Its All In The Details: Its “Mint” To Be

Its All in the Details: Alyssa Aiola

One of the biggest color trends sweeping across the bridal scene for Spring/Summer 2013 is mint green! The biggest perk of this romantic shade is its versatility and ability to work with all different wedding atmospheres from modern to glamorous to even vintage! It also coordinates perfectly with so many other colors whether they are bold or soft that mint can act either as an accent to all your wedding details or be the dominating color theme. Here are six of our favorite ways to incorporate the shade into your own unique wedding!

1. Wedding Fashion: Lately, mint green has been dominating the red carpet as celebrities give their stamp of approval on this timeless color. Why not join them and either dress yourself or your wedding party in mint?! Designers like Vera Wang and Romona Keveza have contributed most of their bridal collections to colored wedding gowns, including mint. J Crew has designed multiple dresses for your bridesmaids in all different silhouettes and shades of mint green, that when put together are soft on the eyes and yet romantic.
2. Accessories: Stand out on your wedding day by incorporating mint green in your accessories from your shoes to your earrings to even your nail polish!  Margret Elizabeth has created a sea foam fresh collection of earrings perfect for a beachside wedding. To complete your entire head-to-toe look in mint, River Island has created the perfect set of pumps while Essie’s Absolutely Shore will keep your toes looking sweet.
3. Dessert: We have seen some of the most beautiful and yet striking wedding cakes in mint green. You could keep the base of the cake mint green and adorn flowers, ribbons, or a modern design or better yet choose a mint flavored cake! Another great way to make your dessert table stand out is to have mint color cake pops and macaroons!
4. Drinks: A refreshing way to incorporate mint into your wedding theme is by creating mint colored drinks.  One of our favorite recipes is quick and simple, mint green lemonade! You could also use mint colored straws as a tiny detail that will keep your theme alive!
5. Flowers: Let nature be your inspiration and pair your mint green attire with lush florals and seasonal flowers and colors. Your bouquet is where you can add an additional pop of color or allow your wedding theme to come alive as well as in your centerpieces. Add a touch of cream or pink roses for a softer yet romantic look or add sunflowers for a pop of yellow for a more modern approach.
6. Invitations: Inform your guests with a classical invitation embossed in mint green. Adding a signature gold accent upgrades the look of your invite with a luxurious and unique touch.

Let us know some of the great ways you have incorporated this shade into your wedding day or any ideas you have come up with by posting on our Facebook page!

 (Image Courtesy from Left to Right Clockwise) Style Me Pretty, Essie, Pinterst, The Bakers Confections, Fern Lee Photography, Perry Vaile Photograhy,Etsy JWD Paperie, Margret Elizabeth, Style Me Pretty, Romona Keveza, Style Me Pretty, Untamed Heart Photography, Hey There Cupcake

Kissably Delicious!

Fashion Fever By: Mallory Mayer

Play up your most vital asset by adding the perfect shade of color right on your smacker.

Let’s not forget that your wedding day is the day your kissable lips seal the deal!

Red, pink, plum, nude, sheer, matte, gloss lacquer- when you start thinking about lipstick for your big day suddenly there are so many different choices! Steer clear of traditional lipsticks and super shinny glosses, and go right for the lip stain. Some are even flavored! Mmmmm, kissably delicious.

No smudges, no transfers and no reason to re-apply; not too dark, not too saturated and not too glossy. All day coverage that soaks in and sticks around through all the kisses, smiles and sips of champagne!

Sealed with a kiss ❤

Get Healthy Summer Skin

Manic Mondays by Lauren Cooper

Sun, sweat and stress…a summer bride’s skin’s worst enemy.  If you’re anything like me, summer makes your skin shiny and your hair frizzy. But have no fear!  These tips will keep you looking like the glowing bride you truly are!

• Relax: Seriously!  Doing something to relieve your stress levels will help keep breakouts away.  Try some of the exercises from my Sweat the Stress Away blog or do your own regime. Just make sure to exercise those break outs away!

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  make up: Estee Lauder

  Be Gentle: Use a mild cleanser; if you exfoliate too much you’ll wind up with red, raw or uneven and patchy skin.  Go with a tinted moisturizer instead of heavy foundation or dilute your regular stuff with the moisturizer.  Try this from Clinique!

• Don’t Melt: To keep your makeup from melting, use a gel bronzer instead of a powder over moisturizer.  It will blend easier and create a dewy, glowing look.  Stick to cream blush and shadows as well.  Powdered foundation tends to streak when you sweat…not exactly the look you’re going for in your wedding pics!  To try a more natural, sun-kissed look, stick to a similar color palette for eyes, cheeks and lips.  We love Nars The Multiple for an all over face color.

• Stay Frizz Free: Instead of automatically rinsing out your conditioner, leave it in for a few minutes.  This will help your hair retain the moisture and give it a little weight to help eliminate frizz.  Avoid overly towel-drying or blow drying your hair; any added stress or rough handling to wet hair make it more susceptible to the dreaded poof.  Instead, run a light serum like Bumble and Bumble Brilliantine through wet hair and keep it wrapped in a towel until almost completely dry.  The Turbie Twist is a great way to keep your hair in a towel and your hands free.

• Hydrate: This is drilled into our heads everywhere we look but, water does way more than quench your thirst.   It helps your skin stay fresh looking, keeps breakouts at bay, and studies show that people who drink more water have a better body mass index.  So drink up!  If you’re not keen on regular water try a low sodium seltzer or add a flavored Crystal Light packet to your glass.
  

  make up: Estee Lauder

Online Apps for the Perfect Wedding HairStyle!

Looking for the perfect wedding hairstyle? Check out these popular online applications which let you upload your photo and try out different up-do’s and styles.  Then, once you have found the right one, you can share it with your hair stylist.  These applications are a fun way to try out different styles before you get your hair cut or styled by a professional for your big day!

Stellure.com –  Stellure is an online catalog containing hundreds of hairstyles that you can view with your own face.  You can create a 3D version of face and then see each hairstyle selection from every direction on your face.  This is a great application for brides looking for the perfect style/haircut, but afraid to cut their hair of fears it will not look good.  Now, you can take the guesswork out of the styles you choose and see which one looks best on you.  With a premier membership, you can print out your favorite styles and bring to your stylist.  Print outs include four views of 3D styles and the front view for 2D styles, along with instructions/tips on how to maintain your new style.

The HairStyler.com – With this easy-to-use software and step-by-step instructions, you will be trying out new wedding hairstyles with your own uploaded photo of yourself in no time.  This online software also offers a guide that will provides tips and advice on how to treat and maintain the style you choose.  This will come in handy when it comes time to head to your hairdresser, as you will feel more confident in knowing you will get the exact hair do you want and will know in advance how to maintain it.

Note:  Both of these websites offer an application for men who are looking for a new look, as well.