Monday, August 31, 2009

fabulous makeup products

Makeup is something important in all of our lives so I thought it was important to share some fabulous products that I've discovered in the past couple of months:

{ a favorite in the chapstick department: Dr. Kiss }

Available at Glow Savannah



Coloure Science Line Tamer
A fabulous primer - apply before anything else to control the appearance of lines and to create a smoother complexion. The best part: it has SPF 20!
Available at Glow Savannah

Coloure Science Foundation
My favorite mineral foundation - also, with SPF 20!
Available at Glow SavannahThe Beauty Blender
The best way to apply liquid foundation and concealer!
Wet this Beauty Blender and apply to create an airbrush finish!
Available at Glow SavannahYoung Blood Concealer
The best of the best concealer I've found! Apply with the beauty blender for perfection!
Available at Glow Savannah


Glo Bronzer
I like this better than other products because you can gradually apply it without too much going on at once - no orange faces here!
Available at Glow Savannah


Glo Gloss and Glow Shadows
I was a dedicated Mac fan until I made friends with these products. The glosses aren't as sticky, but still have the high-gloss effect with great color. The shadows have a better concentration of color and blend better!
Available at Glow Savannah
DiorShow
My friend, Mable Cakes, referred me to this shadow and I just love it! I love the big fat brush that comes with it. It's the kind of mascara that looks great with one coat or even more glam with a couple of coats. It doesn't clump up with multiple coats!
Glo Shimmer
The ultimate finisher to your entire face! Once I apply this last step to my makeup routine, my face just comes to life! It provides a great shimmer and all-over glow to your face! It's not shimmer like the kind of shimmer we used in middle school, but makes your skin looks absolutely radiant!
Available at Glow Savannah

beach bachelorette party invitations

Check out the latest invitation for a Bachelorette Party: Beach Style!

{ the invitation inspired by animal print and hot pink }
Check out how we made the bride look just like the actual bride-to-be!
Click here to order online.
They are having custom t-shirts made with the design along with water bottles and snacks for the hotel rooms!

personalized iphone wallpapers

Check out the latest trend : Personalized iphone Wallpapers!

Here are a few designs based on patterns that my friends love!

Preppy friend, Stacey loved her black and pink combo!

Lilly lover, Brooke was all about her pink and green!
{ Lilly patterns not available for sale }

Landscape lover, Brandy loved her botanicals!

Email me to place an order for your personalized iphone wallpaper!
Personalized iphone Wallpapers: $12
Let me know your style and design preference!
emily@emmajdesign.com

Governor Sonny Perdue and Junior League of Savannah

I had the amazing opportunity to photograph a Junior League event at the Governor's mansion in Atlanta last week. Our local president, Julie Allen, asked me to attend and I was more than thrilled! Here are a few shots of the evening!

First Lady Mary Perdue signing books for the children.

A night view of the fountain.

A little boy reading along as the First Lady reads aloud.

Representatives from the Junior Leagues of Georgia with The First Lady.

The First Lady and the Governor shaggin'

Me and The Governor!
{Dress from Lilly Pulitzer}

Enjoying his ice cream!

a little boy getting his face painted

View from the parking lot of the mansion.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Savannah Photographer's New Blog: Sarah Buck


Check out Sarah Buck's work lately! Sarah just launched her new blog - click here to view! She's SO great with kids and her birth photography is amazing! Book Sarah today for birth photography and she'll be on call for your birth due date. Sarah comes to the hospital and captures one of the biggest days of your life! It's done so tastefully and elegantly! Then head over to Emma J so I can create a one of a kind birth announcement with the photos! Sarah offers many packages like Newborn+6 Months+1 Year - a great way to remember your baby's first year! She also does families!

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

I'll have an office with lemon, please!


Check out my new painting by Stephanie Tootle! It graces the wall of my office - so refreshing!

Monday, August 17, 2009

this week's favorites

a few of my favorites this week:

{ new shirt from banana republic }

{ New Tory Burch Revas - sparkling and fun! }{ New Handbag designed by Elizabeth Seeger from Satchel }

{ I've got my eyes on this from David Yurman at Levy Jewelers }


{ I just love this pattern from Tory Burch }

Friday, August 14, 2009

Local Savannah Event : beauty+beautinis

designed by yours truly!

Check out a new local event at the Avia Hotel. Local Jewelry Designer, JustGrace Designs, is also a rep for a new french beauty line called Votre Vu. It's brand new to Savannah and offers a beauty drink that can be enjoyed alone or mixed with vodka for a beauty cocktail! Check out the event:

Beauty+Beautinis
Avia Boutique Hotel at Ellis Square
Every First Thursday of the Month
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Cash Bar and Hor'dourves

french cheese | french wine | french chocolates | french skin care

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monogram iphone wallpaper

so I grew tired of my generic polka dot iphone wallpaper. Since my phone cover is hot pink, but my favorite color is aqua - this is what I came up with!

Stock the Bar Invitation: Modern

Check out the latest invitation for blogger The Busy Bride's Blog. It's a couple's Stock the Bar Shower so I tried to make it masculine but also with a little spunk for the ladies! Want to order my similar invitation sold nationwide? Click here! 

Modern Damask Invitation

My mom is hosting a shower for one of my friends so I insisted that I do the invitations! I knew the bar was set high since the bride is a graphic designer herself! We mixed traditional with my popular modern twist.

Vintage and Modern Save the Date

A fellow blogger contacted me to design her save the date - she wanted to include a photo along with gold, silver and pink. Here's how it turned out! It features my new favorite font: Adios! Available at www.veer.com.

Baptism Invitation with Photo

A client contacted me and wanted to design a vintage and sweet birth announcement including a photo of her daughter. Here's how it turned out!

Thursday, August 13, 2009

a big welcome to blogging!


Just wanted to pass along that my dear friend, Christel, has finally started a blog! Let's give her a big blogger-style welcome by following her blog! Welcome C! Visit her blog here!

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Key Lime Martini Recipe


A good friend of the family { and a fabulous impromptu bartender } shared this recipe with me and to this day, no one has beat it! I'm tried this drink anywhere and everywhere I've seen it on the menu and no one lives up to the Sam Dudding Signature Key Lime Martini! Give it a try next time you have friends over or better yet - whip up a batch for yourself! Here's to looking forward to our trip to Jamaica in November!

Key Lime Martini Recipe

1 part: Vanilla Stoli Vodka
2 parts: Rose's Key Lime Juice, Triple Sec, Sprite, Vanilla Creamer ( a little splash of each )

Moisten the edge of a martini glass and dip in Graham Cracker Crumbs. Shake all ingredients and serve cold in the glass. Enjoy!

Monday, August 3, 2009

Headshots for Junior League of Savannah Members

As Information Technology Chair and a member of the Junior League of Savannah leadership team, part of my job is to take head shots of our beautiful members! Check out some of the new photos!

President Julie Allen

Vice President of Communications, Katie Joyner

Nominating Chair, Mary Jo Halligan

Training & Education, Amy Riesinger

Membership Council Vice President, Jessica McClellan

Savannah Invitations and Fellow Blogger Orders

Check out this week's invitation spotlight!

Bridesmaid Luncheon
{Each bouquet ribbon features the Bridesmaid's name!}


Monograms and Mimosa
{One of my most popular orders!}


Baby Shower
{The Argyle and dots are based on the Nursery Bedding}


Contact Emily@emmajdesign.com to place an order!


Savannah Weddings Magazine


I'm so excited about my new venture. I decided to advertise in Savannah Weddings Magazine and I couldn't be happier with the results! Not only did my ad make it into a great location, but one my custom monograms was published in the monogram editorial. It will be on newsstands soon so check it out!

Sunday, August 2, 2009

iemily


SO I finally joined the iphone community and couldn't be happier! With the peer pressure of fellow peeps like Sarah, Heather and Brandy, I finally broke down. WOW, I waited way to long! Of course this new little gadget is my new BFF and I can't imagine life without it now. I'm officially one of those people and I'm proud to admit it. Any suggestions on the right blog app?