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J&K10910 — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:26:26 +0000

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Help with hairstyles for a veil and a clip

heatherdutcher — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:03:42 +0000

Hi all!
I have a beautiful veil and a gorgeous clip (similar to the one below) but I can't quite find a hairstyle that I like that will incorporate both. Any ideas knotties?!

Thank you!
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Question for ladies who are always "dolled up".

That Gal — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:53:39 +0000

Hi ladies :)

Last week I went for hair and makeup trials. I have to admit I wasn't CRAZY about how I looked. I usually wear makeup every day and I am happy with the way I do it myself. I just feel like, because i'm so used to wearing makeup, I was expecting to feel more dolled up or "wowed" because it was done by a pro- MUA. I am worried (yes, it seems stupid) that I won't feel my most beautiful on my wedding day. I want to look drop dead gorgeous but I feel like I won't look any more special than I do on a daily basis (to me, that is).

Has anyone other daily makeup wearers felt this way? I know it sounds petty but its just worrying me...

Thanks everyone!

Good nude lip color?

cebrady89 — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 23:01:02 +0000

Hi!

I'm looking for a good nude/pale pink lipstick or lip gloss I could wear for my wedding day. I hate the way my face looks with dark lips, but I don't want to just wear chapstick, haha.

Any suggestions?

Destination wedding beauty?

Kmarqu031 — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:50:16 +0000

My fiance and I recently decided on going on a destination wedding. We're going to Sandals resort in Jamaica. I previously got a wedding dress which is WAY too fancy for a destination wedding.

Ideas on wedding dress styles???

Also, I was curious on how to do my hair/make up because we will be there instead of here where my normal stylist is

Ideas?

Wedding Hairstylist Williamsburg Va

KateB25 — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:47:53 +0000

We will be getting married in June in Williamsburg Va. I am looking for a stylist that is used to working with long hair. I am willing to go to a salon or have them come to me. Does anyone have any suggestions?? I would also like to have my make-up done.

Any help finding my perfect stylist would be GREATLY appreciated!!

Curly hair brides!

redhead_bruin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:12:24 +0000

I need some hair inspiration! Anybody have super (naturally) curly hair? Did you wear it up? down? pictures? I don't want to wear it the way I normally do (all down with a side part) but I need some ideas that aren't too stiff/fussy. I'm thinking of an updo but most photos I see are on girls with naturally straight hair - not my super thick frizzy curls (think Nicole Kidman in Days of Thunder).

HELP!!!!

Day of timeline?

LittleMissCutiePie — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:34:38 +0000

This is for all ladies, but particularly the ones who already had their weddings. We're having the ceremony a 1pm, which is common in our area. I don't know how to put together the timeline for getting ready. When should I start the hair? The makeup? Because my ceremony is so early, does this mean I have to get up at like 4am or something ridiculous? I have no idea...

is it possible...

mrsbehnke — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:24:25 +0000

is it possible/can someone show me some pictures of having a headband and a half up half down hair style
http://www.etsy.com/listing/83668931/lydia-spectacular-crystal-rhinestone

General Beauty Regimen

ellentravis — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:27:06 +0000

Hi, girls,

I don't know if you can help with such a broad plea, but I'd like to start taking better care of my face with 75 days to go until the wedding. I don't do anything special, use Olay and Revlon products for no good reason and have no idea what's wrong and what's right -- and it shows. My skin's dry in some places, oily in others. I have adult acne and, at 34, I'm worried I'm not going to feel beautiful on the big day. I'd like to go to Lancome or Clinique or Laura Mercier and find my perfect combination skin care package, but where do I start?

Any advice for a newbie with little time and not a clue? Thank you in advance and good luck with your planning

Brides maids hair styles

catwine — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:16:57 +0000

I'm having trouble coming up with a hair style for my brides maids.
Our wedding theme is vintage+rustic but i'm not looking for totally vintage hair styles, per say.

Below is a picture of the dresses and since the necklines are nice we were thinking of having up dos. Ideas?

Thinning Hair

mandiandbull — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:19:48 +0000

Hey ladies- I use to have full thick hair, but slowly it is thinning out. I am 26 and have had my thyroid checked. Any suggestions on products or anything to help???!??!?! THANKS

J, Crew

cokie216 — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:41:35 +0000

I just made an appointment at J Crew's bridal suite. Has anyone tried on or bought a wedding dress from there? I love the dresses on the website- simple, elegant and affordable! Any advice? Thanks ladies!

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stsampsel — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 04:27:50 +0000

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Bari Jay true to size? - Also posted in Attire and Accessories

sayyestotexas — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:58:26 +0000

Does anyone have experience with Bari Jay bridesmaids? I looked at the size chart but I know they look like they run small but have heard they run big. Same thing happened with Dessy on a BM dress. Entire wedding party could've worn two sizes smaller than chart said and our dresses were giant. Even with alteration the boning was enormous.

Wedding dress - anyone purchased online?

jdcole1106 — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:17:49 +0000

Hello everyone,

I am new to this site and finding it so informative! I was wondering if anyone could advise if they've purchased their wedding dress online? If so, what was your experience like?

I am getting married in Mexico next February so just started looking at dresses. I have found a few that I have liked but so very expensive!

Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks
Jenni

Make- up meltdown help needed

Serendipty11 — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:33:50 +0000

I am at the end of my rope with products. I have gone through several primers and sprays ( 2 different type of Urban decay primers, UB all nighter spray, Hard Candy primer and a drug store brand) Nothing is working! On my cheeks by the end of the day ( or the middle of it if I wear glasses) my make up looks... pigmented? I can't even describe it, but it looks absolutely awful. I work in an office so I am not in humidity, I don't have extremely oily skin ( combo skin) I wear a long lasting formula foundation and I try not to touch my face. Help? I'd like to wear glasses to the office, but can't because of how awful I look mid afternoon.

What brides want in hair accessories?

andilok0321 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:40:31 +0000

I would like to get opinions on what hair accessories brides are looking for? I work i the bridal industry and see so many over-priced combs and such and they are pretty ugly! I am thinking about starting up a small business specializing in hair accessories for brides. Wha would you all like to see? Opinions are welcomed!!!

Up or Down?

porellanes88 — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 22:02:47 +0000

So i cant figure out if I should wear my hair down or up or Half up and half down! My dress has a high neckline and a Key hole back, so it shows off my back! Im afraid that if I wear my hair down it will cover up one of the best parts of my dress but I feel that wearing it down is the only way i will get that romantic look that im trying to go for. I've also heard that there are rules, if you show off your back your hair should be up and if not you can wear your hair down... Please help im so confused! Oh BTW Im not wearing a veil just some hair pins or small flowers.

Looking for advice on healthy skin...

RECNMB — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:59:12 +0000

I've got 6-8 months to get my skin back into shape! I'm 24 I've got new acne from hormonal changed, and it's also just less smooth and even toned. I've never had to do much to my skin before. What simple things can help get my skin back into shape? What did you do pre-wedding?

Blush by Brittany Not high quality

ykandi22z — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:34:01 +0000

Hi, (pic of her work under my profile) I had a trial traditional makeup service done December 10, 2011 for $50 from Blush by Brittany. My skin tone is dark. I spoke with her in-depth about her experience working with darker skin tones and she assured me she had foundation for every skin tone. I requested a very natural look with nude matte lips, matte foundation, and angelic eyes. Her first attempted she put black eyeliner on me, gold eye shadow, and bright ruby cheeks. I advised her it was too dramatic and looked like I had a ton of makeup on and that I wanted more of a subtle look. She didn't take the black off but instead added plum eye shadow. She did not blend my eye makeup very well. I showed her pictures of me with more natural makeup and she said "If you like that look you should do it yourself." She didn't say it in an offensive way but if I could do it why couldn't she?? Didn't seem like she cared whether or not she gained my business. I had my photographer take pictures of me after she completed my makeup and it was not stunning as any bride would want to look. I decided not to go with her because she didn't have foundation to match my skin, didn't blend my eye shadow, did not use or have natural colors, her makeup techniques are basic (not at all as displayed on her website. She didn't contour my foundation, use primer, curl my lashes, etc.)

I tipped her an extra $5 out of courtesy but her skill level is not worth her prices. For her work she should charge $10 for a trial not $50 and $30 for onsite bridal service and not $200. Her work is amateur at best.

Not wearing make-up?

random4180 — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 05:55:29 +0000

Okay, I'm not even sure I just spelled that right- is it make-up, makeup, or make up?? Whatever it is, I don't wear the stuff. Not even a little. The biggest thing I do is a little chapstick when it's cold out- and it's not tinted or anything. As far as my own personal preferences go, I know for sure that I would love to go without it on the big day too.

But I recently read that going without can mean uneven skin tone in pictures, etc. And I guess what I wanted to know is whether there's much truth to that. Obviously I don't want my pictures to come out bad. And obviously, even with the touch-up from professional photography, I'm not going to look like a model. But I also like to think I won't be asking the guy to perform miracles here- I mean, all the guys seem to look fine in personal wedding pictures and they're usually not wearing make-up, right?

It's weird, getting my hair professionally done is a non-issue but likewise, I never put any product in my hair beyond shampoo and conditioner. I don't even blowdry it and it goes to the middle of my back. But because I get my haircut professionally, I feel comfortable with what will be done to my hair. But the idea of using all those little tubes and compacts and pencils and brushes and whatever else is in that aisle of the pharmacy I never go down is utterly overwhelming.

Rec your favorite eye cream please!

MyUserName1 — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:34:23 +0000

I've noticed my eyelids starting to get a bit crepey and would like to nip that in the bud.

What eye cream do you love, and why? Also, what's your skin type?

I don't have issues with puffyness or dark circles, so I only need something that moisturizes super well for the eyes!

Thanks in advance!

PSA: Naked 2 back in stock with freebie

ShakeUpTampa — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:21:33 +0000

Just on, email not even out yet on my end: also they send you a free 24/7 eyeliner (this stuff is awesome)

www.urbandecay.com

Each week it has sold out FAST! Has free shipping too!

Long Island Indian Wedding Makeup Artist

Charishma1 — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:37:41 +0000

I'm having my wedding wedding in Long Island and I'm wondering if your chicas can help! I'm looking for someone who can do my makeup, hair, and the pinning of my indian outfit. I'm hoping someone out there has some tips, advice, and referrals! Thank you so much in advance! <3

Winter skin

quiggels219 — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:28:37 +0000

hey ladies I need some winter skin help. I lived in ft lauderdale/Miami my whole life and I never had any problems with my skin other than the occasional dry day. This summer I moved to ny and now that cold weather has come in my skin is not happy with me. I feel like it's red and blotchy looking, it feels so dry all the time even though I have upped my water intake to about 10 glasses a day and use my normal Mary Kay creams at night and lighter mostureizer during the day. I also have like 4-5 pimples which is weird for me, I never has any even when I was a teenager. Does anyone change their skin routine for the winter and if so what do you use? I am also vegan so the products I use are a little limited. Thanks!

dry skin

ginabean82 — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:32:54 +0000

Hey guys. I have suffered my whole life with extremely dry skin. So dry that if I dont put on some kind of lotion after I shower/wash my skin gets so painful, not to mention ugly. It's horrible because I've tried almost every product out there and nothing really helps. Esp. my face. I have horrible post acne scars, and the fact that my face is so dry every time I try to wear make up it flakes, and looks AWFUL! I am so afraid of how my face is gonna look on my wedding day, and I'm stressing out about the thought of wearing make up. Any suggestions? Also I drink a liter of water if not more a day, and it does nothing for my skin...help!

Should I bring makeup pics?

mercy4 — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:08:03 +0000

When I meet with my makeup artist, should I bring inspiration pics? I'm not really sure what I want, but any suggestions where to look?

Face & Nails...what to do?

jak554 — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:17:42 +0000

I was seeing if anyone knew of any acne products for my face that would work. I don't have a problem with pimples, but I do have a blackhead problem and so far the products I've tried are Proactive and a Clean & Clear face wash and niether of them worked. I was looking at maybe the Zeno Hotspot but I dunno if that would work either.

I was also wondering about nails. I bite mine so much I never have 'em and believe me I've tried everything to stop biting but it doesn't work. I was going to do fake nails and make 'em look nice but I dunno if DIY is better or going to a nail salon.

Any advice would be great. Thanks!

Clarisonic Mia

jtoly — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:28:27 +0000

Does anyone have reviews on this product? I'm thinking about purchasing one with my gift cards for Christmas!