FACE JUNKY - DIY BRIDES NEED A MAKEOVER TOO

 Eileen, "Oooh La La! We are so excited to tell ya'll about our fabulous time at FACE JUNKY in downtown Perrysburg, OH! Jenelle and I were pampered with champagne and makeovers, prepping for our night watching the Oscars. I must say, I definitely felt like a star!"

If you're a bride, it's easy to let makeup take the back-seat in your wedding budget; especially all our fabulous DIY brides. Maybe you think you can save other ways or makeup just isn't on the priority-list. Girls, we all want to look beautiful - it's your wedding day and the one day you SHOULD look like diva! So indulge a little bit! You can still be natural and stunning!

Something that brides may not know about either, is that the quality of your makeup shows in your pictures. Cheaper products are not going to have the pigmentation or color contrast that you need to show-off your natural beauty. There's a reason all actors wear make-up for the camera. It's important that on your wedding day you use a good quality makeup brand (and I'm not talking CoverGirl) to show off your amazing features, like making your eyes POP or showing off those perfect cheekbones! I'll let our pro, Jenelle take it from here. ;)

Jenelle, We had a blast with our time at Face Junky. From being with friendly upbeat workers, to staring at all of the unique products and makeup. They have so many great ideas for gifts too! I even bought my pups some "Pooch-Pouri" and I absolutely love it! 

I love the idea of supporting local businesses, and this cute little boutique is the first of its kind around here. If you live in this area, and haven't been there, you gotta go!

But like Eileen said, makeup is a must for your wedding. As a bride I would highly recommend a full run-through with your artist before hand just like you would for your hair. #1 Because you want to make sure the you and your artist are on the same page, and #2 well.. just get some more pampering in before your big day! 

Let's take a look at what we did while we were at Face Junky!

Meet Dara! Dara was such a beautiful and bubbly hostess! She made us feel welcome right away at FACE JUNKY, by offering us champagne and getting our makeovers started!

Carl Was QUITE the professional! He had the most upbeat and suave personality!

Before and After shots! I LOVED my makeover! Carl gave me subtle smokey eyes, with a trail of bold bronze glitter liner above my eyelids. He added a bronzer along my cheekbones and finished off the look with a vampire berry lipstick; I felt HOT!

 

Yes, there might be something wrong with this picture. 

This is Jenelle WITHOUT makeup. Stunning!

Dara spent a lot of time perfecting the look of a bold dark smokey eye. She used the "Diva Eyes" Palette from Eve Pearl with a Julie Hewett "Gia" Eyeliner. She used a natural Rose Cream blush, so that it would stay on all night. For my lips, we decided to go with a nude lip, so not to over power my dark eye look. For this we cocktailed two colors together to get the exact look we wanted. We mixed Julie Hewett "Sophia" and "Tish".  I Loved seeing Dara's technique and didn't want to take my makeup off that night! 

 

  

There is a reason women love having a man do their makeup. Carl is quite the professional and I must say with 15 years experience! I was taken aback at his knowledge and definitely felt assured, because I was in good hands for a professional makeover!

 

  

Brides, if we could recommend one product, we suggest 

THE BRIDESSENTIALS EMERGENCY KIT!

They are the same company that makes the "Mini-Mergency Kit" We have in our giveaway!

 

 I went for a dramatic look and tried dark lipstick for the first time, Jenelle went with a Sultry Smokey look; both of us left feeling pumped and gorgeous!

 We would love to THANK Debbie, the owner of FACE JUNKY, and all the artists for having us - we look forward to visiting in the future!

DIY At Home Remedies

We pride our blog on helping the DIY Bride, on a budget. We were both brides once, and want to pass on tips and tricks to stay in your budget. Maybe you can't afford a facial or manicure before you wedding, or just want to feel pampered after your wedding for fun! I was wandering through the Library in our town a few weeks ago, and stumbled upon a neat book, called "Supermarket Spa" by Joey Greene. This book really opened my eyes to what things we already have laying around our houses, that we can use the pamper ourselves! Let's face it, we women love some pampering! So, I wanted to share some of the best parts of this book I found, that you can use for your wedding day, or any other time!

If your feeling stressed or tired, and your eyes look it- then try out this tip!

"Soothe your tired eyes by immersing 2 Lipton Tea Bags in warm water, squeezing out the excess moisture and placing them over closed eyes for twenty minutes. The Tannin found in tea will reduce puffiness and revitalize tired eyes."

If stress keeps you up at night (especially the night before your wedding day..)- check this out

"Swallow one tea spoon of honey right before bedtime. Honey acts as a sedative to your nervous system- usually within an hour."

To exfoliate and brighten your skin- Try this mask!

"Unless your are allergic to aspirin, Grind six Aspirin into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle.  Add just enough water to make a thin paste, dampen your face, and gently massage into skin, avoiding your eyes. The Salicylic Acid in the aspirin exfoliates dead skin cells. Rinse clean with warm water."

To Moisturize your skin- Use this shocking mask!

"For an invigorating and moisturizing facial, cover your face in Cool Whip, wait 20 minutes, then wash with clean and warm water, followed by cold water. The coconut and palm kernel oils in Cool Whip moisturize and and soothe the skin."

If your struggle with acne, or just have a couple stress pimples- Try these ideas!

"Mix one tsp. Arm & Hammer Baking Soda with enough water to make a paste. Put a small dab on any blemish and let it dry. The baking soda absorbs oil and dries the blemish."

I've done this one, and it works for me!- "Apply a dab of Colgate regular flavor toothpaste (not get) on the pimple. The calcium carbonate in toothpaste dries up the pimples quickly and the glycerin soothes the skin. Just be sure to use the regular flavor,- not the tartar control, which contains harsher chemicals."

" Apply a dab of Aloe Vera Gel to reddened blemishes to tame the redness. The soothing gel made from aloe vera is soothing and promotes healing."


For at home manicures and pedicures- You might like these little tips!
"Moisturize your cuticles by applying a thin coat of crisco vegetable shortening."


" Soften cuticles by soaking your fingertips or toes in small bowl filled with vinegar for 5 minutes. Or wrap your feet in a towel saturated with vinegar. Also, nail polish will adhere longer to fingernails that are soaked in vinegar." 

Good to know! I know I'll be trying some of these tips! I hope these little ideas encourage you to try using items you already own, to pamper yourself on a budget!! 

How to Dress Up a Simple Wedding Dress!

     The thought of buying a simple wedding gown used off Ebay or even brand new, is enough to some brides cringe; but let's face it, sometimes options grow more narrow and we're forced to explore all our options.

I want to open your minds and maybe spark some creativity in today's modern bride. We live in a new era for weddings, because the rules of tradition and etiquette have come face-to-face with today's rebellious DIY brides. These rebellious brides have off-set the rules and opened our minds to new possibilities - making the way for brides who wish to show-off their creativity!

Today I want to show you a very simple gown that I actually found on Ebay recently. This gown is going for $119. Honestly, would YOU buy it? Could you envision wearing this for your wedding day?

Well, what if I told you this gown was designed by J. Crew? Suddenly a light bulb goes off in your head, "Hey, that's a good designer with quality clothes!" What if I gave your some details?


"Crafted of floaty silk chiffon with a delicate crinkled texture, it features a fitted crossover bodice with shirring at the shoulders and bust and a flattering wide waistband. "

Oooo! Now, allow me to show you an actual picture from the designer:

SOPHIA: This gown is currently on clearance for $298 on J.Crew 

If you're not quite convinced, let's explore a few more options.

What if we added some more sparkle?

 

some vintage class?

Or pure romance - showing off your girly side?

 

It's amazing what a few embellishments will do to an outfit - or a wedding gown! So, before you close the door on simplicity, stretch the imagination.

Your Wedding Day Fragrance

Have you even thought about it yet? What fragrance will you wear on your wedding day?

It may seem like a silly question, but scents bring back memories. Think back. 


For me, I smell Clinique Happy and think of Junior High school. When I smell Adidas perfume or Cherry Blossom from Bath and Body Works, I think of High School. Everyone knows what perfumes/colognes their parents wear and when we smell those scents, we are reminded of them. 
But! When I smell Lovely By Sarah Jessica Parker, I'm taken back to my wedding day. I remember already having my hair done and putting the final touches on my makeup, after just slipping into my dress. Then, I sprayed on the perfume that reminded my of my wedding day. The scent to me, smells elegant, romantic, and just a touch of floral. Now, I only wear it for special occasions (partially because it was discontinued.. sad to say.) to bring back memories of the best day of my life.

 I think it's something every bride should incorporate into their wedding. Pick a fragrance you think defines your wedding. Is your wedding- classic and romantic? Meaningful and intimate? A celebration? Outdoors or destination? 

I would say florals are the most popular for weddings. One of my favorites is Vera Wang. Something amazing about this perfume is that the designer spent time thinking about the packaging of this perfume, the bottle is supposed to be shaped like an A-line wedding dress to remind the bride of her elegance.  Love that.

A woodsy/oriental fragrance that is also one of my personal favorites is Euphoria by Calvin Klein. This perfume has undertones of Black orchid, Lotus Blossom, and Amber. This fragrance lasts all night!

A vanilla scent would be Dolce and Gabbana The One. This fragrance has vanilla, amber, and musk undertones mixed with mandarin and peach. This is perfect for the meaningful/intimate wedding. This scent has a warmth to it.

A fruity scent would be Viva La Juicy from Juicy Couture.  This is a fun, carefree fragrance that anyone would love! It has undertones of mandarins, wild berries, jasmine, and honeysuckle. 

Whatever fragrance you decide, make sure you keep it special. Keep it for anniversaries, date nights, and birthdays. It will be more meaningful that way. ~ 

Irish Spring Romance - inspiration board

     If you have been following my blog, you might begin to notice a pattern of my beginning obsession with the color chartreuse. It's not a color very common to the human eye, but recently after a stunning show of display at the 2012 Spring fashion show, Jason Wu wowed the crowd when he went over-the-top bold!

Jason Wu Design

Jason Wu Design

You have to admit, your eyes did a double-take dance! I know mine did! Chartreuse has finally had her opportunity to break forth into the fashion industry and although I can't see this particular color lingering with us for fashion decades to come, I will say I will appreciate it while she's here to influence us. Note: this color is only meant for the boldest of brides!

Missi Pyle wearing Junko Yoshioka at the Golden Globe Awards 

Chartreuse invitations by Kate Gabriel as show on 

"Oh so Beautiful Paper"

This color is EXTREMELY daring and beautiful on the right person (if I'm blunt, some would say "hideous" on the wrong person); but I believe for a wedding, it's not so drastic once you relax it a few shades into a pastel. THIS would compliment almost any other color for a perfect spring/summer wedding. 

As shown:

Irish Lavender Romance

inspiration board

If you can't take your eyes off the invitation in this inspiration board, you can find it on 

"Oh, so Beautiful Paper": 

I will be stalking them with their invitations to come, because I think I'm in love with their designs!

Thank you for reading "the glass slipper."

Eyeliner Tutorial for Spring 2012

I truly feel like 2012 has created all sorts of eyeliner looks that are catching everyone's eye. Believe it or not, the way you wear your eyeliner has a big difference on your eye shape. I've seen too many people wearing the wrong liner for their eye shape. When choosing a liner, first you have to decide whether you feel more comfortable with a pencil liner, liquid liner, or a cream liner. This is all a personal preference.

The ones pictured above are probably my favorites from each category.

Cream Liner: Smashbox Cream Liner $22

Liquid Liner: Benefit Magic Ink $20

Pencil Liner: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Pencil $18

Once you have decided what you are most comfortable with,  look closely at your own eye shape.  There are about 4 different shapes, Almond, Asian, Round, or Oval.  Then look to see where your eyes sit according to position.

The size of your eye shape also plays a role in choosing your eyeliner-

Once your have decided all of these things, let's move on to how you should wear YOUR eyeliner!

For wide set eyes

Apply the eyeliner on your upper and lower lid from the inner corner of the eyes working your way towards the outer third of the eye. If you can, use a lighter color on the outer corner of your eye. This look will make your eyes look closer together.

For close set eyes

Apply the eyeliner from the outer corner of the upper and lower eyelids, working your way towards the third of the inner corner. Do not line the inner corner of your eyes because it will make your eyes appear even closer. You can use a darker color towards the outside and go lighter as you work inward.

For small eyes
Apply a lighter shade of eyeliner which gradually thickens from the inner corner of the eyes towards the outer corner. If you use a white liner on the inside water line, it will make your eyes look bigger and brighter.

For droopy eyes
Apply the eyeliner close to the eyelashes from two thirds of the eye towards the outer corner, gently sweeping the line upwards to create a cat eye effect. Doing so will make your eye look lifted up.

For almond shaped eyes
Apply the eyeliner only on your upper lid from the inner towards the outer corner of the eye. You are the lucky eye shape to pull off almost any liner look.

For Asian eyes
Apply the eyeliner on your upper lid from the two third inner corner of the eye towards the outer corner and on the lower lid apply the eyeliner on the entire lid from the inner towards the outer corner of the eye. Again with this look it would work well to use a white liner on the inner rim, to brighten and open up your eye area.

Here is My eye, after my "Eyeliner Look"

Eyeliner Inspiration

...Choosing your eyeliner color is another post for another day! =)

Introducing Jenelle

So, Jenelle - How do you feel about joining "The Glass Slipper" and what do you hope to offer?

I'm super excited to start with “The Glass Slipper!" Weddings have always captured my heart since I was a little girl, so I hope I can offer inspiration and advice. My wish is that EVERY BRIDE feels beautiful on her wedding day. Every girl deserves that. 

Do you have a passion for working with bridal makeovers?

As a makeup artist, working with brides reminds me why I love my job so much. Whenever I work on a bride, I make sure (first and foremost), before I apply makeup to their face, that God created them beautiful without makeup. Every girl dreams of their wedding day and how they want to look breath-taking, not only for themselves, but especially for their beloved. I feel so blessed to be part of something so special.

What is the BEST tip you can give a bride on her makeup?

Hmmm, that's a toughie! I explain to almost everyone at Sephora, that if they bought nothing else – it should be eye-primer! If they listen, I know I have done my job. I cannot express the importance of a primer! Your face wants to absorb that makeup as it sits on your skin all day -- yuck! 


You need a primer to not only act as a barrier - you also need it to be the glue for your makeup hold onto. A face primer can have brightening properties (to even out your skin tone), also have anti-aging benefits, hydrate your skin, and smooth out your skin helping to disguise pores too!

Eye primers can come in different colors, help with discoloration, help brighten your lid, and can tint the color of your eye shadow. I am telling you, when I use primer, I could put my eye makeup on at 5am and by midnight it would still be on!

Some brides think that makeup is superficial and unimportant - what are your thoughts on this?

Makeup can be superficial. If it is your wedding day, make sure you still look like YOU. Don't over-do your makeup to the point that you look back at your wedding pictures and say, “Wow that's me?!” Less is MORE.  

You want SOME form of makeup for your special day, even if you don't normally wear any. In pictures, you want your prize features to stand out- that doesn't mean you have to wear a lot of makeup to do so. Sweep on a complimentary eye-shadow color to make your eye color pop in your pictures! Powder on some HD tinted setting powder to help absorb oil and give you just a hint of color. Wear a matte nude lipstick just to make your lip pop! Even those few things, will make all the difference in your pictures, and you will still look like your beautiful self.

Is there anything you'd like to say or add?

I love my job for many reasons. It gives me the opportunity for even just a few minutes, to make women feel beautiful. It gives me the greatest joy, to know that I helped someone feel her best and I say this, because I truly believe God has created us all divine in his sight. He is sad when we think of his masterpiece as a mistake. I believe every woman should feel beautiful - that's how God created us to BE. 

I Peter 3 says,

“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and wearing gold jewelry, or wearing fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight."

Psalm 139:14-15

"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place when I was woven together in the depths of the earth."

There are so many other verses too pertaining to the beauty God created us with! We need to walk knowing that our creator loves us, cherishes us, and finds us BEAUTIFUL. ~

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DISC Personality - How to Relax

 Relaxing is important and vital to our health. Based on the DISC personality assessment test, I have come up with a few simple solutions to help you understand the best way for you to de-stress.

Before reading, take the DISC assessment.

 It is possible more then one relaxing technique will relate to you from the another personality traits, because we usually come out a combination of two. After taking the test, you will see the dominance in one percentage and whatever you came out second, this will show your other personality trait.

Relaxing doesn't necessarily mean sitting and doing nothing, depending on your personality. Here is a simple list of ideas to help you de-stress from your wedding planning or every-day life! 

 

How to Relax!

Illustration by Eileen Posadny

Illustration by Eileen Posadny

Illustration by Eileen Posadny

Illustration by Eileen Posadny

If this interested you and you would like to explore your personality further in the DISC assessment, I would recommend a few of these books. I believe they're an excellent way of preparing for marriage too, because it will open your eyes to your significant other in a whole new light.

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