Mystic Angel Creations~ Custom Bridal Bling!

Monday Vendor Love

Do you know what jewelry to wear on your wedding day? Are you trying to find the PERFECT jewelry to go with your dress? Have you chosen gifts for your wedding party? If not, we are here to help you! Since everything is custom, Mystic Angel can design and create jewelry to match your dress and overall wedding vision. As a mother-daughter team, all pieces are created from the heart, daughter Jennifer Craft, shared a bit about these gorgeous pieces for your wedding day!

 "Just to tell you a little bit about us, we are a mother, daughter team and have been making jewelry for about 10+ years. We launched our Bridal Collection June 2013. We have made jewelry and accessories in the past, but recently wanted to create a collection. Everything is designed and made by us. We can create similar designs, but ultimately everything is one of a kind. Our prices are very reasonable and we work within your budget.

 Bridal Collection Designs: We create a variety of jewelry from bling and extravagant to simple and elegant. Since everything is custom, we create the piece to be tailored the individual. Our favorite materials are Austrian crystals, fresh water pearls and glass beads. We do not use plastic in our work. The pieces from the Bridal Collection are great for brides and their wedding party, such as bridesmaids, flower girls, mothers and grandmothers.

We provide 3 FREE CONSULTATIONS to better suite your jewelry needs.

1. Initial Consultation: establishes general idea and design.

2. Designing Consultation: finalizes the detailed design and is held no later than 2 months prior to your event.

3. Presentation of Final Design: final products are presented no later than 1 month prior to your event.

 If you are interested, we can go over designs and then I can draw up an estimate for you. We require half of the cost down at signing in order to purchase the supplies. The other half is due when your jewelry is ready for pick up. The jewelry ordered is custom-designed and created to best suite your event.

We specialize in custom-jewelry, from domino-art pendants, crocheted necklaces/bracelets, wire and beaded earrings, rings and much more! 

Our work has been featured in a special holiday episode of HGTV's "That's Clever" in November, 2006. Articles about our Domino Art-to-Wear pieces have been published in ENVY Magazine, the Houston Chronicle, The Galveston Daily News, MySA.com and KMOL's San Antonio Living in September, 2007 and featured as the "Artist of the Week" for Fox 26/Houston in March, 2006. Recently, we were featured on San Antonio Living promoting Fashion Friday.

We are inspired to create art to wear pieces for real women that are unique and who love jewelry.  Our inspirations come from the art community, fashion trends and the changes of the season. All of our pieces are one of a kind, so you will never see your jewelry on someone else!

 We love to make our customers happy, and we do so be creating custom orders. We work with our clients to create truly one of a kind pieces. If you have something in mind, let us know and we can turn your jewelry vision into a reality. Custom orders can range from “Everyday Wears” to “Bridal.” If this interests you, please ask for a custom order form and we will take care of you! "

Tell them Luxe sent you! 

Luxe Luv, 

XOXO

Love and Beauty on Valentine's Day

It's just one week until Valentine's Day, and as connoisseurs of all things love-related, we're excited. Valentine's Day is the one day of the year that truly - above all else - celebrates love. We know (and love!) that there are opportunities to share and celebrate love every single day, but this is the big one, the day when you can express love anywhere, any way, and to anyone. And we will - trust us!

We believe that Valentine's Day is meant to be spent with the one you love, no matter what you do together. That might mean laying on the couch in your pajamas, watching your favorite movie for the 1,000th time. But if you or your partner are planning a big to-do for V-day, you're going to have to do a little better than fuzzy slippers and a pony tail.

Never fear, Luxe friends. We've put together a whole collection of practical inspiration for you, including some of our favorite beauty "How To's" straight from Pinterest to get you glammed up for the big night. And if you need an extra hand, just give us a call - our stylists and makeup artists can give you the flawless look you want for a perfect Valentine's Day date!

First, we'll start with the lashes. The Beauty Department put together a great introductory graphic, showing you just how to put those tricky falsies on for maximum lash impact (and trust us, he'll never know). Gorgeous.

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Once you have your lashes down, we can talk about eyeliner. Winged liner gives a timeless, sexy look that seems to be universally flattering on all women. To try it for your big Valentine's Day date, check out the graphic below from KoutureKiss.com. All you'll need is black liner, black shadow, and an angled brush.

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Or maybe a smokey eye is more your thing. How about this gorgeous green and brown version from , well, we're not really sure? But it's truly stunning, and if your eyes are green, brown, or hazel, they'll pop with these shades! If not, choose a color scheme that works for your tones, and use the same techniques.

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Once your eyes are done, you just have to create the perfect pout to go along with it. Pick a color that goes with your skin tone, your eye makeup, your dress, and your mood, and follow these instructions from heartistry.com for luscious, kissable lips he won't resist.

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Now about that hair...you're not going to wear it like that, are you? I looks great, of course, but wouldn't you rather have a romantic and soft braided up-do like this one from hairromance.com? Yeah, we thought so.

For a cute and easy manicure, just use a shaped hole punch and some masking tape to create an easy nail stencil, like this tiny heart from, well, another unknown source. Ingenious!

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Um, hello. You look amazing. And only a small part of that what you've done - you were beautiful way before you got started with us. We're pretty sure that your partner will think so too. And that glow? That's called love, honey. Not even our makeup artists can recreate that.

So happy Valentine's Day to our Luxe Ladies and Gents. We LUV each and every one of you!

XOXO,

Luxe Luv

Upcoming Events for Spring & Summer 2013!

The Luxe Group Mobile Salon & Spa is gearing up for a busy, busy, BUSY spring and summer!

Want to know what we're up to? Here's a brief list with the wheres, whens, and whys - make sure you check us out if you're in the area!

January 26 - Austin, TX: Commercial Shoot

We are shooting our first-ever commercial for Charity Kases Cosmetics, our sister company! Charity Kases is makeup for the "do -gooder- fashionista."​ It's primping with a purpose, so you don't just look good, you feel good about why you look so good! 

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We are on a mission, to help make the world a better place through giving to causes that are close to all of our hearts, and looking while doing it. 



A portion of every lipstick, mascara, eye shadow , and foundation are donated to one  of these wonderful causes: Nothing But Nets, Alzheimer's Society, American Heart Association, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and The American Cancer Society.

February 1 & 2 - Austin, TX: Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Wedding Gown Sale

Proceeds from this sale provide education, information, and outreach to people impacted by cancer. Brides will have hundreds of gowns to choose from, many of them brand-new, designer, and couture to choose from, all at incredible discount prices. Our very own LeKisha Moore is the Austin coordinator for this event, and we'll be participating in big ways!

First, we'll have a vendor booth. You can come out and talk with our team, plus enter to win a trip for two to Las Vegas! Plus, we'll be providing hair and makeup services for the models in the wedding gown fashion show.

Tickets for brides are just $5.00, and you can bring your bridesmaids, friends, and family as guest for free. Plus, for $30.00 you and a guest can attend the "Unveiling of the Gowns VIP event on Friday night, where you'll enjoy drinks and hors d'eouvres while getting a sneak peek at the gowns. Pick up your tickets and get the details online: Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Wedding Gown Sale

Not shopping but want to help? We need volunteers! Email LeKisha at lekisha@theluxegroupbride.com or call 877-721-HOPE.

February 3 - Houston, TX: Super Bride Sunday

Plan your wedding and catch the big game at Super Bride Sunday in Houston. With hundreds of vendors, plus a room set aside for your man to watch the Super Bowl at his leisure, it's the perfect bridal expo for both you and him! The event is free to the public. Get the details on Facebook: Super Bride Sunday

February 10 - Round Rock, TX: Once Upon a Wedding Expo

The Once Upon A Wedding Expo and Bridal Show, held at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock, will help to connect future brides with greater Williamson County wedding industry businesses. “Williamson County is an wonderful place with the best of everything a bride needs to plan her dream wedding. We are thrilled to provide the opportunity for a thriving industry and future brides looking for their Happily Ever After” All future brides attend for free!

We'll be doing hair and makeup for the lovely models of the bridal fashion show. Come out and see us! Details on Facebook: Once Upon a Wedding Expo

March 9 - Austin, TX: Charity Kases Cosmetics Sip & Sample

Join us for a sampling of wine and products with this event featuring Charity Kases Cosmetics! Held at 2:00 at Water2Wine on Anderson Lane, $10.00 gets you in the door for this fun event. As always, a portion of the proceeds from our Charity Kases sales benefits the charity of your choice: Nothing But Nets, Alzheimer's Society, American Heart Association, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, or The American Cancer Society.

Other Upcoming Events:

We can't give you all the details on these events just yet, but stay tuned and we'll let you know more as the time approaches!

May 30 - Hoboken, NY: Hoboken International Film Festival

We're going international at the Hoboken International Film Festival in New York!

June 15 - Houston, TX: Charity Kases Launch Party

Sure, you've been hearing about it for months, but in June we'll hold the official launch party for Charity Kases Cosmetics! We're working with Erica Gordon of Gordon Elite Events, and this party will be off the charts!

We can't wait to see you, in Houston, Austin, and around the world!

Luxe Luv,

XOXO

Raise Your Glass to 2013!

Tonight at midnight, the word "Fin." will be scrawled across a chapter of your life - the 2012 chapter. The year will end, and a new one will begin: 2013. We don't yet know what this new year will hold, but that's the magic of it; it's fresh, open, full of possibilities.

For Luxe, 2013 will be an exciting year. This spring, we'll be launching our first-ever "Look Book" featuring real brides. In June, our makeup line, which you've already seen peeks of, will make its grand debut. There's more, but we can't tell  you yet - just know that it'll be big, and we're thrilled.

What will 2013 be for you?

Every year, millions of Americans make New Year's Resolutions - to eat better, to pay off debt, to be happier, to spend more time with family. Most don't make it; but some do. It takes hard work, focus, and dedication, but New Year's Resolutions can be much, much more than something to regret and repeat at this time next year.

We believe in you.

Forbes Magazine has a terrific list of strategies for making your resolutions stick. Check it out if you want, and then take a tip directly from us: when you look good, you feel confident enough to do anything.

Make this the year that you don't settle for so-so. Change your hair, change your clothes, change your makeup. Sometimes even the tiniest tweak can make for amazing results. We know; that's why we're in this business. From the runway to the living room couch, we believe that looking good and feeling good are essential to doing good in life.

You're beautiful. Embrace it.

So go, our Luxe darlings. Start tonight, on the night of glamour, celebration, and possibility.

There's still time. Stop reading, get out there, and make it happen. This night only comes around once a year!

To you and to the new year, we raise our glasses! Happy New Year!!


XOXO,

Luxe

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

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In a lot of ways, weddings are like holidays: there's the gifts, the family, the celebrating. There's the good food, the fantastic desserts, the music, and the love. Lots and lots of love.

When you're planning a winter wedding, you have the chance to celebrate both at once, for double the fun, double the celebration, and double the festivities. Plus, there are benefits to planning a holiday wedding that you just can't get any other time of year:

1) Lower cost. No matter where you live, winter is considered the off season for the wedding industry. As a result, you may be able to book your caterers, your venues, and your photographers for much less than, say, a June event. The likelihood is also that you'll have your pick of vendors - making sure that you have exactly the wedding you want!

2) Built-in decorations. The number one way to save money on your decór budget is to have a holiday wedding! Churches, hotels, banquet halls, and city streets all prepare for the holidays by putting on their finest, and on your wedding day, the lights and the garlands are just for you. Plus, if you're lucky enough to live in a winter wonderland, you have the most perfect of all photo backgrounds - snow.

3) Combined travel plans. By holding your wedding during the holidays, you have the opportunity to build on your family's current travel plans, helping to reduce your guests' expenses to attend. Plus, if you already have time off for the holidays, you may not have take as much time off for preparations or for your honeymoon - allowing you to utilize your vacation time throughout the year.

4) Unique details. Tiny tree favors, hot cocoa and doughnuts, mistletoe, evergreens boughs, and fur capes are just a few of the fun and unique details perfect for a winter wedding - and oddly out of place the rest of the year. If pine trees and red bulbs are your cup of tea, a holiday wedding is right up your alley.

5) Cooler weather. Those seventeen layers of tulle, satin, and lace you're planning to wear don't come with a fan, but the plunging mercury is perfect for wedding dresses. Pile on all the layers you want, and add tights or boots or anything else you want underneath!

As you get ready for the biggest, most festive, most wonderful holiday celebration of your life, here are a few photos found on Pinterest to inspire you!

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XOXO,

Luxe