A black dress…Why Not? Say what you will but I’d prefer to stay true to myself and skip the traditional white,or off white, or cream dress and be fab in this John Galiano number. Me a virgin???? who am I kidding? But this blog aint about me afterall, I dedicated it to sharing beauty tips and tricks of the trade so, my gift to all of you blushing beauties is a directory of  information to help you plan your perfect day.  Come back on June 1st that’s when all of the fun begins. 

Since you’re here already here are my Bridal Rates- $150 Consult fee -(makeup demo) $500 fee for Bride {and one person mom or maid of honor} $125 for each additonal person in the wedding party. hit me at tamaradelbridge1@hotmail.com

Wedded Bliss

Most brides opt for what I call the natural glamour look when choosing a palette to adorn their face with on their wedding day. While that nat-glam look works well for timeless photographs, it just won’t do for “art directed” weddings like that of  Mrs. Erika Dayla Massaquoi. From the flowers by JMVisuals to the vintage yellow cab that carted her to St. Patricks Cathedral to her vintage style couture gown, Erika knew what she wanted and executed it exquisitely.

During our consultation she revealed that she wanted to worked with a purple pallette, here’s what I used.

MAC Deep Purple Pigment

MAC Style Warrior Eye Shadow

As beautiful as the preceeding dresses are, they each cost a pretty penny. If you can afford to splurge on a dream gown don’t overextend your bridal budget with pricey cosmetics or cosmetics procedures, instead try these tips and spend the money you saved on a fabulous credenza at ABC Carpet and Home. 

Wedding season has begun and brides everywhere are beginning to primp and preen in anticipation of their big day. Luckily, with the right products and an easy step-by-step plan, becoming a beautiful bride can be an easy endeavor.  CVS/pharmacy offers women affordable beauty products that make it easy to create aisle-worthy hair, skin and nails. 
 
One Month Until “I Do”:
Wedding planning may be stressful, but brides don’t have to look like they lost sleep.Performing a brow facelift at-home can help release any stress lines that may have formed between the brows. The WrinkleFree Brow Patch System ($29.99) includes a built-in battery to “ion charge” the anti-aging patch for a wrinkle-free treatment, while a complimentary youth serum acts to enhance and maintain results.
Moisturize the delicate skin around the eyes to soothe stressed-skin, while preventing damage from the sun. La Roche-Posay Hydraphase Eyes UV ($29.50) helps shield skin from UVA and UVB rays, while smoothing dehydration lines.
Add life and shine to hair with hydrating products, such as BioLuxe Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner ($9.99 each). The formulas include Almond Oil, Vitamins E and D, and essential minerals, like Magnesium, to add luster to the hair while smoothing the cuticle. 
 
The Week Before:
Brides should take extra care of their skin the week before their big day with preventative beauty solutions.Wearing a sunscreen that provides defense from both UVA and UVB rays can help prevent last minute sunburn. The broad spectrum CVS/pharmacy Extreme Sport ($9.99) is sweat-resistant to maintain its SPF protection all day, even during those final pre-wedding exercise routines.
Banishing last-minute pimples is easy before the big day. The Zeno Hot Spot Blemish Clearing Device ($39.99) is a safe, hand-held tool that uses gentle, low-level heat to painlessly destroy the bacteria that cause blemishes and reduce 90% of imperfections in 24-hours.
 
The Big Day Is Here!
Calm fragile nerves the day of the wedding with beauty products designed to relieve stress.Showering with scented body washes can help relieve tension. The Aveeno Positively Nourishing Body Wash in Calming ($6.99) works with the steam of the shower to release soothing notes of Lavender, Ylang-Ylang, and Chamomile.
Hydrating skin with a lightly-scented body cream can also help soothe and rejuvenate the mind and body. The Essence of Beauty Body Lotion in Creamy Fig ($5.99) offers a peaceful fragrance, while Aloe Vera, Shea Butter, and Vitamins E and C work to moisturize the skin.
 
While most brides have their makeup professionally done, there are a few helpful cosmetics they can keep close at hand to maintain their glow throughout the festivities. 
Dabbing a crème blush to the apples of the cheeks can easily create a rosy, flushed and youthful complexion. The Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in Rose Petal ($7.99) provides a soft color and satin-like finish.
Applying a hydrating lipstick can help to keep lips kissably soft at the alter and beyond. Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick in Blush ($8.99) hugs lips with a burst of weightless color, while moisturizing with Sweet Almond Oil.