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Spring/Summer Makeup Trends 2011

 

 BridalGal Multi Cultural Beauty, Spring 2011 Bridal BeautyTrends

This season, glamour blossoms and beautiful looks  on the runways are transferred to bridal beauty!   Looks are inspired by, and infused with, exquisite shades and elements only found in nature - featuring translucent, luminous skin and subtle, sophisticated washes of color on eyes and lips.

Muted, monochromatic hues are balanced harmoniously with eclectic pops of color and texture to create a stunning, new, natural more glamorous and exotic beauty.  Join BridalGal  Multi Cultural Beauty in it's opening event at Shaadi Studio, Feb. 16, 2011, 336 W. 37th Street, NY, NY  10018 and get your complimentary makeup application to try the new looks of Spring 2011.

For more information email bridalgal@aol.com

See you there.

Lilly Rivera, Airbrush Makeup Pro

www.bridalgal.com

 

Make me look like someone else.

 

 

 

 

 

 I was honored to be part of Amelia's wedding doing the makeup for her and her bridal party. That time, the look she wanted was more natural, preety and bridal. Very appropriate for this wonderful school teacher and educator as it suits her style,  nurturing, caring, fun and loving personality. But on Friday this past week, we took her to another level.  It's DIVA TIME LADY!

Amelia has this beautiful face with high cheek bones, great skin. I just love her face. I have been treating it all these years. She comes to me for facials, peels, you name it she gets it!  So I know her face very well.  I always wanted to do something a little bit more exotic on her.  Although I knew she would not request this look (it's not her) I wanted to treat her to it and show her other options.  After we were done, she reevaluated the way she saw herself.  She is now a bit more free with her style.  

We spent an afternoon at my studio, hair makeup and styling and shot a few photos.  This is Amelia, lovely, natural, beaufitul skin, transformed into a more glamorous Amelia. After the shoot, we all went out to our local and favorite Chinese restaurant and toasted to her new look!  Still not her, but a more glamorous Amelia. Her husband approved! oh yes he did.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our thanks to our lovely bride, Amelia.

Makeup:  Lilly Rivera

Hair: Petra Muriel Model

Amelia Mac Kelly

 

 

Location: 

BridalGal PRO Studio, at the Wedding Cafe NY, 16 E. 38th St., NY, NY  10016  917-330-1913  www.bridalgal.com

 

Beautifying Skin for Spring Brides

When the sun begins to warm our faces again and love is in the air, we know that wedding season is underway. But after the cold wind, dry heating systems, and dark days are done with our faces, most of us leave wintertime looking a little dull. So what’s a bride to do? Just remember some simple tips that will help   you feel radiant on the big day.

To bring your face back to life, there are some basics that always help whether you’re at a spa or your bathroom sink. Firstly, be sure to exfoliate: it can be as simple as switching to an exfoliating face wash a few times a week. It always helps to add a product with something like fruit enzymes or hydroxy acids into your regimen for added results.  

 

 

Going to get microdermabrasion at the spa is a great choice for deep exfoliation that will be noticed right away. Any of these options will reveal fresh skin that is glowing and smooth.

 Second, you need to continuously moisturize to have skin perfect for makeup application. If you’re getting a facial at a spa, that’s great because they will both exfoliate and moisture your skin while you’re there. At home, be sure you’re using a formula appropriate for your skin type, like a gel for oily skin, a thicker cream for dry, or something in between. Some of the face lotions with radiance/skin brightening ingredients are perfect for dewy skin, and are a nice boost for a romantic look.

It just takes a little extra care to revive skin for a complexion that’s more awake and better textured- so it not only glows in photos, but is a great base for perfect makeup!

 

Content provided by Sarah Logan on behalf of Aesthetic Science Institute (ASI). ASI is a beauty school www.aestheticscienceinstitute.com for new students interested in a career in aesthetics and licensed aestheticians interested in advanced aesthetics training and certification.

 

Visit BridalGal Multicultural Beauty for latest information on skin, makeup and bridal beauty. www.bridalgal.com  Lilly Rivera, Founder, BridalGal, Airbrush Makeup, Skin, Hair,  917-330-1913

 

 

LatiNation TV this weekend

Findout everything about this weekend LatiNation's episode: http://latination.tv/whatson

 Achieve a golden glow in any shade of brown with Latina make-up tips from
Makeup Artist, Lilly Rivera, www.bridalgal.com




Get to know the filmmaker and former fight promoter known for globalizing mixed martial arts, Frederico Lapenda; This week in The Vault, Frankie J’s “The One;” meet modern designer and cutting-edge architect, Manuel Saez; New York’s Lower East Side Girls Club is Making the Grade; and old-school Boricua sounds take a modern sounds take a modern twist with urban duo, Domino Saints

 

Bridal Beauty Holiday PROMO 2009-2010

  

 ONCE A YEAR  CHEAP BUT WORTH IT BEAUTY SPLURGE!

What:    Real  Beauty Special Holiday Promo Where:  BridalGal Beauty Lounge, 16 E. 38th St., NY, NY 10016   When:   Now, December 09 through Jan. 2010 ONLY

   

 Come and enjoy an afternoon of beauty at the Beauty Lounge and Cafe.

         

   Holiday Beauty Event of the year at BridalGal

Why wait for January first to start your new year's resolution.  Look gorgeous now for the holidays and next year with  special beauty packages and amazing rates only available once a year.

   
Makeup, hair, skin therapies, massage, bridal and master Airbrush makeup, camouflage  waterproof makeup for stretch marks, birth marks, tattooes, (as seen on WE TV My Fair Wedding) any thing else you need to hide without worries.

Brides: You can combine this to be your trial! Hair and beauty packages for your wedding day  starting at $100.00 available when booking  your wedding  beauty services during the months of    December 09 and January 31, 2010. Space is limmited. Only 50 lucky brides will have access to this limmited yearly promotion.  Call now to reserve your spot before it's gone!

Hair and makeup bridal trial free with booking of wedding during December and January only.

THIS OFFER AVAILABLE FOR BOOKINGS IN DECEMBER AND JANUARY ONLY!

Enjoy. I'll be there !
Lilly Rivera    917-330-1913 bridalgal@aol.com  www.bridalgal.com

Happy Holidays

  

 
 

Brandy Wine Stain Birth Marks, tattoo, stretch marks cover up with Airbrush Makeup advanced techniques

 "Can  my tattoos and scars be covered up without rubbing of or coming off on my wedding dress?  

"I have vitiligo, can that be covered up without looking like I have a mask?"

"How about stretch marks, can airbrush makeup do something to make it look like it's not there?"

More than a vanity beauty service, this is an emotional service.  Scars, unsightly birth marks and even some TATTOOS BY MISTAKE, can bring emotional distress, lack of self esteem in some cases. 

 I get a lot of inquiries and questions about this.  Can you cover this?  The answer is YES! Not only can these little or large imperfections be covered up to look almost undetectable, but, with the correct technique, products and a good eye for detail it can wear to about 2 days. It does not rub off nor sweat off, nor transfer to your clothes. 

See how to cover up:  Brith marks, tattoo's, stretch marks, hyperpigmentation, vitiligo and much more  www.bridalgal.com .  Techinique is totally waterproof, will definitely not rub off on your clothes, bridal gown, etc. and it looks real!  It covers and lasts like NO OTHER COVERUP. 

Technique requires advanced skills, color theory and knowledge of skin and various skin conditions and the right products and equipment.  Results vary based on each individual case. The payoff is practically undetectable. 

All makeup and camouflage done by Lilly Rivera
Brandy Wine Birthmark on face covered with  airbrush makeup technique. Waterproof, smudge proof, and looks and feels natural. for more photos visit www.bridalgal.com     Regards, Lilly Rivera, BridalGal, www.bridalgal.com	Before & After Photo Gallery Photos Lilly Rivera, Bridalgal.com   l           l

Editorial Photo Shoot @ BridalGal-Behind the scenes, keep watching more coming

     April 2009, South Asian Editorial Photoshoot by: BridalGal

                              New York City, BridalGal Studios                                       

       

                

                               

 

Before & After: Jenny Baek-Bridal Makeup Trial - December 2008

              Jenny's trial was great!  She is a sweet lady, friend of a past bride client of ours.  Jenny  wanted to make her eyes the focus.  She loves cool tones, as you can see, she knows!  Those colors look great on her skin tone.  I added false individual lashes.  These are applied one by one for a more natural and full effect (her first time.)  I also contoured her cheeks a bit with the airbrush for a soft contour,  which makes her face a bit more alongated which naturally and softly acentuates her bone structure. I also contoured her nose a bit, highlighted the top of her cheek bones.  For long wearing lip color, I used a what I call "hard core" long wearing lipstick (this is color technology does not come off until you take it off, not available in retail stores exclusively available at BridalGal) the color used Pink Champagne to go with her look.  

              As always, I used Waterproof Airbrush Makeup from Kett Cosmetics for extended durability and a beautiful smooth finish.  

              Well my dear Jenny, "how do you look?"

    

                         

Best, Lilly!