Bridal Beauty 101: Runway Done Your Way

December 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Searching for the right aesthetic to accompany your bridal style? Here, we break down three looks right from the runway to show you how to do it your way and venue options to enhance your wedding’s overall style.

LOOK I: ROMANTIC
This look is all about soft edges and flowing lines. A sweetheart neckline is the foundation of this look and the headband and ponytail keeps it youthful.
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Venue Suggestion: This bride is sentimental in her approach to wedding planning. Her wedding will take place in a field of wildflowers at dusk.

Beauty Tip: Keep things easy with a tinted moisturizer in lieu of foundation and a strong brow. Skin should be glowing so make sure to use a highlighter along the cheeks and the bridge of the nose. Keep lipstick simple with a soft pink, neutral tone.

LOOK II: CLASSIC
This look is all about clean lines and focuses on one element to create a statement.

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Venue Idea: This bride has a minimalist mindset and wants things to flow organically. Her wedding will take place at an art museum.

Beauty Tip: Focus on one element such as the eyes or the lip to create impact. It’s all about effortless, natural beauty. Hair can be up or down, but the key is that it can’t look too “done”. It should be touchable and inviting.

LOOK III: CONTEMPORARY
This look is all about geometric lines and taking risks.
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Venue Idea: This bride is all about the “wow” factor. Her wedding will take place in an industrial space with amazing city views.

Beauty Tip: Keep it simple. The dress is the standout in this look so your makeup shouldn’t compete with that. Keep hair sleek (think Carolyn Bisette Kennedy) and keep makeup to a minimum. Mascara is your friend as is a good hair pomade to keep fly-aways under control. Now is the time to try a low chignon.

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Wedding Attire: How to Black Tie

December 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment


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Figuring out proper wedding attire can often pose a challenge to many. And let’s not even talk about when the couple leaves off the requested dress code from the invitation altogether? But fear not. Wedding attire is easily deciphered if you look at the context clues provided on the invitation? Here, we offer a look of what to wear to the most formal of wedding events: a black tie affair.

Ladies:
When going black tie, think all out glamor. Find pictures of your favorite celebrities at red carpet events like the Golden Globes, the Emmys or the Academy Awards. With black tie dress codes, you can never go wrong with a gorgeous gown in a beautiful color, or a stunning black dress with lace or beaded embellishments. Add a heel to lengthen legs and top with a statement necklace and jeweled clutch bag. Instant wow-factor!

Gents
One word: Tuxedo. And don’t think you can’t add variety to a tuxedo look. For athletic builds, a slim-fitting jacket and pant will have you looking dapper and well proportioned. For larger frames, a classic one-button jacket will always do the trick. And for those seeking a bit more high-fashion flair, consider a velvet jacket with peak lapels or a formal black tux shirt sans tie.

Either way you slice it, remember, black tie is all about putting on the ritz when it comes to your attire selection. And for more on wedding attire, stay tuned to the wedding blog for our complete “What to Wear” series.

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{Guest Post} Wedding Registry 101: 6 Modern Day Registry Ideas {Pt. II}

December 9, 2013 By 1 Comment

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Registering for gifts for your wedding takes a little bit of skill, planning and know-how. And to show you the ropes, the wedding blog to lifestyle blogger Myka Barbato of Highbrow Hippie, to give you the ins and outs on this registry series. Read on below for part II, and click here to read part I.

Let me be upfront by saying that I believe the only two appropriate occasions for creating a registry is when you get married and when you have a baby. Period. None of this, “I just bought a house and I can’t really afford to remodel it so help me buy light bulbs” stuff. I also believe we as a society often spend too much money on things manufactured in far-away countries that end up gathering dust and eventually making their way to the Goodwill pile. Enter the modern day bridal registry!

Rules have changed so much over the years that the options are pretty much endless. You don’t have to be confined to Crystal and hand towels or big box stores for that matter. Get creative — now’s the time! You will never have another opportunity like this again where everyone is waiting to shower you with gifts, so make it count! Here are a few modern day registry options that I bet you hadn’t thought about!

shop local, shop small
1. Your Favorite Local Boutique:
You’d be surprised at the number of smaller shops that will allow you to create a registry.

2. Housekeeping Services:
Chances are there are some great housekeeping companies in your area that offer set rates for cleaning services. Imagine not having to dust or vacuum for the first months of married life? Divine.

Image via SuziesFarm.com

Image via SuziesFarm.com


3. CSA {Community Supported Agriculture} Boxes:
Who doesn’t love getting fresh, local produce delivered to your door each week while supporting local farming? To find CSA opportunities in your neck of the woods, visit www.LocalHarvest.org/csa.

Image via Etsy.com

Image via Etsy.com


4. Etsy.com:
The source for all things homemade and truly unique, you can now set up a registry on this fantastic site. But keep in mind, since most items are handmade or one-of-a-kind, they might not stick around until your wedding date.

5. Honeyfund.com:
If you already have what you need, this site let’s people contribute towards your honeymoon. Genius.

6. Curate Ideas Online
via Simpleregistry.com or MyRegistry.com. Both of which allow you to create a custom registry from various stores and sites.

Did you discover any options you didn’t consider before? Leave a comment for us below here at the wedding blog and let us know what you think about these modern day registry ideas!

Myka Barbato is a lifestyle blogger, entrepreneur and frantic redecorator, as well as owner of W A X, a modern waxing studio, in Atlanta, Georgia (www.wax-atlanta.com). You can find her musings on beauty, décor and all-things good living at www.HighbrowHippie.com or follow her on Twitter at @highbrowhippie.

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