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Monday, August 26, 2013

Sarah & Jordan : a rustic forest wedding

I'm excited to share with you all another gorgeous wedding I had the privilege to do hair for recently. I truly love this family and all they are about. They have had a roller coaster of a year and so it is very exciting to be able to share this day with you. Just to know this family will bless your heart, they sure have mine!
I was honoured when I was asked to do her hair for her wedding and was happy to travel to her sisters home to get the girls all dolled up for this much anticipated, very special day!!

Please enjoy these gorgeous pictures by Taylor Clark Photography
Hair by Moi Emily Giles Design



Simply gorgeous.
Xoxo
Emily

Friday, August 23, 2013

Loose Waves How-To

Well today was hair washing day so I took the opportunity to make another hair how-to!

In this post ill go over the steps to give yourself loose beachy curls. The thing I love about this particular style is that most of the time it looks even better on day 2!! Give this one a shot, i think it will surprise you with how easy it is!!
1. The first thing you are going to do is section. For this style you will use 3 sections of hair. So to begin divide out your first section.

2. Now separate your first section in half and bring it to the front on each side. Taking about a 2 inch section of hair curl the hair away from your face using a 1" curling iron. Leave a tail of hair out of the iron, about 1.5 inches. And only curl until you are a few inches from your scalp.
Tip: It is important to curl away from your face from front to middle back.
3. Once section is completely curled section out section #2.

4. Continue to curl using two inch sections the same as you have done in the first.

Tip: comb each section of hair before curling and spray with a light hold hairspray (I use Sebastian Shaper) or a setting mist.
5. Top section: do exactly as you did for previous sections.

6. When you are complete your hair should look like a bunch of ringlets, somewhat resembling Shirley Temple. Don't be afraid!

7. Now run your fingers through your hair, you can use a texturizing spray or a light hairspray again to rough up the curls a little bit.
8. Don't be afraid to really go through it. You want to separate the curls so you don't see the ringlets anymore.

Tip: if you are like me and can't stand your hair hanging on your face, a cute option for this style is to twist back a section from the front and secure with bobby pins low on the back of your head.

That's it!!

Hope you enjoyed this one!
Xoxo
Emily

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Messy Fish-Tail How-To



Hi friends!!
So today I wanted to share a fun How-to post! This summer we have been seeing a lot of this awesome style. I love braids!! This messy style fish tail is a twist on the original fishtail so with that being said its a great place to learn as pretty much anything goes! It's messy, so have fun with it!
This is my very first how-to post so I apologize for the bad lighting and if the images are unclear, I'm going to play around with lighting and hopefully have it a bit better for next time!

Here we go!

I've written a small description under each pic, but here are the steps in a bit more detail
1. Divide hair into two sections. I've chosen to do my braid to the side so if this is the case, gather hair to one side and then divide into two sections

2. From the outside section you want to grab a small piece and pull it over the centre and join it to the inside section of hair.

3. You want to have only 2 large sections throughout this braid, so remember you are always joining the small strand to the opposite side section. Pull tight after each strand.

4. Switch to the other side and grab a small piece and cross over to the opposite side. Continue alternating sides remembering to pull it tight as you go.

5. Finish up your braid and secure with a clear elastic.

6. To make your braid messy start at the bottom on one side and pull strands lightly so that they loosen, but not too much that they fall out. Make your way up the one side, and then start at the bottom on the other side of the braid, continue to pull strands randomly until you are satisfied with the look.

7. Twist bangs off to the side and secure with a bobby pin or style them as you usually would, and enjoy your fishtail braid!!

I would love to hear feedback of what you thought of this how-to, ways I can improve and also what you'd like to see next time! Thanks!
Enjoy!
Xoxo
Emily

Saturday, August 10, 2013

A special first post: Katie & Chris

My first blog post!! This is where I start by saying, where do I even begin??
Okay, here's and idea! VINTAGE!
As you may or may not already know, I'm a vintage girl, I love love love vintage weddings, jewelry, furniture, you name it!
This wedding season is screaming vintage and I can't get enough!!!
One of my most recent weddings that I did hair for was my cousin Katie's. Now this was an absolutely gorgeous wedding full of vintage flair and I am so honoured that I was able to be a part of her day!
Please enjoy these photos from her very special day.
Loved every minute of this day. Congrats you two love birds!

Hair : Emily Giles Design
Makeup: Jacqueline Groen - Aloette
Veil, Garters & Bridesmaid Jewelry : Emily Giles Design
Flowers : Jessica Dreyer - Fleurish Design Studio
Photography : Carolyn Bentum Photography

Xoxo
Emily