Product of the Week: Green Corrector

Your wedding is a few months away and while you have been going to get facials,  you still can't get rid of your acne. Or if you are like me you sometimes you can get a bit of redness in your face. Please don't stress! Your makeup artist will be able to correct the redness on your face.  If you have acne at your trial you will be able to get an idea of the coverage. Trained and certified make-up artists understand the importance of having natural and even looking skin.

The Makeup Forever brand is a favorite! You can find it at Sephora or online. If spending around $32 is too much, look for the L'oreal version, for $13 at Target. I use the both of these brands on my brides all the time. Before you put foundation or concealer on,  you want to take a foundation brush and lightly go over the areas that are red on your face with the green corrector. Next, put on your foundation and be sure to blend in the areas where you have previously used the corrector. If at this point you can still see acne, take a concealer and cover those areas. Although it won't get rid of that annoying acne, it will give the illusion that you don't have problem skin. 

 xoxo, Lindsay

photo from: sephora.com

photo from: target.com

Real Weddings: Hallie, Kerry, Trish, Heather and Rebecca

Hallie

 Kerry

Trish 

Kasey Caruthers Photography

Heather

I was really happy with my hair and so were the bridesmaids! Thanks for making it an extra-special day--you were a wonderful calm and upbeat start to a hectic day of wedding stuff. :)

  Rebecca

What a better way to end the big day than saying THANK YOU in a mud covered gown! Looks like this bride and groom had a blast! Happy Tuesday! Ashley

Mondays with Mindy: Secrets of a Hairstylist

The end of summer is depressing in so many ways. Shorter days, colder nights, giving up your boyfriend to FOUR fantasy football leagues!  But the thing I can help you with is dried-out, thirsty hair. Summer can take a major toll on your hair. So here are 5 tricks to quench your locks.

1. Use a moisturizing or hydrating shampoo and conditioner. If you think this will weigh down your hair, try using them a couple times a week to start. I am always a big fan of switching up shampoos and conditioners. Variety is the spice of life, why leave your hair out of the all the fun?
2. Remember, conditioners alone will not cure your hair of damage. The only way to rid your hair of damage is to literally cut the damage off. That’s not to say conditioners aren’t worth the expense. Conditioner minimizes the damage done, restores shine and manageability to dry brittle hair, and adds strength to hair until damaged hair grows long enough to be cut off. So in other words, it's not a cure, but rather a preventative way to help protect the damaged hair from any further damage.
3. In the shower, shampoo your hair and rinse completely.  Wring out the excess water from your hair. If its extra dry, you can even hold your head out of the shower and towel dry your hair. It’s really important to get the surplus of water out of your hair. Think of your hair as a sponge. If water is filling the hair strand, there is less room for the conditioner to penetrate into the hair. Add a small palm full of conditioner to the strands of your hair. Using a wide-tooth comb, comb the conditioner through. Leave it in throughout the duration of your shower. I’ll usually do this before shaving and/or buffing the soles of my feet in the shower. Basically the longer you leave the conditioner in, the better.
4. For crazy dehydrated hair, follow the directions above but pile your hair on top of your head (do not clip) and put a shower cap on. Get out of the shower and leave the conditioner in your hair for a longer period of time. You can even vacuum, get the kids ready for school, do the dishes, or do a 30 minute light cardio routine. You don’t want to sweat, but if your internal temperature rises, so does your scalp inside the shower cap. Heat opens up the cuticle (think of shingles on a roof) and allows the ingredients of the conditioner to really get in there and do their job. Once ready, rinse out. 
5. Rinse your hair with cool water. Contrary to heat, the cool water closes the cuticle. When the cuticle is closed, light reflects off each strand giving the illusion of shiny hair.

Even though summer is over, at least you'll have beautiful, moisturized hair to help you through the Fall!

XOXO Mindy

Real Wedding: Catherine and Ingrid

 

Catherine's wedding photos above by Bella Photos. 

Ingrid's wedding photos below by Rodney Bailey 

Real Weddings

It is a true honor to share with our readers our real brides! Enjoy these gorgeous photos of our past brides Diane, Jamie,  Nicole and Sherry. Stay tuned for Real Wedding week. We have even more gorgeous weddings to share with you!

 

 

Jamie's wedding photos Dani-Leigh Photography