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The Stylish Bride By: Carolyn Brundage Read more at: StyleToMe.com
> I’ve been a fan of florals and fashion since the long lost days of SATC on HBO. And while I’ve retired my favorite peony pins and honeysuckle headbands in years past, the flower is back once more as the accessory de rigeur for the blossoming bride. Designer Chrystal Lynn Paasch’s handcrafted jewelry is a cult favorite but when Paasch created a custom hair comb for her own wedding, she unwittingly expanded her business model. The Cranberry Hair Comb ($23) boasts a sheer organza-like fabric that resembles the delicate petals of a perennial. Shop the collection and order custom pieces at www.chrystalynjewelry.com. Brooke Galardi offers custom bags as well as far-from-cookie-cutter floral clutches online at www.beegeebags.com. Flower power reigns supreme at the site where clutches aplenty are bejeweled with chic buds in a rainbow of hues. I adore the “Sprung Up Pink” clutch ($92); a poppy adorned bag in ecru with the image of an oversized flower on one side and a petite bud on the other. And, for brides seeking something blue, the interior of the clutch is awash in rich blue silk.
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Many a bride has spent many a sleepless night agonizing over her wedding details but when the wedding day rolls around, every bride wants to appear bright-eyed and blissful.
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Kenneth Jay Lane’s collection of rings, bracelets, necklaces and beyond makes a statement. For the bride-to-be, this Pearl Flower Necklace screams modern romance. The 19-inch necklace in satin gold features glass pearls and swarovski crystal flower details. Get it for $210 at ShopBop.com.
Pretty Woman
Style aside, every bride-to-be aims to glow on her wedding day. The key is to start— and stick to—a solid beauty routine months before the big day. Facials, injectables, even brow shaping and hair color should be in place long before you’re headed to “I Do.” But when it comes to Wedding Day beauty, some tips and tricks are true blue. Make-up Artist Jemma Kidd, author of Jemma Kidd Make-Up Masterclass and founder of London’s Jemma Kidd Make-Up School, reminded me that it’s crucial to apply makeup that looks natural and classic, to avoid looking “dated” in wedding photos a few years from now. And to achieve a look that is classically pretty, Kidd recommends calling upon a neutral palette, explaining that your big day is not the time to make a big makeup change by experimenting with glitter and bold colored liners. Many a bride has spent many a sleepless night agonizing over her wedding details but when the wedding day rolls around, every bride wants to appear bright-eyed and blissful. The buff eye pencil from Pencil Me In Cosmetics is a creamy pale green liner that counteracts redness giving the illusion of a bigger, brighter eye. The beige core color can be used above or below the eye to hide dark shadows, any last minute imperfection, and helps to hide the redness from even the happiest of tears ($6.99 at www.pencilmeincosmetics.com). I’m also lovin’ the gloss colors blooming for brides; think rich corals and deep pinks. Girlactik Beauty’s High Tinted Glosses come in so many shades; you may never wear lipstick again. Long lasting and not-too-sticky shades such as “Ooh La La Red,” “Rockstar Gold” and “Orange Twist” keep lips moist and shiny kiss after kiss; buy the gloss for $16 online at girlactik.com. <