tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53921863761762667222024-03-12T19:58:45.810-04:00 Les Temps NouveauxLet's makeup.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15372192854134247300noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392186376176266722.post-42152120854159526952015-02-03T20:51:00.000-05:002015-02-03T20:51:04.512-05:00Carsons and Cowgills in KentuckyI am back with another amazing wedding! I had the pleasure of acting as makeup artist for Maggie Cowgill! She got hitched to the awesome Stephen Carson and I couldn't have been happier to be a part of their awesome wedding day. Yep, two awesomes in that last sentence.<br />
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I met Maggie at her Mom's house in Lexington, Kentucky. Of course, Maggie had a smile on her face the whole time I was there. To think of it, I am not sure I have ever seen her unhappy. Wedding jitters are certainly not enough to get her mood off kilter. <br />
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We had a wedding run-through a couple weeks earlier, so I was slightly more prepared about her preferences than most of the weddings I have done. Everyone was a bit apprehensive about the coral lip color I had picked, so I had Maggie take it home until the wedding. We will see how that turned out in a bit. <br />
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We got to work in a beautiful sun room overlooking the pool. So, in lay terms, paradise. Of course the onlookers were gorgeous! Ok, it is my sister and niece so I may be a little biased there.<br />
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Kisses from the Father of the Bride!!!</div>
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Maggie loves a bright lip, so we decided to even out her complexion and add a coral lip. Coral looks excellent on a fair complexion and brown hair and it certainly popped on her! (Certainly one of those gut-feeling winning situations I had) When I do a bright lip, I follow the general rule to downplay the other features. Maggie's beautiful eyes needed a bit of champagne eyeshadow and mascara. Because her lid shade is naturally darker, we started with a light base. I love the eyeshadow crayons because it gives some "sticking power" for your shadow. </div>
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The loot. Yeah, there is more at home. :/</div>
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The beautiful bride!! This is Maybelline SuperStay14 Hour Lipstick in Keep Me Coral.</div>
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Beautiful Mother of the Bride as well!</div>
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Now, for all the adorable couple photos because we've all been dying for them!</div>
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Had to stick these two cuties in here too! P.S Carrie was pregnant in this picture!</div>
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Check out <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TwineandTinsel" target="_blank">Twine & Tinsel</a> for your custom cake ornament! This was Maggie and Stephen's Cake!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15372192854134247300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392186376176266722.post-9266262246062160722014-09-11T13:17:00.002-04:002014-09-11T13:17:11.948-04:00Hitchin' at the Holiday IIIIINNNN Ok, maybe the title was a bit much? I am so excited to talk about my great friends, Alicia and Melody, and their wonderful wedding back in April! Carrie and I checked in to the Holiday Inn, which somehow felt more like a cabin oasis than hotel, and I met up with Melody first. <br />
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This was another one of my no-run-through-planned-on-my-own-face-and-maybe-carries-too bridal make up sessions. So I was prepared for several contingency plans in case Melody wanted more or less than I had planned. She was probably the most relaxed bride I've ever seen in her adorable floral robe. She sat there comfortably enjoying lunch and chatting with family. I am pretty sure I was more amped about the make up than she was. I followed the original plan and the photographer snapped some photos. What a breeze! We both decided to go with the basic plan and hold off on the darker liner....<br />
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......until she called me back to the room and changed her mind! Good thing I was ready to go because I had already planned on what to do if we were gonna go more glam. Just a tad more eyeliner and we were ready!<br />
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Then I headed off to the second bride of the day, Alicia. I was PUMPED to put make up on Alicia because 1) she never wears make up and 2) this was the only time she was going to let me ever do this again. Ok, maybe I'll get her drunk in the future and we will add fake eyelashes and sparkles, but that is to be determined. I had the bare bones plan for Alicia, which is just clearing the complexion and adding some definition for the camera. I think she was pleased! It was very natural, which is always what I am shooting for. Don't ask me to do your make up if you want to look like a drag queen. Ain't gonna happen.<br />
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Gracie and Becky asked me to do their make up a while back, so I had plenty of planning time. After a skype date hammering down their wants and want nots, I went to work creating a look and trying it out <strike>on Carrie</strike> on myself a lot! I am always very sensitive when creating a bridal look for women who do not wear make up. Honestly, I get a better reaction every time because the overall effect is more shocking (in a good way!). <br />
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After two....two bride weddings (you get it), I had this double-bride in one day down pat! If there are some things I've learned from weddings, its the following:<br />
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1. They are never on time....even with a schedule......and I mean never<br />
2. Someone will be <strike>freaking out </strike> a little nervous over the schedule not being on time<br />
3. It all works out in the end....SIDE NOTE: this is only in my experience. I pray that I never attend a wedding that looks like Runaway Bride (queue images of Julia Roberts)<br />
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I had the pleasure of doing Becky's mother first and everything went smoothly! After evening the skin tone, I used my favorite shade recently, Truffle by Ulta (thanks Rebecca for getting me hooked!) I darken the lids by lightly brushing Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Stray Dog and setting with Truffle to prevent creasing. I popped on some light pink on the cheeks and used Clinique Chubby Stick in Mega Melon.<br />
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Fancy Language Definitions:<br />
<u>Set</u>-to cover an eyeliner with an eyeshadow to prevent the product from settling into fine lines. Also used when covering a foundation or concealer with a powder.<br />
Creasing-the unwanted effect of cheap makeup or improper priming when you get caking of the product in one area.<br />
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The first bride up was Becky! I used my detailed bride sheet, so I knew all the products I would use ahead of time. This is a good tip even if you do your own bridal makeup. Come up with a detailed plan and write it down. I put samples of colors next to the words to make sure I am using the correct product. In all the wedding chaos, it is a hint of sanity. Here is Becky's Sheet.<br />
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I am loving Benefit Stay Don't Stray Lid Primer right now. Not only is it a matte shade, it lightens the lid which tends to be darker than the rest of the face. I have tried drugstore eyeshadows over this primer and NOTHING will crease. I have a little tiny sample that has lasted forever, but I run out soon. If you can fork the $26, it is well worth the money. If not, use your face primer on your lids like I will do once mine runs out until your birthday money comes in :) <br />
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Becky's make up went smoothly and she looked beautiful! We went for a softer look than eyeliner by using a wet brush to apply a charcoal eyeshadow and smudging it near her lash line. Don't be afraid to wet your brushes, use wet products on brushes (foundation), or <a href="http://lestempsnouveaux.blogspot.com/2011/04/tuesday-tip_26.html">wash your brushes with shampoo</a>. You cannot hurt them.<br />
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Gracie and I decided on a more casual look, which included evening her skin tone and brightening her natural features. It was a perfect fit for her! Although I've known Gracie for a long time, I did not realize she reacted pretty much exactly like Rachel Gellar when someone gets close to her eyes.<br />
For those of you that forgot this awesome episode:<br />
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Gracie proceeded to laugh nervously and I proceeded to laugh uncontrollably at the fact that she had to hold my arm any time I got near her eyes (which was unfortunately a lot during the time I did her makeup). Thankfully Carrie was there snapping some photos to get the proof!<br />
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Alright enough talk......Here are some beautiful bride photos! They got married in the gorgeous <a href="http://www.jjhill.org/">James J Hill Library</a>. Photos courtesy of <a href="http://www.danicadonnelly.com/">Danica Donnelly</a>.<br />
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Love their dog, Murphy!</div>
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Stunning Wedding Party</div>
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As many of you know, I am on a super budget since I quit my part-time job and moved to Kentucky. I have <strike>no</strike> some income (Thanks Pops), but the products you want to use for brides are top of the line and expensive. I was able to make several sacrifices and I also came up with some tips on the way.<br />
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Tip: ALWAYS TALK TO THE EMPLOYEES.<br />
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They are usually experts in the field and someone in that store probably does bridal make up. If they do not know specific information about specific products, run the other way. On several trips to Sephora, I spoke to employees who pushed new products simply because they were new. An example as follows:<br />
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Employee: Can I help you?<br />
Me: Yes! I am looking for a lip stain that will last all night for a wedding. What do you think about Product X?<br />
Employee: It is not good. We just got this new product! Let me try it on you! I will open a new package of it! It is only $30! It's a gloss!<br />
Me: I'm more of a matte lip type of person. Anything else?<br />
Employee: No.<br />
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On another trip, I hit the jackpot....a Sephora employee who was also a Make Up Artist AND did bridal make up! Not only did she just pour out bridal make up tips like a bucket, she also showed a lot of different products and gave me samples of the products I liked.<br />
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Tip: ALWAYS ASK FOR SAMPLES.<br />
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I scored a sample of Make Up Forever HD Microfinish Powder (usually runs $34) for FREE. She gave me a whole sample pot, which would probably last for the next year. <br />
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Other products I decided were not worth the extra money, I bought at the drug store. This included a BB cream for Carrie and waterproof mascara.<br />
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Products I used for my look:<br />
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Face:<br />
Smashbox Color Corrector Primer in Green (for redness)<br />
Make Up Forever HD Foundation<br />
Make Up Forever HD Concealer<br />
Make Up Forever Microfinish Powder<br />
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A combination of Clinique colors from sample trios and quads I had on hand.<br />
Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Stray Dog on top lid<br />
Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in Midnight Cowboy on lower water line<br />
L'Oreal Hydrofuge Voluminous Carbon Black Waterproof Mascara<br />
Half Lashes (for the outer half of the lashes to create fullness)<br />
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Lips:<br />
Mac Pro Longwear Lip Color in Unchanging<br />
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Enough talk...here are some pics!<br />
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Courtesy of <a href="http://melissaarlenaphotography.com/">Melissa Arlena</a></div>
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For Carrie, I kept the make up very simple. Some products I used include:<br />
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Face:<br />
L'Oreal Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream in Fair<br />
Make Up Forever Microfinish Powder<br />
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Lips:<br />
Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Sweet Violet<br />
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I can't wait to get more pictures, which will be available in a couple weeks!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392186376176266722.post-89671075813096088692013-02-26T10:21:00.001-05:002013-02-26T10:47:11.434-05:00Danber in December I had to pleasure of traveling to New Orleans in December to celebrate the marriage of Amber and Dane! Carrie and I had a BLAST on this trip as we do every time we are in New Orleans. Danber's wedding gave us the great excuse of staying in New Orleans for New Years Eve as well! <br />
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Amber needed an impromptu make up artist for the rehearsal dinner, so I grabbed the ridiculous amount of make up I brought on the trip and headed to her house. She was looking for a natural cat eye liner, which I was a bit nervous about at first. I can whip up liquid liner on myself no problem, but had only practiced a few times on other people (Thanks Julia and Carrie!) The practice runs had not gone so smoothly, but I was determined to get it right under pressure. I (and Amber) was very pleased with the outcome! The one (great) thing about doing make up on your friends is you can use your own products. I don't recommend it if you are trying to go professional, but I've gotten away from the formal atmosphere of make up. On a whim you gotta use what you have!<br />
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The wedding was BEAUTIFUL at the historic <a href="http://www.rosysjazzhall.com/">Rosy's Jazz Hall</a>. Great food, great people, great drinks, great time! The wedding and reception was followed by the most awesome bar I've ever been to called <a href="http://www.thehotelmodern.com/bellocq">Bellocq</a>. Adding to the awesomeness was that the bar was directly next to our hotel, SCORE! </div>
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Off I went to Austin October 4th to be taken in by the generous Mr. and Mrs. Fitch for the wedding weekend! When I received Michelle's zealous wedding itinerary the day before THE DAY, I knew we might have some problems. Let's just say the schedule went in 10 minute increments.......for several hours...........with no cushion time. Now for anyone who has ever been behind the scenes at a wedding, you can pretty much guarantee this thing was going up in flames around 9:47am for a 6pm wedding. BUT, I was just there for support and make up when the time came! <br />
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So, I arrive at the beautiful <a href="http://umlaufsculpture.org/gardenparty/">Umlauf Sculpture Garden</a> thirty minutes late due to heavy rush hour traffic (which luckily was right on time for the running-behind-schedule wedding party **INSERT LARGE SIGH OF RELIEF**). I begin with the first beautiful bride, Sarah! Unfortunately, we had not had time for a consult prior to the actual big day, so I show her some colors I plan on using and insert the general disclaimer of "We can always start over if you don't like it". The beauty about make up is if you screw up, you can take it off and start again. I'm not doling out tattoos here, people. But, generally speaking, you don't want to be the cause of tears on someone's wedding day. Well, Sarah cried alright but they were happy tears! WHEW! LARGER SIGH OF RELIEF!<br />
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Seriously, could she be any cuter!? Alright, one bride down and one to go at this point. But, where is Michelle?! I finally track her down in the garden frantically getting things prepared. After I drag her into the bridal room, we do a hands-over-eyes switcharoo to get Sarah out of the bathroom and Michelle in so I can start her make up. Michelle wanted a simpler look and gave me a generous ten minutes (WHAT?!) do complete the make up she would wear for the biggest day of her life. Profuse sweating has now begun. After we finished in a jiffy while also trying to get Michelle to relax in the process, she rushed off to get this party started!! Second bride challenge a success! Now, where's my cocktail?</div>
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Their wedding was BEAUTIFUL and I cried more tears of joy than the wedding party combined. Congratulations and I love you both!</div>
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Here are some photos of Rebecca Fitch and I galavanting around the beautiful city of Austin. I also bought some authentic Texas boots, which I have not removed for months. </div>
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Just cooking up lunch for wedding guests at the <a href="http://www.saltlickbbq.com/">Salt Lick</a></div>
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Afternoon hike with Rebecca</div>
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Yes, this is for adults too. It was an awesome ride around Zilker Park!</div>
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Random fun with the brides on my last night!</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392186376176266722.post-18905476121926411842011-11-08T20:14:00.000-05:002011-11-08T20:14:44.142-05:00BreakI regret to inform that I will be taking a small break from Les Temps Nouveaux. My life has been CRAZY with work, school, and all the happenings of the holidays right now. I will be posting, but will not continue Tuesday Tips until my life has some kind of regularity. Thanks for following and feel free to contact me with any questions! Love, MaryUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392186376176266722.post-54387758074603165782011-11-01T10:36:00.000-04:002011-11-01T10:36:06.012-04:00Tuesday Tip!I fell upon these You Tube channels a while back and I love them. The Luxy sisters are two young entrepreneurs that started their own hair extension line. They have a hair channel with different styling options and tips. They also have a beauty channel that had makeup tutorials and outfits of the day. Check them out! Their extension line can be found <a href="http://www.luxyhair.com/">HERE</a>.<br />
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Pop Art....COMPLETELY AWESOME! May be time consuming. Check out a progression of make up application <a href="http://illusion.scene360.com/painting/5617/the-real-life-lichtenstein-comic-girl/">HERE</a>.<br />
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Zipper face. Seriousy, going to give me nightmares but is actually pretty easy to do. The basic idea is glue a zipper on your face, paint it flesh tone, then use a dark red lipstick to paint in the middle. Add vaseline for the shine effect and done!<br />
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Beautiful fairy or mermaid make up. This look uses silver glitter on the lids and rhinestones.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392186376176266722.post-57568205885803388972011-10-18T21:42:00.000-04:002011-10-18T21:42:41.777-04:00Another Video!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Watch me be awkward on camera in this new video about my new EyesLipsFace products! Please comment or like after watching! Thanks!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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If you wear warm tones and nudes, get brown natural looking lashes. A good example of natural looking false eyelashes is Quinn Fabray (Dianna Agron) on Glee. She is using a half set (the outer lashes only), which gives a natural look of very flirty, long lashes. If you want a bolder look or wear black eyeliner, buy black lashes.<br />
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Lashes come in full sets, clumps, or individual lashes. I would recommend the full set for beginners because individual lashes take time and skill to apply. <br />
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1. Apply your eye makeup as normal, leaving your lash application for the last step.<br />
2. Measure the lashes for your eye. The lashes should start where your natural lashes begin and end half a centimeter or so before your natural lashes end. If you put false lashes all the way to the end of your natural lashes, it creates a drooping effect.<br />
3. Apply a THIN layer of eyelash glue (can be clear, black, or waterproof depending on your preference) to the eyelashes.<br />
4. Place the eyelashes on top of your natural lashes as close to the lash line as possible. Hold in place for several seconds.<br />
5. Mascara is optional, but sometimes a coat after application can help blend your natural lashes with the false set. <br />
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I buy most of my lashes from Sally Hansen, but they can be found at any beauty supply store.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392186376176266722.post-11071161787153378602011-10-16T11:13:00.001-04:002011-10-16T11:58:15.401-04:00Another Wedding!Ok, so I am not racking in the bridal bookings, but I was very excited when Carol agreed to hiring me as her makeup artist for her wedding! We were not able to do a consult due to distance, so I was a bit nervous about coming up with a plan. As I sat in my bathroom and tried multiple looks out on myself, I had to keep reminding myself of my bride. Carol was so laid back about the whole thing. She didn't have any specific look she was requesting so I took my liberties. I kept thinking natural! natural! natural! Carol does not wear makeup on a regular basis, so false eyelashes and black eyeliner were not going to be in her look. I settled on a look that was not too heavy and I let the eyeshadow do the work for me. Picking an eyeshadow with a lot of different tones helps cut down on all the layering and shading needed to achieve the same look. You can wear this color by itself, but it looks like several different shades. An example is <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/154/363/Eye-Shadow/index.tmpl">MAC eyeshadow in Woodwinked</a>. I also did a pink-based gloss to give a subtle look, but to also brighten up the eyes. Success!! She seemed to really like it and she looked gorgeous!<br />
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The overall experience was relaxing. I did her makeup upstairs next to a window, where we could overlook the setup that was taking place downstairs. Its always nice to give the bride a little time away from the chaos. I had so much fun at their wedding too! It was a beautiful, small wedding at their gorgeous farm house overlooking fields of corn. Amazing!<br />
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Here is a Living Social Deal for E.L.F makeup. Buy $15 and get $30 worth of makeup, which is a LOT of makeup for E.L.F. <br />
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The coupon is good towards two lines, Studio and Mineral. <br />
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Check out my <a href="http://lestempsnouveaux.blogspot.com/2011/08/tuesday-tip_09.html">recent review</a> on E.L.F products.<br />
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Happy Shopping!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392186376176266722.post-85134493656042233802011-10-11T07:00:00.001-04:002011-10-12T08:16:45.296-04:00Tuesday Tip!<div>Want to try some color instead of your always beige eyeshadow? Spice things up with these looks below without being called back to the 80s.<br />
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3. Go all over! To avoid looking like the 80s prom queen, stick to deeply pigmented colors that don't extend too far above your lid and line the lower lash line as well.<br />
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Use a braided headband that matches your color for a very glamorous look!<img height="378" id="il_fi" src="http://bestofbothworldsaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/jennifer-anniston-oscars-braid.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="378" /><br />
Part off a small section, french braid, and pin!<br />
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Tutorial? Yes, please!<br />
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The Lela Rose braid for the Spring 2011 show...LOVE!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392186376176266722.post-33417304863281290712011-09-27T07:00:00.004-04:002011-10-12T08:18:04.521-04:00Tuesday Tip!My favorite season is here.....FALL!!!! Oh, can't you smell the warm apple cider and pumpkin pie? Cozy up in your favorite pajamas and hideous wool socks (you know you own a pair) and check out the fall beauty trends this year!<br />
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1. Bold Lips and Pale Skin<br />
For all of us that didn't hit the beach for a tan! Reward your pale self and try this trend out soon!<br />
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I had been toying with the idea of making a few videos because some techniques are hard to explain. There are some great videos on YouTube, but I honestly can't stand listening to those people talk! So, all my videos will be music only. I had picked out two lovely songs to use and then YouTube squashed my dreams with their strict copyright laws. I had to opt for the generic iMovie songs. The video is actually the last half of a full length video I had made, but it was way to long. So, I chopped it in half to make one video about applying your foundation and the second about winged eyeliner. If you did not feel fulfilled with <a href="http://lestempsnouveaux.blogspot.com/2011/04/tuesday-tip_12.html">my post about winged eyeliner</a>, check out the Tuesday tip VIDEO this week! If people like the videos, I may make more so put in your requests now! Disclaimer: My awful hair is due to no power and no hot water.<br />
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They just arrived today! Check them out below! <br />
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Tinted Moisturizer: Congratulations if you have a wonderful skin complexion! You can get away with using tinted moisturizer as a base with a sheer mineral powder to finish the face. I use tinted moisturizer as my everyday mixed with some concealer on my red areas and under my eyes. <br />
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Cream Liquid: This is my go-to foundation. I mix it with a tinted moisturizer, which seems to give me enough coverage for a more formal occasion and be sweat-through proof. My current regimen is a small pea-size of Pixi Tint and Conceal (no longer sold in this version, but now <a href="http://www.pixibeauty.com/product.aspx?productMasterID=785">this version</a>) and one pump of <a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_GB/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Foundations-PRO-LUMI%C3%88RE-95650">Chanel Pro Lumiere</a> foundation. I cover with <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P61004&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=5737">Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil</a>. <br />
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Cream Base: Very heavy. This is usually only used for television or theater makeup, but may be useful to cover tattoos or dark birthmarks. <br />
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Spray Foundation: There are mixed feelings with makeup artists on this product. It sounds easy to apply but isn't. I would use it for body makeup more than facial makeup. It tends to look dry.<br />
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Airbrush Foundation: There is so much hype on airbrushing these days and many brides jump to airbrush makeup because even the word airbrush sounds tempting. I love the outcome of airbrush makeup, but I think the same look can be achieved with the right foundation brush at half the cost.<br />
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Mousse Foundation: This foundation is relatively light and could probably be used during the summer too. Most are silicone based, so I am not sure how they would do mixed with sweat.<br />
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The main tip for outdoor makeup is not too much powder. If you are sweating, blot your face with a handkerchief or paper towel (toilet paper or tissue will leave pieces behind so beware!). Don't add more makeup on top of sweat because it will cake. Choose an oil-free foundation or something mixed with moisturizer so your skin can breathe!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392186376176266722.post-66871925848488441222011-09-06T10:00:00.000-04:002013-10-21T18:12:04.320-04:00Tuesday Tip!Recently, I was asked about moisturizers. Many women with oily skin, or women moisturizing in the middle of summer, find their skin feeling greasy most of the time. There are several ways to avoid the greasy effect when moisturizing. <br />
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#1-If you have oily skin: Do you have problems with shine in the middle of the day? You probably have oily skin. Skip the moisturizer and use a primer! Or if you are stubborn like me and feel the need to use a heavy moisturizer with sunscreen, use <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P173647&categoryId=B70">blotting pads</a> in the middle of the day to dab off excess oil. <br />
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#2-If you have dry skin, but find your moisturizer leaves an oily sheen: Use an oil-free moisturizer! A great buy is <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/178/352/Oil-Control-Lotion/index.tmpl">Mac Oil Control Lotion</a>. This moisturizer is oil-free and dries to a matte finish leaving your skin fresh for makeup application or bare for a natural look.<br />
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#3 My skin feels oily any time of the year: Exfoliate! If your skin is always feeling greasy, you may not be cleaning your skin well enough. Use a good facial cleanser and exfoliate regularly (at least once a week).Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392186376176266722.post-39708302756842897832011-08-30T10:00:00.000-04:002011-08-30T10:00:03.689-04:00Tuesday Tip!What the Brush?!?<br />
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Ever been perusing the make up brush aisle and said "That brush looks great, but what the heck would I do with it?" Here is a guide to the brushes that may look a bit odd at first.<br />
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Precision Sponge- Ok, technically not a brush. The sponge is great for applying liquid foundation, cream blush, or concealer. It gives an even application and reduces streaking sometimes left behind by foundation brushes.<br />
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<img alt="Precision Sponge" height="200" src="http://a248.g.akamai.net/7/248/8278/20090625030109/www.sephora.com/assets/dyn/product/P243309/P243309_hero.jpg" width="200" /><br />
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Kabuki Brush- Is this for traveling? It could be! These brushes gained more awareness when Bare Minerals commercials used them to apply their products. They are great for picking up loose powder and buffing it into the skin for an even, smooth application.<br />
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<img alt="Classic Kabuki Brush #50" src="http://a248.g.akamai.net/7/248/8278/20070618180043/www.sephora.com/assets/dyn/product/P188224/P188224_hero.jpg" /><br />
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Fan Brush- This odd little thing is not for make up application at all! It's actually used more like a broom for your face. It helps "fan" away fall out (the eyeshadow that ends up on your cheek and not on your eyelid) from underneath the eyes. I just use my big powder brush for this and it works just fine.<br />
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<img alt="Pro Natural Fan Brush #43" src="http://a248.g.akamai.net/7/248/8278/20090409031550/www.sephora.com/assets/dyn/product/P148009/P148009_hero.jpg" /><br />
Angled Brush- Mine's broken! Oh wait, it's is supposed to be like that! This angled brush is the same eyeliner brush you've been using to apply your liquid eyeliner, but it is angled for easier application.<br />
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<img alt="Pro Angled Eyeliner Brush #23" src="http://a248.g.akamai.net/7/248/8278/20090409031550/www.sephora.com/assets/dyn/product/P183727/P183727_hero.jpg" /><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392186376176266722.post-26738116342748529612011-08-24T09:03:00.000-04:002011-08-24T09:05:02.566-04:00The Big GigAfter Jessica graciously allowed me to do her make up for her <a href="http://lestempsnouveaux.blogspot.com/2011/05/my-first-official-client.html">engagement photos</a>, she hired me for her wedding! I was totally thrilled to get a big event like this even if I was still not charging for my services. Due to my perfectionism, I do not want to charge until I am confident in my abilities. Jessica offered my services to her bridal party and, to my surprise, six people jumped on the bandwagon! Oh, I really had myself up a creek at that point. No turning back now! Jessica came over to my house with one of her bridesmaids a week before the wedding for her consult. I was much more relaxed this time around, which was probably better for everyone. The consult went rather smoothly and I did get through two different looks on each eye this time! We decided on an overall look and everyone was so excited! The lip color I had picked for her was a perfect fit! Maybe practice does make perfect. <br />
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The night before the wedding I was probably as giddy as the bride. I was pacing and knew I was rambling up a storm to Carrie (who did very well at not strangling me at any point during my manic phases). Several thoughts were going through my head at this point. Maybe I took on too many people? Seven women was a lot for my first wedding! What if I am slower than I planned for and run out of time? Can I create six different looks with no preparation ahead of time? I nabbed Carrie while she was relaxing on the couch and tried out a couple techniques that are still shaky. They were all making her look slightly gothic and were not boosting my confidence in the least. I went to bed hoping for the best.<br />
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I arrived at The Terrell House a couple minutes late; went in and set up my space. They had a great small bedroom with a table and chair that was right next to the window. I had been hoping for natural light because make up is always easiest to apply in natural light. I met a few people and everyone was busy getting ready and going off to hair appointments, which I was glad about cause I didn't want to be the center of everyone's focus. Ready (no), Set (wait!), GO!<br />
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Mother of the Bride: I have had the least practice with mature skin, so this was a challenge to start off with MOB, but in this scenario, you have to be able to roll with anything. She was so kind and my nerves were not showing up in my voice. She wasn't a big make up wearer, so I decided to take a lighter approach. As I did her make up I tried to remember all my mature skin tips (not too much product, really really blend well, no harsh eyeliner, not too glossy on the lips). The hardest part was mixing a custom lip color, but I think this is my knack because I mixed customs for almost every girl that day.<br />
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Aunt of the Bride: I have not had much experience doing makeup on women with blonde hair, so this was a challenge. For some reason, my go to color combos don't work on blondes, but I think we achieved a great look! She was specific in her needs, which helped me because requests are always easier to me than people saying "whatever you want". She complimented my blog and I was so thankful! Most times, it seems like I am talking to myself so whenever people say they enjoy certain posts I think I've done my job.<br />
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Bridesmaid #1: We did a little chatting about what kind of make up she wears everyday, which is helpful because I know how much or little I can do. She had a request for a certain look and I was relieved because it wasn't overly complicated. For some reason I had imagined people requesting ridiculous looks the night before (Amy Winehouse anyone?). She had brought her own false eyelashes so I gave them a quick trim and we were done! She looked really good! Even I was impressed with myself. Whew!<br />
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Bridesmaid #2 Dang! Another blonde. Ok, moving on. Things were definitely getting smoother and I didn't look or feel as nervous as the beginning of this session. Pulling out a different look for each girl/woman wasn't as hard as I had imagined. All went well!<br />
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Bridesmaid #3 I had been eyeing her beautiful red hair since the engagement party and already knew I wanted to do bright red lips. Thankfully, she agreed to it! She said she had only done red lips once and it wasn't full on RED. Looking back, for as long as I had wanted to do red lips on her I didn't come with the supplies I should have ( lip liner, appropriate red for her shade). If I had done better with the preparation, they would have lasted all night...alas...we got most of the night out of them so I was ok with it. I custom mixed a red for her from my lipstick palette and I was super impressed. She seemed to really like it too! Score!<br />
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Bridesmaid #4 I knew this bridesmaid the best, so I was probably the most nervous. What if she doesn't like it? We know each other personally so I didn't know how she would feel about me being so into her personal space also. People don't realize how vulnerable you have to be to have someone do your makeup. Not only do they see you without any makeup on, but they are all up in your personal space. She was very happy and very pleasant with which to work! I was running behind so she ended up doing her mascara on her own, but came back to get a lip color picked out, which I took as a big compliment! (meaning she must have liked the rest of it and trusted me enough to not screw up the lip color) <br />
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Ok, need to admit something at this point in the day. During Bridesmaid #4, I was starting to get VERY dizzy. I had eaten some lunch and been drinking water, but maybe all the standing? It was major dizziness mixed with a little nausea. I am sure that no one there noticed anything, but I felt like crap....and who is left but the most important person THE BRIDE!!! Somehow, I was able to push it to the back of my mind for the finale.<br />
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The Bride: Jess and I had a consult prior to this day, so I had my guide sheet ready to use. The mistakes I had made or steps I had forgotten during the engagement session were fixed and I was ready! As I went through putting on her makeup, I really felt great about the way it was turning out. The bridesmaids would come in and ohh and ahhh every now and again and it was a lot of fun! The photographer showed up and snapped a couple action shots. I was really feeling like a professional! I had really encouraged Jess to use the lip color that we did and I am so glad because she looked amazing! We also used fake eyelashes and that was a good choice because her eyes stood out just the right amount. <br />
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After I packed up my stuff and got into my car, I felt awesome mentally and horrible physically. I stopped on the way home to pick up a gatorade and laid on the couch until the wedding. I guess five+ hours of standing on your feet and concentrating on fine details would make anyone feel like crap. But, I did it and I was happy with my work and everyone was happy with their makeup. Success!!<br />
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Check out the great pictures below! Thanks to <a href="http://www.mailelaniphotography.com/">Maile</a> for her great photography and Jess for letting me be a part of her wedding!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392186376176266722.post-38052749183584428232011-08-23T10:00:00.000-04:002011-08-23T10:00:04.226-04:00Tuesday Tip!I love getting manicures! I don't love getting in the car, waiting in line, watching the tech rush through my manicure to get to the other ten people in line, not being able to relax because of the noise level, trying to understand what the tech is asking me (true and you know it), and enduring the awful massage chair (I think they put bowling balls under some leather and call it a massage but it more feels like I am getting punched in the back for thirty minutes.<br />
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SO! Here is the process for a DIY manicure (use same steps for pedicure but apply polish to toes).<br />
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Turn on some music!<br />
Soak: Put warm soapy water in a bowl, add scented oils or anything that smells good. Rest for five minutes to soften cuticles.<br />
Trim: Push your cuticles back and trim them up with cuticle trimmers.<br />
Cut: Clip nails to desired length.<br />
Shape: Use nail file to shape nails square or round (sharp points if you are Lady Gaga) using a back and forth motion, then buff the surface of the nail. I bought a four sided buffer (buffs, shines, and files two different ways) from Walmart and I love it! <br />
Moisturize: Rub a thick moisturizer (or any lotion you have on hand) on your hands and forearms and brush cuticle oil over your nails. Relax for a few minutes.<br />
Prep: Wash your hands to remove oils.<br />
1st coat: One base coat.<br />
2nd coat: One coat of your designated color.<br />
3rd coat: Second coat of your designated color.<br />
4th coat: Top coat.<br />
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All done! <br />
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Not so good at the painting part? Try <a href="http://www.target.com/Sally-Hansen-Salon-Effects-Electric/dp/B004N241PQ/ref=in_de_detail-item-display">Sally Hansen Salon Effects</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392186376176266722.post-42935348060757306072011-08-16T10:00:00.000-04:002011-08-16T20:46:10.738-04:00Tuesday Tip!Budget-Friendly Make Up Part DEUX!!<br />
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There are a lot of great companies out there for people on a budget. Besides perusing the local cosmetics aisle, here are a few companies that fill your make up bag without emptying your bank account. These posts may be due to the fact that I just took a HUGE dive in my income by going back to school. Currently unemployed, I am doing a lot more browsing than buying. There is one saying that comes to mind frequently these days, "This too shall pass" and, WHEW, am I not looking for that lipstick-er-light at the end of the tunnel.<br />
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<a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/section.jhtml?categoryId=C510">Sephora Brand Products</a><br />
I have tried many Sephora products over the years, meaning the products made by Sephora (not the brands that are carried in their stores and also carry a hefty price tag with their brand name). My favorites from the Sephora line include <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P235502&categoryId=S10505&shouldPaginate=true">Nano Eyeliner</a>, which I have in a bunch of colors (Iced Brown, Pearl Beige, and Wild Spirit to name a few). At $5 per pencil, you will love them too!<br />
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<a href="http://www.coastalscents.com/cfwebstore/index.cfm">Coastal Scents </a><br />
When I wanted to start doing make up professionally, I turned to this company to start my kit. You can purchase a TON of make up for a small price if you want to start a business. Once your biz picks up and turns a profit, you can switch to higher quality products. My favorite from Coastal Scents are my <a href="http://www.coastalscents.com/cfwebstore/index.cfm/product/2136_122/combo-set-5.cfm">eyeshadow palettes</a>. Each palette contains 88 colors, which is a steal at $18.95. The more palettes you buy, the more you save (I got four!). My favorite palette has to be the Warm Palette because it is full of neutrals (browns and nudes), which I wear most often. Each palette comes with matte (no shine or sparkle), satin (mild shine), or sparkle (high shine, visible sparkles seen in shadow) shades. With every eyeshadow bought on a budget, I notice more fall out (product that falls down on your face instead of staying put on your eyelid) and a bit of a chalky texture to some colors. Make sure to prep your eyelids with primer or foundation to avoid these two complications.<br />
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<a href="http://www.sigmabeauty.com/">Sigma Beauty</a><br />
I have bought many brushes from Sigma, all for a bargain. Lately, I have been mad at my F30 (the large powder brush). It was behaving for a long time and just started shedding like a cat in the middle of summer. Bristles are everywhere when I am done applying my powder, even though I wash it regularly (washing usually solves a shedding brush problem). All the other brushes I have bought have been great. I own most of the eye brushes and my favorite is the E40 (Tapered Blending Brush) at $9. In my honest opinion (despite how much I love these brushes), brushes may be one of the make up items you want to spend money on. I am getting a new powder brush as soon as I can! If you take care of your brushes, they could literally last a decade or more. The brushes I have purchased from MAC have been heavenly.<br />
Sigma came out with some eyeshadow palettes recently that have been compared to MAC eyeshadows in quality (which is a big compliment to Sigma). Plus, the packaging is ADORABLE!<br />
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<a href="http://www.ulta.com/">Ulta Cosmetics</a><br />
I am not sure about any of the make up, but I love their nail polishes! Anywhere from $2-$7.50, the colors are true to the color in the bottle (not the case for Urban Outfitters nail polish). They even have a nail polish to make any color matte! Matte nails are all the rage right now and you can use it over top of any brand of nail polish. Comment if you have used any of Ulta's cosmetics and let me know what you think!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392186376176266722.post-61819412904152388412011-08-09T11:33:00.000-04:002011-08-09T11:33:55.976-04:001000 Views!Anyone that has a blog will understand (or won't) how obsessed you become with checking your blog stats! The blog stats show you how many people have viewed your blog in a day, week, and month. It even graphs the trends! Les Temps Nouveaux has finally hit the big grand mark! <br />
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Thank you to everyone who has been following! My business has been a slow start but thanks for all who were entertained by tips and random experiences!<br />
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