Her story goes like this.…after 15 years in television and a second child on the way she relocated to Bay Head from New York looking for a quieter life. She opened her fabulous children’s store and as her experience in the clothing industry grew, moved on to become a personal wardrobe stylist for adults. Deciding this was her future career, Linda closed Gigglefish and went back to school. Additional training at FIT, NY Image Institute and the Global Imaging Group helped to hone her skills and build her client base.

Along with personal styling she now works as an Area Development Manager for a fabulously fun, lush line of women’s clothing, called ETCETERA.  Purchasing clothes from or with her is so much fun, she has a unique style and likes to move you into a territory that you may not be so comfortable with at first but will thank her for after!

Our business relationship has been a great success — she introduced Hartshorn Portraiture into the Bay Head area. We have shot her gorgeous family several times and we look forward to spending time with “our summer friends” every year when we return in Bay Head.

Here is the news! She is looking to hire fashion friendly women in upscale towns in New Jersey…positions are very part time and highly flexible. If you have an interest or know of someone who will please contact her at info@alldolledupgf.com.

Megan Carnahan is one such lady. Tucked away on First Street in Hoboken, Luxe Face & Body is a beauty junkie’s paradise. Inside you will find a collection of indie and niche beauty and accessory brands.  As the owner of Luxe, this mother of two year old Dylan is always on the hunt for new, independent lines.  Every single item is tried and tested by the product savvy staff.  At Luxe, it is not about trends; it’s about quality.  “I truly believe in the products we carry; they’re part of my everyday regimen.” Explains Carnahan.

When she became pregnant two and half years ago, she sought out more natural and organic products. And It is these lines that became the focus of this modern apothecary boutique.  “I knew I could find healthy alternatives without sacrificing glamour,” states this makeup artist and mother.  Brands such as Suki, Juara, W3LL People, Karma Organics, Nuxe, Baby Bear Shop, Ecoya and Alison Raffaele are some of the natural and organic lines you will find at Luxe.

I regularly shop at her store to stock up and during a make over Megan set me up with simple make up routine. After years of being scared of eyeshadows, I now embrace and have fun with them and love using the organic skin lines, Suki Lemongrass Cleaner is addictive! If you visit you will notice the saying she has in her store; “She believed she could so she did”, very simple and profound, I plan to share it with my girls! One more thing.… I have to mention her windows which change with the seasons…so stylish and creative.

With Spring in the air, Megan has been kind enough to offer mothers who mention Hartshorn Portraiture an appointment for a free Mom Mini-Makeover.  The makeup artists at Luxe will show you products that multi-task and have your beauty regimen down to just 10 minutes.  Looking to “green” your beauty routine?  Luxe has natural alternatives that will satisfy the eco-conscious ladies…or the eco-curious.  Beauty shouldn’t be a burden.  With the right tips, products, and tools…every woman can be her own makeup artist.

Luxe was in March 2011 Beauty issue of “WWD”…in the shopper stalker section and will be featured in the April 2011 edition of  “Time Out New York” which hits stands on April 15th.

Luxe Face and Body
158 First Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 222‑2472

www.luxefaceandbody.com
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