Beauty Hair

Post Gym Beauty

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Looking good post gym, can be a bit of a challenge.  It gets especially tricky, if you have to be at work and only have a few minutes to get ready.  Thankfully, we've put together a few of our favorite products that will have you looking office ready in no time.

1. No time for a shower, no worries.  Instead, use a few oil blotting papers, to absorb excess oils.  The Tatcha oil blotting papers are a must have in your gym bag.  They are formulated without parabens, sulfates, and pthalates. They'll prep the skin, so your face makeup will lay evenly.

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2. The It Cosmetics CC Cream is great if you're in a rush.  This full coverage cream is infused with serums and spf. No need to worry about packing extra products in your gym bag.

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3. Add a little color back into your lips and cheeks with the Benefit Benetint Lip and Cheek Stain.  This multitasking product can easily be dapped onto your lips and cheeks for a healthy looking flush. 

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4. Lastly, give your roots a spritz with a dry shampoo. We recommend the Bumble and Bumble Pret-a Powder Dry Shampoo. This spray is formulated with pink clay to absorb any excess oils left over from your workout.  

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Kristin Ess for Target

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Target is great for many things including clothes, home décor, and even the boring stuff like toilet paper.  Did you know it could also be your greatest beauty destination?  Kristen Ess, celebrity hairdresser to the stars, recently launched her line of hair care products with Target.  If you’re not familiar with Kristin’s work, then you should be.  Her clients include Lucy Hale, Jenna Dewan Tatum, and Lauren Conrad. 

 

We have been loving the line.  The products are great for creating that cool girl texture and you can’t beat the prices.  Next time you’re in target, pick up a few of her products and see for yourself.  We included a few of our favorites below. 

 

1.     Dry Finish Working Texture Spray

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 We recommend curling your hair then spraying this throughout the roots and ends to give you     some supermodel texture.

 

 

2.     Weightless Shine Working Serum

 

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This serum is perfect for adding shine and dimension to your hair without making it look greasy.  Put it on second day hair to revive your style.

 

 

3.     Working Texture Loose Styling Powder

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This powder is perfect for updos.  Tap a little bit on your hair to give some grip to your hair.  Your styles will definitely hold up through the entire night.

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Santa Barbara Succulents

Some gorgeous photos from a 2015 wedding by our artists Adrieanna and Sahar! Love seeing our artists at work! Photographer: Brandon & Erica Photography

Flowers: Margaret Joan Florals

Getting Ready Location: Upham Hotel

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It's a jungle out there!

An amazing shoot with an amazing crew. And best of all, the ANIMALS!! Photography: Caroline Tran

Dress: Robin Kaplin

Faerie Chair name card holders, heart lockets: Michelle Van Fleet

Florist, Event Design, + Production : Tricia Fountaine Design

Hand blown glass stem ware: Saul Alcaraz

Location: Dos Pueblos Ranch

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Flower Power!

A bridal inspired photoshoot we had the pleasure of working on a few years ago and I can't stop staring at them. I took so long to post because I couldn't choose! Thank you Jacqueline with Pilar Reflections for the amazing photos. Other amazing vendors involved:

Coordinators: True Blue Events/Wild Hearts Events

Flowers: Tenley Erin Young

Location: Santa Barbara Womens Club

 

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Another Beautiful Bride!

One of our beautiful Brides Janelle and her lovely husband Sean tied the knot this March at the Rincon Beach Club in Carpinteria. We had the pleasure of styling Janelle and her Bridesmaids Hair that morning at a rental home off Mission Canyon Road in Santa Barbara. Congrats to the both of you! Beautiful Photos by: Jacqueline Pilar of Pilar Reflections

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