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MOH makeup and hair x @adrianastortocom #makeup #b

MOH makeup and hair x @adrianastortocom
#makeup #bride #wedding #adrianastortocom #lovemyjob #toronto #vaughan #gtaweddings #weddingwire #theweddingco #naturalglam #lashes #falsies #MOH #bridalmakeup #bridesmaid #weddingmakeup #2020wedding #hairstylist #makeupartist #mua #dowhatyoulove soft glam @theweddingco

Yesterday’s Valentines bride . There’s often a

Yesterday’s Valentines bride
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There’s often a perception that traditional makeup is heavy, cakey and used for full coverage - which is why brides opt for airbrush. Not true! This bride is wearing all traditional makeup products - foundation, concealer, primers/setting products - but with careful application to make sure her beautiful freckles stay visible. There’s no need to hide your favorite features! 💕
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Bridal makeup and hair x @adrianastortocom
#makeup #bride #wedding #adrianastortocom #lovemyjob #toronto #vaughan #gtaweddings #weddingwire #theweddingco #freckles #valentines #naturalmakeup #blush #glowy #lovemyjob #bridalmakeup #weddingmakeup #bridal @theweddingco

This is a follow to my last post… Sunday we cel

This is a follow to my last post…

Sunday we celebrated my youngest’s Baptism - hence why I’ve been skin prepping. I knew a) I didn’t want to wear a lot of makeup to feel comfortable and so that it didn’t rub off on my son’s white outfit and b) with the busyness of the day I didn’t know if I would actually have time to do anything other than put my dress and shoes on!

I managed to find 5 minutes to get myself “presentable” lol. When you’re a mom of 2 you learn that having 5-10 mins to yourself to get ready uninterrupted (it wasn’t tbh….) is not only rare but with enough hustle is enough time to do a laundry list of things to get yourself out the door.
Here is a product breakdown of what I used on my face to look clean, fresh and picture-ready - without foundation:
@glamglowcanada Glowstarter Mega-Illuminating Moisturizer
@ctilburymakeup Wonderglow all over my face
@nudestix Concealer Pencil (under my eyes and on my eyelids)
@nudestix Matte Blush and Bronze in In the Nude (on my cheeks and eye crease)
@nudestix Nudies All Over Face Colour Bronze + Glow in Hey, Honey
@benefitcanada Goof Proof Brown Pencil
@ctilburymakeup Legendary Lashes Volume 2 Mascara on my bottom lashes (I have lash extensions on - very natural looking though)
Once again, no lipstick - I forgot
Set with @lauramercier Translucent Setting Powder under my eyes and @urbandecaycosmetics All-Nighter Setting Spray all over my face

And then that night I enjoyed pop and a glass of white wine - things I avoided to make sure my skin stayed clear!

#skinprep #makeup #makeupartist #lovehim #baptism #bridal #mom #momlife #adrianastortocom #skincare #eventprep #vaughan #events #wedding 📸 @sweetmemories.ac

Do you do anything differently to your skincare ro

Do you do anything differently to your skincare routine when you have an event coming up?
For me, I find myself ramping up face masks, changing my pillow case more frequently and drinking more water starting about 2 weeks before. I’m extra cautious to keep my pores clean (thank you to @glamglowcanada !) and make sure I’m moisturizing both my face and hands as much as possible.

With two young kids I often don’t have much time (if any) to get ready for events. Sometimes I even do my hair the night before and sleep with it draped above my head to keep the curls. I also don’t like wearing a lot of makeup around them because they still ask for tons of cuddles and touch my face often. I’m currently prepping for my son’s Baptism this weekend and the upcoming @theweddingco market so I want my skin to look great!

I always find I put the most effort in the night before to make sure my skin is well prepped for the morning - a gentle exfoliator to buff away any dry skin, an eye mask left on for way too long, serum rubbed in with a facial roller, and a good amount of water-based moisturizer is usually enough so that when I wake up in the morning I can apply a minimal amount of makeup and get everyone out the door.
Even with all the makeup options in my kit I still opt for tinted moisturizer, a dab of concealer under the eyes, eyebrow pencil, cream blush/bronzer/highlighter, and setting spray. My lips are often left neglected unless I find a lipstick or lipgloss in my diaper bag - yes I really do keep it that simple. As much as I love eyeshadow I really don’t like it on myself so I opt to just even out my eyelids with concealer.

PS. The mask I’m wearing is @peterthomasrothofficial 24K gold lift and firm mask. #event #weddingprep #skincare #skinprep #facemask #bride #countdown #2020events #2020wedding #mua #hairstylist #maskandchill #workworkwork #lovemyjob

Can’t wait to see you there! Come out to meet so

Can’t wait to see you there! Come out to meet some unique vendors, get wedding inspo, or just have a fun day out.
I’ll be adding live videos on my IG stories throughout the show and offering a Show Special 🤗. #theweddingco #adrianastortocom #showspecial #supportlocal #lovemyjob #2020bride #2020wedding #2021wedding #wedding #bride #makeup #hair #hairstylist #makeupartist #mua #torontomua #torontohairstylist #vaughanmua #vaughanhairstylist @theweddingco

Soft curls for tonight’s engagement party Hair b

Soft curls for tonight’s engagement party
Hair by @adrianastortocom
#wedding #adrianastortocom #lovemyjob #toronto #vaughan #gtaweddings #engagement #engagementparty #weddingwire #makeupartist #wedding #love #hair #hairstyles #bridalhairstyles #softcurls #bridalhairstyle #weddinghairstyles #nofilter

It’s #contest time! To celebrate joining The We

It’s #contest time!
To celebrate joining The Wedding Co. I’m giving away 2 tickets to The Wedding Co. Market - a great opportunity to meet unique, creative wedding professionals and design the wedding of your dreams!
DATE: February 23, 2020
TIME: 10am-5pm
LOCATION: Artscape Wychwood Barn, Toronto
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Here’s how to enter:
- Follow @adrianastortocom
- Like this post - Share/Re-post this to your Insta story and tag @adrianastortocom **make sure your account is public so I can see it**
- Comment in this post who you would take with you to the show
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Contest is open to 🇨🇦 residents ages 16 and up and closes Monday, January 13 at 11:59pm. One winner will be selected by random draw. Winner will be announced in my stories on January 14 and will be contacted by DM. This contest is not sponsored by Instagram. .
#contest #adrianastortocom #theweddingco #bridalshow #winner #2020wedding #2020bride #wedding #weddingcontest #vendor #lovemyjob #bride #toronto #vaughan #giveaway #hairstylist #makeupartist #bridalmakeup #bridalhair #bridalhair #bridalmakeup #weddinghair #weddingmakeup @theweddingco

Happy New Year! It’s #gettoknowme Tuesday!⠀
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This is my first “get to know me” post - I thought it would be fun to start off the new year with one 🙂 ⠀
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I’m Adriana - lead makeup artist and hair stylist. Getting into makeup and hairstyling was actually a NY resolution that came when I was completely unhappy in my 9-5 job and looking for a career that excited me. My husband suggested I two learn something new and I’ve always had a passion for makeup artistry from being in theatre as a teenager. After my first class I was hooked and knew I found my passion.⠀
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When I’m not with my clients I’m a wife, mama of 2 very energetic little boys, dog mama to my Chihuahua, avid DIY-er, Bachelor-franchise enthusiast, and bargain-hunter. Oh, and I’m a big Disney fan - but you would probably figure that out once you meet me 😋⠀
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In order to get to where I am now I tried a “few” different career paths: Wedding Planning, Event Sales, Baking, Country Clubs, Casinos/Race Tracks, Banquet Halls, retail, Childcare… okay maybe more than a few. But every one of these opportunities lead to where I am now and I’m so grateful.⠀
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Best part of my job? Meeting new people! I love hearing a bride tell the story of how they met their fiancé and the look on their face when they tell it. These little chats help me to get a sense of your wedding vision, and ultimately help me to create a stunning look for your big day. 😊⠀
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That’s it for me for now. I’m excited to meet my 2020 brides and seeing what we create together. ⠀
XO Adriana ❤️⠀
#2020 #makeupartist #hairstylist #newyear #toronto #vaughan #dowhatyoulove #passion #2020wedding #gtawedding #theweddingco #bigthings

What a great way to end 2019 ❤️ A huge thank y

What a great way to end 2019 ❤️ A huge thank you to everyone I had the chance to work with this year. Excited to see what 2020 brings!
#makeupartist #toronto #vaughan #hairstylist #wedding #bridal #torontowedding #vaughanwedding #review #feedback #love #grateful #2019 #newyear #lovemyjob #adrianastortocom #gtawedding #weddingwire #theweddingco @theweddingco

Closing out the year with a spin off of Meghan Mar

Closing out the year with a spin off of Meghan Markle’s bridal hairstyle
Hair x @adrianastortocom
#wedding #hairstyles #bridal #bride #bridalhairstyle #weddinghairstyles #lovemyjob #updo #hairstylist #meghanmarkle #royalwedding #recreation #love #winter #winterwedding #2019wedding #winterbride #toronto #vaughan #vaughanwedding @theweddingco

This wraps up 2019 Brides! Im so grateful to every

This wraps up 2019 Brides! Im so grateful to everyone I’ve had the opportunity to work with this year.
Kara x @adrianastortocom
Winter berry bride, makeup by Adriana
#bride #wedding #weddingwire #theweddingco #gtaweddings #bridal #bridalmakeup #makeup #boldlips #berry #beauty #pretty #lovemyjob #makeupartist #vaughan #toronto #vaughanmakeup #winterwedding #winterbride #2019wedding #nars #makeupforever #ardelllashes #individuals #charlottetilbury #toofaced #shimmer @theweddingco

Diana x @adrianastortocom Soft, romantic makeup f

Diana x @adrianastortocom
Soft, romantic makeup for this early December bride by Adriana
Hair by @kathleengoltsis.bridal
#makeup #bride #wedding #adrianastortocom #lovemyjob #toronto #vaughan #gtaweddings #weddingwire #makeupartist #wedding #love #naturalglam #lashes #bridalmakeup #weddingmakeup #nofilter #theweddingco #whimsical #softglam #individuallashes #winterwedding #december #beautiful @theweddingco

I often get asked if it’s worth doing a hair/mak

I often get asked if it’s worth doing a hair/makeup trial. The answer is absolutely! .
There are so many benefits to doing a trial:
- Meet your artist and see if your styles mesh well together - You get to see if the style looks good on you, suits your vision, and see how it wears throughout the day
- If you’re not overly satisfied with the look your artist can make tweaks until it’s how you want it
- Ask questions and get professional suggestions from the artist
- If there are any add-ons that you want to purchase to enhance your look you have time before the wedding date to do so (ie. Specific lashes, hair extensions, hair accessories, a lipstick to keep with you, etc.)
- Reduces stress on your wedding day
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Sometimes brides try out a desired style and realize it’s not what they wanted for their special day. Luckily, when this happens at the trial there’s tons of time to rethink your look. Unfortunately, there’s not always time to make changes on the wedding day. .
Brides put so much thought and effort into selecting the perfect wedding dress. Keep in mind that your hair and makeup are in just as many pictures as the dress! So why not dedicate the same amount of effort into making your bridal beauty perfect for you? .
#wedding #trial #updo #bride #bridalhair #weddinghair #braids #bridehairstyle #hairstylist #adrianastortocom #consultation #lovemyjob #curls @theweddingco

Small braids are always a great hair accessory Eve

Small braids are always a great hair accessory
Event hairstyling by @adrianastortocom
#braids #holidays #eventhair #hairstyling #braidedhairstyles #winter #adrianastortocom #lovemyjob #curls #weddingwire #theweddingco #gtaweddings @theweddingco

MOH Hairstyling x @adrianastortocom #wedding #bri

MOH Hairstyling x @adrianastortocom
#wedding #bridal #hairstyles #bridalhairstyles #weddinghairstyles #weddingwire #theweddingco #gtaweddings #curls #MOH #maidofhonor #hair #toronto #vaughan #love #lovemyjob #halfuphalfdownhairstyle #adrianastortocom @theweddingco

Giovanna x @adrianastortocom Semi formal makeup a

Giovanna x @adrianastortocom
Semi formal makeup and hair by Adriana
#makeup #prom #semiformal #adrianastortocom #hairstyles #braids #liner #gtaweddings #theweddingco #wingedliner #sixteen #weddinghair #weddingmakeup #toronto #vaughan #woodbridge #lauramercier #toofaced #maccosmetics #makeupforever #nars #bitebeauty #curls #pretty #lovemyjob #weddingwire #urbandecay

Mother of the Groom Hairstyling x @adrianastortoco

Mother of the Groom Hairstyling x @adrianastortocom
#wedding #adrianastortocom #mog #mother #motherofthegroom #hairstyles #bridal #weddinghair #weddinghairstyles #theweddingco #gtaweddings #updo #bridalupdo #curls #lovemyjob #elegant #2019wedding @theweddingco

So early to post, just too excited not to share. 💋 come out and say hi in February! @theweddingco #vendor #exhibitor #weddingshow #theweddingco #wedding #bridalparty #bride #makeup #hair #makeupartist #hairstylist #dowhatyoulove #cantstopwontstop

Jenna x @adrianastortocom Saturday’s bridal mak

Jenna x @adrianastortocom
Saturday’s bridal makeup and hair by Adriana
#makeup #bride #wedding #adrianastortocom #lovemyjob #toronto #vaughan #gtaweddings #weddingwire #makeupartist #wedding #love #naturalglam #lashes #braids #curls #halfuphalfdownhairstyle #hairstyle #bridalmakeup #bridalhairstyle #weddingmakeup #weddinghairstyles #nofilter #individuallashes #wispylashes #theweddingco @theweddingco

Lily x @adrianastortocom Bridal makeup by Adriana

Lily x @adrianastortocom
Bridal makeup by Adriana
Can we talk about how blue her eyes are?
#makeup #bride #wedding #adrianastortocom #lovemyjob #toronto #vaughan #gtaweddings #weddingwire #bridalmakeup #weddingmakeup #glowing #blueeyes #makeupartist #gta #vaughan #toronto #makeupforever #maccosmetics #tarte #charlottetilbury #katvondbeauty #contour #nars #lauramercier #lashes #theweddingco @theweddingco