Rothesay Make Up Artist | Rothesay Netherwood School | Holly & Jeff

So I have been SWAMPED with emails - thank you everyone for your inquiries and bookings, but it has interfered with my blog and social media ( you've probably noticed I've been a little quiet the past week or so) So here is "Wedding Wednesday" ..on Monday ..sounds like a great way to start the week to me ;)

Holly is one of my 2012 brides and of course, like all my fabulous brides, an absolute sweetheart.

For Holly's Wedding Makeup and style we went with a Classic Beauty feel. Rose toned lips and cheeks and a soft eye chocolates, taupes &champagnes.

Products Used:
Ben Nye Neutral Eyeshadow Palette * Dior 5 color Eyeshadow in Incognito 030 *  L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Waterproof * Smashbox Jet Set Waterproof Eye Liner in Deep Black *Classified Cosmetics Aero Mineral Foundation * Smashbox Blush Rush in Flush * M.A.C Buttercup Lipstick *

I LOVE Holly's first look photos ... I just love her face and body language in the photos - SOOOO CUTE! Her hands give it all away :)

Kind words from Holly on her Bastarache Beauty wedding experience:

I literally could not have been happier with my

experience... You spent most of the morning with us,

you were lovely to have around and I and my

bridesmaids felt absolutely beautiful in our make-up.

I wish you could do my make-up every day!" – Holly

 
Photographer: JK Murphy Photography
Wedding Dress is from: Matthew Christopher
Decor: Judith Mackin
Flowers : Sandra Miller Floral
Venue of wedding: Rothesay Netherwood School (chapel and Heritage Hall)

Wedding Coordinator: From Menus to Venues 

Makeup Artist: Bastarache Beauty

Thank you again Holly & Jeff for having me as part of your wedding day. Your wedding has always been a favorite memory of mine - and I am SO excited about the new things happening in your life together! All the best on your journey!

Thank you everyone for stopping by - I hope you're inspired!

xx
sj
www.bastarachebeauty.com

Moncton Make up Artist | Make Up Misses

So I don't like to be negative or talk down company's or products ...but I do feel a sense of responsibility to tell you guys what I buy and don't like, since I like to share my product hauls etc.

So here are a few products I will not buy again & I am disappointed in spending my hard earned money on.

My March "Make up Misses" :

1. Cake Dry Shampoo 

I have fine hair, and it gets oily fast, I  usually need to wash my hair everyday unless I have a good dry shampoo...this my friends is  not a good dry shampoo..it absorbs for like 2 seconds..maybe. I just hated it all around. $22.00 ...super disappointed.


2. Nars Skin Smoothing Face Prep

I was looking for something for my mature clients, this was recommended as it is suppose to help smooth over fine lines and pores. Personally though, I feel that it is too mattifying for anyone over 30. At $36.00 ... I have other products that I can rely on consistently, not a buy again.


3. Diorskin Nude BB Creme

So I posted when I purchased this for myself ...NOW ..it is a nice finish ...but because of some of the ingredients it oxides really bad, which means, once it's been on your skin for a little while - it darkens. Maybe for personal use this would be ok. If one opted to purchase a shade lighter then they would normal buy - and let it adjust accordingly.  For my pro kit,however, I don't have time to test it on clients and wait for the color to change etc. So if I am going to be spending $44.00 on a BB Cream...it's not going to be this one.


4. Sephora Collection - Retractable Brow Pencil 

 

Full brows are still in - and they are beautiful, I love them. But finding good brow products isn't always easy. I've been testing a couple of different lines and different products for brows - and this just didn't make the cut. It does not last - even with setting it with a powder. A girl needs her brows- all day. Fortunately - it was only $16.00 dollars...but I'd much rather spend that somewhere else. 

5.Sens'Eyes Waterproof Sensitive Make up Remover

I hear so many people raving about this eye makeup removed ..but I was not impressed. Especially at $29.00 . Don't get me wrong - it does take the makeup off. But my regular eye makeup remover does too- and I need a lot less of it to do the same thing, and it even costs less. So similar to the Diorskin BB Cream - it's not terrible, but I've had better.


So let me know what you guys think of this blog, would you prefer to just hear what I like? Or do you want to know my makeup misses? I don't want to start bashing products all the time, but I am more then happy to give my honest opinion on products either way.

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Thanks for stopping by!

xx

sj

WWW.BASTARACHEBEAUTY.COM

Moncton Make Up Artist | Moncton Wedding | Intimate Outdoor Wedding | Gisele & Michael |

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

I got SUCH great feedback on my first "Wedding Wednesday" Thank you everyone for checking it out and sharing!

My next bride to feature will be Gisele, I originally met Gisele through Sasha of Kravetz Photographic for a beautiful shoot of her and her fiance ..this woman can sparkle, here's a peak from that shoot:

Gisele and Michael had a beautiful elegant but modern wedding - and we went for that look too with her makeup, she is an absolutely beautiful woman and has the sincerest & biggest heart - you can tell after just chatting with her for a few minutes. It was a privilege to be part of her special day in the intimate way makeup artists are!

Gisele's Bridal Inspiration: Elegant but still approachable - like her! 

Products Used:
Kett Airbrush Foundation * Hoola Bronzer by Benefit * Naked Basics Palette by Urband Decay * La Femme Blush * Voluminous Mascara by L'oreal * False Lashes * And Gisele's  own favorite lipgloss by Quo *

 

I have now done Gisele's makeup a couple of times and  it's always great to catch up with this dynamic woman. I am so happy for her and new hubby Michael, they make an absolutely beautiful and powerful couple. 

Makeup by: Sarah-Jane for Bastarache Beauty

Hairstyling by: Annie from Salon Boheme

Photography by:  Kravetz Photographic

Florals & Decor designed by: the fabulous Unico Decor

Gisele's Dress: Bella Promessa Bridal & Former Wear


xx
sj
WWW.BASTARACHEBEAUTY.COM

Moncton Make up Artist | Make Up Giveaway | Naked Palette

Hey Everyone, so it was a tough call between doing a giveaway on the Naked Palette or brushes, but in the end, the  palettes won - but I certainly have not forgotten your desire for brushes <3

Below is the multiple ways to get entries, good luck to all the contestants! I am excited to share one of my favorite palettes with one of you!!


a Rafflecopter giveaway
 xx sj www.bastarachebeauty.com

Moncton Makeup Artist | Wedding Wednesdays | Martine & Jeremie | Beautiful Beach Wedding | Romantic Bridal Make up

Hello Everyone!

I am so excited about this new segment of my blog! Wedding Wednesdays will be a feature on a past bridal client ! So girls (and their photographers) - if you have not  gotten me some photos - please do. This will be released bi-weekly and I am so excited to get started!

Our first Bride will be the lovely Martine. She is an absolute sweetheart, and has the greatest style. You will see what I mean when you check out her beautiful wedding pics!

Bridal Makeup Inspiration for Martine: Soft & Romantic. Warm pinks, champagnes and neutrals.

Products Used:
*HD Makeup Forever Foundation * Naked 2 Palette by Urban Decay * Smashbox Pink Posy Lipstick * Benefit Erase Paste Concealer * Benefit They're Real Mascara * Bobbi Brown Gel Liner* Dior Blush *

 

Feedback from Martine on her special day *my clients like to make me cry* :

“I found Sarah-Jane through google, and landed on her professional website. The fact that she had a professional portfolio and lots of pictures and a great looking website, it made me email her for further information. I have no regrets!! I absolutely loved my wedding day makeup, I look flawless in my photos and my bridesmaids and mom looked amazing and they felt like princesses on my special day. They all had great things to say about you :) I've already referred some girls and will keep doing so.  Thanks again so much Sarah! I’m excited to get my makeup done, as a bridesmaid this time. "

I AM A HUGE BELIEVER IN WOMAN FEELING LIKE PRINCESSES, ESPECIALLY ON THEIR WEDDING DAY -just sayin ;) 

Makeup by: Sarah-Jane for Bastarache Beauty

Hairstyling by: Vanessa Lavigne for Studio Di Moda

Photography by: Christine of WonkyEye Photography

Florals & Decor designed by: Bride and attendants

Martine's Dress: Bella Promessa Bridal & Former Wear

Thank you Martine for sharing your big day with me! It was an absolute delight!

xx

sj

www.bastarachebeauty.com