Joy of Being a Bride at Dex October 28, 2009

Who says your bridal affairs need to be boring.   We got together with two of our newest brides  Joy and Sonia whom are planning their nuptials.   Joy made it clear she wanted it to be fun and trendy for her and her friends.  So we suggested hosting a Bridal Beauty soiree, invite some of your dearest friends and the  the men are welcome to attend, bar would defintely keep them busy.

So there you have it we called in some of our friends to help them celebrate:

Jane wilson Marquis on dress duty

Holly Slayton on headpieces

Nicole Jones on hair

Felicia Benson Walker on makeup with Dex Beauty Team

Dawn Sterling on Manicure Duty with the m2m damorejon Team

The was a hit for all in attendance.  everyone got a chance to enjoy a service, food and great conversation.  This may be the start  of a regular event for all our readers, stay tuned.

The Perfect Pout: Scott Barnes August 18, 2009

Scott Barnes Lip Suede in “Sabrina”

 

Nervous about going red? After years (well maybe not quite) of debating we finally happened upon the PERFECT red lip color. This matte lipstick by Scott Barnes creates the perfect color with a rich and bright red, inspired by the cinematic classic “Sabrina”. The best part? This color works well on both light AND dark skin. No more being afraid of red, its now your friend 

The Best Brows in the Room… August 18, 2009

Walking down Broadway between 62nd & 63rd I walked into a small slice of VIP treatment. Today I paid a visit to Lilibeth, an eyebrow salon specializing in the detailed shaping of the brow, tailored to each individuals clients facial structure.  I had the fortunate opportunity of being worked on by the owner Lilibeth herself and was welcomed with an amazing degree of hospitality. 

I spent the next 30-minutes not only getting my brows shaped but also getting a step-by-step tutorial on not only the technique used to shape my brows but also on how to maintain them myself. As I watched in a handheld mirror Lilibeth shaped, shadowed, highlighted, filled-in and set the color in my brow, creating a shape I never imagined yet matched my face perfectly. Better yet!? I left with my very own shaping tool, which each customer receives after their personalized service so that I could maintain my shape at home. 

The magic wand? 

Lilibeth’s advanced eyebrow shaper. The convenient little tool trims eyebrow hairs and exfoliates skin at the same time. Its so gentle and precise you can use it all over your face and won’t have to worry about making frequent trips to get those brows done. Great for girls (like me!) who tend to get lots of growth back after only a week.

The result: Custom brows that fit and enhanced MY face, natural arch and brow shape!

 

New bride looking to look perfect on that special day? Make sure every detail is tended to, including those tricky hairs above your eyes. Lilibeth gets brides often who are just as impressed with her work as I was. You will be too, I promise

 

Want a free consultation or to find out more? Visit www.lilibethbeautifulbrows.com 

A Gift to Cherish August 10, 2009

Wedding can be both fun and financially taxing, especially in this economy.  But it doesn’t have to be if you plan correctly.   WBM took the liberty of tracking some of our favorite companies and some of their greatest products they have to offer as gifts to your wedding party.

Giving should not be a burden nor a financial strain on your pocket.  But giving should not be done half heartily either.   A gift should be something useful to its recipients.  How many toasters can one get, or vases, dish sets, and so on.   But personal items given like perfume should also be given with care as each person has a difference scent of smell and style.

The internet is a powerful tool when it comes to getting great ideas and products.   Some finds that we have used and would highly recommend as gifts.

Dermona,  beautifully packaged gold gift box filled with the secrets of traditional Korean herbal medicine.  Skin Vitalizer, Essence Nutrition, Herbal Cream, and Wrinkle & White Cream.   This beau amazing set of products not only work well for my sensitive skin but  are small enough to pass through custom when traveling I found.  www.worldica.com or www.worldcamail.com.

Champagne Key, what a practical gift.  This great household item is great for exactly what it says opening up your Champagne bottle.  No more threat of taking your eye or one of your guests.  This elegant piece of hardware is quite beautiful and very well packaged.  www.cheftools.comor www.rsvp-intl.com

Party Survival Kit, this mini kit is great for brides who are preparing gift bags for their traveling guests.  It comes fully equipped with basic essentials shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion. On their site you can be selective of the kind of gift set you want to purchase.  www.korress.com

Choclatique- Chocolates out of the box, make great wedding favors for those who are lovers of Chocolate.  This small treat designed in a small replica of a wedding cake is a big hit to satisfy your sweat tooth.

Closetry- this company is headed by the ever so fabulous Mark-Alan Harmon, visit www.closetry.com and see so many great gift  ideas from closet hangers, paper, shoe stuffers  to suit your every needs.

There is really happiness in both giving and receiving with those great finds and you don’t have to break your bank to do so.

Champagne Key

Draw sachets by Closetry

Choclatique

Party Survival Kit

Dermona

Home Beauty Picks- Spa -At- Home August 5, 2009

In this state of the economy it may not be possible for one to go to a spa and get the full treatment. But there are things that can be done at home that can be a great substitute.

The concept behind the spa retreat is to provide a relaxing environment that rejuvenate in a stress free environment.

Carrie Reinagel, Spa Director at the Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard, a favorite retreat for celebrities, offers her “Spa-at-Home” suggestions for simple things that anyone can do to create a healthier and calming spa-like environment at home.

Carrie’s Top 10 Tips on How to Bring the Spa Home:

* Create a sacred altar space that speaks to you with items you find lovely—candles, bamboo, images of people you love, stones, shells, crystals, flowers.

* Store a foot massager and microwavable neck wrap under the coffee table—pull them out when you are watching TV.

* Working with the earth and seeing plants grow grounds you and reconnects you to the cyclical nature of life. Plant a windowsill herb garden, or a few vegetables.

* Learn and do simple self massage of hands, arms, and neck while you watch TV or stand in line.

* Go for a short walk each day or participate in a 10 minute workout tape or yoga tape.

* Once a week, allow one hour for an uninterrupted bath, full body dry brushing (keeps skin soft without lotion), hair mask, face mask, foot scrub, and nail polish change.

* Take time to do whatever you need to feel sexy and beautiful. If your hair is oily, sprinkle some baby powder on the roots which absorbs oil and make hair feel new. Spritz body with a toner or perfume.

* Make bedtime a ritual for nurturing your spirit. This is a great opportunity to re-center with self affirming rituals and comforting personal items such as silky pajamas, a good pillow and pillow spray.

* Keep baby wipes and homemade peppermint foot lotion by your bed so you can clean and massage your feet. Then, elevate your legs on a pillow while you read a soothing novel or meditate.

* Use a guided visualization or meditation tape to clear and focus the mind.

For more of Carrie’s tips go to: http://www.luxehotelsunsetblvd.com/spa.php
*Luxe Spa is managed by Be Well, Inc. www.thankyouandbewell.com

But for those who don’t mind spending the cash please don’t hesitate about indulging at Luxe Spa.

ABOUT THE LUXE HOTEL SUNSET BOULEVARD
The Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard, a member of Luxe Worldwide Hotels, is an urban retreat located on seven acres of lush, pristine property perfectly perched at the intersection of Brentwood and Bel Air. With 160 spacious non-smoking guest rooms and suites, complimentary wireless Internet, an outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis court, fitness suite, Zen-inspired Spa, On Sunset Restaurant, and the Luxe Lounge, this pet-friendly hotel is just 12 miles from LAX Airport and the perfect choice for business or pleasure stays in Los Angeles.

Luxe Hotel Sunset Blvd. is located at 11461 Sunset Blvd. in Los Angeles.
For reservations or additional information call (310) 476-6571, e-mail: sunset@luxehotels.com, or visit the website: www.luxehotelsunsetblvd.co

Above we found some of our own at home products we love and want to suggest you through in your beauty bags. Shampoo and deep conditioner by Mixed Chicks’, Body wash by Georgianne’ Skin Treats International, Face cleanser Enchant- MF Mild Foam Cleanser by ICA, or you may want to try Avene Soap-free facial gel cleanser, Mask with Ren Clean Skincare-Multi-Mineral Detoxifying Facial Mask, after you step out of your shower finalize your routine moisturize your skin with Malie Kauai body cream. Now your ready for your hair regine, pull out your ConAir Blow dry and brush, we like to give the hair a little help with regaining its shine by using Rusk- Gleam, for that extra dry hair Palmers makes Olive Oil Formula with Vitamin E, Sheen Spray.  No spa service won’t be complete without a manicure and one of our leading products is Sally Hanson.

World Bride Magazine Pays Respect to Model Naomi Sims… August 4, 2009

In an unfortunate turn of events former Super Model Naomi SIms passed away at the age of 61. According to the Examiner:

She was born in Mississippi and grew up as a foster child in Pittsburgh. Sims modeled in the late 1960s, and according to her Web site, appeared on the cover of ‘Life’ magazine in 1969. 

She mingled with the likes of Salvador Dali and Andy Warhol, but in 1976 focused on a line of beauty products for African American women called the Naomi Sims Collection. She has also written five books on health, beauty, and success for the African American woman.

World Bride Magazine sends our condolences to her family, friends and fans. 

This time, Nail it! July 29, 2009

 

So I absolutely LIVE by M2M by DamoreJon nail polish. Its honestly the only kind I use and this time around I had the luxury of getting my first manicure from celebrity manicurist, owner and creator of M2M Myrdith Leon-McCormack. Her work has graced the pages and covers of Vogue, Essence and so many more, not to mention she has a contract with Ford. To say the least I was honored! If you haven’t tried the M2M collection, get ready to indulge in your new obsession. Amazing, rich colors that last!

 

While the polish is amazing and the manicure experience was thrillng, the results were absolutely fab! I wanted a look with both gold and nude, luckily for me I had an absolute artist create a masterpiece on  my fingertips for a look I absolutely ADORE! I’ve been smiling since the first stroke of paint! 

Spice up your manicure! With summer going strong, this is the perfect time to mix fun brights, pastels and neutrals for nails that work for day and night and that you’ll love looking at all day long. Can’t decide which color you’d like for your next manicure? You don’t have to choose! With the help of a GREAT manicurist you can find a clever way to wear more than one of your favorite nail lacquers even on your special day.

 

Signing off…

 

Christa

 

The Loving Touch July 28, 2009

On your wedding day you can expect to be touching everyone that comes your way. Either you will be shaking hands or someone is bound to want to see your rings. It is unavoidable.

So your hands must definitely look its best. How do you go about accomplishing that great manicure look? Kiss products has for years been creating do it yourself stick on tips for years.
Besides the artificial temporary nails they have both a full manicure and pedicure professional personalized kits.

For those who have been keeping up with the news sanitizing should be priority when it comes to any public service. In addition to having your own manicure kit carrying your hand sanitizer is a must. Our favorite hand sanitizer is Purell. They come in all sizes for your every use. Travel size, home size and refillable family size. Health first.

Beauty tips are just a touch away.

Fresh out of my little bag of tricks…. July 23, 2009

So I tend to have both oily and sensitive skin, not the greatest combination for long summer days in New York City. Just when I started to reach my ultimate boiling point and my stress factor went way up I remembered a tried and true favorite of mine that had cleaned up messy breakouts before and had been recommended to me by my former dermatologist many times, Purpose Gentle Cleansing Bar. Its the perfect cleanser for sensitive dolls because its soap-free, non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic, ultra gentle and smells fresh. Its an effective step of a daily facial regimen and its actually quite cheap!

 

Purpose Gentle Cleansing Bar  6.0 oz $3.99 (CVS pharmacy)

 

I picked a bar up on my journey home today and lathered the cleanser onto my face and removed any dead skin and residue there was with a light exfoliating glove as soon as I got home. I must say my skin feels cleaner and looks smoother already. 

 

Christa

Things we love: Absolute Shine Brilliance! July 23, 2009

 

 

We at World Bride know how important it is for a bride-to-be to have perfect hair not only on her big day but for all of the important days leading up to it, the dress fittings, the bridal shower, the bachelorette party, the rehearsal dinner and so many more. I’ve been searching high and low for a product that gives great shine but allows me to keep my volume after a fresh blowout or roller set and I’ve found the PERFECT fix!

 

 

 

Bumble and Bumble BB. Shine $35.00

 

 

 

After arriving home from the salon I searched high and low for something that would give my  thick double-processed  hair the perfect shine. After falling head over heels with the packaging and reading a line or two just long enough to see how far away I should hold the spray (lets face it, the package had already had me at hello) I applied the light mist all over my mane. The result? Smooth locks with a brilliant shine and I still had the volume that I live for You can too! Top off your perfect bouffant, your luxurious spirals or even your bone straight strands with this magic in a bottle. Not only does it do the trick immediately, the package doesn’t look too bad hanging around your bathroom either