Five Trending Eyeliner Shades for Bachelorette Parties

July 13, 2013 Leave a Comment

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!

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Maid of Honor Jitters: A First timer’s Survival Guide

June 1, 2013 Leave a Comment

Of course I have dreamed of my wedding day from the time I learned that there could be an entire day dedicated to celebrating falling in love. Not so common is the dream or even thought of being asked to stand at the side of a bride on that special day, as the Maid of Honor. My cousin recently got engaged to her boyfriend of 3 years and truth be told I had an inkling of what was coming my way. We have grown up at each other’s side, always promising to be one another’s Maid of Honor. Now that the time is here and after the tears of joy have been shed, the reality of the position begins to emerge. I am 25 years old and this is my first time as Maid of Honor. Luckily for me I am surrounded by a gigantic family of women who have been in countless weddings and are able to offer me a plethora of solid advice. To those of you like myself who are embarking on their first MOH experience, I offer you a survival guide for the Maid of Honor jitters.

· GET ORGANIZED. For the bride this is a stressful yet exciting time in her life. She might be going in 50 directions at once but as MOH do what you can to lighten the load. Take control of the other Bridesmaids by scheduling fittings and communicating dates with the bridal party. Make sure you are always in the know with tastings, fittings and parties as you may be required to attend such things if the bride so desires.

· BE PROACTIVE. As MOH you are the bride’s right hand woman. As dates come closer help the bride by assuring invitations are sent on time, help manage the guest list, and get together with the bridesmaid’s early to begin planning the bachelorette party and bridal showers. Make sure events of her wedding are well-thought out and memorable for the bride.

· ATTENTION TO DETAIL. As leader of the bridesmaids it is important that you keep everyone, including the bride, in check. Check in with the other bridesmaids to make sure they have gotten their dress, hotel and any other arrangements squared away before the wedding. If you are asked to be a part of the pre-wedding activities, document the couple’s journey. Take pictures along the way or just see that opportune photos are not being lost.

· BE HONEST. This may be the hardest of all but the most essential. Be honest with your bride. Yes it will be difficult when the bride asked your opinion with a twinkle in her eye, but if the hairpiece she is considering is way too much for her simple gown, tell her! The last thing you want is for the bride to look back at her pictures and ask how you could let her walk down the aisle in that?!

· DIRECT RESPONSIBILITIES. Here things can get a little cloudy. Talk with your bride. Ask her what she needs from you and what you are able to give. MOH has various responsibilities in different cultures. For example, in my Latin culture it is customary for the MOH to buy the cake. MOH also plans the Bachelorette party with the other bridesmaids, helps to plan the Bridal shower with the bride’s mother and pays for her entire bridal outfit.

· DAY OF WEDDING. Here is your time to shine. Start early and make sure all of the bridesmaids are on time. Give enough time for hair, make-up and dress to be styled to perfection an hour before the wedding. Check-in with the wedding planner at the location and help organize the bridal party into formation. Keep the bride calm and as stress free as possible. Ensure that she is taken care of during the wedding (doesn’t forget to eat) and simply be attentive and helpful to her the entire day.

· LISTEN. You are the MOH so chances are you mean a lot to the bride. Listen to her and just be there for her throughout the entire process. Things get a lot easier if we have a friend to stand by our side during the big transitions of our lives.

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The Ultimate Bridal Emergency Kit

January 8, 2013 1 Comment

Be prepared for any wedding day mishaps by creating a wedding day emergency kit with some essential items. Your maid of honor can make one for you, or together work on making a fabulous kit. You want to make sure the emergency kit is accessible throughout the wedding day.

photoHere are some items we think every bride needs for her emergency kit.

  • Small sewing kit
  • Safety pins
  • Clear nail polish (for those runs)
  • Nail polish (In the color that you are wearing that day)
  • Emery Board
  • Hair Spray
  • Tweezers
  • Bobby Pins
  • Lipstick
  • Make up powder
  • Brush/comb
  • Band Aids (various sizes)
  • Breath mints
  • Mouth Wash
  • Antacid
  • Chapstick
  • Pain reliever (something non-drowsy of course!)
  • Hand mirror
  • Q-tips
  • Stain remover
  • Hand lotion
  • Curling iron or flat iron
  • Tissue (you may want to keep one VERY close to you during ceremony)
  • Lint brush
  • Tampons
  • Eye Drops (Visine)
  • Scissors
  • Stick-on instant hemming tape

Many of these items can all be purchased in one store. We like to go to Target, where they have a travel section where a lot of these items are available. That way, it can be small size and easy to store.

Remember, it is always better to be prepared. So let’s have a perfect wedding day!

 

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Top Five Tips for Your Bridal Gown Appointment

December 4, 2012 Leave a Comment

Shopping for your wedding gown can be a very exciting and fun, but it can also be stressful. It is a time that you will see which bridal look you want to go for, and show off on your wedding day. So you want it to be perfect. Setting your bridal gown appointment is one of the first things to do for the wedding. So now that your bridal gown appointment is set, see how you can best prepare for your appointment.

  • Who to Bring : Who you choose to bring with you to your appointment can make or break the appointment. Many brides choose to bring a large entourage with them to their appointment. This can be good and bad. The more people you bring, the more opinions you will have, and this can be confusing and more stressful. The idea is that you choose a small group of people who can support you, be honest in a good way, and be happy when you find the dress.When I was getting married, I brought just my mom. We have always gone shopping together, and we just work well together when we do. You know what? We found my dress the first day of wedding gown shopping! Amazing day and experience!  So you do not want to bring that jealous sister or friend who is upset and bitter that you are getting married before them. They may share negative thoughts and feelings with you when you try on the dresses. Some examples of who you want to bring are: maid of honor, sister, cousin, mother of groom,your mother, grandmother, best friend, bridesmaids, or sister of groom.  Whoever you choose to bring, the person that is paying for your dress should be present,if you are not paying for it yourself. First because they will need to pay for it that day, and second because their opinion should be respected. You may not choose the dress they choose for you, however still need to be respectful of their wishes too. So if they want you to try on a dress which you do not, try it on just to please them, and it is okay to say you do not like it. Remember, this is your day, and you will be wearing the dress all day!
  • What to Bring: So, if you are shopping for the first time for your wedding gown, you will want to bring examples from magazines or online sites of dresses which you like. This will be very helpful to the wedding gown consultant you will work with that day. It will give the consultant a better idea of what you are looking for in a bridal gown. The more they know about what you like and do not like, the easier it will be to find your bridal gown.
  • Be Open-Minded: For everyday clothing, you have a pretty good idea of what you look good in and what your style is. However, a bridal gown is very different than everyday wear. You do not wear a bridal gown every day, you wear it one day. The ideas that you have and bring to your appointment is great of course.  However, if the consultant shows you a dress that you did not think you will like, try it! You never know until you try it on. You will be surprised. Sometimes, the dress styles you like to try on may look good in the magazine photo or on the hanger, however it may look totally different on you. The opposite is also true. If a bridal consultant shows you a dress which you do not think looks good on the hanger, but may look amazing once you try it on.  This happened to me when I was looking for my bridal gown. I brought in a photo of a dress the bridal gown shop carried, and had fell in love with this dress. I did not even want to try anything else before I tried this one on first. I was totally confidant that it would look good on me and it was going to be the one. Well,I was totally wrong. I tried it on, and hated it! I hated how it looked on me, and was very unflattering. I did not feel pretty or amazing. So I then I tried on a very different style dress, and fell in love with it! So you never know. When you go into your appointment be open minded and allow the professional bridal consultant help you find that perfect dress for you!
  • Set a Budget: Setting your budget must be done. So whoever is paying for the dress, if it is you, your fiancé, or other family member, you need to set a budget. So once you set the budget, you will share this with your consultant, so they will pull dresses which are only within your budget.  If you choose to try a dress dress on that is above your budget, you may fall in love with it, and then will be saddened because you can not afford it. So do not even go there! It will be stressful for you and the person who is buying it. Be cautious of your budget and you will find a dress which you love within your budget.
  • Have fun!: Most importantly, make the bridal gown shopping experience a good one! Using the tips above will help you have a successful and fun time. Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and finding your bridal gown is a big part of that. So grab your friends, family or whoever you like to bring to your appointment, and make a day of it! Smile, and enjoy the shopping experience.

Good luck in finding your perfect bridal gown. Remember feeling fabulous and amazing is most important!

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Top Five Maid of Honor Duties

October 21, 2012 1 Comment

The maid of honor plays a very special and important role for the whole wedding process, from planning the details, to the big day.  So, choosing a maid of honor is an important decision for a bride. The maid of honor is the bride’s right hand woman and will be with the bride every step of the way. Whether the bride chooses the maid of honor because she is a cousin, sister, or best friend, she will choose who she feels can best support her. What does a maid of honor do? Lets find out!

 

Party Planner: Plan and coordinate both the bridal shower and bachelorette party. This may be planned with some of the bridesmaids or family, however you have to make sure it happens! Be social, have fun, and most importantly, make sure the bride is having a great time.

Emotional Support: Be there for the bride is she is has a breakdown.  Accompany her to the final fitting and make sure she feels beautiful. On the wedding day, just smile, so when she is looking for support, she knows she can count on you!

Bouquet time: Hold the bride’s bouquet during the ceremony and return it to her at the end of the ceremony. After the grand entrance, make sure the bouquet is placed on the sweetheart table.

Be Responsible: Attend the rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, and all events related to the wedding. On the day of the wedding be responsible for your own gown and accessories. A very important responsibility is holding the groom’s ring until the exchange of the rings. Don’t lose the ring!

Personal Assistant: Assist the bride with phone calls, errands, helping her with whatever is needed.  Before she walks down the aisle, check her makeup, hair, and adjust her veil and train. Make her feel amazing!

 

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