Lipstick on the Mirror
Susan got married in the romantic Aldie Mansion , a classic old world venue.
Photos were done by Juliana Laury Photography.
She wanted an elegant and polished look with soft pastels to compliment her spring wedding.
Her makeup artist for the day was Danielle.
Bree got married mid July at The Free Library in Philadelphia. What a stunning venue!
Her look was elegant, simple yet elevated.
We strive to bring out each of our clients individual beauty.
Makeup by Danielle
Hair by Angela
Photo by Emily Wren
We really enjoyed working with the lovely Emily on her May 2022 wedding at the Fitler Club in Philadelphia.
Stylish and effortless beauty is what best describes Emily’s look.
Makeup was done by Danielle and hair styled by Jaclyn.
Photo by Sweetwater Portraits
I just realized that I have not posted here in a while. It has been quite couple of years but now I am back on track and sharing some magic with you!
I love the simple elegance of the images we got in this collaborative process.
Photos we done by Ali at Alnimages
Dressed were provided by Lovely Bride Philadelphia
Models were from Reinhard Agency
Makeup and hair by our team:
Aleksandra, Ali, Evelyn and Angela.
We love creating beautiful images like this, as it lets our creative juices flowing.
Today I wanted to talk a bit about creating a skincare routine for yourself to get you ready for your big day. With many of us being nervous about getting into a spa for facials, at home care is more important then ever.
A good skincare routine should ideally consist a daily care as well as bi weekly/weekly treatments. Let’s start with the daily routine and today we will cover a great cleanser and a toner/mist.
Starting with a good quality cleanser is so important. Products that clean without stripping your skin are the best. I love cleansing oils and creams.
My favorite is is The Great Cleanse - Nourishing Supercritical Cleansing Oil by Maya Chia. It is an oil that you apply on dry skin and rub all over to remove all makeup and impurities, then you add warm water and it will emulsify. It will easily rinse off not leaving any oily residue.
Chia seed and proprietary blend of oils gently and effortlessly dissolves makeup and impurities completely. Soothing natural botanicals, such as Roman chamomile, Lavender, Neroli and Jasmine calm the skin for a radiant glow. All the Maya Chia product have also amazing scent. You will definitely feel like you are at the spa every time you use it.
Another great product for a dry complexion is Pa’akai Cleansing Cream by Honua Skincare. It is an incredibly nourishing, calming and refreshing cleanser. This one you will also apply to dry skin and then rinse of with a warm wash cloth.
It contains Pa’akai - Hawaiian Salt to balance, protect and restore the skin. As well as Hibiscus - a natural source of alpha-hydroxy acids to help exfoliate, prevent breakouts and speed up cell turnover. And last but not least a Seaweed extract which contains vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids with skin rejuvenating and healing properties.
After properly cleansing your skin is important to follow up with an exfoliating and ph balancing toner.
I love The Optimist - Face Mist by Maya Chia. It is designed to work effortlessly into your regimen, combining the lightweight feel of a mist, with the high-performance ingredients of an essence.
The Optimist provides a powerful, yet weightless, boost of hydration for the appearance of plumper, deeply moisturized, more luminous skin.
A proprietary blend of antioxidants, amino acids, polysaccharides, phytonutrients, and fatty acids, such as Sake, White Tea, Chia Seed, Astaxanthin, and Licorice Extracts for radiant, nourished, glowing skin.
Another great exfoliating toner is Hawaiian Beauty Water by Honua Skincare. This one you will apply using a cotton pad like a regular toner.
It contains Hibiscus - a powerful antioxidant which helps to even skin tone and tighten pores. As well as Coconut Water which hydrates and refreshes the skin for a dewy finish and Papaya, Ko and Willow Bark – 3 types of exfoliants (AHA, BHA and Enzymes) for a healthy glow.
All of the above products are clean, non-toxic, cruelty-free and sustainable packaged in glass bottles. Each line uses the powerful natural ingredients for amazing results.
I hope you enjoy and reach out if you have any questions or comments. Next time we will cover serums and moisturizers.
When Elise came for her bridal makeup and hair review she definitely had a vision of how she wanted to look. Her wedding was inspired by the glamour of the 20’s with art deco elements and rich colors and textures.
For her hair she definitely wanted a soft “hollywood” waves, she was just made for this look and it suited her perfectly.
For her makeup we started with a red lip and simple eye look with glam lashes, however we ended up deciding that she felt more comfortable with softer lip color and more dramatic eye.
Together with the gorgeous dress by Pronovias and handsome husband she looked like a Hollywood Star herself!
Photos were by M2 Photography
Makeup by Aleksandra
Hair by Jaclyn
Venue Franklin Institute
Stacey and Dan’s wedding was on a beautiful November day at the Barnes Foundation.
The bride and her party were getting ready at the Ritz Carlton in Philadelphia and the couples first look was across the street at the City Hall.
We love the beautiful fall light which makes all the portraits of the couple just gorgeous.
Hair was done by Jaclyn
Makeup by Aleksandra
Photos by M2 Photography.
Hi everyone, we hope everyone is hanging in there during this crazy time. To sweeten it up a bit we wanted to share another set of photos from the second look we created in collaboration with Love Me Do Photography and Lovely Bride Philadelphia. Model was Paige from Reinhard Agency.
Makeup and Hair by Aleksandra
Gown is Halo by Alexandra Grecco
Earrings are by Untamed petals
Today we are sharing some gorgeous looks from a shoot we did in collaboration with Love Me Do Photography and Lovely Bride Philadelphia. Model was Paige from Reinhard Agency.
Makeup and Hair by Aleksandra
Gown is Eyre by Carol Hannah
Earrings are by Untamed Petals
Rachel is just so stunning its hard to say anything more!
JPG Photography did such an amazing job with the photos. Those are one of our favorite images from last years weddings.
The wedding tool place at the Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia.
Makeup was done by Aleksandra and hair styled by Jaclyn.
Today we would love to share some photos from this amazing wedding we did last year.
Caroline and her now hubby where such a gorgeous couple, don’t you agree?
The wedding took place at the Union League in Philadelphia. Photos were done by Sarah DiCicco
Makeup was done by Aleksandra and hair styling by Jaclyn.
Hope you enjoy as much as we do!
Come visit our website www.Olabeauty.com
You might have noticed that we have been a little behind our blogs posts for the last few months. Well we have a good explanation for that! In addition to a busy weddings season we also opened a new Natural Beauty Store in Philadelphia Ola Beauty.
Here is a little story behind it:
I was on vacation in Hawaii with my family when it all started. A nature lover, I had returned to a beach that had been a favorite on previous trips and was appalled to find it had become an ugly mess. Heaps of plastic had washed up and destroyed this once-beautiful Hawaiian shore.
Of the 9.1 billion tons of plastic produced since it was first introduced in the 1950s, most has never been recycled—with far too much ending up in the seas, finding its way into fish and killing coral reefs. I decided to help change that.
Other industries have made steps toward eliminating plastic, but the beauty industry is still far behind.
It was a challenge, I admit, to come up with products that don’t use plastic containers, yet are also highly effective. I didn’t want to sell any makeup or skincare items I wouldn’t use myself or in my work. My makeup clients often ask if they can buy a product I’m using during an appointment. If I sell a product, I want to be sure I know it inside and out.
So the products I chose had to meet several criteria: Be made of natural, non-chemical ingredients that are good for your skin, offer effective performance under a range of conditions, be designed to last for a good amount of time on your shelf, and contain low or no plastic.
Within the selection, I offer products designed for different skin needs and ones that offer specific types of performance at various price points. If I feel a client can get reasonably similar results from one product rather than two or three, that’s the solution I typically recommend.
Now that’s how I define sustainable beauty—as a holistic, mindful approach to sourcing, choosing and using products.
When you ask me or one of my makeup artists for advice, you can feel confident we are pointing you towards a product that’s not only eco-friendly and good for your skin, but one you can trust to work well for your needs and also use on a regular basis rather than gather dust at the back of your bathroom cabinet.
The name Ola happens to be my nickname in Polish, but in Hawaiian, “ola” means well-being and thriving. In a nutshell, Ola Beauty is about skincare, body care and makeup you can feel good about in every way.
Last summer we had the pleasure of being part of this amazing styled shoot organized by Confetti & Co.
The shoot took place at the Promise Ridge venue.
We had Eva doing makeup and hair on gorgeous Ashley Brielle. Photography was by Alison Conklin.
Hope you enjoy those images as much as we do!
We hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful summer weather. We definitely are and so are our lovely brides and clients. We do have some tricks of the trade on what products and techinques to use to help with the longevity of the makeup.
Aleksandra had the honor of sharing some of her favorite heat resistnat products with HuffPost, they include Armani Beauty, Danessa Myricks and Cozzette beauty. Head over to the article for more!
Stephanie was one gorgeous bride! Her look was one of my favorites; simple polished makeup and a classic bun. You really can not go wrong when you choose style that is timeless and classic. We always encourage our brides to stay away from anything too trendy as that will not translate well in time. You want to look at your photos in 5, 10, 20 years and still be happy with the way you looked. Think classic Hollywood, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly - their style withstand the test of time and thats the kind of look you should choose for your wedding day.
Beautiful Photography by Emily Wren.
Makeup by Aleksandra/ Hair by Jaclyn
We just love Winter Olympics! And Aleksandra and Eva had the pleasure of working with some of our amazing athletes for Xfinity Team USA campaign.
They are exceptional bunch with many stories, fun conversations and many laughs. We worked with Rico Roman, Danelle Umstead, Torin Yater-Wallance, Red Gerard and Declan Farmer.
Photography: Danielle Levitt
Makeup/Hair/Grooming: Aleksandra assisted by Eva
This beautiful wedding took place at Normandy Farms and was photographed by Samantha Jay Photography
This is my hands down one of my most favorite wedding of all times!!! Out of the world beauty of Ameena, her gorgeous dress by Inbal Dror and impeccable photography by Pat Furey .
Makeup was done by Aleksandra and Hair styled by Jaclyn
Wedding planning by Jaclyn Fisher @ Two Little Birds Planning
The wedding took place at Andalusia Estate
This past spring Aleksandra had the pleasure of working with some amazing vendors and the beautiful Powel House in Society Hill section of Philadelphia.
We wanted the first look to be very elegant to fit the classic vibe of the venue. Our model Eunni pulled it off perfectly and added a youthful modern energy.
Photography by Love Me Do
Gown: Harper by Made With Love at Lovely Bride Philadelphia
Flowers: Love and Fresh Flowers
Makeup and Hair by
Model: Eunni at Reinhard
Loving the beautiful skin tone agains the dark hair on Kristi. Such a beautiful bride and lovely person.
Photography by Asya Photography
Makeup by Aleksandra
Hair by Staci
