Inspiration boards, color palettes and creative collages are such useful (and fun) wedding planning tools because they bring all of your thoughts and ideas to life! What’s better than playing with pretty pictures and dreaming about your big day? For all of you out there planning your wedding and exploring your personal style, let me share with you my newest obsession… Polyvore.com. It’s a free web based tool that allows you to easily make collages out of individual items using their drag and drop editing tool, and it is oh-so-addicting! Use popular items already in their catalog or import your own wedding favorites using the Polyvore Bookmarklet you add on to your browser. For fun you can share your wedding inspiration collages with the Polyvore Groups and Forums, or simply save them for your own personal use. It’s a fantastic way to create gorgeous inspiration boards for your possible wedding day looks…
For all your accessories…
And for bridesmaids outfits and color palette possibilities. Have fun, and show us what you’ve made!
The bridal hair and makeup looks from our new French Fashion Report are simply spectacular, so I asked Erin Skipley, makeup artist extraordinaire, to tell us all about her inspirations, techniques and favorite products used during the shoot.
Soft and Pink
The inspiration for this look was fresh and youthful, like a young princess. On her eyes I used a taupe and soft bronze shadow, and MAC Fluidline for the eyeliner. Fluidline is great because it’s waterproof when it sets, and it will last all day without migrating. To keep lots of light around her eyes and to get rid of discoloration I used Dior SkinFlash Radiance Booster Pen. For cheeks I used BECCA Beach Tint lip/cheek stain in watermelon, and a soft nude lip pencil and a coat of MAC Lipglass for her lips.
Classic Glamour
“The inspiration for this makeup and hair came from the classic fairytale glamour of Snow White. The Elizabeth dress was so stately and elegant that the hair and makeup needed to be strong. On her eyes is a Nars Duo Shadow in Subaraya, MAC Shadow in Carbon and a touch of matte cream color shadow as a highlight her brow bone. All of these are highly pigmented so you have to be careful. On her cheeks, I used Laura Mercier Face Tint in Apricot and on her lips I used MAC Lip Pencil in Mahogany with a Dior Addict Lipstick in Abyss Red.”
Smokey Black Bridal
“Our inspiration was gothic Lolita- soft and pretty, but dark and a-typical. Black bridal is so cool!! As dark as her eyes are they don’t look severe. On Amanda’s eyes, I used a MAC Eye Pencil in Smolder (best used as a base for smoky eyes, and in the water-line). I also used a highlight of turquoise shadow, a deep navy shadow over the bottom liner, and a matte cream shadow to soften, and as a highlight on her eyelids and brow bones. Brows were lightly filled in with a MAC Eye Brow Pencil in Fling. On her cheeks, I used a Laura Mercier Cheek Colour called Orange Blossom and a touch of MAC Bronzing Powder in Golden Bronze. On her lips was simply lip balm, and a light coat of LORAC Sheer Wash Lip Stain in Sheer Bronze.
There are so many fun things going on this week I don’t even know where to begin! When I’m not working (or drooling, yet again, over our stunning new Fashion Report photos) I will be doing the following… You should too!
On Thursday I’ll be watching Cupcake Week on the Martha Stewart Show, where Jennifer Shea from Junebug member and local fave Trophy Cupcakes will be a special guest, showing Martha how to bake Chocolate Graham Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow Meringue. Yum! If you’re lucky enough to be in the Seattle area, head down to their adorable Wallingford bakery and vintage party supply store for a taste of the new flavor. See you there!
And every few minutes I’ll be checking our brand new Junebug Weddings Facebook page, because, well, that’s what happens when Facebook fever gets you! If you’re on Facebook too, come join us! We would love it if you would check us out, say hello, become a fan and share it with your friends. You can read a mini-feed from this blog, see lovely Real Wedding photos, start wedding planning discussions and make friends with other Junebug buddies and brides-to-be. We can’t wait to meet you! What a fun week!
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