Exercise and skin

I have been on an exercise and diet regimen for a hand full of months.  It has been great as far as slimming down, energy boost and overall self esteem bump.  However, the one benefit that I did not anticipate was the improvement in clarity and tone of my skin.  

When I exercise I get really really red and sweaty.  I always attributed that "cleansing" that was happening under my skin to it looking good.  Upon further research I have learned just how amazing any type of exercise is for your skin.  WebMD has a brilliant article.  You can find the entire read at  http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/features/exercise-your-body-your-skin

Here is one small piece of it that captured my attention.  It links hormone balance to great looking and functioning skin.

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"It's no secret that exercise has important benefits for the entire body. But what many people don't realize is that our skin is the largest organ of our body, and thus, the benefits can be enormous," says Audrey Kunin, MD, a Kansas City, Mo., dermatologist and author of The DERMAdoctor Skinstruction Manual.

Among them, says Kunin, is increased circulation and delivery of nutrients to skin cells, whooshing away potentially damaging toxins. Another is giving skin the optimum conditions for making collagen, the support fibers that help keep wrinkles and lines at bay.

But perhaps the most dramatic effects of exercise are on acne-prone skin. Doctors say working out provides many benefits that can help clear the skin. How? Exercise mediates the production of testosterone-related hormones such as DHEA and DHT.

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Try to take a few minutes to read the entire article.  It was really interesting and made a lot of sense.  Makeup can only look as good as the skin that is underneath.

Pin Up Shoot w/John Kaemmerling

Lindsay has a Grandmother who was a Pin Up model.  She thought it would be great to make a little ode to her Grandmother with a pin up shoot of her own.  She looked great and had just the right amount of attitude.  Great day!  John Kaemmerling was not only the photographer but the set designer as well.  We love to collaborate with him. We heart John :)

Seema at Guglielmo w/John Kaemmerling Photography

This wedding happened a few years back, but the pictures are just so great I had to share.  Seema, at the time, was the wedding coordinator at Kennolyn and she and I worked together pretty often.  When she asked us to get her ready for her own wedding we were thrilled!  John Kaemmerling was the photographer and he did an amazing job!

Francis at Tehama

There must be some type of connection between Texas and the Carmel Valley. We have had a few phenomenal gals to work with that are from the Lone Star State and Francis is definitely one of them. It started with a phone call from Allison Weddings and then a consultation at the Mom of the Bride's home, Minnie. Minnie is just awesome. I fell for her in the first five minutes.

Francis' wedding day was amazing. It was an All Star cast. We had Just Cake, Fionna Floral and Scott Campbell Photography. You just don't get much better than this. The pictures say it all. It was a really really great day.

Julie at The Preserve

The Santa Lucia Preserve is tucked away in the hills behind Quail Lodge in Carmel. You would never know it existed unless you had a reason to go there (as well as a pass to get through the gate). Wild turkeys and deer roam along the pastures as you wind your way through the roads to get to the Hacienda where your bride is waiting for you to get her ready.

On this day we had Julie waiting for us. She is a sparkly and friendly gal who we were really looking forward to hanging out with. All of her maids were equally great as they listened to Colbie Caillat and drank champagne.

This was another wedding that came to us through Allison Van Every of Allison Weddings. The photographer was Anna Kuperberg. She was great as you can see from these photos.

The fun and the challenge for this wedding day prep was that I wanted to keep Julie looking natural, but her makeup had to hold up to her emotions. Julie was so intensely excited that day and everything was making her cry. These were really really happy tears, but tears never the less. I am so happy to announce that she looked fantastic at the end of the night!!

Katy in Big Sur

Our beautiful bride Katy was my first wedding since having the baby. I was so happy and relieved to be working with such a wonderful family that it was an excellent re-entry into the mad/crazy wedding world :-) Allison Van Every with Allison Weddings was the coordinator and the person responsible for connecting Katy with us. Allison did an amazing job! The beautiful photos that you see here are the work of Scott Campbell Photography. We have had the pleasure of working with Scott many many times. I would describe him as a cool character who never gets flustered (at least never shows it!) The day started at the Ventana Inn. If you haven't been there I would highly recommend it. Rolling hills of lavender and native plants give a feeling of calm. Talk about an idyllic location for getting ready for a wedding! The morning was really easy with everyone hanging out, eating breakfast, drinking mimosas and listening to music. Karen (my amazing hair designer) and I felt like we were old friends with everyone by the end of the preparations.

Photo shoot with John Kaemmerling

John called me on Monday morning and said, "Hey can you come over this Wednesday and do makeup on girl we'll be shooting?" A simple question leads to some great stuff.

John and his wife Michonne are Kaemmerling photography. They are some of my favorite photographers to work with. They are fun, creative and super nice. The shoot happened at their house which has a full studio inside. The girl was so cute. High Schooler. Big aspirations. What I really love about these shots is how John and Michonne use lighting. Michonne has a background in being in front of the camera as well so she worked the styling side of things. I have only seen a few photos so far, but I really like what I have seen. Super fun afternoon.