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Our 2016 in Review

With the beginning of a new year we decided to start it off with a fresh new website! We don’t want to forget about 2016 so lets look back at a year of changes and adventures for us. Stefanie moved into her new house and built her in-home salon (she also just announced new full time hours and that she is taking on new clients!). We loved working with each and every client we had this year and getting to be a part of their big days. From engagement sessions, maternity sessions, elopements, weddings and styled shoots we could not have asked for more amazing clients to take us on their journey. We are so looking forward to what 2017 has in store for us!! What better way to celebrate the beginning of a new year than to look back on what made 2016 so special for us. Thank you to everyone who has supported us, our families, friends and clients have made 2016 an incredible year! We had no shortage of magical winter weddings this year and we loved how each bride styled their wedding for the winter season. This was our first wedding of the season! Makeup & Hair: Stefanie Carlson | Hair: Caitlyn Steinbrenner | Photography: Erin Walker Photography | Florals: Tickled Floral Makeup: Janna Huget | Photography: Tricia Victoria Photography | Florals: faBLOOMosity Hair: Stefanie Carlson | Makeup: Kristina Susnjara | Photography: Nicole Ashley Photography Who doesn’t love a Valentines Day wedding?? Hair and Makeup: Stefanie Carlson | Photography: Tulle and Tweed Photography We hosted our first Makeup Class of 2016 at the brand new faBLOOMosity location Lake Louise! Hair: Stefanie Carlson | Makeup: Janna Huget | Photography: Nicole Ashley Photography Here are some behind the scene photos from our trip to Lake Louise for their wedding Winter engagement session shot by Nicole Ashley. Hair and Makeup: Stefanie Carlson We sponsored Jada Hong for her Miss Universe competition by doing her hair and makeup for her photos for the Miss Universe website. Hair: Stefanie Carlson | Makeup: Janna Huget | Photography: ENV Photography Stef did Rachel’s hair and makeup for her amazing portrait session with Ampersand Grey We worked with an amazing team on this styled shoot called Love her but Keep her Wild. Check out the full shoot and credits here. Stefanie worked with Alyssa Lau on transforming her hair to the most amazing yellow color which she blogged…

why you need a hair/makeup team for your elopement or destination wedding

Janna •

You just got engaged and you’ve decided to elope or plan a destination wedding, congratulations!! The next thing you think about is do you really need professional hair and makeup? I am here to tell you how we are worthwhile bringing along on your trip! When we travel with you we are there to do your bridal hair and makeup as well following you throughout the day while you are getting photos taken. We make sure that every hair is in place and that any shiny skin is blotted. Working with the photographer to ensure that we are creating the most amazing images and memories for your wedding day. Typically we have done these types of trips with Nicole Ashley and we work with her so often that we know what style she shoots and what she is looking for in photos. We have traveled to Cuba, San Francisco, Iceland, and various Canadian mountain destinations. We love to step in to help with little details like steaming your dress or taking out your veil, and also with the big things like being the witness or the stand in officiant (see our Iceland post) and to pour that champagne for you! Janna even located the florist for our Iceland bride’s bouquet when she was on a trip to Iceland months prior to the couples wedding. We don’t have set pricing or packages for elopements or destination weddings as each couple needs different services from us based on what they are doing. Please contact us and we can work with you to help create the most magical day possible! *all photos by Nicole Ashley!

dyson supersonic hairdryer review

Janna •

It’s been a month since the new Dyson supersonic hairdryer came in the mail so I figured that I could do a review on it! I am a product junky and you can ask any one of my friends and they will agree with that statement. When I read about Dyson coming out with a hairdryer I knew it had to be mine, even if the price tag at $525 CAD seemed a bit excessive. At least with that price tag it comes with a non-slip mat, storage hanger and three magnetic attachments: smoothing nozzle, styling concentrator and a diffuser. The hardest choice was to get the white or the grey hairdryer. In the end I picked white even though it could possibly be stained in the future. So far it hasn’t changed color and is still pristine in condition. The only con to buying this hairdryer is that it is very expensive so I’d suggest waiting until your current hair dryer conks out before shelling out for this hairdryer. The pros are that it is super light and small in size. Another pro is that it is much quieter than a traditional hairdryer and the heat is regulated so that it never seems to burn the scalp. The best part of it to me is that it is much harder to get hair stuck in the fan as it is at the very bottom of the handle instead of the back of the head of a traditional hair dryer. The promise of shorter blowdry times does seam true to me as well. Personally I blowdry my hair more often than I vacuum my carpets so I’d rather have a Dyson hairdryer than a Dyson vacuum cleaner! The other product featured in the photo is the newer Blowdry Primer by Davines that has also made my blowdry life easier. It has anti-humidity properties and also is supposed to speed up your blowdry. With both of these new products/tools in my life I have enjoyed blow-drying my hair more than ever!

Defenseless Book Cover

Janna •

We had the amazing opportunity to do hair and makeup for a the Defenseless book by Corinne Michaels and it was shot by Nicole Ashley. Jewelry was provided by Hunt Amor and the styling for the shoot was done by Anton Atienzia. Our lovely models were Dan Johnson and Heather Prato. Check out some behind the scenes photos taken by Janine and Nicole from our shoot here! Hair: Stefanie Carlson Makeup: Janna Huget

summer daze – new classics editorial

Janna •

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

Blush Magazine Feature: Madison + Shay – Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Wedding

Janna •

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!

Junebug Weddings Feature-Boldly Romantic Icelandic Elopement

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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.

Boho Low Updo Tutorial

Janna •

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!

Brand Spotlight: Hourglass

Janna •

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!!

Blush Magazine Feature: Kelsa + Shane’s Modern Ukrainian Wedding

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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.