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

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.

I love the girly gifts items we have in our boutique and online from hand painted wine glasses to honeymoon accessories.  Here are a couple of our newest products just added for summer.  We are adding more unique gifts items each day so keep checking back.

This is one of my favorite reversible hats for summer, you can wear it with the beautiful coral detail or flip it inside out and have a completely different hat in all white.

Coral reversible hat

Whether you are on your honeymoon or just lounging around with a cup of Joe and your IPAD, these PJ pants are super comfortable.

Morning Glory PJ Pants $29.00

Grab one of these super stylish clutches on your way out for cocktails on a beautiful island.  Choose from three different colors (flamingo, black and navy) featuring different sea life medallions. Starfish, Shell and Gator.

Sealife Medallion Straw Clutch $30.00

Let everyone know you are a newlywed! How could you fly without this adorable and funky luggage tag? 

The Mrs. luggage tag $12.00

Fresh Beauty Studio had the privilege of working with Hazel Photography and our beautiful couple Jennifer and Daniel.  The wedding took place last November 2011 at the breathtaking National Hotel on South Beach.  Everything was perfect from the weather to the crystal clear beach.  Enjoy….

I am always excited and honored to be a part of Indian weddings, as a hair and makeup artist there is such range when it comes to colors, design and the whole feeling of the Indian culture.  Nahid our bride was such a delight to work with,  funny, easy going and so beautiful.  The weekend festivities took place at The Bath Club and The Raleigh Hotel in South Beach.  The decor and event planning took your breathe away from the crystal candelabras to the hanging tea lights compliments of TC Event and Design. The weekend was captured by an amazing photographer Mary Beth Tyson .  Makeup by Fresh Beauty Studio Team, Hair by Nikol Johnson.

Fresh Beauty Studio & Pink Valentino's

Everyone thought that my first response after getting engaged last December would be “What designer wedding dress should I wear?” but instead it was “OMG what shoes am I going to wear?”  I didn’t think it would be that hard, I have obsessively looked through wedding magazines, online stores, department stores, design your own shoe websites, I even looked or should I say inspected every designer at Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour when I was at the Christian Louboutin event this month.  I couldn’t believe it, not one shoe really stood out to me until today.  While prepping for our NBC 6 segment on Oscar hair and makeup trends airing on February 21st, Christina Ladin owner of Live-Couture  came into the studio with these AMAZING Pink Valentino’s.  I was in heaven, I couldn’t wait to get my feet into this little bad boys and feel the Pink wedding love.

Fresh Beauty Studio loves contests especially ones that enhance your beauty.  “Who Makes You Smile” is a photo contest being held by TopDentists.com running now until February 24th, 2012. Perfect for the Bride-to-Be or any fabulous Beauty that wants a whiter brighter smile! Now who doesn’t?????

Win a teeth-whitening makeover!!!! One grand prize winner and a guest will get an all-expense-paid trip to NYC, $1,000 spending money and a professional photo shoot!

How it works:

Smiling is healthy and contagious, TopDentists.com wants to see what or who makes YOU smile. 

Submit Your Photo

Upload a captivating, exciting photo of yourself with someone who makes you smile, write a brief description of the photo and your done!!!

SHARE, SHARE, SHARE

Use Twitter, Facebook, blogging, email you name it to enlist all of your friends, family to vote for your submission by February 24th, 2012.

The winners will be announced on or about March 16th, 2012.

To Enter go to: http://www.topdentists.com/smile 

GOOD LUCK Beauties!