Just had to share this internet gem with you. Last week we were contacted by a very nice lady who works for Bebe and Cece Winans. She let us know that the duo are still promoting their first album together in 15 years and also that they have an ecard featuring "I Found Love" one of the singles on the album. "I Found Love" is one of those rare, perfect wedding songs. If you heard the song when it came out a few months ago, or if you've never heard it before, take a listen and let us know what you think: http://ifoundloveecard.com/
Bebe & Cece: I Found Love
Look Beautiful in your Wedding Photographs
by Sarah Logan of Aesthetic Science Institute which offers many types of skin care classes.
Wedding pictures hold some of the happiest memories of a lifetime, so be sure you consider all the angles when preparing to be photographed on the big day.
Exfoliate and moisturize- Don’t forget that the most important step is good skincare for a clean, smooth base. Soft, supple skin will be the best canvas for any makeup to look great on.
Don’t go changing- Brides shouldn’t try new skincare products, or anything that may irritate skin during the wedding countdown. Don’t be tempted to get cosmetic or skin treatments too close to the date, especially if you haven’t experienced the procedure before.
Build from a solid foundation- Be sure that your foundation is the right color and formulation for your skin. Color correcting concealers, like lilac for any sallow areas, and peach/yellow for under eye circles are a much better choice than simply layering on more makeup.
Define eyes and brows- While its important to line and define eyes so they pop in photos, keep in mind that dark shadow will make eyes recede and look smaller. For big bright eyes, highlight the inner corners and brow bone with light pink or pale gold shadow or crayon. Also, make sure brows are properly framing the face- everyone looks better and younger with defined brows. Fill the arches with powder or a solid pigment and brush.
Skip the glitter- Radiance-enhancing or shimmery foundations make faces look too slick and shiny for photos, so if you must, keep the sheen only on cheekbones and the cupid’s bow for highlighting purposes. Always finish the t-zone with powder, and and blot any oiliness as needed. The older you are, the more important it is to avoid shimmery eye makeup, as it tends to bring attention to fine lines.
Consider your lighting- Do take the time to stop and think about if the event/ photos will be taking place indoors or out, and at what time of day. Indoor photos will be taken with flash, so it’s important to use powder to combat shine and to also be sure foundation is matched well. If outdoors, soften makeup a bit as it can easily look too heavy or harsh in sunlight
Photo courtesy of Anti-Bride
I Waited Until My Man Was Ready: Faith or Farce?
Whew! Nothing like a smidge of controversy to set off the weekend. Every now and then we have to take a little break from the "pretty" to look at issues that seem to strike a chord with readers. The Essence.com article called
Balancing Act: I Waited Until He Was Ready To Wed tells the story of an accomplished woman named Dawn who says she waited (and pleaded) with her man for 17 years to make her his wife - even after they moved in together, "meshed their finances", and had a child. Well, you can see by the comments that many people do not see a happy ending here. The discussion carries over to Twitter and Facebook with more than one woman saying she would tell Dawn's story to her daughter as an example of what NOT to do. Ouch!
But, what do you think? Was Dawn's situation a test of faith or a waste of time? Do you know any similar couples? If so, how are they doing?
New Release: I Still Do
Is anyone else still recovering from the holiday weekend? Regardless, we want to make sure that we keep you up to date on new releases regarding African-American brides and women in general. We recently received an email about a new coffee table book by talented photographer Kea Taylor. It's called, I Still Do - A Celebration of African-American Weddings
Read more about Kea Taylor on her website and check out her book on Amazon.
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