When Anastasia walked into our studio I knew she would be a fun bride.  She was so detailed about every vendor, the look and feel of her wedding down to her 3 shoe options for the walk down the aisle, reception and after party.  The wedding ceremony took place at a Greek Orthodox church and the reception was at The Diplomat Country Club & Spa in Hollywood, Florida.  I created a beautiful bronzy eye with fresh pinky/brown lips and lots of NARS Orgasm on her cheeks.  For her hair we decided on a soft side red carpet updo with an ivory flower to accent her gorgeous black hair.  Anastasia’s photographer Emily Harris www.eharrisphoto.com  was out of this world! The photographs are amazing below.

I am always in awe when I have the privilege of working at the former Versace Mansion now named The Villa by Barton G located on Ocean Drive in South Beach.  This is an amazing 19,000 sq ft boutique luxury hotel, restaurant and venue space. The history on this property is interesting;  born as Casa Casurina in 1930, built by architect philanthropist, author and political reformer Alden Freeman as an homage to the oldest existing house in the western hemisphere, the “Alcazar de Colon” in Santo Domingo.  In 1937 Casa Casuarina was bought by Jacques Amsterdam, who renamed it  ”The Amsterdam Place.”  It was in 1992 that Gianni Versace first encountered Casa Casurina. Versace exquisitely restored, expanded and embellished its features by adding the south wing, the pool and garden areas.

 Today we had a gorgeous bride and bridal party from Michigan at Villa by Barton G.  Everything about this venue is unbelievable, from the hand painted walls, mosaic floors to the extravagant embellishments.   I took some pictures today while on set to try and capture all the beauty that was happening in our bridal suite.  I got a sneak peak at some of the fabulous pictures of our bride today by Ray,  I will be posting the pictures from photographer Ray Santana www.raysantanaphotography.com  Can’t wait!!!!!

My Makeup Kit

Just beautiful

Robes in the suite for the Bride and Groom

You might forget you are in Miami

My Brides inspiration for her hair

Amazing detail to our Brides Dress by Ines di Santo

Dress by Ines di Santo

Do I need to say more?

Can't live without my brush belt

FBS Artist in uniform

FBS Artist creating beauty

Hair was inspired by InStyle Magazine "Hair Issue"

Sign on Bridal Suite

Fresh Beauty Studio Hair and Makeup Team on location

The Villa was getting ready for the big wedding

I thought this was wallpaper! It's hand painted.

Every detail on the walls in the entire house are hand painted.

Signature Versace Mosaic floor in the bathroom

This is a must have fashion staple for your summer collection.  Fresh Beauty Studio is giving away this Crochet Lace up Tunic by Baby Phat www.babyphat.com Do you have a fabulous vacation booked this summer? Maybe a hot date? Chilling on the beach with a cocktail? This is a very easy top to transition from day to night. Today I paired my Crochet Lace up Tunic by Baby Phat with skinny jeans and Tory Burch wedges! LOVE this look! Very casual and chic.

Baby Phat Crochet Lace Up Top $64.00 available at Macy's

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Contest runs from May 10th-May 31st. Winner will be announced on June 1st, 2012 on my Facebook fan page.

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Eye shadow swatches

I just received the BARE Sigma eyeshadow palette in the mail today, check it out on my YouTube beauty channel www.youtube.com/freshbeautystudio  I thought it would be a great opportunity for your Beauties to get a great neutral palette on sale, I tried 3 of the colors with my finger to see what they looked like.  You can image how much makeup I have so I thought it was a great idea to share with you a palette that can be used this summer for a bronzy sexy look or in the same palette a dark sexy smokey eye.   Email me for a paypal invoice at Nikol@freshbeautystudio.com  First come first serve   Sigma BARE Palette $25.00 + shipping.

Sigma BARE eyeshadow Palette Retail $35.00

Colors included in palette

Smoke up your eyes with this sexy black shadow

You can never go wrong with the classic kacki trench coat.  I have been wearing mine this past week like it’s going out of style since it’s been pouring here.

Always in style and goes with everything

I always turn to my classic little black dress when I have an impromptu cocktail party.  I add a pearl necklace or statement broach and I am off to enjoy my pink martini.

Emmaleigh Dress in Super 120s Ann Taylor $188.00

You can never go wrong with a pair of patent nude pumps by Jimmy Choo, I am in love with these “Gilbert” patent pumps.  Even though they are pricey they are worth their weight in gold. You will wear them over and over so the cost per wear (that’s how I justify buying them) is very little.

Jimmy Choo "Gilbert" nude patent pump $525.00

It’s almost impossible to find the perfect pair of white jeans, but when you do you will hold on to them like the last bite of that low calorie chocolate cake.  They are perfect for spring/summer weekend getaways.  Even though you might not wear them all year long they are the best go to jean when you want a light fresh look.

Tall Modern Slim Jeans Ann Taylor $88

I love love love wearing pearls, it always makes you look classic and polished even if you are wearing jeans and a T Shirt.

Gold Pearl Strand Stella & Dot On Sale Now $29.25

Of course of you have to have a small drop earring when you just want a little something in your ear.

Maddie Pearl Earrings Stella & Dot $29.00

 Now you know having a little color to your cheeks makes you look not only alive but fresh and beautiful. I love adding this Bobbi Brown color to my checks.

Bobbi Brown Cheek color in Peony $24.00

You must not forget the most important to save all your shoes THE FASHIONABLE RAIN BOOT.  The parking lot behind the studio floods every time it rains so these are a must for me.

Burberry Cream Rain Boots

Xtreme Lashes before and after

Have you always wanted full, long beautiful lashes? Well, Beauties here is your chance to save on Xtreme L:ashes this spring/summer.  Fresh Beauty Studio is offering for a limited time LASH FLASH TUESDAY’S were you can get a full set of Xtreme Lash Extensions 50% OFF by certified lash stylist Nikol Johnson.   nikol has lashed everyone from the Dolphin Cheerleaders to Reality TV stars.   Xtreme Lashes Eyelash Extensions is a revolutionary product that will provide you with longer, thicker, luscious and natural looking eyelashes. Xtreme Lashes Eyelash extensions are not traditional false eyelashes.  They are single synthetic strands of eyelashes applied ONE by ONE directly to your individual eyelashes with a medical grade adhesive. With routine touch ups every 2 to 4 weeks, you can have amazing eyelashes indefinitely.  Check out samples of Nikol’s Xtreme Lashes on her website at www.freshbeautystudio.com

Schedule online by going to www.freshbeautystudio.comremember the speical is for Tuesday’s ONLY.

You might be thinking to yourself, what’s the big deal about makeup brushes? They all look the same so they must all do the same thing right?  Well, Beauties having the right makeup brushes will completely change how you do your makeup and how your makeup looks on your face.  I could never achieve the perfect smokey eye, the fluid lined wing to that retro eye or apply a sexy red pout without high quality brushes.  If you think that all makeup brushes are the same check out Sigma Brushes.  I have a new YouTube beauty video coming up showing you how I use my Sigma eye shadow brushes.  Take advantage of the special offer through my blog by clicking the link below.  It’s time to do a little spring cleaning with your makeup brushes and get flawless application each time.