Vendor Spotlight {Laura Martinez}

Laura Martinez is a passionate and talented make up artist from Austin. After graduating from St. Edwards University, she worked for Clinique and assisted Clarissa Luna, a well known make up artist. Aside from assisting Clarissa at events such as Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, are her own growing list of accomplishments. Laura has worked at the Marie Claire, Loft and Rimmel London fashion shows, Neiman Marcus' David Yurman 2011 Presentation, and various editorial works in magazines including Teen Vogue and The Knot Magazine. Whether your wanting to achieve a natural, "barely-there" look or a more dramatic, high fashion look for your wedding, Laura is well experienced in both. Trials run $50 & Bridals run $90 + as a special gift the bride receives a full size MAC lipstick in her wedding day shade. Take a look at some of her work and let us set you up a make up consultation with her for your big day! http://blog.bylauramartinez.com/

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Alyssa

Vendor Spotlight {Creations by Carlie Jean}

Carlie Cantrell has recently relocated to Austin and is returning from maternity leave.  She discovered her love for cosmetology back in middle when she first started doing hair and makeup.  Carlie took her passion and turned it into a career as owner of Creations by Carlie Jean.  She trained professionally at the IBS School of Cosmetology in Portland, OR.  While she attending, Carlie also took part in a vast number of cosmetology workshops including MAC.  

After graduation, her company became very successful in Oregon.  Carlie has created looks for for a number of professional photographers and their clients on a regular basis, creating beautiful brides all over Oregon, working with professional entertainers of the Portland night life as well as professional models.   

Carlie is aware of budgets and is extremely reasonable when it comes to prices.  In fact, she even provides discounts and works with clients to establish a customized budget.  To get a beautiful look on your wedding day that makes you shine from the inside out, contact Carlie at: creationsbycarliejean@gmail.com and visit her website: www.wix.com/carliejeancantrell/creationsbycjc. 


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Shelby 

Vendor Spotlight {Hint of Shimmer}

We are feeling glamorous after our recent meeting with makeup artist Lauren Davis, founder of Hint of Shimmer. She was trained under the world renowned makeup artist Douglas Marvaldi & specializes in beauty and fashion makeup for Weddings, Film, Television, Print, & Runway. Her services start at $65 & she offers on-location services within the Austin area for no additional charge. She is fantastic at what she does & is the sweetest person you will ever meet, we just can't say enough good things about her! To show off her skills she gave Style & Grace Events Coordinator Alyssa a free makeover & we've included those pics as well as some other examples of her work below. So if you are looking for a makeup artist for your wedding give her a call today at 512-879-8440 & don't forget to mention you heard about her from Style & Grace Events to receive your special 10% discount! 

---Alyssa's Makeover---

 

 

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