Vendor Interview

Along with our artist interviews each week, Kensington will also spotlight one of our fellow wedding vendors. This weeks interview is with the hard working gals at Thee Wedding Warehouse. http://theeweddingwarehouse.com/

K: With over 20 years in the wedding industry what made you interested in this particular industry?

TWW: I have always had a creative eye and ability. Flowers gave me an outlet that not only let me use these attributes, but gave me the "instant gratification" that we left brains need! Flowers lead weddings to everything by proxy. When brides start with flowers it can lead to many other questions and ways to help her. Some come here just for flowers... others because they didn't know where to start...Thee Wedding Warehouse!

K: What was your inspiration behind opening Thee Wedding Warehouse?

TWW: After Kathy's job of many years closed and my less than wonderful experience planning my own wedding here in Arizona, we decided to open the store. To be able to help other girls enjoy planning their wedding is a huge inspiration.

K: Do you plan on opening any other locations in Arizona?

TWW: We would love to open several other TWW's, but Whew! It takes a lot to run this one!

K: What do you love most about helping brides and their bridal parties plan their weddings?

TWW: I think for Kathy and I it's really the total gratification of knowing you made someones biggest day of their life easy, effortless and enjoyable.

K: What all does Thee Wedding Warehouse have to offer?

TWW: We offer everything you need to plan your wedding or event! From tiaras to toasting glasses we have it. We offer complimentary planning consultations and have a full service florist on site. We have recently added a Wedding Fairy to better serve our clients with all inclusive wedding packages and a Honeymoon Fairy to help our couples with their travel plans!

Artist Interview of The Week

Kensington Artist Jessica A. talks about her love for working in the makeup industry and more!

K: What do you like most about using your talents to make someone look and feel beautiful?

J: I love that it lets me be creative and every face brings a new challenge. There's an endless amount of combinations to create with colors and products and it's inspiring! Makeup Artistry brings instant gratification, there's no "feedback waiting period" that you often encounter with other jobs.

K: Is their a professional artist that you admire?

J: The makeup artist(s) that Christina Aguilera has used over the years. They consistently bring impact and high drama. I love that she lets her artists refine classic looks and how she's not afraid to explore new avenues. She always looks sexy!

Jessica recreated Christina's look from the Lady Marmalade video in the picture to the right.


K: What makeup brand do you love to use?

J: Having been trained using MAC products, I am a loyalist! MAC has a great cross-section of quality products and tools that never let me down.

K: What is one product you can't live without?

J: Eyelid primer, it's an absolute must- have to keep a beautiful eyeshadow look from creasing (ie: MAC Paint Pot in Painterly). But my absolute must have is my MAC #109 blending brush. Brushes are the key to flawless makeup!

K: tell us some of the fun things you have in your personal makeup bag.

J: Amongst other things, my personal bag has "options:"

Eyeshadow quads- Their great for travel.

Bronzer- For a year-round glow.

Five concealers- I'm always on the lookout for these

Mascaras- Three types of wands and a primer.

Spotlight on 20 Lounge Nail Bar and Boutique

Located at 7001 Scottsdale Rd. in the Scottsdale Seville Shopping Plaza, 20 Lounge Nail Bar and Boutique is hip and unique twist on your ordinary nail salon. I was there for the first time the other day and fell in love with the hip decor and various services they offer. Not only are they a beauty bar, but a boutique as well. They have a gorgeous selection of Matiko sandals and ZENsei apparel that's found at destination resorts, high end boutiques, recovery centers, golf and yacht clubs across the country. 20 Lounge is also involved with the community by donating to charities and organizations such as "NotMYkid" who has helped young adults that have overcome life-controlling addictions and behaviors. It's definitely a great place to get pampered!

www.20lounge.com/

- Jessica G, Kensington PR

Make Up For Ever Hottest Looks!

My two favorite looks are Holiday 2009 and a new twist on Bridal.
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Photo Shoot Road Trip

Kensington Makeup Artist, Samantha M, Photographer Rhake of Precision Light + Chaos Photography, and SIM Models Lauren, Morgan and Celena all piled in to a car yesterday on a photo shoot road trip through Chandler and Gilbert. Here are some of the fabulous photos created along side of the road and even in a dead apple orchard.

Samantha said "Lauren, Morgan and Celena were so beautiful, super sweet, and naturals in front of the camera"... and that "Rhake was a lot of fun, great sense of humor, and super easy to work with ... And best of all ... he was fast at processing the photos"... he had them available that evening!

Great work every one! Loving the photos :-)

xoxo Holli

Artists Favorite Products

Since it's the holiday season, Kensington Makeup Artists would like to wish all of our followers a Happy Holiday and share with you some of our favorite products. Great for stocking suffers!

Forever 21's Love and Beauty glitter eyeliner- $3.80

Available at:

Forever 21 and Forever21.com
The Body Shop- $15

Sephora and Sephora.com- $12

It's fun and easy to wear.

Everybody compliments it!

- Natasha H, Artist assistant

MAC Prolong Wear Luster Lip Color in Jazzy Razz

Available at:
MAC store -$18

Lasts up to 6-12 hrs.

Great coverage.

Only need to apply once, but reapply gloss as needed.

This is a big bonus.. It won't come off on the groom!

- Jessica A, Makeup

Make Up For Ever Cake Liner in black

Available at:

Sephora, Sephora.com

MUFE.com

It's very dense.

Lasts FOREVER!

Used with MAC fix, it lasts and doesn't flake or dry out.

- Joanna R, Makeup

TIGI Control Freak Serum

Available at:

Toni & Guy

Walgreen's

It works for unruly curls and keeps hair soft.

Use it on wet hair, but not too much at the root.

It really tames frizz and helps smooth the cuticle.

Style as usual, no frizz!

- Lauren D., Hair

Make Up For Ever Camouflage Cream Palette

Available at:
Sephora and Sephora.com

MUFE.com

Covers all problem areas and has color correctors when applied with a concealer brush

- Sam M, Makeup

Meet Mark Make It Big Mascara

Available at:

Meetmark.com

It has a big brush and doesn't clump.

It's also economically comparable to Dior Show Mascara.

- Sasha W, Makeup

Spritz & Shine by Catwalk

Available at:

Cosmoprof Beauty Supply

It straightens, shines and holds.

Use on 90% dry hair.

Spritz in sections as you blow dry or flat iron.

Is completely heat protective.

Can also be used as a finishing hairspray.

- Clarice, Hair

Make Up For Ever Stardust

Available at:

Sephora and Sephora.com

MUFE.com

Lasts a long time.

The color's warm.

Can be used for multiple spots on the face.

Adds a warming effect to cheeks, highlights brow bone and changes colors of lip gloss.

Also adds a little shimmer to an eye shadow.

- Lakesha B, Makeup

Super Shield Lip Savor

Available at:

Sephora and Sephora.com

Moisturizes lips.

Contains almond oil, olive oil and Shea butter.

- Paloma A, Makeup

Aveda Pure Abundance Hair Potion

Available at:

Aveda stores and Aveda.com

Bridget Bardot Hair $30

Only a small amount is needed for this product because it's a powder that turns into liquid form by the heat of your hand.

Gives hair amazing volume and lasts all day long.

- Michelle K, Hair

TIGI Catwalk Your Highness Weightless Shine Spray

Available at:

ULTA $20

Doesn't leave residue on hair.

Use while applying heat from dryer or styling tools.

- Kali F, Hair

MAC Shade Stick in Beijing

Available at:

MAC

It makes eye shadows go on flawlessly and brings out their pigments.

Does not crease for hours and hours.

- Jessica P, Makeup

Napoleon Perdis Lipstick in Athens

Available at:

Napoleon Perdis distributor

Target and target.com

It's a great color!

Can be used not only on your lips, but also on cheeks as well.

- Melissa Z, Artist assistant

URBAN DECAY Ammo Plus Primer Set

Available at:

Sephora and Sephora.com

Urbandecay.com-$39

Urban Decay's 10 best selling shades in one case.

The shadows are arranged as five sets of coordinating duos from subtle to sexy.

Prep lids with the primer before applying the shadow to avoid creasing.

- Jessica G, Marketing/PR

Cargo BluRay High Definition Powder

Available at:

Sephora and Sephora.com

This fabulous product contains optical burring pigments that diffuse the light around the face by evening out skin imperfections.

It's made specifically for high def television/film.

I love using it for my brides because wedding photography and videography are now being shot in high def!

Use this product like any other pressed translucent powder.

Use daily and look flawless in all unsuspecting snap shots!

- Holli, President