Beauty Tips by Tania

Category Archives: Special Events

Strike a Pose (Part 2)

February 26, 2014 4:29 am /

Missed Part 1? Check it out here!

For over 20 years, Tania has taught models how to pose in front of the camera & every photo shoot requires a little practice beforehand if you want to look & feel amazing. Strike a Pose photo 1Here are some more tips on striking the perfect pose for the perfect wedding photos!

  • Keep your shoulders relaxed, down and back. If you are self-conscious about your upper arms, keep them slightly away from your body and avoid ‘smooshing’ poses.
  • Stand at a 45 degree angle, not straight on, to slim your figure. (A good photographer will be able to let you know what angle slims you the most.) Put each leg in a slightly different position and put all your weight on the back leg.
  • If your dress is shorter and your legs are showing, point your toes, bend your knees and position each leg differently. Don’t forget to shift your weight on one leg more than the other. Interestingly enough, “awkward” leg positions photograph better than the more relaxed, comfortable.
  • For a more natural look, hold your bouquet in one hand and allow the other arm to relax and your hand to be soft. If you feel your hands and arms tensing up, take a moment to shake them out and start again. A slight curve of the fingers always looks better than straight.

 

BONUS TIPS ::

Research. I know, that sounds like homework. But look through the bridal magazines and all the Internet photos of celebrities at award ceremonies & movie premiers. They are experts at posing so they look their absolute best – learn from them.

Practice in front of a mirror! Gather your bridesmaids, some snacks, a bottle of champagne and practice till you feel you look your best. Then, it will be more natural on the big day.

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Thought you might like to know

September 12, 2013 7:51 pm / 1 Comment /
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Dear Global Brides,  You may find the attached link very interesting, I know I did.
Yours Truly,
Beauty by Tania,
Honolulu, Hawaii
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2013 Pick – The Knot Best of Weddings

January 31, 2013 5:11 am /

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Mahalo to all of our brides who have left such lovely reviews for us on TheKnot.com! You were instrumental in our being named the 2013 Pick for The Knot Best of Weddings for Make-up Artists and Hair Styling in Hawaii! We love being a part of that special day for each and every one of our brides – those that live here in Hawaii and those who visit and choose Hawaii as the destination for their special day. We will continue to strive to bring you the best beauty tips, ideas, education and yes, help, for your every day make-up and your special day. Beauty glows from within and what we do on the outside brings just a little bit of extra confidence that sparkles.

Thank you again for your support and help in this special achievement!

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Classic Trendsetting Hairstyle

January 20, 2013 1:04 am /

Pink PlumeriaSo this is the last of the 3 Do it Yourself Hairstyles for the season.  I thought pretty hard on this one because I wanted you to trust in yourself and feel good about something new and trendy but also feel confident with a hairstyle that we all wear perhaps too often out of sheer convenience. Well, it’s the good old ponytail with the trendy braid.  Wear it high, at the top of the crown, in the middle back of the head or low at the nape of the neck.  Whichever you choose,  for whatever occasion, it’s yours…now let’s make it trendy, fun and new.  First, make a horizontal part down each side of the head, going downwards, behind the ear. Braid or french braid each strand along side the face and rubberband the ends.  Secondly,  grab the rest of the hair and ponytail it high, medium or low behind the head, to your preference.  Lastly, grab both braids on each side of your face and wrap each braid around the ponytail’s rubberband and pin to secure the ends.  So you short haired girls are probably frowning by now.  Well, don’t worry, this is what you can do if you have a bob length haircut…make the 2 braids on each side of your face keeping the braid close to the face, rubberband both braided ends and tuck the braid behind the ear and pin it underneath the hair.

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Are You Protected?

November 27, 2012 7:57 pm /

Rabbit Island off Makapu'u Near Waimanalo, HawaiiSunscreen…it’s the catchword that too many of us put very little importance on. However, it is an essential item in your make-up arsenal – every season of the year. If you don’t protect your skin, you will eventually need to seek correction or trowel on the make-up to cover up the damage.

If you are approaching your special day, particularly if your wedding is here in Hawaii, sunscreen is an absolute must! No one wants to have sunburned photos to show their grandchildren. Make-up alone, even if it claims to have SPF protection, is just not enough. We recommend you use a sunscreen of at least 30 SPF under your make-up on special occasions. If you are here on your honeymoon, keep the reapplication going throughout the day if you are sunbathing, sailing, sightseeing – even if it is cloudy outside. Overcast days are one of the most dangerous because we are complacent and so certain that nothing will happen.

Note for those of you who are wondering: The photo above is of Rabbit Island, a popular photo shoot location for brides and other special events. It’s on the east side of Oahu, off Kalanianaole Highway, on the way to Waimanalo. There is a beautiful view of this location from the hike at Makapu’u lighthouse.

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