Senior Portrait Season | Beauty with the Baby | Denver Airbrush Makeup Artist

Even though we've been buried in a few feet of snow these last few spring days, it has me thinking of that time when the kids are stir crazy. The windows are open and I can hear them on the playground at the school down the street. The older kids are walking home from school, and the high school kids are on their skateboards talking about summer camps and a much needed break. Its time for the juniors to schedule their senior portrait sessions. 

These past few years in Denver, I have a had some really fun opportunities to work with photographers with various styles for their senior clients. From in studio sessions, to city exploring, to mountain and foothill adventure settings. I can recommend one for each! 

I love when a senior chooses to have their makeup and hair done before their session. Sometimes they might suffer from acne, or just want to have a little glamour day to make the day solely about them. Its such a great stress reliever to have someone else do the work for you. I also throw in some tips and tricks during our glam sesh to help them recreate the look at home. I am also a licensed esthetician, and love giving out some key advice on keeping their skin healthy. 

Here are a few photographers that I love to work with here in Denver. Follow the link over to their site to see which style fits your personality and vibes. 

Tara Polly Photography ... Sabrina Marie Photography ...

Thomas Toth Studio Photography ... Pamela Tabb Photography

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Kelli's Keystone Wedding | Beauty with the Baby | Denver Bridal Airbrush Makeup Artist

Let't take a moment to chat about this amazing bridal party. These girls were so chill, just over all happy to be wherever they could be together. All from one place, but now dispursed over several states and also out of the country. Sisters, friends, sisters from other mamas. Now some of them mamas. They all came together, so beautifully, to help Kelli get hitched. 

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Keystone Colorado in the summer is about as close to heaven as I can imagine. Cool in the morning and evening. The sun making all the colors of the wild flowers twinkle. We had so much fun getting these gals all dolled up in a cabin next to the wedding site. It really couldn't have been sweeter. 

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Kelli and her girls kept their lip simple, but did a full beautiful lash. All very classic and doe eyed. Their hair, done by the talented Eliza Pooler, was all very effortless but still chic. Just perfect for their simple, flowing gray gowns. 

Thank you, Kelli, for having us be a part of your special day. We wish you all the best. 

Photography by Elevate Photography

Fit Girl Bridal Babe | Beauty with the Baby | Denver Bridal Airbrush Makeup Artist

So happy this fit girl bridal babe found me last year. Right in the dead of summer, she was a total breath of fresh air. 

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denver bridal airbrush makeup

Taylor came to me with claims that she is in no way a makeup and hair girly girl. WHAT? I would have never have guessed it from the way this stunner pulled of this wedding look. 

Taylor is a personal trainer. Shes used to living in spandex and comfort. So she was not about to put on a big fluffy wedding gown. The dress she chose was like it was specially made for her. It fit snuggley in all the right places.. Can we take a moment to appreciate the back? Love every minute of this dress. 

We accentuated her big sparkling eyes with some individual cluster lashes, and made her blue green pop with the Naked 3 palate form Urban Decay.

This was the second wedding that I did at Deer Creek Valley Ranch in Bailey Colorado. Its just outside the city, but not such a mess with traffic and tourists. Such a breathtaking backdrop to be married in front of. I LOVE the reception area as well. So intimate. 

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The girls were also kind enough to hang with my mini while I prepped the bride and her mom... I love when people support small businesses with a family vibe. I'm always so appreciative of their understanding.  Baby girl just wants in on the glam squad too. 

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Thank you so much, Taylor. I loved being  part of your big day. Keep smiling, you super positive and bubbly girl! I love your energy!

Thank you also to Catherine Jeter Photography for the beautiful photos! Please check out her work. She is based in Breckenridge but travels all over for the perfect shot! 

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Mommy braid | Beauty with the Baby | Denver Mommy Blogger

Ok Moms... Who of you has time to wash, dry, and style their hair every morning? Those of you lucky to be able to pull off a short bob hair style, yay! But if you're like me, with no guts to just let it go, we have our daily styles. All depending on what wash day you're in. Ha ha, yes, I said wash day. I don't need to wash my hair every day. Really no one should. There are several articles proving that it isn't good for your hair to wash it every day. So I have "wash day styles". Day 1- fresh flat ironed curled under. Day 2- sides pinned back out of my face. Day 3- half up bun with a few pins. Day 4- some type of braid. Day 5- Different braid or mommy bun. 

Let's get real... I'm in a mommy bun by 4pm most days

Like my wing liner series, Ill give you a braid series as well. The first one is my favorite. The Dutch braid.  

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Part your hair on whichever side you are comfortable with. I always choose a deep part to make the braid a lottle mor dramatic.  

A dutch braid could also be called an inside out braid, pulling the strand under instead of over. still keeping the pulling in of new pieces into each new cross under. 

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Follow the hair line down and over the back of your ear. This is when I band the braid and prep the rest of your hair to be pulled off to the side and braided in.  

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Band off the hair at the bottom. With one hand, hold the end of the braid. With the other hand, lightly pull small pieces of each cross under out a bit. It'll make the braid look looser and more relaxed. 

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Sometimes I am not as careful while braiding and will simply take a few bobby pins and smooth down those sharkies. But sometimes the messy parts are the best! 

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Any hair styles you have been wanting a tutorial on? Leave them in the comments below, and Id love to give them a go for you!!  

Photos by Baby Rose Photography