Because I style hair as well as apply makeup, I get asked my opinion quite often about hair accessories and what I think will work with certain hairstyles and particular wedding styles. I have a confession to make…..I have a bit of a “thing” for hair accessories! So I’m more than happy to give my opinion when asked. This is why I decided to add this blog entry now before the wedding season really picks up. I hope it helps you out!
So, I thought I would go through some of the options available for different hair lengths.
Let’s start with short hair. For all you brides sporting short or angled bobs, boy hairstyles or just wavy short hair here are some of my hair accessory idea’s for your big day.
Consider adding a flower in your hair as your wedding day hair accessory. Whether it’s silk or real, nothing adds a statement like a beautiful flower! It says “I’m a girl and I love it!” Some other great options for short hair would be a tiara, a gorgeous barrette, a simple headband or a couple of decorative pins. It’s good to keep it simple but striking. If you keep the look understated, it will be seen as elegant and sophisticated.
Let’s say you have medium length hair and you’re thinking of getting your hair done with some big beautiful romantic curls for your big day. Some great hair accessories might be a decorative pin, a hair comb or a big beautiful ribbon tied into a pretty side bow or even a simple flower added among the curls! Don’t forget that a traditional veil works with almost every hair style but in particular for medium length hair. I believe it’s because there is just enough hair to conceal under the veil and if you choose to take the veil off after the ceremony, medium length hair still looks fabulous!
I’ve noticed a lot of my brides so far this season have had amazingly stunning long hair. With long hair the styling options are almost limitless! But some of the prettiest styles I’ve seen are updo’s such as chignon’s with the addition of decorative bobby pins around and inserted into the updo. It adds that bit of glamour that is minimalist yet elegant. Another big hit for brides with long hair who are wearing updo’s are hair sticks! Yep, I’ve done this with a bride and it looked incredible.
Remember I said I had a “thing” for hair accessories? Well, I have to say it started in London, England when I worked with a fashion designer who liked to use Louis Mariette hair accessories a lot when photographing her designer gowns. His hair accessories are AMAZING and always seem to work in every type of hair I styled! Luckily, I found a place where you can order some of his items online (in Canadian dollars too!) My Canadian followers can thank me later. : )
Louis Mariette is couture hat designer in Britain and his hats are really pieces of art. Take a look here!
I’ll also include another useful link of places in and around Toronto for bridal accessories and shoes. (Oh, don’t get me started with shoes!)
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| Photographer: Martin Edwards Model: Sarah Beake Designer gown: Debbie Gething from Oneoffdesign Headpiece: Designer Louis Mariette Makeup/Hair: Vicki Millar |
