Yes it is true!! Marc Jacob is is releasing a makeup line with Sephora and I cannot wait! Yahooo!
Weddings
20
Apr 12
We are featured on Style Me Pretty…again!
Spotted! The beauty parlour chair on site at another one of our gorgeous brides’ weddings!
Take a look at the Style Me Pretty website! Always great to see our work featured 
-JKBP
22
Feb 12
Matching Bridal Hair
There is something to be said for the elegance that can be created with coordinating matching hairstyles for your bridal party. A step away from the norm, I came across a gorgeous wedding in Town and Country Wedding magazine which solidified my love for this look. If done correctly, can create an amazing, chic, and uniform bridal party. Most may shy away from this idea. I think the key is to create a balance in varying the styles of bridesmaid dresses which ties the look together. This look is most effective if you choose a simple, sleek hairstyle, as opposed to a tousled or wavy look. A look as simple and chic as the a classic bun can put emphasis on the pretty details of the wedding while making creating a clean and uniform look.
Emilia Wickstead's Bridal Party. Ballerina Buns for all.
The bride in Town & Country chose champagne colored gowns, all of which were varied silhouettes and flattering styles. This simple color palate and smooth top, low at the neck buns created an elegant and gorgeous wedding!
-JKBP
19
Jan 12
The PLUMB Wedding PICNIC
This blog entry is long overdue but it has been on to do list. I do weddings for a living and yet I never posted my own. Matt and I got married on June 6, 2010.
It was an amazing day, and by far the best wedding I have ever been too! A day that had a tornado warning yet not a drop of rain fell wherever we were. It rained in several parts of Newport but we were apparently under a own little umbrella.
We decided to have a private ceremony at Battery Park in Newport, RI. A park that was dear to both of our hearts. It was just immediate family.
My sister and my mom and my amazing mother-in-law to be all got ready at the Beauty Parlour. I stepped in to my custom made gown by the fabulous Jonathon Joseph Peters from project runway season 7, a1 11:30 and made my way to the park in a 1966 blue pontiac bonneville convertible.
After the ceremony where we were married by my amazing and loving uncle. We head back to my in-laws house to take pictures and snack {I was starving}. My amazing friend and photographer Daniel Gagnon was there very step of the way. My second shooter was my other amazing friend Erin Mcginn. {yes all my friends are amazing} We took pictures from the beach to the golf cart rides up the hill and back to the house. Meanwhile on the other end of town it was still down pouring and where we were not ONE drop on us!
Our guest arrived at 2pm. We greeted them at the door. It was so nice to be able to talk to all of our guest before the Plumb Picnic began. All 300+ guests mingled care free and danced for hours. We didn’t do a formal sit down dinner we opted for a stress free do want you want day. We had the kids swimming in the pool to me booging on the dance floor. We ended the night with some fireworks, and went home as Mr and Mrs. Plumb. NOW before you run ahead and check out out all of our FAB pictures form the day I thought it would be interesting to share with you what we should have done different …..this is my Shoulda Coulda Woulda list
Shoulda Hired Sharkpig as a videographer, I really wish we had a videographer , at the end of the day you can go a relive your wedding After all we all know bride get the post wedding blues
Coulda Taken more time to do pictures of myself and sister (make a list of the shots you want I never did this opps! )
Shoulda Put my hair up!!! I mean I am a hairstylist and I do weddings why did I have my long hair down on such a hot day. I know I always end up putting it up! Should have gone up!
Woulda Went to one last dress fitting….I changed my shoes last minute. I had originally had a big heel but if you know me I don’t do well with heels so I opted for a kitten heel and never told Jonathon so needless to say my dress was a bit too long…opps
Other than that I would have changed anything I married the man of my dreams and couldn’t be happier…..First comes Love, Then Comes Marriage….
The details I loved compliments of Jessica Castiglia Events and the Plumbs that really made our wedding unique
- Rehearsal Dinner at Brick Alley Pub the night before with clam chowder, shrimp,roast turkey breast, beef tenderloin…..
- For the children at the wedding ..a treasure hunt with a disposable camera i.e find the girl dressed in white
we really got some great angles from the kids and it kept them busy! the prize was Silly Bands
- Mason Jars with Butterflies on the edge, moss inside with a flickering flame candle
- Mini (Custom Made by Jessica’s husband) Stackable Picnic tables for the cupcakes to sit on (the bottom one for Benson now!)
- THANK YOU spelled out in Flowerpots with chocolate daisies in them from Newport Chocolates
- A wedding sign “Plumb Wedding” with an arrow
- Hand tied napkins with the inital “P”
- A welcome table with wishes for the bride and groom and a memory tree with pictures of us and our family
- A beautiful Menu (my mother-in-law designed it’s very Jennie)
- Details on the cupcakes (Mad Hatter)
- The Bride and Grooms Custom Nikes with date and Mrs. Plumb
- The Beautiful tables with JH Floral Design
- My drop necklace for my backless dress and matching earrings! Custom Made by Debbie Ferrazoli
- A surprise by Jessica on my bouquet, a picture my grandmother on one side and a “P” on the other she is so crafty!
- Cigar Station
- My something Blue, Dress and Wedding shoes
And here are some more....
THE END...now comes Benson in the baby carriage
Roll the credits...
Catering:Don Fitzpatrick
Wedding Photographer: Daniel Ganon 2nd Shooter Erin Mcginn
Picture of Benson: Erin Mcginn
Wedding Planner: Jessica Castiglia Events
Wedding Gown, Bridesmaid dress and ties :Jonathon Joseph Peters
Flowers: Bridal Bouquet and tables Julia Hugging Floral Design; Carlone's Forist cigar table and welcome room
Cupcakes: Mad Hatter Bakery
Favors: Newport Chocolates now is The Newport Sweet Spot
Brides Heels: Como Corso
Bridal Jewels: Engagement Ringand grooms band Portobello Jewelers wedding band for bride custom made by Angel at The Platinum House Custom bridal necklace and earrings Debbie Ferrazzoli
Bride and Groom sneakers: Nike ID designed by Matt Plumb aka Hubby
Invitations and Menus: http://www.pdqri.com/
We were lucky enough to be featured in 3 publications Engaged RI, Newport Weddings, and South County RI {sorry don't have the links anymore :( }
Rehearsal Dinner: Brick Alley Pub
Our wedding was featured in Newport Weddings, Engaged RI, and South County RI {sorry working on links!}
15
Jan 12
We are Featured on StyleMePretty.com!
What is Style Me Pretty you ask??? We’ll it is only one of the most creative, fun, resourceful, and engaging wedding websites. We are honored having been selected to be in their Little Black Book of Vendors.
Here we are…and just to brag a bit here we are again Only the best of the best are selected to be on this site in the Little Black Book of Vendors and we are so excited! I was literally jumping up and down 8 months pregnant, mind you we were asked last April. We have been featured on here several times with gorgeous brides we have worked with who were selected to have their wedding showcased. Check this site out, I promise you will not be disappointed!
-JKBP
14
Jan 12
Wedding FAQ’s
Here are some Frequently Asked Questions that may make your wedding planning a bit easier.
How far in advance should I book you for my wedding day/event?
We book up very quickly so the sooner the better we have weddings booked as far as 2 years in advance
Do you travel to my location, if so is there a travel fee?
Yes we do go onsite. We do not charge a travel fee to for Newport, RI . You may inquire with us to check our rates for other locations.
Do you offer on-location services for special events/occasions or only weddings?
Yes
What do I need to have set up for you on the wedding day?
Nothing we bring it all. We will arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start time. We bring everything to you! No need to worry just sit and relax we will be there and you will be looking FABULOUS in no time!
How many people can you accommodate?
We have weddings where it is just the bride to wedding parties of 14. When you reserve the wedding day you are required to list all of the bridal party members who would like services done.
Is it just you or do you have a team?
I do have a team of girls that work for the beauty parlour. We are all licensed cosmetologists and or estheticians. Several of our artists have been in the industry over 8 years. Their resumes range from New York Fashion Week and beyond . Jennie Kay LLC only has the best. Once hired everyone is trained under Jennie Kay.
I would like to have more than one hairstyle on the wedding day, would you stay and restyle my hair?
If we can stay we would love too! The rate is hourly from the time the bride is finished until we are finished restyling you for your second look.
Do you offer discounts for large bridal parties?
We do not offer discounts or sales on our on location services. Occasionally we offer specials for our in studio makeup classes.
How long is the trial?
We book one hour for each service, one hour for hair and one hour for makeup
Should I wash my hair before the trial?
You may wash you hair before the trial just ensure you come in with dry hair
Do I have to have a trial, I live out of state and may not be able to come in for a trial?
No you do not have to have a trial, but it can ensure everything runs smoothly on your wedding day. For example you may need clip-in extensions to achieve the fullness you want in your undo for your day this is something we would need to address in the trial. Also you will have to get your marriage license on a weekday so it may be best to schedule the trial on the same day.
I cannot make it to a weekday trial do you do trials on the weekend?
We try our best to fit you in on the weekend. During our busy season May- November we may be unable to get you in on the weekend because we are booked with weddings. This is why we always suggest to schedule a trial when you have to come in to get your marriage license if you are unable to do a weekday.
My skin is very sensitive will I break out from the products?
We only use the products that are infused with the highest quality of ingredients. We have tried tested out our products on our Jennie Kay> her skin is a the most sensitive of sensitive skins, with eczema on her skin all year round on her face we have narrowed down our most favorite skin moisturizers, primers and foundations for each skin type. This is another reason why we suggest doing a trial incase your skin does not react well to the makeup.
What products do you use in your kit?
We love a little bit of everything , the best of every lines! Whats in our kit???
MAC, Makeup-Forever, Laura Mercier, Temptu Pro, NARS, Jennie Kay Cosmetics, Benefit, and a whole lot of other brands.
What is Airbrush Makeup?
Airbrush makeup is another alternative to traditional makeup. Please see this blog entry on Airbrush Makeup
Do you do destinations weddings?
Absolutely my bag is already packed!
Do you have a minimum for on location services?
Yes our minimum is $300
What if I cannot make the minimum? Do you offer just hair or makeup for the bride?
Please inquire with us, there have been instances where we were already in the hotel for another wedding.
Will you bring your traveling beauty chair?
Abosolutely! Who wouldn’t want a pictures with a hot pink Chair?
May we use another hairstylist or makeup artist not from Jennie Kay?
Yes, we do not require you to book both services. You can book us for just hair, just makeup or both!
How far in advance should I book my trial?
It really depends on you and your schedule. A great time frame is anywhere from 3 months to a few days before your wedding. But again when it is best for you, it what is best for us.
We wish you the best! Be Calm and Get your wedding on….
13
Jan 12
Airbrush Makeup
Truth be told, I hated airbrush when I first started..yes, HATED! Years and several classes later (after testing out multiple companies’ products), I learned to retrain my eye in this new medium. I found my groove, favorite product and I am now BEYOND OBSESSED! It is AHHHMAZZING So let me tell you a little story about airbrush makeup. What exactly is airbrush makeup?? This may be a top question in the Parlour, so here are the facts… Everyone seems to think it is the latest and the greatest..well it really is , BUT it has been around for quite some time now. Airbrush makeup was actually started back in the late 1800′s (pre-photoshop life) but it has evolved quite a bit since then. Why is it so popular now? The high-definition world has now reached the consumer market, and therefore traditional makeup techniques were forced to evolve overnight. HD Lens can literally detect every line and freckle. So that pound of foundation and bronzer you have on, AH, not going to fly! The more pixels the camera lens has means the sharper the picture will be (airbrush makeup means less photoshopping later) . It also means that you will looking flawless on your friends camera phone when she instantly uploads your pic to Facebook, tumblr, or instagram. We needed a makeup that did not sit in the lines and was able to sustain all external factors throughout the day less touch ups+ perfect color matching = ZERO build up of color on the skin There was a need for makeup to look less “made-up” . So good by to that line of demarcation on your jawline YOU are now flawless naturally (wink wink ) So now your skin looks amazing as the lovely Emma Stone. Thank you technology!
Okay back to the fundamentals….A professional airbrushing makeup artist will come to your event/wedding with a compressor and a makeup gun in hand.
The one shown here we use at the Parlour from Temptu Pro
The makeup comes in liquid form. A few drops are added to the gun where it is then compressed through the gun with a flow of air. The air pressure is measured in what is called the psi (pounds per square inch). A trained airbrush artist will know how to adjust the psi level for each part of the body. This is important because you will need a higher psi for the body than the eyelid, you do not want to push the makeup into skin. Now the few drops of liquid makeup are pressed through the gun with an evenly distributed fine mist of product controlled completely by one finger (the trigger finger) IF now I say IF it is down correctly you should not be able to see the makeup on the skin. The makeup “sits on” top of your skin still allowing it to breath and looking completely flawless! But, again here is the but these are some things to consider
- If your skin is dry like any other foundation it will be visible to they eye
Here are some factors that come along with air brushing that would come into play if you were using a traditional foundation as well.
Taking proper care of your skin can only enhance any foundation you use on your skin. We will get to proper skincare in another blog entry. Now that we have briefed you on the history of the airbrush as well as how it is applied..Here are the facts! Now this is based on the Temptu Pro product we use in our beauty parlour for weddings/special events. There a so many other fabulous airbrush products and different types of formulations for specific needs, but this is what we use, are trained in extensively and love more than anything!
- Non transferable (will not rub off on your dress or your groom)
- Seamless, Flawless and undetectable when performed by our artists which means flawless face on every camera lens not just your wedding photographer
- Long wearing, no need to power that nose 3 hours later!
- Lightwieght texture (airbrush does not mean a MASK of makeup)
- Sanitary Although we thoroughly clean each and every brush after it is used on every client and then we give our brushes a bubble bath after every day then we disinfect! some artists may not….making airbrush the ideal choice if you are concerned with sanitary practices but if you have booked us or you are going to fear not we use Beauty So Clean , 99% alcohol and we NEVER NEVER double DIP! Double Dipping is gross and icky!
- Tear, sweat, and streak proof
- Hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic (will not clog your pores)
- One of my favorites! We can create your perfect custom color!!! yes perfect So if your forehead and chin are always a different color well that will not happen on my watch!
Now that you know the facts! We will brag just a bit….
Jennie Kay is a Advanced Temptu Pro trained artist. She has training in advanced beauty techniques (yes she can airbrush your eye makeup on flawlessly (she is that good!) as well as special effects makeup.
Picture of Jenny Packman Fashion Week 2011 with Temptu Pro products used.
-JKBP
22
Dec 11
The ‘LOB’
The LOB is simply, a long bob.
As I was driving to work today I decided I want to lob my hair off….Here are some celebrities that LOB:
Should I lob my hair???
-JKBP
17
Oct 11
Should only the bride wear WHITE?
Is only the bride in white a thing of the past? Share your thoughts……
8
Oct 11
To all my BRIDES…this one is for you
Hello LADIES… veil you are
I thought I would give you a few pointers on how to choose a veil for your BIG DAY!
1. ALWAYS choose a veil with a metal comb! PLASTIC combs stink and they will not bend and shape to your head
2. IF you are wearing you hair DOWN now ONLY if you are wearing it ALL DOWN metal toupee clips work well to ho
ld the veil in place a metal comb here can be tough because there is nothing for the comb to sit on
3. Hang the veil! We want it to keep its shape and not be wrinkled
4. Make sure the Veil compliments the style of your dress
5. LASTLY, take the veil out after the ceremony if you are doing a receiving line. Everyone will come over and say how beautiful you are and THEN they hug you and THEN they yank on your veil and then JENNIE KAY says your gonna mess up her hair 
