Delicious. Wythe Hotel. Candy for my eyeballs.

This shoot was really a labor of love for me in so many ways. First, the Wythe Hotel is in my ‘hood, so, it’s always good to work local. Secondly, the models are very dear friends of mine. Amber is a fellow beauty artist who I work with frequently, and she and her boyfriend were lovely enough to be our gorgeous couple for the day. It’s always good to work with your buddies!

I was super excited to create Amber’s makeup design. She looks great in deep, saturated colors, so that’s what I was going for. Yet, still keeping it appropriate for a wedding, and not skewing it towards high fashion editorial makeup (which can get really wacky). Her eyes had a matte color gradiation of yellow to orange to red to fuschia in the outer ends. And feathery-looking false lashes, glowy skin, and a nude lip. Gorgeous.

The idea for the shoot was bold and tropical in NYC. Tropical bird-inspired creations abounded in this shoot, which was put together by some of NY’s best designers. The participant list is, I think, the longest one I’ve seen yet.

Vintage furniture rentals from Patina. (and hey that’s my guitar in the shot! I entertained everyone afterwards, of course)

Beautiful custom rings by David Alan.

Men’s custom suits by Robert James.

Unbelievable florals from Blossom and Branch.

Event design by Viva Max Weddings.

Photography by Amber Gress.

Custom wedding invitations by Katie Fisher Design.

Seriously guys, WELL DONE.  I’m so impressed.  And the shoot was featured on the blog 100 Layer Cake, so, to see more of it, click here!

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HI ABBY!!!! Look at you looking all pretty! I had such a blast looking at your wedding photos today. Because omg. Come on. Stop it. Really, just stop.

Without sounding too overly gushy (too late), Abby is a gorgeous, inspirational person. I was so glad to hear she would be wearing a black, tea-length, tuile and sequin gown. (Especially one that so gloriously shows off her back tattoo.). There is NO reason why you can’t wear black to your wedding. Because it’s YOUR wedding! (That being said, all shades of white are also often stunning!) I’m just sayin,’ people shouldn’t feel like they’re stuck with pale colors if they don’t like them. In fact, Abby’s wedding prompted me to write a little piece on non-traditional gowns.

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I know this blog should really be primarily makeup-focused, but… but… LOOK. The Metropolitan Building is so stunning it distracts me. So, this one’s gonna be longer than usual.

And I remember saying to Lindsay when I was doing her makeup, something to the effect of that she is “elfin,” or, “sprite-like,” or something like that… clearly I watch too many fantasy movies. I was trying to tell her that she is tiny and lovely! I’m not sure I was clear on that. So, I’m explaining myself now. That’s what I meant, Lindsay!

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