Carly Vega

It’s Wednesday, February 7, 2018.

The weather in Virginia Beach, VA fluctuates so often that you can have your ups and your downs.  This season was a little slow in my neck of the woods, however my part time hustle brought me in a the dollars to carry over January.

Then, I got a call from one of my favorite creatives, Chris Mangune Photography .  Chris doesn’t live far from my home studio. It was a bum day, so I was more than happy to help him create something fun.

When your fitness crush calls and says she needs makeup done for a photoshoot, you say ‘yes, yes, yes!’

Makeup By Vega is so very proud to announce … we are now an affiliate with Danielle Laporte!
We are working on creating goals with soul! We are ready to crate an amazing 2017.
Be prepared for watching for what Makeup By Vega launches.

– affiliate program with Danielle Laporte
– Modern Femme Movement
– More Shawn Sawyer Photography
– Rock The Woman Card
– More Hillary West Photography
– 24 Weddings this year
– More concept shoots

And so much more.  All of this came from Danielle Laporte! Her Desire Map series was a catapult for where I took off.  Her ‘goals with soul’ approach to everything changed my outlook on how I could create the life I wanted.  The way I wanted to feel.  Between Danielle Laporte and my Passion Planner, life took an incredible turn for the better back in 2014!

Click on the photo below for more information and get connected to Daneille Laporte and all she has to offer.

Almost 2 years ago I was invited to Charles Long apartment to shoot this editorial look for Dark Beauty Magazine.  I had never worked with him before and was excited to help bring his vision to life.  He sent some ideas of the type of makeup he was looking for and Al Kelly and I got to work.

I used a variety of colors and palettes for these models.  Primers are always important, as well as setting sprays and powders.  I love fun colorful shoots and I was honored to work with Charles Long and Natalie.

Al Kelly is a Norfolk hair stylist out of Changes Spa.

Charles Long is a Photographer/Retoucher based in Hampton Roads, Va.

Photographer – Charles Long Photography

Images for @darkbeautymag issue #35. You can visit them HERE.

Hair: @alkelly_hairstylist – Hair by Al Kelly  ( Changes Spa )

MUA: Carly Vega – Makeup By Vega

Photographers assistant: @natalovelie

Models: Shelby Anderson @sacobra,  Jacquelynn Rose Doeller,  Leia Vaughn, Tanya Richey.

There is something to be said about a beautiful wedding in a beautiful location with beautiful placements.

I had the pleasure of working with Misty Saves The Day and a variety of vendors for this beautiful shoot.

Montero’s Bar and Restaurant was beautiful and is located in a nice quiet nook in Elizabeth City.  The staff was friendly and welcoming.  The food was delicious and this was the perfect setting for a spring wedding.

Shayna and I drove to Elizabeth City to visit Montero’s Restaurant and would be glad to return for your special wedding day.  I highly encourage you to visit this gem of a location!

Vendors:

Photography: Amanda Hedgepeth Photography
Reception Venue and Catering: Montero’s Bar & Restaurant
Hair: Shayna Reinert
Makeup: Makeup by Vega
Shoot Coordination: Misty Saves the Day
Bridal Gown, Bridesmaid Dresses, and Menswear: Maya Couture on Main
Florals: Leslie Hartig Floral Designs
Sweets: Patti Cakes, Inc
Event Rentals: Distinctive Event Rentals
Stationery: Paper Dolls Design
Vintage Rentals: Chic Unique Vintage Rentals
Linens & Chargers: Classy Event Rentals

Check out the story in Tidewater and Tulle 

Thank you to Misty Saves the Day for the opportunity to work with these amazing vendors.

Mary and Caleb

A previous client (Janelle) had recommended me for Mary’s wedding.  How could I refuse when Janelle had a kick ass wedding party?

Mary kept herself calm on her wedding day.  Her bridal party shared stories and laughter in the hotel room.  Mom was calm and collected, which as a makeup artist, we are very thankful for calm and collected Mother of the Brides.

Mary asked for a soft look but she wanted her makeup to stand out.  She’s a nurse, and since they sacrifice so much for the human population (like save our lives every day) I was happy to give her whatever she wanted.  The day was perfect.  The hotel room had a perfect view of the ocean.  The skies were blue and the breeze hit just right.

Although this wedding was in 2015 (yes, I’m late! Stop yelling at me), it was one of my favorite from 2015!

Please visit Dani White Photography and Chelsea Anderson Photography (links below) for more images from this beautiful wedding.

Photographers – Dani White Photography & Chelsea Anderson Photography

Caleb and Mary’s Ocean Front Wedding

If you want information about this look, contact me and we will set up a makeup play date!  <3

Huge and exciting announcements for 2017!

Makeup By Vega has partnered with Tyra Banks Beauty! We partnered a while back, however timing is everything and I’ve been testing out her products and her business practice. I am pleased to say that I am excited to begin this new(ish) adventure with Tyra Beauty.

In this industry, it is so very important that you realize who you work well with and who you don’t.

I’ve been very fortunate to have worked with some of the top stylists in the Hampton Roads area.  I have yet to have had a horrible experience.

One of my friends in particular is Nicholas Carinci of Major Tease Designs (Click Here to his Facebook Page  ) .

I first met him while doing a shoot for Robert Brooks.  I had never worked with him before but I had heard really great things about him.  He has a knack for detail and his eye for perfection I’ve yet to see.  He is defiantly in the right industry!  He loves his clients and is funny as hell.

Nicholas will not disappoint you for your wedding day hair styles (or even makeup).  He’s funny and has one of the best smiles I’ve ever seen.