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Saturday May 12, 2012
Blush's Favourite People: Sandra Morales of Olivia Accessories!
As every bride knows, no gown is complete without the perfect accessories. And our newest love is anything and everything created by Sandra Morales for her "Olivia" line!
Founded in 2011, the Olivia line is a nostalgic collection of accessories that draws inspiration from the relaxed yet glamorous fashion of the 1920's. A rich collection of belts and headpieces, each piece is carefully constructed in the tradition of the line's namesake- Sandra's grandmother, a renowned dressmaker in her day. Like her grandmother, Sandra has a sharp eye and affinity for detail: each piece is handmade in Canada and intricately combines fabrics and materials from around the globe. With an easy elegance, Sandra has captured the timeless beauty of the 1920s and combined it with accessory trends of today. Each piece provides the unique and personal balance that brides are looking for in their bridal accessories. And with clients around the world selecting her pieces for their big day, there's no doubt that the Olivia collection is the perfect blend of "something old and something new!"
Wednesday March 28, 2012
Beauty Favourites for Every Bride
By Monika of The Doctor's Closet
Every bride has enough to worry about! Flowers, invitations, bridesmaid dresses, food tastings, cake and on and on the list goes! Mmm.. cake!!
At Blush, we thought we would help all of you brides out, by sharing some of our favourite beauty secrets. We've picked the best beauty products on the market to make your look not only flawless, but last all day long!
Everything from waterproof mascara the day of the wedding, to lipscrubs weeks before!
Here are our top picks!
1. Dior Sheer Bridal Blush
2. The Lip Scrub by Sara Happ
3. KORRES Lip Butter
4. Lovestruck by Vera Wang Available at Blush Bridal
5. MOR Velvet Hand Cream
6. L'OREAL Waterproof Voluminous Mascara
7. Chanel Liquid Eyeliner
8. YSL Vanishing concealer pen
9. YSL Creamy and Nourishing Lipstick
10. Shu Uemura False Lashes
11. Essie Nail Polish- Bridal Collection
12. Hollywood Double Sided Fashion Tape
Tuesday March 6, 2012
A Real Life Fairytale
Tuesday February 14, 2012
Happy Valentine's Day!
We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than with a peppy and fun colour board inspired by the holiday itself! Centered around our newest arrival to the store, "Mackenzie" by Amsale, we're rejoicing in an array of reds and pinks. Whether you're planning a wedding for this very day or are simply pulling inspiration from it, we think this vibrant colour-palette celebrates love in the most obvious of ways!
Monday February 13, 2012
V-Day In Vancouver
Love or hate tomorrow’s Hallmark Holiday there is no shortage of activities to put on your LRD (little red dress) and paint the town, well….red!
Here are a few Blush approved romantic adventures in celebration of the Feb 14th holiday.
The Romance Package
Look no further than the Wedgewood Hotel for the full Valentine's night out. Enjoy a gourmet candlelit evening of fine foods with a four-course dinner prepared by Executive Chef Lee Parsons. Cost: $95. For those who are really planning that special night, the hotel has a specials valentine’s day stay package including champagne, truffles, and accommodation.
Pink Picnic
The Dirty Apron has put together everything you need for a romantic dinner in a convenient take-away home picnic pack for those wanting some quiet and quality one on one time without the reservation pressure!
Creative Couples
Raw Canvas in Yaletown invites you to explore your artistic side with that special someone in your life, or get your girlfriends together, because painting paired with wine sounds great any day of the year to us. V-Day special offer: share a medium sized canvas with your special someone for the price of a small.
The Anti-Valentine's Day
Ok all you cupid scrooges, we had to include something for you! Doolins Irish Pub is hosting their annual Anti-Valentine’s Party. Billing it as for those ‘tired of looking for the one’ expect to see a lot of beer and cocktails flowing at this V-Day event.
Tuesday December 27, 2011
Are You Wedding Ready?
It's important to look your best on your wedding day so when we came across this fantastic Get Wedding Ready Beauty Guide from Martha Stewart Weddings, we just had to share!
The guide touts 9 beauty tips to getting bridal ready for W-day:
- Start taking care of your skin at least 9 months prior to the big day
- Find a stylist and start considering hairstyles 6-8 months before
- Finalize your hairstyle and go for a test run 2-3 months before
- Try brightening your teeth 1-3 months before for best results
- Do a full-blown dress rehearsal with your make-up artist 2 months before to iron out any issues
- Test-run a spray tan 5 weeks before - just in case
- Get your glow on 3 days before to have it looking fresh for the big day
- Get your brows groomed 2-5 days before to let any irriation go away
- Get a mani and pedi 1 day before to ensure best results
Click here for the full Get Wedding Ready Beauty Guide.
