Hot Holiday Makeup Trends for 2015

Whether you’re walking down the aisle or anticipating an engagement, be sure to look your best with these holiday makeup ideas. Pick your favorite, and find accessories to complement the look!

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Au Naturel

Sometimes less is more. Every bride exudes a naturally gorgeous, happy glow. You’ll look your best with light mascara, ChapStick, a moisturizer, and oil-free pads. Stay warm, and your everyday winter essentials will keep you feeling great on your special day. Pair a simple veil or hair accessory and you’re good to go!

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Photo Credit: Sweet Caroline Styles x Jessica Cooper Photography

Gold & Bronze

Metallics are in right now. That means adding a bit of shimmering color to your eyeshadow or bronzer. Tie in gold accessories like statement bracelets and dazzling earrings— add a chic little shawl or cute belt to finish off your look. Warm tones of gold and bronze work beautifully with traditional holiday colors such as marsala, berry, aspen, coal, and cream.

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Photo Credit: Sweet Caroline Styles x Jessica Cooper Photography

Red & Marsala

A red lip is a must for your winter wedding or engagement party. (Seriously, the photos are stunning.) Whether you choose holly red or a deep marsala, you can play off this rich tone with your bouquet, bridesmaids’ attire, or a bit of statement jewelry. Wearing red is the perfect way to evoke a theme of pure romance whilst tying in the cheer and warmth of the season.

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Photo Credit: Sweet Caroline Styles x Jessica Cooper Photography

Grey & Blue

Grey and blue are trending big this year. The holidays are the perfect time to express wintery elegance with sparkling grey, blue, or white accents. Reflect this cool aesthetic by adding a bit of shimmer to your eyeshadow and nail polish. Choose glamorous earrings or a rhinestone-studded veil to complete the look. Shine on, girls!

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Photo Credit: Sweet Caroline Styles x Jessica Cooper Photography

Tell us, which look best fits YOU? Find more style inspiration on our Instagram page, and check out our Pinterest boards for ways to make your holidays more sparkly.

5 Reasons to Have a Winter Wedding

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Just engaged? Trying to set the date? Every season offers a unique spin on weddings—from stylistic decisions such as colors to lovely little details like footwear.

Summer might be the most popular time to get married, but we’ve got five amazing reasons to tie the knot during a winter month!

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Stylish Outerwear

Capes, shawls, shrugs, faux fur, sweaters, scarves—the options for staying warm and looking fabulous are endless. Make sure you and your bridesmaids show up in unforgettable style! Winter accessories make nice gifts for your wedding party.

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Gorgeous Sparkle

Winter is the perfect time to wear something glamorous. Twinkling earrings, a gorgeous necklace, and an oh-so-pretty headpiece will light up your bridal ensemble with elegant shimmer. You can also get away with a sparkly rhinestone veil or glittery shoes.

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Romantic Glow

Strung lights, votive candles, and flickering firelight create a beautiful ambiance unique to winter weddings. You can also tie in seasonal colors and metallic tones to make your reception truly shine. Be sure to get some of your portraits with romantic lighting.

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Snowy Photos

There’s nothing like seasonal snapshots to make your wedding memorable. Breathtaking mountains, softly falling snow, and frosted trees provide a dramatic backdrop. Add umbrellas or have a snowball fight for an extra dose of fun!

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Cold Weather

This means hot drinks and comfort foods—not to mention seasonal favorites! There’s also something about the crisp, cold winter days that makes people want to snuggle up and get cozy. Sounds like the perfect recipe for romance!

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Are you a cold weather bride? Tell us, why did you choose to have a winter wedding?   

Style your New Year’s Eve Look

Need some inspiration for styling your New Year’s Eve look?

Read on for tips on how to add bling to every party ensemble.


The Look: Formal Glamour

Celebrate the New Year in true style! A long, sparkling gown paired with a sumptuous headpiece and dazzling earrings will make his heart skip a beat. Our 6351 fascinator captures the light with extravagant rhinestones arrayed in a lavish design. Matched with a stunning rhinestone bracelet and gorgeous dangling drop earrings, you’ll turn heads.

From top left: Earrings: EA217, Headpiece: 6351, Bracelet: BC141

Tip: Coordinate with your guy. Make sure he looks snazzy and will complement your gorgeous bling with a sharp suit or tux!


The Look: Vintage Sparkle

Have you had a fabulous year? Celebrate the decadence of ages past and open yourself to a wealth of new experiences with a dazzling vintage theme! Our 6501 rhinestone headpiece and rhinestone encrusted BC123 bracelet add the perfect touch of bling. Add simply stunning earrings to finish off the ensemble—after all, you’ve got to look stunning. You’re the life of the party!

From top left: Headpiece: 6501, Earrings: EA212, Bracelet: BC123

Tip: Add a pop of color with a racy red lip.


The Look: Tantalizingly Trendy

Ring in the New Year with a snazzy dose of flirtatious fun! Bling up a little black dress with irresistible sparkle using our 6522 crystal headpiece, beaded and rhinestone belt BT010, and shimmering bracelet BC108. You’ll shine long after the fireworks go out in this dazzling attire.

From top left: Belt: BT010, Headpiece: 6522, Bracelet: BC108

Tip: Stack bracelets for more bling!


We wish you all a wonderful New Year!

♥ How will you make 2015 your best year yet?

Top Reasons to Have a Christmas Wedding

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‘Tis the season to get engaged! Amongst the beauty and cheer of the holidays, we can’t help but wonder how many of you newly engaged couples will be saying “I do” again in about a year’s time? Summer and fall weddings are more popular than winter celebrations, but the cold season offers plenty of charming reasons to tie the knot.

Holiday Colors

Green and red, silver and gold, or white and blue are all beautiful color schemes for a holiday wedding. Choose a theme that is right for you and run with it!

Sparkling Accessories

You can’t wear sparkling high heels to a beach wedding. Romantic cathedral veils, stunning headpieces, and formal gowns stand out as some of our favorite winter wedding elements. To add holiday cheer, incorporate green, red, or gold into your bouquet! From shimmering headbands to twinkling bouquet jewelry, a few bits of bling will infuse your look with gorgeous radiance.

Bright Decorations

Tinsel, garlands, strings of lights, mini trees, poinsettias, pinecones, plaid table runners, ribbons and presents—what’s not to like about holiday decorations? Provide your guests with an ornament decoration station, so they’ll have something special to take home! From the table cloths to the centerpieces, you can enjoy reusing these seasonal home accents for years to come.

Religious Significance

If you are deeply spiritual, a Christmas wedding may brighten your ceremony and make your vows even more meaningful. Churches tend to put up gorgeous decorations this time of year, and you can easily incorporate a religious or festive theme.

Family

If your friends and family gather together for holidays, why not plan your wedding around the same time? You can incorporate traditions from both sides, create a few special memories of your own, and enjoy the cheer of celebrating anniversaries to come.

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So, what do you think? Is a Christmas wedding right for you? Let us know when you’re planning on getting married and why you picked the date!