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Happy Newlyweds

This blog post is late in posting.  It is not for lack of excitement, but lack of time and technology is not kind to me every time I try to combine travel and blog updating.  I wanted to give this lovely bride's photos special attention, since the talented His & Hers Foto so generously shared them with me!  I hope you enjoy reviewing this fabulous wedding as much as I did!

My most recent bridal client, Ashley, was a very detailed planner.  She wanted to book engagement portrait and wedding makeup before I usually begin committing to clients, but I am so glad I met her and came to around to meeting her terms!

I was honored to work with such a precious mother & daughter

I must say, the suite at Moody Gardens was one of the the best suites to host a bridal party I have had the opportunity to work in.  It was generously spacious and had lots of natural light.

Ashley has a natural glow and love for life - especially life with her furry, and feathered, friends.  You must see her unique feathered friend that made a grand entrance!  

Penguins are not normally allowed to participate at weddings at Moody Gardens.  

This was a rare event.

While I did not get to stay to enjoy the wedding festivities, I am so glad I was able to see how this lovely bride looked on her most memorable day and her meticulous wedding planning turned out!

This wedding took place in November.
Moody Gardens was fully decorated for Christmas and it was lovely!

Grooms deserve some of the spotlight too!

That staircase!

That sunset!!!

Enjoy the rest of the wedding day photos captured, and generously shared by His & Hers Foto below.  Scroll to the end for a complete list of wedding vendors! I love seeing the events as they unfolded that day AND how my cilents' makeup did throughout the night.

Ceremony time! Wedding Heart Cereomonies Officient, Janice

The dress had pockets!!! Modern Affinity gown

It's all in the details! Cakes by Julia sculptures pets too!

Black and white photos are always a treat!

What a great idea instant memory photo book! DJS Entertainment

Oscar is in the top photo and Kristi is showing off an image to a guest.
This dynamic duo of photographers love what they do!

Cake time!

This wedding party appeared to have danced the night away!

I was so honored to be a part of this this wedding! 

Ashley's vendor team:

Photography - His & Hers Foto

Venue - Moody Gardens Hotel

Dress - Modern Affinity

Makeup - Makeup by KeriAnn

DJ, Mirror booth, uplighting - DJS Entertainment

Cake - Cakes by Jula

Officiant - Wedding Heart Ceremonies (Janice)

Catering - Moody Gardens

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Women Are Fabulous Over 40!

 In January of this year I started working with the talented Hallie Keller of Hallie Keller Photography, doing makeup for her gorgeous clients.

Not only is makeup included in these fun photo sessions, but you can pick out some amazing gowns from Kary King Boutique!

Women over 40 are more confident in their own skin.  They are usually in the process of learning what life is like living with an empty nest.  They are enjoying getting to know their children as adults and they may be trying new things are accelerating their careers.  Documenting these years in a photo session to make you feel glamorous and fashionable is a gift to yourself, and/or your closest loved one(s)!

This session was so much fun and the fascinator added high fashion glam!

Enjoy these photos shared with me by Hallie Keller.  Makeup of course, is by yours truly, Makeup by Keri Ann!

This white dress was stunning!
Photo Courtesy of Hallie Keller Photography

Naturally Beautiful Over 40!
Photo courtesy of Hallie Keller Photography

This dress was so much fun and provided by Kary King Boutique
Photo by Hallie Keller Photography

Strike a Pose!  Being over 40 has never looked so good!
Photo courtesy of Hallie Keller Photography

This is one of my favorites showing off Makeup by Keri Ann's Makeup!
Photo courtesy of Hallie Keller Photography

Every woman should feel glamorous!  I love giving clients a celebrity makeup experience!
Photo courtesy of Hallie Keller Photography
Dress and Fascinator provided by Kary King

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My Thoughts on Makeup Tutorials

Makeup Tutorials.  

They are mesmerizing and they are viral.  

Tweens, Teens, and people of all ages create them.

Why have I always avoided them?  

I know, from my many years of experience, that everyone has unique features and unique needs.  Skin tone, textures, and types will change how makeup is applied and how it stays on.

That is why I have always tried to offer tips and advice without doing tutorials. 

My IG feed is filled with makeup tutorials, and lately, I see the same MLM/Direct sellers pushing their makeup/contouring pallets in most of the same ways.  It bothers me for many reasons.  

Number one, as a former MLM/Direct Seller, I know that the sale of these pallets is not the goal of the women marketing these pallets.  They want to meet 10 women who will recruit 10 more women to set up online stores, who will in turn, bring in 10 more women to sell and pitch these product.  Volume is key, as in any business, but they make the most money on the individuals, not the products.

Number two, they often provide false senses of perception.  The video that I watched this weekend really made me mad.  I saw a very attractive brunette with large, round, deep set and prominent eyes.  She claimed this makeup tutorial was for women with hooded eyes.  She proceeded to use all of her colors and swipe  her shadow on her lid.  Women with hooded eyes have to create an actual crease and lid, but anyone with hooded eyes, following her advice, will end up disappointed and frustrated.  Eye shadow application on a hooded eye will not appear the same as it does on a person with such a large and prominent eye lid.

In my attempt to be authentic, I have avoided tutorials.  I know the best way to serve and teach someone is to face them, talk to them and visually see their features to advise placement and help techniques.  This is the advantage to a private makeup lesson or a makeup application.

Here is my short IG rant on the topic:

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Enter to Win My Summer Makeup Give Away!

 

CONTEST IS CLOSED!

To continue the 10 months of celebrations of achieving 10 years in business as a free-lance artist, I have been gifting some of my favorite products and sample size gifts!

The winner of this gift away will receive a large cosmetic carrier to carry your favorite products to the beach, or wherever your summer travels take you AND:  a travel size eye pallet, an eye cream and mascara travel set, a travel size Bronzer, and 2 travel size cleansers for normal to oily skin, a travel size clarifying lotion and a travel size spa moisturizer to keep your skin looking great before and after your makeup application!  Retail value of everything is approximately $80.

This contest is not sponsored or affiliated with any of the gifts I am giving.  All of the gift products have been purchased by me, or they have been given to me with the purchase of other cosmetic products.  All products are brand new and have not been tested on anyone.  This contest is not affiliated with google, blogger, or any social media contests.

To enter, you need to be 18 years old and have a residential address within the continental United States so I can ship your gift to you.  Unfortunately, I am unable to ship products outside of the continental U.S.

You MUST do all 3 things to be eligible:

1) Simply register to be a Makeup by Keri Ann Insider by filling out your details here.

2) Follow Makeup by Keri Ann by clicking here.

3) Tell me what your favorite summer makeup product is by leaving a comment on this blog post below.

Contest runs from Thursday, May 26, 20022 - Wednesday, June 1, 2022 11:59pm

Good luck!  Thank you for celebrating this milestone with me!  I hope you win some summer essentials!

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Hydrating Skin Care Solutions Women over 40

 

I might have finally found skin care solutions for my super dry skin. 

I have Hashimotos, I fly frequently and my over 40 hormones are all contributing factors that cause me to battle dry skin on the daily.

What is the new routine that has worked for me?

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SkinCeuticals Product Review

 

I see Skinceuticals sold in dermatologist offices, in high end spas and recommended by lots of women in beauty facebook groups I follow.

Is the product name worth the hype?

I invested in a complete line of these products and gave them several months to work their skin care magic.

Were the products worth it?

Check out my latest product review here!

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YES! Top Houston MUA!

 

YES! Last year is over!
YES! This year has new adventures!
YES! I love doing makeup for engagement portraits!
YES! I love doing makeup for weddings!
YES! I love teaching makeup lessons!
YES! I love entertaining women's groups with advice!
YES! I love doing makeup for proms!
YES! I love doing makeup for photography sessions!

YES! I love doing makeup for birthdays and celebrations!
YES! I love doing makeup for styled shoots!
YES! I love sharing makeup tips!

YES! I love celebrating 10 years as a freelance makeup artist!
YES! I love being named one of Houston's Top Makeup Artists!

What will you say "Yes!" to this year?

How may I help you makeup?

I am always ready to say "Yes!"

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Real Bridal Client Portraits at The Oak Atelier

Meet Allison.  Allison is a beautiful fall bride who reached out to me to do her bridal portrait makeup because her makeup artist was on maternity leave.  

I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Allison, and her mom, and while I am sad that I was not able to participate in her wedding day, these gorgeous bridal portraits shared  with me by Rachel Lynn Photography taken at The Oak Atelier in Conroe are so dreamy, I had to share them with you!

Allison wanted a dramatic eye look and when I discovered she was not afraid to wear lip color, I created a custom cranberry hue, just for her!  I love how it plays off of her red florals, don't you?

I know some brides skip the bridal portraits, but you can tell from the photos, Allison 

enjoyed seeing herself in her dress and trying it out for a test run before the big day!

Look at Allison's gorgeous full length veil!

All of Allison's outdoor bridal portraits remind me of a fairytale.  

There is definitely something magical about golden hour photography!

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The Springs in Katy Real Wedding

Meet Michelle.  She was my July 2021 bride and her wedding at The Springs Weddings and Events Venue in Katy, TX.  I can't tell you how precious this bride is.  Her heart loves Jesus and it showed throughout the entire wedding day!  Her selection of the bridal party, down to every small detail had such sweet and personal meaning and I know the team at NXT LVL Weddings & Events made those details shine!

All of the images here were taken, and graciously shared, by the talented Jenny Schwartz Photography.

Scroll through these lovely images and then check out the amazing dream team of vendors, which are all listed below!

The flowers by Freedom Floral are exquisite and that cake by Bavarian Cakery is too pretty to slice!

The joy in Michelle's face brightens up the photos, doesn't it?  

I (Makeup by Keri Ann) was honored and blessed to be the one to make her natural beauty shine with a very classic bridal makeup look! Michelle's hair was created by Arlene at Color Salon.

These wedding vendors were not featured in these photos, but they made Michelle's wedding day too:

Chef Jeff's Table (Caterer/Cake Cutting)

JK Productions (DJ)

Your Resource Rental (Linens & Decor)

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Makeup Monday: Safe & Travel Friendly Skin Care

How do you apply your moisturizers that come in jars?

Do you dip your fingers directly into your skin care jars? 

Do you use an applicator to apply them?

Do you need some new travel container ideas?

Check out my video here!

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Are First Look Photos Worth The Time on Wedding Day?

When I ask brides if they will be taking first look photos, many say they are undecided.  

Seeing first look photos are some of my favorite photos that brides and photographers share.

The His and Hers Foto team captured these great first look photos of one of my brides last year. Having 2 photographers capture the moment is really special!

If you are on the fence when deciding if you want to see your future spouse before the ceremony nuptials, maybe this little documentary will inspire you!

Real Galveston Wedding First Look Photos Captured by His & Hers Foto

Don't you just love the anticipation and pure joy in these photos?!?! 

Planning an extra hour and a half to two hours before the ceremony will help you capture priceless moments like these before your wedding. Just a few quite moments with your spouse before the whirlwind starts, is extremely special. When planning your wedding day timeline, be sure to plan on having your makeup and hair is done in plenty of time!

Of course, I would be delighted to help you create your special wedding day makeup!

If you enjoyed these photos, you may want to see more of this amazing wedding by clicking here.

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Real Montgomery County Texas Christmas Wedding

 It's almost Christmas and I am reminiscing about this beautiful Christmas wedding that I did back in 2013.  Time sure does fly by, but I will never forget this day or this lovely client!

This Montgomery County venue has since been reverted back to a private family home, but I love the red roses and the bride's, Sophie's, bright red lips!  So many of my makeup clients are afraid of lipstick and few are bold enough to wear bright red, but this bride wears red so well!

The amazing photographers are no longer in the photography biz, but I have to give a shout out to the talented Martha and Brent Shumaker team who made captured these great photos for me.

This Christmas bride rocks her red lipstick

I love seeing photos from client's happy Christmas wedding day!

Lashes and red lipstick - classic makeup for any occasion, but how fabulous with a veil!

I would be honored to serve you, and your bridal party, on your wedding day and I will create a customized makeup look just for you - whether you are a red lipstick wearing bride or a bride who wants very natural wedding day makeup look!

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