Joya beauty Goes To The Big Apple

Joya beauty Goes To The Big Apple

Airbrushing is the latest and greatest makeup application technique; many salons offer this service, but very few have the years of experience that I have... not to brag, but it's true!

I spent this past weekend in New York City attending the Temptu Pro Artists Airbrush Workshop for advanced airbrushing techniques. I tested new products, colors and refined my techniques. Up until last weekend, I mainly used airbrushing for foundation, blush and highlighter... but now, I've broadened my skills and learned techniques to create amazing eye designs, tint lashes dark and smoky as well as contouring and highlighting.

I'm excited to say that I've taken my skills to the next level by increasing my precision and speed and mastered color correction and blemish covering. I'm looking forward to utilizing my new found techniques and advanced skills on my brides this coming season!

Here are photos of one of our models.

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Joya beauty Puttin’ on the Makeup for Puttin’ on the Glitz!

Joya beauty Puttin’ on the Makeup for Puttin’ on the Glitz!

Last Friday night Assiah Russell, owner of Puttin’ on the Glitz, had a Grand Opening at her new location on Market Street in Portsmouth. Joya beauty was there sprucing up the Hostess for what turned out to be a very busy night!

Puttin’ on the Glitz was literally packed wall to wall; guests were able to “Ooo and Ahh” over Assiah’s amazing collection of hats, jewelry and accessories. Needless to say, I think everyone left with a little somethin’ to talk about.

Julia Russell Photographer did a beautiful job capturing these photos of me getting Assiah prepped and ready to greet the crowd. Lena, of Hair That Moves, and Kathy, of Beleza Salon and Spa, were also there with me. What a great night to mix and mingle!

Congrats to Assiah for such a successful Open House! If you were not able to attend, check out her website at: http://www.puttinontheglitznh.com/ or better yet stop in to see the new store. 

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On the Newstands now - Wedding Styles New England

On the Newstands now - Wedding Styles New England

Having the opportunity to participate in the photo shoot that was being featured in the 2011 Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine New England was exciting enough but when they said that they were picking one of the shots for the cover almost made me CRAZY!

Lena Hartford, Hair that Moves and I travelled to Portsmouth Rhode Island to the Polo Club for the shoot. The models were all beautiful before we started, the dresses and jewlery to die for.

On newstands now!

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Joya beauty in Print!

Joya beauty in Print!

Bridal season slowed down 11/1/2010 but that left the door open for some wonderful photo shoot opportunities.

Have some wonderful images to share with you.....

Lena Hartford, Hair that Moves and I were invited to participate in several shoots involving some great teams of people including photographers, wedding planners, florists and more.

First the fun afternoon we spent at Snug Harbor coutesy of Kate Martin of Beautiful Days floral &design, bridal gown - Madeleine's Daughter, calligraphy - Love, Jenna, cake - Wild Orchid Baking Co., candles & lanterns - Luna Bazaar, chocolates - Byrne & Carlson, letterpress suite - Gus & Ruby Letterpress, photography - White Loft Studio , rentals - Be Our Guest, vneue - Snug Harbor Farm, video - Video Design Films

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Nor'easter Bridal Beauty

Nor'easter Bridal Beauty

The weather did not dampen our bride Bethany's joy at all. It was a wild day at the lake but she sailed through bringing a brightness to the day with her smiles. Lena Hartford, Hair that Moves, is putting on the veil and off she goes to the ceremony.
I had to include this photo below. This is taken in my studio during her makeup design appointment. Classic bride!

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Bridal Beauty - Whitney's Day

Bridal Beauty - Whitney's Day

Images courtesey of Emilie Inc. Photographer

I am not sure who was looking forward to August 14th as much...Whitney, the bride or me. We met last year and she graciously agreed to have me participate in her lovely wedding day beauty preparations. Whitney of "Gus and Ruby's" of Portsmouth, NH has an eye for color and her wedding palette did not disappoint...from the stunning gown to the bridesmaids dresses (plum purple) and shoes (orange with white polka dots) to the riot of color in the flowers. We brought some of the color into her wedding makeup in the form of a deep purple eyeliner with warm shadow highlights.
FUN just like the Bride.
Thank you Whitney for having me. Blessings for many happy years together...for us as friends and with the groom as well
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What's in a package..the Joya beauty surprise!

What's in a package..the Joya beauty surprise!

What a pleasant feeling to receive a package and open it to find that not only does it contain what you wanted but MORE! That is what I am hoping you will feel when you come to Joya beauty for your bridal services, makeup lessons and skin care treatments. Clients become friends, brides are like daughters to me. Life is very good!

Visit my website and check out the videos for answers to the questions "why Joya beauty" and more.

The following is the affirmation I start and end each day with....

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
Maya Angelou

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The Makeup Show in Review

The Makeup Show in Review

I am so excited about the new techniques and products I picked up at The Makeup Show. Got to use them these past two weekends and I am truly impressed with the advanced formulas of these products. Just giving you another reason to hire a professional makeup artist for your special events. These eye creams are used for underwater photo shoots and an aquatic ballet troupe. They are beautiful and they absolutely do not budge. And..talk about perfect skin. The ladies looked like they stepped out of the pages of a fashion magazine ad that had been photo shopped yet they said they didn't feel like they were wearing anything on their face.
Hooray! Mission accomplished.
Thank you Dany Sanz who came to the US from Paris just for this event and for the few selected participants of this workshop.

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Why Airbrush Makeup?

Why Airbrush Makeup?

Ladies today want lightweight coverage...we are the no makeup makeup generation.
I use my air brush for almost every makeup application when photography or video is involved....from brides to head shots to editorial.
Why?
No one says it better than the makers of the product that I use...OCC Skin(Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics)so I am going to tell you about this wonderful makeup medium in their words:

The precision application offered by airbrush makeup has two major benefits that stand up to the challenges presenting makeup artist today.

Full Coverage, Sheer Texture:
A true airbrush foundation is opaque, yet thin in texture, offering a full coverage finish that's dispersed as sheerly and evenly as possible. The result is a perfect-looking skin achieved with a minimum of product.

Refined Finish:
The spray dot pattern of an airbrush application closely resembles the way a camera reads textures - in Pixels. The effect is more seamless than the trace marks brushes and sponges can leave behind. While usually unnoticeable in person, these imprints can become quite visible in hi-def close-up or in a high resolution digital photograph.

The product that I use in all my makeup applications is lightweight, breathable and completely oil-free. It's also free of alcohol, silicone and other common dermal irritants found in airbrush makeup formulas of the past. OCC Skin is also 100% Vegan and Cruelty Free.

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Girl's Night Out at Madeleine's Daughter with Joya beauty, Hair That Moves

Girl's Night Out at Madeleine's Daughter with Joya beauty, Hair That Moves

Madeleine’s Daughter to Host

Girls Night Out

Tuesday, March 2^nd from 6pm-8pm

Madeleine’s Daughter is hosting a Girl's Night Out affair on Tuesday, March 2^nd from 6pm - 8 pm at its store in Portsmouth, NH. This event offers brides-to-be a wonderful atmosphere where they can sip champagne, sample wedding cake and view the latest bridal fashions. Live models will be showcasing the latest styles from the top designers in the bridal fashion world such as Pronovias, Monique L'huillier and Marisa Bridals. The evening includes many other local wedding vendors selected for their attention to the highest quality and service. These include:

Gus & Ruby Letterpress, Joya Beauty, Wild Orchid Bakery, Brea McDonald Photography, Tracy Hines Studio, The Flower Kiosk and We Bead for U.

It’s a fun filled evening that offers helpful wedding planning information all in one place. Great prizes will be raffled off at the giveaway drawing.

About Madeleine’s Daughter

Madeleine’s Daughter Bridal Shop offers brides-to-be luxurious comfort as the experienced bridal consultants guide them through one of the most important decisions of their wedding. Our experienced staff offers the utmost in personalized attention, overseeing every detail from the selection of the gown to the final alteration, all in expansive private bridal suites. Our exceptional customer service has allowed us to gain the trust of brides from all over New England for over 30 years

The store incorporates many amenities, enabling us to meet the needs of virtually every bride. We offer gowns from moderately priced to Haute Couture. Madeleine’s Daughter is a full service salon providing tradition, dedication, and perfection.

Madeleine’s Daughter offers a comprehensive selection of bridal needs that include:

Bridal Gowns

Bridal Gown Alterations

Bridesmaid Dresses

Dresses for Mothers

Flower Girl Dresses

Veils

Headpieces

Shoes

Undergarments

Jewelry

Purses

Prom Gowns

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Joya beauty hits the runway at Grace Ormond's Grand Bridal Show

Joya beauty hits the runway at Grace Ormond's Grand Bridal Show

Katherine MacDonald of Beliza Salon and Day Spa, Lena Hartford, Hair that Moves, Jen Hughes, Statix Salon and Spa and Joanne McDonough, Joya beauty...traveled to RI once again to attend to the models for the high fashion runway show at Grace Ormond's 24th Grand Bridal Show.
Thank you to all the beautiful faces who have become our friends and the staff of Grace Ormond Bridal Magazine for making this another memorable event in our lives.
Can't wait for the 25th!

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Joya beauty goes to Miss Teen Maine Pagaent

Joya beauty goes to Miss Teen Maine Pagaent

Late Breaking news!!!! Vanessa won "most photogenic" in the pagaent!

Meet Vanessa, our very own Miss Teen Maine contestant. Lena Hartford, Hair that Moves, and I teamed up and traveled to So. Portland last night to attend to this hopeful young lady. Her "fun in fashion" costume was an original custom made salsa dress...very beautiful and I made her make to match the variety of colors in the dress. We are anxiously watching the website, Miss Teen USA, to see the results....WHEN she wins we are all off to Chicago for the next part of the competition!

Vanessa and her sister Ashley came to me as a referral from Crystal at Madeleine's Event Central. She was shopping for her formal white dress to walk the runway and our dear friend introduced us. Vanessa and Ashley visited the Joya Studio for a makeup and hair design date and promised to come back on a regular basis now! Love making new friends.

Check out the shop for your holiday dresses now. They have a stunning selection perfect for all your Christmas and New Year's Eve events.

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Wedding Day Action Shots.....

Wedding Day Action Shots.....

Lauren's Big Day started very early at "The Meadowmere" in Ogunquit. Lena Hartford, Hair that Moves, and I arrived to join in the fun and do a little hair and makeup at the same time. The "getting ready" room was filled with family and friends, lots of laughter and love. We finished with the Moms and the bridal party and then started for "The Outlook" in So. Berwick to make the bride and her lovely sister the Maid of Honor, ready for their entrance.

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October 3, 2009 My dear friend and Joya bride Jillian married her true love Stephen at the First Church in Swampscott, MA.

Jillian and I met in 2007 while I was preparing to attend to her soon to be sister-in-law, Laura for her wedding in Ipswich, MA June 2008. Jillian, her mother Merry, her Aunt Connie, friend Wendy and other cousins and neighbors made the trip to Dover through rain, snow, sleet and ice for regular skin care appointments and makeup lessons first for her brother's wedding and then her own.

The morning of the wedding my friend and talented makeup artist Katherine MacDonald of Beliza in Chelmsford arrived at the Marblehead Inn bright and early. We had a wonderful time with all 8 or Jillian's bridesmaids, MOB Merry, MOG Debbi and Aunt Connie. They fed us yummy breakfast treats, lots of coffee and the best of all...hugs and kisses. We felt like part of the family and I was of course teary eyed during the ceremony just like a dotting aunt would be.

Couldn't resist posting this photo of Jillian as it captures her radiant smile. As much as I would like to take credit for her glowing skin and sparkling eyes...I think marrying Stephen is the real reason!

Best wishes, Jillian and Steve, for a long and happy life together.
Thank you Merry and Co. for your visits and I hope to see you post wedding for more. Don't forget....we still have Roger!

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The Perfect Look for an Evening Wedding

The Perfect Look for an Evening Wedding

Photos courtesy of Brea McDonald Photography

Susan wanted a more dramatic makeup look for her evening wedding photo shoot. We created that look together at the Joya studio with full eyelashes, flawless airbrushed complexion,
smokey eyes and more color on her lips with a custom blended lipstick.

The makeup design appointment is probably the most fun part of doing a photo shoot, beauty
pagent or wedding event. We can experiment with colors, intensity and various formulas to create that perfect balance and end result...all in the comfort and privacy of a professional makeup studio.

Come visit and let's create that perfect look for you for your special event or just for that walk out of the house in the morning to go to work.

Call 603-534-3412 and treat yourself to an image makeup session which comes with a custom blend base coverage product of your choice.

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The Music Hall featuring our own local celebrity on TV!

The Music Hall featuring our own local celebrity on TV!

I was recently selected to do the makeup application for our own local celebrity, Kathleen.

You can see the full video by going to Comcast on Demand, click on Local and then Best in the City.

Scroll down until you see NH The Music Hall.

Not only will you get to see her beautiful face but you will hear all about our gem "The Music Hall".

As Kathleen says...."easy to find, hard to forget".

I will also be attending to the Director's makeup for her appearances this Fall with the "Writers on a New England Stage". Click on the link for more details and to purchase tickets.

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Bridal Photo Shoot hosted at Joya beauty Studio

Bridal Photo Shoot hosted at Joya beauty Studio

The Joya beauty studio played host to a fun day of models, photographers, flowers and hair design. Here is a sneak peek at the "Vintage Bride" album.

Stay tuned for more photos from this album as well as the creative works from three more talented photographers.

I designed the makeup looks for the shoot coordinated and sponsored by Kate Parker for My KPW. Our model Kate M. has a 40's inspired look...Liesl captured so beautifully the expression in her eyes.

The photographer for these beautiful images was Liesl of Claris Photography.

Hair designer Lena Hartford of Hair that Moves.

Dress and Accessories provided by Occasions Bridal and Tuxedos

Flowers designed and provided by Apotheca Flowers and Tea Chest.

Stay tuned for more and please give leave us a comment or question. We would love to hear from you.

Cheers!

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Photo Shoot with talented local photographer

Photo Shoot with talented local photographer

I was invited to participate in a project coordinated by Jennifer Belkus Goolkasian, the talented photographer/owner of Aphrodite Wedding Photos (http://www.aphroditeweddingphotos.com/)

Along with several other local vendors we created a series of vintage wedding photos to be submitted to a national wedding magazine....stay tuned for images.



More on Jennifer's project...her mother owns Resurrected Relics, Original and Adapted Attire. They have combined their interests in creating a series of shoots, each featuring an authentic vintage gown. They rely on the talents and services of other local vendors to bring the shoot to life, and to contribute original make-up, hair, jewelry, floral arrangements, and so on. While they plan to represent each of the eras of the last century, the resulting look is vintage-inspired, rather than wholly historical.

Here are the other vendors that were involved:
Acorn Organic Salon, Amanda Smith, Blooms Flower Shoppe, Minka, Resurrected Relics, The Silver Fountain Inn and Touch Up

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Beautiful new Joya beauty blog

Beautiful new Joya beauty blog

Thanks to Patti Fousek of "Creative Mind Search Marketing" for making this lovely new blog a reality.



I had all but given up on the idea of blogging and participating in all the social media sites. We met at our "One More Referral" networking group. I was impressed with her knowledge of the subject and how she made it all sound very simple and user friendly for the rest of us techno challenged. Patti is very patient and very quickly calmed my concern about spending countless hours at my laptop. She works with large and small companies and holds workshops on the how to's of creating and maintaining a blog as well as unraveling the mysteries of the plethora of social media sites.



I will be able to share experiences, tips, techniques, product launches and anything you may want to know about makeup and skin care.

Just drop me an email joanne@joyabeauty.com with questions and I will use them to create a Q&A for others that probably would like to know the same thing.



Thank you for visiting my site and taking the time to check my blog.

Stay tuned!

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The Artist Summit - NYC October 08

The Artist Summit - NYC October 08

Happy October All,
Just a few amateur shots from The Artist Summit. I was invited to speak at an artist to artist educational conference along side a line up of celebrity makeup artists. It was quite an honor to be part of the event and of course I brought back lots of new tips, tricks and products for all of you.
My presentation topic was about conducting makeup lessons for our clients and was very well received. Every woman wants to feel like a star whether she wears a full face of makeup or just the perfect lip gloss.

Come visit and we will make a face chart like the ones above for "your" perfect look.

Trick or treat!

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