Alayna at Homewood!

Alayna and Chris were married at Homewood on April 21, and what a gorgeous bride she was!
 Fab photography by Ryan Bumgarner !
Can I please have Alayna's hair? My goodness...this is my goal!

Fab Vendors:

Venue: Homewood

Photography: Ryan Bumgarner

Planning: Brittany with Verge Events

Flowers: Blossoms at Biltmore Park

Makeup Artist: Wendy Ballance





   



Concentrating on eye liner! It must be PERFECT!





Flowers by Blossoms at Biltmore Park







Brittany with Verge Events!

  





The Gals!

 

Ashley at the Grand Bohemian!

gorgeous bride alert...

 Ashley and Ken were married last year at the Grand Bohemian in Biltmore Village! It is one of my favorite venues in Asheville, and Realities Photography captured this beautiful couple perfectly!

 A special thanks to Jill for these BEAUTIFUL photos from Realities Photography!

Fab Vendors:

Photography: Realities Photography

Photography assistance by the fabulous Ian Riley with Realities

Makeup: Wendy Ballance

Event Planning: Verge Events

Flowers: Studio Flora Diva

Venue: The Grand Bohemian

Cake: Tiffany's Baking Company, DJ: Mr.C's

HUGS for Nicole Riley of Verge Events!





Asheville Makeup Artists...booking for 2013!

2013

It's right around the corner!

Every year I am reminded at this time how quickly we will be saying goodbye to the 2012  wedding season...and HELLO to 2013!  Brides to be...vendors in Asheville can get booked 8 months to 2 years in advance!

Trust me...it happens!

Wanting to book with BLUSH?

Wendy Ballance. Kristen Davis. Jessica Tranchina

You can book 1, 2 or all 3!  WOW!

 Photo Credit: Mozingo Photography



Wendy Ballance
Makeup Artist, Owner of Blush by Wendy Ballance
training: Chanel, MAC, Bobbi Brown, Presciptives
favorite mascara: Covergirl Lashblast
favorite makeup product: lipgloss! Favorite color:  Sandy from Buxom
favorite eyeshadow palettes: TOO FACED!
Photo Credit: Realities Photography




Kristen Davis
 makeup artist
training: Benefit, Laura Mercier, various makeup artists
favorite mascara: Hypnose Drama Lash from Lancome
favorite product ever: Laura Mercier Secret Finish
favorite gloss: Twinkle: CHANEL 
Photo Credit: Mozingo Photography



Jessica Tranchina
 makeup artist
training: Lancome, Prescriptives, various makeup artists 
favorite mascara: Hypnose Mascara by Lancome
favorite products: Maquicomplete concealer by Lancome
favorite lipgloss: Philosophy
Photo credit: Mozingo Photography


For references, portfolios, reviews...visit the website at www.ashevillemakeupartist.com

HAPPY PLANNING AND CHEERS TO A FANTASTIC 2013!

STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES AND NEW THINGS TO COME FOR BLUSH!



http://www.studiowed.net/

Love, joy and happiness in the life of Wendy Ballance

 Matt and I were lucky to land the job for a "happy couple" for Meriah and Michael Mozingo's shoot for their new website! We didn't have to act or pretend...just enjoy the lovely scenery and eachother! Our little doggie Fenway got his camera time as well!!!

 A special thanks to Meriah Mozingo of Mozingo Photography for these fabulous photos!

http://mozingophotography.com/



Our fabulous group for the day...Michel and Meriah Mozingo, Matt, Fenway, and Ian & Nicole Riley!
I heart this group!

The Fabulous Aaron Morrell took this perfect shot! He is in one of the shots up top!



Ready for Summer?

 

 

The Sun is shining and I'm ready for summer! I love that I don't have to wear as much makeup, and a perfect glow is all a girl needs!

 

Here are a few of my favorites which are "MUST HAVES" in my makeup bag!

Cover Girl Lash Blast...(WATERPROOF!)

A necessity if you are going to the beach or pool! Who wants mascara running down your face when it's hot...NOT ME! This is my favorite mascara of all time in all seasons! Pick up a waterproof one if you are headed for some fun in the sun!

Remember ladies...you need to get a new one every 3-4 months!

My new favorite...thanks to Nicole Riley!

Target: Makeup Remover Cleasing Towelettes

They are simple...cheap...and fabulous! Enough said!

Bobbi Brown Tinted Moisturizer

You don't have to wear a full coverage foundation every day! Store that bad boy in the drawer and get a sheer coverage to show off that bronzed skin! I love the Bobbi Brown Tinted Moisturizer, SPF 15!

Stop by the Belk at Asheville Mall and they will find your perfect match!
(Don't forget to tell them I sent you! )

Stainiac Lip Stain

This came in my Birchbox a last month and I'm OBSESSED! It 's a stain, and you can also use it on your cheeks for a perfect BLUSH!
 $17 at Beauty.com




Too Faced Bronzed and Beautiful



If you know me well...you know that I have a slight obsession with Too Faced Cosmetics!

Check out this fabulous palette of bronzers! I love the top left color...it's matte and my favorite color! The other shades have a little shimmer and gorgeous!!! Too Faced always has tip cards in their packaging...AMAZING and thank you Too Faced!



Hawaiian Tropic Shimmer Effect

 I found this last year at Wal-Mart and am obsessed! I love when I can shimmer up my legs, chest and arms when I'm headed out! This gives the perfect sheen and smells like coconut! PERFECT!!!

Need a sunblock that doesn't feel heavy on your skin?
Neutrogena pure & free sunblock, SPF 50!

Last but not least...I love the Burt's Bees Lip Shimmers! They are perfect for  when you want a hint of color, and not the thickness of a lipstick or lipgloss! They feel great, a little tingle, and best of all...they are under $5!

Need a new summer makeup look?

Call or email me to book your own personal makeup lesson at the studio!

$50.00

Includes

 Makeup Lesson

A completed face chart of the products used

A New FABULOUS and BLUSHING look!

www.ashevillemakeupartist.com

828-545-9028

I always encourage clients to bring their own makeup so I can show them how to use it. 

BEWARE...if it smells, discolored, or out of date...I MIGHT TOSS IT FOR YOU!  

Dana's Wedding Day!!! Photography by Alisha Silver

These beautiful photos of Dana make me love my job even more!

Kudos and a BIG thank you to Alisha Silver for sharing these photos with me. Dana was absolutely stunning this day, and family and friends gathered the morning of the wedding at the Renaissance. There was tons of food, fun and lots of laughter to go around!!!

Cody with Cody's Wedding Creations rocked out the hair for the ladies while Kristen and I worked our "Blush" magic on the bridal party.

One Happy Day!

Photography: Alisha Silver

http://www.alishasilver.com/

Makeup: Wendy Ballance & Kristen Davis

www.ashevillemakeupartist.com

Becca and Coen...A Fabulous May Couple!!! E-session with Katy Cook!

I can say this couple is flawless...what do you think?

I love doing makeup for Engagement Sessions. The look is totally different from the wedding day, and the pressure is off!

The fabulous Katy Cook captures Becca and Coen's beauty and love for eachother in these awesome photos! I can't wait for the big day in May!

http://www.katycookphotography.com/

Makeup by Wendy Ballance

www.ashevillemakeupartist.com

Wedding Planner

Honey Darling Events

http://www.honeydarlingevents.com/