You said “Yes to the DRESS!”

So you’re engaged… How wonderful!

When you plan your wedding large or small you need to put your hair,makeup and skincare close to the top of that list of things to do too. You want to look your best. Don’t you?

Your Skin

Several months before the big day you need to get your skin ready and for it to look the best it can be. If you don’t already do it get a Deep Cleansing Facial. Getting a facial is like getting your teeth professionally cleaned by the dental hygienist but for your skin. The photographs you take on your special day and leading up to your wedding day last a lifetime.

The esthetician at a spa or clinic analyzes your skin and makes a plan so your skin  will look its absolute healthiest.

She or he will spend time exfoliating, toning, hydrating and skin tightening your face with various products and devices. Whatever they think your skin needs. Times have changed and technology is so advanced. So many wonderful things available to us now than ever before.

The skin therapist will set up a skin care routine and products for you to do at home as well. She may just become your new best friend!

If you don’t have an esthetician  ask a friend or do a Google search. There is nothing like your friends referral. Right?

Your Hair

If you would like to try someone else rather than your regular hairstylist …DO IT. Especially if you need someone to do some up dos and elaborate hair styling. There are stylists who cut hair, color hair and some who specialize in … just doing brides!

It all depends on the LOOK you are looking for. “Country Charm, Snow Princess or Earth Angel”. I know you have a vision. Let them know what it is. Book a consultation  first to see their work and ask to see their look book. 

They usually have photographs of their work on their website or on Instagram. Many celebrities work with fashion stylists,hair stylists,makeup artists that not only do great work they select ones who they FEEL comfortable with. Not just your regular haircuts and trims but by a hair treatment so your hair will not look dull, lifeless,split ends and frizzy.  The stylist will recommend professionally a hair product plan for you to use at home too. Think of this routine like they are like a gym for your hair. Get your hair in the best shape it can be.

Your Makeup

Lastly, you will need to find a makeup artist. Time to decide if you want one for your wedding day or do you want to do your own makeup the day of your wedding. A makeup artist can make you look your best in person and in photographs by a photographer or iPhone camera.

You don’t want your skin to look shiny, blemished, your eyes look tired or your blush obviously overdone. It is all in the details.

If you typically don’t wear false eyelashes or don’t like them.Don’t do it. If you are not comfortable in them or they are not your style it is best to stay away from them. Same is true of makeup. You don’t want your makeup to be over the top. You have to let the hairstylist and makeup artist know what you want. Bring them photos from bridal magazines or from photos and looks you like online. This will help them to help you.

Next time I will share with you and we will explore the …

Must Have Beauty Essentials & more for your wedding day.

Don’t let this pandemic get in your way. Make plans for your beautiful day!

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Want to meet a Real Housewife of the OC?

Vicki1Bring your BFF,mom sister or daughter.Come enjoy another year and another fun show!
Jacksonville it is almost time!
Show time at the Southern Women’s Show. Food,fashion,beauty and above all lots of fun!

I will be there and guest speaking and COOKING UP SOME FUN on the cooking stage.
Thursday October 16th at 1:30PM and Saturday October 18th,2014 AT 11:30AM

Guess Who else will be there?

Rock your hair with Michael O’Rourke famous educator and HAIRSTYLIST.

Also if you are addicted to Real Housewives of any county like I am…You will LOVE what the SWS has in store for you.
Vicki Gunvalson from the Real Housewives of Orange County will be there with her motivational show Tomorrow Belongs To You!
She will also answer any burning questions you may have!

Stay tuned for more Southern Women Show scoop and fun things you need to know before you go!

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The Beauties of the SAG Awards

Just my quick take on the SAG Awards 2013. I was so happy to not be on a makeup assignment and be able to sip Chablis and watch them on TV.
Did you happen to watch the show too?

My fav’s:
Actress Jennifer Lawrence looked amazing her dress was a classic and unique mix in a midnight blue hue.Her red lips and hair shouted HOLLYWOOD too!

Nicole Kidman’s hair which an insider told me was done by hot hair stylist David Babaii did that amazing new solid bob haircut with a sleek,super straight gorgeous style.
The hair products used are my new find It&ly Hairfashion products. I love this brand!
Her black illusion dress with flowers was amazing.

Kerry Washington looked beautiful in a white dress that looked like a bustier too.She always looks amazing~

Naomi Watts hair was like a sexy old Hollywood beauty and dazzling in chic sleek dress.

Jane Krakowski lit the red carpet with her orange dress.

Sofia Vergara looked stunning in Donna Karan and as always she rocked her decollete!!!

The unique accessory on a celebrity was Penelope Cruz with 4 tiny gold beads in her ear…I thought they were jewels but later learned they were accupuncture beads to center and calm her spirit.
I must try those beads with my accupuncturist. Did you see them?

I loved,loved, loved the Lorraine Schwartz lavender jade necklace that Amanda wore!

The STAR whose dress missed the mark? Julianne Moore…designer dress that did NOTHING for her BODY,breasts or face. Where was her stylist?

What did you think? Share with me!

Lessons learned on the red carpet…celebrity or not. Don’t let the dress wear you. YOU should wear the dress!

Fashion Group International

Eleanor Roosevelt, Elizabeth Arden, Helena Rubinstein, Karl Lagerfeld, Diane Von Furstenberg and so many more!

What do all these famous people have in common?

They  all have been members or are members of  Fashion Group International a world-wide organization in fact the first three women founded the group.

Fashion designers,interior designers,beauty icons,hair stylists beauty brands,color experts,fashion stylists,fashion magazines,and other creative professionals are members.

I am a member too. It’s empowering,fashionable,creative,motivational, trending  and best of all networking fun. You to can join in on the fun too and be a member too. The North Florida chapter is hosting a fabulous event and it’s last call. 

Thursday September 13,2012

Inside Out

A healthy beauty twist… usually they host  fashion or art events

6:00- 7:00PM Cocktails and mingle time

7:15-8:15 Panel of Beauty and Health PROfessionals… I am on the panel too

8:30-9:00 Networking and wrap up.

Cake pops …by Frosted By Darla

 Swag bags!

Plenty of door prizes !!!

See Facebook for invite and tickets!

Are you going to join us? If you live in Jacksonville, Fl. I’d love to see you there!