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Alistbeauty.ca shares wedding make up tips

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We know at Alistbeauty.ca that you’ve probably heard this over and over, but your wedding day is going to fly by. Between getting ready, greeting guests, posing for photos, and hitting the dance floor, powdering your nose or touching up your makeup will be the last thing on your mind. Besides, a makeup bag doesn’t really go with your wedding dress.

But no matter how hectic things get, you of course still want to look your absolute best—especially since every moment will be externalized in your wedding photos. That’s why Alistbeaut.ca is sharing tips,tricks and products that will keep you looking matte and red carpet worthy through your ceremony, reception, and even the after-party.

Alistbeauty schedules time for touch-up to ensure your makeup is basically is picture perfect all day and night so your never stressed  before you walk down the aisle.

Exfoliate the Night Before

Be sure to start prepping the night before if you want your foundation to look flawless on your wedding day. Makeup won’t adhere evenly to dry, flaky patches, so use a light exfoliator,  to gently slough away dead skin and create a smooth canvas. And, of course, supple, hydrated skin is key, so always apply moisturizer after your scrub session.

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Blot Away Excess Oils Before You Apply Foundation

Some moisturizers can leave an oily film on the surface of your skin which causes your makeup to slide right off. But you also don’t want to skip it—your skin needs to be hydrated on your big day. Apply your go-to moisturizer, give it some time to work its magic, then use blotting papers to remove excess oil before having us apply your makeup. That way, you’ll get the hydration, but without the excess oils that ruin your makeup.  Also nice for guys to use so they don’t look shine and are not looking to wear anything on their skin like powder.

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Double Up on Primers

If you have an oily T-zone, Alistbeauty will use a mattifying primer in this area, like Make Up For Ever Step 1 Skin Equalizer Primer, and a hydrating one, like e.l.f. Hydrating Face Primer, on your cheeks if they dry easily. Apply both to a clean face for better color payoff, a smoother canvas, and long-lasting wear. Translation: You won’t have to miss out on a slice of wedding cake when you run to bathroom to touch-up.
##Soak Your Makeup Sponge Strategically If you apply your liquid foundation with a sponge (try __The Original from BeautyBlender__), soaking it with a matte finish setting spray will keep your makeup completely bulletproof and shine-free. To avoid wasting product, soak your sponge in water first, wring it out, then spray it with your setting spray from all sides. SHOP NOW: [Sephora](https://www.sephora.com/product/beautyblender-P228913), $20

Soak Your Makeup Sponge Strategically

If you apply your liquid foundation with a sponge (try The Original from BeautyBlender), soaking it with a matte finish setting spray will keep your makeup completely bulletproof and shine-free. To avoid wasting product, soak your sponge in water first, wring it out, then spray it with your setting spray from all sides.

##Bake Your Makeup This technique is a favorite among beauty bloggers and you shouldn't knock it until you try it. Apply a generous coat of of loose powder (we love __Lancôme Translucence Loose Powder__) over your foundation and concealer and let it sit for up to twenty minutes. Then, just brush off the excess. If you tend to get oily, this is the best way to set your makeup and keep your skin completely matte all day and night. SHOP NOW: [Saks Fifth Avenue](https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446621640), $37 

 

Bake Your Makeup

This technique is a favorite among beauty bloggers and you shouldn’t knock it until you try it.  We apply a generous coat of of loose powder (we love Lancôme Translucence Loose Powder) over your Photo Touch foundation and concealer and let it sit for up to twenty minutes. Then, just brush off the excess. If you tend to get oily, this is the best way to set your makeup and keep your skin completely matte all day and night.

Finish With a Setting Spray

We seal your makeup with a final mist of a long-lasting setting spray to ensure your makeup stays in place, no matter how crazy it gets on the reception dance floor.

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A Breakdown of the Perfect Getting-Ready

Wedding makeup specialist Al Fortier

The #1 secret to a stress-free wedding day? Scheduling ample hair and makeup time for you and your bridesmaids. By including enough prep time in your wedding-day schedule, you’ll arrive at the ceremony venue relaxed and ready to go, with plenty of time to spare. Otherwise, if hair and makeup run late, everything else will be behind schedule for the rest of the day. So, to help you make it to the church on time, follow our getting-ready guide and sample timeline.

How Much Time Should You Allot For?

Some brides try to cut costs by hiring one hairstylist and one makeup artist to work on herself and the bridal party. While we’re totally on board with saving some funds, you need to plan accordingly time-wise. If you cram you run the risk of throwing yourself off schedule, and if you do start to run behind, a wedding planner can get things back on track. If you planned your own wedding, then it helps to have someone who’s not part of the bridal party on-hand just in case things get hectic. When you put your day-of timeline together, try to keep these guidelines in mind:

Makeup:  45 minutes per bridesmaid ,mother of bride and  60 minutes for the bride.

Hair: 30 – 45 minutes a bridesmaid, mother of bride. 60 – 90 minutes for the bride.

Timing Tips

• According to hairstylist Al Fortier, have your stylist start on the bridesmaids first, while the makeup artist begins with the bride.

• Book the photographer to arrive one hour before the bride is ready to go. That way, he or she will be able to shoot “getting ready” shots, like the bride applying her last bit of lipstick or having a flower pinned to her hair. This also gives your photographer plenty of time to capture those oh-so-important detail shots — your gown on a hanger, shoes, jewelry, purse, etc.

• If you have yourself plus four bridesmaids all getting your hair and makeup done, allot at least four and 1/2 hours of getting-ready time. That may seem like a lot, but it’s just enough.

• If your bridal party is a bit bigger, alistbeauty will bring other artists to assistant and cut down on time.  Make sure any additional charges are discussed ahead of time.•

Take a look at our getting-ready order of events below for some extra help with your planning process. For our example, there’s a 4 p.m. ceremony start time and the bride has four bridesmaids in her party.

10:00 a.m. Bride’s makeup and Bridesmaid #1’s hair

10:30 a.m. Bridesmaid #2’s hair

11:00 a.m. Bridesmaid #3’s hair and Bridesmaid #1’s makeup

11:30 a.m. Bridesmaid #4’s hair

11:45 a.m. Bridesmaid #2’s makeup

12:30 p.m. Photographer arrives to take “getting ready” and “details” photos, Bride’s hair, Bridesmaid #3’s makeup

1:15 p.m. Bridesmaid #4’s makeup

2:00 p.m. All hair and makeup complete, wedding party photos are taken

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Prep Your skin

The right moisturizer is the best makeup primer.

While the team at alistbeauty applauds the women who are down to leave the house with nothing but SPF on, You have to start with a solid canvas. In the morning before  using foundation, we have found that a hydrating face cream is the only primer needed. Try sometime that extends the hydration of your face all day long and that is oil-free (yet still silky) texture is perfect for layering my foundation on top. This will provide  just the right amount of slip so makeup goes on smoothly, but it also keeps everything in place without creasing or smudging.

It’s a form of self-care.

Going through the steps of your skin-care regimen is perfectly fine to take a moment for yourself every day. That minute-long facial massage you give myself with your moisturizer of choice is the ultimate form of self-care over the course of my jam-packed daily schedule. Try to zone out and clear my head while doing it because you will probably won’t have another free moment to relax until your back home at the end of the day.

It makes your feel more confident.

You may start to notice fine lines forming on your forehead. They unexpectedly moved in overnight and set up shop on your face.  It’s probably because your not drinking enough water throughout the day, but it’s not a good look for my foundation when it settles in those fine lines. The solution — besides staying hydrated —  try a moisturizing  mist. It seriously keeps  over-sized pores and fine lines at bay since it plumps and glows, even with your  foundation on.

The long-term effects are satisfying.

The selfie generation isn’t afraid to experiment with wild makeup looks for Instagram and IRL instant gratification, but when you do a full skin-care routine, it feels like you are investing in your skin’s future. And right now, that future is looking bright — and positively dewy.

 
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Dress Code

From Black Tie to Casual Wedding Guest Dress Code Explained

I am sure you have received a wedding invitation that has left you comedpletely clueless about the wedding guest dress code? Between “black tie optional” and “semiformal,” what does this mean? The language can be tricky to decipher, but we looked it up.  Here are the most common wedding-guest dress codes explained so that you arrive appropriately—and stylishly!—dressed to the celebration.

The Invitation Says: “White Tie”

This the most formal of all dress codes (think: White House state dinners).

  • For the ladies: A formal floor-length evening gown.

  • For the men: A tuxedo, a long black jacket with tails, a formal white shirt, white vest and bow tie, white or gray gloves, and black formal shoes.

The Invitation Says: “Black Tie”

This is the next most formal wedding dress code, and usually means the wedding is an evening event.

  • For the ladies: You can go a bit dressier and wear a formal floor-length gown, or choose a short, dressy cocktail dress. (If you’re unsure about the appropriate dress length, the bride, wedding party, or friends should be able to answer your questions.)

  • For the men: A tuxedo. A black bow tie, black vest or cummerbund, and patent leather shoes are also suggested. For summer weddings, a white dinner jacket and black tuxedo trousers are also acceptable. (You might be able to get away with a conservative black suit as a substitute for the tux.)

The Invitation Says: “Formal” or “Black Tie Optional”

The wording here indicates something slightly less formal than black tie is acceptable. So, a tuxedo isn’t required, but the event is still formal enough for one to be appropriate.

  • For the ladies: A long dress, dressy separates, or a formal cocktail dress.

  • For the men: A tuxedo or a formal dark suit, white shirt, and conservative tie.

The Invitation Says: “Semiformal” or “Dressy Casual”

Take your cues from the time of the event: Wear darker, more formal colors for an evening wedding; opt for light colors and fabrics for a daytime event.

  • For the ladies: A cocktail dress or a long, dressy skirt and top.

  • For the men: A suit and tie, dark or light depending on the season and time of day.

The Invitation Says: “Festive Attire”

Relatively new, this one can leave many guests scratching their heads. Basically, guests are given the go-ahead to have fun and play with their look. Opt for cocktail-party attire featuring bolder colors and playful accessories.

  • For the ladies: A cocktail dress or party dress in a fun color, paired with playful accessories.

  • For the men: A suit and tie, jazzed up with a bright tie.

The Invitation Says: “Casual”

This indicates the wedding will likely be held outdoors or on the beach, meaning the event will be much more laid-back, especially when it comes to attire. That said, jeans, shorts, and tank tops are probably not appropriate unless they’re specifically noted as acceptable.

  • For the ladies: A summer sundress is appropriate (just make sure the fabric isn’t overly formal).

  • For the men: Dress pants or khaki pants with a button-down shirt, tie (though you might be able to get out of wearing a tie), and sport jacket or sweater.

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Alistbeauty tips and tricks

Alistbeauty tips and tricks

Tips and Tricks to revitalize dried mascara

You should only keep your  mascara for about three months, because it can habour some nasty bacteria if kept longer.  If your mascara before three months seems to be getting a bit cakey before you toss it out, try this little trick! Add a couple of drops of fresh saline solution to the tube in order to thin and liquefy your mascara again. Another great tip is that Sephora has some great travel size mascaras at their beauty-on-the-fly section that will last one or two months so you do not need to worry about it drying out you can just get a new tube.

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White eyeliner is your new besty 

Probably one of the most versatile pieces in your eye makeup arsenal should be a white eyeliner pencil or eye shadow stick. alistbeauty uses white eyeliner in a light blended application all over your eyelid before applying your regular shadow color. The white base will intensify the color, which is especially important for sheer colors that need a boost. Secondly, you can apply a white shadow stick along the outer part of your brow bone and blend into your all-over eye shade to define your brows and brighten your eyes. Lastly, use white eyeliner applied along your lower water line to open up your eyes and make them look brighter, whiter, and larger than they actually are. If you have deep skin, try a nude liner on your waterline instead.

 Tight lining for Super-thick lashes

You may be used to applying eyeliner above your eyelashes to accentuate your look, but have you tried tight lining before? If not, definitely give it a go, we at alistbeauty have had great results because it can really change how you do your eye makeup forever. When you tight line, you should be applying eyeliner directly at the roots of your lashes with a gentle “dotting” technique. This gives you the appearance of thicker and fuller lashes without any mascara. Use this liner technique alone with a nude eye shadow and no mascara or clear mascara for a gorgeous natural look. Or you can add this technique into your regular routine, because when paired with winged liner, mascara, and dramatic shadow, tight lining care really make your eye makeup look amazing.

Alistbeauty  suggests you change your routine to stop your concealer from creasing. Make sure you’re using a relatively thin formula under your eyes, not the thick stuff you’d normally use for covering blemishes.  Apply only to the inner corner under your eye, before sweeping down across your cheekbone. Use a damp sponge or brush to blend up under your eyes and into your cheeks, then let dry. After it’s dried, gently pull down on the skin under your eye, and carefully blend out any creases that have formed using your fingers. Once this is done, use a translucent setting powder and a soft brush to gently add a light coating of powder over your under-eye area.

If you’re especially prone to creasing, you can try “baking” your makeup for longer crease-free power: After applying a much thicker coating of translucent powder, let it sit several minutes, which will “bake,” or set, your base makeup. Then use your fluffy brush to dust off all the excess powder.

 

Nars is one of the best for under eye concealers

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The Dress Of Your Dreams

The Dress of your dreams

You found your soul mate and somehow that didn’t feel as difficult as finding the dress of your dreams! From fit and flair, ball gowns to bias-cut dresses the options seem endless.

Here are ten signs that you may have found the dress of your dreams.

1. You start using superlatives.
If you’re suddenly inspired to describe your gown as “the most amazing dress “, “It’s stunning!” or simply “OMG I love the way I look in it!” you’ve found the one.

2. You can picture yourself walking down the aisle in it.
Picturing your groom’s awestruck reaction to your red carpet-worthy look as you glide down the aisle? You’ve found the one.

3. You don’t want to take it off or want to wear it now.
You want to wear it to school, work. bowling or to the supermarket that’s normal, right?

4. All other dresses suddenly pale in comparison to it.

Everything else looks drab or just “ok” compared to the stunner you’re rocking now.

5. Someone in your group is tearing up, even if it’s not you.
You may or may not be the type to overtly display emotion, but chances are if your mother, sister, or best friend needs tissues, you’ve found your one.

6. You’re convinced your body has never looked better.
Whether it is a cinched mermaid dress that emphasizes your curves or a slim silk sheath that complements your athletic frame, Giselle has nothing on you when you’re in this stunner.

7. Your gown may not be pink, but your face has taken on a rosy glow.

If your dress evokes the same blushing reaction, as the first kiss did you found the one.

8. No one else’s opinion matters.
Your mind is made up, you love it and that’s the one!

9. The prospect of not wearing the dress on your big day is too much to bear.
You will do without anything else maybe even the groom, but you have to wear this gown!

10. You feel like you’re falling in love all over again.
If you’re experiencing a coup de coeur like the one you felt when first falling for your groom, it’s time to say yes to your dress.

 

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The Opulence Of Imperial Russia

THE OPULENCE OF IMPERIAL RUSSIA

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: AGI STUDIO

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: AGI STUDIO

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: AGI STUDIO

In a colour palette consisting of gold and soft pink, this styled shoot draws inspiration from Imperial Russia and the opulent beauty of exquisite Fabergé eggs. A damask gold backdrop reflected the ornate interiors of the Alexander Palace, which was once so admired for its masterful design. Miniature Fabergé eggs, encased in glass domes, were created to sit atop of each place setting, thus adding an addition touch of elegance to the tablescape. Gold pears and macarons cascaded from inside the cake, along with pearl and sugar flower details, making it the undisputed showstopper of the shoot.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: AGI STUDIO

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: AGI STUDIO

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: AGI STUDIO

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: AGI STUDIO

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: AGI STUDIO

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: AGI STUDIO

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: AGI STUDIO

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: AGI STUDIO

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: AGI STUDIO

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: AGI STUDIO

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: AGI STUDIO

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: AGI STUDIO

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: AGI STUDIO

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