Former Versace Mansion Wedding

May 13th, 2012

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

How to enter the giveaway:

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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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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.

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

Excited, thrilled and anxious to be a part of a competition that showcases new and upcoming beauty guru’s.  My Golden Globes Angelina Jolie Makeup Look on my YouTube channel is up for this award.  You can help show your support by watching the video and clicking on the “Like” tab under the video. 

About the Competition:

NYX Cosmetics is proud to present the Fine Artistry of Cosmetic Elites (FACE) Awards. Over the years, we have seen the beauty vlogger community grow into one of the most robust, energetic communities on Youtube and across the web. We wanted to create an event that gives back to this community and rewards them for their passion and creativity. The FACE Awards allows us to shed a spotlight on the up and coming beauty vloggers, and unite the community behind a single annual event.

I was delighted when LUCKY magazine sent me this gold sequined jacket designed by Baby Phat right before the holiday!  I just checked and this jacket is on SALE!!!  Retails for $69.00 and is now selling for $27.60 a great piece to add to your Spring wardrobe.   I thought fabulous, I love wearing sequins, or anything that adds to the festive feeling of the holiday.   You might reserve all your sparkly, bedazzled frocks for just November and December but if you had a front row seat at New York Spring Fashion Week 2012 you would know that bringing the bling out this Spring is what it’s all about.  Take the hips looks from Anna Sui, Jenny Packham and Jeremy Scott below.  There are many Friday nights where I sit  in my closet and think UGH what can I add to really make this oufit POP?  When you have different sequined pieces from gold, bronze and silver you have tons of options to incorporate them into your everyday wear.  I love that this Baby Phat jacket has a little bell to the sleeve and is light weight.  I can transition this jacket into Spring by wearing creams, whites and soft blushes. I love how this will give me a soft, sweet look with great embellishment.  

Sequins for Spring 2012 as seen on Jenny Packham, Anna Sui and Jeremy Scott durning New York Fashion Week 2012

Sequin gold jacket by Baby Phat

Baby Phat sequin gold jacket

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.