Even though it may not look like it outside, it's officially spring! And that means that wedding season is right around the corner! Is anyone else as excited as I am? I thought I'd take a few minutes to look at one particular wedding I had the chance to work on a couple of summers ago. I love to be involved in people's special days and help in any way I can. For this wedding, I created the bridesmaid dresses as well as styling the bridesmaids' hair and the bride's makeup for the big day. The bride was looking for a simple, elegant, sundress style in a royal purple, and couldn't find anything that worked just right and flattered her four bridesmaids. I came in, and I found a pattern that all of them could agree on, and that I could adjust to the different women. This was the first time the bride, her mother, and the maid of honor saw the first dress. Needless to say, they were all very excited. And did I mention that I also did the bridesmaid's hair? I've been styling hair for almost ten years for events and stage productions, everything from loose up-dos to formal vintage looks. If you're looking for a reasonable stylist for your next event, drop me a line at hkarenadesign. gmail.com. I worked with each of the ladies to find a style that worked with their personality and hair type, and still looked unified. Don't they look lovely? If you or anyone you know is looking for the perfect bridesmaid dress, hairstylist, or needs alterations for their big day, email me at hkarenadesign.gmail.com. I'd love to help you out!
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The simplest answer to a problem is so often the best. I feel like I've been learning this over and over during the last few months. As things get more complicated, they tend to turn in on themselves, like a labyrinth. But if you can go back to the most basic form, the simplest and truest beauty can reveal itself. With spring quickly approaching, I'm itching for some fun new sundresses. Alright, maybe it's not quickly approaching but it will be here eventually! At any rate, I thought I'd try my hand at a comfy t-shirt dress. Here is the base I started with, along with another 2XL t-shirt, both from Goodwill, And the best part? I got them both for less than four dollars. And less than an hour and a half later, here is the newest addition to my collection. This is about as simple as it can get. Like what you see? Contact me here, or at hkarenadesign. gmail.com, with your own ideas or requests. As many of you know, my other love, and what I currently spend much of my time doing, is performing. I was recently in a production called "The Women of Lockerbie", in which I played the grieving mother of a young man lost in the 1988 terrorist bombing of Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. As I searched for a way to express such an incredible and heart-wrenching story with truth, I found again and again that the best thing I could do was let the story speak for itself. Listen to the words, my fellow actors, and myself. Simplicity. This may be a bit more philosophical than my usual posts, but I thought it might be nice for you to hear a little of the inner story where my designs are born. So, what simplicity can you find today?
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