Chic Vancouver Wedding

I just loved being a part of this Chic Vancouver Wedding.  Nothing excites me more than getting to work with fabulously talented photographers.  When Clare and I met last year about her wedding I couldn’t stop gushing about how much I loved her photographer-Kristy Ryan of Blush Wedding Photography.  I could tell right away that Clare’s bright and cheerful personality was a perfect match for Kristy.  Clare was not only ridiculously beautiful, but she was super funny and smart to boot!  Here is a selection of pictures from Clare and Robin’s Chic Vancouver wedding at Brix in Yaletown…I also threw in a couple shots from Clare’s engagement session, also shot by Kristy, makeup and hair by Principal Stylist Danielle and assisted by Lead Stylist Lead.  You can find more images from Kristy’s Blog.

 

 

Makeup Monday: Coloured Mascara

Coloured mascara is back on trend again this Spring and I have to admit, I really do  love this look.  I don’t know that I’d make a habit of wearing blue mascara on a daily basis, but every once and awhile it’s a pretty nice little pop of colour.  There are tons of shades to choose from , hot pink, tangerine, lavender, aqua and yellow.  I love how wearing electric blue on my lashes makes my brown eyes really stand out. And the best part? This look is perfect for those who think they’re horrible at blending eyeshadows but still want to rock eye makeup.

If you’re looking for a more wearable, natural look, then try layering your mascara.  Top a pop of coloured mascara over top of your usual black.  This will give your lashes more of a highlighted look as opposed to having solid colour.  For a bolder, more daring look, try applying a lash primer before your coloured mascara.  This will make the colour look much more vibrant.

There are so many different brands out there right now, but I LOVE Blinc Mascara, or Kiss Me Mascara as it was previously called.  Blinc mascara comes in different colours now and still comes off in little tubes-which I absolutely love.  No more rubbing, scrubbing or black panda circles before bed.  A little warm water and these little tubes of mascara just slide straight off-it’s genius.

Would you try colored mascara? Share in the comments below, or tweet us at @dolledupstudio.

D xo

Stylish Easter Inspiration

I’m so excited to feature some Stylish Easter Inspiration.  The images associated with Easter make for fun fashion prints, jewellery and accessories. I’ve rounded up items adorned with bunnies, chicks and butterflies to help celebrate the season,  from a stunning spring-time inspired makeup look to whimsical butterfly shorts and an adorable bunny pattered sweater. Shop these themed pieces below and tell me what you’ll be wearing this weekend!

1. Spring Makeup| The Model Backstage
2. Twisted Hairstyle | The Beauty Department
3. Bunny Love Ring | $48.73 Vera Meat
4. Katie Bunny iphone 5 Case | $50.81 Marc By Marc Jacobs
5. Easter Cupcakes | Original Cupcakes
6. Butterfly Shorts |  $65 J.Crew
7. Speckled Nail Polish | Illamaqua
8. Bunny Sweater | Topshop
 

Graduation Makeup and Hair Vancouver

Graduation Season is quickly approaching and the team at All Dolled Up Studio would love to help make this experience even more memorable.  Book your Graduation Makeup and Hair package with one of our talented stylists  and we’ll make sure to celebrate your latest achievement in style.  Don’t have time to come in to our studio-no problem!  All Dolled Up is a mobile Makeup & Hair Service for all your beauty needs-so sit back and relax as we help you to put your best face forward at your Graduation.

$90 for a full Makeup application, including false lashes for those that want to add a little extra glamour.

All Hair appointments are $80 regardless of the style.

If you want to make sure you look absolutely picture perfect than make an appointment for a full Hair & Makeup application for $145 or $155 with Lashes.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEW FACEBOOK FANS

Our Facebook page is packed full of beauty tips & tricks, trends in fashion, makeup reviews and updates about what’s been going on in the studio.  We want you to gain access to all of our latest updates so we’re offering an additional $10 off of our Graduation Makeup and Hair Packages just for LIKING our Facebook Page.  That’s right!  To be eligible for these additional savings make sure to click on the “LIKE” button and comment on our wall with the promo code GRAD2013.

Click HERE to head to our Facebook Page now!!!

Remember:  This offer is only good until April 30th 2013, so call or email us now to book your appointment.

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Graduation Makeup and Hair Vancouver

Glamorous Hollywood Waves How-To

This year is all about the classic Veronica Lake inspired waves-not only on the red carpet, but for Brides too.  Nearly all of my clients have been requesting this glamorous do and I couldn’t agree with them more.  In fact…I’m planning on donning this stunning look for my own wedding this coming June.  It’s timeless, carefree and uber romantic-the perfect look for any bride-to-be!

Since we are all dying to steal this on trend look I decided to put together a super easy how-to that you can try out at home.

What you’ll need:

-Medium barrel curling iron
-Heat protective Spray-I love Kevin Murphy’s Damage Manager Spray
-Hair clips to section off hair
-Large paddle brush
-Setting Spray- I love Moroccan Oil’s Medium Hairspray
 

STEP 1: Create an exaggerated side part on one side of your hair.  Lightly spritz the hair with a heat protectant spray and separate the hair into three sections.  Create two sections in the front from the crown of the head to just behind your ears, clip to the side.  The last section is made at the back of the head.

STEP 2:  Start separating 2 inch sections of hair and wrap around the barrel of the curling wand away from your face.  Carefully remove the wand from the heated section and clip in place before it unravels.  Repeat all over the head until the curls are neatly set with the clips.  Now chill-go do your makeup, listen to some tunes, answer emails…whatever you need to do, but wait at least 15mins while these babies cool down.

STEP 3:  Now that your locks have cooled, gently remove the clips from each curl and let them fall loose.

STEP 4:  Using your paddle brush, gently brush out your curls being careful not to over do it.  Lightly brush each curl until it begins to take shape into those beautiful bouncy waves.  The curls around your face should begin to create that classic s-shaped wave.  A good tip is to lightly spray your paddle brush with some setting spray so that it keeps the curls in place without leaving them sticky.   If you want to keep all the hair to one side a really simple solution is to twist a section of hair from your ear towards the larger section of hair where your side part lands-keep this twist down at the nape of the neck-use bobby pins to secure into place and spray lightly.  Then voila-perfectly simple hollywood waves!

D xo

 
 

Review of Elabloom’s Nourishing Facial Oil

Look what this lucky girl found in the mail yesterday!!! As most of you know, All Dolled Up Studio is working towards using only natural, organic skincare and we’ve been on the hunt for the best products.

Introducing Elabloom!  Created by like-minded friends, Tamara and Jane from Toronto, Ontario ,this Canadian born natural skincare line does not disappoint.  I think we’re all becoming more aware of what harmful ingredients sneak their way into our skincare these days.  I have recently become much more conscious of what I slather on my face and body every day and as a result I’ve taken steps to cleanse my bathroom cupboard of these toxic products.

Elabloom is comprised of 12 pure plant extracts-that’s it!!  No fillers, no parabins, no sulphites, no chemicals, period!  This little bottle is packed full of natural goodness with ingredients like avocado, jojoba, camellia, rose hip and lavender.  It not only has the prettiest packaging; which admit it girls-we care about how cute the labels are, but it’s packed with nourishing ingredients that leave your skin feeling super smooth and dewy.

Most of you know that I’m tying the knot this June.  I haven’t been doing much to “prepare” myself for the big day, but I have been super strict about my skincare regime to ensure that my skin is looking as fabulous and dewy as any blushing bride-to-be should look.  I can honestly say that using natural skincare products has definitely improved the appearance of my skin-I’m a total believer.  Getting my adorable little samples of Elabloom in the mail yesterday had me skipping to bathroom where I proceeded to apply a few drops of this luxurious oil to my freshly cleansed face.  Wow!  This silky smooth oil just melted into my skin leaving it feeling super hydrated.  Oh, and the scent…it’s so pretty!  I can’t really explain it any other way-it was floral, and fresh…soothing.   I didn’t even feel the need to apply my moisturizer afterwards…but that’s the beauty of Elabloom.  You don’t need an arsenal of products at hand.  Elabloom’s nourishing oil can be used as a moisturizer, serum and an eye cream, all in one!  How fab is that!

I’m excited to continue with this product to see the long term results.  So far so good.  I woke up with dewy soft skin and can honestly say I felt different when I looked in the mirror.

Elabloom can be purchased online for $48CAD: Elabloom.com  You can also purchase their cute little sample sizes for only $12CAD.

D xo

Valentine’s Day Giveaway!!!

Love is in the air, and All Dolled Up Studio is feeling extra generous. To show just how much we love u we’re giving away a free Valentine’s Day makeup & hair session to one lucky new Facebook fan. Your complimentary appointment will be held on February 14th-so start planning your fabulous night out!

Here’s how to enter:

1.) Follow Us– Like our Facebook page HERE. Follow us on Pinterest HERE, Twitter (dolledupstudio)  or Instagram (alldolledupstudio)  for additional entries for each follow.

2.) Share – Share the link to our Facebook Page and post with your friends on your wall:http://facebook.com/alldolledupstudio

3.) Comment-Leave a post comment telling us about your best Valentine’s Day.

4.) Wait – We’ll be picking one winner by midnight on February 13th, 2013. Winner will be picked at random and announced the morning of the 14th. You must complete all 3 steps to be eligible-we’ll be checking 😉

Bonus: Every day that you share our link on your page you will earn 2 extra chances to win-yeah!

Good Luck,

D xo

We won WeddingWire’s Brides Choice Award again!

Weddings, Wedding VenuesAll Dolled Up Makeup & Hair Studio, Best Wedding Beauty & Health in British Columbia - 2013 Bride's Choice Award Winner

 Vancouver, BC – January 17, 2013 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading online wedding marketplace, is thrilled to announce that All Dolled Up Makeup & Hair Studio has been selected as a winner of the

prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards® 2013 for Makeup & Hair in Vancouver BC!

The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top five percent of wedding professionals in the
WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism.
All Dolled Up Studio’s selection as a Bride’s Choice Award 2013 winner was selected based on the positive experiences expressed by past clients on WeddingWire, the world’s largest wedding review site with over one million reviews. While many industry awards are given by the host organization, the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards® winners are determined solely based on reviews from real newlyweds and their experiences working with All Dolled Up Studio.

The WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards® 2013 are given to the top local wedding vendors in more than
20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on professional achievements
from the previous year. Award-winning vendors are distinguished for the quality, quantity, consistency and
timeliness of the reviews they have received from their past clients. As a Bride’s Choice Awards winner, All Dolled Up Studio is highlighted within the WeddingWire Network, which is comprised of over 200,000
wedding professionals throughout the United States, Canada and abroad.

“Each year, WeddingWire looks forward to celebrating the success of the top-rated wedding professionals
within the WeddingWire Network,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “Now in its fifth year, the Bride’s Choice Awards® program continues to recognize the elite wedding professionals who exemplify a commitment to quality, service and professionalism. These businesses were chosen by our bridal community for their responsiveness and dedication to their clients over the past year. We are honored to recognize {Enter Your Business Name} for their impressive achievements within the wedding industry.”

All Dolled Up Makeup & Hair Studio is thrilled to be one of the top Makeup & Hair in Vancouver, BC in the WeddingWire Network of sites, which include leading wedding sites such as WeddingWire, Project Wedding, Brides.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire. We value all of our clients and truly appreciate the positive feedback that helped us earn the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards® for 2013.

For more information about All Dolled Up Studio, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today here.

To learn more about the Bride’s Choice Awards®, please visit www.WeddingWire.com/brides-choice-awards.

About WeddingWire, Inc.
WeddingWire®, the nation’s leading marketplace serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only
online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For
engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 reviewed wedding
vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers. WeddingWire also offers a comprehensive suite
of online planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge.
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New Years Eve Makeup & Hair

Ring in the New Year Looking Fabulous!!!

 

The amazing team at All Dolled Up Studio will be taking appointments all Day on December 31st to make sure we can accommodate all of your exciting New Years Eve party plans.

We want you to look unforgettable when you ring in the New Year and because of this we are offering our makeup & hair packages at a discounted rate for New Years Eve bookings only. 

$60 for a full Makeup application from one of our talented stylists, including false lashes to make sure you look glamorous.

All hair appointments are only $60.

If you want to make sure you look absolutely jaw dropping when you ring in the New Year than make an appointment for a full Hair & Makeup application for $100. 

Unsure of what look to do?  Just let our experienced team of talented stylists help you choose the perfect look for your rockin’ night in or out!

SPECIAL OFFER FOR ALL OF OUR FABULOUS BRIDAL CLIENTS

To show you how much we love working with you we are happy to offer you an additional $10 off of your New Years Eve Appointment.

CALL NOW TO BOOK YOUR HAIR & MAKEUP APPOINTMENT AND LOOK FLAWLESS ON NEW YEARS EVE! THIS IS ONE OF OUR BUSIEST DAYS OF THE YEAR, SO PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE AS SPOTS FILL UP QUICKLY FOR THIS HOLIDAY.

info@alldolledupstudio.ca | 778.838.4628

Kelly and Tosh’s Pretty in Pink Wedding

I am so excited to post pictures from Kelly and Tosh’s gorgeous wedding-I love all the pink!!!  Kelly was referred to me by one of my past clients, Heather and I couldn’t have been happier to help this super cute bride-to-be plan her perfect wedding day look.  She is not only adorable, but hilarious.  My senior stylist Carla and I had the pleasure of helping Kelly and all her bridesmaids get ready and the entire morning was filled with laughter.  I have to say that the most memorable moments that morning came from Kelly’s Grandma…I have never laughed so hard, she was beyond hilarious.  I can’t share all of her brilliant comments that morning, but that lady sure has some spunk, I love it!  Kelly looked stunning on her wedding day, everyone was so excited and thrilled to be a part of her special day, it was obvious her wedding was going to be an amazing event.  Check out her beautiful photos.

D xo