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Frank Salas Photography/Wedding Hair and Makeup/Design Visage

My favorite memory of Sayeste: Sayeste had reserved her wedding with Design Visage.  I called her at work and explained that Design Visage had a new show on TLC called Wedding Day Makeover and if she would like to audition for the show.  She immediately said “YES” and I told her I would pass the information on to our production company. One minute later the phone rang, it was Sayeste, she asked me “Did you just ask me to be on a wedding show on TLC?”  I replied “Yes” and she said ” I thought so, but I wanted to make sure I was not dreaming!!”.

From that moment on….I was crossing my fingers that TLC would choose Sayeste to participate in Wedding Day Makeover. It came back as a “No” at first, why, because she was too pretty and they thought she would not be a good “makeover”. We encouraged, and finally a “YES”. I was soooo excited.

Design Visage Susie had a terrific time  ”making up” Sayeste.  She chose an elegant smoky eye and long red carpet locks.

Our friend and fantastic photographer Frank Salas was the photographer for the day. He was such a sport to work around all the film crew and still come up with these amazing shots.

Design Visage Susie did a hot makeup application on Sayeste. The thick liner with a bronze lid and lashes, lashes were the bridal makeup style.

Bridal hairstyle for Sayeste: Susie curled all her hair with a one and a half inch iron and let it set. After the hair was let down, Susie added extensions that were already curled. Susie ran her fingers through Sayeste’s hair to give it the loose sexy curl, and then loosely took each side up and gently pined it back. The result is a bridal hairstyle for the red carpet. Lots of spray to keep in place, keeping in mind to use a professional working spray that holds but does not leave the hair stiff.

Lisa Simpson was the pro that organized the day and kept it all running smoothly, like always. And the Hilton in Huntington Beach was amazing with all the details.

I know Sayeste felt like a movie star, she sure looked like one.


Design Visage had a blast with Sayeste and Wedding Day Makeover on TLC

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Barnet Photography/Ritz Carlton Dana Point/Wedding Hair and Make-up

What can I say about Alpha that you will not see immediately. She is absolutely gorgeous.


Jen was Alpha’s Design Visage artist and they spent several hours prior to the wedding trying at least 10 ten different hairstyles. The challenge for Alpha is that every style looked amazing. She also tried many different types of styles. In the end a classic bridal hairstyle and makeup was chosen and Jen returned after the ceremony to let Alpha’s lovely locks down and restyle her hair into a fun down bridal hairstyle.

Joe and Mirta Barnet, as always, recreated the day with the most fantastic photography. Alpha looks even better behind their camera! The setting was the Ritz Carlton in Dana Point, one of our favorite locations, and exquisitely organized by the talented Gail Garseau. When you have a team like this , you cannot go wrong.

The tea ceremony is such a lovely part of some of the Asian cultures.

Pink is back. You are going to see lots of pink in 2011, as well as lips and cheeks.

Alpha utilized Design Visage’s rent a headpiece and borrow a veil program. You can see this headpiece on Bridalmode.

Bridal Hairstyle: Jen used a 1 1/2 inch barrel curling iron and set Alpha’s hair. This was for the volume and gave Jen the ability style her hair with big ribbon curls. The front and sides were pulled back to show the ribbon headband. You have to have a beautiful face to be able to have the hair all off the face.

Bridal makeup: Jen wanted to enhance Alpha’s already perfect skin by adding a fresh dewy glow with mineral makeup. Jen used a peachy pink on the cheeks with a smoky eye using earth tones along with pinks highlighting inner corner of the eye and brow bone, which opens the eye area and adds a glow. Lips were a nude pouty pink. Topped with a sheer pink gloss.


Alpha looks like a princess here.

Thanks Alpha for letting Design Visage make you look like the princess you are……….

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Platinum Weddings by Kerrie/Ritz Carlton Dana Point/ Wedding Hair and Make-up

When Sarv called, I new immediately that Design Visage would have to be on the game.  She was a no muss no fuss kind of girl and knew exactly want she wanted, although was looking for just the right stylist to help her achieve her “look”.  Sarv arrived for her preview, computer in hand and power point presentation ready for Lauren. A few hours later Lauren and Sarv were good friends and most importantly Sarv looked stunning.

Sarv chose a classic wedding hairstyle. A swoop bang with very clean smooth updo. Since she is a classic beauty, I do believe she made the right choice.  Sarv’s dress and earring were so sparkly, she decided to add the bling to the back of the hairstyle.

Kerrie from Platinum Weddings by Kerrie definitely did just that, a “Platinum Wedding it was” .  The Ritz Carlton Dana Point was the setting.

For Sarv’s wedding makeup,  Design Visage Lauren did a classic eye, a warm contour pink highlights and lots of lashes.

Yes I believe stunning is the word to describe Sarv on her wedding day.

I love this part of a Persian Wedding, the honey exchange. From what I understand it is a symbol of starting your new life sweet. Let me know if I am wrong, or if there is more to it.

Design Visage is honored to have helped Sarv and all the bridesmaids look like this…….. and the wedding was featured on:

Style me Pretty:

http://www.stylemepretty.com/2010/11/18/fairytale-wedding-from-platinum-weddings-by-kerrie/

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Wedding Day Makeover/TLC/Design Visage

Finally after months of filming, Design Visage is proud to announce our new reality show on TLC.

Wedding Day Makeover airs weekdays at 11:30 and 5:30 and the Design Visage stylists made over 21 of the 50 brides you will see over the 1st season.

 The Show
Wedding Day Makeover shows how naturally beautiful brides-to-be leap out of their everyday looks and into something extraordinary for their most special day. Each bride with their closest confidants and personal hair and make-up stylists will devise a plan to “wow!” the man of their dreams on their wedding day with a look that is beautiful, elegant, and exceptionally out of the ordinary.
Some brides have a look that they have dreamed of since they were children, some brides’ family has an idea that they think is right for her, and others are looking for creative inspiration from the stylists, but they all put their thinking caps on to tackle the task of a lifetime.
With just a few sweeps of a blush brush and curling iron, these brides are able to see themselves in a different light and get the confidence to feel like the most beautiful woman in the room at their wedding.

Every bride has chaotic wedding-day events, and Wedding Day Makeover helps them to have one less stress, because with the stylist teams pre-wedding consultation, each bride knows what she will be transformed into on the big day.

Check back for more info on Wedding Day Makeover on TLC, and tune in weekdays at 11:30 and 5:30 to see the Design Visage stylists in action.

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Rancho Las Lomas/Wedding Hair and Make-Up/Scott Nelson Photography

Another stunning wedding at Rancho Las Lomasphotographed by my dear old friend Scott Nelson Photography (not that he is old…just dear). Elizabeth, as you will see is a beautiful bride…let’s take a look:

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Rancho Las Lomas is one of my favorite locations for a wedding….and Scott Nelson Photography really captured some terrific shots…

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Lauren, Elizabeth’s Design Visage artist created the look…

Wedding Hairstyle:

Wow 2009 was the year for the half updo, or you could say half down do. Anyway you look at it…lots of hair on the shoulders. Lauren created this romantic style with a 1 inch iron. She set the hair and then fingered out the curls to look natural. She pinned the sides softly and a side part for the front which adds a bit of elegance….

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Wedding Make-Up:

Elizabeth is fair complected (like me) so the brows add much to her look….Lauren defined her brows with a natural brow powder added browns and golds on the lid….a set of lashes and pop the eyes…wow.  Add a mauve lip and cheek and you have a stunning natural look for a georgeous blond.

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Scott Nelson Photography works alot at Rancho Las Lomas…so her has the inside scoop on the great photo opps…

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The half updo works for beautiful girlies at any age

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You can find the hair jewels on Bridalmodeall your bridal hair jewel needs.

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Thanks Elizabeth for allowing Design Visage to be a part of your day…

along with:

Scott Nelson Photography

Rancho Las Lomas

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