“You’re such a tease!” Under normal circumstances, a comment like that wouldn’t necessarily be welcomed! Now that I have figured out how to get that sultry, voluminous, highly sought after “come hither” hair bump, a comment like that would be considered, well… a compliment! The perfect hair bump is all about having the right tools, read more…
Girl Tested, Bride Approved: Blow Out Spray
If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money? Plan your dream wedding with no limitations? Then fly away on your private jet to some exotic honeymoon destination? For me, I would be pretty reasonable: I would buy a house, take care of my family and build a savings. However, there is read more…
Girl Tested, Bride Approved: Thymes Ambersweet Orange Foaming Bath & Lotion
I have always been a huge believer in taking baths to relieve stress. And, let’s face it, planning a wedding can be really stressful! When I was a bride-to-be, I had to make bath time a little extra special to alleviate the additional anxieties that come along with the wedding planning process. Thymes makes a fantastic read more…
Beauty Bit: Make-up Tips from Pro Laura Geller
Darling brides, it’s almost time to put on those summer shades. Celebrity Make-up artist Laura Geller recently returned to QVC for her signature Laura Geller Makeup Studio launching two new products for the channel, including the Soft Touch Bronzer with Brush and Lash Spackle. We recently caught up with her to get a few make-up read more…
Beauty Bit: Dr. Denese’s HydroShield Ultra Moisturizing Face Serum
I have very sensitive skin. In fact, I joke that all you have to do is look at it the wrong way and it breaks out. This sensitivity has also make it difficult to find a moisturizer that doesn’t cause a flare up. Then I found this little bottle of magic from Dr. Denese of read more…
Expert Tips: Finding the Right Make-up Artist
There is nothing like having your own personal hair and make-up team (just ask our cover model finalists!), and for your wedding day, we think it’s one of the essentials so that you can picture perfect. We recently asked hair and make-up pro Raquel Siders from Image Provocateur and VIP-Cat Make-up Academy (she was on read more…
Beauty Bit: For the Boys
With the winter blues soon to be behind us, it’s time to think about new color, particularly on that beautiful face. Spring and summer brides often look to bronzers and tinted moisturizers to get that sun-kissed appearance for warmer weather weddings. But, what about grooms who want a healthy glow in that aisle spotlight? Kiehl’s, read more…
Beauty Bit: 120 Years of Frownies
Howdy Real Weddings Magazine Brides, How many beauty lines can you name off the top of your head that have been in business for a century or more? Chances are that list is pretty slim. Created by a woman, Frownies, a leader in all-natural skin care, has been marketed by the Wright family all these read more…
Beauty Bit: Red Carpet Ready
Recently wed Christina Hendricks from TV’s Mad Men lit up the stage at Sunday’s Golden Globe Ceremony. If you were inspired by her luminous look, here’s the beauty secret to her success straight from her make-up artist. Inspiration: “Effortless and chic: sheer satin eyes, pink milkmaid cheeks and a siren mouth. Christina’s dress has a sexy, read more…
Good Philosophy
What do you give the bride who has everything (or the registry to prove she soon will)? Over here at Real Weddings Magazine, we’re huge fans of philosophy products, so what about one of their wedding-inspired offerings? The always cute and creative bath and beauty line has four gift ideas that are sure to put read more…
Keep On File
Busy brides must manage a long list of last minute details as they countdown the days to their wedding. Flowers…check. Pick-up dress….check. Favors…check. Manicure…check. My poor sister-in-law, she had so many things creep up on her at the end that she almost missed her rehearsal dinner completely. Unacceptable! It’s safe to say that brides have read more…