Bride to be becomes makeup artist

Anthony and I are the kind of couple that loves just hanging out at home with maybe a good movie or even better a puzzle and glass a of wine. Yup, we enjoy puzzles, and not really because we are good at them. See, it normally takes us many weeks and many glasses of wine before our 500 piece puzzle is done, but once all the little pieces make up our jungle themed puzzle, a strange sense of accomplishment comes before both of us.

One weekend, Anthony decided that we should get away from our hectic lives in New York City, so we headed for a rented vacation house approaching a weekend of many puzzles (Anthony bought a variety pack with a gazillion puzzles!) good food, and good wine. The second night of our stay Anthony looked an odd shade of green as we were watching TV. I asked him what was wrong and he said “nothing’s wrong. I got you something, it’s upstairs.” I was comfortable, “why would he make me go upstairs to get this gift,” I thought. I gave him a hard time but eventually went upstairs. Lying on the bed was a large pink box reading the words “Victoria Secret.” I nearly turned around instantly without opening the box thinking, “I am not wearing whatever is in that box.” I opened the box and to my surprise and delight it was not what I thought it was going to be. At the bottom of the box was a beautiful and large puzzle, already carefully assembled. The puzzle said, “Daniela, you are the missing piece to my puzzle. Will you marry me?” A scream and a cry came from the room and at the bottom of the stairs. There he was, my prince charming in a black wife beater and basketball shorts on one knee, like I had always pictured (I think). I quickly ran to him in my outfit of bleach stained sweatpants and a huge t-shirt and storybook fairy tale begins:

I haven’t formally introduced myself I am Daniela. That fateful day of a surprise puzzle and has begun this journey that you will follow me on. I am getting married November 20, 2010 and have loved planning. In my wedding planning one major focus has been my serious search for a makeup artist for my big day. Most people found my intense search and meeting with various makeup artist’s strange. I had friends and family make comments like “shouldn’t you be concerned about the venue, the dress, the photographer, etc?” Yes, I should and I was but makeup somehow just seemed more important. You see I have a slight obsession with makeup. I love how makeup can enhance someone’s natural beauty and can transform someone’s confidence. I kept meeting with MUA’s that were fine but I was sure I could do a better job than them. I have felt like applying makeup has been a bit of a talent of mine. Finally, I met with Ellen B .( http://www.ellenbmakeup.com/) and it was love at first makeup trial. I instantly saw her skill, kind spirit, and excitement about her job I thought, “Wow, I’d love to work with her.” And that has led me into my developing makeup career. Ellen graciously offered to have me work with her and train with her.

So far I have went to train with Ellen once and also went to the Makeup Show in NYC to stock up on all the essentials. I have done two brides, one through an ad on craigslist.org and the other through projectwedding.com message boards. This blog will follow my journey to becoming a makeup artist and bride! Until next time...