Tag: beauty

Posted on by — 1 Comment

Dazzling Embroidered Bridal Gowns for Your Wedding Day

bridal dress

Your wedding day is your time to shine, so why not choose a frothy, delicate and lacy bridal dress that really fulfills your romantic dreams? At Best for Bride, we offer brides-to-be a stunning collection of ultra-feminine designs that evoke a sense of magical fairytale beauty.

Our designer wedding dresses are crafted from the finest fabrics, and they are carefully tailored to highlight everything that is beautiful about you. Whether you long for a strapless princess gown with layers of filmy, embroidered tulle, or a sleeker silhouette that features a stunning array of high-fashion embellishments, you’ll have all of the options that you need to make exactly the right choice for your tastes and budget.

Our wedding gowns are available at a range of price points, and they will dazzle your friends and family as you walk down the aisle.

If you’re looking for a dress that will enchant your groom-to-be, you’ll love our new collection of feminine and flattering designs…

Pure Luxury for an Affordable Price…

bridal gown

The best modern wedding designs offer a sense of sumptuous luxury, without costing the earth. If you’re searching for a romantic dress, but need to consider your overall wedding budget, you’ll adore these reasonably-priced bridal dresses. While budgeting is always a factor for most brides-to-be, it is important to indulge your dreams and fantasies when you buy this type of gown.

After all, this is probably the most special frock you’ll ever wear; a white wedding dress is a symbolic garment that illustrates the purity and beauty of true love. So, consider your wedding budget, but do treat yourself to a stunning gown that makes you feel the way you really want to feel as you walk down the aisle.

Don’t settle for something that doesn’t measure up to your dreams; many brides have gone this route in order to economize, and they have regretted it later on. You should always have a strong emotional connection to your dream dress…and you should always buy a gown that makes you feel beautiful, confident, and overjoyed…

The fitted stunner shown above provides incredible drama and high-fashion elegance, while also offering a delicate, feminine air…it’s an ideal dream dress for any romantic bride-to-be…

Beauty Tips for Ultra-Feminine Gowns

When you’re planning a romantic hair and makeup look for these feminine frocks, go for flushed cheeks, soft, pinky-brown lip color (try the new Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick in 08), and light eye makeup. Base should be sheer and semi-matte for an appealing, dewy affect. Cut shine with blotting papers to avoid powder overload on the big day.

Highlight Your Femininity With Sheer Straps and Other Delicate Design Details

bridal gown

Are you looking for something a little different, that has some exciting – yet unusual – style elements? If you are, a gown, such as the striking Alfred Sung bridal dress shown above, may meet (and exceed) your high standards. Lavish panels of sheer  lace and shining satin are embellished with delicate embroidery that will make you look as pretty as a picture.

Designed to show off glowing skin, a smooth, swan-like throat, and subtle decolletage, this type of wedding dress is classic and traditional. It’s the little details that make this dazzling, lustrous gown so unforgettable…embroidery adds richness and sparkle that is sure to give you a little extra magic and radiance on your wedding day.

Shop Online (or From Your Smart Phone) for Premium Convenience…

Make every second of your wedding planning phase count by choosing our convenient online Best for Bride wedding boutique.

We offer busy brides-to-be access to an exciting range of exquisite plus size wedding dresses, wedding shoes, cheap bridesmaid dresses, mother of the bride dresses, and so much more…

We even offer wedding cakes and wedding invitations; everything that we sell is available to our brides via our online bridal store, so you may shop with confidence from your own home computer or smartphone. We deliver almost anywhere, and our professional wedding representatives offer online service that is second to none.

For brides in Canada, we offer wedding dresses in Toronto at our fully-stocked, bricks-and-mortar outlet; we also offer wedding dresses Mississauga and a bridal store in Barrie. If you have a question about ordering a dream dress online or planning your wedding with the help of our Best for Bride team, please call or email us today.

Posted on by — Leave a comment

How to Look Beautiful in Wedding Photographs

wedding dress

Your wedding day is your day to shine…and your wedding photographs should capture your radiance, joy and beauty to perfection. However, now and then, women find themselves disappointed with their wedding pictures, which just don’t seem to flatter as they should. Often, “bad” wedding pictures are the result of improper makeup techniques, the wrong angles, and non-professional photography.

By knowing what to avoid, you’ll have more control over the final product. Whether you’re using a professional wedding photographer (this is recommended) or relying on friends and family to commemorate your special day, you will increase your chances of perfect wedding photographs by following these helpful guidelines…

Know Your Best Angles

bridal dress

Every woman, whether she is voluptuous and Rubenesque or delicate and waifish, will have certain angles that are naturally flattering to her unique natural beauty. To find out your best angles, go through old pictures and select the shots you love and hate – then, look for the angles that do – and don’t – work for you. If you get great shots when your body is turned a certain way, or your head is tilted slightly upwards or downwards, use these poses when your wedding photographer is taking pictures.

Models and actresses always know their best angles – to get more ideas about successful angles and poses, look at red carpet photos from events like the Oscars or Golden Globes – you’ll notice that female celebs often pose carefully (one hip thrust outward, one leg forward) to ensure that their pics are ultra-flattering. Don’t be afraid to practice posing in your white wedding dress – have a friend take some preliminary snaps to test great angles. It may feel silly, but remember – at your wedding, you are the star of the show, and all eyes will be upon you. It’s perfectly ok to practice posing and whatnot as you prepare for your wedding day!

Professional Makeup Tips for Better Wedding Photos

wedding dresses

Experienced makeup artists know all of the tricks of the trade, and they always understand how makeup needs to be applied for the camera. Today, many makeup artists rely on high-def makeup powders and bases to get their client’s complexions looking flawless for glamour photography.

While you may not need these pricey HD cosmetics, you will need to consider the way your makeup “reacts” with the camera’s lens. Basically, the photographer’s lights will drain you, and his or her camera flashes will wash you out – to counteract these influences, use stronger makeup that you would for everyday, or even for a night of clubbing.

You need a good-quality base foundation, lots of powder to create a smooth matte effect, and good definition of eyebrows, eyes, cheekbones, jawline, and lips. While “contour” makeup is definitely out of date, makeup designed for the camera will refine the features in a subtle way. For example, many makeup artists use a darker shade of foundation under the chin to create the illusion of a leaner jawline.

For your wedding photos, you really need a full face of makeup – it’s actually the only way to get a “Hollywood” look – that’s why Hollywood actors and actresses are consistently powdered down by makeup crews between shots. If you hate wearing makeup, consider a light application for your ceremony and reception – then, book a private sitting with your groom (and wedding party, if you like) for some proper glamour photos. At this photo shoot, get your makeup done professionally for the best effect. This way, you can avoid wearing a lot of paint on your big day, and still have a set of great wedding pics that’s you’ll always treasure.

Pale skin needs contrast – ivory complexions will look best with reddish-brown, magenta, or plum lips and cheeks. Golden complexions are warmer, and they don’t need as much contrast – they will be flattered by soft coral pinks, bronzes, and baby pinks. Again, look at celebrity makeup – what works for porcelain skinned actresses, such as January Jones and Evan Rachel Wood, will not work for gorgeous olive or dark-skinned ladies, such as J-lo and Jennifer Hudson.

Hiring a makeup artist who will instinctively know the best makeup shades, finishes and techniques for you may be a worthwhile investment. If you’d rather do your own makeup, invest in some high-quality cosmetics that are known to be popular with professional makeup artists and film crews – MAC, Smashbox, Laura Mercier and Bobbi Brown all produce high-end products that actually get results. If you can’t afford such expensive cosmetics, use cheaper drugstore versions, such as Cover Girl or Revlon – you may need to apply more of these products as they are often less pigmented.

Best for Bride is Here to Help

When it comes to planning a wedding, you need capable helpers who offer years of experience and skill…after all, your special day should be one of the happiest days of your life, and the buildup to your wedding should not be stressful or difficult. While choosing the right wedding makeup is important, it’s just one facet of creating the ideal wedding look; to make it all come together at your nuptials, you also need perfect wedding dresses, cheap bridesmaid dresses, and help with wedding invitations, wedding flowers, and more…

Our team of caring specialists are there to help you put together all of the pieces of the puzzle. When you work with Best for Bride, you’ll be treated kindly, respectfully, and fairly. Your happiness as a bride is important to us, and so is the general success of your wedding. Put yourself in our capable hands – let us show you the right plus-size wedding dresses, wedding decor ideas, and wedding cakes. Then, you’ll be ready to relax and enjoy this special time in your life.

Happy Holidays From Best for Bride!

Posted on by — 1 Comment

Why Loose Curly Hair is Perfect for Weddings

simple curly wedding hair

I am due to get married to my long term partner at the end of November and because I only ever plan to get married the once, I want absolutely everything to be perfect. Like most brides however, my biggest concern is regarding how I will look during the ceremony and as such, I have spent the last few months experimenting with different styles of makeup and hair. I am still undecided regarding which colour of eye shadow and lip gloss I will don for the event but I have decided that I will be wearing my hair in ringlets.

But why I have I chosen to have curly hair for my wedding? Here are just three reasons I want to wear a curly do on my big day:

  • Curly hair is a traditionally romantic style
  • Curly hair is far more comfortable than other styles of wedding hair
  • Curling you hair for a wedding is easier than you might think!

Loose curly hair is a traditionally romantic style

I studied a module of Greek mythology during my time at university and I have to say that I have become pretty obsessed with Greek Goddesses since then. Many of these fabricated – yet powerful and classically beautiful – women had long curly hair, including Aphrodite (the goddess of love and beauty) and Hera who is fittingly, the goddess of marriage, women and childbirth. Curly hair was considered the most beautiful hair style in Ancient Greece and there are worse things to look like on your wedding day than a goddess!

Numerous studies have also been conducted with men over the years to determine the “flirtiest” of hair styles and unsurprisingly, curly hair came up on top. Maybe that has something to do with the temptation to twirl such around your fingers? A recent news story even announced that some academic research has discovered that those women who don curly hairstyles in the work place are also taken less seriously by their male peers due to the supposedly flirty aesthetic.

It might make me sound like I am not pure enough to wear a white dress but I like the idea of looking a little flirty and attractive to other male onlookers at my wedding – why wouldn’t I want people to be jealous of the groom?

Loose curly hair is far more comfortable than other styles of wedding hair

Although many traditional wedding “up dos” look pleasant enough, they are usually pinned to the head quite tightly and this can cause the scalp to pinch. Some women might be happy to live by the sentiment that “pain is beauty” but I don’t want to be uncomfortable throughout that day that is supposed to be the happiest of my life!

Arguably, I could wear my hair up for the ceremony and undo it for the reception but after affixing an up style using several styling products, the hair is not easily reworked into another style due to the build up of product – I definitely will not have time to wash and restyle my hair between the two sections of the event.

Wedding up dos are also usually also built up around the position of the veil. I really don’t want to have to wear mine all day and because mine if the kind that has a hair grip built into either side of the band, it will be far more easily removed from locks that are loose than those which are tightly bound with bands and hairspray.

Curling your hair for a wedding is easier than you might think!

My hair is naturally poker straight and as such, there would usually be a little pain involved in transforming my locks into beautiful curls due to overnight techniques such as ragging, pin curling and hair rollers. Thankfully, I discovered a product that makes sleepless nights whilst curling a thing of the past; Curlformers.

I don’t want to bore you with the details regarding the application of these wondrous curling tubes (details of this can be found on the official website) but here are the reasons I love the product so much;

  • They do not require heat to work and so they do not ravage your hair;
  • They are incredibly easy to apply and remove from the hair;
  • Curlformers produce incredibly defined curls for whoever uses them;
  • The curling tubes are really flexible and so are not uncomfortable to sleep in;
  • The tubes are of really high quality and are pretty much indestructible and so make for a very worthy investment;

If my marriage lasts as well as the curls one can achieve with Curlformers then I’ll be in marital bliss forever!

 

Jacqueline Green is convinced that there is no better way to achieve curly hairstyles than with Curlformers kits – she really has never used a better hair curler!