The Southern Suite: Organic Wed Photoshoot in Manitoba
NOV 15I’m excited to share with you today a beautiful photoshoot courtesy of a group of talented vendors from Southern Manitoba, collectively known as the “Southern Suite”. It’s organic goodness at it’s best, filled with boho details, natural arrangements and wood-grained stationery. Some of the ‘ingredients’ used in the bouquet (apples, berries & succulents) should inspire [...]read more
DOs and DON’Ts Of Bridal Hair
NOV 14It’s been three years now since I left the world of hairdressing. I specialized in wedding hair and I still dabble, so I thought I’d share my thoughts on hair for “the big day”. DO Be Yourself You want your groom to recognize you as you walk down the aisle, don’t you? If you’re a low-maintenance, [...]read more
Chic Black & Silver Wedding Inspiration
JUN 23Just how gorgeous is this next photoshoot? It’s shoots like these that make this job so much fun to work on each and every day. Styled by Rachel A. Clingen Wedding And Event Design, the combination of silver, black and white florals just ooze modern sophistication. Working with some amazing vendors (photography by Purple Martini [...]read more
New Gown Looks from J. Crew
JUN 08I am totally loving the latest wedding gown designs over at J. Crew. They’re simple, understated and SO perfect for a modern bride. Not interested in ordering dresses online or going down to the States to search for a dress? Consider “alternative” collections such as Nicole Miller & Jenny Yoo and always consider bridesmaids dresses [...]read more
Red Riding Hood Photoshoot
APR 22Before I sign off for the weekend, here’s a jaw-dropping Red Riding Hood photoshoot sent over by Carissa Woo Photography. It’s too beautiful to miss. The details are endless and there were so many fabulous vendors were part of this stylized modern event. I wish I had all the room to show you every last [...]read more
Wedding Hair: Braided Bangs
APR 18Good morning! It’s a total hair day because it’s been a while. I’ve always been a fan of braids in wedding hair because they add a bohemian touch that’s oh-so-pretty. I especially love the look of braided bangs..here’s some ideas to inspire you for your wedding days! {images: zimbio}read more
Let’s Wrap this Up!
FEB 11My favorite word of the week…friday! The fantastic people over at LOULOU magazine sent over a peek at their first-ever special issue dedicated to weddings! Click the images to see them in a larger format. As well, I know I said this already on my facebook fan page, but I want to thank you all [...]read more
Golden Globes Hair Inspiration
JAN 21Anyone catch the Golden Globes on Sunday night? I know a lot of you end up watching because you want to get hair inspiration. So for those of you who missed it here are two hair trends that I definitely saw. Swept up bangs with tied back waves. Long hair left down with soft waves. [...]read more
Add Some Colour!
OCT 08Happy Friday! I first off want to congratulate my dear friend Manda and her husband Shaun who welcomed their baby boy Nolan to the world yesterday! I’m soooo happy for them! Well, it’s thanksgiving weekend and the peak wedding season has come to a close. But I know a lot of you are still planning [...]read more
Modern Vancouver Bridal Session
SEP 23I hope you’re all having a fabulous week! I’ve got a stunning bridal session for you today by Robyn Michelle-Lee Photography, based out of Vancouver, BC. This session is understated, yet it’s totally modern with the bold, large necklace paired next to a strapless Alfred Angelo lace gown. I can’t get over how much I [...]read more
Global Inspiration – Vanidades
JUL 29I always say that I have the best readers in the world! I met Gilkana, who lives in Bolivia, through Wedding Obsession when it first started and she’s kept in touch with me ever since she’s been planning her wedding. She surprised me again with some scans from the newest Vanidades issue, a wedding magazine [...]read more
Updo Inspiration
AUG 12This one is for you Mel! Here are some updo images for inspiration. In my opinion, it’s always nice to have the bride’s hair distinctly different than the bridesmaids. This can either be done by adding a single flower, hairpiece or taking on a completely different hairstyle. I think the hairstyles below of Kate Beckinsale [...]read more
The Ponytail.
AUG 05Pull back your hair and show us that pretty face! And for those who want a modern ponytail for daily wear, here’s a great video (sorry..guess this isn’t helpful for those with shorter hair!) {images: one two three four}read more
A Modern Bride
JUL 29Carefree..yet so chic. {images: one: brides, two: oncewed, three: brides, four: theknot}read more
Styled Chignons for Inspiration
JUN 23I had a look at the recent hairstyles on the runway for 2009 ready-to-wear and found one resonating trend: chignons. Whether ornamented with accessories or kept neat and simple, all these low chignons were paired with slicked back hair and plenty of hairspray. While I’m not always a fan of stiff hairdos, it’s comforting that [...]read more
Braided Beauty
JUN 17Braids create an ethereal and bohemian look that’s perfect for a bride who is a laid back beauty. It’s best paired with a grecian/draped wedding gown or one with an empire waist. I love it because it adds dimension to hair, especially when you have highlights. Beautiful! {Image sources: one: cosmopolitan scan – two – [...]read more
All Eyes on Penelope
MAY 19I’ve got to say that I wasn’t blown away by the gowns displayed on the red carpet at this year’s Cannes Festival! However, if I had to choose one gown and one look that I found stood out, it would be the always beautiful Penelope Cruz. She wore a violet grecian inspired gown to the [...]read more
Back to Old Hollywood Glamour
APR 15With all the buzz of birdcage veils among brides today, it seems as though the look has now transcended to the red carpet. At the premier of the movie Grey Gardens, actress Drew Barrymore was head to toe old Hollywood glamour, wearing a vintage nude-colored Alberta Ferretti gown, birdcage veil with jewelled hair pieces, and [...]read more
DIY Flower Barrettes
MAR 22I subscribe to the ‘craft of the day’ section of martha stewart and though I’d share the do-it-yourself crepe-paper flower barrettes with you. I think they would be cute accessories for your bridesmaids or flower girls. Check out the site for a video which will help you visualize the process! What you will need: Double-sided [...]read more
Your Modern Day Hepburn
MAR 04{Hepburn Image: 43things} {Hepburn Image: Beautiful Muslimah} The iconic hairstyle worn by Audrey Hepburn in the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s is a classic. I have yet to see the movie (horrible, I know…) but regardless, I love her style. Brides who are looking to channel Hollywood’s Golden era can opt for the volumized french twist [...]read more
Grammy Fashion & Hairdos
FEB 09Amidst all the crazy Grammy fashion from last night, there were a couple standouts. Take for example, Katy Perry & Kate Beckinsale who both channeled ‘glam’. Zooey Deschanel & Audrina Patridge (not liking this hairstyle – it’s reminding me of a half-princess leia) Miley‘s formal hair and drop down earrings & Katy Perry‘s pink lipstick [...]read more
Hair at the 15th Annual Sags
JAN 25Here’s a bunch of looks you might find useful in your hunt for the perfect hairstyle – courtesy the celebrities arriving at the 15th Annual Sag Awards. I spy plenty of updos with waved fringes paired with dropped earrings. {images: E!}read more
Thoughts on Red Lips
JAN 05{photo: Oakstream Photography} In my opinion, nothing makes a bride in stark white stand out more than cherry stained lips. I mean, look how stunning she looks! Although, I hate when people talk about makeup as though they are trends that come and go, because it creates the false pretense that just about anything can [...]read more
Soft Bob your Hair Regardless of Length
DEC 30{rosario dawson’s soft bob – image from celebstyle} A big trend on the red carpet this year has been the ‘fake’ bob of soft curls. For girls with long hair, this is a great way to take the hair off your shoulders without getting rid of any volume, style, or elegance. This romantic, yet modern [...]read more
Star Style: Charlize Theron’s Elegant Look
DEC 28The makeup you choose for your wedding day affects how you look and how you feel. I remember for my graduation, I made an appointment with MAC and was completely unprepared for what I wanted. I ended up HATING my make-up and it’s still one of the things that stands out in my mind when [...]read more
Floral Accents for Your Hair
DEC 16It’s been a chilly -25 degrees celcius these past few days and I’m finding it so hard to focus on anything remotely important (like studying for my university exam). So as a treat I’d rather browse for some new inspiration wedding-wise and came across some of Jennifer Behr‘s most recent bridal accessories hair collection. I [...]read more
Knot it Up
NOV 27One way to style up your wedding hair in an updo is to knot it up. The hair looks like a piece of art and it has a regal feel to it. The knots look best when you have two tones in your hair color. {images: from the knot.com}read more
Hair: Vintage Chic
OCT 27I found this vintage hairstyle that would go perfectly with a 20′s bridal outfit. Here’s how to get this very polished look (courtesy Real Simple): Step 1 Blow-dry hair with a round brush to create smoothness and a little volume. Make a side part and section off that part of hair to the opposite ear, [...]read more
Soft, Romantic Hair – How To
SEP 17Lauren Conrad, a star on the reality hit show The Hills, looked quite radiant at the MTV Video Music Awards, thanks in part to the work of Warren-Tricomi L.A. stylist Christine Symonds who gave her a soft and romantic hairstyle. I think this would work really well for a laid back summer wedding. But keep [...]read more
