A West Coast Wedding As Seen In Style Me Pretty

Style Me Pretty is one of everybody's favorite wedding blogs! It showcases oodles of inspiring content and some of the most beautiful weddings around the world. So naturally when one of our brides is featured on it-we are thrilled!

Set within the super stylish walls of the Rosewood Hotel Georgia and bedecked with white blooms and leafy greens from Garden Party Flowers, not even our Vancouver rain could put a damper on Betty and Steve's beautiful day!

Betty wore our Pave Halo Earrings and double strand, freshwater pearl Violetta Bracelet. Each bracelet is hand strung to order so we were able to customize the fit of the bracelet to a perfect size. We then hid the clasp with a sparkling design of Swarovski crystals so there are no gaps or hanging chains, just a seamless circle of beautiful jewellery.

Both of Betty's pieces are available in our Online Shop and can be customized at check out.

Scroll through some of our favorites from Betty and Steve's big day and see the full feature gallery on Style Me Pretty, here: http://www.stylemepretty.com/2017/04/06/classic-hotel-wedding/

PHOTOGRAPHER Melia Lucida Photography PLANNING Kasia from Alicia Keats Wedding Planning GOWN DESIGNER Allure Bridals FLOWERS Garden Party Flowers MAKEUP Jasmine Hoffman Makeup Artist JEWELRY Elsa Corsi from Jeweliette Jewellery

Fabulous Friends Night Out

If you follow us on Instagram, then you might of caught our story of a recent night out with The Girls at Joey's Restaurant. Everyone kept asking what the occasion was...a birthday? A celebration? What? Nope, just Thursday! 

We also got to resurrect on of our original chokers from the 90's as well as Tasseled Necklace we had hiding in our jewelry box. That's the fun thing about jewelry, it's not about wearing it everyday or how often you wear it - it's about being able to call upon pieces when the mood or the occasion calls for it. Bonus points for when it reinvents what you already have in your closet which can be even more satisfying than getting a new dress!

To start we feasted on a family style presentation of appetizers that included Night Market Curry Dip, Hawaiian Tuna Tacos and Osaka Style Pressed Salmon Sushi. Note to self- next time order more of the Pressed Sushi...it was to die for!

And then we feasted some more! You can never go wrong with Steak Frites. Unless you are a vegetarian, then it would not be the right choice. Good thing JOEY Restaurant has some options for both Vegetarians and Celiacs, who were also at the table.

Cheers to these custom, crafted Elderflower Collins Cocktails! They were the perfect color to match our table arrangements from Sunflower Florist. Yes, we brought our own flowers...because that's just how we roll.

You would think that Jasmine had planned her nails and sequined Little Pink Dress to match our drinks as well, but pinky swear that was just a happy coincidence!

It's aways great when Jenny De Jong comes out to play! She is usually hard at work behind the scenes at Countdown Events or working on her collection of custom party supplies at Shop Tineke 

And these two! They are just the cutest! Diana is what we like to call a BRIEND. A briend is what you get when one of your past brides becomes one of your lifelong friends! Get it? Bride + Friend = Briend. 

Diana and Hannah from Little Pink Dress Design. Hannah made Jasmine's sparkly little number, pictures below and Diana's daughter christening outfit- now that's what we call range! 

What do you get when a microblader, a costume designer and a makeup artist walk into a room? Three super stylish women, obviously! Sarah just opened a chic Gastown Micro-pignemtation Loft and Claudia Da Ponte is one of Vancouver's most sought after stylists and costume designers for television.

If you are curious about Micro-Pigmentation and how to "wake up with makeup" as she calls it, check out her studio, KILLENIT STUDIO where she combines her two great loves...tatooing and makeup!

This beauty needs no introduction! In fact, you are probably already following Jasmine on Instagram!

When your best friends are also your GLAM SQUAD! For mobile and in-salon beauty services be sure to check out Hair By Brands and www.jasminehoffman.com

Thank you to Ellen Ho of Hong Photography for all the beautiful photos of the evening! We are huge fans of Ellen! HUGE! She also photographs all of our Look Books , many of our brides and countless editorials featuring our jewellery! We previously blogged our most recent one that was featured in Wedluxe, here.

So there you have it! A fun, fabulous friends night out where we ate, drank and be merry-ed the night away! Julia Child was really onto something when she came up with this Quote lettered by Lele Chan Designs.

PHOTOGRAPHY Hong Photography HAIR Courtney Brands MAKEUP Jasmine Hoffman FLOWERS Sunflower Florist CUSTOM LETTER PRINT Lele Chan Designs JASMINES DRESS Little Pink Dress

Love In Bloom As Seen In Wedluxe

It is styled shoots like this one featured in Wedluxe Magazine that get us excited for Spring to finally arrive! Lush florals, a playful swing, chairs that are almost too pretty to sit in and of course some jaw dropping Elsa Corsi jewels...this shoot planned by Aly Armstrong Events has it ALL!

“A beautiful floral pattern has us dreaming of love and light. This fairytale forest-inspired shoot infuses romance into every last detail, with the stunning juxtaposition of glamorous white decor with pastel blooms creating a lush and whimsical statement!”

— Wedluxe Magazine

Well, hello there! Two of our favorite things...shoes and jewelry! You can always count on Makeup Artist Jasmine Hoffman to show up with the prettiest Louboutin's!

The Jarrad Necklace is a beautiful, classic style statement that never goes out of style. It is also the piece that Love By Phoebe based our watermark logo on, which says how much we love it! Shop it online, here: http://www.elsacorsi.com/shoponline/jarrad-necklace  

For the full feature, pick up the print edition of Wedluxe Magazine Winter/Spring 2017 on newsstands now or visit: http://wedluxe.com/fresh-floral-filled-styled-shoot-inspired-love-bloom/

PHOTOGRAPHY • Blush Wedding Photography, PRODUCER, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, STYLIST, AND PLANNER • Aly Armstrong Event Planning & Design, FLORAL DESIGN • Granville Island Florist, DECOR DESIGN • Éclat Decor Inc., STATIONERY DESIGN • Violet Grey Creative, CAKE DESIGN • A. Elizabeth Cakes, VENUE • Aberthau Mansion, HAIR STYLIST • Veronica Gomes Hair, MAKEUP ARTIST • Blue Jasmine Beauty Group, GOWN • Vera Wang from Blush Bridal, SHOES • Christian Louboutin from Nordstrom, EARRINGS AND NECKLACE • Elsa Corsi from Jeweliette, CRYSTAL CANDELABRAS, TABLE, CHAIRS, CHARGERS, GLASSWARE, FLATWARE, GOLD VOTIVES, CAKE STAND • Éclat Decor Inc., CHAIR DECAL DESIGN AND INSTALLATION • Aly Armstrong Event Planning & Design, CHAIR DECAL PRODUCTION • Urban Walls

{GIVEAWAY} A 10k French Tea Party Bridal Shower

Are you ready to WIN the Bridal Shower of your Pinterest Dreams?

A chic venue, a gorgeous custom gown, your very own personal Glam Squad and party planner, a to-die for cake, invitations...and sparkling jewels for everyone! Yes, all of that...all $10,000 of that could be yours!

Keep on scrolling for the full entry details on how to win this amazing prize for you and 10 of your besties!

THE PRIZE
Bon Appetit! Champagne, hors d’oeuvres, sweets and the perfect setting at Colette Grand Café
Capturing every detail and your fabulous event, Mango Studios
Be styled to perfection with the featured custom couture white shower dress by Valencienne Bridal Design
Scrumptious, three-tier work of art by Truffle Cake & Pastry
Leave a trail of glitter with custom jewellery for winner and 10 guests by Elsa Corsi
A touch of vintage with props and furniture provided by Warehouse 84
Glamorous locks and perfect pouts for winner and two friends from Ladylyn Gool & Dawna Boot Makeup
Luxurious custom ferris wheel invitations, menus, place cards and thank you notes from Ferris Wheel Press
Lush and colouful blooms for your grand table and the perfect posy for each guest from Living Fresh
Planning, decor and styling provided by The White Book Wedding Co.

One lucky winner will be randomly drawn on March 1st, 2017

EVENT DATE: Tuesday, April 4th, 2017, at 6:30 p.m.

STEP 1: FOLLOW all the Vendors involved on Instagram

@elegantweddingmagazine
@thewhitebookweddingco
@ladylyngool
@dawnabootmakeup
@mangostudios
@warehouse_84
@valencienneto
@jewelietteshop
@ferriswheelpress
@maretsdesigns
@living_fresh
@trufflecakeandpastry

STEP 2: SNAP A SELFIE!
Stop and take a selfie!
Take a selfie with a copy of Elegant Wedding Magazine, caption “Pick Me” and tag all the vendors

STEP 3: REPOST
Repost a photo of the shoot and tag us on Instagram! Some of our favorites can be seen in the Gallery below!

GOOD LUCK!

View Contest and Rules at https://www.elegantwedding.ca/contest/french-tea-party/

Gilded Dynasty As Seen In Wedluxe

Being featured on the printed pages of Wedluxe Magazine is always a highlight of our wedding season, and get ready to drool over this Glided Dynasty Glitterati Shoot produced by Countdown Events and photographed by Hong Photography.

“Refined patterns and textures of old and new; antique heirlooms, raw silks, and precious stones of the Silk Road conjure up imagery reminiscent of a modern Ming Dynasty.”

— Wedluxe Magazine

Have you been noticing all the White Gem details on this seasons wedding gowns? We have! Thats why we came up with these linear marquise earrings that feature the sparkle of clear crystal and the opacity of matte white. These earrings from the shoot embody this stylish combination and are currently on SALE in our Online Shop, here: http://www.elsacorsi.com/shoponline/dynasty-earring

Another Bridal Style Trend you will see featured in this shoot The Jewelled Choker. The open scalloped design of our Duchess Choker is the perfect style with lace wedding gowns or even this pink Wayne Clark engagement dress.

See the full feature in the Spring 2018 Print Issue of Wedluxe and online, here: http://wedluxe.com/gilded-dynasty/

PHOTOGRAPHY • Hong Photography and Cinema Inc., CONCEPT CREATOR, PRODUCER, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, STYLIST, AND PLANNER • CountDown Events Planning & Design, FLORAL DESIGN • The Flower Factory, DECOR DESIGN • Art of the Party Design, CAKE DESIGN • Le Gateau Bake Shop, VENUE • Fairmont Hotel Vancouver; Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver, HAIR STYLIST AND MAKEUP ARTIST • Anita Lee Beauty and Style, GOWNS • Monique Lhuillier from Bisou Bridal; Erdem from The Room at Hudson's Bay; Jason Matlo; Wayne Clark from The Room at Hudson's Bay, PEARL AND CRYSTAL NECKLACE; CRYSTAL NECKLACE; CRYSTAL EARRINGS: Elsa Corsifrom Jeweliette, EARRINGS, BRACELET, PENDANT NECKLACE, RINGS • De Beers Diamond Jewellery, SHOES AND CLUTCH • Oscar de la Renta from The Room at Hudson's Bay, CHAIRS; TABLE, LINENS; GOLD VOTIVES; CRYSTAL CANDELABRA • Art of the Party Design, TRANSPARENT VASES • The Flower Factory, FLATWARE • The Cross Decor & Design, TEA POT AND TEACUP • TWG Tea, WHITE AND BLUE VESSELS; PLATES; LAMPS • Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, MENU DESIGN • RedBliss Design

Best Reds With Great Friends on www.ilikeherstyle.com {Part 2}

What an honor it was to be included in a follow up to our Fabulous Friends Creating Beautiful Business feature in the print issue of I Like Her Style Vancouver with Best Reds With Great Friends along side Jasmine Hoffman and Stephanie Lewis.

This feature was all about Red Wine and Red Lips! As Jasmine knows, we never wear a red lip however she assured us that she had the perfect red in her kit just for us! Exciting! Apparently, everyone has a perfect shade depending on their complexion and undertone.

Ours was Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in "Beso", a beautiful true red that looks great with any skin tone. Well, if it didn't have us channeling our inner Gwen Stefani! 

If you are ready to find your perfect red, you can book a makeup lesson with Jasmine Hoffman which includes a full face lesson, colour theory, take-home face chart and shopping lesson on how to choose the best brands and build your makeup kit.
 

PHOTOS Nomo Akisawa HAIR Courtney Brands and Cara Christensen MAKEUP Jasmine Hoffman BEAUTY BRUSHES SLMissGlam Beauty DRESS John Richmond from Vetrina

Read the full feature, here: https://issuu.com/ilikeherstylevancouver/docs/ilhsv_issue_1

Also, be sure to check out the print issue, available at these locations

Fabulous Friends Creating Beautiful Business on www.ilikeherstyle.com {Part 1}

Congratulations to our friends at I Like Her Style Vancouver who just launched their first print issue today! In celebration of that, we are sharing a recent editorial they showcased featuring US called Fabulous Friends Creating Beautiful Businesses. Has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?

When Jasmine Hoffman called us up to do the shoot, we agreed and thought as usual we would just drop the jewels off to the location and be on our way. However, just days before in our group text we received a message asking us to arrive with hair and makeup done. Wait, what! I was going to be in the shoot? Well, I could not think of a better way to spend the afternoon than with these dolls!

By now, if you have been following the blog and our Instagram you will recognize Jasmine Hoffman. I am often spotted at her place getting my makeup done, doing photoshoots, and going to events or up to general shenanigans with her.

The beautiful brushes that are often spotted in her hands are the lovely creation of Stephanie Lewis aka Miss Glam. Stephanie is a YouTube Queen, Beauty Mogul and every bit as sweet as her pretty pink princess online personality!

We feel so lucky to have a Girl Squad that also does double duty as a Glam Squad! 

This headpiece is reversible and is available for purchase in our ONLINE SHOP.

PHOTOS Nomo Akisawa HAIR Courtney Brands and Cara Christensen MAKEUP Jasmine Hoffman BEAUTY BRUSHES SLMissGlam Beauty DRESS John Richmond from Vetrina

Read the full feature, here: http://ilikeherstylevancouver.com/2016/12/womanspired-lookbook-fabulous-friends-creating-beautiful-businesses/

Also, be sure to check out the print issue, available at these locations

Steal Nicole Kidmans Golden Globes Jewellery Style

It seems like the Fashion Police of the inter web are split 50/50 on whether Nicole Kidman makes the Best Dressed or Worst Dressed list in this off the shoulder Alexander McQueen gown.

We didn't think it was thaaaaat bad- of course, that is because with our one track mind we were only staring at her jewellery! Totally on point, the choker is this seasons biggest trend and her diamond one was perfect with this look. We appreciated the simple style which was a contrast to ornate gown and hair...it's all about the balance!

We have several chokers available in our Choker Shop if you are looking to steal Nicole Kidman's Golden Globe Jewellery Style! One of our favorites is The Duchess, shown below which is several layers of swoopy Swarovski crystal ($495) or for a less dramatic look the single strand for $65. 

Both are available in our Choker Shop for purchase and we also offer custom design and sizing, just send us an email.

Collection photos taken by Lillian Jill Photography with Hair By Brands and  Makeup/Modeling by Jasmine Hoffman

Porcelain Blue As Seen In Wedluxe

When Shing Weddings contacted us to be a part of their Porcelain Blue Style File submission for Wedluxe Magazine we were immediately inspired to create something with color!

Drawing upon the iconic Cobalt and White combination, we put our Sapphire, White Opal and Chalk White Swarovski Crystals to work!

The shape of our signature marquise style also lent itself perfectly to the feathered motif. This set is now available by special order in our Online Shop and can be customized in other color combinations. Don't you think it is the perfect Something Blue addition to your wedding day style? 

Also featured were our Stephanie Studs with a White Opal Cushion Cut Swarovski Crystal center. Statement studs are a great choice for your wedding day earrings or anytime really! The White Opal is a nice touch too with its milky glow. Many of our styles can be customized using this trending color or any color for that matter, just send us an email and we'll be happy to see if we can make that happen for you!

PHOTOGRAPHY • Denise Lin Photography, CO-CONCEPT CREATOR, PLANNER, PLATES, CHAIR UPHOLSTERY AND BLUE CHAIR • Shing Weddings, CO-CONCEPT CREATOR, DECOR DESIGN, AND TABLE • Art of the Party Design, FLORAL DESIGN • The Flower Factory, STATIONERY DESIGN • Making Memories with Stationery, CAKE DESIGN • The Cake & The Giraffe, VENUE AND CHARGERS • Stanley Park Pavilion, HAIR STYLIST AND MAKEUP ARTIST • Anita Lee Beauty and Style, JEWELLERY • Elsa Corsi from Jeweliette, GOWN • Galia Lahav from Bisou Bridal, BLUE VASES • Atkinson's, GLASSWARE, FLATWARE, NAPKINS, AND WHITE CHAIR • A&B Partytime Rentals Ltd.

See the full feature online, here: http://wedluxe.com/porcelain-blue/