Category : Photoshoots

                  

Ah, there’s no better place in the winter than Colorado. One day it can be 25 degrees, fluffy snow falling throughout the state. Another, the temperature can swing 30 degrees, snow is melted, the sun – blinding, as if it were the middle of June.

We have it pretty easy here in this gorgeous Rocky Mountain State, but the unpredictable weather can make things a little tricky for soon-to-be brides planning their Colorado winter wedding. Just like any day of the year, you literally don’t know what temperature or conditions you are going to get. While we get over 300 days of sunshine, it is the one thing that cannot be controlled on a wedding day, and I see that as kind of beautiful. If it were me, I’d take my chances on a January in Colorado. You will most likely be pleasantly surprised. ????

The recent snowy conditions have us in a mood and we’d like to share our bridal beauty tips for winter weddings! We teamed up with Rocky Mountain Bride and The Bridal Collection to help you plan for that perfect, snow-glistening day when you say, “I do”.

1.  Consider the season

RMB: “Long sleeves, heavy laces, and satins look beautiful in a winter setting, but don’t let that sway you from the right gown. A faux fur jacket or velvet cape can make a lighter weight gown feel more festive, and keep you a little warmer!”

A favorite winter bridal hairstyle of ours is the style our beautiful model is showing off in this feature. Uniform, Hollywood waves, a dramatic, strong part, and everything pulled neatly to one side. If you don’t have the length to rock this look, additional length and thickness can be added in no time! We offer temporary clip-in and longer-lasting tape-in hair extensions (up to 6 months lifespan). All extensions used are 100% human hair and can be curled and styled just like your very own natural hair.

2. Don’t forget about your spouse

RMB: “Velvet and wool jackets not only look seasonally stylish but will also keep the men warm during the wedding. Stick with black, grey and navy for a classic look, or consider a burgundy or deep hunter green for something a little more festive.

For two brides, both ladies can follow the Hollywood glam style in tip #1. Or, if we have one short-haired lady and one long; we’d recommend the cascading waves for one and a timeless, finger wave for the other. These styles will match each other beautifully.

Grooms! Guys should gear towards a classy look to match their winter bride. Managed, sleek hair with a clean part for short-haired men. For long-haired gentlemen, a tamed bun or low pony. These styles will fit with the bride and the weather just perfectly. ????????

3. Don’t shy away from the sparkle

RMB: “Winter has such a magical feel, so layer on the sparkle and shimmer. Even if you are having a more casual winter wedding, clear crystals and pearlescent sequins won’t look over the top in a snowy setting. For more wow factor, look for Swarovski crystals that shine like diamonds.

Blending in a light shimmer to your eyeshadow can go a long way! Pair your shadow with a classy amount of highlight on the upper cheekbones. A little goes a long way with these two beloved make-up sidekicks, and they really can make bridal makeup pop in the best way!

4. Stay warm and stylish!

RMB: “Wedding gown sleeves won’t keep you as warm as a proper coat, so consider wearing wool tights under your dress for an outdoor ceremony. Shawls or pashminas make great gifts for your bridesmaids and will also prevent them from being the something blue at your wedding.

If you choose to wear a shawl, consider your hairstyle of choice! You don’t want any loose tendrils getting mangled in your jacket of choice. That’s not cute ????
When adding a jacket or shawl, a traditional updo or playful high ponytail would be the way to go!

5. Remember to accessorize!

RMB: “A gorgeous headpiece or statement necklace can be the perfect accessory to complete your winter wedding look. Steer clear of a floral crown which can look out of place in the winter, instead look for glittery halos or a sparkly comb. For added drama, look for a Spanish tulle veil which is heavier in weight than standard tulle, and looks more wintery and luxurious.

Consider including a dainty, sparkly hair accessory to top off your perfect winter wedding hairstyle. Glistening, small combs or subtle headpieces fit very well with the season.

Contact us today to map out your ideal bridal beauty plan!

The dress featured is a Justin Alexander Style 8936.

From The Bridal Collection:

“Calling all Meghan Markle fans! This gorgeous crepe long sleeve fit and flare gown is lined with Jersey from top to bottom making it as comfortable as it is stunning. The elaborately beaded motif on the sheer illusion back is a beautiful surprise.”

This gown is currently available at The Bridal Collection in Denver, Colorado.

Ready to try this beauty on? Book an appointment here!

All vendors involved:

Read Rocky Mountain Bride’s feature here!

Publication Rocky Mountain Bride| Photography Allison Easterling Photography | Hair & Make-up Jaded Beauty | Venue Crooked Willow Farms| Bridal Dress The Bridal Collection | Diamonds The Diamond Reserve | Florals Erin Ashley Design |

It’s September 21, which is the last day of summer… so it’s basically Fall.

It’s totally valid for everyone to ditch the shorts, throw on leggings with boots, and go to the closest Starbucks to order a venti PSL. 

Serious talk though, the leaves are changing in the Rocky Mountains and it’s absolutely beautiful! As of today, the temperature is FINALLY dropping (below 90 degrees, haha) and Colorado residents are getting a nice refresher on what it’s like to have a chill in the air. After the scorching summer, we’ve had, everyone seems to be craving that 4 letter word… F-A-L-L. Some claim it to be the best season in the Rocky Mountains and *ahem* also the best time of year to tie the knot. With moderate temperatures, fall weddings are guaranteed to make guests happy and comfortable, which means happy wife, which means… happy life! But, often the fall season leaves us in limbo about how to dress and map out a beauty plan for the occasion.

So, as the season approaches (T-minus less than 24 hours), and with a growing trend for fall weddings, elopements and more; Jaded Beauty teamed up with Rocky Mountain Bride and The Bridal Collection to bring you ten fall style tips.

1. Don’t feel limited by the season! 

RMB: “While a long sleeve wedding gown is absolutely stunning in the fall, wear what makes you feel beautiful.”

If you slip into a strapless ball gown that has your name written all over it, and you can’t help but spit out the words “OH, YAS QUEEN” to the mirror, there is no reason you can’t say, “YAS” to the dress!

2. Don’t shy away from shimmer!

RMB: “Dresses with sparkle can often have a glamorous vibe, but if you’re hosting an outdoor ceremony don’t rule it out! Choosing to wear a wedding gown with some shimmer can create a magical, ethereal feel at any Rocky Mountain venue.”

Show your true colors, and if you “sweat” glitter then you do you, boo-boo, and make it rain sparkles at your Fall wedding.

RMB: “Let the guests know what kind of terrain to expect. Certain outdoor venues may require sturdier shoe choices. And, if the reception is also outdoors, a friendly reminder to bring a light jacket for those cooler fall evenings is appropriate. If you’re expecting a chillier weather forecast due to location, providing blankets for guests to cozy up is a good idea.”

The dress featured in this post (Style MJ455) is from the Madison James Collection.

This Madison James gown comes in the perfect tones including champagne, ivory, nude, and almond. And, with just the right amount of shimmer, you’ll be sure to shine on your big day!

The Bridal Collection currently carries the Madison James Collection. On November 30-December 1, The Bridal Collection will be hosting a trunk show featuring the 2019 collection by Madison James.

From The Bridal Collection:

Famous for their incredible and unique lace patterns and stunning, vintage-inspired beadwork, Madison James gowns embody the ideal combination of luxury and classic American charm.

Because our stunning Colorado landscape offers endless options for wedding venues, it is important to us at The Bridal Collection to present our brides with just as many gown options to suit their personalities, venues and wedding styles. For nearly 20 years, The Bridal Collection has been creating stress-free, fun shopping experiences for Colorado brides. No matter the season, The Bridal Collection stylists can help you find the perfect wedding dress.

I love my boyfriend. He is incredible. Here he is, right over there, look how dreamy ????

I have a second love, though… and that love is for Rocky Mountain Bride Magazine.

This publication is 100% woman run and has been mesmerizing brides-to-be with magical real weddings and inspirational styled wedding shoots for years. The Jaded Beauty team has had the opportunity to partner with Rocky Mountain Bride multiple times over the past few years including: The 2016 Colorado Regional Print issue at YaYa Farms, The 2018 Spring/Summer Print issue (BELOW), and another fabulous shoot this past month that is currently being kept under wraps but hopefully we can share everything soon!!

The feature below was showcasing one beautiful, REAL bride (married in three weeks) and her most important ladies. The bride, Caroline, won this custom photoshoot through a RMB contest – how sweet is that?! Our playground… I mean office for the day was Hotel Teatro, a swanky Downtown Denver venue featuring a dreamy lounge perfect for any event, rehearsal dinner, bridal brunch, lounging, looking at Instagram, etc.

Emma and Grace Bridal Studio provided the lucky bridal model-for-a-day with her classy, yet sexy brunch dress. Emma & Grace is *ahem* in my opinion, the best bridal dress shop in Colorado. Yes, I mean that, with my whole heart. If you are a bride-to-be in the market and still shopping for a wedding dress, or even if you have already found your dress, just go there. I’m telling you, you won’t regret it. Not to mention, the owner makes all of the jewelry and accessories by hand and they are insanely beautiful! No, they did not pay me a commission for that specific call out (but maybe I should try and work out a deal with them). ????

Ok, we have to talk about the DIAMONDS! Are they not to die for? The perfect, shiny rock on Caroline’s hand is actual her real engagement ring! Her custom ring and all of the other diamonds you see in these photos were provided by The Diamond Reserve. The chick that runs this company is one of the most hilarious and also successful women I have met in this industry. She just makes you want to laugh and buy diamonds in one fell swoop. It’s incredible.
I’ve been hinting at that boyfriend of mine that I love so much that he should become friends with her soon and you know… buy a diamond… or two. (Wish me luck).

Moving on, our lovely ladies that made up the rest of the bridal brunch crew were all dressed in Nordstrom, nonetheless, I mean you can’t actually ever go wrong there. No one argues with that statement, right?

Don’t let the flowers go unnoticed. Those were custom crafted by Helios Florals. I am still obsessing over the extra long eucalyptus stems. Those things were FIRE! But seriously, they actually almost caught fire next to the lit candles on the main table toward the end of the shoot. Luckily, I was actually obsessing over them and saved them from catching flame. The shoot would have been completely ruined. I saved the day. You’re welcome everyone. Where’s my award? Haha, kidding. Kind of.

This could not have been possible without Peyton with Promise Event Planners, who was responsible for all planning and design that went into this shoot. This girl has a serious eye for design! I can’t get enough. She hand selected all of our vendors, including us, and we think she did a pretty fabulous job, don’t you?
Go tell her she rocks. Tell her I sent you.

Lastly, BEAUTY!!! When given the direction: “Do whatever you want” – we have some fun. We wanted to make sure each woman had their own, custom style that suited their look and dresses. In my opinion, the bride needs to stand out, but not overshadow her leading ladies. I went pretty glam with the bridal make-up while not going “too hard in the paint.” She clearly has make-up on but she is by no means, a “cake-face”. You can have glamorous make-up as a bride and still look like yourself. I am all about giving you that life! For her bridal brunch hair, she sported a loose romantic bun slightly to the side with dainty curls peeking out. A few flowers for the final touch that really buttoned everything up nicely into the quintessential bridal hair and make-up package.
*Queue salt bae*

END RANT.
That’s how that’s said, right? …Too soon?

Sorry, ok, enjoy below and see you in the next post!!

All vendors involved:

Publication & Print Rocky Mountain Bride| Photography Alchemy Creative | Venue Hotel Teatro | Hair & Make-up Jaded Beauty | Bridal Dress Emma and Grace Bridal Studio | Diamonds The Diamond Reserve | Bridesmaid Dresses Nordstrom | Planning & Design Promise Event Planners | Florals Helios Florals | Calligraphy Handsome Love Calligraphy | Furniture & Decor Rentals Yonder House |

Colorado winters are so unpredictable – January especially.

In the first month of 2018, the weather treated us just right. For this ideal Colorado elopement, we embraced the beautiful blue skies and slight Rocky Mountain breeze. Most of the day was spent on the peaks in Boulder… not too shabby. Bride and groom, Brittany and Jordan, dressed to the nines and hiked the Boulder Flat Irons all for the sake of some glorious mountain top images.

The bride chose separates of a long and flowing skirt coupled with a long sleeve lace top by Heidi Elnora (exclusively at Blue Bridal). Her wedding day wear was complimented by the groom’s textured and warm velvet overcoat, outfitted by The Black Tux. The remaining details, including floral and decor were made up of warm, neutral colors. The entire collection gave an organic, natural feel.

La Rue Floral mixed darker pops of burgundy and aborigine, colors of some of the most beautiful floral in bloom this time of year in Colorado. The floral included: eucalyptus variety, butterfly ranunculus, quicksand roses, larkspur, scabiosa, chocolate Queen Anne’s lace, astrantia, and anemone. Her bouquet was tastefully colorful and extravagant.

Let’s get to the beauty!!! First things first, make-up. In the spirit of keeping everything in the same color and tonal family, we stuck to matte, neutral colors for her shadow palette. Since Brittany has naturally dark features, we were able to go a little bit darker and more elaborate with the smokiness in her crease.

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Products used:
Shadow primer: Make up Forever Aqua XL color paint in matte beige (one of my ALL time favorites – your shadow WILL NOT MOVE).
Shadows: Primarily made up of the Tarte pro amazonian clay palette
“Classic”on the lid. “Whimsy” in the crease. “Edgy & “vamp” in the outer corner. “Punk” for the eyeliner. “Drama” under eyeliner.
Brows: Morphe brow palette
Concealer: Tarte shape tape concealer (Nuff’ said).
Foundation: Youngblood sunkissed
Lips: Tarte quick dry matte lip paint in deep nude (apparently I was in a Tarte mood that day)
Powder/bronzer: Morphe 9color palette

Ok, so clearly, I had a lot of fun with that. I was given absolute free reigns for beauty! NO RULES. Yes, please.

How about that hair? Can you even handle how beautiful it is?
Yeah, me either…

To be fair, moooost of it is hers. The other half needs to be given some credit and that goes to Halo hair extensions. This is such a quick (and easy) way to add length and thickness in minutes with zero damage. It is 100% human hair kept in beautiful condition and easy to manage. I wanted to showcase this fabulous hair, not restrain it in an updo. Also, for an adventurous mountain ceremony, her hair needed to be down and just ever so slightly swooping to a gathering point in the back. Her hair looked natural, slightly effortless and playful – which is exactly what I was going for.

Products used:
Powdered volume: Unite Expanda Dust This magical powder gets sprinkled section by section right in the crown area. Just the smallest amount… seriously.
Curling iron: 1″ Hot Tools iron (I prefer marcel vs the clamp but that is just personal preference)
Thermal Spray: Unite 7seconds Glossing Spray for heat protection and added shine! I spray this right before I curl a section
Light Hold Hair Spray: Davines This is a Medium Hair Spray ALL TIME FAVORITE.
Finishing Hair Spray: Davines This is a Strong Hair Spray Need I say more?

We had an amazing wedding vendor team from regions across the U.S. that collaborated to make this all happen. And what a collaboration it was…

Destination Vendor Team:

Photos: Danielle Harris Photography & The Harris House

Planning and Design: Bridget Davis Events

Invitations: Custom Crafted

Floral: La Rue Floral

Hair and Make Up: Jaded Beauty

Gown: Blue Bridal Boutique

Tux: The Black Tux

Denver Life Magazine June, 2017 Summer Fashion

Denver Life Magazine, Jaded Beauty and Jeff Nelson Photography teamed up to bring you the hottest looks in fashion for the hottest months of 2017. We took a trip to Salida, Colorado and shot at the best place to lay your head in town: Amigo Motor Lodge. This place is a little oasis in it’s own. Amigo Motor Lodge is a renovated 1950’s motel (opened in July 2016). You will not want to leave. Seriously, stay amigo.

Our two models, Kari Riley and Jason Bowen are both represented by Donna Baldwin Agency, Denver modeling agency, and these two rocked the summer styles perfectly. The summer trends in editorial and fashion consist of bold prints, track pants, wide-brim fedoras, and striped overalls.

You can find all of the bold jewelry and statement pieces at Karita Cassia Jewelry, most of the clothing featured at Neiman Marcus and A Line Boutique in Denver’s Cherry Creek district.

Ladies, here is your guide to classy, sexy, timeless hair and makeup. You simply cannot go wrong with beauty like this. We gave Kari a tousled wave style with added texture. Her makeup, we gave her a bold eye paired with berry nude lips and a pop of highlighter on her cheekbones. Have questions about the look? Drop a line! I am always here to help and educate beauty lovers!

View the entire spread here!

Introducing the vintage-modern bride; because we just can’t choose one and we shouldn’t have to…

The gorgeous, sought out wedding blog, Once Wed was so captured by our styled shoot story, they recently featured us on their blog! View the entire feature here

Emma’s story:
It’s her wedding day and Emma cannot decide if she should stay or leave. In her elegant, cinnamon colored wedding dress, she darts to the train station in hopes to find her destiny. It is loud and packed with anxious travelers, but she finds absolute solitude and peacefulness. She can finally think. Here, at Union Station, she will decide… to wed or not to wed.

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Photography Laura Murray Photography | Planning & Event Design 5280 Events | Floral Design Siloh Floral | Paper Spurlegul Studio | Venue Cooper Lounge at Union Station | Model Emma Furr with Wilhelmina Denver | Hair Jaded Beauty | Makeup Amra Besirevic | Ring Trumpet and Horn | Dress Leanne Marshall | Candles Creative Candles

Close your eyes and picture a secluded room with brick walls, bird cages, a curious young woman and the most colorful flowers you can imagine. Open your eyes. Welcome to your imaginary secret garden.

The breathtakingly vibrant flowers made this shoot come to life! These impressive floral masterpieces were created by the talented, Lauren with Orchid Princess Floral. “Orchid Princess” could not be a more fitting, right?

The setting was just perfection. Located in the heart of the Santa Fe Art District, one of Denver’s newest wedding venues, feast your eyes on Moss Denver. The modern space is filled with industrial brick and steel, feature two large open concept rooms with big, bright windows. There is also an entire wall covered in Moss!

Of course, we could not have made any of this happen without the mind-blowing talents of K Jean Photography. She worked her magic all day to create these final photos for all of us!

I want to give a big thank you and overall round of applause to the incredible work and effort every vendor effortlessly put into this photoshoot! Vendors listed below.

Photography K Jean Photography – view K Jean’s Secret Garden blog here | Hair and Make-up Jade Darrough with Jaded Beauty | Florals Project Floral | Venue Moss Denver | Dress Blue Bridal Boutique | Decor Plank & Pearl

This playful shoot, featured in Rocky Mountain Bride’s regional issue is now available online! Below, we’ve skipped right to the Jaded Beauty feature. If you consider yourself a “barefoot bluegrass babe”, this styled shoot rehearsal dinner is right up your alley. ????

View the full magazine spread here!

The physical magazine print will be available at the end of this month.

This was an exceptional shoot to be apart of. We were given the theme by Rocky Mountain Bride of a whimsical rehearsal dinner filled with gorgeous people, live music and firecrackers to top it off. The talented Kendra Kimball with Tandem Events planned, designed and collaborated with her most trusted vendors (listed below) to create this masterpiece! More photos to come soon!

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Photography B schwartz photography | Florals Ali Fortunato Botanics + Styling | Hair Jaded Beauty | Make-up Allison Beach | Dress Bella Bridesmaids | Bride Maggie May Andersen | Design Tandem Events

Other vendors include: Old Wood Soul, SweetZion Paperie, Langilicious Fine Pastries, Peak Beverage, Ted’s Clothiers, Silk & Willow, Epicurean Catering Denver, Candlelight Ambiance Candles & Decor, Two Tie Guys, West Elm, Event Rents, YA YA Farm & Orchard, Linen Hero by Chair Covers and Linens, Masterful Musicians, Firefly Lighting & Design, Palma Cigars and Wine Bar, Bohemian Woodworx

This sexy James Bond inspired shoot was recently featured on the @bitchlessbride fantasy blog! Hair and make up by yours truly. This shoot took place at @vehiclevault in Parker, CO Our models posed next to a flashy 1954 Mercedes Gullwing. Check out the full blog here: http://www.bitchlessbride.com/blog/2015/11/6/fantasy-friday-a-glamorous-sexy-james-bond-inspired-shoot.html For vendors information, see tags!

A photo posted by Jade Darrough (@jadedbeauty__) on Nov 10, 2015 at 10:29am PST

I welcome you to enjoy our tribute to one of Hollywood’s most cherished icons, Audrey Hepburn…

Imagine if Audrey Hepburn were to be married in Denver…
at the Brown Palace…

A few words of wisdom to keep in your back pocket from the glamorous, playful legend:

“Success is like reaching an important birthday and finding you’re exactly the same.”

“Paris is always a good idea.”

“The most important thing is to enjoy your life -to be happy- that is all that matters.”

“I never think of myself as an icon. What is in other people’s minds is not in mine. I just do my thing.”

Photography Rebecca Marie Photography | Hair Jaded Beauty | Makeup Makeup by Heather B | Venue Brown Palace | Florals Flora by Nora | Event planning Something Styled Events | Dress Anna Bé | Models Danielle N Graves & Stephen Miley