Blog | GawJessBrides

How to Prep for Your Wedding Trial

There's a couple of things I advise my clients before we meet for the first time. Here's some recommendations to follow before meeting u...

Engagement Shoot Makeup

My sorority sister, Laura, was kind enough to hire me for her engagement shoot last month. She slays that winged liner 💁🏻‍♀️ Since I d...

Spray Tans Before a Wedding, Why Not?

Naydine came to me for a spray tan before she left on vacation to Jamaica. A lot of my clients like getting sprayed before they go away ...

My Favorite Wedding Look

Airbrushed, Warm tones, and a Matte Mauve or Burnt Lip. Forever my favorite makeup look. I love how I can make a bride's skin dewey wit...

Bronzed Bachelorette

Liana came to me for a spray tan before her bachelorette party. She wanted that J Lo Glow in all of her photos that night. I love how n...

Smokey and Bronzy

Jacqueline came to me wanting a glowy smokey look, but was afraid I wouldn't be able to conceal her dark circles and sun damage. She spe...

Paraben Free. Phthalate Free. Say What?

Many cosmetic companies today are transforming their brand into a more clean route by making their products paraben- and phthalate-free. ...

Swatching New Smashbox Eye Palette

I found my new favorite hobby!!!! SWATCHING!!!! 💗 Came home tired ✈️ and was happily surprised to have a 📦 package at home waiting for ...

From Ghost to Glow

Stacey hates when her summer tan fades so she calls me when she needs a spray tan in the fall/winter. If you're looking to get a spray t...

Makeup Looks from 2018 CFDA Awards

#GetGawJess: Yesterday were the CFDA Awards (Council of Fashion Designers of America). If you’re not aware, it’s a non profit trade assoc...

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