You’ve heard it all before. “Just be the prettier version of yourself.” “ Don’t be too trendy.” “Wear a little extra for the photos.” “Your guests have to recognize you!” Though it may be one of the least time consuming decisions to make, at some point, you’re going to have to decide on your makeup/hair style and how to accessorize for your wedding day. And, all of the above advice that you’ve heard and read over and over again on your daily bridal google sessions, is true. But, let’s be real. You wanna be hot. You wanna be sexy (the moms in the store hate when we describe their little bride this way!). You wanna be classic, and you wanna be beautiful. So, you say, “yeah, I want that, but sexy and beautiful is kind of an oxymoron. How can I be both?” Well, no worries, you bridal beaut; we have the answer.
K+B’s Bridal Beauty Tips:
- Invest in shapewear. Whether you have a Cameron Diaz physique or are sporting some gorgeous curves, shapewear is going to make you feel phenomenal. It really brings everything in, makes you look great, and makes you feel even better. Check out Target for Spanx’ more affordable brand of shapewear called Assets.
- Choose accessories carefully. I love bling just as much as the next girl, but I have to advise you to choose your bling carefully! If you love bling, go for an amazing bib necklace, but pair it with gorgeous diamond studs and a simple bracelet. Or wear a great cocktail ring (choose a sapphire for your something blue, a la Kate Middleton!), but pass on the cuff bracelet. If you have a drop earring, wear a very simple necklace or no necklace at all. Better yet, stop over at Faye Daniel Designs and have Randie custom design you something gorgeous.
- Take your ‘do cue from the red carpet. Done, but natural.- With a good stylist, we promise your hair will hold without a gallon of hairspray, or at least it won’t look like you have a gallon on your head!
- Natural nails. Delicate hue. The days of gaudy acrylics are over! Go for freshly manicured nails, painted in a soft hue that will bring out your dainty and fabulous side. We like OPI “Princesses Rule!” Click here to try on the shade!
- SHOES!!!! If I had a dollar for every bride who thought shoes didn’t matter! Let me tell you from personal experience, shoes most certainly matter! Introduce a splash of color for something fun. Or go with a creamy champagne color that features a glamourous ribbon backing. Whatever you do, pick shoes with a heel height you can live with, but don’t expect to be completely comfortable. Otherwise, you should just go borrow Grandma’s slippers. Bring those for later when your feet get tired. But, trust us, you’ll get fabulous pictures of your shoes and there is something about a heel that just makes you feel thinner, taller and feminine. Check out these wedges that will provide a little extra heel support for all of you non-believers! You won’t be disappointed!
- Spa Night. Book a girls night at the spa to get all of your pampering in! A personal favorite of mine is Oleigh Med Spa. You’ll have the whole place to yourself. They serve snacks and drinks, play games and serve you with top of the line treatments. They offer everything from massage, mani/pedis, and facials to more extensive procedures, such as injectables and laser treatments. You and your bridesmaids will leave feeling fresh and you’ll feel just a little more relaxed from all of that planning!
- Don’t over-tan- and not for the reasons you think. I made this mistake. These days, it’s known that you really should go and get a custom airbrush tan for some color. Not me- I went to the good old tanning bed, thinking it’d provide me with some quality color. Guess what I got? An uneven complexion. Yes, I was tan. But, I also had sunspots that I had to spend an extra twenty minutes trying to even out. Not fun. Do yourself a favor and listen to the hype. Take care of your skin!
- A little extra on the eyes. Put on a little extra eye makeup! But, make sure it’s all waterproof! You want to feel really put together, and one of the best ways to do that is to make sure your makeup artist has really phenomenal skills when it comes to your lids.
- Balance. Have you ever seen that girl who has on a ton of eye makeup, powder an inch thick and a bright red lip? Now you can educate her. Choose your best feature and apply the extra makeup there. If you really want to go with a dramatic lip, go with neutral shades on your eye. Still apply a little more, since it will help with pictures, but please don’t pair it with the smoky eye that we’ve all been trying to pull off for ten years. It’s all about balance!
- FALSIES. the number one rule of bridal beauty! If I could only tell brides one thing, it would be to have your makeup artist apply false eyelashes. These don’t have to be of Lady Gaga proportions. They can be natural, but trust me, they will make all the difference in the world in those pictures you’ll be looking at for the rest of your life! If you’re not used to them, do a test run. Before your bachelorette party, have your girlfriends come over and try them out on each other. It’s really fun and makes your feel just a little more glamorous!
Well, now that you have all of the beauty tips you need to enhance those naturally good looks,
go out into the world and stun ‘em all.
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