HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM AVENUE 42!

On this Thanksgiving Day we would like to send out a HUGE THANK YOU to all of our clients, brides, any and everyone else whom has helped us along the way! We could not be any more thankful for your business, time, and effort!

A few of our stylists have shared what they are thankful for this year:

Natalie: "I'm grateful for the customers who have supported us over the last year and a half who now feel like family."

Sarah: "True friends and true love!"

Leslie: "My health! I am so thankful I am mentally and physically healthy to live a fulfilling life with my son, friends, and family!"

Kaitlin: "My family! They are the biggest thing I have to be grateful for!"

Katey: "I am thankful for the love I receive from friends, family, and even the smile from a stranger during this holiday season."

We wish you all a happy and safe Thanksgiving, filled with family, friends, love and laughter! 

XO,

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REAL WEDDINGS: RACHEL + STEVE!

BRIDE + GROOM: RACHEL & STEVE

LOCATION: JOHN MARSHALL BALLROOMS

WEDDING COORDINATION: FETE STUDIO

CUPCAKES: PEARL'S CUPCAKE SHOP

HAIR: RACHEL SHRADER

MAKEUP: NATALIE GORDON

 

We wish you the best of luck in your journey together as husband and wife Rachel and Steve! Thank you for sharing with us!

XO,

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REAL WEDDINGS: KENDALL + BRADFORD

BRIDE + GROOM: KENDALL + BRADFORD

PHOTOGRAPHER: REBECCA KEELING STUDIOS

LOCATION: WILLOW OAKS COUNTRY CLUB 

MAKEUP: NATALIE GORDON 

HAIR: RACHEL SHRADER

Check out the details on Rebecca's website listed above. 

Thank you for sharing with us Kendall! We enjoyed working with you, and wish you the best in your future with Bradford!

XO,

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REAL WEDDINGS: ERIN + JUDSON!

Check out this simply stunning wedding Erin and her new hubby Judson had this past June at one of the most beautiful places listed on Virginia's Historical Registry; Pharsalia.

HAIR: RACHEL SHRADER

MAKEUP: LC BASKFIELD

LOCATION: Pharsalia Tyro, VA

PHOTOGRAPHY: KATIE STOOPS

CATERING: AVENUE FOODS

WEDDING PLANNING: AMANDA GRAY at ASHLEY BARBER WEDDINGS 

CONGRATULATIONS ERIN + JUDSON! 

XO,

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WINTERIZE YOUR SKIN: MUST HAVE MOISTURIZERS!

Whether you know it or not, your skin needs water just as much as the rest of your body. For some of us the dry winter months can be agonizing due to the lack of moisture in the air causing skin to feel tight, crack, and chap. Giving your skin the moisture it needs is imperative to maintaining its elasticity-which in turn will fight the signs of one of the biggest words we come to fear as women: AGING!

Check out some of our picks for best moisturizers to slather  indulge in this winter!

FACE

PETER THOMAS ROTH, Oil Free Moisturizer, $42, www.peterthomasroth.com
This is super light but packs a punch with aloe, and vitamins a & e.

Kate Somervile Quench Hydrating Serum, $65, www.sephora.com
It may be a serum, but it's moisturizing powers are mighty strong, not to mention it has brightening powers thanks to the retinol it contains. 

BODY

Kiehl's Creme de Corps Whipped Body Butter, $38, www.kiehls.com

A new reformulation of a cult classic; this formula is airier and absorbed more easily. 
Josie Maran Argan Infinity Cream-oil, $28, www.sephora.com
For the face or the body, this cream-oil (is it a cream? is it an oil? it's both!) is 99% natural, you can even put it on your lips if they are extra dry.

J.R. Watkins Natural Coconut Milk & Honey Body Butter, $12, www.target.com
The scent, price, and moisturizing power of this amazing body butter simply could not get any better!

HANDS

AHAVA Deadsea Water Mineral Hand Cream,  $8 for 1.3 oz, www.beauty.com
Witch Hazel to smooth, Allantoin to heal, a combination sure to revitalize and refresh dry hands. Purse size will allow you to take some magic to go.

L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream, $28, www.beautybar.com
This formula is composed of 20% pure shea butter, making it non-greasy but very potent!

Keep your body happy this winter and if you have not already added using moisturizer to your daily routine, we highly suggest it!

XO,
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