Flawless Face By Vera

Hollywood waves by Hairstylist • San Francisco • Bay Area • Bridal Expert, makeup by Vera Marit ✨

Effortless glam, features enhanced, never overpowered, and a long-lasting finish that stays beautiful all day.

I almost canceled this. I almost missed a night of good friends, good music, and a few hours where my mind finally went quiet and I just lived.

Two years in a row, I sent the invitations - and then cancelled it.

This year I was about to do it again. There was a loss in our family. There was the anxiety that never really leaves.

Staying home felt safer. Another quiet weekend, the same as the last one, and the one before that.

I didn’t have the courage to celebrate myself. Then Ghazal Farman 🦌 said no. “Not this year. I want to celebrate you no matter what!”

And so we gathered. It was better than any therapy. Now looking back I can’t believe I could have missed such a great time 🤯

Sometimes your mind is too tired to choose joy. That’s when the people who love you choose it for you. Let them.

You matter. Your feelings matter. Your birthday matters.
Ghazal, thank you for not letting me disappear this year as well ❤️

I’m still catching up on replies, but I’ve read every message, every comment. Thank you for remembering me and filling my birthday with so much love. 🤍

🎷Great jazz performance at Mr. Tipple's Jazz Club

35 → 36 🥳

35 was full of laughter, tears of happiness also challenges & burnouts, still peaceful and full of family.

Lots of work, not much flying for a reason, but California turned every road trip into a mini vacation. We finally made it to the Hollywood sign, and my son’s dream came true right there. ✨

It was a year of big shifts. A new era began, and some of it I’m keeping just for me. Read between the lines if you like 😉

My community showed up for me in ways I never expected. People flew in from other states just to get glammed up by me 🥹
I’m humbled, grateful, and so moved by your love. ❤️

Parties, concerts, live shows… and cozy nights at home, perfect balance.

Every year I feel hotter. 😜 The More wrinkles - the more confidence. 🤪 Just kidding, I have no wrinkles 😝
Ok-ok, I just want aging to be fun, and I plan to keep it that way.

Here’s to 36. Still young, still wild, still me. 💋

FUN FACTS ABOUT MY CHICAGO DESTINATION WEDDING 🤍

#1 — We actually met in Minnesota. Back then I glammed up Anna as a bridesmaid ☺️
Years later she flew me from California to Chicago for her wedding. ✈️

#2 — She didn’t remember the makeup.
She remembered how she felt about makeup & my energy.

Your ideal makeup isn’t necessarily the makeup that is trending/instagramish.
It’s the makeup that matches the woman you already imagine yourself to be.

#3 — The black liner + red lip situation. ❤️

Apparently, black liner and a red lip are very much her.

We didn’t even have to discuss it. She trusted me to deliver exactly what she envisioned.

There was only one tiny problem…

I DIDN’T BRING A RED LIPSTICK. 😁

Out of everything I could have packed for a destination wedding, red lipstick was the one thing I never thought I’d need.

Of course, we solved that situation very quickly, and she wore that red lip EXACTLY as she imagined it.

Chicago was a dream.

Perfect weather.
An incredible bridal team.
A beautiful bride.
And memories I still haven’t gotten enough of.

Happy anniversary!

Your Pinterest bridal vision deserves to become real. 🤍
You dream it, and Hairstylist • San Francisco • Bay Area • Bridal Expert and I will take care of the rest.