As a Portland wedding hair and makeup artist specializing in natural looks, I was thrilled when Lindsey expressed her desire to highlight rather than hide her gorgeous natural curls. For brides with textured hair, the right approach makes all the difference. She was totally open to any type of style or shape so long as the curls remained. So, we focused on refining and defining her natural curl pattern, creating a style that was both elegant and authentically her.

There's so many beautiful places to get married in Portland where you can blend the natural beauty with your own personal style—and Ana and Matthew's celebration at the Shakespeare Rose Garden was a perfect example. As a Portland-based wedding hair and makeup artist specializing in natural bridal beauty, I was thrilled to help Ana create the light, fresh bridal style she envisioned for their ceremony at the rose garden and reception at Cooper’s Hall.

Tucked away in her Southeast Portland apartment, surrounded by all of the women in her sphere, Vanessa’s wedding morning was a very “the more the merrier” moment—a warm and welcoming group, coffee flowing, 90’s and early 00’s bops on rotation. I love a quiet wedding morning but there's something magical about being immersed in a group of girlfriends.

Creating the perfect bridal look requires understanding both the bride's personal style and the overall wedding vibe. For Abbey's October wedding at Cooper's Hall in Portland, Oregon, we worked together to design a natural-yet-elevated makeup and hair style that complemented her fair complexion, modern style, and non-traditional modern vintage wedding theme.

As the weather gets chillier, our skin faces new challenges. Most people notice a change in their skin during winter months: uncomfortable, tight, or flaky skin are common complaints that can be caused by cold, dry air. Even if you have oily skin, the change in winter weather can cause dehydration. But with the right tweaks to your skincare routine, according to your skin type, you can keep your skin balanced, hydrated, and healthy all winter long.

I first became aware of "sunscreen pills" in 2022 while living in Costa Rica with my surfer boyfriend. His dermatologist in New York gave him a mysterious little bottle, and he would take one every morning before going surfing, convinced that they worked. I thought he was delusional, and that his derm was a quack, but then I tried one and went on a mid-day beach walk. It was the first time I have ever walked the beach in mid-day in Costa Rica without getting a sunburn—even with broad spectrum SPF 50. I couldn’t believe it. A sunscreen pill? Yes please.

Flying is tough on your skin for two main reasons: the air is super dry and dehydrating, and the UVA/UVB exposure is much higher than normal. So, how can you keep your skin happy and healthy when you’re flying?