After working with Alyssa Lau and transforming her hair to the most amazing yellow color I was excited to work with her and the team on an editorial shoot for her New Classics site. Check out the photos, shot by Zach Ayotte, in action here and see the behind the scenes video below! Photographer: Zach Ayotte Model: Anica Neiman from Mode Models Styling: Alyssa Lau Video: Eric Yun Hair/Makeup: Stefanie Carlson
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We are so thrilled that Madison and Shay’s wedding has been featured in the latest Blush Magazine issue. You can purchase the magazine at stores across Canada as well as view the feature online! They also had an amazing wedding video created by DC Brandon Films if you want to check it out here. Hair/Makeup: Stefanie Carlson. Bridesmaid hair: Caitlyn Steinbrenner. Credits: Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, Eternal Reflections Photography, A Chair to Remember Inc., Cake Couture – Edible Art, DC Brandon Films, Pure Bridal,Pronovias, Moores Clothing Thanks again Madison and Shay for having us as part of your big day!
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2015 was such an amazing year! We are so blessed looking back at all of our clients, and friends. So many memories shared, and experiences. Here are some of our weddings from the year, it really was an extraordinary wedding season ❤️ Kelly Redinger Photography Nicole Ashley PhotographyGabe McClintock PhotographyEarl Grey Images Nicole Ashley PhotographyAmy Oligny photography Eternal Reflections Photography Nicole Ashley Photography Styled shoot with Aeris Photography Sharon Litchfield Photography July was a busy month with us heading to Iceland for Schimine and Stephen’s wedding. Check out our posts here and all the photos on Nicole Ashley’s site as well as our feature on June Bug weddings. The same week we got back from Iceland our best friend Kristina of Inspired by Lynne married her love Ryan and we had the amazing privilege and honor of being bridesmaids. We also did hair and makeup for her and the bridal party along side of Sarah from Cazoo Artistry. Kelly Redinger Photography We love love and we really loved being part of so many boudoir, couples boudoir and engagement sessions this year Nicole Ashley Photography Tricia Victoria Photography Jessica Leanne PhotographyTulle and Tweed Photography Nicole Ashley Photography Tricia Victoria Photography Nicole Ashley Photography In 2015 we got involved more in the “Local Edmonton Scene” with attending events for 204 park and Poppy Barley and several with Kit and Ace. One of the highlights was winning time slot to use in Project Loft which we used to celebrate Kristina’s 30th birthday and later collaborated with some amazing girls to shoot some winter content. Another highlight was attending the opening of the new faBLOOMosity space in Edmonton. We also taught a few classes in our busy year and we loved sharing our knowledge with our amazing students. This years Halloween was eventful with working the Haunting at River Lane Ranch at Carmel Baird’s house and also doing our clients makeup as well. Here are some of our favorite looks of the year. Carmel Joy Baird is a greatly loved psychic medium in our amazing city, and someone who I am lucky enough to call a friend! Laughing Dog Photography Charleen Raschke is Stefanie’s mom!! So so proud of her, for writing her very first book, ‘A Season of Ashes’. Should be released early 2016, and can be found on Amazon! Way to go mom! Nicole Ashley Photography Janna and I had the pleasure of working with some of…
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If you asked us what wedding was one of the most memorable for us in 2015 it would have to be Schimine and Stephen’s elopement in Iceland. We wrote about it here with some behind the scenes photos and Nicole Ashley posted about it and now we are so thrilled that the highly acclaimed wedding blog Junebug Weddings feature their wedding as a Boldly Romantic Icelandic Elopement in the Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon. Click on the link to see the full feature and thank you again to Schimine and Stephen for taking us on an adventure of a lifetime.
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I wanted to post this simple holiday makeup look that I did on myself that I thought could give everyone some ideas on makeup to wear to a holiday party. I wore this look on the day that Kristina from Inspired by Lynne and Diana from 204 Park rented the Project Lofts to shoot some holiday looks. I joined in along with Aislin of Mr and Mrs L and Breanne who was shooting the content to help out where I could. Kristina snapped some product shots for me and I couldn’t resist having her take a shot of the look that I was wearing too. To me Christmas or Holiday makeup screams for a red lip and this one is compliments of Tom Ford Cherry Lush. To go with the red lip I kept my eyes soft with shades of champagne, bronze and gold using the Charlotte Tilbury cream shadow in Jean as a base all over and her eye shadow palette The Dolce Vita. To frame my eyes I used my new favorite angled brow pencil from Hourglass which I also mentioned here. To add some extra shimmer to my cheekbones and inner corner of my eyes I used the Kevyn Aucoin roll on shadow in Candlelight. To contour and bronze my face I used the Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow as it doesn’t look orange on my fair skin. The star product of this look has to be the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit palette. I used the 2 lightest shades to set my under eye concealer and then the two blush colors mixed together to pull my whole look together. I hope this post gives you some ideas to try out for your holiday parties coming up or for maybe New Years!
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We thought this tutorial would be perfect for the Holiday season. The list of products used is in the information bar below the video on Youtube. Let us know what tutorials you would like to see next!
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We wanted to start a new “series” of sorts by featuring different brands that we love and the products within those brands that we use the most. As we are nearing the holiday season these posts could also give you some good gift ideas! It is no secret that I am a product junkie. I love trying new makeup products and read a lot of reviews and blog posts on new products so I thought I could share my 2 cents and experience with the products featured here today. When I think of the brand Hourglass I think of soft glowing skin and products that seem to last all day. Their catch-line for their brand is “Luxury Performance Makeup” and I couldn’t agree with that statement more. The first Hourglass product that I tried was the Veil Mineral Primer and after it made my foundations last longer on my oily skin I decided to try more of their product line. Here are the star products that I am loving right now: Ambient Light Edit (limited edition) – This a bit more on the pricier side but as it has a powder for every part of your face I think it is worth the investment. This palette is perfect for someone wanting to try out their powders without having to buy each one individually. I also love how compact it is for travelling. Veil Mineral Primer – According to Sephora’s site it is a water-resistant primer that neutralizes the skin, minimizes shine, and creates a smooth, uniform canvas for flawless makeup application. I have gone through 4 bottles of this liquid gold. Need I say more. Ambient Bronzer – This bronzer gives you the perfect sun kissed glow. It is definitely on the warmer side so I wouldn’t use this to contour the skin. Ambient Lighting Powder in Luminous Light – I use this powder to give the most natural and soft highlight to my cheekbones. Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil – This brow pencil combines powder and wax with an angled shape to softly define your brows. It also has a handy brush on the other end to brush out your brows. **big thanks to Kristina from Inspired by Lynne for shooting this holiday makeup layout for us!!
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We were thrilled find out that we got a Blush Magazine feature for Kelsa and Shane’s winter wedding along with so many amazing vendors in Edmonton. You can find the feature in their Fall Winter 2015 issue in Chapters as well as online. Moments in Digital Photography, Atmosphere Productions Inc.,FaBLOOMosity, Latitude 53, Behind the Blush: Professional Makeup Artists/Hair Stylists, Novelle Bridal Shop, Watters, Elegant Touches Inc,Special Event Rentals and more.
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When we heard that a couple was thinking about hiring us for their Iceland elopement this past July all we could do was hope that they would end up booking us and they did! In the 3rd week of July we traveled with Schimine and Stephen along with Nicole Ashley her husband Jon and Stef’s husband Drew. Nicole was shooting the wedding along with Jon and Drew came along to drive and play guitar on their wedding day. We wanted to show some behind the scene photo’s that Nicole shot since their full magical wedding post is up on her site now. Having a couple like Schimine and Stephen was a dream for us. They let us help them choose what looks to have for their wedding day and their second day of shooting after their wedding. We were on site with them all day to touch them up and make sure they looked absolutely perfect. I even officiated the wedding ceremony and Stef shot the whole wedding on a GoPro. For Schimine’s wedding day look we went with a very Vicoria Secret look with bronzed eyes and a peachy lip with bombshell curls. One the day that we shot their second look we went with a smokey neutral eye and a vampy lip matte lip color from MAC called Sin. Stephen had longer hair so Stef was able to style it in a way that looked truly magnificent blowing in the wind. We can’t thank Schimine and Stephen enough for trusting us all with their wedding day and we know that it was a trip that none of us will forget.
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We wanted to get back into filming some hair tutorials on YouTube and we decided our first one back should be a simple and beautiful waterfall fishtail tutorial. We used the time during Kristina’s bridal hair and makeup trials to film a few tutorials. It is a creative twist on a traditional fishtail tutorial. In the video we added in some dried lavender flowers but you could also swap those out for an antique broach or pins to make the look festive for the holiday season.
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