Wedding Wednesday – Makeup do’s and don’ts!

We all want to look our very best on our wedding day! Here are some tips on what we should do and avoid doing!

Delphine Manivet

Delphine Manivet

Delphine Manivet

• Do drink plenty of water so your skin is well hydrated.
• Don’t start excessive exercise the week of your weeding, you don’t want to have muscle pain or any injuries.
• Don’t pick on your pimple(s) or blackheads, you don’t want to have any scars or scabs on the day of your wedding.
• Do get a facial a week before the big day. Facials are amazing! Not only does it relax you, it eliminates dead skin cells and give you that glow you want.
• Do use a good face cream and serum before putting on any makeup.
• Don’t use harsh exfoliants in the morning of your wedding day, you don’t want to irritate your skin.
• Do tweez or wax at least 2 to 3 days prior to the wedding. This will decrease your chances of having red, irritated and dry skin. This is also very important if you are removing any facial hair (brows, upper lip) because it will allow makeup to sit smoothly on your skin.

Elie Saab

Elie Saab

Elie Saab

• Don’t go to the tanning salon the day before and risk yourself of a burn or better yet don’t start tanning and get too dark… you don’t want to lose your NATURAL beauty!
• Do use a self tanners two days prior of the event! But make sure that you have exfoliated and hydrated your skin before and that you’ve at least tried it a few times so you know what the outcome is.
• Do hydrate your skin by moisturizer it one hour prior to putting on your gown. This will allow time for the cream to sink in! Best result is to apply it right after a hot shower.
• Do avoid dramatic changes to your hair color, cut and style. You want to look like yourself in your pictures and video. It is always best to do a bridal hair trial a few weeks before your big day.
• Do avoid red wine, tea or caffeinated drinks a few days before the event so your teeth don’t get stained.
• Do schedule a cleaning and/or bleaching of your teeth a few days before your wedding.
• Do apply your fragrance before getting dress so you don’t risk staining your dress.

Marchesa

Marchesa

Marchesa

• Do ask your makeup artist to give you a scraping of the lip stick color she is using for you; you can scrape it on the mirror of your powder compact.
• Do use a waterproof mascara
• Do exfoliate and moisturize your lips before putting on your lipstick
• Do prepare a small makeup case; lip liner, lip stick, concealer, blush, powder, and bronzer for touch ups
• Don’t try to use false lashes if you haven’t used it before! Try a few times before to see if you are comfortable having them on. A bridal makeup trial is best to try a few weeks before the big day.
• Do consult your hair stylist on what you should do for your hair the night before; wash, blow dry, leave mousse or gel in…
• Do get a good night sleep, you want to look well rested.

Christian Dior

Georges Chakra

Valentino

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Sylva K

Xox

Wedding wednesday’s – Myth of the pearl

A white, beautiful and iridescent pearl at the neck can be a simple and lovely finishing touch. A gem once thought so precious that only members of the English Royal family could wear it.

There is a long tradition of fathers giving pearls to their daughter for her wedding gift. This tradition has been so long that it is recorded in the ancient sacred Hindu text, The Rig Veda.

According to this legend, there was a god called Krishna that jumped into the bottom of the sea and brought up the very first pearl to land and offered it to his daughter on her wedding day.

The Greeks called the pearl the “wedding gem” and believed that pearls would prevent for the newlywed bride from crying.

Other cultures think of the pearl representing innocence and purity.

All superstitions aside, today’s bride opt for the classic look and elegant shimmer of a pearl necklace, pearl earrings or beautiful head pieces simply because it’s beautiful!!

Till next time,

Sylva K

picture taken from: http://fleurelise.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/32.jpg

Wedding Wednesday’s – Why The Fourth Finger?

Ever wonder why the fourth finger?

With the exception of a few cultures, the engagement and wedding ring are mostly universally placed on the fourth finger of your left hand.

There are a lot of explanantion on how this tradition started but most historians trace it back to the ancient Egyptians. The Egyptians beleived in “Vena Amoris”  (veine of love)  ran directly from the fourth finger to the heart.

Till next time,

Sylva K

Picture taken from http://www.weddingmantras.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/fvv.jpg

Beautiful Bridal Photo Shoot with Sylva K & Team

A lot was happening at Sylva K Studio on Monday March 22^nd! We started bright and early at the studio, prepping for our exciting Bridal Photo Shoot. Here is some behind the scene pictures of our exciting day!!

We can’t wait to share the final pictures  with you, but first let us introduce you to the talented photographer who is behind all these beautiful pictures, Brian Huynh.

Brian Huynh is a up and coming photographer currently based in Montreal, Canada. He currently shoots fashion, glamour, people, fine art, events and things that make others happy.

Visit Brian’s Website at http://brianhuynh.art-majors.comback

Due to the beautiful wedding season being so close, we got inspired to do a bridal photo shoot. Our canvases were two beautiful models; Barbara and Laurence. Thank you girls,  you were amazing!!

For the girl’s looks, we gave Barbara, a sophisticated and classic bridal look, using neutral hues and bright red lip stick. Her hair was curled and waved, bobby pinned up with beautiful flowers underneath her up do.  Gorgeous!

For Laurence, we gave her a fun, fairy tale, almost “Alice in wonderland” bridal look! For makeup, I used a lot of bright colors, soft pink cheeks and bright pink for her lips. Her hair was waved and braided. Our gifted Hair Stylist made her a crown using Laurence’s hair. Yes!! She braided her hair into a crown!!! How original!

Enjoy the pictures! Let us know what you think?

I love what I do!!

Barbara (left) me & Laurence (right)

The Team

Brian & I

More pictures are posted on http://www.facebook.com/album.php?profile=1&id=1650540039#!/SylvaKMakeup?ref=ts

Stay tuned for our spring photo shoot!!! Pictures coming soon

Till next time,

Sylva K

Bridal Countdown Begins – Look Your Best on Your Wedding Day

The Countdown Begins!

Looking flawless on your wedding day isn’t as simple is waking up the day of and having your hair and makeup done.  In order to absolutely jaw-dropping, we’ve compiled a breakdown of what you can do up to 6 months before the big day!

6 MONTHS BEFORE

• Start treating your hair Trim, gloss and treatment. Book them every six weeks between now and the weeding. You’ll thank yourself when the big day has arrived.

• Think colour Book an appointment with your colorist, getting the right hue might take several times before you get the look you want. Let the experts explain you want suits your complexion. Highlight are a nice way to brighten up your look. Gloss is great for darker hair, it lives a shine, rich color and amazing texture to the hair.

• Laser Start to laser unwanted hair! Book your appointments but leave your last appointment tree weeks before your wedding! You don’t want to be left with any redness or irritation.

3 MONTHS BEFORE

• Facials Don’t we all love facials? Book an appointment at your Spa for a deep cleansing facial, this will eliminate dead cells, clear up your complexion and hydrate your skin! Remember makeup sits better on a hydrated skin! Please follow the treatment at home! If you don’t have a good cleanser, toner, exfoliate and Cream!!! GO BUY!!! It’s a must J Book facials every two weeks for best results!

• Lashes It takes 8 to 12 weeks before new lashes stat growing so start treating your lashes, Use Vitamin E oil! Simply apply the oil on the roots of the lashes with a k-tip at night, this will help the lashes grow longer and stronger. Try not to put a lot of mascara! Give your lashes time to breath and stay away from waterproof mascaras!

2 MONTHS BEFORE

• Bronze Okay! Now it’s safe to try on a spray tan! Schedule appointment to a few salons! Make sure you work around your Bridal shower, bachelorette, and photo shoots so you won’t feel uncomfortable with your color! If you went too dark or feel orange consult my Makeup Monday “Self Tanning.”

• Nails Here we are, back to the spa!! Yeyyyy J make sure you book once a week for a manicure and twice a month for pedicures. You want your hand and feet to look it’s best.

1 MONTH BEFORE

• Smile! Call your Dentist and schedule an appointment to whiten your teeth or if you prefer you can buy a kit at the pharmacy!

1 WEEK

• Wax Please!! Don’t leave the waxing last minute, as a makeup artist I’ve seen my brides left with burn scabs, breakout, and redness! You don’t want that to happen to you! So I beg you book your appointment at least 3 to 4 days before.

• Breath! It’s going to be a crazy week for you so take time to relax! Going for a massage with your friend, mom, fiancé or even alone will help you distress and make you a happier bride.

2nd Image from: http://izzymakeup.com/

Wedding Dress Trial Photo Shoot

Recently we did a Photo Shoot with Christina Esteban for one of the Planners at Maddy K.  Zeina is just so stunning, and her wedding dress was one of the most important parts of her wedding.  This is her wedding dress trial – we won’t reveal the dress….  but this is a sneak peak into the first fitting of Zeina’s wedding dress at Anne Jean Michel!

Your wedding dress trial is such a momentous event that we often forget to capture this moment.  Sylva K can arrange the perfect day for your wedding dress trial.  Please email sylva@sylvak.com for details.

Photos by Christina Esteban – http://www.christinaestebanphotography.com