{Purple + Gray + Yellow Inspiration} Habesha Garden Romance Styling Shoot at Meridian Hill Park!

  In 2013 I had the opportunity to plan and coordinate over ten weddings, twenty special events and my very first styling shoot! This shoot was inspired by my love for gardens and the 2013 trend of outdoor weddings that was very popular among couples everywhere so what better place than Meridian Hill Park.

A couple of months ago I had the idea to do the "Garden Romance" Styling Shoot with some great vendors at Meridian Hill Park, a structured urban park located in the Washington, D.C. neighborhood of Columbia Heights. The place is filled with beautiful areas like a cascading fountain, overlooking ledges, gorgeous landscape and much more! I wanted to photograph a young Ethiopian couple so my team and I enlisted in the talents of up and coming models, Alem & Samuel who were great to work with!

Our amazing stylist, Erica Joi from Distinctiv Style knew my color palette and vision and found the perfect bridal boutique in Old Town Alexandria named Ellie's Bridal to pick out a stunning long & lace gown which was very popular all over the bridal salons last year. The gown was also accompanied by long, traditional veil, which we also saw popular with our Favored Brides! The groom's attire was from Savvy Formalwear who has also dressed some of my past clients with great attention to detail and I think they hit the mark with this modern light gray suit and vest combination. The purple tie and handkerchief were the perfect palette addition to finish the look.

Creative Team:

• Bride & Groom Models – Alem Kifle & Samuel Zeleke
• Photography – Damion Miller Photography
• Venue – Meridian Hill Park
• Shoot Styling & Florals - Favored by Yodit Events
• Jewelry & Attire Styling - Distinctiv Style
• Wedding Gown & Veil – Ellie's Bridal Boutique in Old Town Alexandria, VA
• Groom’s Attire – Savvi Formalwear by Sarno & Son Tuxedos
• Makeup - Makeup by Fifi
• Hair - Yene Damtew

Spring Into Classic Makeup!

 

Hola Beauties!

Here is a makeup look I did for a commercial shoot. What a beautiful canvas she was! Spring is all about clean, classic makeup that wears from day to night. Here are some quick tips on how you can re-create this effortless look:

1.) Cleanse, moisturize and apply sunscreen with an SPF of at least 45 to your face.

2.) Use a tinted moisturizer or "BB Cream" which gives you light-medium coverage that is easy to wear and sheer in coverage.

3.) When choosing an eye shadow, use something that is neutral (meaning it is light in color and has a pink or peach undertone, never brown)

4.) Always use lots of mascara, 2-3 coats to be exact! (this will be the focus of your eyes, your eye shadow is solely there to compliment your mascara essentially)

5.) Choose a neutral blush (again something with a pink or peach undertone)

6.) Finish your fresh, spring look with a hydrating sheer lipstick of gloss.

VOILA! Here's to Putting Your Best Face Forward this Spring/Summer!