Now I can breathe....lol

Well, the 1st annual "Let's Celebrate Mental Health!" was a great success, and is only going to keep getting better and better! I am very proud of not only myself, but all the other local business and vendors, family and friends, media and members of city council, that supported this event! It was awesome!!



We had such great raffle prizes, amazing guest speakers, fantastic vendors offering all kinds of great services and knowledge. I got so much positive feedback! I can't wait until next year!! :)

I really have to thank Innisbrook Golf Course for holding the event, Coun. Andrew Prince for speaking at the event, and telling his brave story, he was awesome! My amazing on location photographers SP Photography and Vanessa Marie Dewsbury, the gorgeous models that showcased "By The Sea's" fantastic clothes, All the vendors including "The Healing Oasis", "Adams Massage Therapy", "CURVES", "Usana Health Sciences", "Women for Women", "Oxygen Salon & Spa", "Harmony Health Services", "Cafe of Life", Michelle P from "Envy Salon" and Melanie Bouffard from "Three Small Rooms Salon" and all of the other vendors who donated to the event!









And to all who attended! It would have been nothing without your support! I truly appreciate all the love and support from family and friends!

I also started another facebook group "Stop The Stigma" and new blog www.stoppingthestigma.blogspot.com
My hopes are just to continue to educate our community. And promote mental health!

Now its time for me to get 100% focused again on the business of Krystie Ann The Makeup Artist! Prime Wedding season is almost here!! And I have so many beautiful brides to glam up this season and I cannot wait!
PLUS a whole line up of projects in the works! I will keep you all posted! :)
xo

Oh My My!

Eeek! "Let's Celebrate Mental Health!" is THIS SUNDAY!!! I have behind on the blogging, I have been super swamped!! But its GOOD!! :)

So, everything is coming along great! I am soooo excited for the event! I just finished putting the gift bags together, (they are so packed full of goodies!) And collected the last of the raffle prizes! And all the models for the fashion show are in order too! There are some hot little foxes struttin' there stuff on the runway!! Its going to be so fun!

Recently, there was a press release in the Barrie Examiner about the event, and informing the Simcoe community of Coun. Andrew Prince's, (Ward 9) return from a medical leave. He will be speaking at the event! Which is AWESOME! He has some great things to speak about, and  really supports The Canadian Mental Health Association. I was a little disapointed with how the Barrie Examiner twisted the press release, and focused on a lot of negative and unnecessary things on Coun. Andrew Prince's behalf...read on and see for your self....

I wrote a letter to the editor, which I doubt will get published, but I have re-posted it for my friends, family and fellow blogger followers to read....

http://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?archive=true&e=2503891

"After reading the article recently published in the Barrie Examiner, online, I cant help but shake my head.

Don't you think you should be focusing on the positives that Coun. Andrew Prince is doing for our community and not on his personal life for a change? I speak on behalf of many readers, when I say I am are pretty sick of the negative repeats that you report about Coun. Prince's behalf and other members of city council.

I think that furthering your research on the event "Let's Celebrate Mental Health!" would have been wise to promote for our community. Along with focusing more on the positives of this great event and good cause members of council are participating in.

I was not only pleased with the support Coun. Prince expressed on this event, but other members of city council. Its pretty typical that the media decided to twist a great story into a nasty one and paint the picture of an evil villain to some.

Its also a shame that there has been no positive attention on this event, especially with the negative attention mental illness and mental health issues receive. Aren't we as a community supposed to be bringing more good into the world? Great article."

Anyways....I am REALLY excited to have Coun. Andrew Prince speaking at this event, I recently met with him to touch base on the event, and he is a super nice guy, with a great positive energy and outlook on life. There are other members from city council attending the event, which is also fantastic. Its great to see the City of Barrie supporting a great cause!

Aside from the event, I got a chance to get a sneak peak at one of the pics from the creative shoot I did with Rowell Photography.....SO BEAUTIFUL! I cannot wait to see the final product!!

Aaaand I am super excited to start working on my Contessa Entry! I haven't competed in a long time! And I have done pretty well in the past competitions I have entered. I just really didn't have the time or finances to compete again. So, here I go!! Wish me luck!! :)

Ok, back to work...gotta get the event stuff all ready for Sunday!!

xo

More Stuff From MOI

Ok so, I have added some more services to my website, and thought I should also fill in the bloggers in blog land!

Please visit my website www.krystieann.com for more information on any of my services or my work or email me! makeup@krystieann.com

Princess Parties!

This service is super cute! And super fun! If you are looking for something creative and entertaining for your daughters next birthday party or event, this is for YOU!

Perfect for your little princess hosting a sleepover, birthday party, or club party such as; figure skating or gymnastics

Each princess gets to pick their own makeup colours, will be provided with basic knowledge of makeup application and receive a full makeup application appropriate to their age! How fun does this sound!?

Personal Cosmetic Shopping

HELLO!? What woman wouldn't want to go shopping for makeup? Especially with a professional makeup artist!! 

This is a personalized one on one shopping package for women  to take advantage of professional advice, maximizing your makeup spending power.

You will eliminate money wasted on unsuitable or unused products and you will be updated on the latest trends in beauty.

With this package you will receive a consultation to discuss your daily and special event makeup routines, your skin type and products and colours that suit you, review your current makeup bag contents, your expectations from makeup and skin care products, a budget and your plan to receive the right products you need and enjoy a beneficial shopping experience together!
Hey, add a makeup lesson to this package to receive a package discount! 

Great deal or what!?

OH and I am super excited to be attending LG Fashion week this month in T.O!!! Now I really do have a chance to wear my "Wendy Williams" inspired heals with a chic new outfit!! YES!! :)

xo

March Madness Indeed!

Spring has sprung! It's so beautiful out today! And the sun is up for so much longer, I love cooking in my kitchen with the sun setting!! :)

This has indeed been a crazy start to the month, and wanted to promote my "March Makeup Madness Promotion!"

Along with other little things I have going on! Im so excited for the nice weather, also because....the ladies will go out and play! And that means more faces for me to GLAM up!! Don't forget it ladies! (I'm excited to go out myself so I can show off some new craft shoes a la Wendy Williams!! Her shoes are always fierce! And she taught me how to make mine just as fabulous!)

 























And speaking of glammed up faces, you do know I offer AIRBRUSH makeup? You do now! It is amazing! The before and after pics...you won't believe your eyes! This product is AMAZING! I used it also on my models on a creative shoot I did with Rowell Photography...(pictures soon to come) 
and they looked fabulous! LOVE it! So if you want to book your airbrush appointment with me, or ask me about it makeup@krystieann.com send me an email xo

Excited, Nervous, Anxious...all the above!

Yes, I feel like I am a hot mess. Getting ready for "Let's Celebrate Mental Health!"...13 more days!! :)
Did anyone see the re-airing of Rogers Daytime with me?? See my shout out to CARGO!? Hollaaa! CARGO Blu Ray Blush....although I used ALL CARGO...I only got to shout out the Blu Ray Blush...

Well I have been super busy and just lovin it as usual. My wedding season is super booked, and I have been booking more parties and events which is fantastic! I think its so much fun to get all glammed up for an event or party or something! (I do glam parties FYI, check out my webstie www.krystieann.com for more info!)
I need to go get glammed up myself for something! Im so long overdue for a girls night out to shake it!
I have had sooo much support for my event though from different business since my interview. Its so awesome! I really hope there is a great turn out! I so badly want to make this an annual thing! Make it BIGGER and BETTER every year!!
Well I got lots of positive feedback from it....even though I wasnt so thrilled....I need someone else to interview me! I have the interview bug! lol Thats all I have been thinking about. Promoting, Marketing, Business!! I love it!
Well, Im going back to work...getting myself out there! 
xo

I was on TV!!!!

I just watched the re-airing of Rogers Daytime TV....saw myself....I need to lay off the carbs lol

No, really Im just so excited I got the opportunity to promote my event and my business! Im so proud of myself also for openly talking about my own personal experiences with mental illness. I was so incredibly nervous on air! There were so many things I didnt mention like where to get tickets ("By The Sea Boutique", "Oxygen Salon and Spa", "The Healing Oasis", and "Extreme Tanning" on Big Bay Point Rd), I also didnt mention that everyone who buys a ticket to come to the event, gets an amazing event gift!!! These are some awesome gifts from all the vendors participating and more! ahhh well! Hopefully people will call and email, and twitter, and facebook me for more information! :)

I wonder what my bf is going to say about my tv appearance? and my parents? hmmmmm....?

Whats on the agenda?...Well let's see....

Ok, so....as I prepare myself for Rogers Daytime tomorrow, (yes that's right, I am going to be on Rogers Daytime @ 11am...our local cable channel...channel 10 in Barrie for those that do not know yay!) I realize how much is actually going on in the world of Krystie Ann Makeup Artist. And how hard I am working. And how many people support and LOVE me and how GRATEFUL I am.
I have a whole lot goin on....and I am LOVIN it! 
I had an awesome creative bridal shoot with Rowell Photography yesterday. (Look for some images in the next issue of PIE magazine!)
I am furiously working on my charity event for The Canadian Mental Health Association. "Let's Celebrate Mental Health" Which is happening in counting down in 16 days...March 28th 2010 EEEK! :)

I have been crazy busy booking up my 2010 wedding season, which is amazing!! I have some awesome bookings with some fantastic brides coming up!
 And I have been collaborating with some very talented people working on some future projects....which I will keep you posted on! ;) I have always said:  

"Everything that happens, happens for a reason."

 And everyday I am reminded of how true that saying is. And the difficult journey it has been to get me to where I am today, happened for a reason. And thank GOD it did!

Begining My Journey Into Blogging!

Oh my goodness, it has begun. Krystie Ann now Blogs! lol

I have had so much going for Krystie Ann, Makeup Artist. I figure along with Facebook, Twitter and my website....why not start blogging to keep my fans updated, along with getting deeper with them! This will be a glimpse into my life simply as Krystie Ann. Not just the makeup artist. 

So I hope my life is entertaining, interesting, funny....I hope this does something for you!

xo