It’s June! And in the photography world that means wedding season! Our studio is all a buzz with beautiful brides who are gifting their husband’s-to-be the gift of sexy, classy images.
So a Makeover Monday Post of bridal inspired lingerie is perfect timing!
All outfits from Victoria Secret

Ombré (from the French world “ombrer” meaning to shade) is a colouring technique when the shade fades from light to dark. The gradient colours are stunning when used in hair trends, nails and billowy silky fabrics. I’ve even used the ombré trend with lipstick with a dark purple/red fading into a natural pink in the inner lip. You can say I’m a little obsessed. I adapted the hair trend a number of years ago now because of it’s easy up-keep and beach hair look but I’m in love with bright spring coloured ombré jewelry this spring.

The idea is to have a gradual change between gems with a smooth transition without a distinguished line between shades. I love ombré faded jewelry on big bold gems for statement pieces and and small gradual fades on gems of the same size. We recently had a client who inherited a number of pearl pieces from her grandmother that did not suit her taste. We restrung the pearls of different colours to a subtle ombré fade that incorporated her grandmother’s heirlooms with an unexpected twist of today’s look. We loved how elegant and trendy the pearls looked!

Katelyn Daman
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 A style that is trending for 2013: BRAIDS

They’ll be an increased demand for beautiful braids this year, whether it’s simple or intricate, for a wedding or a walk in the park, braids will continue to be a well sought after hairstyle in 2013. Don’t think that every braid has to be perfect; in fact, the idea of the ‘messy braid’ is here to stay!

Here’s a quick braid updo done by me on my friend Bailey.

Somboun

Society Hair Salon

120 Donald Street

204-947-3677

sombounp@gmail.com

When I delivered her album she said something that was music to my ears, she stated she was in a bit of a slump with herself and had done the session as a pick me up and it was all she needed, the album was simply icing on the cake compared to how she felt after doing the shoot. So although she was encouraged by her hubby and had done it in part for him, this session was mostly for her and THAT is what Coco is all about. Empowering yourself and feeling beautiful.

So glad we had the opportunity to work with you M!

My post about shoes falls at a perfect time as the Oscars were just on not long ago. I love checking out what the latest shoe trends are. We’ll start with Hollywood’d newest “It” girl, Jennifer Lawrence. As soon as I saw hers I thought they would be perfect under a wedding dress. Brian Atwood’s “wagner” in a nude shimmer.

Kristen Stewart donned these Jimmy Choo’s “cosmic” in nude.

Reese Witherspoon chose a pair of Louboutin in black named “very prive”

Most of the celebs seemed to play it safe this year and wore mostly nudes, neutrals and blacks.

We will be sharing a LOT more of this gorgeous, sweet & firery vixen very soon, so stay tuned.

For the last year the Beauty industry claimed a new product that many of us are fascinated by.  Some feel that it is in fact the best thing to come our way for years…

          THE  B.B CREAM!!.

Some of you are reading this thinking what the heck is that?!, and others heard of it, wanting to know more, and looking to learn for hints tricks and tips..

BB cream, also may be know as  “Blemish Balm”, or “Beauty Benefit” cream.
This legendary multi tasking cream; is used in different ways by the user, or beauty product junkie.
One may choose to use it as an all- in -one -product, another may like to use it as a third step in their seven product morning regimen.  Yes, seven LOL

      The BB cream is a:

MOISTURIZER: feeding your thirsty skin with moisture.

PRIMER: which means its perfecting the look of your complexion with the antioxidants and minerals. Also, acting as a barrier between your skin and your foundation – if you choose to wear one over top) however it is….

A TINT: (light coverage foundation)

SPF: usually 20 or higher

I personally love it as a moisturizer and primer in the summer, as it has the SPF. especially great that you can wear it to the beach!, looks perfectly natural, your protected from the sun, your imperfections are concealed as it perfects the look of the skin and its tinted!, need I say more!, what a super cream!
sounds to good to be true?! I know right?!! But it’s true!  And oh so good!!! And pssttt.. EVEN
MEN USE IT!!!

available at your favorite cosmetic shop or beauty counter!

Have questions? Feel free to email me!     Karrieleeartistry@gmail.com

Anyone else super excited that Victoria Secret is finally here in Winnipeg??!!?? No, me neither

Here are a few of my favourite things which coincidentally would all be beautiful for a Valentine’s Day session!

Jewelry trends typically are forecasted from the three R’s: Red Carpet, Runway & Real Life. Here is a quick list of trends the Mokada ladies think you should be looking for in 2013.

Shine bright like an emerald. Pantone just named emerald the colour of the year and we’ve already seen stars hit the red carpet fashioning this brilliant gem. International mining firm Gemfields is aiming to do what De Beers has done for diamonds; making the emerald a standard household item. Emeralds and rubies are the second hardest gemstone next to a diamond and make ultra unique engagement rings for those looking to break the mould.

Snakes and social ladders.  Love it or hate it, we’re going to snakes trickle down from the red carpet. Rachel Weisz shines in Bulgari’s Serpenti Collection this runway season. She’s often the face of classic beauty and we love how she’s showing off her edgy side in jewel adorned serpents. Watches, arm bands, bracelets and even clutches have taken shape to our slithery friend… And we love it.

Stacking, stacking, stacking. The “stackables” ring trend has been around for the past few years but this year we are seeing it more than ever. One of my favourite new trends for this year is the knuckle ring. Stacking a mixture of gold, fashion and thin rings and topping the look off with a few tiny rings on the your first knuckle is a perfect hipster-chic combination.  We’ll also see the colour blocking trend move to your arm candy.