Elegant Chic Bride: May 2012

Every woman is beautiful.

To find that special something in woman's looks that makes her beautiful is an art.

Often we think of something in our looks as a shortcoming, but it is that special something that makes us unique and unforgettable.

Bobbi Brown is the master of this art. She helps woman to look herself and be stunning.

What is beautiful? "A strong brow, bedroom eyes, a bump on the nose," says Bobbi.

"It's not about looking perfect. It's about looking and feeling like yourself, only prettier and more confident."

Let us try to achieve that with Bobbi's advise, especially on the wedding day.

Bobbi Brown invites you to Coffee to Cocktails Make Up Schools.

Bobbi Brown Make Up School will ensure that you become your own make up artist as you hear about the must have tips to create your Long Wear Look.

Booking fee of R250 -00 redeemable on purchase.

Book now to reserve your place.

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There is no excuse not to look good in your wedding day. It’s a special day that you should look your best. It’s probably the best time to visit your beauty salon more frequently as you want to be prepared several months before your big day.


Earrings and Fascinator by 'Helena's Crown'.

Your aim should be a glowing look when that day comes. Do what you must so you will look stunning on your wedding day. As early as possible, have your skin and nail taken cared of: at least 6 weeks prior. Ask your beautician as well on recommended facials and other services that will help you.

It is also advised that you stay away from the sun to avoid sunburns and skin peeling. If you want, you can go for spray-on-tanning option. But what is as important perhaps to looking good, is your inner beauty—so get enough sleep and eat right. Enjoy a relaxing massage and burn some essential oils to help relax your nerves.

Also, you may want to do a trial make-up, preferably, together with your bridesmaids. Do this 1 to 2 months before the wedding. You may bring along some magazine pictures that you want to show to your beautician. Mention as well if you have any skin allergies or problems. And if you are scheduled for a day wedding, then the trial make-up should be during daytime as well. And another important tip: bring your fabric swatches and tell your beautician the colour of the flowers you will have, so that appropriate make-up colours can be used.

Whatever your style of make-up though, is a matter of personal preference—that which is comfortable for you. A good rule of thumb: during daytime a lighter make-up is ideal;

A good rule of thumb: during daytime a lighter make-up is ideal;

night-time can allow for a more dramatic style.

For flash photography, foundations with yellow undertones will get better results. It is wide to keep away from shimmer highlighters. Your eyes should have no heavy dark lines. Also stay away from make-up trends that may not fit you well. Your eyebrow shape and eyelashes should be perfect and avoid heavy dark shadows. The same goes for your lips—avoid a dark lip line. Lip-liner should be the same colour as that of your lipstick.

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The stars have the clear advantage over the regular folks like us. They have more money than we do, and they have beauty experts to make them look attractive all the time. But there are many famous actresses though, that also subscribe to super cheap beauty products—because it works. These alternatives are surprisingly readily available in most homes and will not cost you that much to become beautiful.

Here are your alternatives to expensive beauty products:

Have you ever thought of cold cream for lines? There are actresses who previously used botox, but now choose cold cream because it really works and can make a difference for them. If this can work for them, this may work for others as well. You must definitely try this one and see for yourself.

Do you want in on Julia Robert’s secret for her beautiful, soft hands? She soaks them in olive oil mixed with warm water. Let it soak for a few minutes. Around ten minutes is fine. You can do this for your feet as well. With this, you get the same benefits Julia gets for her hands and feet.

Now we go to a supermodel’s secret to removing make up: baby lotion. Using a cotton wool pad with this, instead of regular cotton balls will remove make up quickly. You won’t ever have a problem removing make up that seem to just take a long time.

Have you heard of honey and salt for exfoliation? Well, no less than Catherine Zeta-Jones uses this to keep her skin soft and glowing. Honestly, who doesn’t want to look like her? So try this the next time. You can wash this off and you will see your skin becoming amazingly gorgeous.

But that’s not all. Catherine also uses beer to condition her hair. If you have seen her hair, it’s nothing short of gorgeous. And there’s one more beauty secret from her—her secret to sparkling white teeth: crushed strawberries. Now, those are a few but easily doable beauty tips we can learn from her.

All these celebrity beauty secrets can quickly move you to the right direction in taking care of yourself like a celebrity does—with little to no cost, of course.

Use this tips not only before your big day but always, to be Elegant Chic Lady at all times.