I have always been a huge lipstick fan and thanks to Mad Men, old fashioned lippy (rather than gloss) is definitely making a comeback. Rich matte lips looks sexy and modern and a long-wear formula is just the ticket for your wedding day. On that note, let me introduce you to the latest and greatest product from François Nars, NARS Pure Matte, a collection of six perfect matte lipsticks ($30 each) in shades ranging from nude to ruby. Read the rest of this entry »
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Bridal Beauty Picks: Lips
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Bridal Emergency Kit Essential: Teeth Whitening Pen
One thing you can’t forget to organize is your bridal emergency kit. This includes items you may need on the big day like floss, blotting tissues, safety pins, deodorant and Tide-to-Go (read the full list of items here). Another essential we think you’ll want to include in that kit comes from a new brand of teeth whitening products — Love that White Smile — created by Canadian cosmetic dentist Dr. Jonathan Shainhouse. Read the rest of this entry »
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Bridal Beauty Picks: Face
You probably aren’t doing your own wedding day makeup (but if you are having a destination wedding you just might be…), but you are probably definitely glamming up for all those pre-event parties and who has time for fussy makeup? Well if you are like us and time is of the essence in your life, you need to get your hands on the hot-of-the-press Joe Fresh Style Five Minute Face Palette ($20). Read the rest of this entry »
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Bridal Beauty Picks: Skin
I have an enviable job in that I get to test-drive a lot of great beauty products and this week I’m dedicating my posts to some of my new favourites, all of which would make an amazing addition to your bridal beauty kit. First up, I’ve got a skin savior that will magically erase any signs of sun damage or acne inflammation. Read the rest of this entry »
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Wedding Belle: Sparkling Cinderella
Bride: Caryn Suderman
Wedding Date: June 26, 2010
Wedding Location: Steinbach, Manitoba
Wedding Style: Caryn dazzled in a princess gown with a bustier style top and a full ball gown skirt. Beautiful beading and lace covered the gown and a sweetheart neckline played up her femininity. Caryn’s blond locks were pulled into what she calls a “loosey goosey updo” and a silver and pearl headpiece adorned her head. Matching with this headpiece, Caryn wore simple pearl earrings that were her something borrowed from a friend and a delicate silver necklace that kept the focus on her Cinderella gown. Caryn’s pretty look continued as she was dolled up in light pink eyeshadow and lip gloss. She wore glittery purple heels with a silver sparkle that had a flirty bow on the side, which also matched her deep purple bouquet. Her bridesmaids wore the same shoes in black and had a similar updo, but chose their own bridesmaid styles.
The Look: Gown, Stella’s Bridal Galleria (stellasbridal.com). Hair accessory, Boutique Unique (boutiqueunique.ca). Makeup, Provici (provici.com). Shoes, Roberto Vianni at Sterling Shoes (sterlingshoes.com). Reception, Steinbach Mennonite Heritage Village (mennoniteheritagevillage.com).
All photography courtesy Photographer Chronicles (wix.com/kiprawk/Photographer-Chronicles). Read the rest of this entry »
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Pretty Polish
Butter London Muggins—love the name!
I have been away from the office for a wee bit and coming back today my desk was full of mail, packages and amazing beauty surprises. I’m due to paint my nails tonight and I will be testing a cool new shade sent to me by the lovely Adele Chan from Blank Communications who does PR for Vancouver’s BeautyMark. Butter London’s Muggins ($17 at beautymark.ca) is a lilac-meets-grey tone that’s so on trend for late summer/early fall. Read the rest of this entry »
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Shine-Free Foundation
If you’re doing your own wedding-day makeup, one of the things you need to invest in is a good foundation for your skin type. According to Wanda Longo, international communications director for CoverFX, who gave some amazing beauty tips (along with Dee Daly and M.A.C.’s Jane McKay) for those of you doing your own wedding-day makeup, that normal to dry skin types should use a liquid or cream, while oily skin types should use powder. For those of you who fall in the normal to dry category, one foundation you should consider is Lancome’s new Teint Idole Fresh Wear. Read the rest of this entry »
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Quo Celebrates 10 Years
Did you know that Quo beauty is celebrating 10 years? You’ve probably seen this Canadian cosmetics company in Shoppers Drug Mart, which is because they helped to develop it. In celebration of their decade of beauty, Quo will be launching a limited edition entitled Quo Couture, full of richly coloured eyeshadows, a new moisturizing foundation, pretty glosses and for the first time nail lacquers. We’re loving their Perfect Polish in the pale pink shade Sugarcoat ($10) for your hands. Read the rest of this entry »
