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Fantastic Hair Decor

Caren — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:23:07 +0000

We had a great time with this photo shoot. The wonder Steve from Forever Photography was behind the camera, and the lovely Lauren was the talent in front of the camera…..by the way she also did the hair and make-up!! Some great bridal make-up and wedding hairstyles….but check out this great hair fun.

The birdcage veils are such the fashion and so very fun.

The colored veiling and broach is one of my favorite looks…you can find all this on Bridalmode..and many more. Design Visage also has the entire line in our Newport Beach Salon.

Next we see the feathers…..fantastic for bridesmaids, brides and you can wear it again….cute with jeans

Now check out the fabulous headbands, yes elegant enough for the most sophisticated wedding, although cool enough for a night out.

And don’t forget the ear jewels

So if you are one of Design Visage’s brides, you will get the opportunity to try all the bridal hair accessories at your hair and make-up preview. But don’t fret…..if we do not have the pleasure of making you beautiful on your wedding day, call make an appointment and you can come in a try all the fun accessories as well.

“When one of your dreams come true, you begin to look at the others more carefully.”

Previews…Previews…Previews

Caren — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:05:16 +0000

Are you tired of the previews? I never tire of the fun that hair and make-up can create. I mentioned that the preview is the most challenging part of our job, but it is also one of the most scariest part of a brides wedding. So many brides come to the preview very cautious and nervous….I believe it is for a few reasons…1. Everyone has seen the bride that you do not even recognize at the wedding….who wants to be the bride that as she is walking down the isle many of the guests think they are at the wrong wedding. 2. The bride has been planning this moment since she was 5, and the hair and make-up are a very important part of the day…seems silly but you know if you hair looks good you feel good! And the photos on the wall for the next 20 years…you do not want to always look at them as say to yourself…what was I thinking? 3. Many brides are a bit intimidated by the artist, afraid this stylist is going to do something crazy on her and then not be able to say what you like and don’t like…thinking how you can do a quick getaway without causing a scene.

The Design Visage artists know all these concerns are are there for you without any ego but with loads of talent.

I just love love the new hair accessories. Brides are having so much fun with unique looks. You can see some terrific pieces on Bridalmode, Design Visage’s premiere wedding accessory site.

What you feel is what you are and what you are is beautiful.

Previews…Previews…Previews

admin — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:00:04 +0000

Wow we have the best brides…..it has been such a fun year so far. It’s been a while since we featured some of our bridal hair and make-up previews. Some choose bridal updo’s, some half updo’s and some all down…..let’s take look at some of Design Visage’s beautiful brides.

Both these lovely girls look fantastic with or without make-up but how incredible they will look on the wedding day. Each bride is wearing a hair piece from our Bridalmode collection.

Mahin a traditional Sofreh Aghed wedding

Caren — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:20:31 +0000

What a joy to meet Mahin. She and Tony were married February 14th at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach. Duke photography captured the day….check out his work….creative! Mahin and Tony chose to marry in a Iranian Traditional ceremony….Sofreh Aghed. Now from what I understand this Sofreh Aghed is part of everything…it is the traditions from the food to the decore. There are specialists who incorporate the old world traditions into each brides new world tastes. So interesting. This is the best part of living in the United States. Each of us being the same, although each bringing a different world of culture and traditions. LOVE IT.

Let’s enjoy some of Tony and Mahin’s day.

Lauren, Mahin’s Design Visage artist did a smoky eye…color all over the lid and a full eye liner. Mahin has big dark eyes, perfect for this make-up style. But as you will see, sill quite natural. They decided to do a half up hairstyle, with a sleek look. The finishing touch…a beautiful flower.

Lauren returned to Mahin for a second hairstyle. What a stunning couple!

Thanks Mahin for bringing Design Visage into your day……

If you wished to be loved, love.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca

How Cute

Caren — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:44:25 +0000

A few days ago we did a wonderful post on Naomi and Larry………. Their wedding was featured on the knot website and in the new Fall Knot Magazine. So Naomi saw our post and of course loved it……although today I received these photos. As per Naomi the wedding hairstyle and bridal make-up were so beautiful that the photos we featured did not do it justice……..WOW thanks Naomi we love to hear that you loved loved how beautiful you looked and felt. So let’s see a few more shots of Naomi.

Naomi I believe you were right……look at that fantastic hairstyle….brava Michelle (her DV artist).

Once again I want to thank Ryan Phillips Photography. We so loved being a part of Naomi’s wedding. The best part though, is that we get to see Naomi often as we beautify her brides. Thanks DNT Elite Events we love your brides.

If rain drops were kisses,I could send you showers. if hugs were seas i send you oceans. and if love was a person i send you me!!

ally qwerty

Bride in the Knot Magazine

Caren — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:43:58 +0000

Naomi and Larry were married last year, but we have been waiting to see the article in The Knot magazineto do our blog story. It was a special honor to have been chosen by Naomi for the bridal beauty, because she is a wedding coordinator and has worked with many vendors. So we feel privileged to have been a part of this unique day. Naomi is the N in DNT Elite events, and she is used to planning for all the others. In fact when we would call to confirm details about her wedding, she always had several other brides details to go over with us at the same time. WOW had did you do it! Ryan Phillips was the master photographer for the day. Lets see what they say in the magazine.

Naomi’s hair and make-up were very fun. She has great hair and Michelle ( her DV artist) did an intricate but loose updo. It was all out of her face, and a piece of artwork in the back. Naomi’s make-up was a natural look of neutrals, pinks and mauve’s. Just enough to bring out her features. WOW she looks fantastic.

Look how important a good bridesmaids is….. to touch up your lip gloss.

Naomi has great taste in shoes

Home made jam for all

Naomi and Larry were married in Ventura at the Eucalyptus Lane. Thanks Naomi for choosing Design Visage.

A man falls in LOVE through his eyes, a women through her ears.”

Sister finds the groom on Match

Caren — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:01:02 +0000

Angela and Steve were married in March…..but how did they meet? Angela’s sister wanted her to put a profile on Match. Well Angela liked the thought of meeting great men, but she is a teacher and was concerned that one of her students would see her in some way…it would be embarrassing and not too professional. So without her knowledge, her sister put a profile up and started interviewing men…or rather weeding out the no’s. When she saw Steve she had a conversation over e-mail and set up a date for Angela. Her sister and bother-in-law called….this is the time and date….you are going out with Steve. Angela is a pleas-er and did not want to disappoint, so she went. Good thing, 9 months later they were engaged. I just saw the movie “The Yes Man” and although I did not care much for the film, possible the message is true. Just show up!

Angela and Lauren, her Design Visage artist went with natural bridal make-up. Angela’s hair was a half up style adorned with a beautiful soft leather flower that she purchased at the salon. This is a very popular flower, you can see it on Bridalmode.com along with many other choices. They added extensions to her hair and lashes, just to add a bit of glamour and femininity. Looks fantastic.

This is the fabulous hair jewel that Angela wore in her hair…..find on Bridalmode. We just saw Angela today for a hair trim……school is out and she and Steve are on their way to Paris for the belated honeymoon….Thanks to Andy Pak for the photography.

“When you are in Love you can’t fall asleep because reality is better than your dreams.”

Dr Seuss

Bride breaks her leg

Caren — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:05:19 +0000

Yes the ultimate fear……Victoria, the bride, broke her leg 3 weeks prior to the wedding. And she is a doctor! She was working at a clinic..twisted her leg on a cobblestone street and ended up in a cast. Can you return one shoe?

Both the bride and her handsome groom, Cheng-han, are Internists. I think its wise for doctors to marry doctors….they can actually appreciate the schedule and responsibility of the career. Victoria’s dad is a OBGYN in the Newport Beach area so she comes from a family of medicine.

One of our favorite people coordinated the wedding Naomi Takahashi of D.N.T. Elite events along with her two partners Deanna and Tiffany. We actually had the pleasure of helping Naomi look beautiful for her wedding last year. Sae Lee was kind to send us the lovely photography. They were a sensational team of artists, along of course with Design Visage.

The wedding was held on May 16th at the Trump National Golf Club. Lets start with the engagement photos that were shot in San Diego by Sae Lee Photography, and beauty by Design Visage….then on to the wedding.

Heather, Victora’s DV artist chose a very natural look for the engagement photos…especially since Victoria does not wear a lot of make-up on a daily basis. For the wedding Heather went more dramatic on the eyes with a plum/brown shadow and a soft rosy cheek and lip. Victoria’s hairstyle was a half up. Very clean from the front and the back has a surprise design, created with a loose curl and the rest of her hair down and curled.

Look at those lashes….only her make-up artist knows for sure. Naomi, the coordinator, said that Victoria and Cheng-han were one of the most genuine and considerate couples she has ever met. The wedding party organized a fun game at the reception called “Who Will”. It was a series of questions on who was going to do what in the marriage…ie who will do the laundry, take out the trash, wear the pants. Yea wedding party for the creative fun!

A least her doctor removed the cast, replacing it with a boot for the wedding…yea

For fun I think Sae Lee should have taken a shot of just one shoe…..a funny memory. Maybe for me. Although the improtant thing that I always say to our brides….the only truely important thing on the wedding day is that he and you show up and commit your lives together…the rest is just fluff.

Thank you Victoria…we loved adding you to our family of beautiful brides.

“I love you, not only for what you are, But for what I am when I am with you.”
–Roy Croft

So excited to see Patty

Caren — Tue, 26 May 2009 15:50:50 +0000

This is a particular special blog…it is about my dear friend Patty. Patty and I met at the Gym a few year back…her body is a much better poster for exercise than mine, never the less in spin class we met. It was so exciting to see Patty when she first met Bob. They met on the Internet and Patty carried a copy of the profile photo of Bob in her purse. It was meant to be and soon there was a wedding in the plans. I had such a great time with Patty looking for the right gown. When it came time to discuss bridal day beauty……non other that Design Visage. There is a lot of pressure when your friend comes to your company to look fantastic. But I was confident we would not disappoint….look for yourself….

These 2 lovely ladies are Patty’s daughters Rachel and Taylor

And here we are the gym friends giving a toast to our dear friend Patty and her new man Bob

It was a beautiful backyard wedding with good friends, food and drink…..we all love you Patty and are so happy you found a good man like Bob.

Marriage is not a noun; it’s a verb. It isn’t something you get. It’s something you do. It’s the way you love your partner every day.

Barbara De Angelis

Design Visage with Lizzy and Mark at the Ebell

admin — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:46:42 +0000

Now Lizzy and Mark are a fun couple and you see what I mean as you look at the photos. It also says a lot about the photographer to capture the couples special personalities….Good job Jan Garcia Photography. The wedding was at the fantastic Ebell Club Long Beach…..a flash back in time. I LOVE this venue, you feel as if you are in another time and another place. Let ‘s take a look at how much fun Lizzy and Mark had on April 4th.

Do you see…..did they just have the best time on their wedding day. This is what it is all about. Marrying your best friend, don’t loose site of that ever….

Lauren Lizzy’s hair and make-up artist did a low loose style, with the flower it is perfect and the natural bridal make-up look that is unique to each Design Visage bride. Thanks for letting Design Visage help bring out the beauty in your day.

Life has taught us that love does not consist in gazing at each other but in looking outward together in the same direction.

Antoine De Saint-Exupery