Interview : Finding The Right Wedding Photographer ft Kevin Fung

Finding the Right Wedding Photographer amongst the sea of choices can be a daunting task.  Here's a quick video interview ft Kevin Fung [Fungke Images] sharing some of his personal and professional tips on "How to Find the Right Wedding Photographer For You".

This is one of the first batch of video interviews we’ve done — please excuse the audio inconsistency and video editing — I’m a newbie when it comes to video! So hope you enjoy!



Guest : Kevin Fung // Fungke Images [http://fungke.com]
Host : Maggie Ng [http://www.maggieng.com]
Location : Markham, Ontario, Canada

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If you have any beauty or wedding questions, please don't hesitate to ask. If you're a vendor that would like to be featured, we'll be doing more videos like these in the future, so let me know!

E: maggie@maggieng.com

Beauty News : Sephora Beauty Insider 15% Off Sale [April 12-21, 2013]

So for all you beauty peeps out there that LOVE shopping at Sephora, this is a reminder that you can get 15% off all beauty products at Sephora between April 12-21, 2013 if you have a Beauty Insider Card.  If you don't have one, you can sign up for one -- which is totally FREE! 

And please remember to shop responsibly!!!

Your RAZ Beauty Blogger,

Maggie Ng

WEDDING TIPS : Videography vs Cinematography ft Ramon [RC2 Films]

For all those newly engaged couples out there who aren't too sure about what the differences are between a regular wedding video vs a cinematic wedding film, here's a quick interview from Toronto Event Cinematographer, Ramon [RC2 Films] sharing some of his insights and opinions!

This is one of the first batch of video interviews we’ve done — please excuse the audio inconsistency and video editing — I’m a newbie when it comes to video!

So hope you enjoy!



If you have any beauty or bridal questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. If you’re a vendor that would like to be featured, we’ll be doing more videos like these in the future, so let us know!

Stay tuned for the next video interview featuring Kevin Fung of Fungke Images — who will be sharing some tips on how to find the right wedding photographer for YOU!

Cheers,
Maggie Ng [maggie@maggieng.com]

CREDITS
Guest : Ramon Cespedes Jr [http://rc2films.com]
Host : Maggie Ng [http://www.maggieng.com]
Location : Markham, Ontario, Canada

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Health : Tula Wellness Week {Free Yoga Event}

A week of FREE CLASSES, EVENTS and CLASS CARD SPECIALS
Monday April 8th to Sunday April 14th 2013
All are welcome! Open to members and non members. Pass this on.

BOOK NOW! YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ALSO WELCOME.

FREE CLASSES ON OFFER:

TULA CENTRAL

30 Duncan St, Suite 102, Toronto, Ontario

Monday April 8th - 9pm Hot Hatha Flow with Relaxation (75 min)

Tuesday April 9th - 8:30pm Hot Power Flow (60 min)

Wednesday April 10th - 7:00am Hot Hatha Flow (60 min), 12pm Fusion (45 min)

Thursday April 11th - 7pm Vinyasa Core Flow (60 min)

Friday April 12th - 4:15pm Hot Fusion (50 min), 5:15pm Hot Hatha (60 min)

Saturday April 13th - 11am BodyTone (60 min), 12pm Hips, butt and legs (60 min)

Sunday April 14th - 8:30am Hot Power Flow (60 min), 1:30pm Hot BodyTone (60 min)

Maximum 2 free classes per person.

Pre-registration is required. Please email

info@tulahotyoga.com

If you are booking also for a friend/friends please ensure you leave their name as well!

TULA WEST

956 Bloor St West, Toronto, Ontario

Monday April 8th - 8:15pm Hot Fusion (60 min)

Tuesday April 9th - 5pm Hot BodyTone (60 min)

Wednesday April 10th - 5:30pm Stretch and Lengthen (60 min), 6:30pm Pilates level 1 (60 min)

Thursday April 11th - 7:00pm Pilates level 1-2 (60 min), 7:00pm Hot Gentle Hatha (60 min)

Friday April 12th - 9:30am Hot Hatha (60 min)

Saturday April 13th - 11am Hot Hatha (75 min), 2pm Hot Power Flow (60 min)

 Sunday April 14th - 2:30pm Hot Fusion (60 min), 5:30pm Hot Power Flow (60 min)

Maximum 2 free classes per person.

Pre-registration is required. Please email

infowest@tulahotyoga.com

If you are booking also for a friend/friends please ensure you leave their name as well!

TULA SOUTH

47 Fraser Ave, Toronto, Ontario

Monday April 8th - 7pm Yin Yoga (60 min)

Tuesday April 9th - 12:15pm Hot Power Flow (45 min), 8:15pm Hot Ballet Sculpt (60 min)

Wednesday April 10th - 5:15pm Hot Pilates (60 min), 6pm Hatha Yoga (60 min) 

Thursday April 11th - 6pm Pilates level 2 (60 min), 8pm Hot BodyTone (60 min)

Friday April 12th - 12 noon Pilates level 1-2 (50 min), 6:30pm Hot Power Flow (75 min)

Saturday April 13th - 10am Hot Hatha (75 min)

Sunday April 14th - 10am Hot Hatha (75 min), 1:30pm Hot Yin Yoga (60 min)

Maximum 2 free classes per person.

Pre-registration is required. Please email

infosouth@tulahotyoga.com

If you are booking also for a friend/friends please ensure you leave their name as well!

CLASS CARD SPECIALS:

  

20 classes $250 HST INCLUDED (reg $310)

$12.50 per class

  

40 classes $440 HST INCLUDED (reg $620)

$11 per class

  

6 months unlimited $650 HST INCLUDED (reg $800)

 20 class card and 40 class card have 1 year expiry from activation date.

Already have an active class card? You can purchase a Wellness Week class card and activate it once your current pass is done!

Class cards can be used for all classes including Hot Yoga, Fusion, Hot Pilates, Hatha and Vinyasa Flow, Stretch and Lengthen, Pilates, Ballet Sculpt and Bodytone.

How to purchase: simply drop the studio of your choice, go online or call and purchase on the phone:

Tula Central

30 Duncan St. Suite 102 Toronto

416.599.8852

Tula West

956 Bloor St West Toronto

416.913.4181

Tula South

47 Fraser ave Liberty Village Toronto

416.538.8852

http://www.tulahotyoga.com/

Be sure to take advantage of this awesome offer, especially if you're new to yoga and want to try it out!

Cheers,
Maggie Ng [Blogger]

Hair Product Review : Hot Iron Holster

Photo Courtesy of HotIronHolster.com

This is the Hot Iron Holster!!!  I didn't realize it was being sold at the ABA Toronto Hair Show, but saw it featured on another website!  It's supposed to be able to attach (and detach) to any non-porous surface (ie. sink, tile, wood, leather, laminate, granite, etc.) and it can withstand up to 500 degrees F.

Pretty interesting concept, I bet it'd be great for any mobile hairstylist since you never know where you'll end up for gigs.  I usually just use a towel under my irons, but I think this would be a better alternative, since sometimes the high heat from curling irons can still melt through certain surfaces.

This would also work well for the regular beauty consumer too, because most bathrooms are generally small spaces to begin with, so this would totally help save counter space.   

According to the website, this is available mostly in the States.  I don't personally own one yet, but if I see it at another hair show or store, I think I'll give it a try.  I'm just worried the material will lose it stickiness over time?  It says on the website it will never lose its stickiness, but that you have to clean it every once in awhile.  Does anyone out there own one that can give feedback in the comment section below?

Blogger : Maggie Ng
Product Feature : Hot Iron Holster

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Wedding Tips : Dealing with Wedding Stress ft Sandy Tam

For all those Bride-To-Be's out there, here are some awesome tips from Toronto Wedding Photographer, Sandy Tam sharing some of her experiences of dealing with wedding stress from both perspectives as a photographer and as a bride!

This is one of the first video interviews we’ve done — please excuse the audio inconsistency and video editing — I’m a newbie when it comes to video!

So hope you enjoy!



Stay tuned for the next video interview featuring Ramon from RC2 Films — who will be talking about the differences between regular video vs cinematic style of filming.

Cheers,

Maggie Ng [maggie@maggieng.com]

CREDITS
Guest : Sandy Tam [http://www.sandytam.ca]
Host : Maggie Ng [http://www.maggieng.com]
Location : Markham, Ontario, Canada

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Event : ABA Toronto Hair Show 2013

CREDITS

Event Host :: ABA Canada [http://www.abacanada.com]
Location :: Metro Toronto Convention Centre [http://www.mtccc.com]
Photos :: Tobin C Studio [http://www.tobincstudio.blogspot.com]

Beauty Reporter :: Maggie Ng [http://www.maggieng.com]

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Event :: Sugar Tiers Cake Decorating Class

Hey Everyone!  I just wanted to share my experience doing a 2hr Cake Decorating Class with Sugar Tiers!  I’m not really a baker, but thought this would be a fun experience.  It’s great because all the materials are provided for you, all you have to do is show up!  So we take a pre-baked cake base, cut it in half, slather buttercream inbetween and all around. Then we’re given fondant to cover the cake, then some yellow fondant for the decorations.  Working with fondant can be a bit of a challenge because if you’re too slow, it dries/hardens and you’ll see some cracks and what not. At the end of the class, we get to bring home our creation and eat it! I thought I did not too shabby for a newbie!

Our instructor was Evalin Chong.  She’s very friendly and knowledgeable re: pastries and cakes.  If you go to Sugar Tiers, they have lots of baking products you can buy if you’re in the DIY kind of mood.  The class is about 2 hours long.  And Evalin also provides you with the cake and buttercream recipe, if you wanted to try making another cake at home.  With the knowledge you learn from the class, I guess I’d be comfortable making a birthday cake of some sort.  The fondant is actually available for purchase if you’re not comfortable making it yourself.  If you’re into cake decorating and can’t commit to actual baking school, this is a perfect opportunity to just try it out.  They also have a cupcake decorating class that I might be interested in trying out too. If you want more info re: classes or are looking for a cake for your upcoming wedding, here is Sugar Tier’s contact :

Sugar Tiers
735 Markland Street, Unit 4, Markham
Ontario, Canada, L6C 0G6
E : manager@sugartiers.ca
W : http://www.sugartiers.ca

Words+Photo : Maggie Ng