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Ten Ways to
Look Like a Model Bride
By
Lori Dunn
Six
Months To a Year Before the Wedding
Start researching and experimenting with different hair and
makeup styles to create your individual wedding day look. If you
plan on using a stylist, make a consultation appointment and
bring lots of pictures of looks you love. Agree on a style that
you're sure matches your gown and your personality.
Eight
Weeks Before the Big Day
Use microdermabrasion or glycolic peels once a month for two
months prior, to give your skin a flawless, smooth surface for
makeup and a rich glow. Set up a skin care routine to ensure
that your skin will be looking its best for your wedding day.
A Month
Before the Big Day
Exfoliate your body daily with a loofah and/or body scrub to
maintain shiny, healthy skin all over (if you're going
strapless, concentrate on your arms, shoulders, and back). For
flaky lips, exfoliate by brushing them gently with a soft tooth
brush.
Three
Weeks Before the Big Day
See your stylist to get a final trim (remember, nothing
drastic!) and consider adding some highlights. Perfectly placed
highlights add an instant glow to your face.
Two Weeks
Before the Big Day
Gather your products to make sure you have everything you could
possibly need. The key to picture-ready makeup is a set of
professional makeup brushes.
Then, when applying your makeup, blend, blend, blend!
On the
Big Day
For the longest lasting lip color that won't move through all
that kissing and smiling, apply foundation over lips. Then line
with a lip liner, then apply lip color with a lip brush.
For strappy shoes that won't stay put, use wig tape (it's clear
and super-sticky) to the back part of the strap, adhering them
to your foot.
To eliminate blinking in all your gorgeous wedding photos, use
this tip: relax your eyes before the shot by looking down. Then,
when the photographer says, "cheese", look up just as the
picture is being taken.
To create a thinner line in your photos, angle your body
slightly toward the camera. Never stand facing the camera
straight on.
Don't be afraid to glam it up: it's your only wedding day, so
don't forget to get glamorous! Use some sparkly additions you
wouldn't normally wear, like false lashes or hair extensions.
Remember, all eyes will be on you and you want to look
spectacular!
About the
Author
Lori Dunn is a 15-year veteran of the fashion industry. A former
model who has graced the pages of elite magazines -- as well as
a professional makeup artist and hairstylist -- she's now one of
the top bridal consultants in the United States. Lori travels
across the country to provide on-location hair and makeup
services to brides on their wedding day. She also owns and
operates Model Bride boutiques in Manhattan, Chatham, NJ, and
online at:
www.modelbride.com
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