10 Essential Tips

1) Six months before the big event get a good facial and address problems such as; uneven complexion, blotches from sun exposure, breakouts etc.

2) Get your eyebrows shaped and continue grooming them till your wedding day.

3) Stick to a daily cleansing and moisturizing routine. (I recommend Clinique’s legendary 3 step program which is inexpensive and easy to use).

4) Do not do crush diets, if you needed to loose a weight do a Healthy Cleanse and adapt a meal plan and drink lots of water, your skin will thank you! (check out Health link on the side bar).

5) Don't forget to take your vitamins daily and exercise regularly (it will help relieve stress).

6) Keep going back for more facials every 6 weeks and get the last one 10 days before the wedding.

7) One week before, get your hair trimmed, coloured and treated, do not leave hair services to the last minute.

8) Four days before, get all waxing done.

9) The day before the big day, get a good manicure and pedicure, watch your intake of caffeine and alcohol, and try to go to bed early.

10) On your wedding day eat a good breakfast and relax… this is your day, trust your professionals to pamper you and make you gorgeous.

P.s. Do not forget to Relax and have Fun!

Makeup & Its Uses

"Inner beauty has always deemed itself to be more important and more beautiful than what is seen on the outside".

Almost every woman though, would love a killer face to go with that great personality so we try to use enhancements, such as makeup. This is not always an act to try to impress others or some ploy to get attention, but a new "face" giving an extra boost of confidence. Not only that, but makeup can give a woman opportunities to experiment with new looks.

Whether admitted or not, almost all women love getting complimented on just how beautiful they are on the outside as well as on the inside. A little touch of make up with the correct use of makeup tips can give her that feeling for herself, both inside and out. In just one application of face makeup you could go from looking and feeling like the average, everyday, unnoticed lady, to looking and feeling like a supermodel.

Foundation makeup is one of the most important types of face makeup. Besides just helping to beautify a look, lots of women want to cover unsightly marks or scars that are visible on a clean face. This is where the foundation would come in. It is a base color that comes in various shades and tones to closely match your skin. Foundation makeup also comes in different types, be it the traditional bottle of liquid, in a stick, in the form of pressed powder or even as a creamy type of lotion.

Eyeliner is another makeup staple. Eyeliner is probably one of the most popular because of its versatile use. Not only does it dress up the eyelid area, it also accentuates the eyebrows, can line the lips or even give you a false mole! Eyeliner most commonly used is black although this also comes in a very wide range of colors. There is the traditional eye pencil or something a bit more dramatic, like liquid liner.

Liquid liner is applied using a very fine, pointed brush and takes a considerable amount of patience. Eyeliner is just one type of eye makeup.

Eye shadow typically used to coat the upper lid using two or three shades. You start of with a light shade on the bottom of your eyelid with another light color makeup below your eyebrow, just above the eyelid. The third eye shadow is a darker line in the crease of your eyelid. Once you have used makeup to enhance your eyes you will want to work on your lips.

Lipstick is one of the most common and one of the most traditional makeup cosmetics. It comes in numerous colors, but mostly reds, pinks and browns to help complement the skin tone. Some women also use it on the cheeks as a type of blush. Just like the previous mention of makeup cosmetics, lipstick also comes in different forms. There is the wax stick or more creamy types that you would apply with a lip brush.

Lipstick can be very fun to work with because it can be used to execute different looks. You can go for the matte look by adding a touch of foundation to your lips; then apply the lipstick right on top of that. The foundation also provides a longer lasting hold. You can add shine with some gloss or even make your lips appear to be fuller by outlining your lips with some liner. The possibilities are nearly endless.

Although applying and wearing makeup can be loads of fun, you always need to be careful with the products you use. Here are a few makeup tips to help you. You should test the makeup on the outside of your hand or on your inner arm to do color matching and allergy testing. Mineral makeup normally works well with all skin types and has no irritants. If you have super sensitive skin you will want to use a mineral makeup.

Also, never go to bed without removing your makeup. Regular soap and warm water is great and there are also special creams made for makeup removal. They cleanse the skin of the cosmetics and also moisturize it too. Browsing through almost any female magazine can give you some useful makeup tips.

If you don't own any makeup, you should go out and get some, and get noticed!

Big Day Must Haves with You

The key to successful troubleshooting on your big day is to come prepared. About a week or so before your wedding, stuff a makeup bag with as many of these items as you deem necessary, then entrust it to one of your bridesmaids.

• Aspirin
• Band-Aids
• Bottled Water
• Blotting Papers
• Breath Mints
• Chalk or Cornstartch (cover up smudges on your gown)
• Clear nail polish (stocking runs)
• Cotton swabs
• Eyedrops
• Hair Spray
• Hairpins
• Hand Towelettes
• Hem tape
• Mirrred compact
• Nail File
• Quick drying glue (broken nails or busted heels)
• Safety Pins
• Straws (use to sip a drink without messing up your lipstick)
• Talcum powder (control sweating moments)
• Tissues

Have a trouble free and wonderful day!