Des Moines-based makeup artist, Ivy Boyd, specializes in makeup for weddings, photos and commercial shoots and has done so for nearly 12 years. “I only use and promote cruelty-free products as animals are my first true love; makeup is second.”
Fabulous People
Fabulous People: Mandy Stephenson
Mandy Stephenson is the owner of Des Moines-based April + August Photography, named after the birth months of her two children. “My goal is to create photos that are standalone art as well as a collection of vibrant and joyful images.”
Fabulous People: Jennifer Drayna
Jennifer Drayna is the director of education at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary in Dubuque.
Fabulous People: Luke Jipp
Luke Jipp is the head brewer at Backpocket Brewing, which has locations in Coralville, Dubuque and Johnston. The craft beer destination is known for trying anything from seasonal favorites and classic lagers.
Fab Dads
Dad’s Day is just around the corner (June 18)! We’re celebrating by spotlighting Iowa fathers who are shining examples to their kiddos and their communities.
Fabulous People: Cat Grimsley
Cat Grimsley is the pastry chef at The Hotel at Kirkwood, a luxury teaching hotel that serves as an immersive learning environment for students in Kirkwood’s Hospitality Arts program.
Fab Moms: Iowa
While the superhero women in our lives deserve to be celebrated every day, Mother’s Day (May 14) presents a unique opportunity to shower them with a little extra love. Read on to meet a fab foursome of Iowa moms.
Fabulous People: Shaun Rients
Shaun Rients is the sous chef at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids. In this role, Rients oversees the kitchen and restaurant, The Class Act, within the hotel.
Fabulous People: Joshua Spalding
Joshua Spalding is the executive chef at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids. (Read about Fabulous Iowa’s recent visit to The Class Act Restaurant, the signature dining destination at the hotel.)
Fabulous People: Tricia Rivas
Tricia Rivas is the founder of Trixies Salon & Spa in Des Moines. She is also the founder of the nonprofit Dream Catchers Foundation Inc., which provides free salon services to those that are terminally and chronically ill.