alina Pazzano Couture Bridal / Hair + Makeup: TEAM Hair & Makeup / Rehearsal Dinner: Montecito Country Club

17 07, 2012

Engagement Session Featured on Something Turquoise!

By Teamhairandmakeup|2012-07-17T15:43:11-06:00July 17th, 2012|Engagement Session, Featured|

engagement | tim + rachel

July 9, 2012

Such a beautiful engagement in Santa Barbara by the talented Nick Charrow…

locations: Santa Barbara Pier + Santa Barbara Zoo // hair & makeup: Team Hair & Makeup

10 07, 2012

Featured in CeciStyle Magazine

By Teamhairandmakeup|2012-07-10T10:01:23-06:00July 10th, 2012|Featured|

Be inspired by Melissa & Jared’s soft, romantic wedding

Invitations by Ceci New York

V102: SAVVY STYLE ADVICE – MELISSA MILLER, REAL BRIDE

July 10, 2012

MELISSA MILLER
My best advice is to take your time and ENJOY the wedding planning process. We started planning 15 months in advance, so we never felt rushed to choose our vendors or to book everything at once. Because of this we were able to choose the best vendors. In my opinion this is the secret to end up with the wedding of your dreams! Whenever you get overwhelmed or stressed out, take a step back and remind yourself that your wedding day will be the best day of your life and everything you have ever dreamt it to be. (Trust me, it really will be!) All of the planning is definitely worth it when I think back to our wedding day. I can honestly say I wish I could do it all again…and again.

What It’s Like to Be a Ceci Bride:
The Ceci New York creative process was by far the most exciting and rewarding part of our wedding planning! Custom invitations give you a glimpse into what your wedding will look and feel like before your big day. Ceci turns all your wedding dreams and ideas into an inspiration board and from there creates the most beautiful interpretation of your wedding through her custom invitation designs. She truly is a designer, and there is no limit to what Ceci can do. She even had the ruched tulle bellybands hand-sewn for our invites! Plus, she keeps the whole design process so organized by creating a timeline she really sticks to. As for the final product, every little detail on the invites was perfection and of the highest quality. The paper and the letterpress was out-of-this-world gorgeous! To say that our invitations were perfect is an understatement!

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Melissa & Jared’s Dream Team

Invitations: Ceci New York
Dress: Vera Wang
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Hair: Mar from Team Hair and Makeup
Makeup: Team Hair and Makeup
Bridesmaid Dresses: Vera Wang
Venue: The London West Hollywood
Music: Elite British DJ
Photographer: Jose Villa Photography
Florist: Brown Paper Design
Planner: The Best Wedding For You
Cake & Dessert Table: Sweet and Saucy Shop

27 06, 2012

Featured on the cover of rue magazine!

By Teamhairandmakeup|2012-06-27T15:51:28-06:00June 27th, 2012|Featured|

25 06, 2012

Featured on the Cover of Style Me Pretty Magazine!

By Teamhairandmakeup|2012-06-25T15:51:42-06:00June 25th, 2012|Featured|

For weeks and weeks, we have been busy little bees. Behind the scenes piecing together what we think will be the most beautiful digital magazine you’ve ever seen. With ideas so approachable, so chic, so butterfly inducing you’ll have to remind yourself to put the magazine down and start trying them for yourself. It’s our first ever Fashion & Beauty e-mag with pages upon pages of the most inspired ideas ever. Like really ever.

Aside from having 10 of the most beautiful weddings a style savvy girl could ever want that capture the Style Me Pretty bride to a T, we also have a Beauty School feature with styling by Mar Romero and photography by Jose Villa. We have 5 fabulous (and crazy easy) DIY projects that look and feel like the real ($$) deal. We have oh, SIX style guides crafted by your favorite bloggers on the planet and so so so much more. You might even get to see yours truly all dolled up in a wedding dress.

25 06, 2012

Beauty Shoot Featured on Style Me Pretty!

By Teamhairandmakeup|2012-06-25T15:34:05-06:00June 25th, 2012|Featured|

A day at Style Me Pretty is always a good one, full of beautiful imagery and heart melting wedding moments. But some days are beyond our wildest dreams good. The kind of days where we get to share our newest magazine project packed to the gills with drool-worthy fashion and top it off with a really awesome GIVEAWAY (Just wait until you see what we have up our pretty sleeve). Ok, ok, we’ll give you a sneak peek.

This is just such a day and it is all about ournewest e-mag installment which is not only boasting a whole lot of real wedding goodness and DIY projects galore but also includes a photo shoot collaboration from some of our favorites in the biz; Jose Villa who knows the way to our image loving hearts and Mar Romero + Janeena Balerria of TEAM Hair and Makeup, the make-up artists with the golden touch. Together they’ve crafted a tale of beautiful fashion met with the perfect beauty how to all packed into the pages of the Bridal Fashion & Beauty E-Magazine.

Photography By / Jose Villa Photography
Makeup And Styling By / TEAM Hair And Makeup

Photography By / Jose Villa Photography

Photography By / Jose Villa Photography
Makeup And Styling By / TEAM Hair And Makeup

Has there ever been a prettier combination of gorgeous frocks, perfectly coifed hair and the prettiest of makeup? We think not. This is but a snippet of the beauty to be found in the full e-mag spread. Grab that afternoon coffee or maybe a bit of bubbly and get cozy with our newest installment.

And now for the giveaway….drumroll please. We are gifting a pair of the loveliest Cyprus Coast earrings from BHLDN (valued at $165) from this very shoot to one lucky reader.

To Enter:

– leave a comment below with your favorite bridal look from the e-magazine. Example: I’m a Feather me Fabulous Bride through and through or maybe Gatsby-Inspired Glamour has my heart

-a winner will be picked at random and announced on Friday, June 29. Retail Value is $165. Good luck and the happiest of e-mag perusing to you!

Photography: Jose Villa / Hair, Makeup and Wardrobe: Mar Romero and Janeena Balerria of TEAM Hair and Makeup / Look One: BHLDN Aiguille Gown, Shoes: Christian Louboutin, Bracelet: BHLDN Seafoam Bracelet / Look 2: Monique Lhuillier Waltz Gown, Earrings: BHLDN Cyprus Coast Earrings / Look 3: Monique Lhuillier Candy Gown, Earrings: BHLDN Trussed Twinkles Earrings

20 06, 2012

Real Jewish Wedding Featured on The Wedding Yentas

By Teamhairandmakeup|2012-06-20T09:53:40-06:00June 20th, 2012|Featured|

So excited to be featured on the Jewish weddings blog, The Wedding Yentas!

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Rachel and David were married on August 6, 2011 at her family’s Santa Barbara estate. Their wedding was elegant, chic, and true to the bride and groom’s modern yet classic style. David wore a slim-fitting charcoal gray suit with black converse and a skinny black tie, and Rachel wore a strapless sweetheart dress that featured pewter-colored crystal beading detailing on bodice, a metallic pewter belt and a modern, tattered A-line skirt. The entire outdoor estate was utilized for the affair. The ceremony took place in a courtyard, cocktails and hor d’erves were enjoyed around the pool area in the back, and dinner was served along the long, green front lawn. Banquet tables lined the lawn with splashes of merlot and burgundy flowers atop, popping against the tranquil backdrop of the Santa Barbara landscape. Modern lanterns suspended from the huge chandelier tree hung over the dance floor as overhead string bulbs lit the blue evening sky. It was a great time with close friends, excellent food and wine, awesome music, and most of all, a bride and groom madly in love with one another.

Mazel tov, Rachel and David!

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Photographer: Frame 36 Photography
Caterer: New West Catering
Event Planner: La Fleur Weddings & Events
Floral Designer: Camilla Couture Floral
Musicians: Ybarra Music
DJ: 11H Entertainment
Lighting: Ambient Event Design
Linens and Coverings: LaTavola Linens
Equipment Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Makeup Artist: TEAM Hair and Makeup
Rabbi and Ketubah: Rabbi Barry Tuchman, Weddings With Spirit

This wedding was made possible by a partnership with Two Bright Lights.

19 06, 2012

Featured in Lucky Magazine!

By Teamhairandmakeup|2012-06-19T15:10:13-06:00June 19th, 2012|Featured|

Lucky Magazine

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Lucky Right Now

What you need to know this instant.

Exclusive: Style Me Pretty Shares Bridal Beauty Tips

11:30 AM, June 15 2012

By Alison Syrett

Now that wedding season has started, one of our favorite bridal inspiration blogs, Style Me Pretty, is about to release a new edition of its digital magazine. The issue doesn’t go live until next Monday, June 18, but we got an exclusive sneak peek with this pretty snapshot and accompanying beauty tutorial. Here’s how to recreate the look for yourself:

1. Get smoldering, smoky eyes with Nars creme shadow in Lido or Lil Marlene. Apply all over the lid, up to the crease of the eye. Generously add Night Clubbing by Nars to the lid. Take a blending shadow blush such as Nars Shader Brush #3 and only smudge around the outside of the darkest color, blending the outline of the lid into the crease. Line your upper and lower water line (that’s the inside of the eye) with Waterproof Aqua Black gel liner by Make Up Forever. Finish it with thick fake lashes and a layer of your favorite mascara.

2. Soft cheeks are a must! Apply a pale peach blush such as Douceur by Nars, giving just a spot of color the the outside of the cheekbone. Add MAC Matte Bronzer to the hollow part of the cheek for a more defined look.

3. Lips should be nude! Try Giorgio Armani’s Plums or Beige lipstick and apply a soft, shimmery gloss like Sugar from Bobbi Brown.

Hair, makeup and wardrobe by Mar R. and Janeena Balerria for Team Hair & Makeup

Photo via Jose Villa Photography

15 05, 2012

Sunstone Villa Photoshoot Featured on Style Me Pretty

By Teamhairandmakeup|2012-05-15T11:57:17-06:00May 15th, 2012|Featured|

Santa Ynez Wedding Photo Shoot by Mark Brooke Photography + Rani Hoover Inspired Weddings & Events

May 15th. 2012 by A. Blaire | Filed Under | 11 comments

What do you get when you combine a team of talents, the gorgeous Sunstone Winery in Santa Ynez and some seriously beautiful inspiration? Apparently you get layer upon layer of photo shoot perfection. Pick your jaw off the floor perfection. Pin every picture perfection. Every romantic detail of this Italian villa meets California sunshine shoot was carefully curated by Rani Hoover Inspired Weddings & Events and beautifully captured by Mark Brooke Photography – giving us so much pretty we could swoon all the live long day. And trust me, with a work of art cake by Sweet & Saucy Shop, serious styling TEAM Hair & Makeup and SO much more – there is a LOT to swoon over. See it all here!

Photography By / Mark Brooke Photography
Event Planning + Styling By / Rani Hoover Inspired Weddings & Events

Photography By / Mark Brooke Photography
Invitations By / Prairie Rose Press

Photography By / Mark Brooke Photography
Event Planning + Styling By / Rani Hoover Inspired Weddings & Events

Click here for the FULL wedding!

From Rani Hoover of Rani Hoover Inspired Weddings & Events… I am so pleased to share my inspiration for the villa shoot at The Sunstone Winery. I came across this amazing property while scouting for venues with a couple from LA and fell instantly in love. The property is a “green” property with in-floor heating, made from over than 80% reclaimed materials that were shipped over from France and designed and built by the parents of the current owner. Nestled in the Sunstone Vineyard, which is an organic estate vineyard, and sitting atop a bluff overlooking the river valley in Santa Ynez, I couldn’t wait to plan a shoot using every inch of the property. This shoot became very special to many of the vendors contributing as we learned the history of the property, styled the shoot with amazing vintage heirloom pieces and planned every detail from the heart.

The inspiration: A two-story Italian Villa sits atop a hill surrounded by vineyards and olive trees with views to die for and all of the charm of a privately-owned estate. The couple elopes to their family estate and invites their closest family and friends to enjoy a glass of welcome sparkling wine with floating hibiscus and follow the ribboned flags to the wishing wall. Once there, the guests are asked to write a wish for the bride and groom and lace it in the wishing wall before joining them for an intimate and lavish dinner in front of the villa. After dinner, guests witness a sunset ceremony overlooking the valley under a standing oak tree lit by a field of lanterns. Post-ceremony fireside port, cigars, cake and truffles are waiting before they depart in classic style.

The details, design and style all reflect the feel of a couple who have pulled the most cherished items from their family home to create a lavish tablescape full of love and personal touches — a truly intimate ceremony full of lanterns, and candlelight and dessert by the fire, surrounded by loved ones. If the love is in the details, the beautiful sky-blue La Tavola linen feels like the bride pulled down a 14 foot drapery to dress the table, the hand painted place cards cling to the bone china Herand bowls and top the jars of freshly-jarred olives from the orchard. Even the scallop on the label mirrors the front door wood carving. The bride’s heirloom pieces of jewelry are her family’s treasured pieces made to feel as grand as the backdrop of the villa. I have also drawn inspiration for this shoot from a personal hand woven rug I’ve always loved and used it to anchor a 13-foot table lined with daylight candles. The flames of silk ribbon with touches of leather, wood, vintage furs, antique Christofle silver, heirloom Herend bone china (loaned from a friend) and to-die-for vintage Chanel and Vrba jewels. I love the elements of fire and air so these are present throughout, along with an air of mystery and surprise touches intended to inspire such as the welcome table and the wishing wall. Toss in beautiful classical guitar wafting through the villa and cap off the evening off with a vintage 1941 Cadillac appointed with silk ribbons and a floral medallion. Perfection!

Photography: Mark Brooke Photography / Venue, Wine Magnum, Table Wines & Port + Select Furnishings: Sunstone Winery in Santa Ynez, California / Planning, Styling, Rug, Chargers + Two Cranes Purse: Rani Hoover of Rani Hoover Inspired Weddings & Events / Floral Design + Accessories: NLC Productions / Table Drape, Napkins + Ceremony Pillows: La Tavola / Benches, Tablescape Accessories, Sofa + Tables: Archive Vintage Rentals / Arch, French Antique Table + Three-Tier Display: J.Woeste / Christofle Items, Vrba + Chanel Jewelry, Toasting Flutes, Cake Serving Set + Compact: Coast 2 Coast Collection / Wedding Invitations + Letterpress Signage: Prairie Rose Press / Lighting: LBPS Lighting / Custom Dark Chocolate + Salted Caramel Truffles: Jessica Foster Confections / Wedding Cake: Sweet & Saucy Shop / Guest Rooms: Hotel Corque / Guitarist: Chris Fossek of JSH Music Productions / 1941 Cadillac: Classic Motoring Car Rentals / Wedding Dress: La Soie Bridal / Hair + Makeup: TEAM Hair & Makeup / Female Model: Elly Brown (floatingsinger@yahoo.com) / Male Model: Rocky Fain (rockyfain@yahoo.com)