Real Weddings

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Charmie Stryker

Here at Rae Cosmetics, we have been very lucky to work with amazing bridal parties and lots of lovely brides on their special day. Their energy is contagious and our studio couldn’t be more excited to send them off with their fresh faces forward to face the day! We are thrilled when they send us pictures from [...]

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Austin Wedding Makeup Musts

Posted on May 12, 2012 by zack Fuentes

For the past few weekends and much more weekends to come, our calendars have been filled with wedding makeup applications. Wether it’s just the bride or the entire bridal party, our top 2 priorities are to apply makeup that enhance, not cover your natural features and to apply makeup that lasts. Let’s admit, the weather [...]

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Gifts Ideas for Every Mom

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Charmie Stryker

As we all know, moms can be difficult to shop for. How do you gift someone who has given you so much more?  There is not a one-size fits all gift, so keeping gifts personal is key. We came up with a few different gift ideas that could fall in numerous categories. For starters, our [...]

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Austin Dine and Shop Guide

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Charmie Stryker

The live music capital of world has also become quite a mecca for dining and shopping. Being a business based in Austin with locations outside of Texas, we understand the importance of supporting local and national businesses. Here are a few of our favorite places to dine and shoparound Austin. It was tough to narrow down and we’re continually discovering hidden [...]

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Scarves & Lip Color

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Charmie Stryker

Happy weekend everyone! Accessories can make an outfit and lately we’re loving head scarves paired with bold lips. Toss your hair in a loose bun, wrap a fun scarf, smooth on some lip color and ta-da! You’ve got that easy summer afternoon look that’s effortlessly chic. As makeup artists we understand that sometimes less is more specially [...]

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It’s Ok To Make Excuses

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Charmie Stryker

How is everyone’s week so far? At the Rae studio, we believe in living in the moment. You don’t always need a reasoning behind everyday pleasures. That’s why we say it’s ok to make excuses for yourself!  We all do it, like the time you had to go shopping because the weather warmed up, or [...]

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Wedding Day Emergency Kit

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Charmie Stryker

Love is in the air, which also means weddings galore! As makeup artists we’re fortunate enough to have weekends filled with glowing brides coming in for their bridal makeup. We can’t explain how exhilarating it is for us to make you feel your prettiest on the best day of your life. We really appreciate the thank you [...]

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Makeup Brush Guide

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Charmie Stryker

We’re back with another brush guide now focusing on brushes centered around face makeup application. We kept it short and sweet, as makeup artists we know how overwhelming it may be when you’re overloaded with options. Truth is, the simpler the better. Choose brushes that fit your makeup regime and be sure to blend blend [...]

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Perks to Subscribing

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Charmie Stryker

Happy Easter Weekend! Just thought we would share what our email subscribers received today with everyone! Easter through Monday everything is 20% off in store and online (b/c were closed on Easter). Below is an Easter Newsletter that sent out, want to stay updated on sales, events & more? Subscribe here and stay connected! Hope [...]

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Makeup Vanity Inspirations

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Charmie Stryker

The space in which you work should inspire and motivate you. For some it’s family pictures, others are motivated by quotes, while others are more efficient with organization. As makeup artists we have this connection with the space between our makeup chair and the mirror. There are different factors to consider when setting up your [...]

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