A Romantic Savannah,GA Bride

Romance is the heart of Savannah, GA and this gorgeous bride and groom proved that with their romantic railroad museum wedding!! Christine had the most stunning trumpet flare silhouette lace wedding gown and she was so picture perfect for her handsome groom. I was the makeup and hair artist for Christine and her bridal party and we had so much fun that day:) She wanted a soft braided half up bridal styling and softly smokey eyes with a pinky nude lip. You can see...she wore it perfectly!. What an absolutely stunning southern bride!
As an on location bridal makeup & hair artist working in beautiful Savannah, GA, I know how important it is to make sure my brides look flawless and picture perfect from the first photo to the last at the end of the night, so, I put a lot of time and learning into my products and techniques so that even in the Savannah heat and humidity, my brides stay looking flawless through happy tears and the humid Savannah, GA air! My brides call me "The Bride Whisperer"...Lol...I sure try my best to be!:) My job is to help every bride find what will look best on her, not necessarily what Pinterest says will..lol. I would love to be a part of your beautiful wedding day here in this romantic city I call home, Savannah, GA.
If you are getting married here, and are looking for your bridal hair and makeup artist in Savannah, GA, ,
find my website at www.beyondbeautifulbyheather.com and check out my work.

Also, follow me on Instagram under: Beyond Beautiful by Heather.
I would love to have the opportunity to meet you and make you feel "Beyond Beautiful" for your perfect day to:)
Happy Wedding Planning,
XO,
Heather Ferguson,
Beyond Beautiful by Heather
Bridal Makeup & Hair Artist,Savannah, GA

Bridal Photography by: Alicia Daw Photography

Bridal Airbrush Makeup in Savannah, GA

Hello Ladies~
Hope you are all doing well! Fall is upon us and it is such a beautiful time of year. It is definitely wedding season here in beautiful Savannah, Ga and I am in high gear for my brides with makeup and hair artistry:) Rich fall colors on the lips and smokey eyes are highlighted this season as brides make a beautiful elegant statement with their makeup and elegant styles with their hair for their wedding day! Airbrush makeup is such a beautiful type of makeup. It goes on so light and seamless. Plus it's waterproof and cry proof which is extremely helpful..:)  When you are considering your makeup look for your big day...consider enough to look elegant in photos so you don't look washed out, but not so much that you don't feel like yourself! I always say...the time to experiment with something fun...is for a fun night out on the town...not the wedding day:)  If you are considering getting your bridal airbrush makeup done in Savannah,Ga for your romantic southern wedding, please check out my website at www.beyondbeautifulbyheather.com and let me know if I could be of help to you on your amazing day:)  Check out the galleries of my work on my website and I hope to hear from you soon:)

Cheers~
Heather Ferguson
Beyond Beautiful by Heather
On Location Make Up & Hair Artist Savannah, GA

Airbrush Makeup and Hair in Savannah,GA

Hey everyone:)
 I hope you all are enjoying the sultry summer! I just wanted to share a few photos of my recent work from weddings and photo shoots and such here in beautiful Savannah, GA.
I recently worked with such a lovely client who wanted to do a beautiful boudoir shoot for her fiance as a fun gift! She opted for airbrush makeup with baby pink tones and lashes and tousled romantic hair for her sultry photo session. Oooh la la!!! I find that when I do professional on location makeup and hair in Savannah,GA for clients, I am careful to assess their skin type first to see what will look best in photos for each person. I love to play up the highlighting and shadowing of the contours of the face and eye shape and bone structure for the most beautiful outcome that is always unique to each person.  I hope you enjoy the gorgeous photo I attached here and please watch for more posts to come
and if you have a moment and are curious to see more of my work, please check out my website at www.beyondbeautifulbyheather.com and let me know if I can help you feel Beyond Beautiful to:)  " Beauty is a Gift to be coveted"~
XO,
Heather Ferguson,
Beyond Beautiful by Heather
On Location Professional Makeup & Hair Artist Savannah, GA

Bridal Make Up & Hair Inspirations for 2014

Hello Lovely Brides to be in 2014!
Just want to chat a bit about what is in the spot light this wedding season! It seems the looser and more romantic the updo's, the better this year! Incorporating a loosely woven braid into a soft, slightly wind swept woven bun, has been the prettiest of pretty bridal looks so far this year. Anything too structured or tight looks dated it seems and the style is definitley polished but natural and a bit more earthy looking than prior years. I love that look as it photographs beautifully and my brides typically feel more themselves and comfortable with an effortless look!  Make up this year, there is no rule book anymore!! My beautiful brides often ask for the fresh faced, glowy nude look just as often as they ask for the french inspired cat eye liner with doe eyed faux lashes and a matte red lip to really make a statement! I adore both of these looks

LeeAnn

and there is no rules as it is simply what makes the bride feel her most stunning that day for her groom! Are you looking for an on location makeup and hair artist in Savannah, GA for your beautiful and charming Savannah, GA wedding? I would love to hear from you! Please take a look at my work in my gallery on the website at www.beyondbeautifulbyheather.com and I hope to hear from you soon~

Casey

Angie

On Location Airbrush MakeUp & Hair Artist,Savannah,GA

Hello Everyone,
Just wanted to start this shiny new year of 2014 with a friendly Hello to my readers from Beyond Beautiful by Heather  and tell you just a little bit about who I am and what I all do here in Savannah, Ga as an on location Make up and Hair Artist!!  I have been an on site exclusive luxury makeup and hair artist for a total of 13 years and here in Savannah, GA for the last 5 years. Airbrush makeup is an art that I have love doing for clients and brides and it is a wonderful waterproof lightweight foundation makeup that is beautiful and flawless, especially those with an oily skin type or for those that need waterproof wear for a long day event such as weddings where many happy tears will be shed!!
 Hair artistry is also a long time passion of mine. The looks have evolved so much through the decades and 2014 is definitely the year of the natural more “elegantly messy updo's” look as I like to call it. Soft, sexy, slightly bohemian loose updo’s are the rage this season along with luxe, shimmery coppery pinks and rose golds and bronzes on the eyes and face.  Wistful and Romantic makeup looks are stunning this year for brides and clients.  The word ”whimsical" is perfect to describe the luxe mood this year. I would love to work with you if you are a bride planning your perfect day or if you are wanting to get dolled up for an evening out with your special someone.  So ladies, if you are looking for a luxury and affordable makeup artist in Savannah,Ga  and or hair artist in Savannah, Ga for your special event, I hope to hear from you soon! Call Heather at 912-713-7039 or email me at heatherjferguson@hotmail.com and take a look at my galleries on the website at www.beyondbeautifulbyheather.com!
Cheers Everyone!!!

Photo by Zoe Christou Welsh

LUXE HAIR & MAKE UP FOR BRIDES 2014...LET'S TAKE A LOOK:)

Hello All!
Today I want to take a look at what is the hot trend for all you sweet brides planning your 2014 weddings:)  As a make up and hair artist, it is crucial I keep on top of what is hot for the next wedding season at all times. In 2013, I saw a lot of navy and green and wild flowers and also a lot of burlap and lace and twine and the low messy bun and the fresh natural face for makeup.  Every season has it's beauty and unique style of colors and decor and the hair and makeup is no exception:) The style has evolved from smooth and sleek updo's to much more "undone" updo's which is what I like to call " elegantly messy"!
The coming year brings some exciting and elegant new looks for brides. Think "Gatsby",... think "Haute Couture"..and think..."Rita Hayworth"!!! Blend these..and you get WOW!!:) Elegant luxe tones of Pearl Grey, Champagne, Gold, Blush, and Cream and yes...heavy beading!!! Accents of pearls and chunky rhinestones on brooches nestled in the updo's are going to be popular. Slightly messy version of the finger wave is going to be hot this year incorportated into the nape of the neck textured bun. The makeup this year, which does vary from bride to bride of course, but they eyes will have it in the spotlight. The "slightly smokey eye" will smolder but not overwhelm and still be elegant and bridal but the rest of the face will be glowy and the nude pink lip will definitely take center stage. However, with the finger waves back in fashion, the matte deep red lip is always a stunner and continues to remain a constant in fashion world and will be seen on many "vintage" bridal looks.
I can not wait to create more stunning updo's this coming season and a flawless face that will captivate many grooms:) If you are having a destination wedding in Savannah, GA and are looking for an on location makeup and hair artist, Savannah, GA, please check out my website and gallery of photos at www.savannahweddingmakeupartist.com or www.beyondbeautifulbyheather.com  I hope to hear from you all soon.

Beauty is a Gift to be Coveted....

XO,
Beyond Beautiful by Heather
Savannah, GA
912-713-7039

On Location Make Up & Hair Artist Savannah, GA

Hello Everyone!
Today Beyond Beautiful by Heather has been busy with bridal trials for airbrushed makeup and updo artistry for two future destination brides:)
Savannah is such a lovely city to say "I DO" in, but it certainly is a steamy hot city in the summer. My brides always ask me what can they do to keep their pretty makeup from melting off their face when getting married here in the summer.. I say...AIRBRUSH MAKEUP in Savannah Ga!!! This wonderful product is a cry proof and waterproof makeup that stays put hour after hour! It is made to last from 16-24 hours.
I use longwear event makeup with a long day of tears and celebrating in mind so you don't have to worry about losing your flawless look!
Beyond Beautiful by Heather not only offers on location makeup artistry but also hair artistry and nail services as well as spray tanning. I try to offer the best services I know my brides will need to feel ready for their memorable day, especially those arriving from out of town!!
I have been a freelance artist for brides for 14 years this year and love it more every year:) If you are getting married and are seeking a skilled on location bridal makeup and hair artist in Savannah GA to come to you on your wedding day to get you and your bridal party ready for your special day.. Please check out my website at www.beyondbeautifulbyheather.com and take a look at my galleries of bridal makeup and hair artistry I have done!
Hope to hear from you!!
Cheers,
Heather Ferguson
Beyond Beautiful by Heather

The Beach Inspired Bride...

Hello Ladies,
I have many brides here in the Savannah area that get married  out on beautiful Tybee Island and Hilton Head Island for romantic bare foot beach weddings. What can be more laid back and romantic than that right?  Well, as an on location makeup and hair artist, I get asked to create so many different looks depending on what the theme or feel of the wedding is to be.  I love to create such individual looks for every bride:)  Beach inspired hair is typically long and flowing and typically have those sought after slightly loose and slightly messy textured beach waves. This is such a fun look to create. I use a specific sized wand and glove to create these sea side looks for brides. The look is to be carefree but yet romantic and still polished for the wedding. Often I do a loose twist braid slightly woven back and hidden in amongst the waves to keep the hair away from the face but still give the look of the beach bridal "undo" that is all the rave these days:) 
Brides often want the airbrush makeup to keep the shine at bay from the humid air on the beach but still want the bronzed but natural glowing goddess effect which is gorgeous with the right combinations of bronzers highlighters, shimmers and fluttery sexy eyelashes and typically a nude lip to finish this gorgeous beach look.
If you are getting married and are seeking an on location hair artist Tybee Island or on location makeup artist tybee island, please consider using Beyond Beautiful by Heather and find me at www.beyondbeautifulbyheather.com  
Blessings till next post,
Heather Ferguson, Savannah GA
 

My top 10 faves in the Make Up Bag!!

Hello All!

Today I want to list my 10 favorite makeup items I feel every girl should have in her little makeup bag to get you gorgeous and feel confident in the few minutes you have in the morning before you fly out the door to begin your hectic day:)
So many lady friends and clients always ask me... "Heather, as a makeup artist, can you tell me what is honestly the best necessities to have in my makeup bag that can make me look good fast before my crazy day begins?" , which as we all agree, is pretty much all the time for most of us! By the way if you are looking for a professional on location make up artist and hair artist Savannah, GA, please find me at www.beyondbeautifulbyheather.com

1. Concealer!!~ A good creamy consistency one! Honestly one of the best inventions known to woman:) Concealing all the red spot areas often will get rid of the need for foundation!! Under the eyes, corners of nose, corners of mouth , crease in chin, acne marks or age spots, between the eyebrows.
2. Eye Shadow Base ~ You can find these by the dozen in Sephora or Ulta and they all tote their own greatness but honestly, I find they are all quite similar in outcome. I prefer the tinted ones personally compared to the clear ones. It makes a nice
pallette for your shadows and liner!

3. Tinted Moisturizer ~ Honestly, there is a difference in tinted moisturizers. Some are truly better in consistency and blendability and color tones than others. My fave is the original first created tinted moisturizer..Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer. It's just amazing ladies!

4. Eye Brow Pencil or Brow Powder~ You have to frame the eyes ladies! It's like hanging an unframed painting on the wall. Even a little bit of brow powder in between the brow hairs if they are sparse, and accenting your natural arch makes all the difference:)

5. High Lighting Champagne or Goldy Colored Eye Shadow~ Find one that is shimmery. This should go right on the eye lid and a touch on the brow bone..your eyes just pop right up when you do this!!

6. Defining Mascara~ So many choices out there..ugh!! Honestly, find one that works for you, even if it is a drug store brand, but going without mascara is just not an option girls:)

7. Blush~ Smile ladies!! Blush is scientifically proven to make us appear..Rested, Happy, Healthy, Content, Loved & Excited. Dont' skip the blush girls. It's my favorite beauty item I think:) Smile first and then pop the color on the apple of the cheeks!

8. Pinkish Red Lip Color~ O.k. I know a lot of you are afraid of lip color.. But it really makes the lips look plump and pretty and finishes the face! If you are not a fan of lipstick and liners, choose one of my favorites for a toned down moisturized version from Burts Bees Shimmer Sticks. These are awesome and come in beautiful healthy looking sheer colors!

9. Bronzer ~ Choose one that is not too dark for you ladies! We often want to have a faux glow on our porcelain faces, but choose one too dark and our face no longer matches our body! LOL.. For a nice drug store brand, try Physicians Formula Bronzers.. They are good for the price!

10. Eye Liner~ Don't forget one of the most important items!! Last but not least, eye liner pencils. I prefer the ones you sharpen instead of the self sharpening ones you twist up. You get a sharper cleaner line! Choose a waterproof kind in very black and brown. For drugstore, Revlon Color stay are nice!
There you have it ladies! Enjoy!
Heather F.
Beyond Beautiful by Heather

The Modern Vintage Bride ~ by MakeUp Artist Savannah GA

Hello my fellow readers!

Thank you for reading my blog today. We are talking VINTAGE!
If you haven't noticed yet, the modern bride is going vintage these days, but
with a modern twist! What a drop dead gorgeous statement this
makes! It's timeless and fashionable and just plain elegant!
When a bride comes to me and says, " I am thinking of going
vintage with my hair and makeup on my wedding day", I say " YES!!! LET'S DO IT:)"  The vintage style is flawless, Old HollyWood Glam all the way. Usually a crimson lip is top of the list with a soft gleaming eye and long, fluttery lashes!  It truly is one of my all time favorites since it graced the faces of so many timeless beauties as Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, and Rita Hayworth. On the wedding day, especially if you are getting married outside in Savannah, I recommend the staying power of the airbrush makeup that I love so much because it is cryproof for up to 16 hours of flawless coverage! I use only waterproof liners, shadows and mascaras to prevent your beautiful face from falling down onto that beautiful dress! LOL! Along with that lovely vintage face, we should follow suit with a similar hair style! When my brides want a modern vintage look, I will ask them how vintage they want to go. Vintagey hair can go from the pin curl waves to the victory rolls to the sleek low smooth chignon, to a variation of a french twist, and the list goes on. There are so many choices when the word VINTAGE comes up:) I love them all and have so much fun creating them for brides and clients for every special event! If you are looking for an on location makeup and hair artist Savannah GA, please take a look at my website at www.beyondbeautifulbyheather.com for a full view of my galleries and services and pricing information!! I hope to hear from you all soon, and remember...."Beauty is a Gift to be Coveted!
Stay Beautiful,
Sincerely,
Heather Ferguson
Beyond Beautiful by Heather
On Location Make Up and Hair Artist Savannah GA

THROUGH THE EYES OF A MAKE-UP ARTIST...Savannah, GA ..

Hello my fellow readers!

  Today I am simply writing about my view through the eyes of a makeup artist and give you a peek into my world!  Intrigued? Most people think I have a really fun job..well.. they are right!  I love my work!!  It is something I am extremely passionate about!  Here is a little peek of how I see things!

  When I meet you for the first time, I know nothing about you or your personality etc.. I see a canvas!  A beautiful blank canvas for me to create a masterpiece.  I bet you get up every morning and go to the mirror and say, “Well, here I am again, same old , same old,” right?  Ha ha… I know it’s true, I do the same thing. However, your face is a whole exciting new opportunity for me to make something even more beautiful.  When you see yourself, you don’t usually notice how amazing your eye shape is, or your beautiful bone structure or your great lip shape right?  I do!!  I must begin my work by creating an even toned palette, meaning, I need to hide the reddened areas and bluish tones before I can contour and highlight. In this way, the beautiful eyes and lips and bone structure is what is subtly showcased, not the uneven pigmentation of the skin.  I really feel like a painter most of the time.  You must start with a clean even surface. One of the most asked questions I get from clients is how to make their eyes stand out and look really amazing. You want to know the key to achieving that?  CONCEALER  and a great EYE BASE!  Yep! It’s not really which eye shadow colors and liners per say, at least not to start off with.  You have to clean up that eye first and create an even toned canvas for those shadows and liners to really make an impact on!  When you hire me, I take into consideration your eye color, your hair color, your skin tone, your outfit you will wear, and where you are going, whether it be your wedding or a fun night out or even engagement photos! My job changes for each person because there is no face like the other. I love this part of my work. I never get bored!  Whether I am doing your makeup or hair or both, I get to be an artist and it makes me happy to see you smile after I am finished and you take a look and realize how gorgeous you all are!  Well, that will conclude today’s little post.  If you are looking for an on location makeup artist Savannah, GA please contact me on my website at www.beyondbeautifulbyheather.com and let me help you realize how beautiful you really are with my artistic touch! 

Until next post…remember.. Beauty is a Gift to be Coveted.

Heather F.

MASCARA.!!! ....Need I say more?:)

Hello Ladies!
Alright so today we are seriously going to chat about the one product no woman can live without.....
MASCARA!!!!  Let's list the plethora of types and qualities of the gazillion mascaras out there!
We have lengthening, thickening, building, fortifying, strengthening, lengthening + thickening, curling, fattening, tubes, gel, waterproof, washable waterproof and the list keeps going right??
I bet every time you ladies walk into a Sephora or even your local walmart, you find yourself wandering through the makeup aisle thinking, " Hmmm....I wonder what new mascara I should try that will transform my short wimpy lashes into long, lucious, curled wisps ?"  Well, let's talk a bit about what mascara is really going to do for you and your lovely lashes!!  Everywhere you look, there is a new mascara promising you the prettiest flirtiest lashes ever, but the truth is, whether High End or Drug Store, they do about the same thing!! Yep...That's right girls. You can get the same beautiful look from a less expensive mascara such as Loreal's Voluminous as you can from the high end Lancome Definicils or Dior Show.  I've used everything from Maybelline Great Lash (which is still one of my favorite go to's by the way) to Dior Show Doll Lashes, and I can honestly say, it's usually the brush that seems to make the difference in the way the product applies to your lashes. A skinny long brush will create definition while a thick fat brush creates thickness!  Benefit's famous mascara "They're Real" however nice, still barely shows any difference when compared to Loreal's Voluminous when applied to the lashes.  There is a slight variation in formulas, but for the most part, they are comparable. It's also the technique you use to apply!! Always start at the base of your lashes and then slowly...WIGGLE the brush back and forth slightly while you go up to the tips. Do this several times with the first coat then do the second coat. Layering your mascara's is a popular make up artist trick.  For example, try Loreal Voluminous first then top with Maybelline Illegal Lengths and see what you get!!  KAPOW!!!  Nice:)  No single mascara can do it all! Now as for waterproof types, you have to be a bit more careful because there is a drying agent in waterproof mascaras that will make the lashes so dry that they will flake down onto our under eye and cheeks! Waterproof mascaras should not be used on a daily basis if not needed.  They can truly dry the lashes out and cause breakage over time.  Save the waterproof for special occasions like weddings or a day at the pool or beach! The newer lines of mascaras these days are geared towards fortifying your lashes and enhancing the natural lash growth cycle.. I find this cool!!  Revlon Grow Lucious is actually my fave these days on myself.  I notice I have less lash fall out using this. Lancome's Definicils is truly the number one mascara bought by makeup artists and customers across the country, however, I believe you can get the same look with a good drugstore brand to.  Much like paying for a brand name on a pair of jeans or a high end brand hand bag, it's the same with Mascara!!  So ladies, that is my input on the hype of mascara! Hope it helped a little and if you are looking for a good Make up Artist in Savannah GA, contact Heather at www.beyondbeautifulbyheather.com and let me help with your special event or wedding day makeup!
Warm Wish til next post:)

Heather Ferguson
Make Up Artist, Savannah GA
www.savannahweddingmakeupartist.com

Hey Sweet Cheeks...

Hello All,
Sorry it's been a bit since my last post! But... I'm back today to chat about one of our favorite must have's in our make up bag...BLUSH!!!  Yep.. that amazing product that makes us immediately look awake, and refreshed, and happy and youthful.. and ..well.. you get the picture:)  With all the "rosy" choices out there for blushers, it makes a girl's head spin doesn't it? Well, let's break it down!  Typically if you have dry skin.. a cream blush is a good choice. Even a mousse blush, which are the newer breed of blushes out there, are smart for someone with dry skin. They give a slightly dewy finish and look very much like the skin is blushing from within. Becareful though as to putting cream or mousse blushes over top your powder that you use as a foundation or your setting powder. Often times.. you will end up with a ruddy looking patch where your foundation was removed from the cream blush. If you apply your cream blush before putting on foundation, you will have to go lightly not to completely wipe away your blush with your foundation and also your powder may stick in a patch to your cream blush. .. Wheww!!  Hope that makes sense ladies! On the days when you are not feeling like doing the powder thing though and going maybe foundationless and maybe just using concealer here and there... the cream blush looks glowy and pretty! Now.. those of us with oily skin types.. beware!  Cream blushes are not necessarily bad but not the best for oily skin.  You will probably have more trouble with getting the color to stay on the skin. It seems to disappear more easily on oily skin. Also, cream blushes can make the pores look larger on someone with oily skin as well.   Gel or liquid blushes are great for those of us with a shiny complexion.  They are typically oil free and light and blend easily into the skin but, sometimes the color is so light, you may have to apply it in layers to get the color to the consistency that you would like. Gel blushes do not clog pores and are a nice choice for a quick wash of rosy color when you are heading to the beach or something.    Now, of course we come to everyone's stand by.. Powder Blushes!!:)  This type of cheek pigment has been around for decades. It comes in tons of beautiful shades from peach to plum to everything in between. It works well for basically every skin type out there.  If you want to really have staying power, you can layer a powder blush over top your cream or gel blush.  Now that really holds the color true! Matte blushes give a more natural finish while blushes with mica in them give that bit of shimmery glow.  It all depends on what you are going for! I like matte blushes better.. because you can always add a wash of shimmer with a light shimmer powder if you like but if your blush has it already in there.. watch out.. you don't want to look like a disco ball when the sun hits your face:) LOL!! 
Now, where do we put it when applying it?  Well, as a make up artist... I like to generally apply blush where it looks like your face naturally would turn pink from being warm or happy or exited:) The apples of the cheeks when you smile, this is the place to first put a pop of blush, then on the bridge of the nose, not the tip of it like Rudolph;)  Then on the temples slightly and on the sides of the forehead by the hair line!  There ya go! Easy, and you can look like you are happy and rested and ready to face the day in one minute if that's all you have time for some days.    Now aren't blushes better than resorting to the way of pinching our cheeks all day to get that glow? LOL!  Well, anyway, I hope this helps a few of you at least that are pondering the blush question:)  I love blush. It's one of my most favorite beauty items in my kit!  If any of you are out there looking for an On Location Make Up Artist in Savannah GA, please contact Heather Ferguson, Make Up and Hair Artist, Savannah Ga and find my website at www.savannahweddingmakeupartist.com . 
Happy Blushing Ladies:)
Till Next Post,
Heather Ferguson
Make Up and Hair Artist, Savannah GA  

The Bridal "Up do " or "Un do" ?

Hello All!

Today we are gonna talk about the variations a bride or anyone going to a special event can choose when it comes to the "up do" for a pretty hair style! These days, the tight little curls piled high upon the head with a few ringlets dangling off of our sides is rather dated! Let's face it, times change and typically we all like to get in on what is the new cool thing right?
The hot thing in wedding hair these days is what brides refer to as the "un do"!!  This term is becoming more popular as time passes!! Also affectionately referred to as the "messy bun"!!
When a bride is setting her "theme" or "feel" of the wedding, it helps when everything from the flowers to the cake and everything in between kind of follows suit with the same feeling. Including hair and make up!  Let's say a bride is getting married at the beach with a bohemian style wedding, well we probably wouldn't want to choose to have her hair styled in an extremely elegant or vintage style updo.  This type of bride often asks me to create something that looks pretty but soft and loose and romantic but still slightly carefree.  So incorporating twists and braids and deep waves in the hair is gorgeous for a wedding themed this way.
The next bride I meet with might be having the ever popular " vintage" themed wedding. This is another gorgeous type of styling.  When brides say "Vintage" to me, I usually need to ask what era they are referring to! Vintage can mean anywhere from the finger waves in the 1920's to the Victory Rolls and pin curls of the 1930's, to the sleek and elegant bun at the nape of the neck with the sides perfectly coiffed in the 1940's.  It can keep going through the years, however, I have yet to have a bride say to me, "Can you make my hair look like a flower child of the 60's or a disco diva of the 70's, or maybe give me head banging hair of the 80's"?  So....when I hear "Vintage", I typically stop calculating after the 1950's styles:) LOL!!   Then, I have the brides that are going for all out elegance!  A style dripping with sophistication and class from the Manolo Blahnik shoes she will wear to the Dom Perignon the guests will drink! This bride will often ask me to create something timeless and perfectly coiffed and smooth in styling such as a perfect chignon or even a low and classy spin on the french twist with no hair out of place and the shine spray galore!!  Honestly, the most popular request I get lately however, is ... The messy "un do".  It's cute and pretty and romantic all at the same time and can be versatile in almost any theme of wedding. The curls are loose and the slightly "messy bun" I create is usually positioned low and off to one side with a soft side sweep bang in the front often accompanied with a little loose twist of some kind to enhance the sides leading to the gathering of loose tousled curls in the back. I love this look along with all the others I get requests for! Those of you who have thin baby fine hair or a short style that is stacked in the back, this makes up do's a tad more challenging! Do not underestimate the awesomeness of clip in hair extensions ladies!! They work wonders! There is always a way to create the illusion of more hair! It's all about being creative!  So when you are getting married and putting together a theme or feeling or inspiration for your wedding day, keep in mind, the hair and make up go hand in hand with your dress and shoes and flowers and everything else. When everything flows together, it makes the wedding day that much more memorable. If you are getting married or going to a special occasion and looking for an on location hair artist in Savannah, GA  and you want something beautiful done with your hair to complete your perfect look, contact Heather Ferguson at www.savannahweddingmakeupartist.com.  Beauty is a Gift to be coveted.
Blessings till next post!
Heather Ferguson

Can I be photo shopped please???

Hello Everyone!
O.k. so, today I want to talk a little about make up and photo shop:)  What do these two things have in common right? Well, as a professional make up artist, I get a lot of brides and clients that come to me with a stack of photos in hand of what look they are wanting to accomplish for their wedding day or special event!
Typically, I see beautiful examples out of  People magazine red carpet photos of Holly Wood starlets such as Eva Longoria, Kim Kardashian, Carrie Underwood, Charlize Theron, and etc...   From this point many of my lovely brides to be say I love her look in this photo, can we duplicate this.   This is where it can get a little tricky!  You see, the thing is, we are regular human beings with regular skin that has freckles and possibly scars from past acne or bumps from current acne issues and fine lines here and there!  Even those beautiful stars you see in those glossy pages of the People magazine or Brides Magazine, they do not have perfect skin. Not even close. The make up artists these famous A Listers have, do the best job they can do as far as concealing, high lighting, slimming, camouflaging, brightening and contouring, but after that..... PHOTO SHOP!!  Yes ladies, that is correct. Not even those seem to be perfect starlets can look that perfect without help.  Make Up artists such as myself pride ourselves on making a naturally pretty face look even prettier with our bag of magic tricks, but the truth is, whatever can't be covered or bumps that can't be hidden etc... Photographers are magic makers to!! Oh boy are they!  They can remove scars and shadows and tattoos and all sorts of things out of a photo with their photo shop magic!  How wonderful is that!!  I wish that when any of you come to me and say, I want to look just like this picture of Eva Longoria, I could make you look exactly that way, but no one ever knows how she really looked before Photo Shop got a hold of that photo.
Also, keep in mind, there is a big difference between two words that seem to confuse a lot of people.. these terms are " naked" and "nude".  Does not sound like much difference in the meaning does it?  Well let me explain. A "naked" face is one that you have no make up on at all when you head to the gym for a sweaty pilates class:)  A "nude" face is one that looks flawless and natural in tones and high lights and contouring and definition but with no real colors added from blushes and eye shadows etc... So, basically, a seamless airbrush makeup foundation coverage but not too heavy, with a natural bronzer for contouring, some matte highlighters where needed for dimension and defined eyelashes with a peachy pink nude lip gloss.  Hope this makes sense!  Many clients say, but Carrie Underwood looks so natural in this photo!! Oh if you only knew how much make up she really had on to look that "Natural"!  Plus of course then....PHOTO SHOP!  Lol!!
So, you see ladies, no matter how awesome make up can make you look, there are always going to still be small imperfections that will then be erased in a photo at the talented hand of a photographer!! So, when you hold that mirror up to see my masterpiece after I am finished and you gaze at your reflection for the first time, if you hold that mirror two inches from your face, you will immediately begin to find every possible little flaw that might be there. When you hold the mirror at a distance of where most people would be face to face distance from you.. you will be saying...Wow, I'm gorgeous:)  So, the truth is my lovely ladies, when in real life, no matter how great of a make up artist has done your make up.... We are not photo shopped until we are in a photograph!:)  I hope this helps all of you realize that even the small imperfections we all have, makes us human and beautiful and real, and not like a wax statue.  If you are looking for a Makeup Artist in Savannah, GA, please contact Heather Ferguson by going to my website at www.savannahweddingmakeupartist.com.

Be Blessed and Beautiful until next post!
Heather Ferguson
 

For The Love of Faux Lashes:)

Hi Ladies!
O.k.so... how many of us have stood in the bathroom within an inch of the mirror cursing the pain of applying these fake eyelashes that everyone raves about? Trying to apply the glue and apply it to your eye while they actually are sticking to your finger when you let go??  Hmmm..... does this sound familiar? Admit it.. you've done it and so have I and every other woman you know unless you are one of those rare specimens that have lashes two inches long and bat against your sunglasses when you have them on!! If you are one of these lucky ladies blessed with lashes like that... Oh how you are envied:)  However.. for the rest of us.. here is the skinny on fat beautiful lashes that we must fudge the truth on with the falsies ;) 
Make sure that you buy lashes that are fitting for the time of day or event you are going to! I mean we probably don't want to see lashes that look like they could take us to the night club in Vegas when we are just going to the Piggly Wiggly to get groceries, but, to each their own. If you can rock it...go for it:) Anyway, there are the very black lashes that do add nice drama even if they are the natural looking length and thickness. These work great on anyone who is dark to medium haired, and honestly, most everyone can wear some form of the black ones.  Then for the lovely ginger haired and pale blonde ladies with fair complexions, there are some beautiful brown lashes that will be more natural looking on you! These look gorgeous with a brown black mascara. Grab a clear mascara at the store and apply it before you apply your black or brown mascara and watch the definition happen:) Also apply this on the bottom lashes for that doll eyed effect!  So, it's time to figure out how to apply these cool but crazy lashes.  Here is a great little secret if you don't already know it...get a hand mirror and put it on the counter in the bathroom or wherever you will have good lighting. Bend over and look down into the mirror and set your lashes across your eye to measure for the length. Can you see by doing this, how much easier this will be than looking straight into the bathroom mirror?  Once you have measured for the length of your lashes, use a lash or cuticle scissors and trim from the outer corner end what you don't need. Now for the glue!  There are a ton of different kinds you could try. Of course Ardell waterproof Lash Grip glue is popular everywhere. It's a timeless favorite and usually gives good results. It is a latex glue though, so those of you that may be allergic, beware!!  A brand called Duo is also one of the most popular and raved about brands of glue. It comes in brush on and regular tube formula. It comes in white which dries clear or dark black which you may like if you are going for a dramatic look or you are dark skinned. Either way, it's a great glue! Now that you have measured and cut your lashes to the proper length, and made sure your eye lids are clean and without makeup or oils from any eye make up removers, it's time to apply the glue to the lash strip! Do not be in a rush to glob it on thinking more is better here ladies.. it's not. But too little, that's not good either, just a happy medium. After you lay a stripe of glue across the lash band, wait and count 30 seconds to let the glue set and then with a tweezers holding the lashes, look down again into your hand mirror and apply the lashes as close to your natural lash line as possible. Press the strip down in the middle and then press down on each end to secure them. Wait a good two or three minutes before you give them a gentle tug to see if they are secure. If they are, you are ready to proceed with your eye makeup and shadows to your heart's desire:)  After you have applied your shadows and then liners, give your lashes a nice curl with an eyelash curler to blend your lashes with the falsies before applying two coats of your fave mascara!!
There you have it ladies! It's not as hard as we thought:) Are you running to get your hand mirror yet and try this? LOL!!  If you like my blog, you will love my work if you are getting married or having a special event and you want Bridal makeup in Savannah GA or Wedding Hair Styling in Savannah, GA, contact me at www.savannahweddingmakeupartist.com and keep following me on Makeup Artist Savannah blog spot!
Blessings till next time!
Heather Ferguson

All about Eyes!

Hello All!
Today's blog is about those beautiful eyes we all want when we do our make up! Here are the best top artist tips for creating a beautiful eye look! First, make sure you invest in an eye base. There are many on the market, however ones that are tinted either white or skin tone work nicely because they prime the eye lid for shadows to stay but also make a clean uniform toned base. Since we all have thin skin on the eye lids, the skin tone is not uniform and does not make for a clean canvas for our shadows unless we prime or base first.  Now you are on your way.. Second, start with a matte shadow in cream or pale peach or nude to brush over your eye primer. Next, choose a crease color depending on how dramatic you are going for, followed by a slightly shimmery light color for the lid to add dimension. Eye liner is the super star here.. Gel Eye liner is your friend!!! Get some. Many companies all have their own version that are water proof and they create a beautiful clean line. Now add a light color in matte or shimmery depending on what time of day your look is for, on your brow bone for drama and contour and two coats of your favorite mascara on curled eyelashes and you should have a beautiful cover girl worthy eye look!! Stay tuned for more tips and if you are searching for a Makeup Artist  Savannah, GA, look me up at www.beyondbeautifulbyheather.com 

Stay Beautiful till next time,
Heather Ferguson

Airbrush MakeUp, Savannah GA

Hello all!
Today, just a tid bit on the wonderment of Airbrush MakeUp~
Have you ever wondered why and how the starlets on T.V. in Hollywood always look so glamorous? The secret is Airbrush Make Up!! This product that seems so fascinating is really just a small compressor and airbrush gun used to spray a fine mist of foundation onto the skin giving it a seamless quality. It is the foundation itself that is the complicated subject. There are different types of airbrush foundation. There are water based ones that spray on nicely, but are not waterproof. These are called Glamour Foundations. There are the other kind of airbrush foundations that are waterproof and are comprised of an alcohol base that holds to the skin even through tears on a wedding day.  Either way, they provide a beautiful finish in photos and for a long day of events such as a wedding. If you are looking for someone to provide professional Airbrush make up in Savannah GA  for an event.. seek out Heather Ferguson, Make Up Artist ,Savannah, GA at beyondbeautifulbyheather.com.  Watch for more informative posts on make up and application tips from MakeUp Artist Savannah,Ga blog! 
Blessings:)

Makeup Artist Savannah, GA

This week's bride Maria was looking for a Makeup Artist in Savannah, GA when she found me.  She was a delight to work with. We did the waterproof airbrush make up and faux lashes and her beautiful updo for her romantic evening wedding in downtown Savannah GA and she looked stunning!!
To view photos of my work, please take a look at my website at www.beyondbeautifulbyheather.com or www.savannahweddingmakeupartist.com .

Heather Ferguson