Beauty Tips by Tania

When starting the Bridal Beauty Process

September 6, 2013 8:46 am / Leave a Comment /
radiant skin and healthy toned shoulders

radiant skin and healthy toned shoulders

When starting the bridal beauty process, it is a good idea to look in the mirror and see what needs to be enhanced and what may need a little camouflague.  Longer hair is easier with most bridal up do’s, so you might consider growing your hair out starting today.  This should be followed by a trip to your hairstylist to discuss whether highlights, lowlights, treatments and a light trim are needed.  Next, the texture of your skin is obviously very important on your wedding day.  Begin by getting facials once a month at least 3 months before your wedding, this will help the makeup go on smoothly and last longer.  Check out bridal and fashion magazines, Pinterest and the Knot to find the latest bridal looks appropriate for you and your wedding venue.  Book your trial session about 1 to 3 months before your wedding, to ensure the look is perfect for you.  Make a realistic fitness plan and work out with a buddy to help keep you on track.  The two areas of your body to pay close attention to when wearing your wedding dress are your shoulders and abdominals.

That’s it for now.  Remember to enjoy the journey, not just the destination.

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Prepping for your Wedding Day

August 30, 2013 6:26 pm / Leave a Comment /

5000107695Most brides are preoccupied with the overwhelming details and timing of their wedding day. They forget to pack the little things or don’t have time to really think about themselves.  So here is a packing list of “your little thing”s that may be overlooked.  I write “your” because there is comfort in the things you are use to seeing, touching or using.  Your skin is a perfect example, you may become sensitive to the body lotion or sunscreen provided by the hotel. The type of pillows may cause you to sleep with your head buried in the them leading to puffy eyes on your wedding day.

Pack your favorite:

Pillow, aromatherapy-lavendar for relaxation, sun hat, eye drops

sunscreen, cleanser, eye makeup remover, moisturizer for face and body,  lip balm

shampoo, conditioner, leave in conditioner, body wash, blowdryer

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What is a bride’s day suppose to look like?

July 20, 2013 3:32 am / 1 Comment /

I am writing this entry because I had an amazing experience while styling a bridal party today at the Halekulani Hotel in Waikiki.  As I styled the brides and bridesmaids, I listened to the stories and memories shared by the aunty and cousins about their grandparents and other family members.  The aunty was hilarious, reminding the girls about the lives, habits and even sayings of their grandparents and relatives.  As I listened and laughed inside, I thought about memories of my own childhood.  I felt like I really understood the connection between the members of this family.  The experience was like watching an old film about my bride and her cousins growing up on the North Shore of Oahu playing and hanging out with their grandparents, aunties and cousins.  It’s funny how some experiences, even simple ones, can leave a lasting impression on you.  I was reminded that friends and family are with you every step of the way, in person and in spirit, preparing you for your wedding day.

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Hawaii Wedding Destination Found

February 18, 2013 1:45 am /

destination wddingMy brides from all over the world choose Oahu as their wedding destination for good reason.

For over 15 years, I’ve met brides from Canada, Europe, Asia, Australia and even Russia.  On an average, I will have styled at least 3 brides a week from another country and they all have one thing is common.

They’ve chosen Oahu as their destination wedding for the convenience and beauty that the Hawaiian islands has to offer.  It’s a service-oriented island which most people find out that they can book anything and everything their heart desires, yes, even a small or large wedding.   The  island’s magic are constantly being captured  in the hearts and the photos of the bridal party.  Plus,  everyone wants a beautiful backdrop of a perfect wave, waterfall or beaches of the islands.

That’s were I come in, I know most destination wedding spots and offer suggestions on bridal makeup and hairstyles conducive to  time of day, lighting, location and weather conditions.  All the while, keeping in mind the bride’s comfort level; in order to  meet her goals.  My destination brides are always relaxed and come armed with lots of sunscreen to avoid any skin problems.  So if being ” in the moment” and enjoying your wedding with spectacular photos is something you long for check out Hawaii as your destination to say “I do”.

 

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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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Mascara Magic

January 30, 2013 6:55 pm /

EXPOSED ROOTS

If you carefully wiggle your mascara at the base of your lashes, you get a gold star. Everyone else: Start doing it. “If you don’t get mascara at the roots, your lashes look shorter than they are,” says makeup artist Diane Kendal.
http://www.allure.com/makeup-looks/2013/most-common-mascara-mistakes#slide=5
Beauty by Tania’s favorite mascara is L’oreal Voluminous Waterproof Black Mascara

 

 

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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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The Best Beauty Secret

January 7, 2013 5:51 pm /

Funny Girl

“I don’t look my best when I wake up. But, I do feel beautiful when I’m tired and happy and I’ve had a good laugh and a glass of champagne.”—Maya Rudolph, comedian

Laughter isn’t just the best medicine; apparently it’s also a great beauty balm as well. To wit: Rudolph is just as gorgeous at 40 as she was at 28, when she first joined the cast of Saturday Night Live. With her radiant, lightly freckled skin and full mane of curls, Rudolph continues to show off her natural beauty.

For more fashion and and beauty styles, check out celebrity comments from Glo.

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So Formal, So Easy!

December 29, 2012 5:33 am /

As promised this is my second easy, formal look that any girl can whip up with a a rubberband and a few bobby pins.  First, make a part hair on one side of your head and grab all your hair to the opposite side and make a low ponytail behind ear.  For a youthful, trendy look, curl the ends with a 1″ curling iron and wrap a small strand of hair around the ponytail and use a bobby pins to secure the end.

From here, if you’re hoping to achieve a more elegant and sophisticated look, grab a small strand and curl it around your finger and place it close the base of the ponytail to make a small barrel-size curl and bobby pin the curl close to the ponytail. You may continue to use this same technique, placing the curls around the ponytail so that the base of the ponytail is hidden by the curls. Now hairspray it in place and add your favorite hair jewel/pin or flower near the top and front of the curls. Voila!

 

 

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Quick & Easy Hairstyling for Your Special Event

December 21, 2012 7:34 pm /

Hey Girls,  We all know that time is of the essence so for my next 3 posts, I’ll describe my 3 favorite hairstyling tips suitable for any event.  Today’s first hairstyle is an all-down curly style using curlers and curling iron.  Put 4 to 5 rollers in your hair, curled backward, in a line at the top of your head, placing rollers front to back.  At this point, it will look like a mohawk on the top of your head.  Then grab small sections of the rest of the your hair and with the curling iron, curl the bottom ends, rolling up about half way.  Remove curlers from the top of your head, throw your head forward, shake your head and flip your hair back.  Run your fingers through the ends to define waves and spray as desired.  To show off your sparkling earrings, pull a small strand of hair up above your ear, twist the strand of hair and bobby pinning it back revealing your earring.

Stay tuned for my next favorite hairstyling tip. . . .

 

 

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