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1.Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen
2.Caudalie Instant Detox Mask
3.Tan-Luxe Illuminating Self-Tan Drops
4.Eucerin Skin Calming Body Lotion
5.Tarte Maracuja Oil
6.Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Moisturizing Primer
7.CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
8.Mario Badescu Drying Lotion (blemish treatment)
9.Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream
10.Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask

In addition to skin care products, we recommend monthly facials to help keep your skin happy and healthy! Click here to book a facial at MAB Spa and check out the hydra facial, Ana B’s monthly favorite.

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Table Decor

If you’re hosting like I am, it doesn’t hurt to have a nice table setting that doesn’t break the bank, but still looks elegant!

silverware (splurge) | silverware (save) | chargers (splurge) | chargers (save)
tablecloth (splurge) | tablecloth (save) | LED candles
pillar candles (splurge) | pillar candles (save) | wine glasses (splurge) | wine glasses (save)
water glasses (splurge) | water glasses (save) | napkins | string lights

The majority of the items we used were from the save options, with a couple items found even cheaper at Home Goods! Looking at you, table cloth and pillar candles. Mix and match your favorite items to make it as elegant & formal or elegant & casual as you like!

Personalize the table even more by getting mini pumpkins from the grocery store and writing everyone’s name on one to use as a place card! We used these metallic markers to write the names.

Drinks

Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without a signature drink and my go to this year is an apple cider mimosa!

champagne flute (splurge) | champagne flute (save)

Rim champagne flutes with a mix of cinnamon & sugar then fill ¾ of the way with champagne and top the remaining ¼ with Prosecco. Garnish with a thin apple wedge and enjoy!

Apps

My favorite app for Thanksgiving is a charcuterie board or grazing board! The assortment of meats and cheeses are always a crowd pleaser and tie you over until it’s time for the main course! Get a mix of hard and soft cheeses, salami, prosciutto, & crackers and fill in the holes with dried fruits, olives and spread to have something to appeal to every guest.

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Don’t forget to pick an outfit out for thanksgiving! Head to 4 Outfits To Wear This Thanksgiving for outfit inspo!

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1.Charlotte Tilbury Nudegasm Face Palette
2.Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerize
3.Charlotte Tilbury Airbush Flawless Setting Spray
4.Hourglass Translucent Setting Powder
5.Charlotte Tilbury Pillowtalk-Instant Eyeshadow Palette
6.NARS Blush
7.NARS Natural Radiant Foundation
8.Charlotte Tilbury Lip Lustre Lip Gloss
9.Bondi Boost Waver
10.Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick
11. MAB Artistry Professional Makeup Services
12.Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
13.Charlotte Tilbury Feline Flick Vol.2 Liquid Liner

Make Christmas extra special with a MAB Hair and Makeup Gift Certificate!

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Shop the products:

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1.Grace & Stella Eye Masks
2.First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads
3.Caudalie Moisturizing Mask
4.Tarte Maracuja Oil
5.Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream
6.CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
7.Sunday Riley C.E.O. Brightening Serum
8.MAB Signature Facial

Want to add an extra special gift? Buy a MAB Gift Certificate to treat your loved ones to one of our spa treatments!

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1. Cover Girl Lash Blast Volume
2. L’Oreal Voluminous
3. Benefit Bad Gal Bang!
4. MAC Extended Play
5. Too Faced Better Than Sex

Want to boost your eyelash look even more? Come to MAB Studio to get eyelash extensions! Our artists will help you determine the best lashes to complete your everyday look. Click the picture below to book!

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We took a flight to Frankfurt then to Naples, Italy where we booked a car service in advance through Guemar Travel. The first leg of our trip started in Ravello, for my bride’s gorgeous wedding overlooking the Amalfi Coast. I’ll be sharing more about her wedding later this week! (I can link to that blog post next week after we post the highlight BP)

RAVELLO & AMALFI COAST, ITALY

Where to Stay: 

Hotel Graal 

We stayed at Hotel Graal, which had an epic view of the Amalfi Coast. Our room had a nice sized balcony where we ate breakfast many mornings. (Breakfast is included). The staff were kind and helpful, the pool and restaurant were enjoyable, and you just couldn’t beat the view! Hotel Graal had a perfect walking location to the town square with lots of lovely shops and restaurants and taxi/bus service wherever you wanted to go.

Palazzo Avino

Pre-wedding events took place at Palazzo Avino, a beautiful luxury hotel in Ravello! If you are looking for a luxury experience and a gorgeous hotel, this is the perfect place! 

Villa Cimbrone

Lauren’s dreamy wedding took place at Villa Cimbrone, a beautiful historic and prestigious hotel. You can tour the grounds during the day or book a stay for the ultimate luxury experience.

What to do:  

•Visit the Duomo, an 11th century cathedral built in Baroque and Romanesque styles. Go to view stunning architecture and see the church’s museum.

•Take cooking classes at Vila Maria! This classes are hands on and can be as short as a single day class or go the length of your stay. Learn to create a full Italian meal or immerse your self in the pizza experience!

•Go shopping at Pascal Ceramiche d’Arte for 100% locally made ceramic pieces, celebrating a hundred-years-old tradition of ceramic making.

•Relax in Piazza Vescado, a picturesque town square where you can grab a bite to eat and do some shopping with gorgeous mountain views.

Where to Eat: 

An authentic Italian restaurant called Trattoria da Cumpa Cosimo. Mama Netta is the famous cook who makes the meals. We had a delicious appetizer featuring various meats, cheeses and fruits and a sample tasting of five different pastas. Delicious italian wine and a homemade tiramisu.  Do not miss! 

Getting around:

Taxi Service:

Once in Ravello, we used Michele Taxi Service for day trips down to Almafi. We really enjoyed this family run taxi service and used it several times! Amalfi is about twenty minutes away from Ravello. You can also take a very cheap bus near Hotel Graal if you want to save money which takes you all over Amalfi and the surrounding area.

ROME, ITALY

The day after the wedding, we took Michele taxi service to Naples and then the fast train from Naples to Rome. Tip: Download the trainline app for easy booking. We booked the Italo fast train and the ride to Rome lasted about an hour and fifteen minutes.

Where to Stay: 

Stay at Liberty Boutique Hotel – Via Palestro, 64, Rome, RM, 185 Italy

We enjoyed our stay at this modern hotel. There were lots of restaurants and bars within walking distance and it was a short car ride away from most historic sites. We used Uber and scooters to get around.

To do:

– Rome Street Food Tour booked through Get Your Guides – Eat some of the best Italian street food while walking off the carbs!

–Colosseum Tour – we did the three hour tour which included a private underground tour.

–Shopping in Via Del Corso near Spanish Steps – Via del Corso, 165-155, Roma RM, Italy – Amazing shopping, restaurants, and street performers near the famous Spanish Steps. 

Where to Eat

There are so many restaurants in Rome that it is so easy to find a trattoria that will satisfy your craving. But my favorite had to be Il Chianti, a Tuscan wine bar blocks from the Trevi Fountain. Delicious pasta topped with all the shaved truffles.

Naples, Italy

Unfortunately we were only in Naples for a night but it was enough time for Pablo to get a famous pizza Napolitana from L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele. This famous pizza place was featured in Eat, Pray, Love where Julia Roberts enjoyed a slice!

We stayed the night at the Hotel San Pietro, a gorgeous hotel located in the historic city center. The roof top garden and bar was the perfect spot to enjoy breakfast!

It’s always so hard to come back home after being somewhere so amazing, but I can’t wait for my next trip!

If you’d like to book MAB Artistry for your wedding, domestic or abroad, click here to submit an inquiry!

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Shop Your Faves!

1. Nars American Woman
   
2. Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk
   
3. MAC Mehr
   
4. MAC Velvet Teddy
   
5. MAC Rebel
   
6. MAC Captive
   
7. MAC Craving
   
8. Charlotte Tilbury Wedding Belles
   
9. Nars Schiap
   
10. Anastasia Crush

With the change of the season it’s the perfect time to add some fall lipsticks to your makeup bag! But why not also give your daily look a little fall change as well? 

At MAB Artistry we offer one-on-one in person makeup lessons and virtual classes (invite up to 3 friends!) where we can help you create your perfect fall look.

Click below to book your makeup lesson today!

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Shop The Picture:

1. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream – Anti-aging moisturizer that visibly plumps skin. Of our two moisturizers listed, this is our luxury item at $100 a jar. It’s great for daily wear and under makeup.
2. Bobbi Brown Moisturizer – Our budget friendly option! Moisturizes and creates a smooth base for makeup, and is also great for daily use.
3. Tarte Maracuja Oil – It’s Vitamin C enriched and promotes firmer looking skin. Of the two skin oils on the list, this oil is the affordable option. It’s also a nighttime favorite!
4. Caudalie Moisturizing Mask – Suitable for all skin types, instantly rehydrates and soothes your skin
5. Caudalie Eye Lifting Balm – An undereye pick-me-up, that hydrates and firms.
6. Caudalie Instant Detox Mask – Deeply cleanses your skin and helps minimize pores
7. Caudalie Vinosource-Hydra Moisturizing Sorbet – Lightweight moisturizer that helps reduce redness and hydrates skin. Great for sensitive skin!
8. CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser – Gentle cleanser that removes dirt, oil and makeup, without leaving your skin feeling dry.
9. Skyn ICELAND Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels – De-puffs and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while cooling and soothing the undereye area
10. Peter Thomas Roth Hydra-Gel Eye Patches – Luxurious eye-contour gel patches that lift and firm your under eyes!
11. L’Occitane en Provence Almond Smoothing and Beautifying Supple Skin Oil – The luxury option of our two oils! This oil quickly absorbs into the skin and leaves you feeling hydrated! 
12. Hydrajelly Mask Facial at the MAB Spa – This facial enhances the skin’s natural barrier, replenishes the skin’s water reserves, and increases its moisture retention capabilities

The Hydrajelly Mask Facial is a service we consider essential to boosting your skin care routine! This facial at our MAB Spa has so many benefits that can help improve your skin overall, getting your face wedding ready or just overall looking its best. Its multiple benefits include: hydration, smoothing and toning, moisturizing, cleansing, exfoliating, conditioning, and reducing inflammation in your skin.

There are different formulas depending on your skin’s specific needs, so it is completely customizable to meet your needs. Our esthetician, Bianca, will work with you to create the perfect facial formula to have you looking your best! Click below to book your appointment today!

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BH Cosmetics was kind enough to send me a box full of goodies from their line to try. I admit that I hadn’t owned anything from them previously, but my niece let me try her Carli Bybel Highlighter Palette and it really is the bomb.com! My overall impression is that this is a fun brand that caters to the Insta-glam generation! All the products are super budget friendly and the colors are bold and pretty. They do have a several neutral palettes in the mix for the ladies that prefer to play it safe.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be doing some fun BH giveaways on Instagram @makeupbyanab. First up, a little FALL glam package shown above so make sure to follow!

Ashley Tisdale’s Illuminate’s soft and pretty brush set is now part of my brush collection!

BH Nude Color blush palette for aspiring makeup artists or blush lovers!

WHO SHOULD BUY BH COSMETICS? Anyone who enjoys American made, vegan, cruelty free products. Anyone who loves pretty packaging, bold and fun colors, and budget friendly makeup.

OTHER FAV ITEMS: BH liquid liner, BH black gel liner, BH mascara, BH Shaanxo Eyeshadow and Lipstick palette, and Carli Bybel Highlighter Palette. I’ve linked some of my favorite items from the line below! Happy Shopping!

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