The Curative Power of Rose

Rose has been an effective ingredient in skincare for centuries. It is suitable for all skin types, but it is especially valuable for dry, sensitive or aging skins. It has a tonic and astringent effect on the capillaries just below the skin surface, which makes it useful in diminishing the redness caused by enlarged capillaries. Rosewater is a slightly less expensive way to provide skincare. It is very soothing to irritated skin. It is also a tonic and antiseptic.

The rose also offers a soothing property to the nerves and emotional /psychological state of mind. It is regarded as a mild sedative and anti-depressant. It is increasingly used in treatments for conditions of stress: nervous tension, peptic ulcers, heart disease, among others.

My favorite skin care line, Duchess Marden, was created using all natural ingredients, and all products contain rose!

Duchess Marden Product Distinction:

-Deeply hydrates, brightens and smooths, leaving skin supple and radiant

-Evens skin tone and fades discoloration

-Free of petrochemicals, parabens, chemical preservatives, and artificial ingredients

-No artificial fragrances

-Highly concentrated, no added fillers

-Works well with all skin types

-No allergy provoking ingredients

--K

Hothouse Flowers

We're well into Spring now, Blushies; the birds are singing, the grass is growing and most importantly the flowers are in bloom! It's time to take inspiration from the beauty in nature to add to our beauty routines!

I'm loving the bright blooms outside, and am celebrating with brighter colors on my lips !
Lately I've been picking up saturated shades like BonBon (sheer cool pink) and Heat Wave (sheer bright orange) from Laura Mercier, Tulip (sheer true red) and Glamarama (sheer hot pink) from Lucy B

For the eyes, coordinated shades that create contrast with your eye colour is the quickest way to bring out a fresh look. DuWop's new Eyecatchers Shadow Duets complement your eye colour offering both a tone close to the shade of your eye, and a tone opposite. Work with a Blush artist to show you exactly how to apply these colours to bring out your best look!

Lucy B also creates inspired floral fragrances using organic ingredients native to the company's origin in Australia. Blush carries the fragrances in eau de toilette sprays as well as travel size roll-on perfume oils. Currently we have the Pink Frangipani, Wild Jasmine, and the newest addition, Tiare Coconut. The company describes the scent as "a tropical Australian beach scent that boosts the mood through the flower essences. Its Australia in a bottle". Tiare Coconut is an exotic floral fragrance with a warm oriental base. A top note is composed of tiare flowers and coconut, middle notes are combined of magnolia & champaca, with bottom notes of amber and vanilla blossom. Gorgeous - and just right for Spring!

It's time to stop and smell the flowers!

xoxo

Laurel

Wedding Season!

Blush's ultra busy Wedding season is upon us. Here's some fabulous services we offer to prep you for your picture perfect wedding day.

-- Spray Tanning --
Blush's custom spray tanning leaves you looking naturally sun kissed and absolutly NOT ORANGE! It's a one on one with a Blush artist using a spray gun - no booth. Which provides you with a flawless all over even tan.
$40 for one session Body Contouring can be added on $10
$35 for 6-9 sessions
$30 for 10 or more
Buy 5 tans, get 1 FREE touchup
Buy 10, get 1 Spa Prep & Exfoliation package FREE
Touch Up $25 (must be booked within 7 days of first tan)
Half Body $25 (upper or lower)
Custom Tanning starts at $10

Blush has customized facials every month as well, check our website for monthly updates. And speaking of facials, we have special wedding packages too that include an all in one price for services to get you ready for your day. (please check out our website www.blushmilwaukee.com)

We're booking in our Laura Mercier make-up applications on-location and in-store weddings quickly. Be sure to call us with your wedding date and ask about our rates. We specialize in glowy, natural, beautiful blushing brides.

You make me happy when skies are grey...

Happy Spring Blushies!

The season is officially upon us - ushered in with the hint of warmer breezes on the air, the beginnings of flowers poking through the soil, and SO MUCH MORE SUN!

That being said - now is the time to become religious about your use of sunscreen! Whether you are protecting your skin through a sunscreen in your moisturizer from BKamins or Laura Mercier,through your favorite foundation, or just in a phenomenal simple sunscreen like (a Blush favorite) the COOLA line, prevention is protection!

Maybe you've skipped sunscreen in years past, and are looking to erase the effects of sun damage? Look no further than Laura Mercier's newest moisturizer - Tone Perfecting Creme. This luxurious cream contains Quercetin Plus - a supplement 1000 times more effective than Vitamin C in erasing pigmentation and fine lines due to sun damage. This creme does NOT contain sunscreen, so you still need that ever-important barrier to protect that beautiful skin you're revealing! SNEAK PEEK: Laura is just about to release a VERY exciting sunscreen this May, with adaptogens that create ideal sun protection regardless if you are on the beach or skiing in the mountains - stay posted!!

Interested in faking that perfect glow? Book an appointment for an airbrush tan at Blush and have your friends and co-workers guessing where you took a mini-vacation! Always golden, never orange - our formula is organic, anti-aging, and designed to work with your skin's DHA levels, ensuring you get the perfect glow. Extend the life of your tan and protect your skin with DuWop's Revolotion - a bronzing body moisturizer with SPF 15 - gorgeous color AND essential sun protection!

So get out there and (safely) enjoy the start of Spring!

xoxo

Laurel

Happy Spring, Blushies!

Spring is finally here! Time to clean out your closets, your home, and of course, your makeup bag!


This Friday and Saturday Blush will be having our bi-annual Laura Mercier National Face-to-Face Event from 10-7. If you've never been to a makeup event, you definatley need to experience it! Laura's Chicago Team will be joining your favorite Blush Girls doing complementary makeovers. Learn what's hot for this Spring, what works for your skin, and most importantly, how to create the coveted Flawless Face. What could be more fun than gathering up your girlfriends and stopping down to the beautiful Third Ward for complimentary make overs?


Here's a little sneak peek at the super gorgeous Spring trends;)


Luminous Skin-As famed fashion guru Calvin Klein has said, "The best thing is to look natural, but it takes makeup to look natural.” Laura's Flawless Face techniques and products give every woman the ability to have flawless skin while still looking natural, and not over done.


Fresh Pastels- Find perfect harmony with beauty synonymous with nature, well-being and serenity. Washes of pastel hues on the eyes and a deep jade liner along the lash line.



Lush Lips & Peachy Cheeks-As your resident lip junkie, I'm loving shiny raspberry, peach, and berry chocolate tones for the lips and a pinky-peach flush on the cheeks.







.....Just to tempt you a bit....;)

Hope to see everyone's beautiful faces this weekend!

--K

Feels like forever already, in a good way. :)

I realized I never updated anything about my wedding! That whole day was just a blur (a totally perfect one). My makeup was done by Blush's own Sarah Brucker. She did such a wonderful job, I had so many comments on the make-up and the hair too. Hair was done by Tracy Grundy at Yan Salon. (http://www.yanhair.com/)

I just wanted to post a picture from that day, and let you know everything is going as well as expected. :)

Also, totally different topic. But if you notice a few new flyers around blush with some artwork on them, it's me getting to use my Illustration BFA around the store.

Nicole

A Perfect Kiss

It's the week before Valentine's Day, and whether or not you have big plans, it's not unreasonable to prepare for some perfect kisses! Here are a few suggestions to make sure you make some lasting memories!

1. Pucker Up! Smooth away dull winter lips with Sara Happ's Lip Scrub - I like her new flavor, Creme Brulee - always delicious for dessert, try this decadent scrub to perfect your pout. Apply, and scrub away dead skin before showering, and emerge with soft, smooth, perfectly kissable lips!

2. A Close Shave! Don't forget about your sweetie! If there's some scruff that needs attending to, Truefitt & Hill's phenomenal shave creme will moisturize his skin and prep that 5'o'clock shadow for the closest shave he's ever felt. T&H also makes amazing colognes & aftershave balms if you're feeling generous and wanting to treat him to the ultimate shaving experience!

3. Leave your mark! (But not on him) Don't want your guy wearing your lipstick? Try one of Lucy B's tinted lip balms! Sheer color and fantastic all-natural moisture (and featured in the March issue of Lucky magazine!) I'm particularly fond of Chocolate, and Nudie. (thematic, too, n'est pas?)

Now get in there and do some smooching!!!

xoxo
Laurel