110 in the Shade...

For all you Broadway "in- the- knows", that is an oldie but goodie broadway show. MAN is it ever hot here in the south and we are doing everything but putting our Brides in a deep floral walk in freezer before they walk down the aisle! It's amazing, many events are in fact scheduled indoors due to rain, hurricane season, or HEAT! But many are still scheduled outdoors, which puts an extra responsibility on us to try and do everything under the sun to make sure make up stays PUT! Still at the end of the day it's make up not a tattoo...

We have alot of tricks in our bag to help us out with this "situation", but one thing that is ever important would be the setter that I use. I have been using MAC's Fix It and I love it, it's a tried and true-and I have added Cosmedicine's Medi-Matte for extra insurance. However, lately-I have been using Make Up Forever's Mist and Fix!

Love love love, this product and it seems I am able to use less (the spray is more effective) and it seals the make up a bit better-insuring more endurance. They also make a little travel size bottle perfect for well...travel or a little purse for the actual wedding day (not that you will need it).

Getting the prep work ready for the next site update...CANNOT wait!! Be on the lookie lou!

Organic Glamazon!

Now, for many reasons I am on the hunt for more natural organic make up.

Margaret and I had a seminar- not too long ago, that was all about eco friendly, natural, and organic make up!

Margaret had more of a leg up on being gorgeous and green and took the wheel for this one, but we both did some digging on quality products that actually WORK! We have tried many many different brands only to be disappointed by the lack of pigment and it's staying power.

It usually wasn't enough for the average everyday gal, much less for a wedding or a photo shoot. This made me even more determined...now there are several mineral make up companies that I like and even some of the mainstream companies are carrying "mineral" make up, but to find a brand that is completely "organic" is actually pretty difficult, and especially one that is worth it's money (usually their products costs bit more and don't have the same "life shelf").

A few of our favs are Jose Moran, Eco Envy, and Korres...we likey!

However, there is a company in the UK that has it nailed down sister when it comes to cosmetics and color...all organic.

It is called Organic Glam and the site alone will blow you away.

It is a little difficult to find, so we will post the link and a few products we love!

Another good tip- if you are looking to go gorgeous and greener...go to sephora.com

and hit the "natural/organic" icon at the top right hand corner and it will list brands that carry nothing but certified natural and organic!

A little greener is always more gorgeous...xo

www.theorganicpharmacy.com/organicglam