A Useful Tip: Layer Your Liner

Over the past week, I have encountered several clients who said they skipped eyeliner altogether because they "didn't know how to do it."  To them I said (1) practice makes perfect. . . you just have to do it, fearlessly, then correct it if it's not right (with Q-tip and eye makeup remover). . . but now I want to follow up with this #2:

Use a soft pencil liner to draw that line on carefully.  Then, for extra staying power, go back and trace over your original line with a swipe of liquid liner.  Yes, the one with the paint brush. . . the mod-kind a la 1960s.  One of my favorite MAC artists referred to this technique as being kind of like coloring.  Once you get that initial (pencil) line on, it's easy to follow the line and color in what you have already done.

And speaking of MAC and liquid liner. . . their Super Slick Liquid Eyeliner is my fave (shade "On The Hunt").  Extremely long-wearing, water-resistant, and a beautiful slick/wet finish when it dries ensures your eyes will be poppin'.

Happy lining!

Master Gardener Jen Knows Flowers & Plants

Have you ever walked around downtown Charleston and appreciated the beauty of the exquisite window boxes that adorn some of the toniest battery addresses?  Chances are recent bride Jen may be responsible for what you are admiring.

Jen is a beautiful client who was entrusted to me for her bridal portrait m/u needs by our mutual friend Elizabeth Quinton.  Opportunist (and rabid window box fan) that I am, I offered up a trade: her services for my services.  My window boxes were already planted, but I had a porch planter that was in need of some gorgeous color-love.  It was a win-win and we both walked away very pleased :)

The first three professional photos come courtesy of the amazingly-talented, globe-trotting Valerie Schooling.  The last is an iPhone PLM original and the box is still blooming on my porch :)

Peace and plant love,

PL

Celebrating The Wedding Row`s 2nd Anniversary: Garden Muse

The Wedding Row is a blog dedicated to bringing its readers the most up-to-date, detailed info on weddings here in Charleston, SC.  I have had the honor and privilege to be a preferred vendor on this site since its inception.  Della MacNicholas, the founder, has been the networking genius behind making this such a success.

To celebrate its second year, TWR and Allison Long of Bella Bridesmaid Charleston teamed up with a veritable Who`s Who of vendors to orchestrate this theme: Garden Muse.  The backdrop was the pristine Governor Thomas Bennett House.  Luke Wilson Special Events made sure every detail was in place.  The highlight of the evening featured designs from Carol Hannah of Project Runway renown (represented by Maddison Row) and Katherine MacDonald of LulaKate. Please check out The Wedding Row`s blog about this magical evening to see a complete listing of all the amazing contributors.

A personal note of thanks to Jennifer Hudson Smith of Carolina Photosmith for capturing this evening so beautifully.  And to my buddy, Tanesha, for her inspired, passionate pursuit of beautiful hair; tis always a joy, Gurl;)

Without the continually jaw-dropping beauty of the Tout models, well, I wouldn't be posting these lovely faces.  Thank each of you Gurlz for your patience, humor, and inward beauty.  Those lashes were something, weren't they?  

peace and love.
Pamela

Dermstore Lip Quench

My claim:

This is The Best Lip Balm: Ever.

That I have come across, any where.

Thick, emollient, slightly pearlescent.

Lasts a long time.

Perfect for those who don't want color, but a barrier against the elements.

Wear it alone and feel your lips heal instantly.

$12 at www.Dermstore.com

Hurry.

Your lips will love you.

Piggly Wiggly: Local Since Forever

One of the most amazing, humbling, and grounding experiences of my life:

participating in the Piggly Wiggly commercial shoot: Local Since Forever.

The ladies in the first two photos are employees of the Camden, SC Piggly Wiggly.

The lady in the third photo is a loyal customer who volunteered to be in a shot.

Please stop and think about what it means to your community to patronize local businesses, farmers, etc.  It means keeping your local economy afloat; supporting and consuming the freshest local foods; and helping perpetuate a cycle of growth in your own community and/or state.

Below is a link to the commercial that aired last Monday evening.  If you are in SC, you may see this or some portion of it on your local TV station.  

Being in Makeup can have its glamorous, worldly moments, but I will opt for the realness of the concept of LOCAL any day.

Photos courtesy of http://www.photosbyjuliejp.com/ 

Sperry Spring 2012 Photo Shoot in Charleston, SC

Here is a short clip of the Sperry Topsider shoot I worked as assistant to the 

Lead Makeup Artist, Paige Smitherman.  

Great time: Beautiful people. . . amazing NYC - CHS crew!  

So proud to call Charleston home.

Pamela Lesch Makeup at Work