Wedding Trends 2013

Since 2013 is here and wedding season is coming into full swing, lets talk about the trends you’ll be seeing a lot of this year. From vintage and retro inspired dresses (think lace, patterns and peplums that nod to the 40’s) to jazz-age glamour (think Great Gatsby inspired beading, fringe, and tiers of texture) this year is looking very fashionable! Throw in some gorgeous bridal beauty trends (like top knot, structured, buns) mixed with the fun fashionable boho-chic décor trends (like mint green and chevron patterns) and you’ve got some incredibly fashionable styling trends to choose from!

Vintage and boho-chic not only transcend fashion but to hair and makeup trends as well! We’ll be seeing lots of more structured buns like top knot buns as well as the romantic up-do’s. What we wont be seeing much of this year are veils! Replacing the veils are some fabulous hair accessories trends like beading and feathers, even the bohemian flower crown is making a come-back!

Similar and complimentary trends can be seen with makeup as well. Soft and subdued makeup looks are going to be trending this bridal season, especially in the spring! We’ll see smooth, flawless, bronzed skin, and makeup that features the most beautiful characteristics of each bride!

2013 brings a new twist to the no makeup-makeup look. Emphasis is put on the skin so that the skin appears flawless yet also appears to be bare and lightly bronzed. The idea is to bring out your best facial features with light contouring. Colors are natural and warm with the entire face appearing to be wearing little or no makeup at all. This look is recommended for modern brides with good skin and bone structure or brides who often wear little to no makeup on a daily basis.

Following the vintage/retro trends, we’ll also continue to see winged-eyeliner and pops of color on the lips for spring. This 2013 bridal makeup trend is all about concentrating on just one feature on the face. So, if you have beautiful eyes then show them off but remember to keep the rest of the face subtle with light nude lips and just barely there blush. If you've been blessed with gorgeous full lips then show them off instead! This look is recommended for brides who like to wear makeup but want to keep their look modern.

2013 is looking to be one of the most fashionable years ever for brides! Whatever your style is, there is sure to be a fashionable wedding trend to fall in love with. Whether you’re a classic or adventurous bride there are plenty of stylish trends to fit your needs this 2013!

XOXO,

Lisa Teller | Makeup Artist

www.lisateller.com

Photo Credits:

The Knot Magazine

Vogue Bridal

Bridesmagazine.com

Greenweddingshoes.com

Shefinds.com
Polka Dot Bride - The Australian Wedding Blog

iGlow. Glowing Skin anyone?

iGlow.

Winter blues got you down? We all know how harsh winter can be to our skin, hair, nails, etc. and I dont know about you, but I'm dying for some sun, warm weather, and that natural glow summer gives you! Unless you're heading off to a tropical island, the rest of us have to deal with side effects of harsh winter weather.

Now let's get glowing..

First you need to shed all those dead skin cells! Gross right? Well then lets get them off of your face. Use a mild scrub, I like The Body Shop's Seaweed cleansing exfoliator. If you dont have any sort of scrub make your own! Use a little sugar, lemon juice, a little Argan oil if you have some on hand, and cleanser. Now massage your skin gently. :)

Now mix 3 TBSP of baking soda with 1 TBSP of water to make a paste/mask. Spread the mixture evenly over your face in circular motions and marinate on the couch for 5 mins. Rinse completely to reveal your gorgeous glowing skin! Don't forget to moisturize after!

XOXOX

Lisa Teller | Makeup Artist

www.lisateller.com

Do you clean your makeup brushes?

You use them everyday but how often do you clean them?
I've found that many people skip the cleaning or rarely clean their makeup brushes. This WILL change by the time you finish reading this blog. I'm going to talk about why you should clean your brushes, how to clean your brushes, and how often you should clean them. You'll practically be a pro!

Why do I need to clean my brushes?
It's SO important to clean your brushes, I cant even begin to stress this enough. Your face has natural oils which can get mixed with nasty bacterias. The brushes become a breeding ground for bacteria. Not only are you spreading that on your face, but you are also dipping it into your makeup and spreading the bacteria to your makeup. If you have acne, this will make it worse. You are spreading the bacteria from your pimples across the rest of your face causing the bacteria and pimples to spread!

So how do I clean them?
There are several ways to do this, and a few steps.
Cleaning and sanitizing
Many makeup companies like MAC make brush cleansers which work well. But if you dont want to spend the money there are alternative methods.

You can use baby shampoo and rubbing alcohol(or as they say in the UK, surgical spirits!)
1. Gently wet the brushes, BUT try your best to not get the metal part of the brushes wet. When the brush hairs that are bound in the metal part get wet they have a hard time drying and can eventually get mildew. This proves to be VERY difficult, and I have yet to find a better way. Just do the best you can, you'll eventually need to replace your brush set anyways.
2. Put a pea sized drop of baby shampoo, or any other mild shampoo, or use a brush cleanser, in your palm and gently swirl your brushes in your hand. Then rinse. Repeat if necessary until no color comes out. (You'll be surprised by what colors will be in your sink!)
3. I would suggest buying a small or travel sized spray bottle and put your rubbing alcohol in it. Mist each of your brushes with the rubbing alcohol and then lay your brushes flat to dry.

How often should I clean my brushes?
I suggest at least every 2 weeks(twice a month) or more often if you have acne. You can use your rubbing alcohol sanitizing spray everyday to keep the bacteria from spreading!
You can also use the sanitizing spray on your makeup! One or two sprays on your eyeshadows, palettes, blush, compacts, almost everything will help sanitize your makeup as well!

Hope this has been informative and that you will clean your brushes from now on! Happy cleaning!

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The right shade of RED LIPSTICK for you!

Red lipstick is a classic staple that should be in everyones makeup bag! But how do you know which SHADE of RED is best for you and your skin tone? And believe me is makes a HUGE difference.

Knowing which shade of red is best for your Skin Tone is KEY:

Fair Skin: Should lean more towards a coral-y red or any red color with orange and pink undertones work really well.
Medium Skin: Has the most red options! Anything from true red and pinky to cranberry undertones will compliment your skins warm undertones
Dark Skin: Look best in red lips with berry colored undertones. Try a burgundy or warm brick red color but make sure not to go too bright!

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Say Hello to Shellac nails!

One of the newest nail trends gaining momentum in 2011 is Shellac Nails. Ever heard of them?

Not a fan of regular manicures, but don’t want to ruin your nails with acrylics or gel nails? You might be saying Shellac, hmm what is this exactly? Shellac is a cross between gel nails and traditional nail polish. It gets applied like regular nail polish, but dries like a gel. Shellac gives your manicure a little more stability than the usual manicure, allowing it to last longer.

Shellac manicures take slightly more time because after each coat you have to put your hand under UV light. You are not getting as much UV light as you do with gels or acrylics. It is totally worth the few extra minutes, because immediately after you take your hand out of the UV light for the last time, your manicure is completely dry. Unfortunately, you can only receive a Shellac manicure at a salon; you cannot do it yourself from home. Salons everywhere are starting to offer this service. It is about 50% more in price, but will last twice as long as your regular manicure(anywhere from 2-3 weeks without chipping!)

BEWARE: You nails will grow out and cutucles will probably start showing around the 2 week mark depending on how fast your nails grow. You will also need to go back into the salon on order to have them removed as its is pretty difficult to do yourself

Right now, there are still a limited number of colors: shades of pink, red and brown. When I went in I decided that with fall fast approaching I would do one more last BRIGHT color and opted for hot pink! Next time I go back in, I'll be doing French Shellac.

My Thoughts:
So far, I'm really loving the shellac! My nails feel very durable and I even got a cute little design on one finger on each hand! I love that it feels like gel nails but without having to having to ruin your nails! So far, I feel thats its very worth the price, especially if you're into acylic or gel nails!