I know it's silly, but I still get surprised when seemingly normal brides-to-be lose track of themselves and fall victim to regrettable wedding hair and makeup tradtions. I suppose it happens all the time, but it doesn't make it any easier -- especially when the bride happens to be a relative, good friend, or a client of mine. Don't let your "bridal look" date you years down the road. Here are my top tips of what not to do:
1. French Manicures and Fake Nails - Okay, for starters, this trend was huge in the eighties... twenty years ago! When you sport a french manicure, you look like you've dipped your fingertips in White-Out. How glamourous is that? Oh, and nails that are made of plastic really do look that way. Talons are never pretty, except on birds. Trust me, what works for Barbara Striesand will not work for you. So what should you do? As makeup artist, Elke Von Freudenberg, points out in her blog, OPI has the best nail polish around. Elke, I love "Nail Envy" too!
2. Tendrils - No, I'm not talking about loose curls that fall naturally from your updo. I'm talking about hairsprayed barrel curls on each side of your head. Yikes, yikes, yikes. Jump out of your stylist's chair and run away screaming if he/she suggests this look. I'm impressed with the hairstyle gallery at WeddingChannel.com.
3. Tanorexia - The Urban Dictionary defines tanorexia as "A disease like anorexia. No matter how tan a person is, they never think they are tan enough." So WHY do so many brides feel that being really tan equals being really beautiful? (Ok, I admit a very natural glow is nice, but there is a definite line between "healthy" and Oompa Loompa orange.) Being too tan (and too thin, for that matter) looks especially horrible on brides in white/ivory. Who are you kidding? When you are several shades darker than your normal skintone, then you have gone too far. You'll look greasy and leathery in your photographs a la Donatella Versace...
4. Matching Hairstyles for the Bridesmaids - Your bridesmaids are individuals and they should be treated as such. No one appreciates being told how to wear their hair. Your bridal party is comprised of your friends and family, not your soldiers (or your backup dancers). One french twist does not suit all. Besides, it's very boring (and again, very eighties). If your bridesmaids are looking for hairstyle ideas, Jane magazine suggests headbands. We love them too!
5. Lipstick that Matches Your Bouquet - Ick. Your makeup should match your skintone, not your flowers. It just looks silly. Wear the right lipstick shade for your skintone. If you need some advice, check out one of my favorite blogs/podcasts, Lip Gloss & Laptops.
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