Bridal Beauty Hit List—5 Manicure Must-Haves
Now that I have an engagement ring to obsess over, I'm dedicated to keeping my nails and hands in tip-top shape. But I've always been a fan of DIY'ing my manis and pedis (I have trouble sitting at a nail salon for hours), and have a few tried and true tools I think every girl should own. And, they're all budget-friendly at less than $10 a pop! So without further adieu, here is my bridal beauty hit list for achieving the perfect, professional-looking manicure... 1 - Sally Hansen...
5 Favorite Beauty Looks from the 2012 Emmys
When searching for your ideal wedding day hair and makeup, it's always a good idea to look to your favorite stars walking the red carpet. If there's a certain celebrity who can do no wrong in your eyes, she might be the perfect muse for your bridal beauty look. So today, we check out our favorite updos, down 'dos, and perfectly painted faces from the 2012 Emmys! Ginnifer Goodwin - Ginnifer's orange Monique Lhuillier dress isn't the only thing that stunned on the red carpet! Her...
Bridal Beauty Report from Fashion Week
The 1970's-inspired hair and makeup at Issa London's Spring 2013 RTW runway show knocked my socks off! Issa's models donned perfectly painted red and pink lips, dramatic cat eyes, retro-inspired updos finished with tropical orchids, and sun-kissed complexions as if they just stepped off a fabulous yacht in Bora Bora. Every last detail was perfection! Gorgeous, no?! But other designers delivered the pretty, too! And today, we share our favorite beauty looks and trends, perfect...
10 Manicures Perfect for the Wedding Day
After my super busy engaged GF (who's a lawyer) told me she'd pulled an all nighter at the office, and that earlier in the day... she'd tasked her assistant with searching for "wedding nail polish colors" in Google, I had to laugh. And then... help my lady out with another spectacular wedding nails post! Because truth be told, as my friend's wedding day draws near, there will be much bigger fish to fry than finding the perfect bridal mani. Isn't that right, newlyweds?? So for all...
MOR Cosmetics for the Bride and her ‘Maids
As a designer and lover of all things pretty when it comes to gifts, I always keep an eye out for beautiful packaging...one product line I recently re-discovered is MOR Cosmetics. Right off the bat, their packaging is incredibly beautiful, from their macaron inspired lip glosses to the papers used to wrap their yummy smelling soaps. I can't help but wish someone would base an entire bridal shower theme just with their products! They'll also make great gifts for your...
Wedding Nail Art for the Non-DIY Bride
High fashion nail art is all the rage, but DIY'ing some of the fancy styles featured here and here requires a steady hand and precise attention to detail. The finished look can be amazing... but getting it done is no cake walk. Enter Minx, the makers of polish-free nail appliqués who started the trend back in 2007. Now Minx lets you upload your own photos to create customized nail templates, so inspiring images can be transformed into pretty nail art. How perfect is the Minx...
Pretty Up Your Wedding Day Nails
There is a not so secret place on every bride’s ever gorgeous body that is oh so very often underutilized when primping, styling, and fussing over! This top secret location you ask?! Why the nails silly! I can’t tell you how frequently, almost religiously, I see brides wearing the lightest, most barely there nail colors possible. It’s almost as if they are worried that their very own pretty fingers could steal the show! But we all know this isn’t possible. Because the bride,...
5 DIY Hairstyles Perfect for Pre-Wedding Parties
If you're ever on the hunt for beauty inspiration, TheBeautyDepartment.com (a blog by Lauren Conrad and two other gals) is a great place to start. Lauren and crew bring LA cool, tips and trends to readers across the nation, dishing fun beauty tutorials on everything from ombre hair to polka dot nails. Just check it out, you won't be disappointed. And since most brides-to-be go DIY with their hair and makeup for pre-wedding festivities (think engagement party, bridal shower,...
Peacock Eyes and other Bridal Beauty Trends
It wasn't just fashion that captured the spotlight on Roberto Cavalli's Fall 2012 Milan Fashion Week catwalk. Everyone was talking about the captivating peacock eyes! For a daring, fashion-forward bride, I think this look is divine! And if you want to give it a test drive to see if it's right for your white aisle, keep reading to learn the three simple steps... 1. Line eyes with black liner. 2. Sweep black shadow from the lids to the brow bones. 3. Apply three sparkling,...
4 Bridal Beauty Resolutions for the New Year
The time leading up to your wedding will be both stressful and exciting. You’ll want to feel like the day is as perfect as it should be, and of course, knock your groom’s socks off with how stunning you look! No wedding day is flawless and yours won’t be. Resign yourself to this now so you’re not disappointed when a small hiccup pops up. But when it comes to looking drop dead gorgeous, success is within your reach! Just follow these four, very easily kept New Year’s beauty...
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