Beauty for Brides By Vicki Millar

On May 5, 2012 Jennifer and Kevin were married.  Jennifer had hired me about a year in advance of her wedding.  I had a really fabulous time getting this bridal party ready....along with lots of help from my trusted colleague Jessica Jean Myers.  We managed to knock out 6 makeup applications (Jennif

Soft pastels, corals, creams, golds and beige's are hot for the 2012 spring/summer bridal season.  Not that I don't love a little bold nail colour every now and then but there is something so classic and sophisticated about an understated nail colour.  Perfect for any bride!  See if any of these col

It's that time of year again when I share with you my favourite hair kit picks for the new 2012 bridal season.  These are some of my "cannot live without" items that I carry in my hair kit to every job.  Give one or all of them a try!Brush Category Boar Bristle Brush - smoothes hair, reduces frizz

The key to achieving a beautiful bridal glow no matter what your age is to understand how to bring out your best features with makeup and play down the features you aren't as keen on.Tip 1: It's true when they say "less is more as you age." Not to say you can't rock a smoky eye or pop your lips with

Every year I share my favourite bridal makeup kit picks and below are my 2012 "must have" picks!  These are makeup products that I use regularly on many of my clients and products that just really work.  They aren't necessarily new products but are products that I've been using more often with my 20

Last October I worked with a lovely lady named Andrea in Brampton, Ontario.  Her and Don were having an engagement photoshoot on a really damp rainy day.  Both Andrea and Don are super nice people and I really enjoyed meeting them.  I also really loved their dog - whose name I've forgotten now but w

Emma Stone showing off her beautiful flawless skin and what an updo!  Ooh, la, la!  Imagine this hairstyle with a veil?  My heart be still...It was another glitz and glam evening at the Oscar's!  Every year I am glued to the TV watching all the stars strut in their gorgeous gowns, sparkly diamonds a

Have you ever looked at a celebrity wedding and wondered if you could look like they do? Yes, you can! Below are some of the top secret tips that pro makeup artists know about but rarely share!Secret #1:  How do celebrities look so good in photo's? First and foremost, they hire pro makeup artists th

This is the gown Dilnaz wore to her receptionBack in July I was hired to work on a fabulous wedding at the very hot (and super humid!) Casa Loma. Dilnaz (the bride) is a physician living in Michigan and her wedding was a traditional Muslim ceremony/reception.  Dilnaz hired me for airbrush makeup and