Known for being glamorous with an Old-Hollywood persona, I surprisingly don’t have a glam squad for any of my photo-shoots or magazine fashion editorials – everything you view is authentically done by myself. I rarely will ever spend more than 20 minutes on beauty when I’m not modelling and have found over the years a number of fool proof techniques.
My introduction to make-up as a young girl (approx. 6) where I remember watching my sister prepare for a number of San Francisco dance rituals. Years later, I found myself at my grandmother’s vanity painting my soft lips with her red lipstick by Revlon, a moment that still holds as a cherished memory. From this I quickly become intrigued on the art of make-up and how it could easily highlight ones natural characteristics. Soon after, I found myself utilizing the women of the 1950’s as my personal role models where glamour was at its zenith.
For me, make-up provides an epitome of confidence and sass. I believe it’s a lot to do with recognizing our natural attributes and accentuate on those features rather than wailing over those we don’t favor. With a belief that less is more, there is no wonder I exclusively wear Belleci Cosmetics. From my impromptu introduction at a Badgley Mischka Bridal Event nearly three years ago a prospering partnership began. 
I’ve been forever devoted to Belleci Cosmetics Founder & Creator, Stephanie Belleci Manna and her 28 years of experience, not to mention, her advocacy to support women all of ethnicities, age and skin type. With a core belief of what true beauty is she has worked with today’s leading cosmetic companies, plastic surgeons, and dermatologists to create custom foundations for thousands of individual women. I have yet to meet another woman that radiates this rarity of authentic beauty inside and out.
Today, as a Media Relations Representative for Belleci Cosmetics I get to stand by a woman who is not only changing the beauty industry with her Patent Pending Color Control Anti-Aging Custom Foundation System, but with her empowering message to women around the world to BE FABULOUS! BE CREATIVE! BE YOU!
Her triumphant story of failure and success will soon be featured in the San Francisco Chronicle & SFStyle Online where the former Oakland Raiderette and Benefit Make-Up Artist shares the why behind her newly launched product line which is literally changing how women think and do their makeup forever.
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Make-up c/o Belleci Cosmetics. Dress The Population Claudette Textured Dress. ‘Miss Tatiana’ Vintage Lace Brim Hat c/o Murley & Co Millinery. Cultured Freshwater Pearl Ring (similar here, here & here). Leather Clutch (similar here). Manolo Blahnik. BB Pump.
Has this summer gone by faster than any summer before, or is it just me? Although its official end isn’t until September 22nd I find it hard to not ensemble one last end-of-summer fashion trend, the Tie-Front Blouse.
Many of you (who follow regularly) may remember this same outfit worn little over a year ago during an afternoon of wine tasting. Today, I found that this same outfit works best re-purposed by wearing it tied in the front paired with a few Country Club essentials. How many outfits do we all own that can easily be re-purposed or revised, quite a few I would guess. Any outfit can take on a new persona of life with the littlest twist, tuck or in this case tie. 
In the 1950’s the tie-front blouse were accepted as long as it was a few inches over the belly button and below the ribs, anything lower or higher wasn’t seen proper or fit in that era with today being quite the contrary. Whether it’s a tie-front blouse, long-tee or a crisp button-down, it can be easily dressed up or down to customize your personal style.
Sleeveless Button-Down Blouse, NY & Co (similar here). Vintage Gingham Midi Skirt (similar sold at ASOS). Large Brim Sun Hat (similar here, here & here). Beauty c/o Belleci Cosmetics. Dolce Vita Weaved Pumps.
Can a red rose express ones emotion for another? From rich wine-reds, baby pinks to the innocence of ivory nothing can be more powerful than the language of flowers.
There is no lingua franca in the floral world; a lily would mean something quite different to one woman than another; however the accumulated meaning soon becomes a faded memory. Take a rose, for example. It has for hundreds of year’s symbolized divine love in heaven. Gertrude Stein (“a rose is a rose is a rose”) is proof of its wordless express of respect, admiration and devotion. Like a scene from a love story, today’s facade the Arsenal Headquarters of 1941 exudes such beauty and grace for such a rendering of breathless love.
This off-the-shoulder deep red lace covered dress provides a sensual, yet elegant fit that flatters all emotions felt from afar. Isn’t it time you revive the subtle language of flowers, one that perhaps marks a milestone or simply a message of love.
Red Off-the-Shoulder Dress c/o DAVIS Fashion (similar here & here). Pink Roses Gold Plated Brooch (similar here & here). Brian Atwood Nude Patent Pump. Pearl Stud Earrings (similar here & here)
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