I think Austin Powers is my alter ego … 💫 If you like to laugh & have a good time while getting hair/ makeup / spray tans done you’ve found your future bestie ❤️ 🌟 When you start seeing your inbox full of brides or clients reaching out saying how much they love your work & value your worth you know your vibe attracts your tribe. I will still get those emails that I can instantly tell that our vibe might not align & I personally want to work with people who value the time and effort that goes into being a hair/ makeup artist in the bridal industry. And not someone who is searching for discounts or ways to cut corners. It’s okay to be selective and wait for the right people to come along. I know that it can be a lot planning a wedding. I want your time with me to be fun and relaxing. You can trust me because you are my walking canvas and when you leave my chair I want you to be obsessed with yourself & feeling extra confident. And I will make sure we have some laughs and maybe a good cry, if you need that too. COVER PHOTO: @kir2ben PLANNING: @marriageandmimosas #vahairstylist #leesburgva #leesburg #hairstylist #makeupartist #bridalhair #bridalmakeupartist

Thank you to all my amazing brides this past year & all the years prior. You make heart happy & I love all of you. 💫 To my teams of ladies who support me on busy wedding days & all the other professional vendors I get to team up with on wedding days. Your work inspires me and the community we have built is everything to me. 💫 To those who referred me to new clients, who have left reviews and continue to support me. Or just follow me on these little squares and love my work. I appreciate you & your loyalty to me and my small business is what makes all this worthwhile 🥰 💫 Hope everyone has the best holiday season & to my wedding vendor friends I hope you get some time to relax. Share a memory of us together in the comments below 👇

Forever young …. True story: One of my Gen Z friends humbled me real quick when she told me that I had ‘Lore’ and I immediately had to google what it meant. Thanks for keeping me young @sarahelizabond @thebronzecollective_ Cover Photo: @kir2ben Planning: @marriageandmimosas Spraytan & HMU on my bride @nacree @riggshotel @hairandmakeupbymegsmon

Get the spray tan …. It’s the 🍒 on top of the hair and makeup 💄 If you book me for your wedding this is something I love to offer to my brides. If it’s something you have never tried before I assure you are in good hands. I do insist on brides/grooms trying the spray tan out prior to the wedding date or any big event (at least a month before the date.) 💫 Think of trying it out before any fun events you have prior to your big day! Things to avoid before and after your spray tan: - using retinol - Dove soap or any heavy sulfate/ paraben soaps - Avoid mineral oil/ coconut oil - Showering RIGHT before your spray tan

My walking canvas 🎨 For me to stay on site for my brides is something I really love because when you get to see all your work come together- it’s such a beautiful thing 🥹 I’ll make sure you are feeling touched up, relaxed and feeling your best. I’ll run and fetch your bouquet or I will wrangle little 2 year old flower girls so they can smile for the photo and so everyone is enjoying the moment. Literally your ultimate hype girl and best friend 👯‍♂️ These moments are special to me and I love seeing the whole wedding come together 🕊️ Brides: when booking your artist see if they offer bridal touch ups. It is an additional cost but worth it! 💫 Any brides that I have stayed on site for - share a little something below that you appreciated about adding this service on 🥰 Hair, Makeup and Spraytan for bride by MOI @thebronzecollective_ Venue: @rustmanorhouse Photographer: @karismariephotography Flowers: @annikarowson

GOOD VIBES ONLY ♥️ Love when the energy is high and everything moves along perfectly throughout the whole morning. Be sure to pick your hair and makeup team wisely because we are usually the first vendors you see on your wedding morning and you only want the positive vibrations on your special day 😎 Shoutout to my team of ladies who helped make this entire group amazing! I could not have done it without you @makeupandskincarebykayla @makeupbytaleen_ @daniellemarie7 Hair, Makeup and Spraytan for bride by MOI @thebronzecollective_ Venue: @rustmanorhouse

BEST. DAY. EVER 🪩 To do what I love for the people I love is something I really truly cherish. I love all of my brides especially when we have shared memories together. Being able to stand by them during such a big moment makes what I do even more special. Then getting to witness the whole amazing evening unfold. It’s the best feeling ever 🥰 Shoutout to my team of ladies who helped make this entire group amazing! I could not have done it without you @starlingbridalcollective @makeupandskincarebykayla @makeupbytaleen_ Spraytan for bride/ bridesmaids: by MOI 🙋‍♀️ Photography: @kir2ben Design & Planning: @marriageandmimosas Florals: @beeinspiredevents

But really though … I had to do it and in case you don’t know asking the bride a million and one questions or just bombarding her while she’s in the makeup chair can feel very overwhelming. Not just to the bride but for the artist too. I’m all about keeping the vibes calm and happy and if anyone disturbs that I’m gonna tell ya to SCRAM. In a nice way of course 😉 Shoutout to my favorite girlies for making this video with me @nacree @veronicaraefei - now we know how hard it is to be content creators 😂 COVER PHOTO: @kir2ben Design & Planning: @marriageandmimosas Florals: @beeinspiredevents

natural makeup but with a twist … This isn’t going to be your everyday natural look. Think an elevated version of yourself and a little more than you might used to if you’re a chapstick and mascara kind of girl. But I will always want you to feel comfortable in whatever it is we are using on your skin. 💫 Things to consider trying if you are getting married and haven’t tried before: lashes, full coverage foundation ( a light amount), a lip color you feel confident rocking Photo: @audrawrisleyphoto Planning: @kimnewtonweddings