Makeup that will last the night...

Every Bride needs and depends upon makeup that will withstand their wedding day! Through the tears and smears, it is important that their makeup is the least of their worries. To ensure their bridal look stays put, InStyle Weddings has found "Makeup That'll Last All Night (Really!)...

Perfect Peepers:

Revlon ColorStay 12 Hour Eye Shadow Quad in Starlight

Mark. No Place To Run Longwear Eyeliner

NP Set Eye Primer

Chanel Inimitable Waterproof Mascara

Luscious Lips:

CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lip Pencil

Stila Long Wear Liquid Lip Color

Avon Perfect Wear Extralasting Lipstick

Flawless Face:

Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer

Diorskin Forever Extreme Wear Flawless Makeup

JK Jemma Kidd Show Stopper Water-Resistant Bronzer

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Monday's Montage: This Week's Theme...Rising Hemlines

As the temperatures have risen, so have the hemlines of the wedding dress! Designers such as Oscar de la Renta, Monique Lhuillier, Marchesa, and Amsale have started this new trend in Bridal Fashion.

This latest look can be a fun, flirty option for your wedding reception, beach-side nuptials, or dinner party style. Check out InStyle's gallery of these lovely short bridal dresses... Will you be embracing the shorter hemline for your wedding look?

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Friday's Fabulous Find: The Fashionista's Ball

Are you looking for some perfect accessories for your bridal ensemble? Or perhaps you are looking for an outfit for one of your many upcoming summer weddings...

This Sunday, May 29th, 2011, is The Fashionista's Ball. Hours are 10am to 4pm, but it is suggested to get there early! A Starbucks is right next door...

This event has gently worn clothing and accessories from stylish women across Canada who have donated these items to be sold for the benefit of United Way. This is fashion for a good cause!

This pop-up store is located on 1095 West Pender Street, Vancouver. General Admission is $5 and VIP Admission is $20 (includes 4 raffle tickets and the ability to come and go from the event in order to bid on silent auction items). Note: Tickets are only available at the door!

There will be amazing raffle items, tons of door prizes, silent auction, goody bags for the first 300 women, games and specially created Fashionista's treats! They will be accepting cash, debit and all major credit cards.

So all you fashionista's out there, Saturday will be an early night to make sure you nab those perfect Prada Pumps for your wardrobe. Click here for more information on this fabulous event.

Happy Shopping...

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Your Wedding Guestbook...

Looking for some inspiration for your wedding guestbook? Check out some fun, clever ideas courtesy of Martha Stewart...

"A guest book doesn't have to be in the form of a book." Place out small cards that give your "well wishers just enough space to write a sweet thought, quip, or hope." Check out the black, decorative birdcage on the dg Boutique to collect these memorable well wishes from friends and family.

Transform the inside of the standard guestbook with some personal flair! "Use double-sided tape to affix envelopes in assorted sizes and colors" to the blank pages of a guestbook, or even a plain paper photo album or scrapbook. "Leave cards and a pen on a table for guests to write wishes. When they're done, they can tuck their cards inside the envelopes for the bride and groom to enjoy later."

Add a vintage touch with the typewriter guest book... "Set out an old fashioned typewriter with long sheets of paper for guests to write good wishes to the bride and groom as the feeling strikes. Look for inexpensive vintage machines online or at thrift stores or flea markets; they come in colors to go with any palette. After the wedding, tie into a scroll with ribbon."

Receive your well wishes via mail! Give postcards with you address printed on the back to fill in with good wishes during the reception and drop in a decorative container in the front entrance. "The cards are to mailed the next day by a friend of the couple so that the newlyweds will return from their honeymoon to a brimming mailbox."|

Check out some more ideas for your guestbook at Martha Stewart Weddings or find some great options on the dg Boutique, like the sleek Black Frame Inscribable Signature Keepsake Mat kit to frame a special photo of your and your beau! Have silver ink pens on the guestbook table for friends and families to write and sign around your picture. It's the perfect keepsake from your special day!

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Wedding Wednesday: Tip of the Week...What the Pros Want You to Know, part 2

Part 2 of DG's 12 Week Series: Tips from the Pros...

Photography:

Practice posing! Always stand sideways to the camera (makes you appear smaller), keep your weight on the foot furthest away from the camera (that gives your hips a little tilt) and look into the lens with feeling (pretend the lens is a person that you want to connect with). Over-the-top expressions always feel silly but look great. The idea is to evoke emotion and life in your pictures.

~ Sugar Snap Studio

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People are people. Some "mesh" and some don't. The same can be said for photographers and the brides and grooms they work with. Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and you want the person you are going to be spending a huge portion of your wedding day with (from getting ready pictures right through to the last dance) to be someone you like and connect with. The photographer will share in some of the most important aspects of your day including the butterflies, the laughter, and the tears. So my advice is to try and picture yourself having fun with this person and ensure you are able to relax and be 100% yourself with them. How you are feeling is often reflected in your photos so it’s worth ensuring that you like the person or at the very least respect them before you book them!

~ Tracey Heppner, Photographer

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Inquire into all the wedding services and prices before you finalize your budget or book your vendors. That way you won't find yourself short on money for the areas that matter to you most and you’ll know how much you can afford to spend in each area. Also, talk to your photographer before you start confirming the wedding day schedule, because they know best how much time they will need to capture all the photos you have in mind. Timing is everything and rushing around will result in everyone looking stressed and hurried in the photos.

~ Brian Noppe, Photographer

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Fun Fashion for the Groom or Guest...

Whether he's the groom or the guest, the latest issue of GQ magazine offers some great inspiration for summer wedding attire. They're chic, modern, and each with a personal twist.

The bride may be the centre of the attention, but it doesn't mean the groom should fall to the wayside. And if he's simply on the guest list, he can still dress to impress and have fun with fashion...

A GQ tip: "Get your hair cut a week before the wedding, not a day before. When the time comes, put it in a tidy side part"

The perfect punch of pattern! "Just remember, you only want to wear one superstar at a time. The shirt, tie, and trousers should all be solid colors."

Take a break from the traditional black suit, and try the unexpected midnight blue!

- Lisa Cohen, GQ's in-house suiting expert.

GQ's New Rules of Weddings

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