Happy Anniversary, Style Inc.!
I can’t believe that it’s already been one year since the opening of my studio, Style Inc. (technically April 11th). So much has developed in these 12 months including new friendships (via referrals, industry, facebook & twitter), exciting project (locally and internationally), media exposure (print and television) and so much more! Thank you to everyone for making my first year INCREDIBLE and for sharing in my success! I couldn’t have done it without your love and support! To celebrate, I’m giving...
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I LOVE CLUB MONACO!!! I’ve been shopping there since highschool. In fact, I started my career with Club Monaco back in 1997 as a Cosmetic Manager which led to a Store Manager/Merchaniser role until 2003. There style is fresh, chic and classic. Check out these easy and breezy must-have pieces for spring…. Nadia’s Style Tip: Remember DLDB™ (Dark, Light, Dull, Bright) Find balance! The perfect, most cohesive outfit features something dark, light, dull and bright. Mixing patterns and texture with solid...
read moreMalene Grotrian Spring/Summer 2012
Malene Grotrian Spring/ Summer 2012 Collection Photographer - Devin Gong Hair – Caylee Wasilenko Makeup – Nadia Albano Location – Lions Bay,...
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Read my lips – I LOVE COLOR!…and I can’t seem to get enough of it this season! From pastel yellow jeans to tangerine highlights to neon pink lips; be it bright or light, it’s DY-NO-MITE! One of my favorite makeup looks is wearing a bold lip with a clean eyes and a flawless complexion. I put together my Top 6 must-have lipsticks for you to try this season. The colors range from a “Barbie” pink to a vibrant red (Yawza!). To be honest, these lip smackers have been my go-to staples for...
read moreMan oh Mana!
What do you get when you mix looks to kill, an exceptional eye for beauty and style, extraordinary accessories and a photographer with a vision? A collection fresh and inspiring image that will make you drool! Meet Mana Monsour (…aka: the next Jeanie Becker, in my opinion!). This Persian beauty is a local Vancouver sweet heart and the host of a fab fashion segment called West Coast Style, on Shaw TV. She recently invited me to join her on set to create some fun hair and makeup looks for a feature with Assignment Fashion...
read moreJe m’appelle Pastel!
It’s the first day of Spring and to celebrate, I wanted to share with you a few things that I just can’t live without! The thing I love most about this time of year is the explosion of color, and nothing says spring like pastel! Now I know this trend isn’t for everyone so here are some ways you can incorporate color into your wardrobe… #1. Mani & pedi time!. I love this polish by Essie call “Turquoise and Caicos“; it’s fun and a little unexpected! #2. Get lippy! My FAVE lip color...
read moreLove Yourself from Head to Toe!
Ok, I don’t know about you but this cold weather is making my hands and hair have feel super dry. Here are my go-to products that make my hair shine for days and my body feel SKIN-SATIONAL! 1. Bath and Body Works Vanilla and Verbina Bath Soak: $16 2. Goldwell Just Smooth Leave-in Conditioner: $23 (available at Nadia Albano Style Inc.) 3. L’occitane Shea Butter lip balm - $10 4. L’occitane Shea Butter Mini hand cream - $12 5. Goldwell 60 Second Rich Repair deep contitioning treatment: $23 (available at Nadia Albano...
read moreMakeover Monday!
Narges is a Vancouver based executive speech coach who works one-on-one with executives and entrepreneurs to help them improve their public speaking and presentation skills. She is a wife and mother of a toddler, who has very little time for herself, and was desperately seeking my assistance to refresh her look…and boy did she need some serious help! Granted, I imagine that being a new mother and running a successful business is no easy task. She often puts her energy in nurturing and helping others, while putting herself...
read more“Mexi-Cabo” Bridal Marathon…
After spending three weeks in Mexico (one week in Riviera Maya and two weeks in Cabo and Todo Santos); November 2011 will forever be remebered as “Mexi-Cabo-WOW-b0″ month for me. Not only did I get to work on an extraordinary shoot for Perfect Wedding Magazine (…including talented folks like Elsa Corsi, Hong Photograohy, Capture the Moment Media and Del Sol Phtography); I also got to reunite with long time colleagues and friends, Chris & Lynn; two fabulously talented Destination Wedding...
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What can I say about Marga…she’s a gorgeous Latina woman with an AMAZING attitude and an infectious smile! She works at an advertising agency and is happily married to her high school sweetheart, Maurizio. Believe it or not, Marga just turned 40 (wow girl…you look fantastic!) and expressed to me that she was feeling a little drab and needed a change. The first thing I noticed was her beautiful face, and how her long hair was dragging her down. Like many women, Marga loves long hair but it’s fine and she...
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