
I’m always so excited to share projects I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating on with talented groups of wedding vendors! This winter wedding inspired shoot was in New Hampshire at the charming rural Bishops Farm Bed and Breakfast and is featured in the very first issue of Well Wed for New Hampshire and Maine! SO…if you’ve [...]
Mar 06, 2013 | Categories:Bridal | Tags: barn, bishops farm bed and breakfast, bridal, candace jeffery photography, connecticut makeup artist, country, ct makeup artist, jcf events, makeup artist, new england, new hampshire, rustic, tweed river video, vermont, wedding, winter | Leave A Comment »

Ad campaign 2012 for bridal designer Matthew Christopher. As seen in Martha Stewart Weddings and The Knot.
Feb 20, 2013 | Categories:Bridal, d.d.~The Artist | Tags: ad campaign, bridal, bridal gowns, connecticut makeup artist, couture, ct makeup artist, dd nickel, Jacklyn Greenberg, JAG Studios, makeup artist, Matthew Christopher, photography, wedding, wedding makeup artist | Leave A Comment »

The sweet summer wedding of Annie and Andrew was recently featured on 100 Layer Cake…an inspirational blog celebrating…celebrations! The setting for their wedding was the Jonathan Edwards Winery…what’s more romantic than that! To check out the full wedding with all of it’s personal, heartwarming details….click here! And to help make the dream day come true, [...]
Jan 02, 2013 | Categories:Bridal | Tags: 100 layer cake, a polished plan, bridal, Connecticut, connecticut makeup artist, ct makeup artist, everthine bridal boutique, hana floral design, jenny packham gown, jonathan edwards winery, makeup artist, michelle gardella photography, summer, vintage, wedding, winery | Leave A Comment »

Lions…and models…and bears….oh yea baby! Nothing says photoshoot like fierce fashion, fierce taxidermy. all in a pretty fierce loft space…..Ummm…Did I mention I love my job?? Photographer: Adrien Broom Set Styling: Kristin Meyer Hair: Walter Porta and team of W Salon
Nov 07, 2012 | Categories:d.d.~The Artist | Tags: adrien broom, animals, ballerina bun, connecticut makeup artist, ct makeup artist, d.d.Nickel makeup studio, dd nickel, hair stylist, new london antique center, nyc makeup artist, phhotoshoot, photography, smoky eye, taxidermy, W Salon, walter porta | Leave A Comment »

One. of. my. favorite. shoots. For many reasons, really….I think the photos speak for themselves. I am in love. But it was also one of my favorites because it happened kind of on the fly and for no other reason than, we all just wanted to have fun and…be creative…just for the sake of being [...]
Sep 09, 2012 | Categories:d.d.~The Artist | Tags: A Modern Garden, Carla Ten Eyck, connecticut makeup artist, ct makeup artist, ct photographer, d.d.Nickel makeup studio, Datura, jim altieri vintage cinema, makeup artist, ophelia | Leave A Comment »

I love what I do. And I MORE than love doing what I do with photographer Adrien Broom and crew. Her vision, creativity and skill as a photographer astound me every time. These shots are part of her ongoing Day Dream series based on the vivid imaginations of children. If you haven’t had a chance to [...]
Sep 03, 2012 | Categories:d.d.~The Artist | Tags: adrien broom, clouds, connecticut makeup artist, ct makeup artist, d.d.Nickel makeup studio, day dream, dd nickel, dreams, imagination, nyc makeup artist, photograhy, photoshoot | Leave A Comment »

A deserted beach, lots of pretty gowns and a whole lot of crazy raccoons….that was our day of shooting in this location in sunny, sexy Costa Rica. Just one day of many opportunities to shoot in this magnificent place for Stay in Costa Rica on the luxury resort of Los Suenos, a truly spectacular [...]
Jul 25, 2012 | Categories:Bridal, d.d.~The Artist | Tags: beach wedding, bridal makeup artist, Carla Ten Eyck, connecticut makeup artist, Costa Rica, d.d.Nickel makeup studio, datura a modern garden, destination wedding, jim altieri vintage cinema, Jubilee Events, los suenos, metal mermaid, mmh marketing, MMH Marketing International, Stay in Costa Rica, The White Dress by the Shore | Leave A Comment »

Costa Rica…filled with adventure, stunning landscape, friendly people….and pretty houses…lots of pretty houses. And we shot in a few of them. Here is one of the majestic homes on the Los Suenos Resort. There were breathtaking views from every corner…plus an infiniti pool…..um, what’s not to like about that? So…if you’re looking for a little [...]
Apr 10, 2012 | Categories:Bridal, d.d.~The Artist | Tags: A Modern Garden, bridal makeup artist, Carla Ten Eyck, casa marlin, connecticut makeup artist, Costa Rica, ct makeup artist, d.d.Nickel makeup studio, Datura, destination wedding, destination wedding makeup artist, infiniti pool, Jubilee Events, makeup artist, makeup artist ct, makeup artist in costa rica, mmh marketing, Stay in Costa Rica, The White Dress by the Shore, vacation homes, vintage cinema | Leave A Comment »

Congratulations Talia and Jeremy! There were married at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven, Connecticut. Don’t you just love the carousel? All of the charming photos were captured by photographer Carla Ten Eyck. And be sure to check out their fantastic vintage inspired engagement shoot on Carla’s blog….click here! Talia’s hair was styled by Cheryl [...]
Apr 01, 2012 | Categories:Bridal | Tags: bridal makeup artist, Carla Ten Eyck, carousel, Connecticut, connecticut makeup artist, ct makeup artist, ct photographer, d.d.Nickel makeup studio, karma salon, lighthouse point park, makeup artist ct, New Haven, nyc makeup artist, vt makeup artist, wedding makeup | Leave A Comment »

There are some days and some shoots that stand out among the rest and this day and this shoot was BY FAR one of them….a most memorable day! Photographer Adrien Broom was shooting for her ongoing project based on the rich imagination of children. Enter….the gorgeous animals of Ray of Light Farm. All rescues, they [...]
Mar 15, 2012 | Categories:d.d.~The Artist | Tags: adrien broom, bridal makeup artist, connecticut makeup artist, ct makeup artist, d.d.Nickel makeup studio, kristin meyer, nyc makeup artist, pocket wizard, ray of light farm, W Salon, walter porta | 2 Comments »

So…this project actually started as a beauty and fashion story I was putting together with photographer Jacklyn of JAG Studios for the GUESS blog. If you’ve been following along, I’ve been blogging for them for a bit….you can check out their fashion and lifestyle site here! And because one of the stories is about layering [...]
Mar 08, 2012 | Categories:d.d.~The Artist | Tags: Beneath the Gown, bustier, connecticut makeup artist, corset, ct makeup artist, d.d.Nickel makeup studio, JAG Studios, lingerie, makeup | Leave A Comment »

So, if you know me even a WEE LITTLE bit, you should know that nothing tickles my fancy more than making someone up like someone else….especially if the someone else is a sexy, saucy celebrity of days gone by. Enter…my friend Candice Coppola of Jubilee Events. It was her birthday, and what better way to [...]
Mar 06, 2012 | Categories:d.d.~The Artist | Tags: 1960's makeup, brigitte bardot, connecticut makeup artist, ct makeup artist, d.d.Nickel makeup studio, Jubilee Events, makeup artist ct, nyc makeup artist, raw photo design, vintage makeup | Leave A Comment »

Geisha makeup? Uh…yeah…sure….I’m up for that! White face paint, thick brows and a few unexpected shades of eyeshadow. …you know….yet another day at the office! This shoot was with friend and photographer Adrien Broom….make sure you take a peek at the rest of her work…it’s BEYOND magical…. Photographer: Adrien Broom Hair: W Salon Styling: [...]
Mar 02, 2012 | Categories:d.d.~The Artist | Tags: adrien broom, connecticut makeup artist, ct makeup artist, d.d.Nickel makeup studio, geisha, makeup artist, makeup artist ct, New Haven, W Salon | Leave A Comment »

I’m so excited to share this gorgeous, pink champagne, bubbly, fancy fete editorial shoot for Bliss Celebrations Guide…. Not only did our work find it’s way onto six pages on the inside of the book (more images to share later from the other shoot featured in the mag) but this shoot also made the cover. [...]
Mar 01, 2012 | Categories:Bridal, d.d.~The Artist | Tags: beauty shots, bliss celebrations, Carla Ten Eyck, connecticut makeup artist, coral pheasant stationery and design, ct makeup artist, d.d.Nickel makeup studio, datura a modern garden, editorial, Jubilee Events, makeup artist, New Haven, nyc makeup artist, The White Dress by the Shore | Leave A Comment »

So this was a first. This year, under great duress, and chronic stress, I was forced to watch the Oscars on my laptop, propped up on the bar of the airport “pub” in Terminal E. Yep. Classy. But what’s a girl to do? I had to watch. Now, if the bartender had been kind enough [...]
Feb 29, 2012 | Categories:Beauty & Style | Tags: Academy awards, beauty, connecticut makeup artist, ct makeup artist, d.d.Nickel makeup studio, emma stone, glenn close, jennifer lopez, makeup artist, makeup tips, meryl streep, michelle williams, Oscars, oscars review, red carpet, rooney mara | Leave A Comment »

So….we’re fresh off of the Grammy’s and I’ve been pondering a bit, as I’ve been known to do, on what else…beauty. My first thought as I was watching the Red Carpet Sunday night was, “S-NOOZ-z-z-E…..Where’s the freak show, yo?” No grand entrances in gilded eggs, no gowns made of strategically placed leftover strips of fabric, [...]
Feb 16, 2012 | Categories:Beauty & Style | Tags: amy winehouse, beauty, connecticut makeup artist, ct makeup artist, d.d.Nickel makeup studio, etta james, grammys, inner beauty, makeup, makeup artist, New Haven, nyc makeup artist, whitney houston | Leave A Comment »

You never know where you’ll find inspiration and how a shoot will come out until you really get in there and get involved. This happened totally on the fly with friend and photog Jacklyn Greenberg of JAG Studios, just for creativity’s sake and the nooks and crannies we found to shoot in that day were [...]
Feb 07, 2012 | Categories:d.d.~The Artist | Tags: BAR New Haven, Beneath the Gown, boudoir photography, bustier, Connecticut, connecticut makeup artist, ct, ct makeup artist, d.d.Nickel makeup studio, dd nickel, Jacklyn Greenberg, JAG Studios, josie jolon, lingerie, makeup artist, makeup artist ct, new york, nyc makeup artist, photoshoot, sexy | Leave A Comment »

Costa Rica….yep…as you know, it’s without a doubt one of my favorite places! I fell in love on our first trip there and my fondness grows everytime I think about it. It’s magical, exotic and comfortable all at the same time and if you’re into adventure, this is your place. Our day started in a [...]
Feb 05, 2012 | Categories:Bridal, d.d.~The Artist | Tags: Buzz Media Company, Carla Ten Eyck, Connecticut, connecticut makeup artist, Costa Rica, ct bridal makeup artist, ct makeup artist, d.d.Nickel makeup studio, datura a modern garden, dd nickel, flowers, jaco, Jubilee Events, makeup, makeup artist, makeup artist ct, married in costa rica, photography, photoshoot, puntarenas, rain forest, Stay in Costa Rica, The White Dress by the Shore, videographer, wedding, wedding gowns, wedding in costa rica, wedding vendors | Leave A Comment »

Well now….I’ve been waiting to share these for some time! And what a better day than this snowy morning….I wish I had wings to fly somewhere far, far away…and warm! It seems that Tinkerbell tat on my back just isn’t doing the trick. A girl can dream:) In any case, this was a project I [...]
Jan 21, 2012 | Categories:d.d.~The Artist | Tags: adrien broom, connecticut makeup artist, ct makeup artist, d.d.Nickel makeup studio, English Building Market, fairys, makeup artist, nyc makeup artist, orange lipstick, W Salon, walter porta, wings | Leave A Comment »

Congratulations to Danielle and Ramsey! They were married in Connecticut in a fantastic fall fete designed by Jubilee Events. All of the yummy details from the day (including candy apples:) were photographed by photographer Raya Carlisle and the whole shabang was just featured on Ruffled blog….click to see more! And ..hmmm….the beautiful bride looks a [...]
Jan 21, 2012 | Categories:Bridal | Tags: community, Connecticut, connecticut makeup artist, ct bridal makeup artist, ct makeup artist, d.d.Nickel makeup studio, Jubilee Events, nbc, raya carlisle, raya photography, ruffled blog, rustic barn wedding, wedding | Leave A Comment »

Award shows. They make me giddy….giddy like a five year old the night before Christmas. The movies, the red carpet, the gowns, glitz and glamour. I love everything about it and to be completely honest, I don’t really know why. The only reasonable explanation I can come up with is…I’m a dork. A film dork, [...]
Jan 17, 2012 | Categories:Beauty & Style | Tags: angelina jolie, beauty, charlize theron, connecticut makeup artist, cover girl, ct makeup artist, d.d.Nickel makeup studio, Golden Globes, Loreal, makeup artist, makeup tips, maybelline, neutrogena, red carpet, revlon, rooney mara | Leave A Comment »

Ah, the infamous smokey eye. Somewhat elusive, always aspirational, and just like the hunt for a perfect pair of jeans or remotely comfortable brassiere, sometimes hard to achieve… without a professional anyway. (enter “bra whisperer” and any number of TV personalities that tell us what to wear… or not.) And here’s what I love about the [...]
Jan 01, 2012 | Categories:Beauty & Style | Tags: connecticut makeup artist, ct makeup artist, d.d.Nickel makeup studio, eyeshadow, makeup artist, makeup tips, nyc makeup artist, smokey eye, style confessions | Leave A Comment »

What do the Boston Tea Party and 1940′s Newsboys have in common? Friends and photographers Justin and Mary Marantz….one look at these portraits and their talent speaks for itself, but in addition to being great folks and photographers, they’re also generous teachers and share their vast knowledge and experience with other photographers in their “Walk [...]
Dec 14, 2011 | Categories:Bridal, d.d.~The Artist | Tags: connecticut makeup artist, ct bridal makeup artist, ct makeup artist, ct photographer, d.d.Nickel makeup studio, justin and mary marantz, makeup artist ct, nyc makeup artist, photography workshops, style me pretty, vintage makeup looks, vt makeup artist | Leave A Comment »

So, Ludwig van Beethoven (yeah…that guy who makes good classical music) also penned a few (or more) love letters to his lady friend Antonie…and one of the more infamous of them ends “Ever Thine, Ever Mine, Ever Ours”. Even Carrie and Big had a Ludwig van moment on Sex and the City. Timeless sentiment and [...]
Dec 05, 2011 | Categories:Bridal, d.d.~The Artist | Tags: ambiance chic designs, bohemian, bridal gowns, bridal makeup artist, celebrity makeup artist, chelsea tyler, chic, Connecticut, connecticut makeup artist, ct bridal makeup artist, ct makeup artist, d.d.Nickel makeup studio, ethereal, everthine bridal, goldan lamb buttery, makeup artist, makeup artist in ct, New Haven, nyc makeup artist, rustic, vt makeup artist, wedding | Leave A Comment »