Sunday, January 27, 2013

Wedding on a budget inspired by Nars eye palette!


 I Love Love Love makeup!! I do makeup on the side but have never pursued it as a career as I know I should. This Nars Palette (Rated R) is one of my all time favorites. It has bright and vibrant colors that don't go out of season. Thats why it wasn't hard to use this palette as inspiration. My friend came to me and said "Please do my wedding reception, do whatever colors you'd like, but I have less than $100  for decorations". That is like the best thing a decorator could hear, and also the worst.  That means I dont have to hold back and I can do whatever I want, but umm thats not enough money.. Thanks right??? Not knowing what colors to use, I called Tricia and asked for help and she said to me "Use one of your makeup palettes that you love so much". Isn't it wonderful to have great friends in your circle?? Tricia and I came together and used these colors along with other colors to make great table decorations for our friend. Thank God it was around Christmas time so these colors were everywhere this past season.  Everyone loved how vibrant the colors were and how we implemented many different elements into the decor. This wedding invoked life in me. This wedding is what sparked Tricia and I to begin our blogging journey and start our own business. Its never to late to start something new or try something new. As you can see we did a colorful vibrant wedding reception inspired by a Nars palette.. with less than $100. 
Be free....

Found the table runners in satin black and damask on craigslist for $2
Christmas bulbs found at +Walmart on clearance
Added sparkle to centerpieces using holiday glittered foliage from  Michael's 
Wishing well table- decorated to add a bit of glam.  
Filled all of the vases with colored water
Votive candle holders  from +Dollar Tree 
 We had enough money left over to purchase a really cute bouquet from +Whole Foods Market  
Poinsettias purchased from Joann's Fabric, used as cake topper