Style Me Pretty’s Little Black Book

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2014 is already off to an amazing start for All Dolled Up Studio. Not only are we still beaming over the success we had in our 2013 bridal season, but we have been invited to join Style Me Pretty’s exclusive Little Black Book of the Best Wedding Vendors! I am literally bouncing off the walls with excitement over this! A representative from Style me Pretty contacted me in early December and asked if I would be interested in being on their coveted vendor listing for Makeup and Hair in Vancouver…I had to pinch myself, it was such a true testament to all the hard work we’ve put into building All Dolled Up’s reputation over the years, I was beyond honored. Style Me Pretty is like the Vogue of the wedding world and being invited to join their prestigious list of vendors has always been a goal of mine.

Style Me Pretty is known as one of the premier wedding resources for brides looking for stylish and savvy wedding ideas. They have been a constant source of inspiration not only for my clients, but for me as well, and now I can actually say that All Dolled Up Studio is a part of the SMP family! The Little Black Book is exclusive only to vendors that have excelled in their industry and lived up to the SMP standards. It’s always flattering to be recognized in the wedding world by your peers; but Style Me Pretty is known for being very picky about the vendors they showcase in their Little Black Book, which is what makes this achievement all the more memorable. Style Me Pretty explains their LLB best when they say, “Style Me Pretty’s Little Black Book is a highly edited collection of wedding service providers from mom & pop boutiques to a-listers. Bottom line, these vendors are the best of the best.”. We are tickled pink to be a part of such an amazing collaboration of multi-talented professionals in our industry!

Last year, one of our weddings was featured on Style Me Pretty, and now we are honored to be on their list of best wedding vendors! You can also check our our vendor listing HERE

D xo

Creme de la Creme Giveaway!

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We are so excited to announce that All Dolled Up Studio will be one of the exhibitors at this years Creme de la Creme Wedding Showcase at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver on November 3, 2013 and we are giving away 10 TICKETS. If you would like to be one of the lucky brides to attend this coveted show than please follow us on FACEBOOK by “LIKING” our page and posting a comment with your upcoming wedding date. Winner’s will be selected on Saturday November 2nd, 2013 by 12pm.

Not only are we featured at our very own booth, but we will be the exclusive makeup artists and hairstylists for Bisou Bridals Fashion Show. We are excited to be offering makeup demo’s to Bride’s all day long, as well as a prize draw and an early booking bonus for new clients.

Vancouver’s premiere bridal show, Crème de la Crème Grand Wedding Showcase, returns for its ninth year on November 3, 2013 at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver. CRÈME DE LA CRÈME raises the standard of wedding shows with an unmatched haute couture fashion show, trendsetting designs, and showcase of products and services that convey style, artistry and excellence. Don’t miss this exclusive event.

Date: Sunday, November 3, 2013
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver (791 West Georgia Street)
Tickets: $45 per person, online at www.cremedelacreme.ca

We hope to see you there xo!

Chic Vancouver Wedding

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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

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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

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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

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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.

info@alldolledupstudio.ca | 778.838.4628

Graduation Makeup and Hair Vancouver

Glamorous Hollywood Waves How-To

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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

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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!!!

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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!

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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.

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