TRAVERSE CITY RECORD-EAGLE THE WEDDING PLANNER 2005 19 Put your best face on your wedding day BY L.E. KLEIN element that needs time don’t forget that your dress tips from www.wed- der will set your look and Copley News Service and planning to get right. If is fitted months in advance. dingchannel.com: fight shine. you’re considering dramatic If you’re set on dropping a äDon’t rush the process: äUse waterproof mascara With guest lists, menu changes in color or cut, try size, do it well before final Give time to and apply only to your top changes and other last- them out at least three or alterations are due on your soak into your skin before lashes if you expect to minute details, the months four months before your dress. There are plenty of applying makeup — 20 min- unleash the waterworks. just before a wedding can wedding day so you have other things to stress about. utes or more. äUse a lip stain for long- find a bride frazzled and time to correct any mis- A few weeks before your äOil-based lasting color, and apply over preoccupied. But don’t for- takes. Give yourself a few wedding, confirm all and foundations will last a layer of . get that all eyes on that spe- months to check out new appointments for hair, longer and resist tears and Relax. Remember, every cial day will be on one thing hairstylists and make sure makeup and body care. liquids better. bride is beautiful! — the bride’s face. you are comfortable with Make sure your hair is äA final coating of pow- Procrastination and poor your choice. healthy and ready for the planning can lead to the Time is ticking away. With final . Keep up bride’s stress showing clear- a month to go, consider your exercise and healthy ly — in blotches, acne or these steps: eating. sloppy makeup. So make äFace: Now is the time to Now the wedding is only 24 sure to plan ahead and set get your first , and hours away, and your beau- up a workable prewedding work on refining your make- ty routine should be prac- beauty routine, experts say. up with makeovers from dif- ticed and painless. Don’t try That doesn’t mean a facial ferent salons or stores. anything new and radical — the day before you walk Think about and stick to products and people down the aisle. In fact, skin- eyebrow shaping. Whiten that you trust. care specialists advise your teeth with strips, den- äBurnish your skin with a against doing anything trau- tal treatments or special gentle scrub. matic to your delicate facial toothpastes. äPack a small bag with skin that close to a big äTans: Experiment with and other beauty event. Instead, start working self-tanners or a tanning first aid to bring with you to on your face at least two salon. the ceremony. months in advance. äHair: Try out your hair- äGet lots of rest and drink You may even want to style with your veil or head- plenty of water. schedule a meeting with a piece, plus your makeup. On the actual wedding day, dermatologist as soon as Does the whole look work? your makeup will need to you get engaged to zap bro- Does your hairstyle harmo- last with minimal touch-ups, ken blood vessels on your nize with your makeup and and survive lots of kisses, face or work on clearing up dress? tears and toasts. Make your chronic acne or other prob- äBody: Get into a routine look last with these simple lems. of exfoliating and moisturiz- Another face-saver is exer- ing any body parts that will cise — it will tone and tight- be visible on the big day. en and improve skin tone. A small part of your Wedding Vow, Make appointments for biki- Not to mention toning up ni waxing, and A big part of your edding ay your exposed arms and W D . • Weddings other body parts. If you’re äBonding: Plan a day of • Anniversaries not exercising already, join beauty or a spa outing with • Special Occasions a gym and get moving. your bridesmaids. Have fun, With your wedding still a but also use the opportunity few months off, choose a to try out new looks or beau- makeup artist or salon and • Full Service • Tuxedo Rental ty products. Boutique try out your wedding-day äDiet: Work on your diet • Huge Grown • Prom Dresses look. Be frank about your Selection to make sure both hair and needs and expectations. If skin are getting the nutri- you want a natural look or ents they need to look their certain features highlight- best. ed, work with the makeup Although a bride’s face To Have & To Hold artist now to make sure and hair are spotlighted, Bridal Boutique & Formal Wear you’re getting your message don’t neglect the other parts Jim Ellis 516 East Front St. - Traverse City across. Test your look under br 1/16.782875 of your body. Many brides bright light or with practice 231.922.9333 rush to lose weight right photographs. (231) 275-4600 www.tohaveandtoholdtc.com before their weddings. But [email protected] Hair is another crucial 1/16-782775-BR photo courtesy of Trudy Holtz, Crooked Creek Ranch