Joy: Our Wedding – Getting Ready!
Written by Sara on August 24, 2010 – 11:37 am -
After a busy morning of hair appointments and picking up our bouquets, my maid of honor Kristen and I finally arrived at Augustana College to start getting ready! My bridesmaids met us in what we affectionately called our “Getting Ready Room,” which actually was the make-up room that the theatre cast uses before each show. Full of mirrors and lights, the room was perfect for a bunch of girls getting beautiful!
So, as Kristen wrote furiously, finishing her maid of honor speech…
My new sister-in-law Larissa was my make-up artist extraordinaire!
My hair needed a few more bobby pins…
And just like that, my make-up was done! Larissa used mostly Bare Minerals products, as well as some Loreal and Maybelline eyeshadow and mascara to finish off the look. Larissa and I had two make-up trials before the big day to get the look exactly right – I’ve never felt so beautiful!
My Mom arrived at Augustana with my gown, and it was almost time to get dressed!
While we girls were getting beautified, the boys were getting ready across campus!
Stay tuned…the dress reveal is coming up next!
[All photos by the splendid talent behind Creative Kindling]
Tags: Bare Minerals, DIY wedding day make-up, Loreal, make-up, Maybelline, wedding day make-up, Wedding Recap
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Our Wedding: Girls Getaway!
Written by Sara on April 20, 2010 – 9:00 am -
My lovely sister-in-law Larissa and I had a lovely girls weekend in Minneapolis this past weekend! We drove up to the Cities on Saturday morning, and hit up the Medford Outlet Mall on the way up.
My goals for this trip: A) purchase make-up and perfume to wear on my wedding day, B) find two dresses, one to wear for the rehearsal dinner and one to wear for the gift-opening brunch, and C) find socks for my groom and his guys.
I am so excited to say that I accomplished all of these goals! Larissa and I had a blast working our way through Sephora, a lovely beauty store where I purchased Bare Minerals! I am SO excited to finally have make-up that makes me feel wonderful.
I found a few super cute dresses at H&M, although I am not sure which one I will end up wearing for the rehearsal dinner. I also found a super cute green dress at American Eagle to wear for the gift-opening; it will look adorable with a jean jacket and sandals.
Last, Larissa and I found the most perfect socks for our guys at Express. They are grey and yellow argyle, and they are WONDERFUL!
It was a quick trip, but so, so relaxing; I needed some girl time!
How are you keeping your sanity while planning your wedding?
[Photo of me (left), my sister-in-law Larissa, and my mother-in-law Nachole ... beautiful ladies!]
Tags: American Eagle, Bare Minerals, H&M, Mall of America, Medford Outlet Mall, Minneapolis
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Our Wedding: Make-Up Trial!
Written by Sara on March 30, 2010 – 9:00 am -
Me, all beautified
My future sister-in-law Larissa is one gorgeous girl. She has a knack for styling her hair just right, and for making her face look so flawless after applying make-up.
Therefore, it wasn’t difficult at all for me to select someone to help me with my make-up on my wedding day. So, a few weeks ago, I spent a few hours over at Larissa’s home working on the perfect wedding day beauty plan.
While many of my friends have used (and fallen in love with) Bare Minerals make-up, after trying it for the first time a few months ago at an area salon and spa, I wasn’t impressed. However, after one make-up trial with Larissa, I was officially a Bare Minerals convert.
Here’s a breakdown of the Bare Minerals products that Larissa used to achieve my bridal look:
-Skin Rever-Upper (moisturizer)
-Get Started Kit in Fair (foundation)
-”A Little Sun” (bronzer)
-”First Class” (blush), found in the Get Started: Eyes, Cheeks & Lips Kit
-Lip gloss, found in Get Started: Eyes, Cheeks & Lips Kit
-Eye Highlight, found in Get Started: Eyes, Cheeks & Lips Kit
-”Smoked Clay” eye color, found in smoky eye kit
Happy Tuesday!
Tags: Bare Minerals, DIY wedding make-up, wedding day beauty
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