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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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 Master Skin Therapist!

Joya beauty Master Skin Therapist!

I believe continuing education is a must for any professional. We, in the skin therapy business, are lucky to have a post graduate program at the "International Dermal Institute" in Burlington, MA. I attend classes there working towards my master's and bring all my knowledge and new skills learned back to the treatment room for my clients. It is my goal to provide not only excellent customer service but to also be a trusted resource for my clients in regards to products, ingredients and the latest procedures for skin related issues.
This week my studies included "Chinese Medicine" and "Acupressure Massage Techniques". Come over and explore the "yin and yang" of your energy flow as well as a nice relaxing treatment.

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Joya beauty goes back to school - PHS Prom Fashion Show

Joya beauty goes back to school - PHS Prom Fashion Show

I wanted to share this with you...so happy to be included in the Portsmouth High School Prom Fashion Show. Along with my dear friend and colleague Lena Hartford from Hair that Moves we were high school seniors again. Ah...those were the days.

This is the lovely thank you letter we received:

First of all, on behalf of the Student Council Class of 2012, we would like to thank you so very much for the phenomenal job you did for all the kids dazzling them with beautiful faces.

When else are you going to be pampered and given three dazzling and handsome outfits to wear, be accessorized and fussed over, and in the spotlight where all eyes are on you and how stunning you look and feel?

Did you happen to see the two articles covered by the Portsmouth Herald and Fosters Daily Democrat this morning? If not, here are the links:

http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20100412-NEWS-4120324

http://fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100412/GJCOMMUNITY_01/704129927/-1/FOSNEWS0309

The portsmouth Herald also posted many photos of the runway walk if you want to check those out as well.

I hope you had fun and that the kids were nice and behaved themselves and let the professionals work their magic.

Ciao for now,


Kathleen P. Anania
Technology Technician
Portsmouth School District
50 Andrew Jarvis Drive
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 603-436-7100 x2408
email: kanania@portsmouth.k12.nh.us
support: support@portsmouth.k12.nh.us

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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 video release

Joya video release

The first video clip of Joya beauty has been released to:
Youtube, Dailymotion and Blip TV
Thanks to the great work of master videographer and friend
Tim Benoit of Timeless Images & Memories
timbenoit@aol.com 207-384-2785

Soon you will be able to see more video clips of an interview conducted by Kathleen Soldati, live bridal testimonials, makeup lessons and skin care information. This is all so very exciting for me personally and professionally.
Couldn't have done it without the help of my friends Tim and Kathleen and of course Kate, my lovely bride who agreed to go on record up close and personal on video.

Stay tuned....

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My KPW Website Launch

My KPW Website Launch

January 1st, 2010 heralds the launch of Kate Parker's My KPW website.
Here Kate has her party face on! This fun event was just after our first bridal season together...we won't tell how long ago that was:-)
We have been attending to lovely brides, their families and friends ever since.
This is another great reason to celebrate for all of us vendors who are participating on this innovative advanced techno. website.
I just loaded a gallery of photos and can't wait to see the activity coming to Joya beauty from this beautifully designed virtual wedding planner!
Know any brides? Please pass this along to them and help them make attending to the details of their precious day even easier.

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Happy Holidays from ALL at Joya beauty

Happy Holidays from ALL at Joya beauty

It's a romantic full moon, when Pedro said, "Hey, mamacita, let's do Weeweechu."Oh no, not now, let's look at the moon!" said Rosita.Oh, c'mon baby, let's you and I do Weeweechu. I love you and it's the perfect time," Pedro begged."But I wanna just hold your hand and watch the moon." replied Rosita.Please, corazoncito, just once, do Weeweechu with me."Rosita looked at Pedro and said, "OK, one time, we'll do Weeweechu."Pedro grabbed his guitar and they both sang.....

"Weeweechu a Merry Christmas, Weeweechu a Merry Christmas, Weeweechu a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.."MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

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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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Brides to Burlesque....

Brides to Burlesque....

Brides to Burlesque...what other occupation has such variety? As the creative director for makeup for the "Iron Heart Circus" dance troupe I get to have it all.

Saturday, Oct. 31st starting at 8pm you can see the show, have a drink and some yummy hors d'oeuvres.

Also, check out their video on Seacoast on Line. Maybe there is a place in this dance troupe for YOU!

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Fabulous first bridal show of the new season....

Fabulous first bridal show of the new season....

The first Madeleine's Event Central Bridal Showcase hosted at Ethan Allen's furniture store was a smashing success. Brides, grooms, families and friends all came out to see what is available for their 2010 and 2011 weddings.
Can't wait to start planning the details. I will be participating in 6 more throughout the course of the winter season and am excited at the prospect of making so many more new friends. More to come with dates and locations and a link to the EC website!

My groom of 27 years in front of the Black Tie Limo. couch....seats 30 people!

Yummy cakes to sample....

Pretty invitations by Anne Bishop

Part of the Joya beauty display...photos courtesy of Michelle Brewster, MAC Photography

Another angle of my display...in a bedroom setting...how appropriate!

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Vist Joya beauty at the Bridal Events of the Year...

Vist Joya beauty at the Bridal Events of the Year...

It is with great excitement that I tell you about the dates of Madeliene's by Moonlight...."The Bridal Show Tour of the Year!" where the beautiful Ethan Allen Design Centers are turned into a Gallery of Gowns and Planning Paradise on:

Tuesday, October 20th, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm in Plaistow, NH (1 mile from Haverhill, MA) Friday, November 6th in South Portland, ME

Tuesday, November 10th in Natick, MA

Friday, November 13th in Portsmouth, NH.

Due to the overwhelming demand of brides to attend this incredible event from Massachusetts,Maine and NH the Plaistow location was added in addition to the "Flagship Shows" that everyone talks about in Portsmouth, NH, South Portland, Maine and Natick, Massachusetts.

Ethan Allen is located right on 125 in Plaistow just one mile from the Haverhill MA border moments from 495. Ethan Allen is located at 160 Western Avenue in South Portland, moments from the Maine Mall. The Natick location is on Speen Street right across from the Natick Collection Mall. In Portsmouth, Ethan Allen can be found conveniently at 775 Lafayette Road in the same plaza as the prestigiousl Madeleine's Event Central and Madeleine's Daughter Bridal Salon.

Over 50 of the region's finest wedding professionals will be showcasing their products and services at this information packed event. Attendees will have the opportunity to smell the flowers, hear the music, taste the cakes, view the photography albums and meet the make-up artists - Joya beauty, dj's, and reception facility representatives.Additionally, gowns that have not previously been available for public viewing will be displayed throughout the facility featuring some of the most heralded designers in the world. As an added bonus brides will be able to make priority appointments for upcoming trunk shows.

This awesome event is by invitation only and consider yourself and upto 3 guests invited (additional guests after 3 may attend for a $15 fee)! This exclusive invitation is a $60.00 value! Reservations are required and you can RSVP to any of the 4 blockbuster locations below. I look forward to seeing you either in October or November. To pre-answer a frequently asked question from last year...Yes, you may attend up to 2 shows with this complimentary status.

Click here to RSVP for Plaistow/Haverhill Tuesday 10/2009
Click here to attend the So. Portland Briday Show on 11/6/09

Click here to RSVP for Natick, MA on Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Click here to RSVP for Portsmouth, NH on Friday November 13th, 2009

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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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Tricycle Dance Company

Tricycle Dance Company

What a fun job I have!!! Just had to share these. I have joined the troupe off the "Tricycle Dance Company". Although I won't be donning a costume or gracing the stage with my clumsy attempts.

I am now the creative director of makeup for the Troupe and their upcoming production (to be announced) of Modern Burlesque.

Stay tuned and please do visit their website for more information:

http://www.tricycledancecompany.com/

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