Forget the stiff updos of weddings past. The current trend is all about embracing loose styles with a hint of wave and body. Whether worn completely down, or partially pinned back, your low-maintenance mane will look just as perfect under your veil as it does swinging free on the dance floor.
Who says you have to use dark hues to create a smoky eye? This metallic take is fresh and feminine and accentuates your eyes without ever looking too heavy. Cream shadows work best to create this diffused and smudged-out effect. Try: Maybelline New York Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24HR Eyeshadow in Bold Gold, $5.29.
...Because the flower girl shouldn't have all the fun. A bud-bedecked crown is just as fitting for a bride. Case in point: This organic headpiece, which complements the greenery in your florals. Organic, whimsical and oh-so chic, we can't get enough.
Winter allows for more dramatic makeup, and a deep, wine-hued lipstick is one of our favorite options. Keep the rest of your makeup simple, so your lips are the star of the show. For color that lasts all night, apply one coat, blot with a tissue, then layer another coat on top. One lipstick to try: Ramy Lipstick in Thrive, $17.
Subtle and sweet, this look is surprisingly easy to create, even if you don't splurge for a professional hairstylist. Plus, it's a gorgeous way to showcase fresh hair color. Even better, once you take out the braids, you'll be left with loose, tousled waves -- perfect for the post-wedding brunch.
