Health
Here are three health tips for a fresh and vibrant glow on your wedding day.
1.
Rest up. Sleep might be on the bottom of your list with all those
last-minute wedding to-do’s, but its value is immeasurable. Aim for the
recommended eight hours a night to ward off under-eye circles.
2. Kick up the cardio. Exercise increases your blood flow, giving your skin a healthy glow.
3. Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration and to keep you looking and feeling great.
**Looking to lose weight before the big day? Read about how one NJ bride
road-tested five of the most popular diets and find the one that's right for you**
Beauty
These exquisite makeup products will enhance your natural beauty without overpowering your euphoric glow:
Flawless Face Tinted Moisturizer by Laura Mercier:
This
lightweight moisturizer with SPF 20 and a hint of color can be used in
place of foundation for a natural look and healthy shine. “You can
sweat and have a 15-hour day in it, and it will still hold up,” says
Christina DePascal, a makeup artist in Ocean. $42;
lauramercier.com
PureMoist
lipstick (in Renee) by Jane Iredale: The full-spectrum sun protection
and naturally beneficial ingredients in this lipstick will keep your
lips protected and brightly colored. “Any bride will have a sassy
spring smile in mauve lipstick,” says Elysa Ross of Another Look in
Union.
janeiredale.com
The
Lip Scrub by Sara Happ: This lip exfoliant not only tastes delicious,
it also eliminates dry, flaky skin, leaving your lips soft for a
honeymoon’s worth of kisses. Available in six tempting flavors. $20;
at
Town & Country Apothecary, Ridgewood, 201.652.0013, tandcpharm.com, or for other locations, visit thelipscrub.com
Lash Curling Mascara by Trish McEvoy:
Get ready to bat your longest lashes! This long-wearing mascara can
give wave to even the straightest lash in one quick sweep. $28;
bluemercury.com
Pot
Rouge (in Pink Raspberry) by Bobbi Brown: This award-winning
cream-based formula adds color to both the cheeks and the lips. “With a
full day of being photographed, you need to look beautiful all day
long. This is a perfect universal color for a sheer, stained check that
lasts,” says Marla Malcolm Beck, CEO of Blue Mercury. $22;
bobbibrown.com
Hair
We’ve
consulted some of the state's most sophisticated beauty experts for
advice on how to turn your locks into a luxurious statement piece:
“Soft, romantic hairstyles are a beautiful look for brides,” says Michelle Stolyar of
Avanti Day Resort
in Manalapan. “Add a few braids for a Romeo-and-Juliet look, and don’t
forget to condition your hair so it’s shiny and smooth on the day of
your wedding.”
“Tousled low knots, whimsical waves, and feather
and crystal adornments are especially in for spring bridal beauty,”
says Katie Ferrara of
DePasquale the Spa in Morris Plains.
To
tame flyaways as well as add volume, control, and definition, try
Biosilk's Silk Pomade, a medium-hold, non-greasy formula. “This product
is great for enlivening the hair and adding shine,” says Christina
DePascal. $26.
biosilk.com