Saturday, May 25, 2013
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Posted by Total Beauty on 12/18/12 at 10:11AM

How to Make Sure Your Veil and Hairstyle Work Together

It's trickier than you might think, but with this tips you're sure to have a coordinated duo for your wedding

By Dawn Davis I was recently a bridesmaid in a friend's wedding, and securing her veil was one of the biggest challenges we -- her trusty team of eight -- faced while helping her get ready for the ceremony. She was wearing the ubiquitous messy side-bun, which was beautiful but didn't leave an obvious shelf for the veil's comb. We eventually figured out how and where to attach it (with extra…  See more »

Sarah Carrillo

Posted by Sarah Carrillo on 12/07/12 at 12:04PM

So You Woke Up on Your Wedding Day with a Zit ...

Not exactly a great start to your dream day, but it doesn't have to ruin everything. Here's your quick fix

In the nights leading up to my wedding, I had a recurring nightmare that involved me waking the morning of with a massive breakout on my chin that would dominate every photo and catch the eye of every guest. Forget a sudden downpour or drunk best man, my subconscious felt a zit was the worst possible scenario. Thankfully, I managed to stay blemish-free that day (although it did rain a bit and…  See more »

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Posted by Total Beauty on 11/15/12 at 10:42AM

2013 Bridal Runway Looks You'll Want for Your Own Aisle Walk

The gorgeous gowns aren't the only inspiration you can steal from Bridal Fashion Week. Check out some of the dreamy hair and makeup looks worth trying too

By Emily Kate Warren Bridal fashion week always makes me wish I could go back in time and get hitched again. Every season designers seem to step it up and blow my mind. The dresses alone are inspiring, sure, but I really love the collaborations with the hair and makeup teams that bring the whole look together. Check out a few of my favorite 2013 hair and makeup combos -- there's one for every…  See more »

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Posted by Total Beauty on 10/22/12 at 12:36PM

Biggest Bridal Makeup Mistakes

From too much shimmer to a bronzer overload, see which makeup blunders top our list of the worst wedding day mistakes

By Emily Kate Warren Now that you know which wedding day hair mistakes to avoid making, it's time to focus on your face. I'm going to share the top bridal makeup mishaps that I've encountered (more than once). Don't fall victim to these easily avoidable blunders. The problem: going for a faux glow and coming…  Read More »

Total Beauty

Posted by Total Beauty on 10/15/12 at 12:56PM

Biggest Bridal Hair Mistakes

Face facts: It's not always the hairstylist's fault. Keep reading to see what you can do to ensure your hair looks flawless on the big day

By Emily Kate Warren In my career as a professional hair and makeup artist I've seen far too many brides have day-of meltdowns unnecessarily. See, while it's easy to blame a hair and makeup artist for ruining your big day, the truth is if you don't prep correctly, even the most skilled pro will have trouble making your beauty dreams come true. It's simple things that make a big…  Read More »

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