DIY Camera-Ready Makeup Tips ~ Bridal Makeup Artist Susmta Patel

Bridal Makeup Artist and Studio Sush Owner Susmta Patel Provides DIY Camera-Ready Makeup Tips

Flowers, check. Dress, check. Photographer, check.
Now all you need is the perfect look for the big day. Always remember that when planning to apply your own bridal makeup, what you see in the mirror may not necessarily be what you get on film. But have no worries, Professional Bridal Makeup Artist Susmta Patel has provided tips that every bride should consider before the big day to achieve a flawless camera-ready look.

Practice Makes Perfect
Take the time to practice putting on your makeup prior to the big day and have a camera handy.  Snap away after completing the look and study the photo critically. Don’t put it to rest after one try— if you are not a professional makeup artist, experiment until you get it right!

Moisturize
The camera tends to capture oily skin. Be sure to moisturize with an oil-free moisturizer.  Let it sink in for a minute and then start applying makeup. Also, do not experiment with a brand new/newly-tested, moisturizer on your skin to avoid any surprises.

Blend and Match
Wearing a beautiful strapless gown? Room lighting may be tricky. Look hard and close, and make sure your neck and chest match your face color. Pat some powder on your chest and neck to even out your tone. Before doing so, insert paper towels securely into your dress and let it cover your neckline to avoid a powdered messy dress! Be sure to blend the foundation around your neck and hairline to avoid apparent multi-colored skin in photos. Steer clear of shimmery bronzers and blush; they do not translate well on camera.

Paint Those Lips
Natural lip color or applying sheer gloss is a no-no for the big day. Color on your lips will bring life to those still photos. Lip gloss should be applied on top of color, not substituted for lipstick.  To make your lip color last, prior to applying lipstick, line and fill in your lips with lip liner.

Touch-Up
Bridesmaids are girl’s best friends and “foundation”, in more ways than one. So pass along a wedding day touch-up kit to your favorite girl. Be sure to include the essentials—lipstick, eyeliner and powder/foundation. Have her keep it throughout the night and remind you to refresh your makeup so your photos look good— from beginning to end!

ABOUT SUSMTA PATEL-www.studiosush.com


Susmta Patel is a multiple threat in the beauty industry as a licensed makeup artist, aesthetician, nail technician, hairstylist and waxing expert. Susmta was born in India and came to the US at the age of 20. This single mother wasted no time in diving head first into her passion for personal aesthetic services. As she says, “nothing makes me happier than the priceless smile of approval. This recognition motivates me to continue my pursuit of excellence.”

As the founder and creative director of “Studio Sush” she has been a personal consultant to more than 900 brides. Susmta has impeccable training having begun her career at the New Jersey Capri Institute in 1996 from which she earned her cosmetology license.  To further hone her skills, she attended the legendary Joe Blasco School of Makeup Artistry in Hollywood, CA and received her diploma in makeup artistry and special effects makeup.  Joe Blasco is credited with creating the most comprehensive series of encyclopedic textbooks for the professional make-up artistry. The series, entitled “The Professional Make-up Artist” featured Susmta in all three volumes.

Susmta has consulted for some of the beauty industries most prestigious brands such as Shiseido, Lancome, Versace, Christian Dior, Dr. Nicholas Perricone, Laura Mercier and Clinique. At the famed Completely Bare Salons in Manhattan and Scarsdale, Susmta was revered by clients for her prowess in full body waxing, permanent hair removal and eyebrow threading. Susmta was also the key makeup artist on the set of the Bollywood Film “Sama” and has judged Miss India worldwide beauty pageants.

Hope you found this helpful and interesting! Thanks to our friends over at KMR Communications for sharing!

*hugs*
Denice


Photo Credit:
Makeup: Google Images
Susmta: KMR
Susmta logo: www.studiosush.com

Fantastic Finds May 12, 2010

Hello Everyone! I hope you are all doing well. If you ever come across a Fantastic Find, please be sure to share it with us so we can include it in our next Fantastic Finds post. Happy Wednesday!

Health:

Check out Super Hot Chica in Training for a great book review: This is Why You're Fat: Review & Book Giveaway #2!  

~ Visit The Healthy Bride for wedding weight loss information.

Beauty:

~ Does self-tanner protect skin from the sun?  Check out what the New Beauty Blog has to say.

~ Win The Ultimate Smoky Eye Kit! Check out  Beauty on a Dime over at the Daily Makeover to enter.

Wedding:

~ What does hip really mean? Holly is full of great information, check out her blog!

~ Ceremony Stage Fright? Check out what the Broke Ass Bride has to say.

~ The Bridal Bud ran a poll on which accessory is best for a bridal do, and the VEIL won! Check out why.

~ More Veil Inspiration form Project Wedding!

~ Spring themed wedding cakes from Pink Cake Box

For the Guys:

~ Actual Toast Given by Actual Best Man: Reader Comment of the Day

~ Father Of The Bride.  Advice from iamstaggered.com.

Happy reading all =)

*hugs*

Denice

Mother’s Day Makeover Giveaway: PHTYO-C Professional Skin-Care Products

What better way to celebrate mom than to give her a facial makeover with a collection of products from leading skin-care company, PHYTO-C. Mom will love you even more when you give her these products that are clinically proven to restore and rejuvenate the skin, reduce wrinkles and improve overall skin health. With a skin care regimen that works to dramatically moisturize, improve, and repair your skin, mom will look and feel years younger! The Intense Line Defense, Velvet Gel, and Serum Twenty offer unparalleled results in the realm of professional skin care, and they are suitable for all skin types.

About PhytoCeuticals, Inc.
PhytoCeuticals, Inc., founded by Dr. Mostafa Omar, is the pioneer of skincare in the United States and the market leader of the antioxidant concept. PhytoCeuticals, Inc., is committed to bring the most advanced and effective skincare formulations to heal and treat skin with natural plants and herbs, and to improve skin health and appearance. PhytoCeuticals Inc., is best known for stabilizing Vitamin C in liquid form. Clinical evidence has shown that precise applications of Vitamin C, known for its anti-oxidizing agents, can help prevent photoaging in skin.

PhytoCeuticals is the world’s leading laboratory, which develops unique and highly efficacious anti-aging skin care products, as well as stabilized soluble liquid creatine. The company continues developing new skincare formulations that are distributed through reputable and reliable cosmeceutical companies worldwide. 

About the PHTYO-C Professional Skin-Care Products:

Intense Line Defense

- Made with green tea and German chamomile extract, this powerful ointment exfoliates dead and rough skin, encourages skin renewal, increases microcirculation, stimulates collagen, and evens skin tone while diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

- Apply only a few drops daily in the evening to moisturize, smooth, and prevent dry skin

Velvet Gel

- This miracle gel is supported by a new clinical study which cites its ability to encourage healing and provide unsurpassed antioxidant protection

- Significantly improves the combination of rebounding cells and collagens, and provides extraordinary nutrition for cell skin repair. This gel regulates skin separation and the renewal process while increasing blood circulation.

Serum Twenty

- Apply once daily to deliver the highest levels of vitamin C to the skin. This powerful antioxidant is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and provide protection against photo-aging.

- With highly developed ingredients such as zinc sulfate, citrus juices, and plant extracts of Bioflavonoids and Phenoxyethanol, this powerful treatment repairs all aspects of the skin from the face to the neck and chest.





Want to win these products valued at $150 for your mom?

Well here is your chance!
Just tell us why your Mom is the best around. That's it, it's that easy! We will choose one lucky reader on May 9. (*Must be a US resident to enter)

*hugs*
Denice

Photo Credit: http://www.phyto-ceutical.com/

Eyebrow Threading...Yup, I'm Addicted!

I recently had lunch with my cousin and her new baby girl.  We met at the beautiful Victoria Gardens Mall and enjoyed a great lunch, accompanied by great conversation.  Yes, the children were with us, so it was not a peaceful, quiet lunch, it was a little more exciting (thank you Cooper). 

After lunch we took a stroll around the Mall.  It is so beautiful there, I recommend checking it out if you have not.  While walking around, we came upon Ziba Beauty. What is Ziba Beauty you say? Well, let me tell you, it is my new FAVORITE place. They do Eyebrow Threading, and other beauty treatments.

I was a little intimidated when I walked in.  I had never heard of Eyebrow Threading, nor had I ever seen it in action.  I was a little...ok, a lot, nervous about of having it done.  My cousin encouraged me to try it, so I caved, but I had her go first.  I watched and I was amazed at how the lady was doing it.  It was WEIRD!

The lady held a string(s) in her mouth and moved around the brow area.  How she did not thread the whole eyebrow off is beyond me! The whole process took less than 5 minutes.  I was up...YIKES! I sat in the chair and the lady went to town on my ungroomed brows (yes, they had been neglected for quit some time).  By the time she was finished (a little more than 5 minutes on me), I was not teary eyed at all.  I thought for sure it would hurt, but I was surprised that it did not. It did feel weird, but not painful.

My brows looked AMAZING!!!  I have had so many people ask me what I have done differently with my make up...I laugh.  There is nothing different, you can just see my eyes now because my brows have been tamed!

I recommend checking out Ziba Beauty.  They are fabulous, and not expensive at all.  My brows were about $11 (plus a small tip).  They also sell skin care product, do make up application, Bridal services and Mehndi tattoo's.  According to the Victoria Gardens web site description:

Ziba Beauty Center

Ziba Beauty is the respected leader in ancient beauty techniques. This includes The Art of Threading, a non-invasive, ancient hair removal technique used primarily for brow shaping with the use of cotton thread, The Art of Mehndi, a traditional art form using natural henna to give the body a temporary tattoo effect and many other beauty secrets.

Ziba Beauty has locations all though out Southern California...Do it, check them out, you will not be sorry.  I'm going back...SOON!  Click here to see some youtube videos to see how they do Eyebrow Threading. Have fun!

Let me know if you try it or have tried it and what your thoughts are. 

*hugs*
Denice

Photo Credits: Ziba Beauty Web Site