Bridal Prep Video!!

Have you ever wondered how we do it?  We have teamed up with Lisa Webb Photography and Benny Ek Media to bring you a behind-the-scenes look at us at work!  This video gives you an idea of the Hair & Makeup process before your pictures or wedding.  We loved working with the Beautiful Bride Emily, as well as Lisa and Benny!

Enjoy . . . 

          

Holiday Gift from Us!

Do you have a Holiday Party or Event this month that you want to look extra special for??  

We would love to help!

Right now we are offering a 

**** Hair & Makeup Special for $100 ****

(normally $150-200)
or $60 for Hair or Makeup only!
starting NOW through Jan 15th 2012!

This will include us coming to your home, Makeup and Hair styling, and giving tips and tricks while we do it!  We will book first come first serve, so call or email asap! This deal is only for the Orange County area, if you are outside OC, you can come to us or we have a travel fee. 

Go to www.swellbeauty.com

or email

info@swellbeauty.com  

949-579-2747

**Also a great idea for a gift for your Wife, Mother, Sister, Friend, etc. . . 

Don't miss out on looking absolutely fabulous for the Holidays!!
-Gift Certificates available-

XO- L & D

A few of our favorite things........ "Hair addition"!!

Here's Some of our Favorite "HAIR" Products & Tools we are loving to give and get for gifts this holiday season!!

 1. Sexy Healthy Hair "PUMPKIN WHIPPED SOUFFLE" styling cream.

 Who doesnt love Pumpkin anything, especially around the Holidays. Your hair will love it too.

Retails for $7-$20

2.    TIGI-S Factor "DREAM DROPS" shine oil.

We all could use a little more moisture to our ends, especially during the season changes. Its also a great heat protectant and anti-frizz smoothing light weight serum. Retails $18

3.TIGI- Bed Head "CANDY FIXATION KIT"  

Candy for our Hair = Yummy!!

This Kit includes:

TOTALLY BAKED-(lemon Meringe Pie Scent) all hair types for Volume and Texture-$15

MEGA WHIP-(Sweet Dream Scent) for thick course hair, to add style definition-lightweight-$15

SUGAR DUST-(Grape Tart Scent)All hair types, invisable powder for volume and shine-$15

GLAZE HAZE- (Creme Brule Scent)all hair types, smoothes,shines & fights humidity-$15

SUGAR SHOCK-(Pink Spun Sugar Scent)-all hair types for controlled beachy texture-$15

 Kit Retails for $70

4.White Sands " HAIR SPRAYS"

The latest BUZZ in Hollywood. Stylist for "DWTS", Vampire Diaries & others, use this great Product.

White Sands products use cutting-edge science combined with natural botanicals to make each formula dynamic and unique. Our products use ingredients to create heat shields, which, in turn, behave like a second skin. As this shield protects your hair from UV Rays and thermal stress, hair is finally allowed to breathe. White Sands products even supply ultimate protection with a moisture balance offering lasting hold and humidity resistance. White Sands blends natural botanicals, such as Heliogenol, lemon grass, and chamomile, to provide hair color protection and color enhancement. These high-performance formulas transform tresses into beautiful, flawless hair.

Infinity Finishing Spray -Incredible hold, control, volume & a heat sheild-$21

Stuck up Mega Hold- Mega hold, movement, volume control & a heat sheild-$24

Even Check out the crazy "Utube Videos" on this awsome Product!!

5.White Sands "CURLING IRON"

These innovative must have curling irons fuse the Marcel and Spring Load curling iron methods into ONE tool. Utilize the professionalism of a Marcel curling iron to create beautiful waves or switch to the direct control of a Spring Load without the need for multiple irons. These two curling iron options allow hair artists to instantly master their craft, while offering the styling choices they need. They are available in 3 sizes 1", 1.25", and 1.33".

RETAILS $110

XO- D & L

A Few of our Favorite Things . . .

Looking for a gift for your Friend, Mother, Sister, Daughter, etc. . . ?

We wanted to share some of our favorite beauty products that are sure to be a hit for anyone!  

Happy Holidays and Happy Shopping :-)

1.  Stila Lip Glaze Holiday Set

Seriously love these, every year they come out with a new set for the Holidays, and a great deal at $25!

2. Urban Decay's NAKED eyeshadow palette

A great spectrum of colors from nudes to deeper shades, and these shadows have great staying power! This palette is a girl's dream, and it comes with a brush and their famous eyeshadow primer*!  $48

3.  Benefit "Watt's Up" Highlighter

Looking to turn up the watt's of your complexion? Well this highlighter's got it!  It's a beautiful champagne glow that goes on creamy, and dries to a powder finish.  $30

4. Origins "A Perfect World" Set

We love Origins, and they always come out with great sets for the Holidays.  A Perfect World is great stuff, and smells soooo yummy! Who doesn't need an extra boost for their skin in the winter?!  $47.50

Includes:
Full-size A Perfect World™ White Tea skin guardian 1 oz./30ml
A Perfect World™ SPF 25 Age-defense moisturizer with White Tea 1 oz./30ml
A Perfect World™ Antioxidant cleanser with White Tea 1.7 fl. oz./50ml

This set ships free!

5. Sonia Kashuk Holiday Brush Set

A super cute, glittery 6 piece brush set including : Powder, foundation, blush/bronzer, 2 shadow brushes and a lip brush.  Great find from Sonia Kashuk at Target $24

***Stay tuned for our Favorite Hair Products***

XO- L&D

Our Gorgeous Bride "M"!!!

We were so honored to be a part of "M's" Special day......heres a sneek peak of her Look!!! We cant wait to see the rest of the Shots from Ashley Raubach  Photography!!! Thanks Ashley for the referral!!

XO- D& L

Red Hot!

Have you always wanted to wear RED lipstick, but just don't feel like it looks good on you?  Or maybe you feel like it's too bold, or too bright, or too dark.  I've heard it all . . . . but the truth is, you can do it!!  You just need to find the right shade for YOU! 

Since we have entered the Holiday season, there are many events where you can dress up your look with a red lipstick.  Or just wear it everyday, sometimes it's fun to do something unexpected!

Here are a few helpful tips:

1. When shopping for a red lipstick, make sure you choose one that flatters your skin tone (Cool, Neutral,Warm)  Cool tones look best in a Red/Blue, Neutral will go with a true red, and Warm will get Red/Orange.

2.  Start with a lip balm, so that your lips look smooth and soft.  To get a really defined lip, use a red lipliner and draw your precise shape, filling in most of your lip with the liner.  Then you can top it with a lipstick or sheer gloss.  

3..  Red lips need to be balanced with the rest of your makeup.  Avoid dark smokey eyes, and stick to a light shimmer shadow, black or brown liner, and lots of lashes!  Also, pick a warm pink blush to compliment the red.  

4.  No Lacquered lips!  Try to avoid coating on too many layers of lipstick and gloss.  Stick to one or two coats in a satin or matte finish.  

 Here are some of the best Red Lipsticks that I think most people can wear because they are not too orange and not too blue . .  .

MAC Russian Red  or

MAC Ruby Woo 

Stila Long Wear Lip Color in LOVER

A great long wearing true, deep red!

Cover Girl Lip Perfection in Hot Passion

A Warm-Neutral red (seen on Taylor Swift above)

Sonia Kashuk Lip Crayon in Rosey Nude

Cool- Neutral red, in a long wearing crayon.  New Favorite!

NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil In Cruella

A deeper, brick red

Makeup Forever Aqua Lip Liner in 9C

The perfect red liner that lasts a looong time

XO- L

The Beautiful Bride "M"!!

I had such a great day with the Georgeous Bride "M" and her Bridesmaids & family. My family and her's go way back infact, her sister babysat me when I was little. Here's a Sneak peek of some Pictures at her reception.

XO-Dee 

Sneak Peek of Our Beautiful Bride "S"

We were so honored to be apart of "S" Wedding and we loved her family just as much......Check out these Pics and stay tuned for more...

XO-D & L

Veil . . . or No Veil?

It is the Classic Bridal look to have a long white veil complimenting your gown, but  . .  . times they are a changin'!

It has become increasingly popular to get a little more creative with your hair accessories.  And, as stylists, we absolutely love it!  We have seen so many Bride's add extra bling to their up-dos with flowers, feathers, and broaches. 

If you still want to have a veil, Here's an idea:  Wear your veil to the ceremony, and then surprise your guests with a glamourous and fun hair piece for the reception!  

Here are some super cute one's we have come across . . 

Here are the sites, check them out!

 Tessa Kim  http://www.tessakim.com

 Seraphine  http://www.serephine.com

Twigs and Honey  http://www.twigsandhoney.com

 Lo Boheme   http://loboheme.com

Ban.do   http://www.shopbando.com

XO~ L & D

Robin's Photoshoot !!!

We had so much fun Styling my Mom for her Photoshoot this past month. Laura wanted to bring out her green eyes and do a purple smokey look with a pink lip, and I styled her hair with a curling wand to crate soft natural waves. We are so thrilled with the results and cant wait to see our work on her CD Cover for her Christmas Album!!!Thanks to Melissa at MISSY SHOTS for the amazing Pictures!!!

XO-D & L