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A closer look...


Color Club | Nail Polish in Disco Nap: Gives nails a gilded look with this luxe metallic polish. Full size, $8


Dr. Jart + | Waterfuse BB Cream: Think of this four-in-one moisturizer, serum, sunscreen, and skin-perfecting tint as the Swiss Army Knife of your beauty lineup. Full size, $32




Ojon | Volumizing Shampoo: Made with ultra nourishing Central American ojon oil, this weightless shampoo helps hair look and feel thicker. Full size, $22


Algenist | Complete Eye Renewal Balm: Dark circles don't stand a chance against this rich eye cream, which softens fine lines and deflates puffiness with a unique micro-algae compound. Full size, $65

Color on Earth


How do you like what I slipped on this morning...Earthy tones with added color pops.  I wish I could of jumped on that helicopter and jetted off somewhere. sigh

I have to get some rest now...I have one of my biggest weddings yet tomorrow.  It's that time of the season ... I'll be super busy this Summer.  

Have an awesome weekend!


Habitual Jeans, H&M sweater, Dolce Vita heels, Rebecca Minkoff bag, Super sunshades, Mark necklace and Jcrew headpiece 


MAC - In Extra Dimension Haul

The only products that really caught my eye at first glance were the Skinfinish highlighters...

A liquid-powder highlighter with prismatic reflections that sculpts, highlights and models the face.  The cool, creamy near-fluid formula creates a luminous, well-defined finish. Wears 10 hours.  

These will definitely be in constant use this Summer. 


From Left to Right: Whisper of Gilt, Superb, Glorify


What items from the IED launch did you stock your makeup bag/kit with?


Pops of Brights


Snapped these photos today before my Friday rituals of girls lunch date. Pops of bright colors though-out but super happy that I was able to purchase these Zara heels before they sold out.  Love! ...will be in heavy rotation this Summer. 

Have a wonderful weekend!  Go buy something bright. :-)

Zara heels, VS boyfriend shorts, H&M blouse, Monet necklace, Rebecca Minkoff bag, MAC "Candy Yum-Yum" lipstick, OPI "Gargantuan Green Grape" polish

Bohemian Wedding Shoot


So excited to finally be able to sit back relax and enjoy these incredible images from a shoot I worked on last August, but most of all I'm excited to finally be able to share them with you. 


So what do you think?  Are you in loving them as much as I am!?

You can view way more images on my Facebook fanpage HERE.

Credits: 
MUA: Dhalia Rodriguez Edwards
Floral Design: Leslie Hartig
Dress: Kyle
Headpiece: Jesse Renee Curtis

Snap Snap


I wore this look Friday, snapped a few pics while out to lunch.  
This weekend has come and gone so fast, bummer. Yesterday I had a great girls makeup and massage day.  It was fabulous, great times!

So what did you do enjoyable this weekend? 

Wearing Zara heels, Alexander Wang pants, H&M tee, vintage blazer (love), Beverly Feldman bag, Express cuff, Monet necklace & MAC "Heroine" lipstick. 

Pineapple Up Side down


Snapped a few pictures via my iPhone yesterday of what I wore.  Nothing new...just comfort at a glance. 


J.Crew sandals & OPI "Charged Up Cherry" polish, Express BF jeans, Zara blouse and belt, Express necklace & Revlon "Orange" lipstick.  

Although I have MAC Morange lipstick this Revlon lippie gives off a little red/ orange mix which I love.

  

I Spy Birchbox.



My first Birchbox.  I was excited to come home yesterday and see that my Birchbox had finally arrived.  After reviewing all of my goodies and I must admit in less then 24 hours I have tried every single product. haha.  At least 1-2 products are full size so you're already getting your $10 worth.  Oh, and these aren't cheap products we're talking about. 

So let's take a look....


Nice box inside of an already nice shipping box.


The Goods!


Revolution Organics | Freedom Glow Beauty Balm: This all natural pigment adds a healthy glow to your cheeks, lips, and lids. Use it for a gorgeous unified look. Full size, $36


OlÌe Biologique | Huile Moderne: This lightweight blend of 5 organic essential oils including argan, rosehip, and bergamot can be used on face, body and hair. Full size, $56

Atelier Cologne | Orange Sanguine: A juicy scent, pure blend of blood orange, jasmine, and sandalwood. Full size, $55-150


Befine | Skincare Sampler: Revive dull skin with this gentle cleanser and moisturizer duo. Both use rice extracts to restore skin's natural barrier. Full size, $24 each


Le Palais des Thés | Tea Bags: Sophisticated Parisian green tea blends. 20 bags, $12.50


Nothing like receiving a monthly gift for yourself.  So what do you think? Have you signed up yet with Birchbox?


Full Bloom


I'v been super busy with my makeup artistry work, work and workouts that I hardly even dress up anymore hence the lack of my style post.  This is what I wore yesterday because I had a date night with the girls & trainer for Happy Hour.  

Drinking + w/ my Trainer = She's gonna make me pay for it in next weeks sessions. Yikes!

7 For All Mankind waxed jeans, Express blouse, H&M jacket, Elliot Lucca bag, Pour La Victoire heels, Target necklace & Michael Kors watch

Beautiful Bride: Megan

I'm excited to share the images of one of my December brides, Megan. I love how Megan picked one of the busiest months of the year to have her wedding and even incorporated Christmas details.   Truly beautiful! 
 I wish nothing but the best for Megan & Richard.











Lauren A. Vied Photography
Sunkissed Events & Design
Makeup by Dhalia 

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Let’s Get Organized!


It is (sort of) starting to look and feel like Spring and with that in mind, I'm getting the closet space all organized. Starting last night!

Let’s Get Organized: Put all your clothes in categories and organize into subsets to help define your style and remember what you own.

1. Match separates into like items: shirts with shirts, pants with pants, skirts with skirts, and dresses with dresses.
2. Define those categories further: long sleeve shirts with long sleeve shirts, 3/4 length dresses together, long dresses together and so on and so on. Or, if your mind works differently, evening as its own section. Whichever way you categorize the sections—or find it easy for yourself to stay organized—make sure to create subsections of these sections.
3. Another trick is to color code your clothes (my personal preference.) Organize garments light to dark, left to right (a visual merchandising trick of the trade!)
4. Always use the same hanger! In the same color! I bought mine in bulk from ebay but I’ve listed some great sites below.





Out with the Old in with the New...




-images via my iPhone
So what do you think? Are you itching to change up your closet space?

It's A Process



I spent about 4 hours Saturday in the salon, by any means I was not mad at all I was enjoying getting my hair pampered. It was a long over due process.

Dominican Salon, Sister Salon in Virginia Beach, VA.