Hope Artistry

Welcome to the First Annual Hope Artistry Gift Guide. Some of our stylists picked their “must haves” for this Christmas. Whether you are a makeup artist, hair stylist, or a consumer, this list is for you so be prepared to browse the most fabulous beauty products of the Holiday season.

Hope picks:

1) Everyday Hope $39.00

How can you not adore the name of this product? No, I’m not just picking this because it has my namesake, it happens to be one of my favorite moisturizers.

2) Sephora Color Daze Blockbuster $49.50

This is great for beginning makeup artists that want to build their kit but don’t have a lot of funds.

Everyone on our team is “obsessed” with these. Mix the colors or wear them separately.

4) AMIKA 4P interchangeable barrel curler set $175.00

On Hope’s personal Christmas list this year. Great for the pro that wants everything neat & orderly and great for the consumer who likes different looks for their hair.

5) Benefit Beauty Bag $25.00

how cute is this??? Enough said.

Claire’s pick: TiGi Catwalk Session Series Transforming Dry Shampoo $19.95

No more daily washes, this really is transforming hair care.

Sarah & Sandra both pick: L’Oreal Voluminous Power Volume 24 hour mascara $7.99

Best mascara to enhance those lashes, because, as you know, it’s all about the lashes!

Michelle’s pick: Ardell Demi wispies lashes $17.99

Really, It’s all about the LASHES!!!!

Niurka’s Pick: Morocan Oil Treatment $36.95

The smell of this stuff is heavenly and it works wonders on your hair.

Maribeth’s pick: Oribe Dry Texturizing Hair Spray $39.00

Let’s face it, all hairsprays are not the same. This one Rocks!

Kelly’s pick: Temptu Airbrush Makeup $199.00

Perfect gift for the makeup artist in your family

Tania’s pick: Inglot Eyeliner Gel $12.00

So many great colors to choose from. Transforming the way we do eyeliner.

Merry Christmas, from the team at Hope Artistry!

Booking vendors for any big occasion can be stressful and difficult to pick which vendor to go with. At Hope Artistry we want to make it as easy as possible. Our goal is to make you feel like the most glamorous you. Having a trail run is always a good idea. Here are a few tips and ideas for you to consider when planing your trial with Hope Artistry.

• Look online for photos of styles you like. {Pinterest is a great way to help you identify what you are looking for: dramatic, natural, a bright pop, sultry, etc.} This will also help the makeup artist or hair stylist understand exactly what you are wanting.
• If you are booking for your wedding, consider scheduling your engagement photos for the same day as your hair and makeup trial. This way you get the full experience and you are able to see how your makeup photographs. 
• Facials… If you are think about getting a facial, stray away from doing this the week of your trial, or wedding. Although facials are great and we highly recommend them, you don’t want to chance your skin being at all irritated for photos.

Have any more questions about what to expect for your trial, or want to book a trial with Hope Artistry? Feel free to leave a comment below or email us at Hope@HopeArtistry.com 

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If you don’t know Kelly McWilliams {from Weddings By Socialites}… you should. This nationally known wedding planner provides the best of the best in destination weddings. If you are one of her brides, you’re sure to be in good hands and have the best day of your life. Kelly is always one of our favorites at any girls night out, or party.  Hope, Gracey, and Amy had the chance to have a day of glam and gab with Kelly. Take a look at some of the fun we had, and get to know Kelly a bit better with our insiders “Q&A”. 

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Meet John & Katie: An absolutely adorable, fun, nice, and sweet couple. I had the opportunity to do Katie’s trial the day of her engagement shoot. I was amazed at how beautiful she is. She is like a real life Barbie doll. It rained the day they got engaged, the day of their engagement party, the day of their engagement shoot, and the day before their wedding and didn’t let it get them down for one second. Thankfully they had a rain-free wedding day. They were wonderful to work with every step of the way!

Throughout their engagement photos and the wedding, John & Katie incorporated John’s Chinese heritage in such a fun and pretty way.They created a beautiful fusion of two cultures while still carrying out their personal style.

Last week, I was so excited to have another chance to do Katie’s makeup for her wedding day at The Ritz Beach Club {Selin Malikoglu was their planner at The Ritz}. Her dress was gorgeous- it showed off her pretty freckles.

Katie’s bridal party were great to work with as well. Everyone was super nice, funny, and just plain fun to be around. I loved doing their makeup.

And check out their flowers! Katie’s bouquet was by the florist at the Ritz, and one of her friends made the bridesmaids’ bouquets. She did such a great job, and she’s not even a florist!

I’m in love with these photos of John & Katie. Rachel Durik from Savor Photography did such a great job on their photos. If you haven’t booked a photographer yet, Rachel s definitely one to check out!

Congratulations John & Katie! I loved working with you two on your special day. 

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We took some time in the studio to catch up with Tonya & Emma of Tonya Malay Photography. We loved getting to know them and their personality while they got their hair and makeup done by Hope & Gracey. Tonya & Emma are so fun to be around! Take a look at the insider’s Q&A with them, as well as their Bash Booths photo-strips to get to know these sweet yet hard working photographers.

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