Amazing Mask!... Beauty Buzz.. at SCS...

For those who may be in for a new good face mask, check out my post at SCS! I have raved about one in particular Astara Blue Flame Purification Mask, and I know a couple of readers are now using it and rave about it just as much as I do... it's a pure miracle!! Bye bye to bad skin...
Check out my review on Amazing Mask!

Tory Burch's new Logo Sandals..

I know we have barely made it out of winter months, but I am so looking forward to the warmer weather. Where we can wear our feet out, instead of being clogged up in boots. There has been enough cold already!
So, I am more than glad to see Tory Burch's new Logo Sandals approaching us for Spring. How cute are they.
I think I want them in every color.. But I just may settle for one pair. However, I will be very happy.. ;D

Check them out at Bergdorf Goodman!

MAC Cosmetics Redesign

How refreshing is it to see the new redesign of MAC Cosmetics Website!
I love the tutorials, and how interactive it is.. Bye bye, to the bland color swatched they use to have. Not only are there new swatches, but their are product recommendations to go with them..
That's hot!

Check out the new design for yourself!
www.maccosmetics.com

Ohhh LaLicious...

Hello guys, I'm back.. well not quit.. but I'm trying... I have been indulging and having a little 'me time' as I enjoyed all the festivities of the Inaugural.. I hope you had had memorable times as well!... I wanted to share with you my new Beauty Obsession... Ohhh LaLicious

This amazing bath and body line makes you want to indulge! Used by Celebrities, these products make you smell yummy, and even better they are all natural...
Check out my review at SCS! OHHHH LaLicious...

www.LaLicious.com

Inauguration Eve! Ready for Change!

It's in the wee hours in the morning... and I'm getting ready to wash my makeup brushes for tomorrow... I have some clients tomorrow for the Inaugural Balls, but I will be revealing all morning in the Swearing In.. How exciting is this!

I have been swamped over the few days with exciting news, meeting awesome people, and making faces.. I just wanted to touch in for  a few, and let you know I will resume on Wednesday..

I hope everyone is safe, warm, and will be glued to either the TV, or down on the mall witnessing History... 

I have wonderful information to share, when I return..

!Cheers..

Savvy Soirées' Hosts Weddings with Style Bridal Breakfast !

Attention Wedding Industry friends... Lerkia Lee-Tidball at Savvy Soirées Event Management Company, will be hosting Wedding with Style Bridal Breakfast!

**Swag Bag Donations Needed for Savvy Brides & Grooms**

Saturday, March 7, 2009

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sheraton Washington North Hotel

Beltsville, Maryland

Weddings with Style Bridal Breakfast

In an effort to collaborate with our favorite wedding professionals, we are writing to see if you would be interested in donating fabulous goodies to be used as prizes for our ice-breaker raffles, wedding related games and swanky swag bags!

We are expecting approximately 25-30 brides and it is our intention to make sure that we have an intimate setting that will allow our couples to feel as if they are a part of the interactive workshops and discussions. Several of our clients are still seeking to retain wedding professionals for specific services. Therefore, this would be a great opportunity for YOU to present your promotional goodies in our swag bags.

We would love to help promote your business as a philanthropic member of the special events community and hope that you will consider donating 30 items. In addition, we will gratefully recognize your contribution in our marketing material and on our updated wedding website.

About Weddings With Style Breakfast
This unique bridal workshop will feature both instructional and hands-on sessions. Savvy Soirées’ event planners will walk brides and grooms through the planning process by sharing insider tips and revealing pitfalls to avoid. Interactive displays will give them confidence in some of the more challenging tasks, particularly when it comes to design and décor. Couples will finish the day with a clear understanding of the planning formula and full of ideas to take their wedding to the next level.

Attached is the swag bag donation form, and we look forward to hearing from you soon, as the donation deadline is February 15, 2009.

Wishing you a prosperous, healthy and productive 2009!

Please Contact if needed:
Lerkia Lee-Tidball
Special Events & Wedding Consultant
240-595-2850 Facsimile: 1-866-470-1867
http://www.savvy-soirees.com/

Good news from the weekend...

Besides being sick all weekend, I managed to get alot accomplished, even followed with some good news! Saturday started with a great Consultation with a bride, new products (of course), and Inauguration News!

I was so happy to hear I got Media Credentials for Inauguration Day! How exciting is that...
I know it will be a mad house in the city, but for such an historic time, who would not want to be there.
Scheduling will be very hectic for the day considering I have morning makeup appointments, and evening makeup appointments for the Inaugural Balls.

So any who, you know I always have some product updates from the weekend that I have to gush about. Well, the product for the week is MAC Paint Pots..

I am in love with these.. I have a few colors, but love to use them primarily as a base.. They blend on the lid beautifully, and have the best staying power! As some bases and lid primers does not allow, this base allows for great blending once applied.. Some once you put on you can't blend your shadows like needed.... These I love... and if you don't have a few, please go get some!

Winners of 'Design my Wedding.. Wedding Innovators Challenge!"

CONGRATULATIONS!! to Tia Jackson, and LaToya Putman for the winning entry into 'Design My Wedding'! The will both get tickets to the General Show!

For those of you who will be attending, I look forward to seeing you there.. I will definitely be in attendance.

'Design My Wedding'.. Calling all DC/MD/VA Planners and Brides! ..and Giveaway!

You don't want to miss 'Design My Wedding": Wedding Innovator's Challenge!

Decor Challenge Competition*Vendors*Fashion Show*Auction*VIP Reception

Whose Wedding Is It Anyway? featured planner Vicky Johnson will kick off the first leg of a spectacular journey at the Liaison Capitol Hill in her home city of Washington, DC. The “Design My Wedding”: Wedding Innovator’s Challenge is a bridal event that will push the envelope on creativity, philanthropy and showmanship. The event will feature six designer showcases created by teams of the country’s finest special event industry professionals.

These showcases will push the envelope on today’s trends and be voted upon by Washington, DC brides and a panel of Industry Leaders. Informal models will be on hand previewing the season’s newest bridal fashion, musical entertainment as well as food and cake tastings. The blogging brides of DCNearlyweds are the sponsors of our event directory. The wildly savvy bloggettes will be on tap signing copies of the directory and providing their firsthand planning experiences to our visiting brides.

Los Angeles based celebrity wedding and event producer Diann Valentine will be leading the panel of judges, along with Andre Wells of Events by Andre Wells, DC's hottest event producer and Sherry Moeller editor in chief of Capitol File Magazine.

Lastly and most exciting there will be a silent auction to benefit our National charity, Brides Against Breast Cancer. There will be loads of wedding related products and services all up for AUCTION! All bids are starting 50% off of the stated retail value!! And all the proceeds will benefit a fantastic charity. Tickets are on sale NOW only $20 each.

**There will be a ticketed VIP reception happening after the show. Meet and Greet with the Judges and other Industry Who's Who's. Tickets for that are available online as well.

February 21, 2009

The Liason Capitol Hill,

And Affina Hotel

15 New Jersey Ave NW

Washington, DC 10-5pm

**Brides you can register for tickets on the website (www.WeddingInnovators.com)and take off $5 off your ticket by using the promo code, FACEMODE!**

Here is the Giveaway! I am giving away (2) tickets for the General Show! The readers who are Brides or know of a deserving Bride, who responds by email (kelleyepps@gmail.com), guess, and come closest to the the number of Weddings I have done in the past 4 years, will get a ticket to the Wedding Innovators Challenge!(You have 2 picks)

Deadline is: Monday, January 12th, 2009...

Good luck!!!

The American Idol Glow..

I know American Idol is not on the tube at the moment, but I always wondered who made up the Contestants that always had an amazing glow... Well, I found out...and check out my post at SCS!

Beauty Obsession. Me by {me}zhgan Cosmetics

Dc Wedding Makeup Artist | Weddings are in the Air! Makeup Essentials..

Weddings are in the air, and engagements are fresh from the Holidays, and I am sure getting ready for Wedding Season. I'm gearing up all of my essentials for the season, as well as get my schedule in gear..

Speaking of essentials, there are a few products I shared with you before, that I love for Weddings, and I did want to highlight a few more...

One of my favorites for Brides is the Bobbi Brown Gel Liners. They are absolutely wonderful. They are ultra smooth to apply, and has great staying power. Yes, it is enough for the nonstop crying Bride! I have had one... lol
Do you have favorites you like to use on Brides? What are you favorites?... I have more coming!..
Next would be my Ardell Lashes.. Love them! I sometimes double up to give extra glam.. but they never let me down.

For Cheeks I love Nars Blushes. They are very pigmented, but can be sheered out nicely. Some of my favorite colors are Taj Mahal, and Nars Orgasm.




Next would be my Makeup Forever Aqua Lip Liners! I use these as the liner, and blend all the way into the lip. I then would put a light lipgloss or color, just for shine. This has staying power like no other liners!

Picture source: esteelauder.com and bobbibrown.com

I used Nars Orgasm on this Bride... the perfect peach pink, to tone down the pink in her cheeks but still give her naturally flushed glow..

What are you some of your favorite products for Brides? Are there some you can't live without? Share your comments.

Kelley Epps-Woods

FaceMode Spotlight at Armin DeFiesta Blog

Happy New Year everyone!

Yes, the presents are unwrapped, and we have somehow made or have not made our Resolutions, but the new year is here! I don't usually make any resolutions, I just let life lead. I'm just glad to have life, and being able to do what I love... 

As a start to a great new year...I wanted to thank the wonderful photographer Armin at www.armindefiesta.com, for Spotlighting FaceMode Brides on his blog! I know this is going to be an exciting year for FaceMode..

Check out the post here at Armin DeFiesta Blog..

Kelley Epps-Woods

Favorite Beauty Products of 2008! at SCS

As the year comes to an end, I wanted to wish everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

But you know the year would not be complete, without highlighting some of my favorite Beauty Products of the Year! So without further or do over at SCS, are my favorite Beauty Products for 2008!

(I also have some other favorites, that if you just ask I may tell! HA) Need recommendations? Questions? Want to state your Favorites? Please let me know with your comments..Cheers!

Beauty Buzz at SCS! Lash Enhancing Drug...

Uh Oh Ladies we have hope! For those of are who are not as fortunate in the lash department, there is some good news... The FDA has approved a Lash Enhancing Drug called Latisse, that promises to enhance, thicken, lengthen, and darken..! Is it too good to be true ?  

Not sure, If I will be ditching my tube of Dior Show, however, it may just be worth a try...

Check out my post for more information on SCS!  Beauty Buzz. FDA Approves...

Kelley Epps-Woods

Looking into the New Year!

Wow, I just got back from travels, and a tad exhausted, so much for vacation right.. How do you come back exhausted!? Seems like the nights are longer, and the days are shorter all because its vacation. Lol... But that's okay...

Yes, reality hit as I was in for the last few miles in to DC, that I have so much to do! Writing, Posting, Shoots, Clients, etc. 

For the next few days until the New Year, I just want to sit in my gratitude and in thanksgiving, because this year has been really good to me.. Yes, I said this when I left for the Holidays, and I will say it again... It has been a great year, and I am looking forward to so many great things for next year...

Ground has broken for a couple of wonderful things already, and can't wait for it to get here... 

And for all of my '2' Readers...lol.hahahah (kidding)... I appreciate you just stopping by, and sending your thoughts, comments, and wishes here at the Makeup Loft. It means the world..

I wish you everything your heart desires for the New Year...and look forward to all of your exciting news and happenings as well...

I'll officially be back to posting tomorrow... but just wanted to stop in..

!cheers

Kelley D. 

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from Kelley Epps-Woods!

Merry Christmas all! I can't believe its here... 

This Christmas is very special this year. This is my first Christmas being married to my wonderful husband, and the first Christmas in my new Home..

I was a little delayed in decorating my house because it has just been so hectic. Nevertheless, I finally picked up some decorations, and my  hubby comes home with a 8 1/2 foot tree!

I have no idea why he got such a huge tree, but it was perfect for the family room, with about a few inches to spare from the ceiling. (So much for a star! lol)

Here is a picture of the tree, and  too bad he didn't get a pic of the mantle and fireplace, that I hung garland and 3 stockings from!

Just a week ago, I wasn't to in the mood, but after all of the decorating, and wrapped presents, I'm so excited. 

This has been a blessed year, and I can't thank God enough for what he has done. 

For next year I am wishing everyone a wonderful, prosperous year, as well as all the joy your heart can take...!

Have a very Merry Christmas!!!! from Kelley Epps-Woods at Face Mode Studios

Beauty Buzz. Lush Indulgence on SCS!

Have you indulged in Lushness?! Well I have, and it is absolutely amazing.. Check out my review for Lush Handmade Cosmetics. With bath and shower goodness, such as Emotibombs, and Bath Bombs, and names such as Butterball Bath Bomb, and Supernova, you are insure to have insane indulgence. If you have a few gifts left to give, please run to your nearest Lush Store!

 Lush Cosmetics on SCS!

Life in the fast lane..Paris Hilton's Pink Bentley..

What is a girl to do! I don't think I was ever so geeked about a car......Okay well maybe when I purchased my girlfriend 'Lex', and put her pedal to the floor on Rt. 50....ok, ok but no, I'm talking about the Bentley. This car is nothing but the truth. Okay Paris, you just may have to move over. I never was a pink fanatic, but its something about this car that was so masculine, become so feminine.

Crabtree and Evelyn's Aromatherapy Distillations to the Rescue

I have to admit, it has been an exhausting week. By Wednesday it had already felt like it was Friday. It seems like everything this week had a deadline,and everything was due the same day. I have to think, just that maybe my year has caught up with me. As I reflect over the year though, I have had so many great things happen. I can't even believe it all fit into on year.. Life is quit amazing.
As I worked out last night, and yes I'm feeling it today, I couldn't wait to hop into some of my beauty products I had yet to use. My body was calling for it, and my senses sure needed relief. To my rescue comes Crabtree and Evelyn's Aromatherapy Distillations Revitalizing - Skin Conditioning Body Wash. It's like a dream in a bottle. With its invigorating aroma of lemon and coriander essential oils it was just what I needed to get a quick pick me up before I had to tackle the rest of the night's task.And did I even speak of the body butter! My husband is gonna kill me, but he love's it. Its one of the best moisturizers I have tried in a long time. With a blend of mango, coconut and avocado it's so rich it melts on contact. I am big on moisturizer and he often teases me about my use of it. It is great for your hands, feet and just about any where you need great moisturzing. Heck, for the winter month's alone this should be your ticket! It's wonderful.. Crabtree & Evelyn Aromatherapy Distillations, $17.50 - 32.00

Kelley Epps-Woods

Alexandra Neel's Platform Boots!

I just had a moment, but I am now back to earth. I hope I have been good enough this year for Santa to put these under the tree.

These Alexandra Neel boots are absolutely gorgeous! Perfect for my new mustard handbag I just got. 

I think I will do a few more faces to get these, if Santa is not so nice ;-)

Ha, and they are on sale!

Alexandra Neel, Platform Velcro Boots $597

Kelley Epps-Woods