Carloyn's Wedding!

We had the privilege of being part of Carolyn's wedding back in January. We had just come out of a major cold snap the week before, but these girls were so full of smiles and we had such a great time with them that we (almost!!) forgot about the frigid temps outside!

The bride's twin sister was there to support Carolyn throughout her day and just looking at these 2 girls you could see the incredible bond/friendship between them. We were so honoured to be part of a little piece of this day!

The bride and maid of honor chose very natural looks with flawless faces and gold shades of eye colour which suited them perfectly! Here are a few pictures of the beautiful bride to be!

Congrats, beauty on your wedding! May you be blessed with many happy years and memories! 

xoxo

The GLO Team :)

Wedding Makeup: Pro or No?

Your wedding day is a day you'll never forget! From the smallest details that you spent hours dreaming of and working on, to the most exciting parts that you and your spouse will remember forever. You research photographers, stationary, florists, decor and spend hours trying on dresses, but sometimes something so important as how your makeup looks is forgotten.

Why choose professional makeup artists for your big day?

Many women know how to apply their everyday makeup and it looks beautiful, but when you step in front of a camera or need your makeup to stay flawless and in place all day, there are certain skills a professional makeup artist has been taught to help you look perfect all day long.

Professional makeup artists know how to match skin tones with colours, contouring face shapes, how to enhance your best features and to make your skin glow. There are also certain skills to make eyes "pop" and the skin look absolutely flawless which will transfer onto the photo images you'll see from your photographer.  For example - did you know that foundation with SPF flashes 'white' to a camera making you looked washed out and pale for your wedding pictures?

Most professional makeup artists will have a very large assortment of professional makeup often not found in drug/department stores, colours, different types of foundations and products suited to all skin types so that the bride, bridesmaids and even mother of the bride/groom can look their absolute best!  When looking at your wedding album years down the road there is no better feeling than knowing and remembering how great you and your party looked and felt that very special day.

Most importantly, it's your day!! Let someone else take care of your makeup so you can sit and relax, laugh and enjoy the day surrounded by your friends and family. There's no need to stress over a tiny blemish the day of your wedding - makeup artists carry enough arsenal to fight almost anything!

When booking your makeup artist, don't be afraid to ask questions or give suggestions of the look you want to achieve. Most makeup artists also travel to make it even more convenient for you on your wedding day. We come with everything we need and we leave you with no mess to clean up so you can focus on you and your day!

For more information on wedding makeup bookings please contact info@glomakeupstudios.com or visit our website at www.glomakeupstudios.com 

Christmas Gift Sets!

It's one month till Christmas Eve - are you ready? This year I started early and have shopped slowly, so it's seemed quite relaxed and I think I'm almost done! But there's always a few people left on your list that you just don't know what to get. Teenager? Friend? Maybe even something a little extra for your mom?

We have some amazing Christmas Gift sets to show you and I think you'll fall in love, just like we have!

3 beautiful and unique sets include: Lip Service, Eye Catching, and a set of 3 mini shimmers. Each set comes wrapped in a pink organza bag, ready to give!

Lip Service $29 includes a Clear Lip Glaze, 2 mini shimmers in White Gold and Pink Glaze, and 2 empty pots for mixing. 

With FACE atelier cosmetics, you control things, so how perfect is it that you can custom mix your own lip glaze? White Gold is light and sheer with a hint of gold flecks that will add sparkle to your holidays. Pink Glaze is a fun and light colour that will add just the right amount of colour to your lips! The more shimmer you add, the more intense, so it's all up to you!

Eye Catching $29 includes a Transforming Gel, 2 mini shimmers in Snake Eyes and Champagne, and 2 empty pots for mixing. 

Make a statement this holiday season! Use Transforming Gel and a bit of shimmer to create amazing liquid eye colour with the staying power to outlast your longest holiday function! 

Snake Eyes is a colour all its own. It has flecks of gold, green and bronze which accent any eye colour and it catches the light in mysterious ways.

Or use Champange, a best selling colour for many reasons. It's light, shimmery and has a hint of pink to give your eyes subtlety and yet a gorgeous hue. Use alone or add a bit of transforming gel to mix a beautiful liquid eye colour.

 Set of 3 Mini Shimmers. $10 Includes 3 pots of shimmers in Aubergine, Snake Eyes and Champagne.

You won't find a more beautiful trio of shimmers for every occasion. Aubergine is a beautiful purple that has shimmer and depth, yet you can control how dark or light it goes. Snake Eyes is full of mystery, with different flecks of colour that catch the light, and Champagne is a beautiful light colour that is perfect for every day wear as a light and beautiful eye colour.

And just because we're feeling festive this year, we've decided to discount our 4 well palette combo even more, just until Christmas!

4 well palette includes 4 pans of eyeshadow of your choice OR 3 pans of eye shadow and 1 cake eyeliner. All for $50!! ($78 value) Visit www.faceatelier.com to see all 33 beautiful shades of colours.

Quantities are limited, so please don't hesitate! Contact info@glomakeupstudios.com to place your order!

Merry Christmas beauties!!

Perfectly Set, Chantelle & Jon

The Southern Suite collaborated for the second shoot of the Perfectly Set contest where two beautiful couples were voted our lucky winners.  The winners received a styled photoshoot from hair and makeup to a remarkable tablescape.  

The shoot took place in a enchanting location where the willow trees hung romantically around our styled tablescape.  The table was styled with a palette of grey, soft pink and metallics.  The vintage china, elegant stationery designed by Des of Paper Airplanes and delicate flower arrangement and bouquet created by Megan of Bloom created a stunning backdrop to our beautiful couple Chantelle and Jon.

Chantelle wore a romantic strapless mermaid gown provided by Bliss Bridal Boutique in Winnipeg.  A custom handmade fascinator designed by Kari of Dove Tree Art & Design was pinned amongst her chic braided updo by Kim at Shear Bliss Salon and Day Spa and Chantelle's look was polished off with soft, romantic make up by talented makeup artist Audrey of Glo Makeup Studios.  Once the table was set and the couple was ready we let the fabulous ladies of Jack & Ruby Photography and Lani Elias Fine Art Photography do their magic.

To view more photos from this shoot visit each vendors blog!
Styling & Flowers: Bloom 
Stationery: Paper Airplanes
Styling & Hair Piece: Dove Tree Art & Design
Hair: Shear Bliss Salon and Day Spa
Makeup: Glo Makeup Studios
Photography: Jack & Ruby Photography
Photography: Lani Elias Fine Art Photography

The following images by Lani Elias Fine Art Photography.

 

 

 

Photos by Jack & Ruby Photography

 

Robin & Dan, Perfectly Set

We are excited to release the first session from our Perfectly Set Contest where two couples won an evening of pampering and a photo session with the Southern Suite artists. We had a great time with our couple Robin & Dan creating an organic theme for their session. Here is a sneak peek... For more photos from this session visit the various vendors' links below.

The following images by Jack & Ruby Photography

The following images by Lani Elias Fine Art Photography

See more from this session on the following websites. Flowers and Styling by Bloom / Stationery by Paper Airplanes  Accessories and Styling by Dove Tree Design / Makeup by GLO Makeup Studios Hair by Shear Bliss Salon and Day Spa / Photography by Jack & Ruby Photography and Lani Elias Fine Art Photography. A special thanks to Bliss Bridal for supplying the gorgeous dress.

Go ahead, Crybaby!

If I was stranded on a desert island what would be the one thing I'd want with me? I've thought about this a lot, and I have to say that mascara has always been at the top of my list! Call me vain, but I love me some lashes!!

FACE atelier has an amazing mascara unlike we've ever used before. We did a post on all the details awhile back so check it out to see what we are raving about! But today we're here to give you a few tips and tricks on how to make this product work great for you!

Crybaby is our most popular product to sell when it comes to lashes. It's waterproof, but unlike most waterproof mascaras, this one is silicone based and it won't flake, smudge or run when you turn on the waterworks :) But yet it comes off when you want it to! 

For you to achieve gorgeous lashes, we want to give you a few simple tips.

- Take the mascara wand and place it right at the root of your eyelashes - don't start in the middle or just do the tips because if you have light coloured lashes, you'll see a line between eyeliner and the start of the mascara. So get right in there ;) Sometimes it helps to use a back and forth motion to get the wand right into the lashes, and then gently sweep the wand to the tips. Do this until all your lashes are coated. 

- If you want to achieve fuller, longer lashes, then allow them to dry completely and repeat the first step. The beauty with silicone is, is that it will actually add length to the end of your lash allowing you to create the type of look you want! 

- Mascara can be a place where bacteria can breed easily since it's a wet product, so please remember to never share your mascara wands and try to replace your mascara every 3 months. No one wants to get a nasty eye infection because of old and dirty cosmetics!

So go ahead, Cry away Baby, cause your mascara isn't going anywhere! 

Until next time, beauties!! 

xoxo

The Beauty of Fall

Who doesn't love fall? Changing leaves, crisp air, cozy cable knit sweaters and scarves, crunching through leaves and sipping hot apple cider. Mmmm. I love it!

Fall is always a time of brilliant colours outside and why should it stop there? I am having so much fun this season playing with colours! Plums, purples, golds, greens and coppers. Make a statement with your eyes!

FACE atelier has so many beautiful colours, but here are some colours we are loving for fall.

Iceburg

Copper

Burnished Auburn

Plum Glaze

Purple Haze

Antique Gold

Aren't these eyeshadows so pretty? There are so many endless possibilities and it's so fun to play and experiment! Don't be shy - be bold this fall season!

Gold Dust

Khaki Glaze

Chilled Berry

Snake Eyes

Aubergine

These shimmers are amazing! The images really don't do them justice. They are so easy to apply and these will last you forever! Go together with a few girlfriends and pick some colours and share!




Check out these pretty eyes! Don't be shy - grab some colours and go for it!

Until next time beauties! Enjoy this beautiful season we're having!

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