All Dolled Up Senior Stylist Heather had an amazing time helping beautiful Bride Amanda get picture perfect for her Wedding Day! Amanda was a super fun Bride and enjoyed every minute of her pampered experience. We love making Brides happy and wish Amanda and her new hubby all the best, xo.
I met Lindsay last Summer after she had a horrific Bridal Trial experience at a salon downtown. She was obviously a little nervous and after her first experience so I wanted to make sure she felt super pampered and comfortable. Finding a makeup artist for your wedding can be a daunting and stressful task. We want our Brides to leave the studio feeling excited and relaxed about booking with All Dolled Up Studio.
Lindsay left her trial with a renewed excitement about her wedding day. We laughed, chatting about big day and came up with the perfect look. On her wedding day Lindsay was as cool as a cucumber…even after having to deal with place setting mishaps and last minute issues. Daniel Ha from D’Soleil Studios was on hand to get shots of all the primping and pampering before the Ceremony. She looked beautiful and had a great time getting “all dolled up”. I’m so glad I had the chance to meet Lindsay and Jason. They were such a sweet couple and I felt lucky to be a part of their special day!!!
Valentine’s Day is only days away…get ready to make your sweetheart swoon with these adorable Valentine’s Day treats!
I love Philosophy’s “Falling in Love” Spray Fragrance and this new one just in time for V-Day doesn’t disappoint. It’s soft and sweet, and has a hint of grapefruit and vanilla, very subtle. Philosophy.com $42
Bobbi Brown’s “Peony” Blush gives your cheeks that perfect pink flush…obcessed! Bobbibrowncosmetics.com $24
We heart this adorable gift set from Philosophy. Candy Heart Flavoured Body Wash, Shampoo and Gloss. Philosophy.com $22
This sweet smelling perfume by Aquolina will leave you smelling irresistible. Beautymark.ca $49
Give your lip something to pout about. Fabulips by Bliss is the perfect pick me up for your pucker. It cleanses, plumps, exfoliates and softens. Sephora.com $45
These Sweet Tart inspired pastel polishes are the perfect accompaniment for your Valentines Day outfit.
Benefit’s “I’m glam…therefore I am” is the perfect pick me up to give your skin that instant glow. Benefitcosmetics.com $36
I was recently living and working in London, UK and was lucky enough to have the chance to work with some really cool people on some pretty exciting projects. Shooting a music video alongside well-renowned Photographer and Director, Richard Stow, and Film Editor Mark Relf . It was a typical day in England…rainy, foggy and pretty darn chilly, but the keen members of Glass City Vice were up for anything. Glass City Vice is an amazing band based out of Brighton UK. They have a super fresh alternative rock vibe, finding influence in such bands as Death Cab for Cutie and Manchester Orchestra. I had loads of fun doing hair and makeup for the band and their model Elouise…despite the bone chilling cold. Stay tuned as I’ll be posting their newly released video that I worked on “Limelight” soon!
Makeup and Hair by Danielle West-All Dolled Up Makeup & Hair Studio
Directed and Filmed by Richard Stow http://richardstow.com
Filmed and Edited by Mark Relf http://markrelf.com
{Vancouver,BC} – January 24, 2012 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding Marketplace, is excited to announce All Dolled Up Makeup & Hair Studio has been selected to receive the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2012 for Beauty & Health!
The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top local wedding vendors from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism within the wedding industry. While many industry awards are selected by the organization,All Dolled Up Makeup & Hair Studio was selected based on its stellar reviews from past newlywed clients.
All Dolled Up Makeup & Hair Studio is recognized as part of the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire local vendor community, comprised of over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout the United States and Canada. The Bride’s Choice Award recognizes the best local wedding vendors across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on their overall professional achievements throughout the past year.
“WeddingWire is thrilled to honor the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “Since the launch of the Bride’s Choice Awards™ program four years ago, thousands of outstanding wedding professionals have been recognized by the bridal community for their supreme service and dedication to the wedding industry. It is with great pleasure that we congratulate All Dolled Up Makeup & Hair Studio for their continued professionalism and commitment to enriching the wedding planning experience for engaged couples.”
We are happy to announce that All Dolled Up Makeup & Hair Studio is one of the very best Beauty & Health within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites 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. Thanks to their positive feedback we were able to receive the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ for 2012.
For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/all-dolled-up-makeup-hair-studio-vancouver/8d8d23cf7a82b8f3.html.
New Years Eve is all about the Glitz and Glamour…so don’t shy away from adding a touch of sparkle to your Holiday look tonight! I love adding an extra helping of drama to my New Years Eve Makeup, it’s the perfect excuse to let loose and have a little fun with your makeup. Everything about NYE screams “over the top”, why should your makeup be any different? Adding a little twinkle to your eyes with products like M.A.C’s Gold Glitter will give your look more of a whimsical fee; your eyes will sparkle with each bat of your lashes. A good rule of thumb is to pair this look with a soft nude lip, your eyes should take center stage.
Living in London has been great for picking up new style tips and tricks. Everyone has their own unique sense of style and they’re not afraid to share it. Fancy dress parties are just one example of how the Brits love being over the top when it comes to dressing up for a night out. I have been recruited to one such party this year and look forward to going all out and adding a little shimmer to my look. Check out a few of my most coveted looks for NYE parties this year.
This look makes me cry is so damn sexy! Add some crystals to the bottom of your eye, using tweezers and some lash adhesive. Balance out this look with think winged out liner and some dramatic false lashes…love love love!
For a dark, sultry look this NYE try going a little retro with a deep smokey eye and vampy red lips.
This look is stunning. I love how it looks slightly messy but gorgeous at the same time. This look is not for the perfectionist, but will get loads of attention! Keep your skin and lips fairly nude to achieve the best results.
This look is perfect for those brave makeup mavens out there. The best way to achieve this look is to apply the glitter to a set of false lashes before applying to your eye. I’ve brushed my false lashes with a gel mixing medium, try MAC’s, and then carefully dipped them into glitter. Allow the lashes to set completely before applying to you lids.
*To achieve any of the looks above a good tip to keeping your glitter “on” your eye, and not “in” your eye is to apply a light lip gloss to your lids before carefully applying your glitter with a flat brush.
Happy New Year! xoxo
Summer Weddings are my absolute favourite…and Kim and Gareth’s Rustic Barn Themed Wedding did not disappoint. Pete Brennan from One Earth Photography took full advantage of the down home style setting at the barn Abbottsford. I loved all of Pete’s creative, chic shots, it was so hard to choose just a few to share with you here. I was so happy to have the help of one of All Dolled Up Studio’s Senior Stylists, Tracey Le. Tracey’s gorgeous hair and makeup creations on one of Kim’s Sister’s and Mother was done beautifully…this girl kicks some serious butt in the studio and I’m thrilled to bits to have her on my team!
Upon first meeting Kim, Gareth and their gorgeous baby girl Clodagh, I was immediately struck by how sweet they were. Kim is not only gorgeous, but incredibly nice. On her wedding day she was so calm, relaxed and clearly overjoyed by her upcoming nuptials to hubby-to-be Gareth. It was really amazing to be a part of their special day together as a family.
Pete Brennan’s photos are some of my favourite because he really captured all the key ingredients of this unique barn themed wedding in his images. I loved the image of Kim in her beautiful white dress shot against the bright red barn door , and Kim and her sister’s laughing uncontrollable all whilst playing in the grassy field, so pretty!
I’ve asked some friends and recent clients what their biggest beauty dilemma was…what do you struggle with most when getting yourself “All Dolled Up”. Most of you replied that you are constantly searching for the perfect mascara…join the club.
Finding that perfect mascara can be like searching for “The Holy Grail” of beauty products. There are literally hundreds of choices out there…lengthening, thickening, plumping, curling, nourishing, clear, black, colored…the list goes on and on. So how is a girl supposed to pick the perfect one?
The most important thing to remember is that everyone is different, so finding the right mascara means finding out what works best for YOU. I’ve put together a basic list to help you narrow down the perfect mascara.
MASCARA TIPS AND TRICKS:
If you’re looking for a mascara that promisses to add lots of Length for all those Butterfly Kisses than always look for a long slender brush. The long, slender bristles slip between lashes easily, allowing for maximum length with very few clumps.
All Dolled Up Favs:
Loreal double Extend Tubes
Kevyn Auccoin Volume Macara- Sephora
Benefit They’re Real Mascara- Benefit Cosmetics
Loreal Voluminous
Blinc Kiss Me Mascara- Sephora
If you’re looking for a great Mascara to add lot’s of extra Volume and Drama for those Saucy night out on the town, then reach for a mascara with a nice fat brush. The fatter brush plumps and thickens your lashes.
All Dolled Up Favs:
Loreal Voluminous
MAC Haute and Naughty Lash- M.A.C.
Max Factor Calorie 2000
Covergirl Lash Blast
We can’t talk about Mascara without discussing the different types of wands:
Curved Wands: Curl and lift your lashes from root to tip.
Long Straight Wands: Designed to cover each lash evenly.
Hour Glass Shaped Wands: Creates a wide eyed look by lengthening the inner and outer lashes.
Rubber Bristled Wand: Rubber bristles help to prevent clumping. They come with longer sparse bristles to add length and separate and short tight bristles to add volume.
Lash Comb Wands: These brushes really help to separate lashes and remove any clumps. They are great for adding length to already thick lashes.
I hope these recommendation have helped to narrow down the great Mascara debate.
Happy Shopping Dolls, XOXO
As I sit here enjoying a nice cup of tea and biscuits (I am in London after all) I suddenly realized…it’s already November, which means, it’s already Wedding Booking Season. Where have I been? Oh yeah, I know, I’ve been off gallivanting around Europe, exploring new trends, working with new clients, but mostly, enjoying some well-deserved time off after the Summer Season.
Without fail each year November is the beginning of the chaos that becomes Wedding Season. Almost all of my bookings for the year take place right now…it’s crazy and exciting all at the same time. I love meeting all my new clients, hearing about each and every dress, venue, and hair accessory…it’s why I love what I do!
This year is shaping up to be even busier than the last and I can’t wait to get started. I couldn’t possibly do it all though without my amazing team of Stylists helping me out along the way. I can’t even tell you how many makeup artists and hair stylists I’ve interviewed in Vancouver over the past year…it was a grueling process that I don’t wish to repeat anytime soon. But, out of all the stress and hair pulling, I managed to wrangle up an killer team of super talented artists that love what they do just as much as I do. Each and every one of my stylists have been painstakingly handpicked by yours truly to represent my studio because they are some of the best in the city!
Picking a makeup artist for your Wedding isn’t an easy task. We strive to make each and every moment of your special day a memorable one…from choosing the perfect look for your perfect day, to feeling pampered and stress-free, but most importantly, we want to have fun…because it’s a party and you’re the STAR!
So let the bookings begin…
Bri was such a lovely Bride, not to mention completely stunning! From day one she was just the sweetest girl, it was such a pleasure helping her get ready for her special day.
We had an early start on a pretty rainy day…but nothing could stop this beautiful Bride from smiling all morning long. Bri was having such a great time with her friends and family, it was obvious she was going to have an incredible day ahead.
Seeing Bri in her dress and handmade birdcage veil took my breath away, she looked absolutely gorgeous!
Congrats to Bri and her new hubby!
