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Beauty & Fitness
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Our favorite hairstyles from the Academy Awards
Movies schmovies--for us the Academy Awards about who looked great on the red carpet. ... read more
March 10, 2010 4:00 PM
category: Beauty & Fitness Celebrity Insider
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Casting notice for a wedding weight loss show
We get hit up to post castings for reality shows from time to time, and usually we pass because the premise of the show often includes perpetuating the evil bridezilla stereotype. But this new show, that we hear tentatively is being called "Shed to Wed," seems different. ... read more
March 3, 2010 4:00 PM
category: Beauty & Fitness Enter to Win
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Walking workout
If you're like me, you want to sweat as little as possible, but still somehow get all the benefits of spending hours at the gym.... read more
February 23, 2010 10:00 AM
category: Beauty & Fitness
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Stella by Stella McCartney solid perfume necklace
If you have a fashion-forward bridesmaid give her one of these solid perfume necklaces filled with Stella McCartney's signature scent, Stella. ... read more
February 16, 2010 4:00 PM
category: Beauty & Fitness
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Which red carpet hairstyle is your favorite?
Stars have done a great job so far this year providing us with wedding-day fashion and beauty inspiration from the red carpet.... read more
February 3, 2010 2:00 PM
category: Beauty & Fitness Celebrity Insider I Will/I Won't
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Wedding hair inspiration from the red carpet
The 2010 awards show season is in full effect and the stars aren't disappointing with gorgeous gowns, glittering jewels and incredible hair.... read more
January 28, 2010 4:00 PM
category: Beauty & Fitness Celebrity Insider
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The best wedding hairstyles of 2009
Looking for some wedding hairstyle inspiration? We scoured through our favorite real weddings of 2009 to find the best hairstyles worn by brides just like you.... read more
January 24, 2010 10:00 AM
category: Beauty & Fitness
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Would you consider getting extensions for your wedding day hairstyle?
This weekend one of our engaged editors went for her wedding hair trial and surprisingly walked away with hair extensions. ... read more
January 20, 2010 2:00 PM
category: Beauty & Fitness I Will/I Won't
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Pole-dance your way to the wedding body you want
Sheila Kelley of S Factor, a striptease-inspired workout studio that has a celebrity following, has created a special program for brides-to-be who are looking to trim down for their wedding day called "Happily Ever After Bridal Boot Camp." ... read more
January 11, 2010 2:00 PM
category: Beauty & Fitness
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Getting fit for your wedding
Week one of the New Year has come to an end and this week in our forums Brides.com forums, brides are discussing how they can lose weight for their wedding.... read more
January 8, 2010 10:00 AM
category: Beauty & Fitness Brides are Talking
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Our best get-healthy advice
Happy New Year! Looking to start off your resolution right away? Check out some of our favorite get-healthy articles.... read more
December 31, 2009 10:00 AM
category: Beauty & Fitness
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Real beauty
Miami-based makeup artist Leslie Munsell has just launched a new line of cosmetics called Beauty For Real.... read more
December 9, 2009 6:00 PM
category: Beauty & Fitness Florida
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Spa day
If you're looking for a place to unwind in truly decadent fashion, whether it's with your husband-to-be or your bridesmaids, check out the award-winning Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston.... read more
December 1, 2009 12:00 PM
category: Beauty & Fitness Boston Bridesmaids Showers & Parties
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Bridal beauty tips from a pro makeup artist
Glowing skin, kissable lips, long romantic lashes—we're guessing that while you might have a pretty specific idea of the kind of impression you want to make on your wedding day, you're probably still not sure exactly how to achieve it. ... read more
November 16, 2009 4:00 PM
category: Beauty & Fitness
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Sheer bliss
Now you can skip Sephora for your lemon-and-sage body butter fix because the New York-based Bliss Spa just opened its first Florida location at the brand-new W Fort Lauderdale Hotel. ... read more
October 24, 2009 10:00 AM
category: Beauty & Fitness Florida
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Relax!
Colorado is home to hundreds of spas, wellness sanctuaries and hot springs to help you relax and unwind before your wedding day.... read more
October 23, 2009 6:00 PM
category: Beauty & Fitness Colorado Showers & Parties
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Beauty prep for the "big day"
Weeks before the model fittings, each designer consults with our runway show hair stylist Charley Montgomery and makeup artist Roberto Casey to determine the look for their lines. ... read more
October 13, 2009 4:00 PM
category: Beauty & Fitness Behind the Seams
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How asking a simple question can make a difference
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has partnered with Web search engine Ask.com to help raise money for breast cancer research. For the month of October, Ask.com will donate money to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation every time a user asks about a breast cancer issue. Ask.com has already pledged $1million and with each question they will add to that donation.... read more
October 12, 2009 12:00 PM
category: Beauty & Fitness
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Pre-wedding pampering
Here's a new spot for pre-wedding primping. Hela Spa in Chevy Chase (Hela is Swedish for "to make whole"), has a wide array of services.... read more
October 11, 2009 2:00 PM
category: Beauty & Fitness Bridesmaids MD, DC and VA Showers & Parties
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Pretty in Pink
Prescriptives is offering a limited-edition Px Pink Ribbon Palette for cheeks and eyes. The all-in-one makeup palette includes four eye colors and two cheek colors. The set is packaged in a limited-edition pink compact, and while it is a $100 value, the retail price is $48.50. ... read more
October 5, 2009 5:00 PM
category: Beauty & Fitness
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Polished
Pink polish can be worn any day and can definitely be worn on your wedding day. To help raise money for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, E.L.F. is donating all proceeds of sales from its Bubble Gum Pink nail polish, available for $1 at eyeslipsface.com.... read more
October 2, 2009 12:00 PM
category: Beauty & Fitness
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Special treatment
As part of her bachelorette party activities over the weekend, my bride-to-be sister and I got to experience first hand the sheer and utter bliss that is a full-body massage. She's been a bit frazzled with wedding preparations lately that a half-hour of such complete relaxation left her body restored and her shoulders knot-free!... read more
August 27, 2009 6:00 PM
category: Beauty & Fitness Boston Bridesmaids NY, NJ and CT Showers & Parties The Wedding Party
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Christian Siriano debuts makeup line for Victoria's Secret
Glamour guy Christian Siriano is unveiling a line of runway-inspired makeup at Victoria's Secret stores tomorrow. ... read more
August 10, 2009 12:00 PM
category: Beauty & Fitness
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Complexion perfection
Want to know how Hollywood starlets get their flawless complexions - even with the invention of high definition television and film? Airbrushing. That's right, airbrushing.... read more
August 6, 2009 10:00 AM
category: Beauty & Fitness
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Accessorize with OPI nail lacquer
In the market for a new accessory or two? Look no further: all manicured fingers are pointing to OPI.
Their polishes come in stunning colors with incredible staying ability and the newest line, Coleccion de Espana, hits shelves tomorrow! The lacquers are trend-right, drawing inspiration from both Spain and the runway.... read more
August 4, 2009 4:00 PM
category: Beauty & Fitness
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Surprising soaps
I've seen a lot of uniquely-shaped soaps throughout my travels on Etsy, but these just blew my mind. Created by BunnyBubbles of Silver Spring, Maryland, the sushi soap is pretty amazing, but also check out her fortune cookie, cameo, light bulb, and remote control soaps.... read more
August 2, 2009 10:00 AM
category: Beauty & Fitness Bridesmaids MD, DC and VA Showers & Parties
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Frizz fighter
We know women who've gotten married in February just to avoid the humidity. So now that we're in the thick of summer, we're wondering how you July, August, and September brides are planning to handle your hair.... read more
July 31, 2009 9:30 AM
category: Beauty & Fitness Brides Magazine
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Celebrity workouts for brides
We all have our moments when, for inspiration, we look to the stars--celebrities, that is. When thinking about your bridal body, you might do the same. ... read more
July 29, 2009 10:00 AM
category: Beauty & Fitness Celebrity Insider
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Emergency!
A beauty feature in our July/August issue focuses on how to look great in your wedding photos, and features a page of products—Visine to blotting papers—to tote in a wedding-day emergency kit. We're wondering if any of you have a touch-up trick or must-have makeup item you'll be keeping close at hand. ... read more
July 28, 2009 9:30 AM
category: Beauty & Fitness Brides Magazine
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July 23, 2009 8:00 AM
category: Accessories & Jewelry Beauty & Fitness MD, DC and VA Sales & Events
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Lush lashes
Most makeup artists swear by false lashes to prettify your wedding-day look. But if you prefer something more lasting, consider getting semipermanent synthetic extensions from Miami Lashes, a local lash extension boutique with locations in North and South Miami. ... read more
July 19, 2009 10:00 AM
category: Beauty & Fitness Florida
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Fabulous feet
Achy arches, pinched toes, blisters, cuts, and calluses—high heels can hurt! But we don't have to tell you that. Enter: Foot Petals, whose products are the perfect insurance policy for your love/hate relationship with sexy shoes.... read more
July 17, 2009 4:00 PM
category: Beauty & Fitness
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Unlimited Spa Treatments at Secrets Resorts, Mexico
We had to rub our eyes when we saw it too: To celebrate the opening of its new spa, Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun, the adults-only, all-inclusive, honeymoon haven in Mexico, is offering unlimited treatments for guests now through December 23rd.... read more
July 17, 2009 9:30 AM
category: Beauty & Fitness Brides Magazine Destination Weddings & Honeymoons
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Fresh Hair
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
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Pre-wedding pamper
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
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Shape-up for summer songs
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
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Event alert!
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
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Hair tips
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
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Six makeup styles for your big day
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
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Pretty fast
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
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Would you like a manicure with that wine?
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
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Adorn their hair
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
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Two-for Giftyboxes for Mom's Day
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
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All you need is Love... & Luck
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
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Tips for keeping your beauty bridezilla at bay
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
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Pamper your bridesmaids
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
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Paint your nails with a click
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
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Relax in an urban rainforest
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
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Bright eyed and beautiful
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
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Give it a polish
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
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Meet Tim Gunn
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
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Mom makeover
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
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Skincare tips for the big day
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
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Guiltless goodies
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
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Spray it on
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
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Oh-so-comfy socks
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
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Christopher Hopkins
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
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It's the balm
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
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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
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Trainer Brendan Comer
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
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Kissable lips for the cold
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
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Wedding nirvana
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
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No meltdowns
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
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Gift of grooming
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
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Prettiest portrait
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
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Skin tested, product approved!
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
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The call of beauty
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
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Pamper yourself (for free!)
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
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Grooming for guys
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
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Get glowing
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
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Makeup Artist Kimara Ahnert
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
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Now Open
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
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Braided beauty
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
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Tub tea
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
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Love... and school spirit is in the air
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
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Now open
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
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Get in shape
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
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Dr. Gregg Lituchy
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
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Award-winning hair
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
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Hair do's
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
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Expert hair tips
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
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Life after scent
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
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Super spray
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
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Carry all
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
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Happy hair
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
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Something inked
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
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Your bridal first aid kit
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
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Blooms in a bottle
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
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A perfect pink tint
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
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Botox for bridesmaids?
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
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Modern Bride of the Year: The finalists get makeovers
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 Sales & Events
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Get this Look: Amanda Seyfried in Mamma Mia!
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
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True blue
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
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One-stop shopping
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
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Bridal beauty by Bobbi
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
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A hairy question
This week in our Brides.com Forums everyone is buzzing about bridesmaids and their hair.... read moreJuly 4, 2008 8:00 AM
category: Beauty & Fitness Brides are Talking The Wedding Party
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My take on accessories
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
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Battle of the bachelorette parties
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
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Charley Montgomery
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
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Fashionably fit
Swimsuit season has finally arrived, and this week everyone in our Brides.com Forums is talking about shaping up before the big day. ... read moreJune 13, 2008 8:00 AM
category: Beauty & Fitness Brides are Talking
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Bobbi Brown
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
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A princess bride
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
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Get this do!
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
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Like mother, like daughter
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
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Enter now to win a spa day for you and your mom!
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
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Neon nails
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
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Blush Bags—great gifts!
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
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Big-day beauty
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
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Forget fake tans
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
