BREAKUP MAKEUP PART II-REJUVANATE

Bonjour Beauties! Our Breakup Makeup topic for this edition is Rejuvenate. The art of rejuvenation is really quite apropos to my life currently. Here's why, the Grand Dame of fashion on lower King Street, Saks Fifth Avenue, that has served as one of my bases for the past several years, is closing in July. As you might imagine this news has caused a great deal of self reflection and a desire to rejuvenate myself and to extend this renewal effort to all those affected. I cannot fully express how much I'll miss my regular downtown divas (who will hopefully continue visit me at Gwynns of Mt. Pleasant!) and my fantastic co-workers. But in this time of lay offs and downsizing I know that we are not the only ones going through these types of transitions. So this Breakup Makeup segment will also apply to how to rejuvenate after breaking up (moving on) with elements of our lives that are about more than personal relationships.

When you're feeling crummy the last thing you want is to walk around looking like a sad sack that illicit whispers of " that poor miserable thing" as you pass by. The first step in lighting our load is to look the part. We have to rejuvenate and thus ILLUMINATE!

STEP ONE: Make this step a morning ritual. Stretch, meditate or go for your morning run. Then meet yourself in the mirror with an vocally confident "Hello Beautiful"-and say it like you mean it!! After your morning greeting, I've got a small recommendation for you that could possibly change your beauty regime forever. Its what I like to refer to as one of the 'essentials'. In order to properly rejuvenate we have to clean off all the toxins that the environment and life seems to fling our way. Cleanse with Trish McEvoy's Even Skin Glycolic Wash. If you want to positively beam like the sun and have people wondering how you've gotten a gulp from the fountain of youth- this wash is your tonic! This is the product that you'll be buying in bulk to give as Christmas gifts my friends-take my word for it.

STEP TWO: "Out damned spot-out I say!" exclaimed Shakespeare's Lady Macbeth; and that's what we're saying to all that stands in the way of our rejuvenation. Whether that be sad memories of a relationship lost, the stress that accompanies a new beginning, or those nagging voices of doubt that linger in the back of your subconscious- OUT I say!! At the end of your day light some scented candles in your powder room, (Archipelago Botanicals has some gorgeous scents-one of which is dubbed 'Charleston'!) prep your warm luxuriating bath and get out your Trish McEvoy's N° 9 Blackberry & Vanilla Musk Body Polish Sugar Scrub. You'll smell absolutely heavenly after using this sugar and sea salt scrub and your skin will feel like cashmere. I truly believe in bringing the spa to you when you can't go to the spa. So leap into that bath and scrub those cares away my loves!

STEP THREE: One way to rejuvenate is to create. I LOVE helping my clients create a new vision of themselves. I LOVE the feeling that comes with introducing a new product or new technique that my friends and clients learn to treasure. My job is to be an artist; and my canvas is a wide selection of every gorgeous client that comes my way. I want to literally arm you with the tools that help me help others create new beauty on a daily basis. Luckily, Trish has put these tools together in one easy breezy package called the Essential Brush Collection. Listen to all this kit includes: Deluxe Blending, Deluxe Tapered Blending, Deluxe Eye Contour, Deluxe Eye Definition Duo, Deluxe Even Skin Correct & Blend Duo and Deluxe Lip. So toss out ALL those old brushes that's harboring all that old bacteria and come see me for your first set of dynamic brushes that will create your masterpiece.

Webster's dictionary defines Rejuvenation as an act: "to make young or youthful again, give new vigor, to restore to an original or new state". Loss of meaningful relationships can feel like a loss of vigor. But a loss will not break us my darlings. We'll strengthen ourselves with a great bottle of wine with our closest friends,a relaxing hour massage at our favorite spa and of course helping others any way we can. I know you find a renewal too! 

XOXO~

Andrew

BREAKUP MAKEUP PART I-REPAIR

Arguably, breakups are one of hardest feats that life has to throw at us. Fortunately, you have me to guide you through this-because goodness knows I've been there a time or two! I don't hold the key to eliminating the pain of a lost love,but I can give you a plan to revitalize your beauty regime and thus enlighten your spirit.

First, lets agree that letting go of a relationship doesn't mean letting go of yourself. You'll soon see that with a great deal of emotional support and a few cosmetic tricks of the trade, you'll be exfoliating the past and revealing the refreshed you! We'll begin our Breakup Makeup Plan with the goal of repair.

RELAX. RELATE. REPAIR.

STEP ONE: You're going to need to pamper those peepers once you've expended your tears. You don't want to step out looking like you just went a few rounds with a prize fighter! I have a miracle elixir in my arsenal that will have you back to the bright eyed beauty that you are- Trish's Intense Eye Treatment . It will hydrate, smooth and rejuvenate the eye area with a couple of applications. The old stand by of chilled cucumber slices over the eyes and staying well hydrated will put your eye treatment into turbo boost-so definitely make sure you're well stocked with those essentials.

STEP TWO: Brighten your skin! One of the best ways to get across the message of moving on is to positively GLOW! Trust me when I tell you that Trish McEvoy's Beauty Booster Cream will have you looking and feeling like the brightest star in the constellation! This cream will erase fatigue and deliver a dose of mega moisture. The process of moving on can zap your energy level. Relax with a good book, or meditate for 30 minutes while using the Beauty Booster Cream as a mask-that's a little trade secret from me to you. *wink*

STEP THREE: Pucker up and get ready to kiss the world 'Hello' again. This list is intended to help get you up and at 'em again. That doesn't mean finding a new relationship-but finding your best you. So sign up for that pilates class you've been thinking about, try out the hot new restaurant with your friends, go out and reconnect with your neighbors at the local Farmers Market-you get the picture-get out there! But don't meet the world with those neglected lips, apply some of McEvoy's Luxe Moisture Balm with SPF 15. Trust me when I tell you, once you've taken up the routine of moisturizing your lips you'll never want to stop. It's a small action that delivers a HUGE impact. Like Trish says its "a little lifesaver"!

CONGRATULATIONS-you're officially on the road to repair! These are 3 small easy steps, which of course will be more affective with the love of your closest friends and family, a healthy organic based diet and lots of gut busting laughter. Stick by my side my darlings, this was merely the first step in our Breakup Makeup Plan. I intend to boldly take you into the next level of gorgeous!!

CALL ME! 843.817.0303

WRITE ME! drewcpetersen@yahoo.com.

VISIT ME! Saks 211 King Street Charleston, SC or Gwynns of Mt. Pleasant 916 Houston Northcutt Blvd. Mt. Pleasant, SC.

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PREPPING AND PRIMING THE BRIDAL PARTY

I met up with Andrew and Corey and all her bridesmaids at West Ashley's Salon Utopia at about 10:30 a.m., and we were supposed to have them all ready around 1 p.m. for photos. We did the makeup for the Groom's mother, three bridesmaids, and the bride!

My mission: Assisting Andrew with face and lip priming! And as Andrew has said in the past "Be sure to prime, it's worth the extra time!" It helps with the staying power of the makeup and assures flawless application. Here's me with bridesmaid Brooke Ryan, morning show DJ of 95SX, 95.1 fm in Charleston.

Starting the process I used Trish McEvoy's Even Skin™ Beta Hydroxy Pads -- an easy way to cleanse and exfoliate the skin! The Beta Pads also known to enhance skin tone, texture and clarity by wiping out dirt and dead skin cells.

For the women with skin more on the dry side I used Trish McEvoy 'Beauty Booster™' Cream, which instantly works like an anti-fatigue cream, lifting and firming the skin.

For the women with skin on the oily side, the Trish McEvoy Even Skin Face Primer did the job. It protects the skin contains light-reflecting properties creating a smooth invisible layer that protects the skin and enables the foundation to have the "just applied" look. Both moisturizers were also used on the lips.

To prepare for perfect eyes, I used the Trish McEvoy Eye Base Essentials, which is essential for the following: Prepares the eyelids for perfect shadow application, prevents creasing, extends the life of the shadow, allow shadow to appear more vibrant and true to its color

After I finished each person's priming, Andrew took over the from there for shadows and makeup style! Check back with the blog soon!

<-Bride's Sister Kylie!

<-Corey the Bride!

<-Mom-in-law!

You can contact Andrew Petersen directly at 843.817.0303 or via email at drewcpetersen@yahoo.com. Get the latest beauty advice from his blog http://andrewcpetersen.blogspot.com/ and daily updates on Twitter at www.twitter.com/andrewcpetersen.