Trisstar & Tawon : Lexington, NC

A Southern Vineyard Meets Classic Elegance Planner | Designer: Elana Walker EventsPhotographer: Chronicles Photography Contributing Vendors Venue: Childress Vineyard Photographer: Chronicles Photography Florist: Fresh Affairs Cake: Delicious Cakes DJ: DJ Harlem Planner & Designer: Elana Walker Events Officiant: Pastor J.J. Jacobson Hair & Makeup Artist: Kristie Lavae Transportation: AFA Limo Photobooth: Shutterbooth

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Strong & Lyons: Nashville, TN

Reception Venue: Easy Ivy Historic Mansion//Dress Designer:Maggie Sottero//Lighting: Nashville Audio Visual//DJ: Dj Jazzy T//Bakery: Nashville Sweets//Floral Designer: Flower Wild Event//Caterer: Chef Penelope’s Catering//Photographer: Details Nashville// Submitted via Two Bright Lights

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Stohr-ee Events: Dallas, Texas

    Stohr-ee Events Facebook Address https://www.facebook.com/Stohree.events/ Instagram Address https://www.instagram.com/stohree_events/ How long have you been in business? 9 years How did your career begin?  When I was a senior in high school, I went to a private school and I had the opportunity to plan all the events for our graduation weekend. This was my first time planning…

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The Flower Guy Bron LLC: Richmond, Virigina

The Flower Guy Bron LLC Facebook Address  https://www.facebook.com/theflowerguybron Instagram Address https://www.instagram.com/theflowerguybron How long have you been in business? 6 years How did your career begin?  The Flower Guy Bron’s creative journey started off not very creative at all. My educational preparation equipped me to become an educator. I received both my Undergraduate and Masters Degrees in educational…

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J. Hill Events: Atlanta, Georgia

J. Hill Events http://www.jhillevents.com/ Facebook Address https://www.facebook.com/jhillevents/ Instagram Address https://www.instagram.com/j.hillevents/ How long have you been in business? 15 years How did your career begin?  I had planned events and weddings for family and friends for years. I decided to look into the possibility of becoming a professional wedding planner. Although I had some hands on experience, in 2006,…

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Have you ever cried in your car, or wherever, and happen to catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and notice how pretty you look? I know you have.

Your eye color is suddenly translucent, cheeks are flushed, there is soft rosy halo around your lash line, and your lips…your lips deepen as blood rushes through them and creates a beautiful, tragic look. This lip happens to work well for day or evening and doesn’t require you to cry! This method allows you to wear any lip color in a very natural and believable way.

The secret to this look is creating a soft halo around your lip line. Start by taking your favorite lipstick, stain, or chubby lip pencil and saturating the color just on the center of your lips. Then, take your finger and blend the color over your lips as if you are rubbing

I can’t wait for you to try the crying lip. It’s so beautiful, it will bring you to tears.

Once the color starts dissolving into your lips, drag your finger right on top of your lip line, bleeding the color into your lip—especially over your cupid’s bow. It’s like finger painting on a sensual canvas, leading to the perfect stain that will last for hours.

This technique will also allow you to use those beautiful pops of color you’re always eyeing but never dare to buy, since the method will only capture the color’s essence. My favorite three colors to use for the tragic lip are a coral red, a classic mauve, and a deep wine. The first color I used in the pictures is YSL’s Rouge Pur Couture Vernis À Lèvres Glossy Stain in 8 Orange De Chine (which also made an appearance in this week’s lip stain roundup!)—the perfect orange-coral stain, but you must work quickly with blending as it sets quick. The second look is the rosy-mauve Clé de Peau Beauté Extra Rich Lipstick in 106. This creamy formula feels so heavenly on the lips and imparts the perfect “you-could-never-go-wrong” color, giving you a super-natural, yet flattering look. The third color is the Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Train Bleu. Swipe this vampy color dead-center on lips and give it a good rub down to transform your mouth into a deadly weapon that kills silently.

The Selfie is a weekend makeup look, courtesy of Stacey Nishimoto and her iPhone. For more of Stacey's tutorials, click here.
The Selfie is a weekend makeup look, courtesy of Stacey Nishimoto and her iPhone. For more of Stacey’s tutorials, click here.