Wardrobe Wednesday {Playing Dress Up}

Well...I guess we'll call this Wardrobe Thursday? Sorry for the late post but this one is SO much fun! This week we have a guest contributor, Kristi Flower of Kendall's Media in Utah. What she has to say is SO true and something to think about for you brides to be!

FIVE reasons every bride should have bridal portraits taken BEFORE her wedding day:

1. Playing dress-up is FUN. When was the last time you played dress-up?

2. Practice makes perfect. This is the day you will practice your hairstyle, make-up and “wearing” your gown. It’s a great trial run for the wedding day!

3. You can Experiment. Get crazy on the day of your bridals. Add a hairpiece or wear red lipstick! Do something you might not dare to do on your actual wedding day!

4. You get to spend time with your mom, mother-in-law and friends. I always recommend you bring your entourage!

5. It’s ALL about YOU! You deserve to have one day of being pampered and ohhh and awwww’d over!

Below is an example of a recent bridal shoot; I did with the beautiful Taeler. She started the shoot with a glamorous look, golden eyes and nude lips! She also wore the jewelry she planned on wearing on her wedding day. A beautiful cuff bracelet and Crystal oval drop earrings from Nadri. Her jewelry was a shower gift from her mother. Taeler wanted a classic look on her wedding day but also wanted to showcase her great grandmother’s vintage costume jewelry. Instead of adding one more thing on the wedding day we decided we would incorporate the jewelry in her bridals. We did this in her second look, its what I call “Vintage love”. We achieved this by applying red lipstick, a black feather hairpiece (I found at forever 21) and her great grandmother’s vintage costume jewelry. Taeler had NEVER worn red lipstick and was a little timid about it, however, after seeing her photos she was super happy that she tried something different. The third look we changed locations and she really let her hair down. She wanted a more urban feel. I found a beautiful turquoise garage (car repair shop). She really let loose and had a fabulous time dancing and flipping her hair around! In a matter of two hours we achieved three totally different looks! Simple changes can make a dramatic difference!



Helpful Tips for a smooth sailing bridal session:
1. Schedule your bridal session at least six to eight weeks before your wedding date.
2. When scheduling your hair and make-up allow for at least three hours.
3. Bring the following items in a bag to your bridal session:
* comfy shoes
* a white sheet
* baby wipes
* make-up
* hair spray
* water
* snacks
* comb or brush
* jewelry

4. If you’re planning on having a floral bouquet in your portraits, order it at least a week in advance. Pick it up a couple of hours before your session.
5. Invite people you feel comfortable around!
6. Bring your ipod.
7. Make sure you eat, even if it’s an apple and lettuce! A lightheaded bride= a cranky bride!
8. Make sure you have your bridal gown, slip, bustier and shoes.
9. Review fashion magazine or bridal magazines to get an idea about posing. Your photographer will always guide you but it doesn’t hurt to have your own moves.
10. Have FUN!!


MAKE UP RESOURCES
Vintage look
Face:
MAC Cosmetics
Pro Longwear SPF 10 foundation…$29.50
http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/158/10180/Pro-Longwear-SPF-10-Foundation/index.tmpl
Bronzer:
MAC Cosmetics
Bronzing Powder…Golden…$22.00
http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/159/302/Bronzing-Powder/index.tmpl
Cheeks:
MAC Cosmetics
BlushCreme…Posey…$18.50
http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/156/879/Blushcreme/index.tmpl
Eyes:
MAC Cosmetics
Eye Kit…Trip: 4 bronze eyes and cheeks…$32.00
http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/2222/9277/Trip-4-Bronze-Eyes-Cheek/index.tmpl
Eye liner:
Sephora Collection
Long lasting eye liner…deep black…$10.00
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P138204&categoryId=B70
False eyelashes:
MAC Cosmetics
6 lash…$14.00
http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/150/298/6-Lash/index.tmpl
Mascara:
FusionBeauty
Lashfusion XL Micro Technology Instant lash Volumizer…black…$10.00
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P236301&categoryId=B70
Lips:
Kat Von D
Adora painted red lipstick…$18.00
Sephora.com
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P265704&categoryId=B70
Achieve a subtler look by changing your lipstick.
Lips:
Sephora Collection
Lip attitude Star…$12.00
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P198600&categoryId=B70
Sephora Collection
Ultra Shine Lip gloss
Shiny Natural look…$14.00
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P266811&categoryId=B70

Jewelry and hair accessory

Hair accessory:
Forever 21
vintage black feather hairpiece
Black feather headband was purchased at forever 21…$4.80
http://www.forever21.com
Jewelry:
Nordstrom
Nadri Constellation Oval earrings…$58.00
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3132198?origin=category&resultback=986
Bracelet:
Designer is Nadri and can be purchased at Nordstrom
A similar bracelet is Nadri Fine Points Chrystal bangel…$158.00
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3105729?origin=PredictiveSearch&resultback=6745
Vintage earrings:
Taeler’s great grandmother’s
Great place to find vintage costume jewelry
http://www.etsy.com search vintage costume jewelry
Vintage diamond necklace:
Taeler’s great grandmother’s
Fun costume jewelry can be found on etsy.com and I’ve had great luck with forever21.com
Taeler’s Wedding Gown:
Gateway Bridal in Salt Lake City, Utah
http://www.gatewaybridal.com/
Taeler’s Hair and Make-Up Artist
Lezlee Jones…The Salon in Bountiful, Utah