Claire Mackey
About Claire
Claire is VIP Bachelorette's marketing expert, and one of our party hosts. Clients rave about Claire’s easygoing attitude and her patience in hosting large parties and accommodating each one of her party guests. Claire’s determination to offer clients expert venue recommendations has achieved her numerous positive reviews from emails to Yelp reviews. Claire has hosted small groups of five to large groups of 55.When Claire is not busy going to school full time she helps the staff in the office, and assists with marketing of the company. Claire has become the person to know downtown when you need to be walked into a nightclub VIP style.
Posts by Claire:
- Don’t sweat the small stuff! There are always going to be a few bumps in the night. Just remember there is a VIP party host provided for you! Let them worry and you have fun with the bride-to-be.
- What the bride doesn’t know won’t hurt her. Make the night as worry free for the bride as possible and keep things under the table. It will all work out and VIP is here to make sure it does.
- Stirring up drama usually does not help. There are usually conflicting personalities within parties. Remember that the night is not about anyone except your best friend who wants one last night to have fun. The time to start drama can wait for another day.
Different Ways to Look Fabulous at a Bachelorette Party
VIP Bachelorette is excited to be working with Brie Aarin Makeup for all the new and exciting beauty and skincare tips. Brie Mazz, Founder of Brie Aarin Makeup, is a licensed esthetician and makeup professional. Brie has been doing makeup for special occasions for over a decade. As a licensed esthetician, Brie knows how to make your skin look and feel radiant throughout any event.
Brie works with brides and bridesmaids, doing makeup on location the day of the event. Specializing in makeup for bridal & wedding parties, her exceptional work shows in pictures that will last a life time, while her customized approach creates unforgettable moments that people, families, and friends share together.
Here are some tips from her to make your bachelorette party dazzling.
Nars Lip Gloss in Turkish Delight
Be ready to pucker up! Turkish Delight is a toned down shade in order to draw attention to more prominent features, such as your eyes, which will be more dramatic. It will still give your lips the “attention” they deserve.
Blotting Paper by Bobbi Brown
Blotting paper is a must-have that can be used before, during, and after to eliminate oils from skin and reduce shine. These are essential to beautifying the photos taken to capture the night. This will help make the pictures show your natural beauty all night long.
MAC Eye Shadow
Chose a fun highly pigmented shadow of the color of your choice. Experiment with a color you wouldn’t normally try, be daring and try something new.
MAC Lashes
This is your time to be dramatic. Don’t be shy! Go big with some full lashes that adds length and volume for a more dramatic look.
Diorshow Waterproof Mascara in Black
This mascara brings out your eyes even more by marrying the fake and real lashes together, achieving an even fuller look. Waterproof mascara will keep your mascara on your lashes and not running down your face.
Victoria’s Secret Sexy Body Bronzing powder
This luxurious product is a must-have for beautiful sun kissed looking skin. Lightly brush bronze on the areas you wish to accentuate.
“Beauty Begins with Brie Aarin Makeup” -Brie Aarin
Stay tuned for more beauty articles, but in the mean time become a fan of Brie Aarin Makeup. Just go to www.facebook.com/brieaarinmakeup and click “LIKE” to learn all the latest and greatest makeup and skincare tips. Or feel free to check out her website at www.thechicagomakeupartist.com.
DetailsHow Do I Choose a Wedding Guide for the Bride To Be?
Planning the components of a wedding is a dream for little princesses across around the world. What they do not know is how much work planning a wedding is. There are a lot of different elements that go into planning the dream wedding. This can be overwhelming. A simple website and magazine can help and best of all it won’t cost you an arm and a leg! Windy City Celebrations Magazine is a FREE magazine that gives you advice on how to make your wedding beautiful and affordable. The magazine provides readers with a variety of vendors ready to help with needs for any type of event. The articles provided include guides on saving money and questions to ask that particular vendor you will be meeting with.
Deyra Mercado, the magazine’s founder and editor says;
We target brides and those who are hosting special events. The magazine has informational articles including articles that help consumers save money & tips on choosing photographer, entertainment, limo services etc.
The magazine can be found online at www.chicagobridalmagazine.com. The website is also a helpful tool to help you plan your big day! Let Windy City Celebrations help you celebrate the happiest day of your life!
DetailsBoudoir, Boudoir!
Boudoir Photography provided by Jessica Chapman. A well known Boudoir photographer in Illinois
Choosing an unique wedding gift can be difficult, especially if the bride is a sister or best friend. Bridesmaids always want to give a gift the Bride will always remember, and it seems boudoir photography is one of the newest and hottest gifts of the season! Most photographers include photo albums and prints which makes Boudoir Photography a great gift for a bride, and a perfect gift for the groom.
Jessica Chapman, a renowned Boudoir photographer in the Illinois area, and newest addition to the VIP Bachelorette team says:
“I did not hire professional models for these shoots. These women, all naturally beautiful, are wives, mothers, neighbors and career holders.”
Not only can the bride have fun being flirty, but there is also group boudoir where the bride a friends can “take the journey from self consciousness to self revelation together” states Chapman. It creates a unique bonding experience among girlfriends and gives the bride a chance to show her flirtacious, sensual side.
Q and A with VIP
What do most girls wear?
This usually depends an individual comfort level and photographer, but we recommend that girls bring something that makes them feel sexy. It is also a good idea to bring different outfits to mix and match, however some of the best items to bring are accessories, especially your engagement ring! Jessica of VIP, allows the option of bringing 3 lingerie choices to a shoot.
Who takes the photos?
Some photographers specialize in boudoir photography, and others have boudoir as part of their business. Either way the photography will be provided by a professional- the difference is that a boudoir photographer might have more props or sets that you can use. Jessica explains “As a photographer who has ventured into the world of boudoir photography, my goal is to make the subjects as comfortable as possible, and to adhere to a style of boudoir that is sexy and fun, yet classy and respectable.”
Where are the photos taken?
Photos can be taken in studio, hotel or even at home. The decision is between the girls and photographer.
When can sessions be scheduled?
Many brides diet and do a workout regime to get ready for the big day. Taking boudoir photos about a week or two before the wedding would be a great way to show off that hard work. It would also be a great way to kick off wedding festivities.
Who can help choose the package that is right for my Bride?
The VIP Bachelorette staff can assist with any questions regarding the photography shoot, package, or pricing.
For bridesmaids, family members, and close friends who are uncertain about the wedding gift for the newlyweds, getting something from a list on some registry won’t cut it. These days, girls are giving gifts that will last a lifetime. Consider boudoir photography as an option. It is a fun and flirty gift that will always be valued and that will hold significance in a new bride’s life now, and in the future.
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It’s My Party and I’ll Cry if I Want To
We all know the song by Leslie Gore, “It’s My Party.” VIP wants to help you make your party as cry free as possible. Let VIP help you plan the perfect party with barely any bumps in the road. Planning a bachelorette party is stressful and the person who is planning it can become overwhelmed. We have seen everyone from the Maid Of honor to The Mother of the Bride taking on this chaotic yet exciting task. We have also seen some major meltdowns during the party. We are sure you have heard the stories; the bouncer has an attitude, the limo driver missed a turn, it took five minutes for the girl at the counter to find a name on a list. While this may seem silly to most, the person who planned the party may find these small gaffes to be a disaster!
Follow these tips and give the bride to be a night to remember!
One last thought. Have fun! This will be a night to remember, might as well make it a positive one!
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