The minimalist, ultra natural, dewy skin is trending right now but to have that look means your skin needs to be healthy & in tip top shape. So we’re here to spill the tea on how to get your skin ready for that look!
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Braids for Bridal Hair: Find the PerfectBraids for Your Wedding Day! Are you ready to embark on a journey to discover the perfect braids for your wedding day? Well, you've come to the right place!
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¡Adiós a los errores de belleza y hola a los hermosos looks de novia!
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From classic Hollywood starlets to modern-day brides, the love affair with red lipstick continues, inspiring bold looks that stand the test of time. However often time those who care about vegan products run into a problem. Don’t worry though we have our 5 favorite VEGAN reds for you !
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Austin, Texas is a vibrant and eclectic city that sets the stage for unforgettable weddings. Needless to say …. it’s a vibe! So why are we talking about Austin Texas? Well …
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These steps will help you prepare for the poppin pony or high bun. I know it may seem silly to “practice” for a hairstyle but why would you expect to automatically love something that’s so different from your typical look when you are only basing your love off of an inspiration photo? Loving something new can take some warming up. So if you dream of a high pony or bun to optimize the likelihood you’ll love it at the trial & not be disappointed or frustrated I would suggest prepping. Not to mention who wants a headache? Not me !
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Did you know there’s 11 types of “traditional” veils in western weddings? Yes! And if you just got a bit of whiplash from hearing that number I don’t blame you . Perhaps after the number shock it all starts to feel a bit daunting as you when simply from the decision of veil or no veil to which type of veil. Let’s discuss them all!
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We have some wonderful news! Our founder, Ashley Peters, has been selected to be an AIIR Pro Educator. Confused as to what this is, what it means & why it matters? Let’s break down this incredible announcement.
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There are SO many inspiration photos out there & it can be daunting to say the least. Too commonly do we hear from clients that they “just couldn’t find their style” or “didn’t know what to search” so they … gave up. Took what they could find & assumed that was all they could possibly get from the internet. What if it was easier? HINT: It is! With the right search words.
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Did you hear? We are beyond excited to announce that The Stylist Abroad has won The Knot’s Best of Weddings and Wedding Wire’s Couple’s Choice for 2023
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Wedding are SO focused on women but that’s leaving out a huge percent of the population. There’s oodles of information out there focused on the ladies but what about our bros especially the bearded ones? Believe it or not this day is important for them too! They ALSO want to look their best! So <GASP> we’re going to help with some general knowledge both leading up to the wedding care and day of wedding grooming. Let’s start with leading up to the wedding day grooming.
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Adjectives are relative. Have you ever had a vision in your head but then tried to describe it to someone & what they imagined based on your description is ENTIRELY different? That happens all the time in the beauty industry & is why we LOVE photos for references. One word (like smokey) can mean very different things to 2 different people. One of the most common confusions we see now is natural vs neutral. Do you know the difference?
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Everyone likes a deal! Better yet when it’s professionally recommended you know it’s a worth while option. Over the years our beauty team has had the fortunate pleasure to find brands that jive with our core values + feel like we jive with theirs! Instead of you tracking down an affiliate code here + affiliate code there wouldn’t it be nice to find them all in one convenient place? We thought so too! Here’s that list which we will regularly update to keep relevant.
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Elven looks have taken our requests by storm in all our regions. Whether you’re in Alabama or DC we’re here for this new version of boho. Curious? Confused? Take a read! Who knows, you may fall in love.
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As wedding hair & makeup pros we’ve seen it all when it comes to getting ready spaces. Today we’re specifically looking at out favorites hotels in Washington DC to get ready in as voted by our wedding hair & makeup team.
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Keeping all these thing in mind & you’ll be set for a perfect day. Ultimately listen to the guidance of your artist. They are the pro & you hired them for a reason. Don’t try to rush or squeeze & instead the method behind their time. Confused or curious? Ask questions! We’re more than happy to shine a light.
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Whether you’re team veil or a bit skeptical you thrilled to hear from veil designer Alisha of One Blushing Bride. Her designs are incredible bringing a whole new meaning to what a veil can look like. She was gracious enough to do an interview with us. Enjoy our read:
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So as the past few weeks have been so busy & wedding season full force is upon us today that the priority of blogging has slipped our minds a bit would be a wee bit of an understatement but you deserve the deets! That being said it’d would just be SO much to put them all into 1 big post. Instead we’ve decided to split them up by DC/MD/ VA and the Tennessee River Valley. This is theTennessee Rive Valley recap. Read the DMV one HERE.
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So as the past few weeks have been so busy & wedding season full force is upon us today that the priority of blogging has slipped our minds a bit would be a wee bit of an understatement but you deserve the deets! That being said it’d would just be SO much to put them all into 1 big post. Instead we’ve decided to split them up by DC/MD/ VA and the Tennessee River Valley. This is the DMV recap.
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We truly want everyone to do amazing things. You rise I rise. To say this event & experience is magical is an understatement. We even had more incredible opportunities the next day ….
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