Beauty Makeover with the Fabulous Jennie Fresa

Image by Anna Sawin Photography

I recently had the opportunity to spend the day with my dear friend Jennie Fresa (Jennie Fresa Beauty Library) as she accompanied me on a mission to make over my beauty bag and refresh my look, just in time for my big birthday. I have always had a great love of makeup, and find myself tagging page after page of new products in Lucky Magazine, always trying to mix up my look. As a result over the years I have collected a huge bag of makeup. Which was horrifying to Jennie, as I was reminded mascara only has a lifespan of 3 months, and I certainly had accumulated many different wands that were much older than that. My makeup bag was a mix of products that I had bought as a result of the advice of the pages of a magazine on what they thought I should try, not what would really be best for my skin tones, teary eyes, etc. Which seemed to work for the most part, until I spent the day with Jennie in a completely targeted personal shopping mission to find the right products specifically for me. It was truly an incredible experience and a very successful trip! I left with a full bag of new stuff; makeup, brushes, and eye gel. A complete makeover of my beauty regiment.

This is an experience that every woman should have, the extensive retail knowledge, advice and research of products Jennie has is amazing! She is not only the sweetest but is so super talented and passionate about what she does. With Mother's day this Sunday this would be the perfect gift!

Jennie Fresa Beauty Library
Beauty Image Consulting 1

Initial Consultation includes an evaluation of your lifestyle, beauty concerns and needs. We will determine how much time you have, how many products you want to use, the colors and textures that work for you, and how to organize your beauty essentials in an easy and effective way.

*Includes evaluation • cleaning • personal shopping

Beauty Image Consulting 2

Includes a makeup lesson and a step by step guide to help you achieve and maintain your new beauty routine, as well as one very personalized and organized makeup bag!

*Includes evaluation • cleaning • personal shopping • lesson • instruction sheet

*Seasonal Updates Available
For more information log onto Jennie Fresa's Beauty Library

Friday Business Cards.....Renovations & Rulers

Created by the SUPER talented Louise Fili.

Weddings The Creative Process

This past Sunday some of the areas best vendors came together to participate in our first bridal showcase, Weddings the Creative Process. A twist on the traditional bridal show. Vendors spoke throughout the day in intimate workshops about the creative process in planning a wedding, and creating a sensory experience for your guests. While not sitting in on a workshop guests had the opportunity to walk around the lower level of the winery and meet all of the vendors including Abby Larson of Style Me Pretty, our special guest speaker. As a bride you had the opportunity to plan your entire wedding in one afternoon amongst the amazing collection of talent that came together. It was a true collaboration! The air was filled with such an incredible energy throughout the day despite the rain.

The event also helped to raise money, 100% of ticket sales, for a cause that is near and dear to our hearts, the Life is Good Kids Foundation. Everyone is already asking when the next one will be. Stay tuned!

True & WessonWeddings the Creative Process Crew with Abby Larson of Style Me Pretty

True, Abby, Yumiko, Wesson (hosts of the event)Abby Larson's Workshop, Finding Inspiration EverywherePhotobooth Planet, an amazing way to create a guest book with lasting memories and a whole lot of fun.

Jennie Fresa Beauty Library, and my assistant Adrienne, "The sense of touch--the application process of makeup for your wedding day."

The White Dress by the Shore illustrates how to wear one dress many different ways using accessories

Twobirds bridesmaid, and bridal model Ruth illustrate how to wear this incredible dress in more than 8 different wrapped styles

Yumiko of Hana Floral Design speaks on “Incorporating the sense of smell into your event and how it affects the mood”

Hana Floral DesignAdeline and Grace and Maggie Conley Photography came together to discuss "Designing your Heirlooms"

Maggie Conley Photography

Rentals Unlimited supplied all rentals to create upper and lower level cocktail areas

Patty and Web Copp, gave an intimate workshop on “When we say I do, the art of the ceremony”

Gourmet Galley displayed individual crudites, and cheese and fruit plates on a modern shelf, using vintage china to create a new spin on the traditional harvest table. Presentation was phenominal!

Sugarbelle created mini cupcakes in the colors of Style Me Pretty, Yum!

Twobirds Bridesmaid

The White Dress by the Shore


** A special thanks to Anna Sawin for capturing the day with her lens in the truly incredible collection of pictures illustrated above! She is so incredibly talented.

Collaborating Vendors:
Adeline and Grace Photography
Beneath the Gown
Buzz Media Company
Gourmet Galley Catering
Hana Floral Design
Inn at Stonington
Jennie Fresa Beauty Library
Life is Good Kids Foundation
Maggie Conley Photography
Mystic Yoga Shala
Photobooth Planet
Power Posse Productions
Rentals Unlimited
Saltwater Farm Vineyard
Sperry Tent
Stonington Design and Paperie
Style Me Pretty
Sugarbelle Cakes
The E-List
The White Dress by the Shore
True & Wesson
Two Birds Bridesmaid
When we say I Do- The Copps

TRUE & WESSON Philosophy # 15

Christmas 2007- The Wessons

Best Shoe Award... It's all about Yellow!

image by Leslie Dumke

I think the last time I won any kind of award was in high school when I played basketball, which seems like a lifetime ago. So to win an award from the fabulous Miss Dumke for my shoes, totally made me smile. I hope on this rainy, dreary, cold day, my new, bright, yellow shoes will bring some sunshine into your day. They also make a great accessory to your bridal ensemble and are currently on sale at jcrew!

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, I thought I would share with you all my favorite way to make a Margarita.
Cheers!

The Skinny Girls Margarita On the Rocks
(via, The Real Housewives of New York’s Bethany Frankel)

What you’ll need:
* 2 oz of clear Tequila (100% agave, Patron Silver)
* (count 1, 2 while you pour, no need for measuring)
* A splash of fresh lime juice (one small lime usually is just the right amount of juice)
* A splash of Cointreau, Grand Marnier or Triple Sec
(instead of the Cointreau, Grand Marnier or Triple Sec, for just the right amount of sweetness, I always add to this recipe a squeeze of agave nectar)

Combine all ingredients into a shaker and pour over a glass of ice and garnish with a lime wedge.
Makes one serving

And if you just want to get out for a margarita today and are looking for the best spot in CT to do so, head over to Su Casa, by far the best ritas in the state!

Monday Typefaces...Veggies

Its almost swimsuit season...time to eat more veggies!!!

Found via Flickr.

Weddings the Creative Process... A Teaser

The event main floor at Saltwater Farm Vineyard,
you can spot True and Wesson if you look closely!
image by Anna Sawin

I think we are all still recovering after yesterday's event that Lucinda and I hosted with Yumiko of Hana Floral Design, with some of the best, most creative people in the industry. The room was just buzzing with energy, and people from all over the state came to experience the all day workshops, we even had an event planner that flew in all the way from Nebraska to meet Abby Larson of Style me pretty. It was amazing to see the event come together with so much talent all in one room. Truly a unique event! People are already buzzing about when the next one will be.

I just got a link to hundreds of images from the uber talented Anna Sawin and promise to post more tomorrow with a complete recap of the event. But leave you with this image until then. Happy Monday!

A Weekend Full of Events...

A Sneak Peak at our space at the Show House
Images by Orchard Cove Photography

This weekend is full of events. Sunday we will be at Saltwater Farm Vineyard hosting an amazing group of vendors as they present workshops throughout the day. The workshops will discuss the creative process behind planning a wedding, incorporating the five senses. Tickets are still available online at Weddings the Creative Process Blog. All are welcome!

And this Saturday kicks off the launch of the Junior League of Hartford's Show House. The Show House located next to Elizabeth Park in Hartford, is absolutely spectacular. 35 interior designers, decorators, upholsterers, painters, retailers, artists, landscape designers, and gardeners were selected to design and decorate spaces inside and out of the home. Lots of time, energy and incredible talent has gone into this show house! Lucinda and I are so excited to be amongst this amazing team.

The Junior League's 11th Decorator Show House will be open Saturday through May 24 at 219 Kenyon St. Tickets are $25 at the door, $20 in advance. For more information, including details on ticket sale locations, special related events, boutique hours and sales of many of the items on display at the show house, call 860-233-4300 or go to www.jlhartford.org.

Friday Business Cards.....Redheads Studio & M/A/S/H DESIGN

Beautiful!!!! 

Created by the super talented crew at M/A/S/H DESIGN for Redheads Studio Wines.