Thursday, January 31, 2013

Keep the Pictures and the Accolades Coming

Look what I got! Another award based on favorable reviews from you my brides! The Knot has only offered this award to makeup artists for the last 3 years and I've won all 3 years! I hope the rest of you aren't getting tired of me sharing the good news about my wins, but instead are celebrating with me! This is great! There are only two things I look forward to after I leave my brides: Great pictures and great reviews. Keep 'em coming!

By the way, if I did your makeup for your wedding, and you forgot to post a review, it's never too late to help me win in 2014!

Monday, January 28, 2013

Egyptian Love

This is Sandy Elmasry-Torres and she first saw my work when I did Marian Gabra-Kahsay's makeup for her wedding back in 2010. From that moment forward, she knew when it was her turn to walk down the aisle, she was going to use the same beauty team.

I can still remember when she came in for her preview appointment. It honestly was just a formality because she had already decided long ago that I was going to be her makeup artist. Sandy is the type of client I LOVE! The ones that trust me and have already made up their minds that I am the one to make them the most beautiful on the most important day of their lives. Just look at her! It wasn't that hard to do. She's absolutely stunning, smart and very sweet!

Her husband is a very lucky man!





Friday, January 25, 2013

Express Yourself

There are so many of you that I haven't seen this year that are in desperate need of a facial. I understand you don't have an hour to commit to such a desired service, but I have added three new "Express" services to my menu:

- Fast Results Facial
- Fast Results Lift
- Fast Results Eye Smooth


These facials are 30 minutes long, effective and the results are amazing! They're cheaper than the hour long facials and much more cheaper if you are a Member!

Call me at 310-869-8383 to make an appointment because I have a soft bed and some warm towels with your name written all over them.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Reminiscing About 12/12/12

I never told you about Wednesday, December 12, 2012.

I met Stephanie Villanea for the first time on the previous Saturday, December 8th for a bridal preview. She has a sweet, personable and very charitable spirit. Trusting too... booking me so close to her Dec 12th wedding date. But I think she instinctively knew we'd take care of her.

Anyway, I'll be brief. December 12th was a beautiful day in Rolling Hills, CA. The sky was clear, it was sunny and wild peacocks were running in the streets and in her grandmother's backyard. It truly was a beautiful day for an incredibly beautiful couple. We finished at 12:12pm... and not on purpose. We were aiming for 12noon.





Monday, January 21, 2013

My 2013 Wedding Season has Officially Begun

Friday was my first bridal preview for 2013, but it was not my first preview to book a 2013 wedding. No, I've been booking 2013 brides since last year and my first wedding was this past Saturday with Amy Williams from Playa Vista. I wish I had the presence of mind to take some pictures but it was a 12 hour day and I just wanted to keep it moving.

I'm so grateful that Saturday was a day full of much appreciated referred business. It began with 5:30am makeup for a fitness competitor and ended with a back wax for a newbie male client. Despite getting up at 3:30, by the time I went home, I was so hyped I had to force myself to sleep before 8pm.

I've always said, "While everyone else is living for the weekend, I can't wait until it's over." But in spite of me saying that, I do thank God every day for letting me be a part of it all by giving me something meaningful to do.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Just for Men

Since my "New Year... New Prospects" posting a couple of weeks ago, I have added a few more men to my clientele roster. I thank those who have been sending their men my way. Yay!!! And remember, for each referral you send me, you get 50% off your next appt.

Anyway, it occurred to me that I never created a page specifically for men to go to on my website. Sure, the services are listed there, but I don't think a man would have the patience to ever navigate through all the pink on my website to find the services he's looking for. So I've created a page "Just for Men". Check it out and pass the information along to the next man you see that may need some assistance in the manscaping department.

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Learn Your Lesson Now

Now that the holidays are behind us, it's time to start thinking about you and seriously DOING something about it.

In addition to your stock resolutions you make year after year, let's also remember the fact that you've always wanted to have a makeup lesson with me. This is the perfect time to do it before the wedding season starts when my availability on the weekends to do anything else will be limited.

My individual 2 1/2 hour makeup lesson is $200 but today through February 14th, I will only charge $100. Weekdays after work or Saturdays are the most popular times to do a lesson and currently the evenings of January 16th and 18th, and all day Saturday, January 19th are booked.

I only offer this discount once a year so call 310-869-8383 today while I still have time slots available.

Do it alone or get the girls together to learn your lesson now. Then you can start practicing and implementing what you've learned, so you can show off your new, polished look by Valentine's day!

Read what a satisfied bridal client had to say about her post wedding makeup lesson experience:



Thursday, January 10, 2013

We Won... Again

Monique Powers Beauty Boutique has been selected (once again...3 years in a row) as one of the winners of the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2013!

This esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism.

This Award win was based on the positive experiences expressed by past clients on WeddingWire, the world’s largest wedding review site. While many industry awards are given by the host organization, the WeddingWire award winners are determined solely based on reviews from real newlyweds and their experiences working with me and my team.

Thank you all for your positive reviews! Muah!!!

Thursday, January 3, 2013

New Year... New Prospects


Ladies, I can't do this without you.

For obvious reasons, this area of my business is best built on referrals and it's a win, win, win opportunity for all of us.

Your referral wins because he gets 50% off his first appointment and he will love it!  You win because I "thank you" with 50% off your next appointment for each referral that walks in my door... male or female.  In this economy, you want me to do your makeup, facials, etc. at a discounted rate, right? I win because it expands my brand and keeps the doors open.

Help a sista' out and please make some phone calls today. Or start a conversation by emailing/texting this card to all the men you know.

Thank you so much! I knew I could count on you!

Oh, just between me and you... remember "painless" does not necessarily mean "pain-free".  Shhh!

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

A New Resolution

Every morning I go to The Mirror and this year I resolve to make my time there a party with me being the guest of honor. No apologies given.

I will have my favorite music on and I will have a good ol' time with only those that I invite.

The following will definitely be on the guest list:

1 airbrush machine, 2 airbrush foundations, 4 eyes shadows (and only those that make my eyes pop), a lip gloss in a shade of pink and a complimentary blush. Of course, the party won't get started without the right posse of  brushes. I need about 10. Wow, this party is growing! Now you know why I just can't spend 5 minutes in The Mirror!  Need I mention mascara and eyeliners?  Oh yeah, and the secret service products will be there too. They're called primers, highlighters and contour.  They're just there to make sure everything goes on as planned.

There will be very little alcohol around.  If it wasn't for the airbrush makeup, it wouldn't be there at all because it's dry and very irritating to a number of guests.   Namely the brushes and my celebrity guest called "Skin."  Speaking of Skin, she likes to drink moisturizers and sunscreen and she's very particular about the brand.

I will end the party by spending some quality time with my hair.  I have a great cut but you'd never know it because I rarely do anything with it.  I'm so grateful my hair has been faithful to me despite my neglect.  You can probably say the same about your hair.

Anyway, even though you're not invited to my party, you should have a party of your own with no apologies because the amount of time you spend in The Mirror pales in comparison to the time you have to devote to your family, co-workers, strangers, etc.

If you agree, pass it on.