Five Trending Eyeliner Shades for Bachelorette Parties

One of the most fun perks of being in the bridal party (aside from the wedding, of course!) is a good girl’s night. A bachelorette party or night on the town is one of the best places to try out a new look. Here’s my guide to ditching the standard black eyeliner in favor of a fun trendy shade.

Stila Eyeliner in Lionfish ($20, beauty supply stores)

Stila’s eyeliners always go on smooth and have a great color payoff. Lionfish is an unbasic brown that is warm and a little glamorous. It’s the perfect shade for those of you looking to break out of a classic routine without being overwhelming. This shade is complimentary to every skin tone and will transition well into the fall. The gold tones give skin a subtle glow, which is perfect for summer.  Keep an eye out for this new staple shade, it’ll be your new favorite liner.

Covergirl Liquiline Blast in Silver Spark ($6-$7, drugstores)

 

A silvery-grey can help break any girl out of a dark eyeliner habit. The grey is neutral like black, but isn’t nearly as dramatic.  This shade in particular is smooth and smudgable, making it perfect for beginners or advanced glamour girls. Silver Spark is very complimentary to cooler skin tones and eye colors. The formula wears for a long time, but won’t be a pain to remove at the end of the night.  This low maintenance liner also transitions well from day to night.

Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in LSD ($19, beauty supply stores)

It’s almost impossible to talk about trendy eyeliners without mentioning Urban Decay’s line of liners. They recently rebooted their entire brand and rolled out a bunch of new shades in their famous 24/7 eyeliners. One of the breakout shades is LSD, a blue-toned shimmery liner. Don’t be intimidated by the blue though, this shade is fun, trendy, and surprisingly complimentary to many skin tones. LSD was initially introduced as a limited edition shade, but is now a part of the permanent line.  Thin application along the lash line gives a subtle sparkle, but packed on it creates a wide-eyed sultry look.

M.A.C. Pearlglide Eyeliner in Black Line ($16, M.A.C. counters)

Earthy tones are on the rise this summer, and this liner is one of the best ways to wear it! The Pearlglide formula is one of my personal favorites because of how smooth and soft it is. If you are more comfortable with black liner, this dark earthy shade may be your new go-to. The khaki green tone in this liner is very complimentary to warm skin tones and have the ability to bring a sparkle to green and brown eyes. Going lightly and tight on your eyes warms your face for a romantic look.

Covergirl Ink It! in Golden Ink ($5-$7, drugstores)

There’s no harm in going a little glam for girl’s night! Open up your eyes with a touch of gold, like this one from Covergirl. You can pair this with any of the other liners listed, and keep the gold on your inner corners. Small pops of color have been popping up everywhere, with gold leading the pack. This formula is incredibly well pigmented, so a little bit goes a long way. If you’re going super glam, use this liner as a shadow pencil for a golden glowy look.

Which of these shades are your favorite? Leave a comment down below saying which shade you’ll be keeping an eye out for!

Flower Crowns from Always Ari

Summer is almost here, and all I see are poolside days, beachfront eating, and lovely days enjoyed outside. I love summer, but what I love even more, are summer weddings. As you know by now, I am obsessed with all things wedding, and when you throw it in the summer months, my heart is happy.  Summers in Southern California are just perfect. The weather is breathtaking, sunshine is shining oh so brightly, and the stunning beaches are simply amazing. So, to make things even more fabulous, add some gorgeous head accessories for the summer brides and their maids, and it is a perfect summer day. My current obsession?  Flower crowns. They are trending right now, and I can see why. I  instantly want to infuse every inch of my life in beautiful florals; wildly glamorous, uber bright, bohemian floral crown kinds of florals. I found something pretty lovely in my inbox which I am super thrilled to share. Gorgeous floral crowns all beautifully designed and put together by the fabulous and oh so talented Arianna Garibo of Always Ari. Five lovely floral crowns are about to inspire you, and bring you a sudden burst of gorgeousness.

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  • Mauve Colored Flower Crown: A full headed flower crown which is one color all wrapped around in the most beautiful of ways. Simple, lovely, and just so gorgeous.
Model: Dessie Mitchison
Photographer: Brosius Photographics
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  • Peaches and Cream Crown: A peach and cream floral arrangement full of gorgeous cream and peach roses and rose buds.  Perfect for the bride who wants to have a total boho/hippie look. 
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  • Hydrangea Crown: A quarter size flower halo, in white hydrangeas. This size is bit more casual. It is something you can wear daily. It can add a total chic touch to a simple crop top and jean shorts.  It also can be wore in so many different ways: Either as it is shown in the above image as a way to separate a girls side part, worn as a regular head band or even to decorate a pony or bun! Don’t like white? Don’t worry, this style comes in all different flowers and colors. Whatever color you love!
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  • Half Flower Crown: This half head halo in yellow roses and a leather strap is gorgeous! A more casual look with the leather strap, and then add a pop of color, and it can make any outfit stand out.  Imagine your bridesmaids wearing this gorgeous piece to compliment their dresses and bring together the whole wedding look. How cute will this be for an outside garden wedding?
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Always Ari @ Disney
  • Crystal Vine Halo:  This one is my absolute favorite piece. I love them all, but if I had to choose,  this one is so pretty. This crown is all about the pink crystal vine which wraps around and creates a beautiful hair accessory. It gives an almost fairy-princess feel, for a boho princess bride. The crystals come in pink, clear, blue and green. How cute is this look when paired with a neutral high-low, flowy dress, leaf ring, bangles and pop of color stretchy bracelets? A total bohemian look. This look is darling and perfect for a bridal shower. Simply stunning!
Model: Dessie Mitchison
Photography :Martin Zen

Popping The Questions: Five Creative Ways To Ask Your Friends To Be Your Bridesmaid

He’s asked you to marry him and you’ve accepted.‭ ‬Now,‭ ‬it’s time to get your wedding party together,‭ ‬and plan that fabulous wedding you’ve always dreamed of.‭ ‬However,‭ ‬you may not want to just call your friends up and ask them to be your bridesmaids.‭ Often times bridesmaids feel like accessories. They are dressed up in dresses that they may or may not have had a say in, and they are told where to be and when to be there. It’s a good idea to make the people who are in your wedding feel special. Make them feel like they are a part of your special day. Remember, a happy friend makes for an even happier bridesmaid. ‬So,‭ ‬here are five great ways to ask your friends to be in your wedding.

The Invitation-Send all of the ladies you want to participate in your wedding an invitation with the words,‭ ‬will you be my bridesmaids ‬printed on them.‭ ‬A nice touch would also be to add a nice charm bracelets that the ladies could wear on the day of your wedding. Place holes on either sides of the card and connect the bracelet so that it hangs just below the message.

 

Scramble Anyone‭?‬-Remember the Soul Train Scramble Board? Fill a small satin bags with colorful letters that spell out the words,‭ ‬will you be my bridesmaid ‬and send‭ (‬or hand deliver) them ‬to your bridesmaid.‭ It’s a fun and creative way to get your bridal party excited about your wedding, and the role that they will play in it. ‬They will be totally shocked and impressed once they’ve put the pieces together.

 

Box Of Love-Purchase boxes‭ (‬small cupcake style boxes.‭) Inside,‭ ‬place ring pops in your bridesmaids favorite colors, and write will you be my bridesmaid on the lid inside.‭ ‬Create labels with your friends names on them,‭ ‬and place them on the outside of the boxes. It’s a fun, creative and tasty surprise.

 

Fortune Cookies-Who doesn’t like fortune cookies‭? ‬Have a message placed inside of each fortune cookie,‭ ‬put them in a cute little box,‭ ‬and when your friends open the‭   ‬cookies,‭ ‬they will get the surprise of their lives.‭ ‬I’d suggest doing it over dinner and having the waiter bring it out.‭ ‬That way your friends won’t suspect a thing. Great thing about this one is, you can have colorful fortune cookies if you’d like.

 

Fashion Is A Girl’s Best Friend-Every bridesmaid needs a nice little clutch to carry at the wedding.‭ ‬Purchase‭ cute (‬affordable)‭ ‬box clutches.‭ ‬Inside,‭ ‬place a mini calendar,‭ ‬a checklist,‭ ‬and other wedding essentials.‭ ‬They will probably look at you with questions,‭ ‬and that’s when you pop the question. ‭It’s a wonderful gift that will get many uses, and it’s fashionable.

 

Most of these can be Do It Yourself projects,‭ ‬if you have the time. If you don’t have the time, Etsy is the perfect place‭ to find affordable handmade items to help you pop the question.

Top Five Trends in Bridesmaid Dresses from Nordstrom Weddings

Wedding season is here, and with that we are thrilled to share some fabulous dresses for the gals of the wedding day. The Bridesmaids. With trends always in our minds at BHL, we asked our friends at Nordstrom Weddings to share what is hot and trending in bridesmaid dresses.  Trends never looked so good. We are talking a variety of colors, styles, and designs. All are so gorgeous, stunning, and pretty. These looks are amazing!  We think your maids will be very happy with any of these fabulous looks. Nordstrom Weddings never disappoints us. They are always giving us all the gorgeous and pretttiest of things for the wedding day. This time it is all about the bridesmaid and their look for the day. Looks which are so fantastic, we can not decide which one we love the most, because ALL of them are that lovely. Yes, they are. Really. If you do not believe us, then take a peek of the five trends that  Nordstrom Weddings has seen in bridesmaid dresses today.

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  • Lace: Lace is here to stay! We love the feminine, romantic touch it adds to a wedding party.

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  • Long: Long dresses work for both casual and more formal affairs depending on the fabric. We love these silk chiffon options from Amsale. 

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  • Fit & Flare: This silhouette is so flattering. It’s modern but has a nod to retro as well. Eliza J has great options.

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  •  Convertible: Convertible is a perfect way to flatter all your ‘maids. It’s so fun to play with all the different necklines.  Jenny Yoo has gorgeous ones!

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  • Blush Tones: We’re still seeing blush as a very popular choice, especially for spring and summer. Donna Morgan has a great variety of shades and shapes!