Author Archives: loridunn

Something About Blue!

Posted on March 17, 2012 by loridunn

Some Thing Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue Years ago a bride's Something Blue was a touch of blue on her garter or a small blue ribbon pinned inside her gown.  My how things have changed!  A bride has … Continue reading →

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10 BEAUTY MISTAKES TO AVOID ON YOUR WEDDING DAY

Posted on September 22, 2011 by loridunn

Every bride wants to look beautiful on her wedding day. Most brides start months in advance with planning their wedding day look. There are so many beauty treatments, makeup products and hair styles, how is a bride to know what … Continue reading →

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Tips & Tricks:How To Get The Most Out of Your hair and makeup trial

Posted on August 27, 2011 by loridunn

Going for your pre-wedding hair and makeup trial can be both very exciting and very nerve racking at the same time. You know you want to look like yourself, probably a bit more glamorous than every day, however, you may … Continue reading →

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Get The Look: California Dreamin

Posted on July 6, 2011 by loridunn

I always look forward to working on photo shoots with Rick Bard and Manhattan Bride Magazine.  Beth and I created this look wedding day look for a Manhattan Bride photo shoot. I loved the look so much I just had to share how … Continue reading →

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Our real Brides: Mary Ann Giaimo

Posted on June 25, 2011 by loridunn

I just had to share these spectacular pictures with you of our bride Mary Ann Giaimo on her wedding day. Mary Ann and Ryan were married May 21st at the gorgeous Bonnet Island Estates in NJ. It was a beautiful … Continue reading →

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Get The Look: A Girl’s Best Friends

Posted on June 23, 2011 by loridunn

On your wedding day, don't forget about your lovely bridal party when it comes to pulling their look together. You've picked their dress, now comes the hard part…accessorizing. No worries, check out my looks below. Your girls will love you … Continue reading →

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Trend Report: Mane Event

Posted on June 15, 2011 by loridunn

Crystals or pearls, headband or brooch; many of my brides enter the ModelBride boutique looking for advice on what hair accessory to choose for their wedding day. Most know they want some type of hair BLING, but just aren't sure … Continue reading →

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Trend Report: Well Groom{Ed}

Posted on June 3, 2011 by loridunn

Add a bit of flare and color to your groom and groomsmen attire  with these fabulous Men's Accessories from Dessy. There are so many color choices. Now you can easily include the men in your bridal party into the color scheme of your wedding.  By using the Pantone Color palettes, … Continue reading →

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Insider Tips & Tricks: How To Look Like A ModelBride In Pictures

Posted on May 26, 2011 by loridunn

From the time I started doing brides' hair and makeup, I've always thought that a bride's wedding day is very similair to a model's photo shoot. You find the location site, you have your hair & makeup professionally done, you have an … Continue reading →

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Tips and Tricks: Picture Perfect Long Lasting Makeup

Posted on May 25, 2011 by loridunn

All brides are concerned with keeping their makeup looking fresh and picture ready throughout their wedding day. Here are a few of my favorite tips to help you do just that. Primer: Apply to clean skin surface smooth and ready … Continue reading →

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