Interviewing the Dreamer - Vanity Haus

 

Make-up Artist Jessica Diaz

 Wondering what is Vanity Haus?  Well here's my interview with the lovely and talented ladies of Vanity Haus.  Read about who they are and what this beauty team can do for you!

What is Vanity House?

Vanity Haus is striving to change women's beauty routine, it feels like now a days it's more of a chore, we want to make it more of an environment of luxury and an enjoyable experience. Somewhere that we can bring back female camaraderie.

 Hair Stylist Bethy, working a photo shoot

How did you come up with name Vanity Haus?

We threw a lot of things around for a while but just couldn't decide on anything. We wanted it to feel cozy and comfortable, almost as if you were at a girl friends house. And we wanted it to be versatile enough where we can really take it anywhere that our lives and creativity lead us.

When did you establish Vanity Haus?

All three of us were working at a new salon at the time, we were all really excited about the change that we thought it would bring. It seemed like it was going to be more than just a regular salon experience. A few months down the line we started to realize that it was the same old salon routine. It was like any other place. We had all been toying with the idea of starting a blog together or something similar for a while and from that and our experience at this place we just thought bigger.

Who's idea was it to team up with each other?

We're all just really awesome and why not! jk

 Are you guys friends?

Sometimes … yeah, we're bffs

 Have you always wanted to be a make-up artist? Hair artist, etc.?

I think we all had different career plans when we were younger.  Jess wanted to be a vet. Only for dogs… (lol)  But none of us seemed to be able to get our creative needs met by any of those plans.  Life just threw us in this direction and we have never looked back!

What kind of training or schooling have you ladies had in your field?

Bethy attended Paul Mitchell the School.  She's worked at high end salons and does a lot of freelance work in print, runway and film.  Jessica graduated from the Make Up Designory and has also worked on set as a freelance artist, in major beauty retailers and in a salon setting. Her product knowledge is impressive!  And I Alex, am currently working on my marketing and business degree.

Do you guys travel? Are you willing?

Absolutely!

  

What look is your favorite to create?

Bethy:  We all have a different style, which is why it's so much fun to work with each other.

Jessica:  Alex likes to do crazy out of the box stuff, I like classic and vintage, really feminine looks, but then I like doing goth too! I just want to throw red lipstick on anything. And Bethy makes everyone's hair sexy.

 

Jessica working a photo shoot

Where do you guys see each other in 5 years?

In 5 years, we hope to be a household name.

Who would be your dream celeb to work on? And why?

Well Jessica has a MAJOR crush on Chris Hemsworth.

  

What is the hardest thing you've come across in your field?

Egos! Jk. We're very new in the business so we haven't been hit with anything too crazy, but I'm sure there will be plenty of make or break situations. 

 Bethy

What inspires you?

Everything and anything. Our families, our friends, color, texture, seasons… anything.

What has been the craziest moment in your career so far?

Realizing how much support and love we have around us while starting this whole thing. There is one person in particular who has taken it upon themselves to push us, encourage us and guide us. We love her and appreciate her more than we can express. We feel so blessed.

  

In your wildest dreams where do you see Vanity Haus featured?

Vogue, the fashion Bible!

Well Darlins, how would you like to get a complimentary mini make-over by these ladies?!  Join us on November 17th (2012) at Melissa Velia's 1st Pop-up Shop and you'll have the opportunity to get dolled up for your Saturday night affairs by Vanity Haus!  Time is limited so we recommend making any appt. to be seen by one of these talents gals.  Simply email us at m.velia@melissavelia.com with a time (11:00am - 2:30pm) you would prefer and we'll confirm it before the days end.  For all the other Pop-up Shop details click here 

If your interested in working with Vanity Haus or have a special event you'd like them to doll you up for, contact them at vntyhaus@gmail.com

The Good, The Bad

Hello loves,

Have I been M.I.A again?  I know, what can I say, duty calls. Running a boutique, owning two clothing labels, being a mother of two, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a friend...are you getting the picture here?  I can finally acknowledge to myself that my plate is way to full.  After months of feeling a little tug on my heart, that it might be time to take a big break from my career, I came to a conclusion.  It wasn't easy to make this decision and the Lord only knows if I will stick to it.  It's funny because as much as I tried to fight what I felt in my gut, God made it very clear to me.  So with a peace beyond understanding, I will be taking the Spring 2012 season off.  My Fall 2011 collection is scheduled to launch later this year, it will then be followed by my Fall 2012 collection in March of next year.  Meanwhile, I will be focusing on a new chapter in my personal life, and maybe....just maybe....it's time to start writing that little book of mine.  Never the less.....the blog must go on!  So I hope you continue to check back here and share with me in my journey.

So here at last are the highlights of the launch party.  What can I say, that day started out banging and ended with a huge thump.  In business, you'll always have the good and the bad.  Here are my favorite photos from the night.

Fashion Blogger Aimee and I

Designer Marialia and I

Model Christa and I

Family love

Thank you to all who came out that night. It really meant so much to me, it will not go forgotten.

xoxo!! 

Banging Trunk Show

Hello Darlins! So much to blog about, so little time!  I'm sorry I never got a chance to blog about my recent photo shoot.  It was truly a lot of work, with its ups and downs but over all it worked out great thanks to an amazing team.  Check the blog, According To Aimee for some behind the scenes of my photo shoot!

Moving on, this past weekend was busy busy for me too.  I had a trunk show for my boutique and the launch party for M.Velia, my new label.  So not to overwhelm ya, I thought I'd share on the trunk show first.

chu-lacouture.com

For those of you who don't know, I own an online boutique that caters to woman and to what I now know, men too.  I started this little shop almost 3 years ago, to help fund my clothing line.  What started out as something that was just going to be a means to a knew beginning, turned out to be a huge successes.  Today Chu-La Couture Boutique not only sells "statement pieces" all around the world but host trunk shows and benefit trunks show all around California.

This past Saturday was one of our fabulous shows hosted at the posh Rockwell VT restaurant and bar.  Not only is this place a chic little venue to eat at but their food is amazing!

The trunk show was a get success, thanks to this fabulous venue, our kind waiter, our fashionable host, chic guest and of course these....

Mimosas. I only had one. For one must always stay professional.

Here are some more photo highlights of the event!

If your interested in hosting a Chu-La Couture trunk show and getting rewarded for it, email us at shop@chu-lacouture.com or if you'd simply like to attend a trunk show follow us on Facebook or Twitter for all the latest!

Special thanks to, Rosie Barreda