Date: 7/17/15 Couple: Caitlin & Dan Venue: Wychmere Harbor Beach Club Photographer: Sam Haddox Gown: Mothers’ Wedding Dress
“The Beauty Booster” by Boston Magazine
Problem skin, sparse brows, and lackluster lips are no match for Katrina Hess, who helps every bride look positively radiant. On your wedding day, all eyes (and camera lenses) will be trained on you. It’s sought-after makeup pro Katrina Hess’s job to make sure you look flawless from every
Lashes I Love: Looks for Fall 2014
Creating luscious-looking lashes can be tricky. Here are a few of my favorite tips for perfecting a look you’ll love on your wedding day (or any day, really!). 1) Use a brand-new tube of waterproof mascara in either brown or black (depending on your skin tone). I prefer Kevyn Aucoin's The Volume
Katrina’s 2014 Bridal Makeup Tips
Looking terrific on your wedding day doesn’t have to be hard. All you need to be a blushing, beautiful bride is a few of my expert tips and tricks below. (If you’d rather leave your bridal wedding makeup to a professional, however, feel free to give me a call.) 1) SKIN For glowing, dewy skin,
Fall Makeup Colors: Hourglass Extreme Sheen High Shine Lip Gloss
Autumn is the perfect time to swap your traditional summer color palette for fabulous fall hues. One of my favorite “get ready for fall” staples is Extreme Sheen High Shine Lip Gloss from Hourglass. This glam gloss is far more than a lip gloss; it is creamier and longer-lasting for a look that will
Raising the Bar at the YPO Southern 7 Family Meeting in Cape Cod 2014
I was delighted to have the opportunity to work with the Young Presidents Organization Southern Chapter 7 at their annual Family Meeting in Cape Cod this June. The event was a four day retreat at Chatham Bars Inn in Cape Cod from June 18-22nd, and I attended as a makeup and skincare industry expert
Katrina’s Pocket Guide to Perfect Makeup
I first put together this five-part list of makeup tips and tricks for the Young Presidents’ Organization event that I participated in back in June. This pocket guide was so successful with the ladies in attendance that I decided to share it with you all here on my blog! If you have any questions
Wedding @ Ritz Carlton Boston | Kerryn & Joseph
Couple: Kerryn and Joseph Date: May 3, 2014 Venue: Ritz Carlton, Boston Photographer: Ashley O'Dell Videographer: MapleLoft Studios Wedding Planner: Lynne Johnson Hair Stylist: Grant Paquin Gown: Jenny Packham Flowers: Lotus Designs Invitations: Inviting Company
Sensual Skin Powder: The Freshest New Face In Town
My clients are always looking for the latest secret to achieving flawless, perfect skin. Although I have over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, sometimes even I defer to the ultimate experts—the cosmetics companies themselves who are concocting the latest and greatest makeup technology.
Shape and Sculpt into Spring with Fan Brushes
In Allure’s latest April 2014 issue, Kevyn Aucoin’s Large Fan Brush is featured in a great article called “The Makeup Pro Sculpting Class.” I’ve been a “fan” of the large fan brush for years, because I’ve found that it is the perfect tool for beginners and experts alike to create a flattering
Pretty as a Peach with Plum Pretty Sugar
I often talk about new colors and makeup products here on my blog, but this week I want to share a fabulous apparel and accessories site I found with you—www.plumprettysugar.com. All my brides these days are ordering matching bridesmaid kimono robes for the bridal party to wear while getting ready
The NEW Mrs. You! Get Honeymoon Ready with Cane + Austin
For the gals that already know about Cane + Austin’s 10% glycolic pads that I practically swear by, well—you’ll absolutely love the two latest products from dermatologist Dr. Craig Austin. We already know how great Cane + Austin’s Miracle Pads are—all my clients always tell me they are a proven
All About Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush
My clients already know how much I love Hourglass’s Ambient Lighting Powder by Hourglass, so I am thrilled to now have six fantastic shades of Ambient Lighting Blush here in my studio. Now that everyone has been introduced to the illuminating all-over powder, it’s time to follow up with these great