BRIDAL MAKEUP

Makeup inspiration for your wedding day is necessary, but can also be a little tricky. The internet is a bottomless pit for makeup and hair images, and 99% of the images you find are photoshopped, filtered or edited in some way. Lighting also has a huge impact on how the makeup photographs, and how flawless the skin looks. For example, many YouTube beauty gurus/bloggers will have a r...

Oxblood Lips

Oxblood is a beautiful rich red, an is the perfect shade to take you into the cooler months. Oxblood also wears a bit cool on the lips, meaning it will look great with winter whites, and a big, white smile.

Burgundy Eyes

Burgundy is a nice alte...

All Images by Photography by Azra

Burgundy and blush touches made this wedding oh so special- from the delicate bouquets to the exquisite floral lace on Taahirah’s wedding dress, to the wonderfully witty wedding hashtag (#SherazscupofT); pretty much every aspect of this wedding was pinterest-worthy. But don’t just take m...

Image by Focca Photography

Contouring can be intimidating, and difficult to get right on the first few tries. But, with makeup, like many things, practice makes perfect; and; trial and error is key to making contouring work for you. One of the best ways you can ease yourself into contouring is to be well prepared. This means the right products and tools, which will make the whole process a lot...

When I met Barbara, I knew instantly that we would hit it off. She was so positive and vibrant, I couldn’t wait to get her in my makeup chair. Getting her ready at the Windsor Arms Hotel in downtown Toronto was a real treat. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this beautiful wedding at the Eglinton Grand. Take a look for yourself, and try not to smile.

Highlight, correct and correct any makeup mistake with your new bff, concealer.

Here are ways I like to use concealer:

Highlight with concealer: when you highlight with concealer, you get a very subtle glow, that looks like good health, but really it’s good makeup (lol). I like to apply a very small amount of concealer to the center of the face, ...