Makeup Cupcake

Victoria

2011-07-22T15:04:00.000-07:00

Alyson

2011-07-22T15:01:00.001-07:00

Love Stories (Part One of a Trilogy)...with Lucas Production Inc

2011-05-22T11:42:00.000-07:00

Boudoir with Julie Stancil Photography/Renee Vanderburg (Model)

2011-05-08T12:27:00.000-07:00

Jullian

2011-05-08T12:23:00.000-07:00

Prom 2011

2011-03-21T13:07:00.000-07:00

Haleigh

2011-03-03T03:30:00.000-08:00

Santa Baby, Part 2

2010-12-11T13:02:00.000-08:00

Tiny Dancer

2010-12-11T12:55:00.001-08:00

Santa Baby 50's Style Pinups

2010-11-28T13:53:00.000-08:00

Gothic Lolita

2010-10-31T13:43:00.000-07:00

The Girl Next Door Gets Married

2010-10-28T13:45:00.000-07:00

Makeup Cupcake Introduces...Character Recreations!

2010-09-15T14:47:00.000-07:00

Photos are so much fun when you get to become someone else! Makeup Cupcake can now provide you with that opportunity, with everything from start to finish. Hair and makeup? Check. Wardrobe? Check. Photo Styling? Props? Check and check! You will also be matched up with the best photographer for your personality and needs. Call today for rates!

My Wonderland

2010-09-01T17:53:00.000-07:00

Bobbi Jo+Savannah+Dallas+Southern Star!

2010-07-17T19:31:00.000-07:00

Take 3 Fabulous Teens who are up for anything, add one up-and-coming Photographer with a desire to break out of the box, and myself, Your Makeup Cupcake with her lil' bag o'tricks, and you've got some seriously sassy pics!

Seniors!

2010-06-04T16:39:00.000-07:00

Rainy Days and Sundays

2010-06-04T16:33:00.000-07:00

Teens can wear makeup and still look like teens...

Bejeweled Bride, Part 2

2010-02-10T16:13:00.000-08:00

Bejeweled Bride

2009-11-21T14:28:00.000-08:00

Britani had the most fabulous bling of any bride I've ever seen. With a background in the wedding industry, this lovely bride knew just what she wanted when it became her turn to get married. She had lovely jeweled hair accessories, and an amazing necklace that I was completely crazy about. Her makeup look was instantly obvious to me. In addition to working with the bride's wedding theme colors, I added individual silver sparkles to her lashes, to make her jeweled look complete.

Military Family Picnic

2009-11-10T15:15:00.000-08:00

New Beginnings

2009-10-12T16:37:00.000-07:00

Charlotte's busy life as a newly single mom of two and aspiring writer could easily leave her in a position to be too tired to keep up with her appearance or her own needs. Instead, she has realized that to be a good mom she has to be good to herself as well, and she is all about the glam. Makeovers are right up her alley, and part of a much needed respite from the everyday. Our mutual love for Carrie Bradshaw and Sex and the City inspired her look, which is perfect for Girls' Night Out!

Cupcake in Training

2009-10-12T15:52:00.000-07:00

Little girls love makeup too, but the recent trends in makeovers for tweens has been somewhat extreme. The overkill has put parents into two opposing sides...they either love the look or hate it. Makeup for the younger set should be minimal and fun, always keeping in mind that the goal is to keep the girls in the realm of "let's pretend". They have plenty of time to grow up!

Wedding Day Serenity...

2009-09-20T13:19:00.000-07:00

Amid last minute wedding preparations, Becca and her bridesmaids were relaxed and ready for a day of celebration. The pre-ceremony atmosphere was surprisingly calm as the roomful of girls chatted while having their hair and makeup done.

Becca is a brunette beauty who wanted something bright and colorful in the way of makeup. Her sister and bridesmaid Tina is an adorable blonde and gave me carte blanche in the makeup chair.

Becca's happy-go-lucky attitude made for an extremely pleasant afternoon, and I was so happy to have worked with her!

Hats Off...

2009-09-11T19:12:00.000-07:00

Shoshanah is a woman who wears many hats in a day...wife, mother, school psychologist, all coupled with an effervescence that makes a person wonder just how she does it all and manages to be so lovely all at the same time. It's no surprise then that she takes very little time for herself. She is one of those rare people who puts everyone else first.

A day of beauty was just what the (makeover) doctor ordered for this young woman. A little bit of makeup went a long way for this red-haired beauty, and brought out all of her natural assets.

Wedding "Bell"

2009-08-24T13:37:00.000-07:00

Meet the former Ms. Maggie Bell, a glowing newlywed. She's got a gorgeous All-American look about her...blonde and tan with a beautiful smile that she shows often. A classic bridal look with a beach goddess twist was perfect for this young bride: neutral and pink colors with some bronze shimmer to enhance her sunny good looks.

Fifty-Plus Fabulous

2009-08-22T12:56:00.001-07:00

Beauty doesn't fade. Sometimes you just need to change your makeup products and techniques to suit the aging process.

The 25 and under set can pretty much get away with any type of look. The rest of us need to work against time, the elements, and gravity.

It doesn't take much to go from Grandma to Glam-ma!

"Traveling Princesses"

2009-08-20T18:43:00.000-07:00

A morning of facepainting was on the agenda at a local camp's end-of-summer party. I painted all the girls like tribal princesses, in the colors of their choice. They couldn't remember the tribal part though, so they kept telling everyone they were "traveling princesses"!!

Company Christmas Party

2009-07-21T14:56:00.000-07:00

More Face Painting Fun

2009-07-12T07:37:00.000-07:00

Pint Sized Princesses

2009-07-06T15:54:00.001-07:00

Grace's 4th birthday party was celebrated in a regal fashion. Her family's home was festively decorated with pink and purple balloons and streamers in every room, and the girls all came dressed in their royal ball gowns. Queen Grace decreed that the Princesses complete their looks with hair and makeup befitting a royal court. With pretty pastel colors on their eyes, cheeks, and lips, fun and fancy hairstyles, and glitter everywhere, the girls were ready for a majestic afternoon.

MOM turned upside down is WOW!

2009-06-13T14:51:00.000-07:00

If an award was given for best-all-around in life, Angie would win. She's super-mommy, a terrific friend, and uber-organized to boot. She also possesses an inner calm that makes her great to be around. Angie is usually either at the gym, running errands or wearing her mom/wife hat, so she needed a clean-cut everyday makeup look. Minimal makeup and foundation is all she needed to go from mom next door to fabulous!

The Young Professional

2009-06-07T16:09:00.000-07:00

Jennifer is a young mother and private school director, so it's no surprise that she's a very busy woman! Jennifer wanted a more dramatic look than she is used to wearing, something a bit more "girls' night out". Smoky shadow brought out her gorgeous eyes, and Jennifer was ready for a fabulous evening out!

Picnic in the Park

2009-06-06T14:56:00.000-07:00

A beautiful fall afternoon, a ton of food, and some face-painting fun for the kids made for a wonderful day for the families at a local corporation's annual company picnic.

Beauty and Grace...

2009-05-30T14:58:00.000-07:00

Grace bought one of the most gorgeous dresses I've ever seen for a senior prom, and I wanted her makeup to do it justice. I didn't want the "wow" factor of the dress to be overshadowed by her makeup, nor did she want anything too over the top.

Grace is a beauty no matter what, and I was only too happy to give her a look that was both sophisticated and subtle at the same time.

Southern Belle

2009-05-26T14:08:00.000-07:00

Melia is a petite, adorable country girl, full of southern charm and more feist than her size lets on (just ask her about how she managed to fight off a very large cow who was crushing her foot). It doesn't matter how she's dressed or what kind of makeup (if any) she's got on her face. She is always undeniably cute.

I wanted to give Melia a look that was a bit more sophisticated, but still befitting a girl just shy of twenty. It was a pleasure to work with this young woman, who is lovely inside and out.

The Girl Next Door...

2009-05-26T02:49:00.000-07:00

Kelly is a local young wife and mother of one gorgeous little girl. She almost always wears her hair up and has very little makeup on, and she's just as cute as she can be. She's quite talkative and I always love to hear what she's up to.

I wanted to take Kelly out of busy-mom mode and give her a little bit of glam. As I applied her makeup, I listened, completely fascinated, as she told me all about her younger brothers (triplets!!! Who knew that happened outside of reality t.v.?).

Kelly loved her new look, but I'm pretty sure I got the better end of the deal. I walked away feeling blessed that my children had come along one at a time!!

Prom Princesses

2009-05-24T17:59:00.000-07:00

Amber and Jonina were looking forward to their prom. The two friends came to me fresh from the hair salon and excited to have their makeup professionally done for the event.

Both girls wanted makeup looks that complimented their lovely dresses. Jonina's makeup consisted of neutral colors with a pop of pink on the eyelids. Amber's eyes were done in shades of cream and green, with a glittery blue Mac eyeliner on her top lids. Both girls looked young, current and fabulous!

The "It" Girl...

2009-05-24T15:57:00.001-07:00

Every teenage girl wants to look like Madison. She's beautiful, she's trendy, and she looks great whether she's dressed up for the Prom or hanging out in a t-shirt and jeans.

Madison reminds me of another teen queen, Selena Gomez, from Wizards of Waverly Place. Apparently, she hears this quite a bit. We discussed that and more as I applied Mac and Urban Decay cosmetics to her eyes and Victoria's Secret gloss to her lips. Madison is no stranger to modeling for pictures, so she cheerfully trooped out into the day's freezing temperatures to pose for the camera.

Stacy: Mom Has Got it Going On!!

2009-05-24T06:09:00.000-07:00

Stacy is a mother with 3 very busy boys...and always on the go! She is most often found with a cheerful disposition, and you'd be hard pressed to ever hear her complaining. She also has a charming southern accent, which makes her all the more adorable.

She spends her days as a Mommy, with just a touch of makeup, but managing to look young and sparkling all the same.

Playing up her beautiful eyes and evening out her complexion gives Stacy a look that is perfect for a night on the town with her husband!

Shameless Self Promotion...aka References from Others

2009-05-23T17:00:00.000-07:00

"I had been noticing that as I was aging, I needed to learn some new techniques for applying my makeup and especially highlighting my eyes. Someone introduced me to Danielle and set up a makeup session with her. Danielle gave me tips on skin care and applying my makeup, showing me how to highlight good features that I already had. The results of her makeover made me look and feel so much younger! My eyes just "shone" and made me look alive and vibrant!"

Debbie

"I threw my daughter a "Pampering Party" for her 6th birthday. We did their nails, hair, and makeup. I hired Danielle to do the girls' hair and makeup and they loved it! They truly felt "pampered". I would definitely recommend Danielle for a makeup party, whether it be for little girls or big girls!"

Angie

"Danielle did my makeup before an event recently. I loved how my eyes looked so much that I'm a little reluctant to admit that I actually slept with the eye makeup on that night, so I could wear the look again the next day!"

Charlotte

"Thank you for your help with the makeup and hair on the REMAX photo shoot. It definitely made a difference in improving the quality of the shots. Plus, the client’s happy, and that’s always good. We’ll certainly keep you in mind for our next photoshoot when makeup is required.”

Rey Hernandez

Art Director, GHR Advertising

Danielle did my makeup for my bridal portraits, and I absolutely LOVED it! It wasn't overdone, or too dark... it was perfect!! Everyone ( photographer, friends and family) loved it as well and said that it complimented all of my features!! I would definitely use her again for my make-up!! Thanks Danielle!!

Amber S.

Danielle is fabulous! She brought my face to life both with her makeup and her sparkling personality! She also was quick thinking and whipped up a fancy hairdo for my bridesmaid who showed up last minute looking like a frazzled mess. Thank you Danielle for making my wedding party beautiful!

Jennifer

I loved my make-up for prom! You did a fabulous job!! I got so many comments on how pretty my eye-make up looked and how well it went with my dress. Jonina loved it also! She loved the pink eye shadow and her pink blush!

Amber T.

Birthday Butterfly

2009-05-23T16:34:00.001-07:00

When lovely Miss Lauren turned three, her parents celebrated with a party at the park.

I've known this family for a while, and they are some of the nicest people you could ever meet, so I was thrilled when they asked me to paint faces at the party.

Face painting has become extremely popular with kids, and parents like it because kids can do the whole dress-up thing without actually wearing makeup. My favorite moment is showing a child his or her face in the mirror right after it's been painted - they always break into huge smiles!

Lauren is a lovely little girl, and never fails to have smiles, giggles and hugs for me. I love her dearly!

Girls on the Verge

2009-05-23T06:40:00.000-07:00

These four college aged girls are on the brink of beginning their adult lives and careers. They are recent or soon-to-be college graduates, and each have their own unique style.

I created their makeup looks with specific ideas in mind. Danah almost always has her beautiful cropped dark hair clipped to the side. Though I rarely see her wearing makeup, her hair always reminds me of 1920's glamour. Dark smoky eyes and bright lips were definitely on call for her.

Meagan H. has a very sunny personality. Her curly hair, big smile and penchant for breaking into song at any time makes me think of all things bright and glittery (which, by the way, is right up my alley!). When I discovered Sephora's brand of glittery gold eye makeup, I snapped it up with Meagan in mind.

Jeanette reminded me of Katy Perry from the first time I saw her. Her sleek, dark hair is usually pulled back with a headband, and she always shows up looking polished and perfect. Without makeup, she is still quite beautiful and fairly glows on her own. Her look was created with the 1940's in mind, and inspired by her many headbands. Black liquid liner on her top eyelids, false lashes, and bright color on her cheeks brought her from modern to old-fashioned classic in no time.

Megan P. was quiet and soft spoken when I met her. She doesn't normally wear a lot of makeup, and she does not need to. Her dark blonde hair and pretty face called for an understated yet current look. Megan is the girl next door...lovely and all American.

Photos by Sarah Womack, Eliza Photography

Who's the Prettiest Bride of All?

2009-05-22T03:54:00.000-07:00

You can imagine Amber asking the mirror on the wall...well, I did anyway. This is the second time I've done Amber's makeup, this time for her bridal portraits. She's naturally beautiful, so I only needed to enhance her best features and help her to get the glowing look all brides should have.

A word about bridal makeup...stay away from anything too trendy. Stick with a classic look. You don't want your pictures screaming "1995!" or "2007!" You get the idea.

Photos by Sarah Womack, photoeliza.blogspot.com