kitsch by kat

pearl

2012-01-31T17:01:00.000-08:00

Briana was a classic bride.
The look she wanted for her hair and makeup was timeless.
The one thing she wanted the most was fabulous eyelashes.
Other than that her makeup was simple and elegant and
perfectly accentuated her abundance of natural beauty.

I named this post pearl,
because Briana was such a classic bride and beauty,
just like a pearl....
but also because I used Pearl cream shadow by MAC to
prep her eyelid for eyeshadow and to keep
her eye makeup from creasing.
I thought it would be fun to include in the post
the face chart I used for Briana,
Usually they end up at the bottom of my makeup case
or in a hotel garbage can.
But I found this one hanging around and thought
it would be fun to show.
I use a face chart at the bride's trial run to map out (remember)
everything we used and have it all ready for the big day.

Here are her lovely pictures

courtesy of Kamee June Photography:

This beautiful wedding was held at the Richard Nixon Library.

I loved the next few images SO much

because they have so much personality and uniqueness.

Thanks Briana for letting me be apart of your beautiful day!

Many wonderful wishes to you and Phil.

Congrats!!!

my closet

2012-01-25T18:12:00.000-08:00

Most people "Spring Clean",

I am more of a "January Clean" type of girl.

For some reason when I put away all the Christmas decorations

I find my self reorganizing and redecorating.

Last weeks project was to organize my accessories.

First step was to store all my summer accessories

and the second step was to organize my accessories

so that I can utilize them, see them, and protect them.

I went to Pier One and picked out

bowls and plates that matched my decor.

I also grabbed place mats, candles, and a tray.

Here is my closet:

First shelf is for display items, like pictures,

so I feel happy in my space.

Also a bowl and plate for everyday items that I wear often.

My second shelf I use for bigger items

I like to display everything and make it easy to grab.

I got the hooks at target and

love them so much I am considering adding another.

I stow my bags and hats on the top shelf

because they are bulky and I don't use them as often.

I found theses cute baskets to keep things neat and tidy.

The tippy top has all my structured bags.

They are all stuffed to keep their form

and ideally should be back in their cloth bags...

but I like to see them and this way

they keep one another company.

Next to my bed I keep my rings and things.

I try to keep it all in the tray,

but usually my bedside table is full of books and magazines.

All my precious things I keep tucked away in my drawer.

I use these velvet organizers from target.

They sleep here away from sun, dust, and air

until I need them.

Now only if it would stay this clean....

gift giving

2011-11-28T17:40:00.000-08:00

Gift giving time is here and

Who doesn't LOVE a gift certificate?

This Christmas time

GIVE ME!

Purchase your gift certificates now

and I will mail them to you or the recipient.

All gift certificates come perfectly

packaged and include my contact information

and my full price list for all my services.

*must purchase before 12/18/11 to recieve before Christmas*

Pick from the menu below and remember all amounts can be used towards any service the recipients chooses.

Descriptions on the drop down menu are only to help you

choose the appropriate amount for my most common services.

Now you tell me...

what would you use a Kitsch gift certificate for?

Leave a comment here and tell me what you'd wish for.

One lucky gal (or guy) will recieve a

$40 gift certificate

from me!

Random drawing will be held 12/16/11.

Win one for you or a friend!!!

honeylust

2011-11-25T12:05:00.000-08:00

Here to HAUNT your Black Friday

are the 2nd annual Ghost pictures.

This year we wanted "little" ghosts

to haunt the Carriage House

at our location in Corona at Lemonia Grove.

Honeylust

was the name of the MAC eyeshadow I used

to cast a shadow on these ghostly eyes.

I also mixed Vanilla Pigment into my Strobe Cream

and mixed it all into some foundation to make these

heavenly little creatures shine.

It was hard to make such adorable little kids

look spooky, but these kids were awesome

and the results prove it!

more to come....

Thanks to Kamee June Photography

and to all my little spooks :)

gweny gwen

2011-11-08T08:37:00.000-08:00

I kinda idolize Gwen.

She's a rock star mom with killer style, two boys,

sick vocals, and a naughty body.

Besides the fact that she never has roots

and always wears RED lipstick.

I wanna be in her play group.

Especially if you get to dress up like she does everyday.

I loved this mommy-on-the-go look

that she's sporting in this pic.

So I totally pulled "the robbery" on her look.

Forever21 blouse, LOFT sweater and boyfriend jeans, shoes by Seychelles.

eden rouge

2011-11-06T16:44:00.000-08:00

This post ideally should be named Indian Summer,

but following in my tradition of naming the post

after the makeup that's featured,

I named it Eden Rouge MAC's new Mattene lipstick.

I did this photo shoot last month with my friend Tonya Joy.

We both needed a little creative reprieve and

Ashlee (our model) tempted us by volunteering herself for a shoot.

Isn't she to die for?

We took total creative liberty,

since we were working for ourselves,

and I think the collaboration is stunning.

But, I guess that's a little narcissistic.

You be the judge...

And that's a wrap!

cords

2011-11-03T13:59:00.000-07:00

I haven't worn cords since the 10th grade.

I couldn't resist these GAP cords in rust.

They are so soft and I love the skinny jean cut.

I "pinned" this pic awhile ago from whatiwore

and had to do a little "copy kat".

Cords GAP, Boots from Aldo, Jacket Simple Vera Wang,
T-shirt H+M, and Scarf Missoni for Target.

jest

2011-10-30T08:02:00.000-07:00

This is post TWO

from the last Tonya Joy Photography workshop

that I did hair and makeup for.

This is Tegyn.

I have had the opportunity to work with her

once or twice.

She is gorgeous and fabulous

and sweet and kind

and a absolute delight.

Her photos show it.

For her shoot I used Jest and

Cranberry by MAC.

These images were taken in downtown Riverside (Cali).

Tonya called this shoot

"My Fair Lady"

and I think Tegyn worked her

"Audrey".

Enjoy!

golden

2011-10-28T08:16:00.000-07:00

Scarf and sweater from H+M, Jeans Loft,
Nail polish Essie's Lady Godiva.

This was the first real FALL-ish day of the year.

It deserved a sweater, but only a short sleeved one.

By noon the clouds burned off and

we were back to nearly 90 degree weather.

But, a girl can dream of golden fall days

and chillier weather.

This will be the first of many "copy kat" looks

that I will share on my blog.

Taking pictures of myself is WAY out of

Mama Kat's comfort zone...

So let's see if this gets any easier.

But I get a lot of "where do you get that...." questions,

and "how do you wear...."

This is my attempt to share how I do style

and how you can "copy kat".

Boot by STEVEN for Steve Madden

Earrings from Urban Outfitters

unchanging

2011-10-26T12:43:00.000-07:00

Unchanging

is the name of the MAC Pro Longwear lipstick

I used for Tricia's rock n' roll wedding at the

Hard Rock in San Diego.

Tricia's wedding was such a refreshing departure

from the traditional wedding.

I loved every rock n' roll detail!

It was sweet and timeless and tailored perfectly

to Tricia and Rudy's relationship...

and a little bad ass at the same time.

I did hair and makeup for the bride and bridesmaids.

Each look was so individually unique,

and yet, amazingly cohesive when they were all together.

It was a dreamy day.

Thanks to Tricia and her gals for letting me be apart of it,

AND thanks to Kamee June Photography for sharing the images!

Here's to Unchanging love

with a little Rock n' Roll!

mama kat's fall playlist

2011-10-24T10:46:00.000-07:00

Hair and makeup by Kat Kirk
Photography by Kamee June

I'm feeling a little sentimental for FALL.

It's still in the 90's where I live and feels a little more like Summer,

but I've always been a dreamer.

Here is my FALL playlist that's getting me in the mood:

Falling Slowly by The Swell Season

Photographs and Memories by Jason Reeves

My Love by The Bird and The Bee

World at Large by Modest Mouse

Think of You by A Fine Frenzy

Pony by Erin McCarley

Don't You Evah by spoon

Longer I Run by Peter Bradley Adams

Keep Breathing by Ingred Michaelson

Good Life by One Republic

Halloween by Matt Pond

Stronger Than Jesus by Camp

Janglin' by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

Check out my playlist here:
Fall 2011
download it or send it to a friend.

blogger swap: SHERRIAMOUR

2011-10-21T00:02:00.000-07:00

Meet Sherri.

I found Sherri blog browsing one day and

fell in love with her brave and original style.

Her blog is adorable and I had to get to know her.

I contacted her and asked if she wanted to do a little Blog Swap.

Check her out!

I know you'll adore her style and be mesmerized

by her infectious smile just like I was.

Here are some questions that I asked Sherri:

Kat: What is your favorite item in your closet this fall?

Sherri: I would have to say my brown leather boots. I love them and I can wear them with everything. And I found them for $1 at a yard sale!

Kat: How would you define your style?

Sherri: My style is hard for me to define because it’s always evolving. I receive inspiration from so many places - people on the street, online lookbooks, and of course fellow bloggers! I would say it’s comfortable, simple, and modest. And I absolutely love vintage.

Kat: Why do you blog about fashion?

Sherri: I know it’s cliché, but ever since I was a young girl I have had a ‘passion for fashion’. I always loved dressing myself up, and I even started my own hand-written fashion magazine. In high school I majored in fashion, and since then I’ve been so inspired, I want to share it with others. Most of all, I blog to represent ‘modest’ fashion. I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and I believe in modesty, so I like to show that you can be attractive, stylish, and modest at the same time.

Come and visit Sherri's blog here:

SherriAmour

and see what Sherri had to say about Mama Kat.

If you're a fashion blogger and are feeling a bit "swappy",

contact me at kitschbykat.at.yahoo.com

to join in the fun.

how to "prep" your wedding day makeup

2011-10-14T11:46:00.000-07:00

I have been so excited to post some pictures

from my cousin Courtney's wedding this summer.

I contacted her photographer Whitney Shey

from Whitney Darling Photography to see if she would

let me post some of her beautiful images.

Courtney married Erik in Newport Beach

and I was thrilled when she asked me to do her hair and makeup.

She was a stunning bride and her day was dreamy.

The most difficult aspect of Bridal makeup is longevity.

Your wedding day is long and full of tears, hugs,

and even a little perspiration.

All these things tend to make your makeup

travel, smudge, or fade.

Here is a list of my favorite "Primers" and "Preppers"

for an all day STAY for brides, bridesmaids, and the like:

1- MAC Prep and Prime: I always start with this to control oil, fill in fine lines, and to keep that darn makeup on your face.

2- MAC Fix Plus: I use this to spray the whole face when

I'm finished to set the makeup. I also use it to refresh the

face before I do touch ups.

3- MAC Pro Longwear in Durashell or Unchanging: I always prep

a nude lip with this before I apply lipstick our gloss.

It leaves a sticky foundation that holds

on to lip color all day. Kiss proof too!

4- MAC Creme Shadow in Pearl: I never forget to start

an eye application with out this as my base. It keeps eyeshadow pigment vibrant and holds eyeshadow in place all day.

Here are some more pics of Courtney and Erik's big day:

They had the most adorable photo booth

with random props that made us all smile.

Here I am with my Mom and Dad.

Now you see where I get my sense of style :)

kat walk: menswear booties and platform loafers

2011-10-10T17:04:00.000-07:00

I'm totally obsessed with this trend.

Menswear inspired booties

and platform loafers.

When my husband saw them he gasped,

"Ugh! Those are ugly".

I love it!

Go ahead, channel your inner librarian.

It's sexy!!!

I have the Seychelles in my endless.com

shopping cart right now.

Lela Rose for Payless Shoes $54.99

Seychelles Clue $130

Anthropologie booties Capped and Cuffed $158

Christian Louboutin's Selita $995

Jeffrey Campbell bootie on Modcloth $90

J.Crew Paddy high heel loafer $265

Patina

2011-10-08T17:52:00.000-07:00

Patina by MAC

is the name of the eyeshadow I used for this shoot.

I used Shroom on here brow bone

and Phloof in her corners to make her eyes smile.

Patina

Shroom

Phloof!

This is Heather,

HOT mom, wife, and photographer.

This girl is so crazy gorgeous

I wanted to let all that natural beauty shine through.

Makeup was simple.

Hair was sleek.

Photo shoot by Tonya Joy Photography workshop

hair challenge: 12 days done!

2011-10-04T13:44:00.000-07:00

If you missed out on my Hair Challenge

her is a recap and links to all 12 days.

Day 1: hair challenge

Day 2: how to wear a headband

Day 3: how to do loose waves

Day 4: how to wear clip in hair extensions

Day 5: knotted updo

Day 6: haute mess updo

Day 7: high bun

Day 8: faux bob

Day 9: DIY peek-a-boo highlight

Day 10: how to wear a scarf in your hair

Day 11: how to wear your hair to the side

Day 12: high ponytail

Now vote for your FAVORITE.

Or let me know something that you'd like me

to demonstrate in the future!

Thanks for following.

It has been fun and challenging

to avoid my everyday "mom stink".

hair challenge day 12: the high ponytail

2011-10-03T16:45:00.000-07:00

The High Ponytail.

Similar to the High Bun.

The high ponytail I decided to show

sans bangs.

You can use this same method of pinning your

bangs back when you do the High Bun.

Check in tomorrow to see a recap of ALL

12 days of the hair challenge

and vote for your favorite!

hair challenge day 11: how to wear your hair to the side

2011-09-30T16:22:00.000-07:00

How to wear your hair to the side?

I remember growing up in the 80's

and wearing a side ponytail almost daily.

Now that it's 2011 I still want a "side pony"

but may not be able to pull it off unless I'm wearing

leg warmers and Reebok high tops.

Here is a way to get that side do

without feeling the need to wear "jelly bracelets".

For extra credit:

hair challenge day 10: how the wear a scarf in your hair

2011-09-29T15:26:00.000-07:00

How to wear a scarf in your hair day.

Every lady must own a silk scarf.

But what do you do with it?

Here are some of Mama Kat's scarf-in-hair ideas.

All you need is a scarf and a clear elastic.

Let's start with folding your scarf:

My fool proof way to get that scarf to stay in your hair

is to NEVER tie the scarf in a knot,

but instead use a clear elastic to fasten the scarf together.

The elastic will keep the scarf in place tightly,

but gives and stretches so the scarf doesn't slip out of your hair.

How to wear your hair in a ponytail and scarf:

And just a little bonus,

if you don't like to wear your hair up,

here is how to wear it all down with scarf:

A few things to remember about

caring for your silk scarf:

*Only wear you scarf if your hair is relatively clean.

Dirty hair carries oil and product that are harmful to the silk.

*Dry Clean Only!

* Do not spray hair with hairspray once the scarf is in your hair,

do all your styling before you put it on your head.

* If your silk scarf is hand painted or dyed do not get it wet.

hair challenge day 9 - DIY peek-a-boo highlight

2011-09-27T18:04:00.000-07:00

Peek-a-boo highlights

that don't require a visit to the salon.

Be prepared to get a little crafty...

Here is what you will need:

Pick a hair color that will contrast your natural color.

You can even find red, blue, purple, or pink!

Make sure that you are using REAL HUMAN hair.

All the supplies (clips, hair, weave thread)

I purchased at Sally Beauty Supply.

hair challenge day 8 - faux bob

2011-09-26T17:20:00.000-07:00

The one thing I LOVE most about hair

is that it is a living thing.

Changing and growing.

So you haven't changed your hairstyle in awhile,

maybe never,

but this Faux Bob let's you try something

new with out having to commit to a new hair cut.

Here's how:

Cheesy smile not included,

you must provide your own :)

hair challenge day 7: high bun

2011-09-24T17:42:00.000-07:00

I love the High Bun.

It reminds me of a new sleek beehive.

It can be so glam and rocker at the same time.

This is another great style for 2nd or 3rd day hair

when it's a little dirty and greezy.

In fact, the dirtier the better for this one!

This is what you will need:

My hair was a little too short for this

so I actually clipped in one of my extensions at

the base of my ponytail.

Keep your bun flat, round, and loose.

Avoid a tight ballerina bun or

an upside down ice cream cone.

Try this at least once.

It's young and fresh and SEXY!

hair challenge day 6: haute mess updo

2011-09-22T13:18:00.000-07:00

There really is no official name for this updo,

but since I made it up

then I got to name it.

Haute Mess is exactly that.

You make a ratted mess of your hair

and it turns out looking haute couture.

This works great with curled or natural curly hair.

I've used this on brides and prom queens alike.

The more messy it is the edge-ier it looks,

and the more neat you make it the more glam it looks.

Grab a handful of Bobbi pins and

try it!

Here's how:

(I'm using Big Sexy Hair's Spray and Play Harder

with What a Tease)

And there you have it,

one HOT Haute Mess :)

hair challenge day 5: knotted updo

2011-09-21T16:12:00.000-07:00

Day 5 comes to you a little late.

After eating an Advil bottle like it was candy,

I decided it was finally time to see a Chiropractor.

Thanks to Dr. Cho,

Day 5 has arrived.

Thanks to the LARGE knot (pun intended) in my back,

I decided to show you my "go-to" knotted updo.

This is great for greezy hair days

and for looking a little fancy.

All you need is a brush, hairspray, and some Bobbi pins.

1- start by back combing the front of your hair, for a little body.

2 - divide your hair into four equal sections.

3 - take top two sections and tie a square knot

(right over left then left over right)

and secure it with a few Bobbi pins.

4 - take the bottom two sections and tie into a square knot

securing the knot with Bobbi pins.

5 - loop and pin down the remaining hair at the end of the knot,

or leave out for a messy look.

6 - use hairspray to secure any left over fly aways.

If your hair is longer then tie the knot one or two more

times before you pin it.

This updo is especially pretty when the hair has a natural curl,

so if you have curly or wavy hair you can try this

instead of flat ironing your hair everyday.

hair challenge day 4 - how to wear clip in hair extensions

2011-09-18T07:46:00.000-07:00

It's Saturday night.

Girl's Night Out for Mama Kat.

So time to get fancy and get out my clip in hair extensions.

When using clip in extensions make sure the
hair is 100% REAL human hair.
This way you can curl, flat iron, blow dry it, and wash it.
Yes! Wash it!! They get dirty too.
Synthetic hair will easily melt with any contact to heat,
and beside, they're just fake looking.

Here is what you will need:

Here's how to do it:

1 - Start with the clip on extension that is the shortest in width
at the nape of the neck.
2 - Section off the area and clip in the hair piece
on the hair below the part.
3+4 - Let down 1-2 inches of your natural hair
and apply the next hair piece.
5 - Don't put the clip too close to your hairline
so that it won't be visible.
6 - Make sure you don't get hair from the upper section
caught in the clips....
this can give you a major headache.
7 - For your third piece, make sure you have plenty of hair from your crown to sufficiently cover the hair piece.
8 - I like to back comb the top a little
to camouflage the top extension.
9 - This is how it should look when you are done.
The hair should fall like a waterfall.

Here are some suggested retailers for clip in hair extensions:

Head Kandy

Luxy Hair

The Hair Shoppe