A More Radiant You (January, 2004)

For frequent visitors to PrescottWeddings.com, it’s no surprise to learn that we were at the 9th Annual Bridal Expo 2004 held at the Prescott Resort. Accolades to Jennifer Garber of Extraordinary Events (a phenomenonal coordinator who is listed in PrescottWeddings.com Resource Center) and her partner Jeni Reid (of Rent-Events by Jeni) in putting together a spectacular event.

It was great meeting all the vendors at their booths, learning about their services and products, and seeing what’s new. One of our favorites was Kerry Hunt and Ginger Blankemeier, professional beauty consultants. Like allies and friends, all day long they shared tips with Brides in how to look their absolute best. They know the techniques in how to make you look fresh and relaxed while you handle the stresses in planning your wedding.

We couldn’t resist taking advantage of their knowledge and asked them their secrets in how to look fabulous all day long on your wedding day. Here’s what we learned:

• A good skin regimen is priority #1 to ensure healthy, glowing skin. At least one month prior to your wedding, start using a cleanser and moisturizer that include age-fighting properties.
• You want your skin to look fresh, not wrinkly or dehydrated. Drink plenty of water and minimize alcohol intake, especially the night before your wedding.
• To avoid tired, puffy eyes, indulge in a soothing eye mask. Your eyes will sparkle.
• Your wedding day is not the day to experiment with colors of foundation, eye shadows, eyeliner, etc. Determine your shades at least one month prior to your wedding.
• Foundation make-up should be taken to the jaw line and blend naturally with your skin tones. Natural, warm shades look best.
• In addition to powder, a beauty blotter removes the oil and shine on your face. This is perfect for any touch-ups you might want to do during the day.
• To ensure no black rings under the eyes (generally caused by mascara), make sure all your eye make-up is waterproof – and that includes eyeliner too.
• For eye shadow not to crease, apply foundation first, then powder, and then the eye shadow.
• For lipstick to last longer, apply foundation, then powder, then lip-liner, and then the color itself. To add shine, follow with a little lip-gloss.
• If your lips are dried and cracked, prior to your wedding day have them exfoliated and then use a lip balm to moisturize.
• In putting together your small cosmetic bag of “Bride’s Essentials”, all you really need is lipstick, lip liner, gloss, and a few beauty blotters.

As Kerry Hunt told PrescottWeddings.com, the Bride wants to look timeless. She should be able to look at her color 10 years from now and still be happy with her wedding photos.

Every element of your appearance has come together and you are more beautiful than ever. A picture-perfect you – and the Bride you always dreamed to be.

PrescottWeddings.com extends its gratitude to Kerry Hunt, Independent Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay, 928-775-5415, www.marykay.com/livethedream, and to Ginger Blankemeier, Independent Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay, 928-533-9702, www.marykay.com/gblankemeier

Say, I Do to a Beautiful You! (April, 2002)

Everyone wants to look picture perfect on their wedding day, here are a few tips to do just that. First of all you must start with flawless skin. You should start a skin care regimen at least three months before the wedding to get you skin in tip-top condition. Remember when you are applying your makeup to think about how you will look for your photographs.

Apply plenty of powder since flash photography can make you look shiny. Be sure to wear waterproof mascara for tear-proof eyes.

Avoid bright or frosty shadows and blushes. They’ll reflect too much light when the camera flashes. Choose medium shades for lips and cheeks. The lips and eyes should have the same intensity of color, so your look is balanced.

It is also very important to select your dress and accessories based on your makeup and fashion personality. By creating one theme from head to toe, you will always look pulled together and look your best. Here are some ideas on how to know what your fashion personality is.

• Romantic fashion personalities are nostalgic, dreamy and feminine. Think Jane Seymour, Scarlet O’Hara.
  
  
• Classic fashion personalities are loyally committed to tradition and timeless fashions. Think Jackie Onassis and Grace Kelly.
  
  
• Dramatics are always the trendsetter, like Joan Collins or Ivana Trump. They want to make a statement when they enter and room and they do!
  
  
• Naturals like Christie Brinkley prefer comfortable, easy going styles. A soft sweater paired with a no-fuss skirt or a simple sleeveless gown.
  

An image specialist can assist you with all your bridal beauty needs, including helping you discover your personal gown and accessories style. All the best for a beautiful you and beautiful life together.

by Linda J. Williams
Skin care and Image Specialist
jlawilliams@juno.com
www.beautipage.com/lindawilliams
(928) 445-6694

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(The following article courtesy of Audrey Hoke, BeautiControl Consultant, November, 2001)

Flawless, Healthy, Radiant Skin is In! No longer is it the rule that you have to be the tannest to look your best. Women-on-the-go and Women-in-the-know want the same things … glowing skin, long-lasting makeup, and a few special touches creating a great head-to-toe look they can pull together in just minutes and without spending a fortune.

The Classic Look this Fall (October, 2001)

Flawless, Glowing Skin:
Foundation and Blush that looks natural, not applied. Blend, baby, blend!

Volumized Lips:
Full lips are at hit, from petal-soft pinks to chocolaty browns to luscious wines to drop dead wines, you want color but without the “clash.”

Eye-Catching Eyes:
Sensuous eye shadow trios are in but with a softer blended look. Mix it up for great new looks, or go solo for a more natural appeal. Thickening Mascara creates the longest most luxurious lashes imaginable but make sure you get the “plump” without the “clump”. Don’t forget those eyebrows – just as the right frame enhances a cherished picture, so do those brows.

Fall Fashion Forecast

Boots Everywhere:
Under skirts, dresses and jeans – over leggings and riding pants. From knee-high to shoe-boot, all boot heights rule!

Skin Is In:
Leather dresses, jackets, tops, pants, accessories … fur too, on tops, pants, jackets, boots, coats, trim, cuffs. Whether real or faux, you can’t be too furry this fall.

Hot Fall Colors:
White as the pure driven snow; Shimmery and shiny fabrics, rich ripe plum.

Leg Lengths:
All skirt lengths prevail, from micro-mini’s to knee-level to past the knee! This is wonderful news this fall … no matter what your style and preference or size and shape … Ladies, we finally can have it all this fall!

Personal expression is the new trend – the ability to choose according to personal taste and lifestyle. Whatever your beauty needs are, we at BeautiControl are experts in providing you personalize service, customized (money-back guarantee) products, and exclusive head-to-toe image services and tools so you’ll never make a shopping mistake again.

For comments or questions, call (928) 541-7755 or www.beautipage.com/hoke.