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The Bridal Beauty Plan
article by Danielle Robinson - CTW Features | posted on May 24, 2013 at 1:00am
Applying makeup is, for most women, nothing more than an everyday task. On your wedding day, however, hair and makeup decisions are no less important than the dress and shoes. “The photos that will be taken of you on your most important day will be of your face and how happy you are,” says Kristen Lober, a professional makeup artist in Newark, Del. “You want to be the most beautiful,…
Hair & Makeup
The Naked Face Formula
article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on May 02, 2013 at 2:42pm
Even a no-makeup look requires a bit prep work. Follow these simple steps to achieve a fresh face on your wedding day. To get started on your radiant no-makeup look, prep the face by exfoliating and cleansing, followed by a mild toner to remove excess oil, says Krystyn Johnson, a makeup artist and co-owner of Bridal Beauty Chicago. If you have great skin, the next step is a tinted moisturizer to…
Hair & Makeup
Curls Just Want to Have Fun
article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on April 24, 2013 at 9:33am
Just like delicate wedding-day flowers, curly hair takes some care to look its best on the wedding day. Instead of using harsh chemicals or time-consuming appliances to straighten your curly locks for a look that isn’t the real you, Gina Ludwig, owner of HairComesTheBride.com, which offers hair and beauty products and services, advises working with your natural waves. Like any bride, your only…
Hair & Makeup
Bold Moves
article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on April 08, 2013 at 9:01am
Dramatic makeup can have big impact on your big day – but to avoid looking overdone or garish, it’s best to go bold with only one key feature. Here the experts tell you how to make your beautiful eyes pop or play up a stunning smile. The Eyes Have It Smoky eyes are always thought of as black/gray, but the term really refers to the effect – that lovely graduation of color intensity, says…
Hair & Makeup
Wedding Hair Color Story
article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on April 02, 2013 at 10:27am
The hairstyle you decide on is every bit as important as your gown when it comes to creating a gorgeous and complete wedding look. The color of your locks can play a key role in that. If you’re interested in dying your hair, adding highlights, or simply maintaining already color-treated hair, meet with your stylist at least three months in advance. This will give you time to formulate an…
Wedding Planners
Elevate the traditional wedding with contemporary flair
article by ARA Content | posted on January 31, 2013 at 10:16am
If long-standing wedding traditions seem a little confining and out of date for your modern nuptial celebration, you’re not alone. Lifestyles are trending toward practical and tasteful simplification. An easy-going elegance and a balance of formality and fun is now the norm. So you might ask, “How can creative couples introduce more contemporary options to their celebrations yet still craft a…
Hair & Makeup
Going with the Flow
article by Anna Sachse CTW Features | posted on January 29, 2013 at 9:54am
Considering a flowy Duchess Kate-style down ’do for your upcoming nuptials? Here’s what you need to know. The Vibe A down or half-down look has a romantic feel, says celebrity stylist Remona Soleimani of Washington D.C.-based Bridal Hair by Remona. But it also imparts an easy, natural vibe. “On any given day most women tend to wear their hair down,” says Soleimani, so it makes sense…
Hair & Makeup
Going Up with Style
article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on December 30, 2012 at 5:00am
Whether your dream ’do is a timeless, polished French twist or a twisty, avant-garde arrangement, updos feel special and lend instant elegance to your big day. Here’s what you need to know. The Vibe Is your goal vintage glamour or modern sophisticate? Try variations on poufs and high or low chignons. Prefer bohemian beauty? Think braided twists and knots of cascading curls. According to…
Hair & Makeup
6 Bridal Beauty DON’Ts
article by Anna Sachse - CTW Features | posted on December 20, 2012 at 5:00am
Don’t experiment with self-/spray-tanning right before the big day Sure, your goal may be a “sun-kissed” glow, but if you’re a first-timer, have sensitive skin or weren’t diligent about exfoliating, you could wind up with orange, streaked or splotchy skin, or even breakouts or an allergic reaction, warns Sharon Naylor, author of “The Bride’s Guide to Freebies” (Lyons Press,…
Hair & Makeup
Hair That’s Bangin’
article by Nola Sarkisian-Miller - CTW Features | posted on December 02, 2012 at 5:00am
It’s been a bang-up year when it comes to wearing bangs. Celebrities have been brandishing their take on the bold hairstyle with confidence. Kim Kardashian debuted a blunt fringe at a New Year’s Eve party last year. In July, Selena Gomez showed off her new hair – rounded eye-framing bangs – on Facebook for a new movie in which she stars. Nicole Richie’s wispy fringe was center stage at…
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