Deck the halls with winter romance! We're drooling over some of these dreamy, oh-so-cozy winter wedding ideas, from berry bouquets to nature-inspired decor and velvet trimmings. Pour some hot-buttered rum and bring on the holiday wedding season!
Bridal Beauty Prep!
A little preparation can go a long way, especially when it comes to your wedding day! We love these beauty prep tips from The Knot, covering everything from healthy hair prep to skin care and immune boosting supplements. Check it out and check bridal beauty prep off your list!
We're super excited about this gorgeous boho wedding feature on 100 Layer Cake! Hair & Makeup by Dreamcatcher Artistry!
Planning + design: Bari Elexa // photographer: Olivia Richards Photography// rentals: Archive Rentals // floral design: Paeonina // dress: Dean and Willow // hair & makeup: @dreamcatcherartistry // invite suite: @alexchoura // votives: glassybaby // baker: Honeycomb Desserts // garter: The Garter Girl// ring box: @the_mrs_box // ring: Trumpet & Horn // board: @ifyougiveagirlasaw // dreamcatchers: @kirstinbensen // models: @seaaira // venue: redwood ridge estate
Go Green!
We love a great natural beauty product as a skin-friendly alternative to the old standby's, and there's no better time than the present to add one of these deliciously natural beauty or skin care products into your routine to give your skin a little extra love!
Best of Beauty 2016!
Hot off the presses is Allure's Best of Beauty 2016, chalked full of the best reviewed, must-have beauty products of the year! We cannot wait to get our hands of some of these! What new beauty products are you all loving?
How To Style a Lob
[embed]https://youtu.be/wphziFbrPNM[/embed] Tired of your same old morning beauty routine? It only takes 5 minutes to achieve a little hair glam with help from this awesome tutorial from The Zoe Report!
Trendsetting Bridal Hair
Make a bold statement and update that classic bridal up-do for your wedding day with some of this seasons hottest trends, and have that gorgeous mane looking picture perfect. From statement hair accessories, to sleek ponytails, and loose beachy waves, there are a myriad of options out there to explore with your beauty team to find the perfect look for your big day!
Short and Sweet
From low maintenance to no maintenance, short and sweet or a bad girl buzz, fall in love with some of these short, chic hairstyles from the beauty team at Allure! There's no time like the present to go bold!
Essential Oils for Healthy, Glowing Skin
Magic Makeup Fixes
Clumpy mascara? No problem! Broken up eyeshadow or blush? Don't sweat it! Your favorite lip stick down to the nub? There's a trick for that!
We love getting the most out of our favorite makeup products, which sometimes means getting a little creative and thinking a bit outside the box. Check out these super savvy tricks from Buzzfeed about how to make the best of a bad makeup situation.
2016 Top Wedding Destinations
Get ready, get set, travel! What could be more romantic than a quiet ceremony on the beach in Aruba? Or in the picturesque vineyards of the gorgeous Napa Valley? Wherever your dream wedding takes you, Dreamcatcher Artistry is there every step of the way, with a professional beauty team to help you make your big day your best day!
Brush Better
The right makeup brush can make a world of difference when it comes to professional looking makeup application, but often times it's difficult to know which works best for each kind of product. We love this super handy chart from Makeup Tutorials, packed with a visual guide and plenty of helpful information to aid you in achieving that flawless, glam look!
Take A Break: How To De-Stress While Wedding Planning
As exciting and creative as it is, during the marathon that is planning a wedding it can be all too easy to get wrapped up in the little details or overwhelmed with decision making. So take a step back, breathe deeply, and check out some of our absolute favorite ways to quickly de-stress and find your zen, courtesy of our friends at The Knot!
Perfect Your Pout!
Perfect your pout and make your favorite lipstick last all day with these 10 Commandments of Lipstick from Makeup Tutorials! And don't be afraid to go BOLD! Check out the section about which red lipstick is right for your unique skin tone.
Beyond Sunscreen
Feeling fried in the summer sun? Beat back UV rays and keep your skin safe from sun damage with these helpful tips from Allure! Not only will working in some of these tips to your everyday routine help protect you from the harmful effects of UV rays, but will keep your skin looking youthful and fresh!
Beach Beauty All Year Long
Tousled waves and a sun-kissed bronzy glow are all hallmarks of that gorgeous beach beauty we love and see everyday in So-Cal, and there's no hotter trend this summer than that fresh off the surf look. We love these tips from The Zoe Report, complete with a guide to all the must-have products to help us achieve that beautiful beachy glow!
Wedding-Day Makeup Must Haves
Prepping for your big day is understandably a huge undertaking, and in the midst of all of the hustle and bustle it can be pretty easy to forget to schedule a little pre-wedding self care and makeup plan. Allure is here to help with their 10 Commandments of Wedding-Day Makeup, to help you achieve that effortless wedding glow!
Get The Look: Hot Weather Hairstyles!
With summer in full swing and the days getting hotter, it's only natural that we would look for ways to keep cool, while not having to sacrifice style. Our hair can be especially tricky to manage, and that temptation to chop it all off is all too real this time of year. But beforeyou pick up those scissors in sweaty exasperation, check out these awesome Hot-Weather Hairstyle Tips from the Zoe Report!
Now Featured on Style Me Pretty!
We recently had the privilege of having our work featured on the Style Me Pretty Blog, from the very stylish city hall wedding of Angela and Zach!
Gorgeous wedding photography by Mei Wen Wang!
Meet Your Moisturizer!
The proper facial moisturizer is essential to maintaining that healthy glow, but which one is right for your skin type? Meet your perfect moisturizer match with this great video from our friends at Discover Beauty Within, and be well on your way to putting your best face forward!
And to check out some of our favorite moisturizers head over to Embryolisse USA!