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Melissa and Bryan
Mar. 12, 2010
Melissa and Bryan November 14th, 2009Truth is, I could not wait to blog about this wedding. The photos came out absolutely amazing and Melissa just shines in every one of them!
So, you can see how I start, with a face chart of what we did at the trial run, and some notes so that I am able to re-create the look on the day of. Though, it never fails, the makeup always comes out better on the wedding day. There is something about the pressure and the setting, and the fact that we have done it before! And the second time around, we know what works and what doesn't. But for Melissa, everything worked just perfectly.
Emily's Must Have Makeup Items
Feb. 21, 2010
Emily's Makeup Must Haves
Ok, onto makeup. This is the fun part. I love when people
email or write me a thank you note explaining just how long their makeup wore
for their wedding. I always explain that the idea is for the products to be
applied in soft layers, so it doesn’t look or feel like a ton of makeup.
Primers and eye shadow base are two very important products. If it weren’t for
these items, I wouldn’t expect the colors to come up true, or last throughout
the day.
For oily skin, I love using MAC Matte in the t-zone to matte out any shine.
And just ask
any Makeup Artist the importance of primer. I prefer Smashbox Hybrid
2 in 1 Primer.
And finally eyeshadow base…
I love Chanel’s Professional Eye Shadow Base in Bright...read more...
Skin Care Regimen for Combo Skin
Feb. 21, 2010
Skin Care Regimen
People are always asking me about my favorite products; and
if I stick with one line of makeup and skincare, and my answer is no. There are
so many great products out there, but how do you know which ones to choose?
From my many years of experience in trying different
products for both skin and makeup, I have come up with what I believe to be a
very good basic skin-care regime for combination skin. And the next blog posting will be a must have makeup list.
The most important thing to remember when taking care of your skin is to be consistent.
Keeping your skin clean is just as important as applying sunscreen. This means
you must remove your makeup every night no matter how tired (or drunk)
you are—no exceptions!
You may notice that most of the skin care products are
“affordable” items, while some are “splurge” items. I figure that if I save
money of a few things, that will allow me to not feel as bad when I purchase a
few of my splurges. And note-ably these are items that I feel are worth it.
Remove all traces of eye makeup with Chanel Eye Makeup
Remover by using a small amount on a
cotton square or round; swipe down for best results.
Cleanse am/pm with Cetaphil cleanser. It is important to keep your skin clean while
maintaining your PH balance. Use a pea-sized drop on a washcloth and remove all
of your makeup from the day...read more...
Before and After Photos of the Studio
Feb. 19, 2010
Before and After Photos of The Studio
Somehow I just knew when I saw this place, that it was meant to be. Don't ask me how, I just knew. When I called Kamila to tell her about the place, I was literally shaking because I was so excited.
Here is the outside entrance to the studio. This may have been what got me-- so sweet. This building is a carriage house dating back to the mid 1800's. This actual part of the building used to be a horse stable. Is it a coinsidence that my 2 year old loves horses? I think not.
 It really just needed some TLC, AND paint, AND new flooring, AND new ceiling tiles, AND new curtains and curtain rods, AND new lighting, AND new custom built ins, more paint, AND new fixtures, AND new light switches, AND new locks and door handles, AND new custom cushion covers, and did I mention paint?! Have a look-see for yourselves. I warn you, the before pictures are not for the faint of heart. Pure ugly...read more...
Starlet style engagement shoot
Feb. 10, 2010
Starlet Style Engagement Shoots
This Winter Kamila started something new at the studio-- Starlet Style Engagement Shoots. We had two beautiful couples who joined us for an afternoon of hair, makeup and styling; even the men had fun!! And I must admit, it was nice to have a little testosterone in the place. So, let it be known... we don't scare boys away!
Thank you to Sylena and Albie, and Wendy and Dominick for being such great models! Best Wishes on your wedding days and I know that you all will have great lives together.
Sylena & Albie
Wendy & Dominick
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Sarah & Chris
Feb. 09, 2010
SARAH & CHRIS
August 1st, 2009
Here at Cheekadee we get all sorts of inquiries about our services. But this one blew my mind. When I read the address, I realized that this girl lives on my street! I am the last house on the block, and she is the first-- what are the chances?!
I first met with Sarah and her Mother when I did her makeup for her
engagement shoot. She brought me a photo of Lauren Conrad and asked if
I could replicate her look. Usually when clients bring me photos of
celebrities, they look nothing like them, but Sarah really looks like
Lauren! So, my job was easy. Look how pretty she is!....read more...
Wedding Wire Bride's Choice Award 2010
Jan. 25, 2010
Philadelphia PA - WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced Cheekadee Makeup Artists has been selected to receive the WeddingWire 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for Makeup Artisit
The annual Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds.
Cheekadee is among the top five percent of all vendors in the WeddingWire community, which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada. Awards were given to winners across 19 different service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers. read more...
Project Wedding Perfect Rating
Jan. 16, 2010
Jocelyn & Peter
Dec. 30, 2009
Jocelyn & Peter
October 17th, 2009
Jocelyn contacted me back in the summer to see if I could give her a makeup lesson, so that she could recreate the look herself for her wedding in Harrisburg. She was so pleased with the look that… flash forward to October and I was now doing makeup for Jocelyn in Harrisburg!...read more...
Kate
Dec. 28, 2009
KATE
Before Kamila even finished describing the ideas for this unique photo shoot, I was like… "COUNT ME IN!"
Honestly, the studio was the ideal place for a shoot like this. With the exposed brick wall, the white sparkly shag rug, the feminine lavender walls and the cool gray floors-- Kate looked and played every bit the part of super model. With the heat cranked up inside, you could hardly tell that there was freezing rain outside. Oh, except for the part with the motorcycle?
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Shante & Jason Wedding
Dec. 10, 2009
SHANTE & JASON November 7th, 2009
So, we just finished our most successful wedding season ever… 70 weddings between Tricia and I. That was the easy part, now blogging about them all will take some time.
We had the pleasure to work with so many amazing women this year. But I thought that I would start with a note from Shante. In her own words, she describes just how happy she was with our services and skills and to me, that is what it is all about! Thank you sweet Shante!!
Hey Emily! I wanted to take the time to thank you for doing my makeup and my bridesmaids makeup as well. You did an absolutely awesome job and I've never felt so beautiful as I did on my wedding day! For a bride that is extremely important. I'm my opinion a bride can have on the most gorgeous dress but it is the hair and makeup that bring it out. I can honestly say I've never felt more glamorous and you helped to do that. You gave me the exact vision I was going for. Can I also just say that I am truly impressed that you were able to work with all the different skin tones and skin types that made up my bridal party. My bridesmaids felt so beautiful and looked stunning and would like to thank you too! I am so going to pass you along as a recommendation! I truly cannot express to you how grateful I am but once again THANK YOU! If you would like to take a look at some of the pics you can go to www.seanmarshalllinblog.com and scroll down to Shante and Jason. Please feel free to use any of the pics if you would like to. -Shante
Shiri & Orin
Oct. 22, 2009
SHIRI & ORIN
May 24th, 2009
Since it has been peak season pretty much since this date, I figured that now is as good a time as any to do a posting on this beautiful couple. Their photographer Aaron Almendral was so awesome in getting me these knockout photos-- my apologies to him for not getting them up here sooner!!   I love the different shades of reds in the girls dresses. read more...
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