At Design Visage we take Team Building a little differently. Although we work together throughout the year, our focus is always on our bride and the bridal party. We have to make it a point to come together as a group to stay connected and get that personal time that can not be achieved via weddings on the weekend or Facebook.

We choose different activities for different reasons. 

White water rafting – To build trust and teamwork. Definitely a crazy day, no one wanted to end up in the water so you have to take care of each other to stay in the boat.

Sometimes our team building includes work. Here we all got together to make a VIP group of coordinators beautiful in LA. Our artists are always there when we need them.

The team can not always get together at the same time.

Individually we can bond as well. Here we participated in a yoga rave.

The adventures of the Design Visage Divas included this fun outing to hot air balloon in Del Mar! Never made it off the ground but that’s a whole other story.

Our artists give their time throughout the year.

This year we gave our time to Wish Upon a Wedding and celebrated at the annual Gala.

We generally close the busy wedding season with a gathering in December to reflect

and look forward to a prosperous New Year. A gondola ride to see the holiday lights.

Can’t say it is all work and no play with a break in the photo booth!

And again although the ladies were meeting new brides at the Love Tour they are able to spend valuable time together.

The next adventure for the Design Visage Divas…a cruise. That’s right, we are heading out for fun in the sun. We will play, relax, laugh and maybe even cry. Tears of joy and graditude for the amazing women we work with everyday. 

For us, team building is our way of staying connected and understanding who our artists are. We want to keep them inspired and motivated to always do an amazing job.

I feel our efforts are reflected in the work they do and the phenomenal reviews we get from our brides. A Design Visage artist is a woman of integrity, professionalism, artistry and compassion. 

To ALL our DV Divas (including those not pictured above)…

Each of you are kind, loving and passionate women. You are beyond talented and creative! You are incredible, mothers, teacher and friends.

Thank you for being the women you are! You make it possible for us to enjoy what we do everyday.

Warmest,

Caren & Summer

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Typically we use only professional makeup products. Although a few months back one of our stylists Georgia told me about Elf products. Eyes, Lips and Face. She was raving about the strip lashes. They are $1.00 each and let me tell you they are pretty fantastic. Compared to a set of Mac lashes at $15.00 and above, you can save quite a bit. I do have to say they are a one time use lash. I went online to see the Elf products and had a terrific time spending $50.00 to get my free shipping. When my package arrived it was like Christmas, full of toys. How could this be a good product if it is so cheap. So the Design Visage artists put it to the test. Gotta say many of the Elf products pass the test.

Here are the winners

Elf loose shimmer shadows: our favorite colors are golden and angelic. Awesome for highlighting the eye or cheekbone

The mineral powder booster: favorite color shimmer. Compares to top minerals, for a whole lot less dough

Strip lashes, there wonderful. Toss the glue and use a professional one.

Not all the products are great, but for a $1.00 to $5.00 a product, its worth the chance. You can find Elf products at some Target stores or www.eyeslipsface.com Check back for more updates on our favorite products.

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This is one blog to follow…….

Holly is the author of several bridal books and coordinated hundreds of weddings in Southern California prior to moving to Northern Calif….her wit and knowledge of wedding etiquette are unmatched.

need hair and make-up for your wedding…call me 800 603-1383  Caren

Heather chose Design Visage Lauren to beautify her for the engagement photos below and Lauren will also be there on Sat to make Heather shine….

wedding hair and make-up

Are they not just the cutest couple???

Engagement Hairstyle:

• Heather has beautiful hair…although as hair artists do, they make it even better. First Lauren added highlight and low lights to Heathers hair (yes we do fabulous color her at Design Visage as well)
• Second, Lauren added a few wefts of real hair extensions that were colored to match Heather’s Hair
• Lauren then curled all Heather’s hair with a 1 1/2 inch iron….running her fingers through it after it was set….a slight tease on the top
• Bangs were slightly curled to the side….add a hair jewel and waaala…perfect look

Engagement make-up:

• Heather has stunning eyes and she is not afraid of making them up….which was fun for Lauren since she loooooves make-up.
• The eye shadows were several shades of plums…brings out a blue eye…a thicker black liner on top that was extended outside the eye to enlarge the eye
• Lips and cheeks….natural tones of Heather’s own cheek and lip color

Stay tuned for the wedding photos……

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Sarah and Daniel were married at the Montage Resort last year. Sarah’s family were due to fly in from the east coast for the festivities. Then a huge storm and all flights were canceled. What to do…..can you imagine the decision….go on with the wedding without your family…postpone the wedding…just a day prior. Well with some long phone conversations Sarah’s family gave her their blessing and she did walk down the isle and marry Daniel. They are such a beautiful couple and we wish them a lifetime of happy days and warm moments.

Happiness is where we find it, but rarely where we seek it.
J. Petit Senn

Beauty Tips and Trends….a long time ago!

THEN: A SUNTAN WAS THE SIGN OF HEALTH AND STATUS

In the 1920′s Coco Chanel came back from a vacation with bronzed skin. Like fashion today, it caught on and symbolized that one was wealthy enough to afford a leisurely outdoor life…so the bronzed beauty began. By the 1930′s sunlight was said to be the cure of many ailments, such as acne and tuberculosis. This was the “baby oil” fase that continued through the 1980.  I can remember lathering up in oil to lye in the sun and I have very fair skin…o the sunburns.

NOW: a little sun kissed face can look glorious, although even the slightest tan represents injury to your skin, your bodies largest organ. When you think about it a tan is your skins way of creating a protective layer to diminish further damage. Put that way…not so pretty. The vitamin D you receive just driving your car or walking into your house from the car completes your quota. Today, thank goodness, it is all about sunscreen. Consider an airbrush tan….

THEN: ACID EYEWASH AND LASH TRIMS FOR SPARKLING EYES

An article in the legendary McCalls magazine recommended a daily eyewash of Boracic acid with a few drops of Camphor in hot water to keep your peepers glittering. Topped off with a monthly lash trim.

NOW: Use a saline solution for the occasional eye irritation and forgo the trimming for a lash supplement such as Revtilash. Yes it really works. Some do have to trim their lashes after a few months.

THEN: Sleep with a meat muslin mask for a young looking complexion. Place lean strips of beef over the entire face leaving a hole for eyes and nose. Secure with the muslin and leave on over night.

NOW: Although the concept is correct, there are less messy to give your skin a dose of moisture and protein. From yam facials to seaweed masks, you can keep your complexion looking lush with an esthetician or a Jar.

THEN: DARKEN YOUR LASHES WITH VASELINE AND COAL DUST.

NOW: Although still used in some rural areas, we now have the modern day mascara. The founder of Maybelline, T. L. Williams observed his sister with this Vaseline/coal routine. In 1912 he came out with a cake mascara and by the early 1950′s the tube mascaras were on the market.

THEN: THE THICKER THE CREAM THE BETTER THE HYDRATION. Women used to slather their faces with the thickest cream possible and sleep with them overnight.

NOW: More does not mean more hydration. In fact heavier creams can create a barrier on the face and actually lock out moisture leaving all the dead skin cells and creating a dryer skin texture. Serums and light weight creams created for your skin type will do the trick.

I hope you found this interesting and amusing. I did.

For Things to Change You’ve Got To Change, Otherwise, Nothing Much Will Change.

Jim Rohn

Fun was had by all…..and everyone left with terrific hair.

Alterna has been a great inspiration for Design Visage always sending their master educators. We as a company are committed to consistent education for our professional and personal lives. 

Insist on yourself. Never imitate.
Ralph Waldo Emerson