Not Your Grandma’s Bun Here: Bridal Buns You’ll Want to Say “I Do” To…

Spring was a season for buns!  But any bride will discover that buns come in all sorts of types, shapes, and sizes!  From ultra romantic, to sleek and modern the bun can translate into many different styles.  Extra bonus?  It stays out of your way, so you can be confident your hair looks fabulous from saying  your “I do’s” to shakin your stuff on the dance floor.

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Kali was a retro / classic  vision with this side swept bun and vintage detail.

Photo by R2 Studio

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Kim went with an ultra romantic and whimsical design with this low intricate bun.

Photo by Mary Sandy Photography.

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Lela went with an elegant, low slung side bun.  Her style went perfectly with her rustic chic wedding.

Photo by Christine Kay Photography

Sedona Monthly’s June Fashion Issue

 

In the midst of bridal season, Liz Margin, makeup artist, and I enjoyed a change of pace, when we had the opportunity to work on June’s fashion issue of Sedona Monthly.  The concept behind the shoot was “Accessories to a Crime” where we created a look for the model that looked comic book / burglar inspired with a fashion flair.

The model, Erica, was such a beauty, and a pleasure to work with.  Check out the cover, and the outtakes, and be sure to pick up a copy, available on news stands nationally!  Thanks again, Sedona Monthly, for a fun opportunity.

Say “I Do” to Undone Hair

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You’ve found the man, the dress, and shoes, but you haven’t found the  bridal hair that makes you want to say “I do.”  So what do you do?  My guess is you’re the kind of girl that doesn’t like the idea of a wedding “updo”:  the kind of style that is teased and hairsprayed with [...]

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Now Offering Hair Accessories!

I am very excited to announce the newest addition to my services: custom, handmade hair accessories.  My sis, Danielle, has been supplying local boutiques throughout Chicago and San Diego areas with her beautiful creations, and I finally convinced her to launch a bridal / special occasion accessory line.  Not only does she have an amazing [...]

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Ombre Hair for Brides

While ombre is a color trend that’s sweeping Hollywood, it can also be a great look for brides as well.  Although some may quickly associate ombre with 6 inch roots and/or a drastic contrast in color, the best ombre color is achieved through a more subtle and gradual diffusion from dark to light.  Why is [...]

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Bohemian Inspired Style

  As we enjoy the first days of 2012, brides-to-be and wedding professionals look forward to the trends that the upcoming season will bring.  While the last couple of years have brought a wave of vintage inspired style, this season we see that trend softening into whimsical, bohemian inspired looks.  These looks include soft, natural texture, [...]

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