One of the biggest stresses for a bride-to-be is how she will look in her wedding gown on her wedding day. Will she look fat? Will she look flabby? The issue floats around in her brain for months: all the pictures, the wedding album, the wedding video …she MUST look gorgeous!! All ladies start out exercising but sometimes make the mistake of starving themselves the week before their big day. Not only will that NOT help you lose your last few pounds, it’ll actually make you fatter. How? By slowing your metabolism down to a screeching halt. Here are a few tips to keep the pounds off:
1. Start exercising slowing: If you haven’t worked out for awhile, don’t go full force into an exhausting workout plan. Ease into your program by doing light cardio and 1-2 reps of 10 on light weights. After week 1 you’ll be able to increase both loads.
Just because it’s no longer Breast Cancer Awareness month, doesn’t mean we should stop talking about this very serious matter. It also doesn’t mean we should stop helping to raise money for breast cancer.
Purple Lab’s creatrix Karen Robinovitz understands this and has given us one of the best products I’ve seen in years: SWAC (Sealed with a Cure) lip-gloss. Before I get into the amazing story behind this lip-gloss, lets’ talk about how great it feels to wear it. The lip-gloss goes on smooth and silky without being sticky. But don’t think its one of those non-sticky lipglosses that goes on like water and lasts about 20 minutes; this gloss stays on for hours. The color is a shimmering pale pink so you can literally wear it anytime, anywhere and it’s scented with a hint vanilla so it smells delicious. Now to the great back-story: a portion of the proceeds from each SWAC lip-gloss sold goes to the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation. “The Triple Negative what?” you ask yourself? Yeah, I had no idea what it was before last week either. Turns out it’s an extremely aggressive form of cancer that affects younger woman. Sounds like something you should be aware of right? The lip-gloss color itself is named ‘Nancy’, in honor of Nancy Block-Zenna who lost her fight with triple negative breast cancer two and a half years after her diagnosis. Even better than all of this? SWAC is available all year round , not just for one month out of the year. So, you can wear it on your wedding day, know it will stay through the ceremony, and you’re benefiting an awesome cause!
Thank you Karen Robinovitz for creating such a great product with such an important cause!
For more information on triple negative breast cancer, please go to www.tnbcfoundation.org.
Your dress is dazzling, your shoes are spectacular, your jewelry is divine….but you still haven’t figured out what to do about your makeup?!
One of the biggest debates is should you DIY your wedding day makeup or pay someone else to apply it for you? On one hand you’ll be saving money but on the other…you may risk looking like a not so hot. (Frankly, either option can be fabulous or disastrous.)
Soooo….Let’s play the YES and NO game together to figure out what you should do. Remember girls: Answer honestly!! (Yes: 1 point – No: 2 points)
1.I never leave the house without perfectly blended makeup!
Musical genius: perhaps. Award-winning cosmetologist: not so much.
I had the opportunity to observe a “makeup artist” doing a mock trail run last month (I was interviewing for a position on our Rhode Island Team) and the experience made me think of you, the unsuspecting bride, and how easily it is to be fooled by a resume. (Yes, the makeup really was THAT bad!)
The month of June was as wet, rainy and dreary as ever we’ve had here in the Northeast and I for one (really, I think I was the only one!) was deeply grateful. It was one of those times in my life where I was ok with being a bit selfish – while I did feel badly for all the brides who had the unfortunate timing of having their wedding day during this time I couldn’t help but smile a little when my eyes opened each morning to dull, shadowless days.
Gigi Anders, the popular author of books Little Pink Raincoat and Be Pretty, Get Married, and Always Drink Tab, dropped me a line on a sunny day in May to interview me for Best Face Forward, her upcoming summer beauty article in Washingtonian Magazine. Thrilled at the opportunity to interview with such a talented writer for the popular publication, I gathered information relating to makeup to beat the summer heat to tips and tricks on how to make color last during these sweltering days! Gigi and I gabbed for over 3 hours on skin and makeup! Before I knew it, she got me to spill the beans on my top go-to brands for foundation to liquid eye liner that lasts! My advice was part of a larger article, by Anders, which covered skin care advice from top Dermatologists in Washington DC.
As women, we remember everything, right? We never forget to pack a toothbrush, hair spray, or our trusty pink blush. We have the mind of an elephant and retain all information. If this were actually the case, then there would be no need for a “Bridal Save The Day Care Package” with floss, mints, or a sewing kit!
Just like brides, grooms need a care package for the big day as well. I’ve put together some must-have items for the groom that can be placed in a basket or men’s bag. Have a groomsmen remember to grab this kit and set in the groom’s suite on the big day, for a just-in-case moment!
Let me start off by saying, as a makeup artist, I absolutely hate tanning beds. They’re bad for your skin, you can get a severe burn if you’re not careful, and the color you receive from a tanning bed is unnatural! It is almost near impossible to get a perfect foundation match when dealing with tanning bed skin.
In May, I visited New York for The Makeup Show and came across a product that intrigued me– Luminess Tan Airbrush System. An all-in-one tanning system that you can do at home and is safe for your skin? That’s right folks, there is such a product! I had to try it out!
Nervous about finding the perfect pair of false lashes for your wedding day? Worried they will be too thick or too long or, worse, hard to apply? Ladies, I’ve found great sets of lashes at a price that’s affordable, a look that is natural yet enhanced for photos, and easy to apply. Revlon’s Maximum Wear Fantasy Lengths come in a glue-on or self-adhesive option– perfect for butter fingers! Better yet ladies, I’ve put these lashes to the test with a photo-shoot on summer beauty! Check out Revlon’s Fantasy Lengths off the shelf and out of the package!
Brides often bring Mantilla veils with them when they come in for a trial run before the big day and more often than not, they sheepishly avoid saying the word Mantilla and simply use “veil”. Let’s dispel the question now and set you all to ease – it is “Man – tee – ya”. I know, I know – it is just like that crazy french term “chignon” we chatted about last month….
Manzanita branches, found naturally in the chaparral regions of western North America, are commonly used decoratively because of their beauty, unique shape, and strength when dried. As wedding décor, manzanita branches are hot! I have had many brides come in asking for manzanita branches for their centerpieces. These branches go well in
There’s that word again. Chignon. Do they choose fancy french words just to embarrass us??
Relax. No, its really not all about you… (hahaha…bet cha haven’t heard that one since you started planning your wedding!). The word chignon, pronounced “sheen-yon,” is actually derived from the French phrase “chignon du cou,” which translates to “nape of the
Our exploration of orchids available as cut flowers continues with the more luxurious and extravagant orchids.
Phalaenopsis
phalaenopsis orchid
Phalaneopsis orchids are everywhere in bridal magazines! They are the typical “moth orchid” plant you might see at Trader Joe’s or any other shop selling plants. As cut flowers, they are no longer that Home Depot plant,
Congrats! You just got engaged and now the planning process has begun. Well, when should you book your wedding photographer? Pretty much as soon as you book your venue. The typical recommendation for when you should book your wedding photographer is around 9 months out from your date. However, keep in mind that highly sought [...]
On Mykonos you will find beautiful beaches, chic boutiques and elegant nightclubs. Beneath its sophisticated surface, lies a quite essential Greek island. Hundreds of tiny chapels dot this blue and white-washed island with its beautiful windmills. Perfect for a honeymoon, destination wedding, or anniversary trip.
One of the biggest stresses for a bride-to-be is how she will look in her wedding gown on her wedding day. Will she look fat? Will she look flabby? The issue floats around in her brain for months: all the pictures, the wedding album, the wedding video …she MUST look gorgeous!! All ladies start out [...]
fat? Will she look flabby? The issue floats around in her brain for months: all the pictures, the wedding album, the wedding video …she MUST look gorgeous!! All ladies start out exercising but sometimes make the mistake of starving themselves the week before their big day. Not only will that NOT help you lose your last few pounds, it’ll actually make you fatter. How? By slowing your metabolism down to a screeching halt. Here are a few tips to keep the pounds off:
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