Another Beautiful Bride

I did Kimberly Weatherspoon's hair and makeup for her wedding on April 19th, and she left me this glowing review today:

"My experience with Monique Powers was simply tops! I was a busy bride flying in from Washington, DC to get married in LA. Not only was Monique professional, she was timely, accommodating, and super bubbly! She was a much needed comfort during one of life's most stressful events.

At my request, Monique did a great job applying individual eyelash extensions - a 2 hour, yet peaceful process. She even showed up early and stayed late on the day of my wedding in order to transform me into a gorgeous bride on my special day. I received so many compliments from family and friends and my wedding photos were absolutely amazing! To be honest, I feel like I'm a regular looking girl - with Monique's attention to detail and extraordinary level of skill I was transformed! My husband, during out first-look even cried when he saw me! He was absolutely shocked and stunned at how gorgeous I looked.

I'd recommend Monique to anyone who is looking for an elegant, and glamorous look for a great price. Trust me you'll receive plenty of compliments and accolades."

Tinting on Tuesdays

Hey there Boys and Girls!

Throw away your mascara and wake up on the dark side this Summer when you get your lashes and brows tinted at Monique Powers Beauty Boutique. It's safe, fast and lasts up to 6 weeks.

When you make your appointment on Tuesdays, receive 20% off professional eyebrow shaping just because we love you.

Not interested? Please feel free to forward to a friend. If they mention your name, you will receive 50% off any service on the menu.

Love Endures Another Year Forever

One year ago today, Lindsey married Jonathan Unger and afterwards she had these encouraging words to say about my services:

"I had the pleasure of having Monique Powers do my makeup for my wedding on February 17, 2013. Monique was amazing at listening to what I wanted, and made me look better than I ever knew I could. Having had previous bad experiences with getting my makeup professionally done at other salons, and looking like a cheap drag queen after these experiences, I was naturally worried about my wedding makeup. Monique was somehow able to cover up all of my flaws, made me look natural and elegant, and made my pictures turn out so beautiful. In addition to the above, I had a morning wedding, and Monique arrived to my hotel 20 minutes earlier than our scheduled appointment time. I love timeliness! I would recommend Monique to any bride-to-be and am so thankful I found her."

Happy Anniversary Lindsey and Jonathan!

HERstory Continues

In honor of Black History Month, here are the latest highlights to my portfolio:

Tweeze Baby Tweeze

"Never mistake
Someone who shapes
Your eyebrows with wax
As knowing the facts
Of what it takes
To ultimately create
A perfectly BEAUTIFUL EYEBROW."

Save Money on Premium Services

Last year, my clients collectively received over $20,000 in beauty services from me by way of referrals, membership incentives, service packages, etc. Here's how you too can save money on my premium beauty services:

1) Refer a Friend. For every referral you send me, you'll receive 50% off your next appointment. For example, instead of paying $250 for eyelash extensions, you'll only pay $125!

2) Become a member at www.moniquepowers.com. Membership has the following perks:

- $10 off all services $45-$99
- $25 off all services $100-$199
- $50 off all services $200 and up

I can do a lot with $20,000 but I'd prefer you devise a plan on how you can save money on your favorite beauty services at Monique Powers Beauty Boutique.

Beautiful December Bride

Carmen Colson got married on December 21, 2013 and posted this review on Weddingwire and TheKnot:

"Monique is the BEST at beauty treatments of all kinds! She did my make-up for my wedding and I have never felt or looked more beautiful. In addition to great, airbrush make-up applications, Monique also takes GREAT care of my brows and eyelashes, and even offers lessons on how I can achieve the professional look she gives me on my own at home. She is absolutely TERRIFIC...best in the biz!!!!"

All I can say is "Thank you and your kind words are much appreciated!"

Try A BLT Routine

Attention All Moms!

If you desire to reclaim some semblance of personal beauty (in your eyes only...who cares what everyone else thinks), try a BLT routine every three weeks. Brows, Lashes, Tanning!

This is a new year, for a new you, and it starts by carving out some "me time" from your busy, sometimes overwhelming schedule.

So tell your husband or boyfriend that you would like to immediately invest in a BLT routine to experience a moment of inner peace, joy and a few hours to just get away from it all. He'll agree and he just might gladly pay for it too! Call 310-869-8383 today and let's get you on my calendar!

Soliciting Referrals

I'm looking for all South Asian Brides who are seeking premium beauty services on her wedding day. If you know of anyone, please share:

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Thanks and I'd really appreciate it!

Choose to be Chocolate

Life is like a box of chocolate and today you can choose to be one of the pieces!

If you're tired of the "ordinarily orange" tanning experience, we've got some Caribbean Chocolate for you!

Now thru January 31st, ask for a piece of chocolate and I'll give it to you for $25 (reg. $65). Call 310-869-8383 to get your tan on... literally!

2013 Highlights

I'm still collecting and organizing pictures from my 2013 brides, but here is a teaser video of last year's highlights. Enjoy!

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Another 5-Star Review

A 5 Star WeddingWire review from another satisfied Bride:

"Monique made me look absolutely fabulous on my wedding day! She arrived early (I wasn't even ready for her!), was super friendly and pleasant, and took her time to make sure I was happy with my look. When I wanted changes to my lips, she did them without hesitation or offence. The other good thing is that she looks amazing herself, and that is a big incentive as who wants someone that doesn't look fantastic herself getting you ready for your big day?!? Highly recommended!"

Beauty Comes Out of This?

Hahahahaha! My recent Bride Eva Daboh sent me this professional picture along with her other beautiful pictures and at first glance I said to myself, "What's this?" Then I laughed and said, "Oh it's my makeup case!" You would think "Nothing about beauty could possibly come out of something so ugly!"

I promise you, my case is very clean. You can ask all of my clients. Sometimes it's just not very photogenic when I'm working. LOL!

Next?

Who wants to get their makeup done? Are you next?

Just Doing My Job

This review is from the lovely Stacey Wibon who recently got married:

"I used Monique's services for tattoo cover up (I have a quarter sleeve on my arm) and for hair styling for myself and the bridal party. All I have to say is excellent, excellent, excellent work! My tattoo couldn't be seen at all and matched my skin tone perfectly. It didn't rub off and stayed on all day. My hair was perfect! I provided a picture of how I wanted my wedding hair. Not only was it matched perfectly, it came out looking even better than the picture I brought in. My hair also lasted all day. I loved working with Monique and her staff. They were so friendly and welcoming and I genuinely enjoyed their company- they're such a pleasure. It felt more like hanging with friends. I felt the price was totally reasonable and the services provided were stellar!"

As an artist, reviews like this make my heart smile!

2014 Brings Good News

My first encouraging email in 2014:

"We are excited to announce that your business has won the prestigious WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards for 2014, as determined by reviews from your past clients. The Couples' Choice Awards recognize your business as amongst the top 5% of wedding professionals nationwide."

Please help me have a successful 2014 by sharing the good news! Thank you!!

Momma Used to Say...

My Mom always said,

"What you do on the first of the year, you'll do for the rest of the year."

So today I was determined to do nothing else but read my Bible, go shopping, exercise, practice Spanish, spend time with friends, talk to my family, network, and spend quality time and LAUGH REAL HARD with the one I love. Whew!!! It's going to be a busy year filled with business, pleasure, and tedious things I want do!

What did you do today?

Now the World Knows