African American Brides Blog

Wedding Day Makeup: Tips & Trends

- by guest blogger
Tia Dantzler
Celebrity Makeup Artist

Here are some tips for achieving a picture perfect look for your "special" day:

* Always make sure your makeup look is classic so when you look at your pictures 10 years from now...you look timeless!
* Seek out a professional makeup artist at least six months in advance to lock them in.
* Tear out your favorite makeup looks from magazines for ideas.
* Request your Makeup Artist use water-proof products on your face to ensure a flawless, long-lasting look.
* Always request a trial run-through so you can approve of the overall look your Artist has created.
* Facials, microdermabrasion and other facials should be done at one month before your big day to ensure your beautiful skin has been restored.
* Drink lots of H2O leading up to your big day.
* Wear a set of beautiful faux eyelashes to give your eyes a pop!

Don't forget your touch-up kit that you assign to a VIP to carry around....just in case you need to add some color to your lips or you need to freshen up with a blot powder, or mints.

Remember this day is ALL ABOUT YOU so be confident and put on your BEST FACE!

Tia Dantzler is a favorite expert on African-AmericanBrides.com. She is known worldwide for her work. Her clients include President Barack Obama, Maxwell, Jennifer Hudson, Magic Johnson, and Keke Palmer - to name a few! See more on her personal website.

Tiny & Toya - Will You Be Watching?

The hit BET show Tiny & Toya returns to the air tomorrow night for a second season. As many of you already know, the show focuses on two women attempting to live their own lives in the shadow of their children's fathers- namely, rap superstars T.I. and Lil Wayne.

So, what do you think? Will you be watching, Tony & Tiny?

Wordless Wednesday: Before & After

Photos courtesy of Chris Leary Photography
Niesha & Aaron
New York, NY

Want to be a Bridal Star?

-by Erica

Casting directors are seeking engaged couples for a new wedding show on a major cable network called "Celebrity Wedding Helpers." This particular casting call is for people in - or around- the Los Angeles area who are getting married this Spring or Summer. (Don't worry, East Coast couples - your chance is coming SOON.) I'm told it's definitely a positive message show that would document the entire wedding process. The lucky bride- and groom-to-be will work with a celebrity couple who will help them plan their big day. Best of all, there will be substantial compensation toward the couple's wedding.

If you're interested, or want more information, send your names (bride and groom), phone number, two photographs, and the reason why you should be chosen to castingweddingshow@gmail.com.

Winners of the You Saved Me Giveaway!

Two very lucky readers are the winners of our giveaway featuring the movie "You Saved Me," by Essence bloggers Lamar and Ronnie Tyler (pictured left). The Random Number Generator chose ©2010 Bianca Newton and BVJ. Congratulations to those those ladies and welcome to all of our new readers! We'll have similar giveaways in the next few weeks.