Style Inspiration: Janelle Monáe’s Hair

Nobody rocks textured hair and a red lip like Janelle Monáe. We love how she always wears her natural hair in a cool funky ‘pompadour’. A look that’s great for every day, a casual outing or even on a special day. A few photos to inspire our brides-to-be and beauties to explore and dare to try more hairstyles. Drop by our Salon and Spa and get the look ;). Enjoy the photos!!!

XO – from the Wedding Bells Team

 

Whats in my makeup school kit!!

So it's been a while since I last posted something on this blog and I did miss creating posts terribly. To get back into the swing of things I thought I would create a haul video on my new makeup kit for my makeup course! I'm starting the course pretty soon and I was quite excited to pick up my kit. It has been pre packaged for the course with a few additional items that I wanted to add. The kit was supplied by Girlie Cosmetics and as I am a student I got it for wholesale price, which helped my pocket a lot! All of the products in the kit are of professional quality and in fact some are re packaged under different high end brand names. Over the next few weeks i'm going to be adding more products to my kit and hopefully soon I can create a few makeup tutorials from the products I already have. So check out the video above and let me know what you think!!!

21pc Professional (high grade) brush set -$175

Flat stippling brush -$21

Beauty Pod -$12

2x Myipalette (15 eyeshadows in each palette) -$150

Matte finish foundations -$80

Almond

Light beige

Golden olive

Warm cognac 

Lipsticks -$36

Matte winter red

Champagne frost

Barely there 

Ardell lash adhesive glue -$6.50

Individual lashes medium -$6.50

Mascara black water resistant -$12

Wet lips lip gloss -$14 

Eye liner pencil black & chocolate -$24

Eye/ lip pencil golden taupe & pink mauve -$24

(compact lip brush included in brush set)

Vinyl wedges PK/12 -$5

Mascara wands PK/25 -$7.50

Mixing palette -$6

Duo sharpener -$7.50

xxx

Makeup Haul

Last friday I went on a lovely trip down to Balmain for a bit of shopping and lunch. The weather was great and i've was in the mood for a revamp on my makeup collection, so I headed towards the Mecca Cosmetica store and hung out there for a while, playing around with some of they're makeup. I ended up snagging a few goodies to take home with me.

The goodies I picked up from Mecca Cosmetica!

I needed a new bronzer so I decided to pick up and try the 'ready' bronzer from bare minerals. I've never used a product from this brand before, but so far I'm  finding they're bronzing powder working really well on my skin type. The powder has a matte finish so it gives a natural finish on the skin. I've noticed with this product that you don't need a lot of product when applying as the powder is quite pigmented, I'm definitely going to try out some more bare minerals products after the good experience I've had with they're bronzing powder. 

The stila palette 'in the light' is absolutely fantastic! The reason why is purely because the eyeshadow colours are so pigmented and intense for an easy application. I love the shades they chose for this palette, there is such a diverse range of neutral shades, ranging from shimmer to matte finishes. The smudge stick is also great for creating a defined eye look, lately I've been defining my eye crease with it, so I end up with a dramatic sharp finish. 

I've always got great expectations from Nars, they're makeup has always worked well for me and has a long lasting time on the skin. For a while I've been wanting to try one of they're highlighting sticks as i've heard so much hype about them. I picked up one in the shade 'Copacabana', and so far I've enjoyed the finish it has left on my skin. It's a bit too shimmering for a natural look, but it works well for a dramatic night one. the product lasts quite a while on the skin, but does tend to need reapplying after a couple of hours. Overall I would definitely repurchase this product again, as I think the quality of it is worth the price your paying for.

Ive been using the Stila 'stay all day' beauty balm everyday for almost a week now, and I have noticed a difference in my overall makeup when applying it on as a primer. The skin's texture becomes a lot smoother and almost lustrous, with a strong noticeability on the illuminating effect the balm contains. I wouldn't say that it has a HD effect, but it does allow the makeup to sit better on the skin.

Playing around with some of the makeup I picked up!

Stila's eyeshadow is really pigmented and can be built up to create an intense eye look.

Streets of Balmain

The town centre!

The best macaroons in town!

Salted caramel and chocolate brownie macaroons yum!!!

For lunch: Chips and a grilled chicken burger with lettuce, avocado, tomato and mayo.

lovely gardens that belong to the park

Beautiful vibrant flowers fill up the side streets!

xxx

Hår & Makeup Stylist Brud - Beauty By Tilde | The Notebook | The Norwegian Wedding Blog

VELKOMMEN TIL BEAUTY BY TILDE

FOTO: MICHAELA KLOUDA

THE NORWEGIAN WEDDING BLOG ønsker med dette BEAUTY BY TILDE hjertelig velkommen som medlem i THE NOTEBOOK, i kategorien kreative & talentfulle HÅR & MAKEUP STYLISTER. Her er et lite utdrag av hva Tilde selv sier om styling:

"Jag heter Tilde och jobbar som makeup artist och hårstylitst och har gjort så nu i 13 år. Jag är speciellt nischad på bröllop. Mitt intresse för bröllop väcktes hos mig redan som barn och att nu ha möjligheten att kunna jobba med det som jag gillar allra mest och som är min sanna passion gör att jag känner mig väldigt lyckligt lottad. När jag jobbar med en bröllopskund sitter jag alltid ner med personen för en ”preconsultation” där kunden får berätta om sina visioner och önskemål. Jag samlar på mig all viktig information om alla detaljer för att hitta en röd tråd att jobba efter. Allt för att kunna skapa en så harmonisk helhet som möjligt i looken. För det är detaljerna som gör helheten! Därefter ses vi igen för en testmakeup och testuppsättning för att kunden lättare skall kunna få en bild av hur det färdiga resultatet kommer att bli på den stora dagen. För mig handlar det inte om någon löpandebandprincip utan om att ge den absolut bästa servicen och tryggheten genom hela processen fram tills jag vinkar av kunden på bröllopsdagen."

Ønsker du å vite mer om BEAUTY BY TILDE - klikker du bare HER.

..............................................................................................................................................................................

Ønsker du å lese mer om THE NOTEBOOK - en guide til de aller kuleste bryllupsleverandørene, klikk her. Vil du bli medlem hos The Norwegian Wedding Blog og/eller The Notebook. Vennligst ta kontakt med oss her - vi hjelper deg gjerne! Har du spørsmål rundt medlemsskap & honorar - Les vår FAQ.

Jimmy Choo Exotic Perfume Review

Jimmy Choo Exotic is a hot new limited edition fragrance for 2013 that reflects a free spirited and confident vibe! This perfume is for the exuberant character gal, who sparkles with her mischievous and sexy personality.
Jimmy choo's iconic signature python skin used on their accessories and shoes, is featured on the box to display and reflect the perfumes luxurious and exotic scent. The intense fushia bottle symbolises a glamorous and expensive lifestyle of a playful and strong woman.
This fragrance is perfect for the up coming warm months in Australia, the fresh and fruity scent is suitable for the beach and tropical night life.
Once spritzing this fragrance on you'll be certain that you will be smelling great for hours without having to re apply. The scent will start out magnetically strong and then fade into a soft intoxicating sexy fragrance.
Overall I give this fragrance a 4.5 out of 5 stars, it's almost perfect and is suitable for any lovely lady who is after the wow factor!

Top notes include black current sorbet and pink grapefruit.

Middle notes feature tiger orchid, exotic passion flower and floral notes.

Base notes are patchouli and tart raspberry.

How gorgeous is the bottle design!

The free bag with Jimmy Choo Exotic makes a great beach tote for the upcoming summer!

xxx

Candy Fashion Look Book

This trend is as sweet as candy and major fashion sites are loving it at the moment! The look book I have created above features the candy inspired fashion style at affordable prices and easy to access online stores, so it will be a piece of cake to recreate this trend. All these candy prints remind me oh so well of the gorgeous Katy Perry's video clip 'California Gurls' and this sweet style will definitely make you look as yummy as Katy did! So look delicious for spring and try this trend out! xx

Top 5 Perfumes of 2013!

My collection of heaven!

5. Princess by Vera Wang

Although this scent has been around for a while, its gorgeous floral sweet smell is simply irresistible and can really make you feel like a princess for a day!

Top notes: Waterlily, lady apple, mandarin, meringue and apricot.

Middle notes: Guava, tiara flower, tuberose, and dark chocolate.

Base notes: Pink frosting, vanilla, amber, and woods.

4. Dot by Marc Jacobs
Nothing will make you feel more closer to nature than this scent. Its fresh and vibrant allure will redefine your spring/ summertime this year!

Top notes: Red berries and pitaya fruit.
Middle notes: Honeysuckle, jasmine and orange blossom.
Base notes: Coconut water, vanilla, driftwood and sensual musk.









3. Midnight Fantasy by Britney Spears

If you've got a sweet tooth then this scent is for you. The price is great and can be worn day or night. Either way it will definitely make your admirers crave for candy!

Top notes: Exotic framboise, black cherry, and plum.
Middle notes: Night orchid, freesia and iris.
Base notes: Amber, musk and vanilla.

2. Angel by Thierry Mugler
Sophisticated and elegant, this scent will reflect a time of innocence in your life, where you were truly angelic! 

Top notes: Melon, coconut, mandarin orange, cassia, jasmine, bergamot,and cotton candy.

Middle notes: Honey, apricot, blackberry, plum, orchid, peach, jasmine, lily of the valley, red berries and roses.

Base notes: Tonka bean, amber, patchouli, musk, vanilla, dark chocolate and caramel.

1. Pleats Please by Issey Miyake
This scent will definitely bring your sexy back! Perfect for a date  or an exciting night out, it's sensual exotic notes will make you the most desirable person in the room!

Top notes: Asian hybrid fruit Nashi (mixture of pear and apple).
Middle notes: peony, sweet pea, indole molecule. 
Base notes: Patchouli, cedar, vanilla absolute and white musk.

Beauty Tips to Get Gorgeous Instantly

No woman loves to spend hours in getting ready. This article is specially designed to provide certain tips to get gorgeous instantly:

1. Add Shimmer to your Make Up - Try to apply shimmer on the corners of your eyes. In fact, you can also add shimmer on your cheekbones. This will give an instant enhancement to your beauty. This will also give a great boost to your personality and style.

2. Use Blush - If you do not have enough time to go for a complete make up like foundation and mineral powder, then it is always advisable to go for a blush. This will add color to your dull skin instantly.

3. Spray toner- If your skin has become dull, you can instantly refresh your skin by spraying toner. Available in various compositions, these mist toner can enliven your make up and make you look gorgeous and elegant.

4. Eye Roller- For dark circles, you can always carry an eye roller in your make up kit. This will instantly lighten the area under your eyes and make you look gorgeous efficiently.

5. Lip Gloss - Always wear a color that gives an instant boost to your beauty. Though, red lipstick is the next “it” thing in the world of fashion but you can also try out other darker shades like cherry red, maroon and other hues of pink. In fact, the right colors can quickly add glamour to your washed out look.

6. Mascara - If you do not have time to undergo the total procedure of eye makeup, it is always advisable to use a mascara. This opens up the eyes instantly and helps to accentuate your looks. For a better appearance you can also choose to curl up your lashes.

7. Clear Skin - No matter how much you try, you cannot afford to look gorgeous without a sparkling clear skin. For a clear skin, make sure that you go to bed at time. Sleep is indeed a restorative process that helps to brighten up your complexion. For a clear skin, you also need to drink plenty of water. These procedures will add instant glamour to your looks.

How to do Makeup Easily

Most women remain confused as to how to put appropriate make up. But, by following a few important guidelines one can easily apply the most appropriate make up.

Wash Your Face - The most important step before application of make up is proper cleansing of the face. Only this can actually allow you to get a well blended make up.

Apply Primer - Depending on your skin tone, select the most suitable primer. A good primer helps to hide the skin blemishes and marks and thus gives a complete look.

Foundation - It is always preferable to use a branded foundation. If you have oily skin it is advisable to use dry and powdery foundation. On the contrary, liquid foundation works best for dry skin. But, it is always preferable to keep foundation to minimum as it will give a more natural look.

Eye Make Up - To get charming and magnetic eyes, the best option is to use proper liner and eye shadow. Only this can enhance your appearance and give you a more enhanced look. At workplace, you should keep eye make up to minimum whereas you can easily experiment with colors when it comes to special parties and other occasions.

Lipstick or Lip Gloss - No make up is complete without proper lip color. Select your lip color according to your skin tone and get an enhanced look.

You can easily buy authentic and branded products online at Major Brands. So, shop online and get glamorous!