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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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~Black Label the couture collection from Ban.do~

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

I saw these on 100 Layer Cake and I just wanted to pass on this post because these are fabulous.  What a great way to accessories and be unforgettable with these lovelies.  Brides, bridesmaids or ladies for your events put some pizazz in your hairstyle.

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Visit  Ban.do Black Label for more great hair accessories.

~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.

She Just Got Married!

Monday, October 12th, 2009

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Who is She? She’s your sister, your neighbor, your classmate, or your best friend. She’s from the West Coast, the East Coast, and every big city and small town in between. She’s clever and curious, sassy and savvy, bright and beautiful. She’s you – the newlywed woman.

She just Got Married celebrates the joy of love and the journey of marriage. Here, you can connect with a growing circle of friends where you can share, discover, express, question, and exchange ideas that will explore every aspect of your new life.

Welcome to your new community of peers – where women meet to inspire and encourage each other. You’re on the brink of more new and exciting experiences than you’ve ever imagined. As you begin this journey, your connection with other newlyweds can help you to accomplish the dreams and to meet the expectations you have for your marriage, and to discover the fun that has just begun!

CONNECT * SHARE * RESELL

Check out the boutique for great items like the three I listed below.  Fabulous finds and why not for the bride on a budget.  What a great community She Just Got Married has built, take a look.

Galina Chiffon Gown Price: 150.00 OBO

Galina Chiffon Gown Price: 150.00 OBO

Mother's Dress Price: $65 + ship

Mother's Dress Price: $65 + ship

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The Bliss Book & Imagine Three Coming Events:

Sunday, October 4th, 2009

whimsical-shows-09-10whimsical-datesCome see Imagine Three make-up & hair as we provide the looks for the day.  We will also have a vendor table and you will be able to meet all three of us.  We will also be doing a couple of give aways that you will not want to miss. The Bliss Book will be available at as special price for Bride’s to be and their wedding party.

www.whimsicaloccasions.com

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BRIDAL BOUTIQUE  LUNCHEON- MEET THE EXPERTS

a wedding workshop.  Hilton Garden Inn – Indianapolis NW

Join us at this special BRIDAL BOUTIQUE – wedding workshop for expert advice from  Indianapolis 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.

You don’t want to miss Julie’s presentation in Indianapolis on October 25th at BRIDAL BOUTIQUE a wedding workshop. She will have models displaying up do styles as well as teach you how to place bridal veils.

http://events-egrego160.blogspot.com/2009/09/bridal-hair-with.html

U&I Bridal Productions Northwest Ohio's Premier Bridal  Event

U&I Bridal Productions Northwest Ohio’s Premier Bridal Event

U&I Bridal presents

Garrison Productions Sunday, December 27, 2009

Full Runway Fashion Show:See Imagine Three Hair and Make-up walk the runway.

Hilton Garden Inn (Levis Commons) Perrysburg Ohio

www.unibridalproductions.com

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Come see Imagine Three make-up & hair as we provide the looks for the day.   Imagine Three Photography will also have the privilege to photograph the event.   We look forward to showcasing our skills and will also have a vendor table and you will be able to meet all three of us.  The Bliss Book will be available at as special price for Bride’s to be and their wedding party.  We will also be doing a couple of give aways that you will not want to miss.

www.whimsicaloccasions.com



Bridal hair survey

Monday, September 28th, 2009
E-event BRIDAL BOUTIQUE LUNCHEON

E-event BRIDAL BOUTIQUE LUNCHEON Hilton Gardens Indianapolis, IN October 25th

Calling all brides to be and newly wed brides.  I am gearing up to do a fabulous talk for E-events at the Hilton Gardens Indianapolis, IN.  BRIDAL BOUTIQUE  LUNCHEON- MEET THE EXPERTS a wedding workshop.  I will be speaking about wedding hair and how to prepare for the perfect style, veil placement,  how should you wear you hair on your day.  But I would like to poll brides/recent married brides on your hair concerns and feedback.  I think this will guide me in my talk and I love hearing the feedback so don’t be afraid to fill in the blanks.

Click Here to take survey

Steps to creating a perfect blow dry.

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

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We talked about preparing your hair for an up do and one of the steps was to get a good blow dry the day before in preparation.  I had posted this on my other blog for my clients and thought this could be helpful as the day before preparation of your up do.  This also can be helpful on a daily basis.

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Always use products:

*They protect the hair from heat and further damage.

*You always need hold (even if you’re a minimalist) to keep your flyways under control and to give volume so it’s not stuck to your head.

*There is a product for everyone to create what it is you want.   Even if you don’t want anything in your hair…products make the hair look better.

*A good blow dry needs moisture, hold, silicone or oil.

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Your Blow dryer:

*I say go to the beauty supply (like sallys) and get your dryer there.  You will get the bigger bang for your buck.

*You need 1500-2000 watt dryer.

*YOU MUST have a nozzle on the end this is called a director.  You notice when you don’t use it the hair is blowing in every direction.

*Get a dryer that is comfortable in your hand and light.

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Your Brush:

*Get a brush that creates the look you want,  the right size.

*FYI the giant brushes are usually ridiculous and do nothing.

*Find a brush that is light and works well.  My favorite brush is the Prego~we do have these at Tricho.

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The process:

*Take your time.

*Section your hair if it helps/Use clips.

*Get some of the water out,  but no more than 30%.

*Always start with the bang so you can take control of any growth patterns.

*Blow dry your top section straight up and down not on the part to give volume.

*Pull tight, high heat, coming over the top of your hair strand (that’s why your want the director) so you are smoothing down the cuticle.  This takes practice :-)

*Start with the sides and top….My thought on this is if you get tired you can half ass the back and the top can cover it :-)

*IMPORTANT-if you leave any water in your hair or any moisture it will end up fuzzy for the rest of the day.

Remember a good blow dry can last you a couple of days.

What are your blow dry questions or issues?


Bridal show fun

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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Imagine Three hard at work & inspired by Bliss.

We had a fun and busy weekend at the bridal show at The Hilton Garden Inn Perrysburg, Ohio.  This was our first time at this show and we were able to do some of the hair and make-up.  I must say I had a great time and it’s always fun to create and then watch it walk the runway.

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This is a great show for brides that are looking for vendors and want a not so overwhelming meet and greet.  This was a bridal show that was on a smaller scale.  Maybe 200-250 attended which allowed everyone to browse and talk with the vendors.  If you are in the area there will be another show with U and I bridal show December 27th.  If you are not in the area brides,  look for a smaller shows that will cater to your needs.

This was faulous, I loved it!

This was fabulous!

I loved this flower, I almost used two.

I loved this flower, I almost used two.

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OOOOOHHHHHH the flower goes with the dress....I love the dress.  This kinda stuff makes me want to get married all over again.

OOOOOHHHHHH the flower goes with the dress....I love the dress. This kinda stuff makes me want to get married all over again.

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Do you have a local, small & intimate bridal fair you attend?  Tell us…

Color change…When?

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Yes, I was bored and needed a change.  I fully intended to wait until the fall and go dark but I flipped through pages of my US magazine and there she was, Megan Fox.  HA, yes I know not Megan Fox but we can all have our dreams.  But here are the reference pictures we can all use.  I believe that I can go dark even though it is not fall yet.  That often I think is such a myth of going dark for the fall or winter and staying light for the summer.   Even if you wanted to go dark and still  feel the brightness for the summer, keep some of the lightness around your face.

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~So the when do you make the decision to change your color before a big event.   Like for your wedding??  You should prepare well in advance before your event.  Ease up to your color intention, plan it with utmost purpose.  Your colorist will know best the steps to take.  If you do not have a stylist or colorist you should be on a search and plan just as you will for your color.  Finding your stylist will be another topic of discussion later.

~I had a bride recently ask me if she should color her hair for her wedding day.  She had never colored it before and she had beautiful natural highlights already.  I asked her if she would like to look more like herself on her wedding day or different.  The answer was more like herself.  You should think about this carefully,  because you will look back on these pictures forever and what will you want to remember?  Will you want to picture someone you know as you or someone you decided on for the moment.  So that is why I suggest carefully making these decisions with direct thought.  I suggest not making huge color changes right before a big event.  Maybe unless you are a movie star and even then they have proven that to be a mistake.

Picture complements of Imagine Three photography

Picture complements of Imagine Three photography

This is the Bride I was telling you about that decided to leave her natural color for her wedding day.  Look how beautiful she is and classic.  See the rest of the story >>>> Imagine Three’s Blog

Do you have a big color goal for your event?