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~Handmade from the heart~

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

More fabulous finds for your hair on Etsy, your place to buy all things handmade.  We are spotlighting the artist MGM Art Petals Artisan Accessories.

Marianna was born and raised in Hungary, Europe.

“My art is about sharing what is in my heart. I don’t create to please the world, but I create to express and share myself with anyone who is willing to embrace it…”

I fell in love once again when I found all the fun, individual creations.  Check out The Bliss Book images below and the suggestions we have made to pair our looks with Marianna’s accessories.

Remember you can do anything you want, you just have to own the look.

Click on any one of the pictures and it will take you directly to Marianna’s Etsy.

Hollywood One Of A Kind Couture Headband - Gold Silk Satin with Vintage Rhinestones

Hollywood One Of A Kind Couture Headband - Gold Silk Satin with Vintage Rhinestones

Handmade Organza Flower

Handmade Organza Flower

PETALS with Swarovski Crystals - SOMETHING BLUE - Hair Pin - Bridal Wedding Hair Accessory

PETALS with Swarovski Crystals - SOMETHING BLUE - Hair Pin - Bridal Wedding Hair Accessory

Petals and Butterflies - Set of 3 Bobby pins with satin and organza

Petals and Butterflies - Set of 3 Bobby pins with satin and organza

PETALS - Fire Bird - Organza Corsage Brooch Pin, Headband or Hair clip

PETALS - Fire Bird - Organza Corsage Brooch Pin, Headband or Hair clip

Petals - Romantic White Blossoms

Petals - Romantic White Blossoms

Hand Sewn Organza Bobby pins

Hand Sewn Organza Bobby pins

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The Bliss Book~Black Friday~The Bliss Book

Friday, November 27th, 2009

The Bliss Book is offering special pricing for The Bliss Book on Friday, November 27th from 6am-2pm.  To get your special deal click below at the price of $18 (regular price $25).  Click…Click…Click to be inspired!

Thank you for all those who purchased for Black Friday!!!

~Handmade for your hair~

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

It’s Etsy time again!  The place to buy all things handmade.  Some more of my favorites I would like to show you from an artist named Croska.  I originally found Croska on Emmaline Bride the handmade wedding marketplace.  Click directly on the picture and it will take you to Croska, enjoy.

Check out The Bliss Book look suggestions to go with accessories below.  We are super excited for these find because the book is full of fun, fresh looks to support these great handmade accessories.

Vintage brooch silver bow headband

Vintage brooch silver bow headband~http://www.etsy.com/shop/Croska

Vintage brooch silver bow headband

Vintage brooch silver bow headband

VIOLAS a pair of bridal hair combs

VIOLAS a pair of bridal hair combs

SOLEIL Vintage inspired bridal brooch rhinestones comb

SOLEIL Vintage inspired bridal brooch rhinestones comb

CLEO Bridal feather hair flower

CLEO Bridal feather hair flower

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~E-vent Bridal Boutique Luncheon~

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Hilton Garden Inn~Indianapolis, Indiana

Hilton Garden Inn~Indianapolis, Indiana

BRIDAL BOUTIQUE LUNCHEON - a wedding workshop

BRIDAL BOUTIQUE - wedding workshop for expert advice from area wedding professionals. Brides will hear advice on photography, makeup and hair, wedding attire, wedding etiquette, invitations, videography, wedding cakes, reception entertainment, wedding decor, honeymoon planning and much more.

owner of e-vents: a wedding and event planning company.

Erica Gregory owner of E-vents: a wedding and event planning company.

I was given the opportunity to speak at the wedding workshop by Erica Gregory owner of E-vents.  What a privilege and great idea to give local brides the opportunity to hear directly from the experts.  If you are ever given the chance to attend a Bridal Luncheon,  do so.  You will find yourself hearing directly from Vendors you may want to hire or just hear their expert advice.

For my talk I covered how to prepare the hair prior to your wedding day.  This plays a major role in your hair holding, the control of fuzziness & it will be the canvas on which your stylist will perform their work.

I prepared three models with separate looks and gave choices of veil placement, flower choice and pins.  I am a firm believer that we all need visual aids & ideas,  to help in leading us to the final look.

Giving an option with Model Bea~wearing a birdcage veil with her flower.

Giving an option with Model Bea~wearing a birdcage veil with her flower.

A local photographer in Indianapolis was on hand,  Sarah E. Carter you can also see more about the event at her blog post:

If you will notice Bea's hairstyle if very similar to The Bliss Book cover, it's just modified to fit her.

If you will notice Bea's hairstyle if very similar to The Bliss Book cover, it's just modified to fit her. The large flower is perfect for her daintiness.

Because Bea's features are so small I wanted to give her heights and bring it away from her her beautiful face slightly.

Because Bea's features are so small I wanted to give her heights and bring it away from her beautiful face slightly.

This is one of my favorite choices. A bride at one time had me place at least ten Stephanotis flowers in her soft,  loose up do. It was a perfect option to not wearing a veil.

This is one of my favorite choices. A bride at one time had me place at least ten Stephanotis flowers in her soft, loose up do. It was a perfect option to not wearing a veil.

Originally I had crytal pins but I decided to give a fun summer option with gerber dasies.  This look is very structured and you can do many things with it.  Veil, pins, flowers.......

Originally I had crystal pins but I decided to give a fun summer option with gerber daisies. This look is very structured and you can do many things with it. Veil, pins, flowers.......

I have done this look on several occasions take a look at the blog post for other options with this style:

http://www.blissbookimages.com/news/2009/10/whimsical-occasions-bridal-event/http://www.blissbookimages.com/news/2009/10/trash-the-dress-photo-shootbe-inspired/

www.sarahecarter.com

www.sarahecarter.com

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What is your wedding style UP~Soft & loose,  UP~Structured & strong,  Down~sophisticated & soft?

~The new age of lashes~

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

Xtreme Lashes applied by Kathleen Champagne @ Tricho Salon and Spa Ann Arbor, MI

Xtreme Lashes applied by Kathleen Champagne @ Tricho Salon and Spa Ann Arbor, MI

Lash extensions are the new rage and can be a life saver for those with little or no lashes.  For those of you who want great lashes on a daily basis or for your event and want them to look natural and be an extension of what you already have this is perfect.  Most of the time you will not need to wear mascara when you get the lashes.  I am not an expert but I have seen many brides, friends and clients with the extensions and they love them.  They are more expensive way to go then the strip or individual lash application but it is all preference and what you want to achieve in your finished look and they are fabulous.

Check out www.xtremelashes.com and the website will direct you toward a beauty professional who is trained to apply the lashes & eyelash extension salons.  They will also show pictures of before and afters.

To see more of Heather’s pictures visit Trash the dress blog post:

http://www.blissbookimages.com/news/2009/10/trash-the-dress-photo-shootbe-inspired/?preview=true&preview_id=848&preview_nonce=6eab8fd7f4

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What do you prefer Xtreme lashes or temporary lashes?



~The beauty of parasols~

Friday, November 6th, 2009

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Blue Eye Images Key West, FL Where I first fell in love with there parasols

Imagine Three photography @ Whimsical Occasions wedding event

Imagine Three photography @ Whimsical Occasions wedding event

I found this amazing website that has custom parasols from everything with a simple word to your initials or Just Married.  I think the parasols are a great addition of beauty and are a great prop for your photographer.  Visit www.iDoOriginals.com and see what other great personalized items they have.

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What is your favorite accessory on your wedding day?

Birdcage…Handmade…Birdcage

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

I was recently at a bridal show and had recommended a bride,  who was looking for a birdcage veil,  to search on Etsy.com. Etsy is the place to buy and sell all things handmade.  I have found a lot of beautiful things on Etsy and some very talented individuals.  I am all about supporting those who use their talents to make beautiful things.  So here are some suggestions for hair adornments from Velvet Owl I love what she does and they are beautifully done.  Click on any one of the picture and it will take you directly to the item.

Custom Birdcage veil, blusher veil, teaser, French netting

Custom Birdcage veil, blusher veil, teaser, French netting

Persephone- peacock fascinator and black netting veil

Persephone- peacock fascinator and black netting veil

Giselle- Ivory flower fascinator and detach birdcage veil

Giselle- Ivory flower fascinator and detach birdcage veil

Some suggested hairstyles that would be paired perfectly with the birdcage veil.   The styles can be found in The Bliss Book or are inspired by Bliss.

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Tell me where you find your adornments.

Bliss Book~Bridal Hair Guide

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

dsc_02721We would like to present to you an extension of The Bliss Book, a Bridal Hair Guide to help you in your steps to your perfect style.  For all those unanswered questions or guidance you might need,  we have provided simple advice.  The Guide will come with every order of The Bliss Book .

~Bridal Hair Guide~


Tips

Choosing your perfect stylist

Communicating with your stylist

Preparing your hair for your day

Hair color & your event

When you should schedule your trial?

Timeline for your hair & your event

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~Whimsical Occasions bridal event~

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

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Tis the season of bridal planning events.  It’s time for you to start planning your perfect event so find your perfect wedding show take your mother, maid of honor, your wedding planner or your fiance if he is a planner himself.  You can meet your local vendors personally and sometimes they will offer special booking deals at the event.  Don’t forget to stay for the giveaways because they can be quite good and you don’t want to miss them.

Imagine Three Hair & Make-up pulled inspiration from The Bliss Book and worked some new looks for the fall runway.  Be inspired and find your look from the book.

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Imagine Three

Imagine Three~Whitney Keeler, Hannah Butler, Julie Hill

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Our tag team prep...9 models in 2 1/2 hrs Yikes!

Check out the dress, so pretty the color and design.  I wish I could have worn this dress as a bridesmaid.

Check out the dress so pretty the color and design. I wish I could have worn this dress as a bridesmaid. The dress can be found at Elegant Lady Bridal Oak Park, MI.

The structured hair even went perfectly with the softness of the dress.

The structured hair even went perfectly with the softness of the dress.

This is a look straight from The Bliss Book...little girls with curls are my favorite and most practical.  We placed a braid at the bottom back for fun.  Look how pretty and sweet she looks.

This is a look straight from The Bliss Book...little girls with curls are my favorite and most practical. We placed a braid at the bottom back for fun. Look how pretty and sweet she looks.

Who ever thought of parasols is genius what a beautiful idea.  I love them you can even get them personalized.

Who ever thought of parasols is genius what a beautiful idea. I love them you can even get them personalized.

A great style for a bride, bridesmaid or for a formal event.  This is the back view of the parasol bride.

A great style for a bride, bridesmaid or for a formal event. This is the back view of the parasol bride.

A fun way to place your curly hair~pile it high let some trail.  Another inspired look from The Bliss Book.

A fun way to place your curly hair~pile it high let some trail. Another inspired look from The Bliss Book.

All of the flowers, including the bouquets, were provided by Uniquely Yours flower shop in Northville, MI.

All of the flowers, including the bouquets, were provided by Uniquely Yours flower shop in Northville, MI.

Gwen's cakes are yummy...I was at another event with her, love her white cake with vanilla creme.  She is located in Saline, MI check out my vendor tag on a more detailed blog post about her.

Gwen's cakes are yummy...I was at another event with her, love her white cake with vanilla creme. She is located in Saline, MI check out my vendor tag on a more detailed blog post about her.

She was so fabulous, I just had to take a picture with her.  The veil was so perfect with this hairstyle, so grand and elegant.

She was so fabulous, I just had to take a picture with her. The veil was so perfect with this hairstyle, so grand and elegant.

Perfect match the straight cut dress, high structured hair, striking birdcage with pizzazz.  Even in the back the pins were left.  Girls your Bridal salon will be so helpful in helping you choose your veil/pins and your stylist will be helpful in placing them.  No worries we will help you make your decisions.

Perfect match the straight cut dress, high structured hair, striking birdcage with pizzazz. Even in the back the pins were left. Girls your Bridal salon will be so helpful in helping you choose your veil/pins and your stylist will be helpful in placing them. No worries we will help you make your decisions.

She was so beautiful.  This is a veil choice I am loving right now with the flower or you can choose other options.  Her hair was very structured but it allows her face to show, the flower to be showcased and her veil to flow.  So soft and elegant.

She was so beautiful. This is a veil choice I am loving right now, with the flower or you can choose other options such as a brooch or hair pins. Her hair was very structured but it allows her face to show, the flower to be showcased and her veil to flow. The look is so soft and elegant.

Do you have wedding hair fears and questions?

Trash the dress photo shoot~be inspired.

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

So the new thing to do is have a great photo shoot after your wedding day and capture moments that may possibly “trash” your dress.  But in the process you have fun, look beautiful (again) and get to wear your dress again with a beautiful backdrop.  Our company Imagine Three was able to capture the photos and make the brides hair beautiful in our trash the dress shoot.  This is in preparation for the day and her hair that held beautifully during her shoot.  We hope you find inspiration in her look and find no fear in “trashing” your dress.

Picture by Whitney Keeler Imagine Three Photography

Picture by Whitney Keeler Imagine Three Photography

The dress was from David's Bridal~It was one of their $99 specials.

The dress was from David's Bridal~It was one of their $99 specials.

Heather prepared her hair the night before by blow drying with volumizing/hold products.

Heather prepared her hair the night before by blow drying with voluminous/hold products. Julie Hill (me) of Imagine Three hair.

Final de-wrinkle

Final de-wrinkle

Final spray...We had a little laugh because of the wind and the spray was not cooperating.

Final spray...We had a little laugh because of the wind and the spray was not cooperating.

The look is sophisticated but soft.  You can also wear it without a bang, depending on your face shape and features.

The look is sophisticated but soft. You can also wear it without a bang, depending on your face shape and features.

A veil can be worn with this style above the pins or below.

A veil can be worn with this style above the pins or below.

The pins in the hair were chosen the match the buttons of the dress,  which were both crystals.

The pins in the hair were chosen the match the buttons of the dress, which were both crystals.

Whitney Keeler of Imagine Three Photography at work

Whitney Keeler of Imagine Three Photography at work

Doug Dibert from Crossing River Weddings was also capturing video.

Doug Dibert from Crossing River Weddings was also capturing video.

I can't wait for you to see these shots they are amazing, stay tuned...

I can't wait for you to see these shots, they are amazing. Stay tuned...

To see the video shot by Crossing River Weddings visit their blog post http://crossingriverweddings.wordpress.com/2009/10/07/trash-the-dress-video/

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Stay tuned for full run of photos from www.ImagineThree.com Blog.