PRETTYBYJULIANNE

Lightweight Beauty Essentials Just In Time for Spring

bicoastalite — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 02:49:16 -0400

We fell hard for Natalie Alcala last fall, when the LA-based writer and blogger spent a week guest blogging for us. In fact, we loved her posts so much that we asked her to be a contributing editor. In addition to blogging for us once a week, she’ll also be writing for the Birchbox Magazine and keeping us up to speed on all things fashion, beauty, and fun.

(Floral Background: Fashion Gone Rogue)

Spring is finally here! Time for picnics, pastels and lots of gingham. In addition to sprucing up my lip looks this season, I’ll also be reaching for lightweight products that allow my skin to breath in heat. And with Earth Month right around the corner, clean and natural beautifiers are on my radar, too. Here are five current favorites.

1. Kiehl’s Creme de Corps Soy Milk & Honey Whipped Body Butter ($38): I seriously can’t talk about this cream without getting giddy. After showering and drying off, I immediately lather this heavenly-scented, air-whipped butter all over my body. Free of parabens glycols and silicones, this is pretty much a one-way ticket to Hydration Nation.

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List of some of my favorite photographers in the Bay Area

bicoastalite — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:31:00 -0400

I don’t know where to start… I have worked with hundreds of brides in the Bay Area and a ton of wedding photographers. And these are some of my favorites because they are really GOOD at what they do, have a great eye for beauty and details, wonderful personality and really fun to work with. And I just LOVE their work. And in alphabetical order (because I need them to be in some order):

Anna Wu

Chris and Christian of E&B Photography

Jerry Yoon

Kristy Ahumada of Volatile Photography

Michele Beckwith

Rebecca Wilkowski

Todd Parsons

M. Tierney Photography

I have been fortunate to work with some of these talented photographers multiple times! And you can definitely see some of their work on my website.

Hope you contact them and if you do, please let them know that I sent you!

Best!

Julianne

Yes!!

bicoastalite — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:42:21 -0500

Yes!!

helloweddingdiary: Atelier Aimée Pre-Collection 2013 bridal

bicoastalite — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:10:07 -0500

helloweddingdiary:

Atelier Aimée Pre-Collection 2013 bridal

themanrepeller: Order yo’ box! http://bit.ly/WJqIrj Calling...

bicoastalite — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:02:52 -0500

themanrepeller:

Order yo’ box! http://bit.ly/WJqIrj

Calling all beauty junkies and sample lovers! Glossybox sets are awesome. Might push me to switch from Birchbox!

BB Cream is so 2012! Apparently the newest craze is the CC...

bicoastalite — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:46:16 -0500

BB Cream is so 2012! Apparently the newest craze is the CC Cream!

“CC cream, also known as Color Control cream, is an improved and refined blemish balm cream or Beauty Balm created and developed in Korea.” Referenced from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CC_cream

10 commandments of lipstick!

bicoastalite — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:10:30 -0500

10 commandments of lipstick!

bicoastalite: My Make Up For Ever Makeu Up Bag Remix station!...

bicoastalite — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 21:38:57 -0500

bicoastalite:

My Make Up For Ever Makeu Up Bag Remix station! Go SF! @makeupforeverusa #makeupbagremix

Facts about organic cosmetics

bicoastalite — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:35:46 -0500

Facts about organic cosmetics

What does your hair color say about you??

bicoastalite — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:32:48 -0500

What does your hair color say about you??

Why didn’t I think of this before?? Portion control with...

bicoastalite — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:16:18 -0500

Why didn’t I think of this before?? Portion control with makeup/beauty products!!

10 commandments of foundation!!

bicoastalite — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:04:21 -0500

10 commandments of foundation!!

10 commandments of blush!

bicoastalite — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:02:06 -0500

10 commandments of blush!

Do you know what’s in your beauty product??

bicoastalite — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:56:45 -0500

Do you know what’s in your beauty product??

History of makeup infographics… pretty cool!

bicoastalite — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:46:06 -0500

History of makeup infographics… pretty cool!

helloweddingdiary: Max Chaoul 2013 bridal Love this!

bicoastalite — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 15:41:22 -0500

helloweddingdiary:

Max Chaoul 2013 bridal

Love this!

birchbox: The New York Times’ Oscar Gown Tribute, Elizabeth and...

bicoastalite — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:28:26 -0500

birchbox:

The New York Times’ Oscar Gown Tribute, Elizabeth and James To Launch Handbags, and More

The New York Times creates an interactive photo archive of Oscar gowns over the last 15 years. Consider us mesmerized. [New York Times]

Lauren Conrad’s stealth trick to make sure her bright lipstick doesn’t stick to her glass. [LaurenConrad.com]

More proof that the Olsen twins are bent on fashion world domination: Their Elizabeth and James line is set to launch its first collection of handbags this July. [SheFinds]

Which hair colors can make you look younger? [Glo]

Save money on your morning cup of Joe with these thrifty tips. [Her Campus]

11 stylish sweatshirts that are so cute, you might not want to actually work out in them. [Well + Good NYC]

-Charisse

Learn how to use the Benefit Fine One One makeup stick to get bright cheeks and coral lips.

(Photo: New York Times)

Esther + Steve (bridal makeup & hair) Esther was a referral...

bicoastalite — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:04:02 -0500

Esther + Steve (bridal makeup & hair)

Esther was a referral from an old friend… This wedding was back in June 2012. It was well worth the wait. Esther looks amzing in these photos!

Melogram Photography www.melogram.com

Hair by Justina Downs

Makeup by Julianne Chai

Love the silver and black. Awesome eyeliner and lashes!

bicoastalite — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:05:31 -0500

Love the silver and black. Awesome eyeliner and lashes!

thedecorista: oh Albert Hadley…this quote just moves me!

bicoastalite — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:59:17 -0500

thedecorista:

oh Albert Hadley…this quote just moves me!