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Makeup and Beauty

The Perfect Look For The Perfect Day

The perfect day needs the perfect look. You can’t go to your wedding with a subpar look, it’ll haunt you forever. But each bride will have different ideas of what the perfect look is going to be.…

May 14, 2018 · 4 min read

Makeup and Beauty

What Is Microneedling: How Does it Work?

Microneedling is also called collagen induction therapy. You may have also heard it referred to as “Dermaroller” treatment, because Dermaroller is one of the most common forms of microneedling. All…

October 11, 2017 · 3 min read

Makeup and Beauty

Affordable Pre-Wedding Beauty Treatments

No matter what your wedding style – traditional or modern, glamorous or simple – the one thing that all brides want on their big day is to look their best, and that means having gorgeous, crystal…

October 7, 2016 · 7 min read

Makeup and Beauty

Beautiful Wedding Day Lip Looks

When it comes to wedding makeup on a budget learning how to do it yourself is the most budget friendly way to throw a wedding on the cheap. I wanted to share these sweet tips and tricks, that will…

August 7, 2016 · 2 min read

Makeup and Beauty

Gorgeous, Chic Short Wedding Hair Styles

According to World Renowned Celebrity Hairstylist Adir Abergel, “This is the year of bold haircuts…models with bangs dominated Spring 2016 runway shows like Saint Laurent and Alexander Wang.” Being a…

June 10, 2016 · 2 min read

DIY

The "It" Beauty Treatments On The Cheap

Want to get primped and primed for your wedding day? As a fashion and beauty writer, I’m constantly looking for the latest trends in beauty treatments. Last week I watched Kim Kardashian get a…

May 18, 2016 · 3 min read

DIY

Wedding for $1000 Spring 2016 Makeup Tutorial

When it comes to wedding makeup for Spring 2016, you might want to get in touch with your intimate side, because romance is in the air when it comes to the big day. Think smokey purples, a pop of…

April 10, 2016 · 3 min read

DIY

Go Top Notch With a Wedding Bun Hairstyle

Want an outrageous(ly gorgeous) way to nail your wedding hair? Consider the lovely styles of wedding bun we have here! The popularity of the man bun has brought things up a notch when it comes to…

March 31, 2016 · 2 min read

DIY

Halo Your Face With Shimmer for an All-Over Angelic Look

Toss that Kardashian contouring crap out the window and set your summer strobing aside. The ‘new’ technique from Wayne Goss teaches you to halo your face. Goss is a celebrity makeup artist in England…

March 11, 2016 · 2 min read

Makeup and Beauty

#BigHairDontCare

by Brittany McComas #BigHairDontCare is the name of the game when it comes to your wedding day hair. Nail that va va voom style hair for your big day by incorporating products that give big volume –…

February 8, 2016 · 2 min read

DIY

Do Your Wedding Makeup Like a Pro On the Big Day

OK, I’ll admit it. I’m a make-up snob. I get stomach convulsions when friends tell me they’re going to DIY their wedding makeup, because “it’s no big deal” and then they pull out a drawer full of…

October 25, 2015 · 4 min read

Makeup and Beauty

Fake Your Billion Dollar Wedding Brows

by Brittany McComas Want to look amazing on your wedding day? My sassy self got the distinct pleasure of going to London Fashion Week this year, and I picked up some pretty sweet makeup tutorials…

October 24, 2015 · 2 min read

DIY

Super-Easy Updo For All-Day Wedding Events

Looking for something that will hold for an all day wedding event? Look no further. This super-easy updo will stay all day and is easy to style! If I learned anything at London Fashion Week it was…

October 19, 2015 · 3 min read

Advice

The Four Best Ways To Cut Wedding Costs

From makeup to champagne receptions, food and invitations, there are several ways you can cut wedding costs to make your day even more special than you had ever imagined. Most people think cutting…

October 12, 2015 · 3 min read

Advice

7 Tips To Look Your Best In Wedding Pictures

If you are the bride, groom, family, a member of the bridal party or even just a guest you will definitely be photographed in a lot of photos! Of course, you want to look your best in front of the…

October 1, 2015 · 3 min read

Advice

Your Pretty Pout – Find a Perfect Wedding Lipstick

by Brittany McComas When it comes to finalizing your entire wedding look, you should pay particular attention to your choice of lipstick. Your wedding lipstick can literally make or break your…

September 27, 2015 · 2 min read

DIY

Put a Little Twinkle In Your Wedding Day Eye Makeup

by Brittany McComas Grab your bridal party and get down and dirty with eye shadows. You want your wedding day eye makeup to be amazing, but we all know hiring a makeup artist is super pricey. You’ve…

September 13, 2015 · 2 min read

DIY

5 Easy Ways to Nail Your DIY Wedding Manicure

As your big day is nearing, chances are good you’re going to find yourself with very empty pockets and with no extra money for the little things such as getting your nails done for your wedding. The…

August 18, 2015 · 3 min read

DIY

8 DIY Wedding Day Makeup Tips For Brides On A Budget

Doing your own wedding day makeup isn’t a problem. Brides on a budget can agree that there are more important things to spend money on than a makeup artist. But we all want to look beautiful for our…

August 10, 2015 · 2 min read

DIY

Affordable Bridesmaid Gifts For Your Best Gals!

Many swoon-worthy wedding pictures on Pinterest are of the getting ready process. The bride and her maids look stunning in matching garb as they are being beautified by hair and make up artists, with…

August 2, 2015 · 4 min read

DIY

How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Hair Accessory

When a bride looks in the mirror one of the first thing she notices other than her makeup is her hair. Every strand of hair must be in place and perfect for her big day (unless an tousled, undone…

July 31, 2015 · 2 min read

DIY

How to Choose The Right Wedding Day Hairstyle

Your wedding is supposed to be a happy and joyous occasion full of family, friends and good times. Every bride not only wants the perfect wedding day but she also wants to look fabulous from head to…

July 9, 2015 · 3 min read

DIY

Ready Your Skin for Wedding Day Beauty

No doubt about it – stress and cold weather will both take a toll on our mood and our appearance. After months of warming up with comfort food and hiding under layers of clothing, we emerge in…

July 3, 2015 · 3 min read