Tell me you were in Heated Rivalry without telling me you were in Heated Rivalry 👀🔥
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Where have you been all my life…
A little color correction, a lot of intention, and skin that looks like skin—just elevated.
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Makeup by Monika
Hair by @makeupworx_michelleduzhair
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Consider this your sign to book the appointment.
You bring the occasion. We’ll handle the rest.
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Makeup by Monika
Hair by @makeupworx_michelleduzhair
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Lately it’s felt like life has been on repeat…
work, mom, work, mom… and somewhere in that, I started to feel like I was losing me.
Last night reminded me I’m still in there ✨
Being around friends who genuinely love you, support you, and match your energy… it hits different. No pressure, no drama, no draining conversations. Just laughter that feels like a release and a version of you that isn’t tired all the time.
And it really is quality over quantity.
The right people don’t drain you… they bring you back to life.
I woke up lighter. Happier. More like myself.
Girls nights aren’t extra… they’re essential 🤍
Shoutout to Chad, our wonderful server who helped us film this and take care of us @buvetteburlington
We don’t mind the early mornings… but let’s talk about why they happen.
This is one of my favorite conversations to have during bridal calls because it changes everything about how your morning flows.
We don’t build your timeline from your ceremony time — we work backwards from your photographer’s arrival. And that usually starts about 2 hours before your ceremony.
Why? Because once your photographer arrives, the magic begins 📸
Details of your dress and accessories, final touch-ups in the makeup chair, veil placement, robe photos with your girls, champagne moments… and then getting everyone dressed.
All of that takes time — more time than most brides expect.
So when you see those early start times (yes… sometimes 5AM 👀), it’s not random. It’s intentional. It’s how we make sure your morning feels calm, organized, and never rushed.
And while it’s completely normal for us… just know your team is waking up extra early, getting ready in the dark, traveling to you — coffee in hand — fully committed to starting your day right 🤍
Because your morning sets the tone for everything that follows.
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Loved it… then asked for more — and that’s exactly how it should be 🤍
Your feedback is the magic. Tell me everything, we’ll make it perfect together ✨
Makeup by Monika
Hair by @makeupworx_katrina
#bridalmakeupartists #beautycollab #bridalinspo #makeupdetails #beautywithintention
Cover photo: @lilryphotography
Your 1.5 hour bridal glam… in 40 seconds🙃
This is what goes into your “effortless” bridal look — every blend, every layer, every tiny detail… just sped up for you 😉
Some of my favourite products from this look are listed below because YES, they matter… but here’s the honest truth I always share with my brides:
✨ Skin prep is everything. ✨
As much as makeup can transform and enhance (and trust me, it can do a LOT), it works best when it’s sitting on healthy, well-prepped skin.
Dryness? Texture? Those are the things that make makeup work overtime.
Blemishes — we’ve got you. That’s our job.
But your skin? That’s the foundation of it all.
Not saying this to be harsh — just real 💛
Because I want you to get the absolute BEST results on your day.
And honestly… I love these conversations with my brides. The prep, the planning, the glow-up — all of it.
Products used ↓
Facial Radiance pads @firstaidbeauty
Lancome @lancomeofficial
ND Hy- Glam brghtening + hydrating concealer @natashadenonabeauty
Face Atelier foundation @backstagecosmetics.ca
Temptu airbrush SB foundation @temptu
Temptu shimmer bronzer @temptu
Patrick Ta Essential Artistry eye palette @patricktabeauty
Patrick Ta double take cream powder blush @patricktabeauty
Lancome Teint idole ultra bronzers @lancomeofficial
Rare Beauty highlighter @rarebeauty
Brow Wiz ABH @anastasiabeverlyhills
Mario Sculpting lip @makeupbymario
One size powder melt setting spray @onesize
One size On til dawn @onesize
