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| Feature: Ultimate Bridal Beauty Checklist |
| Is your wedding months away? Don't wait until the last minute to decide on your hair and makeup looks. Start the process now -- check out our bridal beauty checklist for 12 months of beauty advice and important style pointers. |
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12 Months:
Congratulations! You've just accepted his proposal and you can't wait to start planning the wedding. Most brides start by compiling an inspiration board covered with photos of dresses, decor, and flowers they love. Take it a step further and create a beauty inspiration board with pictures and clippings from your favorite magazines. Pull together examples of hairstyles you like, makeup you love, and potential nail colors that complement your prospective palette.
(photo credit: Curtis Bloom, Anne Barge, Elizabeth Messina, Daphne Borowski Photography, Rodney Bailey) |
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11 Months:
Getting ready to have your engagement photos taken? Now is the time to "audition" wedding day makeup artists. Ask local friends and family for suggestions. Once you find one you like, set an appointment for the day you get your pictures taken. If they pass with flying colors, you know you've made the perfect makeup match! |
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10 Months:
Thinking about taking your beauty regimen beyond hair and makeup? Treatments like Botox and Restylane can be somewhat expensive and require regular maintenance, so set up a consultation with your local spa or salon now. This gives you ample lead time to start setting aside some cash for your big cosmetic splurge. |
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9 Months:
In love with the idea of dramatic highlights for your wedding day? If you rush it, you'll end up ruining your hair before your wedding day. Now is the time to have your stylist start to gradually lighten your hair. This allows for two more appointments before you say "I do" to a whole new you! |
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8 Months:
Have you finally found the dress? Now it's time to identify what colors you'd like add to your wedding day makeup palette. If you're not sure what colors are best for you, schedule an initial appointment with your makeup artist to discuss. |
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7 Months:
It's only seven months before your wedding and your nails look like stubs. Stop chomping on them and make a fresh start by scheduling weekly nail appointments. With regular care, your hands are guaranteed to look gorgeous when he slides on that ring. |
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6 Months:
Time for your second round of highlights! If streaking isn't your thing, forgo the appointment and stop by your local spa to discuss the perfect pampering options for your bridal party.
(photo credit: Todd Rafalovich) |
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5 Months:
Feeling stressed from all that wedding planning? Talk to your groom about taking a weekend getaway. Escape for a few days and enjoy a couples massage, champagne, and other exotic spa treatments.
(photo credit: Starwood Hotels & Resorts) |
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4 Months:
Ready for the big unveiling? It's time to make an appointment with your salon so you can consult with your stylist about how you'll wear your hair with your veil. Make sure you have someone take some pictures to post on your Facebook or MySpace page so friends and family can offer their two cents. |
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3 Months:
It's time for your third round of highlights! Love how it looks? Ask your stylist if they carry travel-size versions of your favorite styling products so you can snag some for your honeymoon. |
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2 Months:
Feeling stressed? With only two months to go, it's time to get serious! Schedule your Botox or Restylane appointment now, coordinate a final consultation with your hairstylist, and make sure you don't forget to add a manicure, pedicure, and final makeup consultation to your appointment book. |
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1 Month:
Here comes the bride! Before you say "I do," make sure your hair and makeup appointments are all set, sneak in a spray-on tanning session about 48 hours before the day-of, and schedule time to make your skin glow. Whether it's microdermabrasion or a complete body wrap, you're sure to be a blushing bride with this beauty regimen! |
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