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Beauty & Fitness

  1. Fresh Hair

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    It's safe to say that every bride wants her hair to look great for the wedding. For some women, that means a super-structured updo lacquered in place; for others, it's a softer, unfussy look. ... read more

    July 9, 2009 9:30 AM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Brides Magazine

  2. Pre-wedding pamper

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    Last night I did some very tough "research" at the Carlton hotel here in New York— I got a hand massage with Molton Brown products (try the lavendar scent if you're feeling stressed), a back massage and skin consult from Oasis Day Spa (I promise you'll be knot-free after this one), and a makeup touch-up from Benefit Cosmetics (who doesn't need that?). ... read more

    July 1, 2009 9:50 AM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Brides Magazine Ceremonies & Receptions

  3. Shape-up for summer songs

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    Whether you are planning to get fit for the beach, or are looking to tone up before the big day, here are our picks for our favorite songs listen to during our get-in-shape-for-summer workout. ... read more

    June 23, 2009 2:00 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness

  4. Event alert!

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    Ask any wedding makeup artist to open up their kit and you'll very likely find it stocked with products by NARS.... read more

    June 18, 2009 8:00 AM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Chicago

  5. Hair tips

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    Wondering about how to prep your hair so it looks healthy and gorgeous for your wedding day? I spoke with Rossana Casale of Boston's Salon Mario Russo for some great ideas on how to get beautiful locks.... read more

    June 14, 2009 10:00 AM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Boston

  6. Six makeup styles for your big day

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    I love wedding season and have had a ball gathering six various types of hair, makeup, fragrance and skin care products for you to peruse so that you can decide which style bride you'd like to become. ... read more

    June 8, 2009 4:00 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness

  7. Pretty fast

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    The week before your wedding is likely to a busy one, filled with organizing last minute details and making sure everything is under control at work before you head off on that honeymoon. So, spending an entire day luxuriating at the spa probably won't be in the cards. ... read more

    June 3, 2009 8:00 AM

    category: Beauty & Fitness California

  8. Would you like a manicure with that wine?

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    The Sweet Life Nail Bar and Lounge in Colorado has all the makings of an awesome bridal shower or bachelorette party location.... read more

    May 23, 2009 10:00 AM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Colorado

  9. Adorn their hair

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    I love idea of dressing up a simple bridesmaid dress with a fun hair accessory. It really adds a unique touch. So I was delighted to find Andrea's Beau, a D.C.-based hair accessory company.... read more

    May 9, 2009 10:00 AM

    category: Accessories & Jewelry Beauty & Fitness Bridesmaids MD, DC and VA The Wedding Party

  10. Two-for Giftyboxes for Mom's Day

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    I've mentioned Giftybox before, but if you're new to the concept, here's the scoop: you buy a Giftybox, which lets you choose from more than 200 spa and wellness treatments (facials, massages, life coaching, and so on) at the venue of your choice. ... read more

    May 8, 2009 4:00 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Favors & Gifts

  11. All you need is Love... & Luck

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    I love these matching men and women's Love & Luck fragrances from Ed Hardy. Both bottle designs are inspired by Asian tattoo art, and the scents are full of energy and deep sensual spices. ... read more

    May 6, 2009 4:00 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness

  12. Tips for keeping your beauty bridezilla at bay

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    Some brides are low-key and happy to do their own hair and makeup. And then there are Bridezillas. Years ago, I worked with a woman who was so insistent that everything be "perfect" for her big day that she spent literally thousands of dollars on beauty treatments.... read more

    May 4, 2009 4:00 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness

  13. Pamper your bridesmaids

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    A day at the spa is a great way to bond with your bridesmaids before your wedding, and no doubt your girls will appreciate it! SalonCapri, a salon/spa in Newton Highlands, is offering a new pre-wedding package that pampers the skin, hair, and nails.... read more

    May 3, 2009 10:00 AM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Boston Bridesmaids Showers & Parties The Wedding Party

  14. Paint your nails with a click

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    OPI is always entertaining, from its wild and wacky naming strategies (Cosmo-not Tonight Honey!) to their oddly addictive "Try On This Color" feature. ... read more

    May 1, 2009 4:00 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness

  15. Relax in an urban rainforest

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    Looking for a time out from wedding planning? If you live in San Francisco, then head to Tru Spa, located in the Hilton San Francisco Financial District Hotel and ask for the "Pair's Polish" treatment.... read more

    April 18, 2009 10:00 AM

    category: Beauty & Fitness California

  16. Bright eyed and beautiful

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    It is very likely that all the excitement and anticipation for your wedding day will leave your sleepless the night before the big day. Use these must have products, all available at Sephora, to give yourself a well-rested look on your wedding day. ... read more

    March 17, 2009 4:00 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness

  17. Give it a polish

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    When it comes to big-day beauty, you want to totally nail a fabulous look, so follow Essie Cosmetic's expert tips for photo-ready fingers.... read more

    March 5, 2009 10:00 AM

    category: Beauty & Fitness

  18. Meet Tim Gunn

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    If you're a huge Project Runway fan (as I am), here's some big news. Tim Gunn is going to be visiting the Kate Spade store in the Lenox Square Mall in Atlanta on March 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to share his advice on personal style and accessories. ... read more

    February 28, 2009 10:00 AM

    category: Accessories & Jewelry Atlanta Beauty & Fitness Sales & Events

  19. Mom makeover

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    Is your mom struggling to find the right ensemble for your wedding day? We're here to help! The editors at Brides New York, Brides New Jersey, and Brides Connecticut magazines are looking for area mothers of brides-to-be to feature in an upcoming fashion story in our Fall/Winter 2009 issue. ... read more

    February 12, 2009 12:00 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness NY, NJ and CT Sales & Events The Wedding Party Wedding Dresses Wedding Planning

  20. Skincare tips for the big day

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    Want to know the secret to beautiful wedding pictures? Picture perfect skin. It's very important to start a skincare regimen soon after you're engaged to ensure that your face is flawless on your big day. You can meet with a dermatologist if you have serious skin issues or schedule a series of facial and skin treatments at your local spa. But you can also get a number of products that you can use at home. To find out how you should take care of your skin, we spoke with Robert Calcraft, Founder of REN. Here are his tips: ... read more

    February 5, 2009 10:00 AM

    category: Beauty & Fitness

  21. Guiltless goodies

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    January is officially over so if you have fallen off the lose-some-weight-in-the-New-Year band wagon, these new Weight Watchers chocolate candies by Whitman's are bound to give you the motivation you need to hop right back on.... read more

    February 4, 2009 2:00 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness

  22. Spray it on

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    Your wedding day makeup has a lot to withstand—photographers' flashbulbs, hot lights, kisses from your groom and relatives. Airbrush makeup is becoming more and more popular, so we talked to Tenafly, N.J.-based celebrity makeup artist Khuraira Musa, who did Bachelorette star Trista's makeup for her wedding, to get the details on this new wedding trend.... read more

    January 22, 2009 6:00 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness NY, NJ and CT

  23. Oh-so-comfy socks

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    I was so excited when I received these Airplus for Her Aloe Infused socks as a gift during the holidays.... read more

    January 22, 2009 12:00 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness

  24. Christopher Hopkins

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    While the bride is the star of her wedding day, her mother and the groom's, also take center stage. From playing hostess to posing in formal pictures, the mother of the bride also needs to look her best on this important day. We asked makeover artist Christopher Hopkins for his expert advice on how the mother of the bride and groom can look their best on their child's wedding day. Here's what he had to say: ... read more

    January 19, 2009 10:00 AM

    category: 5 Questions with... Beauty & Fitness

  25. It's the balm

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    In the Fall/Winter 2008 issue of Brides Atlanta, we introduced you to Savannah Bee, a Georgia company that makes adorable honey favors. I also wanted to share how much I love their lip balms—made from 100 percent beeswax.... read more

    January 13, 2009 6:00 PM

    category: Atlanta Beauty & Fitness Favors & Gifts

  26. Be a part of Brides Beauty Panel

    Do you have a favorite beauty product? Brides magazine is putting together a list of the favorite/must-have bridal beauty products and they want to hear from you! Click here to take a quick survey and tell us which items top your list, and you could win a chance to be on the Brides magazine Beauty Panel!... read more

    January 10, 2009 2:00 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Brides Magazine

  27. Trainer Brendan Comer

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    Whether you just announced your engagement or your wedding is a few months (or weeks) away, you're probably looking to get in shape for the big day. It's never too late to start a wedding day workout program, but it's important to have a plan as to which areas of your body you want to tone. We asked Brendan Comer, Trainer at New York City's Peak Performance for his expert tips on how a bride can get in shape for her wedding day. Here's what he had to say:... read more

    January 5, 2009 10:00 AM

    category: 5 Questions with... Beauty & Fitness

  28. Kissable lips for the cold

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    The weather might be cold outside but keep your lips looking and feeling great with these new products that you can find in your local drugstore.... read more

    December 25, 2008 2:00 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness

  29. Wedding nirvana

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    Looking for a way to chill out when wedding planning gets to be a bit overwhelming? Yoga may be the answer. ... read more

    December 20, 2008 10:00 AM

    category: Beauty & Fitness California Colorado NY, NJ and CT

  30. No meltdowns

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    I always recommend brides hire a professional makeup artist for their wedding day. I've spoken to too many wedding photographers who say that DIY brides look fine on camera for the first hour or so—until their makeup inevitably wears off because they don't have the skills or product knowledge to ensure that their makeup holds up for 10 hours or more (it's a tricky business).... read more

    December 13, 2008 4:00 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness

  31. Gift of grooming

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    Looking for a great groomsmen gift, or even a holiday present for your groom-to-be? Visit Atlanta's new Grooming Lounge, which has a wide-array of gift options for guys.... read more

    December 7, 2008 4:00 PM

    category: Atlanta Beauty & Fitness Favors & Gifts MD, DC and VA The Wedding Party

  32. Prettiest portrait

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    You'll have plenty of photos of yourself on your wedding day, but if you're looking for a different way to remember your bridal look, call on Erica Campanella. The Hoboken-based artist will create a fashion illustration of you in your dress, based on a full-length photograph you send her.... read more

    November 23, 2008 6:00 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness NY, NJ and CT Wedding Dresses

  33. Skin tested, product approved!

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    Last week I had the amazing opportunity to fly out to Grand Rapids, Michigan where skin care and cosmetic company Artistry taught me, and several other beauty editors, about the science behind skin care. ... read more

    November 17, 2008 12:00 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness

  34. The call of beauty

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    Stacey Roney's Chicago-based Beauty on Call business that handles all of the necessary wedding-day services to brides is now expanding nationwide to 10 cities including Los Angeles, New York and Miami.... read more

    November 10, 2008 1:49 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness

  35. Pamper yourself (for free!)

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    Want to take a break from wedding planning with some free (yes, we said free!) pampering? DeVenir Beauty, a salon in Millburn, N.J., is having a "Pamper Me Day" on Friday, November 14th from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. ... read more

    November 7, 2008 6:00 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness NY, NJ and CT Sales & Events

  36. Grooming for guys

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    Grooms-to-be want to look great for their wedding day, too—so why not send them to a private "grooming club" that's guys-only for a bit of pampering?... read more

    November 7, 2008 6:00 AM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Boston

  37. Get glowing

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    If you're anything like me, you're either pasty pale or sun-burnt red - there's no happy medium. I've become a huge fan of the airbrush tanning - no worrying about exposure to UV rays, and an even, healthy-looking glow that looks great in photos. ... read more

    November 4, 2008 6:00 PM

    category: Atlanta Beauty & Fitness

  38. Makeup Artist Kimara Ahnert

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    Makeup artist Kimara Ahnert is the go-to beauty guru for some of New York City's most stunning celebrities, models and socialites--her clients include everyone from Gwyneth Paltrow to Catherine Zeta-Jones. Here, she shares her best wedding makeup and skin care tips for brides.... read more

    November 3, 2008 8:00 AM

    category: 5 Questions with... Beauty & Fitness

  39. Now Open

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    The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, the legendary historic landmark hotel located in downtown Denver, has just completed a $130,000 renovation on their spa.... read more

    October 29, 2008 8:00 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Colorado

  40. Braided beauty

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    Soft, braided hairstyles were the look at today's White Chocolate Label. I love this model's romantic updo.... read more

    October 19, 2008 3:58 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Runway Review

  41. Tub tea

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    The next time you have a moment for a nice relaxing soak, skip the bubble bath and toss in one of these handcrafted bath teas from Michigan-based artisan Chrissy Wilbee, owner of Boh Bon Soap Company.... read more

    October 13, 2008 6:00 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Favors & Gifts Michigan

  42. Love... and school spirit is in the air

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    According to some university statistics, nearly 20% of former students who eventually tie the knot first found each other in college. With Masik Collegiate Fragrances, love and school spirit can be in the air at your wedding.... read more

    October 11, 2008 2:00 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Favors & Gifts

  43. Now open

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    Wedding planning getting you down? Grab your girlfriends and head to the newly opened Spa Chakra,housed in Chicago's landmark Palmer House Hilton.... read more

    October 4, 2008 2:34 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Chicago

  44. Get in shape

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    Getting in fighting shape for your wedding day is all about staying motivated—and sticking to a schedule. Sure it's tough (staying in and watching that "America's Next Top Model" marathon might sound much more appealing) but The Medical Spa at Nova in Ashburn, Va. has devised the "Beautiful Bride" package to help.... read more

    October 2, 2008 6:00 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness MD, DC and VA

  45. Dr. Gregg Lituchy

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    Dr. Gregg Lituchy is a partner in Manhattan-based cosmetic dental practice, Lowenberg & Lituchy. Since founding the practice, Dr. Lituchy has transformed the smiles of a multitude of actors, models, singers and other public figures. We asked Dr. Lituchy for his top tips on how a bride and groom can guarantee a brighter smile on their wedding day.... read more

    September 29, 2008 8:00 AM

    category: 5 Questions with... Beauty & Fitness

  46. Award-winning hair

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    Mad Men was the surprise hit of the Emmys this year, but the TV show's star January Jones really caught our attention on the red carpet with her jewel-encrusted hairstyle.... read more

    September 23, 2008 10:00 AM

    category: Accessories & Jewelry Beauty & Fitness

  47. Hair do's

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    How cute are these fabric-covered hair ties by Philadelphia-based company The Jesse B. Collection? ... read more

    September 21, 2008 6:11 AM

    category: Accessories & Jewelry Beauty & Fitness Philadelphia

  48. Expert hair tips

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    Deciding on your wedding-day hairstyle can be stressful to say the least. Up or down (or half-and-half)? Curly or straight? Add tiara, flowers, feathers, or nothing at all? I asked Ashley Riddle of Up Do's For I Do's to share some expert advice and trends.... read more

    September 17, 2008 8:13 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness MD, DC and VA

  49. Life after scent

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    It is always so sad when I have to throw away the beautiful bottles that my perfume comes in after I run out of the scent. Waterford must have felt the same way because when they launched their new fragrance Lismore.... read more

    September 12, 2008 12:00 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Favors & Gifts

  50. Super spray

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    This Glitz Body Glitter Spray adds the perfect touch of glamour to your celebration. You can spray the lightly scented fragrance on your skin, hair, clothing or anything that needs a little extra sparkle.... read more

    August 28, 2008 8:00 AM

    category: Beauty & Fitness

  51. Carry all

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    It's very important that the morning of the wedding the bride has all of her beauty essentials-brushes and blushes, shadows and sprays-in one convenient place.... read more

    August 27, 2008 2:17 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Destination Weddings & Honeymoons

  52. Happy hair

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    Want an alternative to the typical veil or headpiece? Look no further than Ban.do. All of the designs are handmade and one of a kind.... read more

    August 19, 2008 12:00 PM

    category: Accessories & Jewelry Beauty & Fitness

  53. Something inked

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    Wedding rings are beautiful, but tattoos are forever. And these days celebrities aren't taking any chances with their love—inking everything from wedding date to their future spouses' initials on themselves prove that their love is real, and will last forever... read more

    August 14, 2008 12:00 PM

    category: Accessories & Jewelry Beauty & Fitness Celebrity Insider Wedding Planning

  54. Your bridal first aid kit

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    Don't leave home without this Hollywood Nights Evening Bag Essentials kit ... read more

    August 14, 2008 8:00 AM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Favors & Gifts Wedding Dresses

  55. Blooms in a bottle

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    Spray on the soft floral fragrance of Sarah Jessica Parker's new scent: Covet Pure Bloom... read more

    August 1, 2008 12:08 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Favors & Gifts

  56. A perfect pink tint

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    Want a pocket full of posies? How about an entire bottle that you can paint on your face, cheeks and more?... read more

    July 29, 2008 8:03 AM

    category: Beauty & Fitness

  57. Botox for bridesmaids?

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    The New York Times featured an article today, It's Botox for You, Dear Bridesmaids, chronicling the rise of collective makeovers for the bridal party.... read more

    July 24, 2008 5:01 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness The Wedding Party

  58. Modern Bride of the Year: The finalists get makeovers

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    You voted, and now the five Modern Bride of the Year finalists have arrived in New York... read more

    July 23, 2008 1:22 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Enter to Win Modern Bride Magazine Sales & Events

  59. Get this Look: Amanda Seyfried in Mamma Mia!

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    Beautiful bride Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) stole the show in the deliciously campy Mamma Mia! with her infectious energy and bohemian loveliness. ... read more

    July 18, 2008 12:30 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Celebrity Insider

  60. True blue

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    Thanks to trendsetting celebrities like Eva Mendes, brides are seeing the traditional "something blue" in a whole new way. This season blue nail polish is all the rage, and we love the new shades on offer.... read more

    July 14, 2008 12:24 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness

  61. One-stop shopping

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    I'm in favor of anything that can make a bride's life easier, so I was delighted to come across this NARS bridal palette. Available exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue, the palette is filled with everything you need to create a beautiful wedding day look, including four eyeshadows, three lipsticks, two blushes and one lip lacquer.... read more

    July 8, 2008 8:04 AM

    category: Beauty & Fitness

  62. Bridal beauty by Bobbi

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    Bobbi Brown and the bridal market seem like a perfect match. When I first came across her makeup line, I was taken by how natural the products looked... read more

    July 5, 2008 8:07 AM

    category: Beauty & Fitness

  63. A hairy question

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    This week in our Brides.com Forums everyone is buzzing about bridesmaids and their hair.... read more

    July 4, 2008 8:00 AM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Brides are Talking The Wedding Party

  64. My take on accessories

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    For me, wedding accessories have to be fashion accessories as well. Everything, from your veil to your bouquet should be carefully designed and edited. Nothing detracts from a splendid gown like the wrong accessories... read more

    June 26, 2008 8:26 AM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Guest Blogger

  65. Battle of the bachelorette parties

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    Do you want to tone up or calm down? With a plethora of options on offer these days, there's a bachelorette party to suit every taste.... read more

    June 20, 2008 12:32 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness The Wedding Party

  66. Charley Montgomery

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    Charley Montgomery, the head hairstylist for the Priscilla of Boston Bridal Group, has created runway looks for Vineyard Collection, Platinum for Priscilla of Boston, Melissa Sweet, Priscilla of Boston and Reverie by Melissa Sweet. ... read more

    June 16, 2008 8:00 AM

    category: 5 Questions with... Beauty & Fitness

  67. Fashionably fit

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    Swimsuit season has finally arrived, and this week everyone in our Brides.com Forums is talking about shaping up before the big day. ... read more

    June 13, 2008 8:00 AM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Brides are Talking

  68. Bobbi Brown

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    Bridal beauty expert Bobbi Brown gives us her rundown of the best makeup and skincare advice for a long-lasting and natural wedding day look... read more

    June 9, 2008 8:00 AM

    category: 5 Questions with... Beauty & Fitness

  69. A princess bride

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    Every bride has a natural glow—give yours an extra touch with these with new products from the Vera Wang Princess beauty line.... read more

    May 27, 2008 12:00 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Favors & Gifts

  70. Get this do!

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    Love our home page hairstyle? Hot-roller your tresses, then brush out the curls into voluminous, untamed waves to get this perfect party-girl style. Accessorize with these crystal hairpins by Haute Bride, $250 for three, and crystal and pearl combs by Tigerlilly, $60... read more

    May 14, 2008 3:00 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness

  71. Like mother, like daughter

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    Still looking for that perfect Mother's Day gift? Inspired by the perfume her mother used to wear on special occasions, fashion designer Cynthia Rowley created her new Flower and Petal fragrances to celebrate the bond between mothers and daughters. ... read more

    May 6, 2008 12:00 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Favors & Gifts

  72. Enter now to win a spa day for you and your mom!

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    Mother's Day is coming up on May 11, and entries are already flooding in for our Mother to Daughter Contest. Tell us how your mom is helping you plan your wedding, and you and your mom could win a day of pampering at a spa as well as a gift from Chinique Happy! ... read more

    April 30, 2008 8:00 AM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Enter to Win

  73. Neon nails

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    I love this spring's new vivid polishes—like this fuchsia "Bezzie Mate" shade by butter LONDON—that are showing up on the nails of trendsetters like Rihanna and Kristen Bell. Some brides prefer to play it safe, but I think that wearing a bright polish with open-toed shoes is a great way to play up your individual style on the big day. ... read more

    April 23, 2008 12:00 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness

  74. Blush Bags—great gifts!

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    I have always joked about the when-donkeys-fly hardships of trying to find just the right gifts for your wedding attendants. Bridesmaids are hard enough, but for groomsmen? Nigh impossible. But now the joke's on me, because Blush Bags are in town. ... read more

    April 19, 2008 10:00 AM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Favors & Gifts Showers & Parties The Guys' Guide The Wedding Party

  75. Big-day beauty

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    The blushing bride came to life on the Christos runway, where celebrity makeup artist ... read more

    April 16, 2008 1:30 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness Runway Review

  76. Forget fake tans

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    Bronze your way to beautiful with Sugar Cosmetics' new Tropic Tan Illuminating Liquid Bronzer. I have been using the powder counterpart for years, so I was thrilled to see that the new liquid form has just come out for the summer.... read more

    April 4, 2008 3:44 PM

    category: Beauty & Fitness

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