As we look forward to the warm breezes that the spring season will soon bring, now is the time to spring clean your makeup bag and say hello to a fresh makeup routine! Whether attending your engagement party, bridal shower, or just looking to enhance your day-time look, treat your eyes to a “spring awakening” with these essentials from BECCA Cosmetics. The Eye Priming Perfector is the perfect base designed to smooth and even lids. Apply prior to eyeliners and shadows to create a flawless canvas for long-wearing, non-creasing eye makeup.

The Ultimate Eye Colour Quad is highly pigmented eyeshadows in matte, demi-matte, and metallic finishes that will highlight and contour your eyes. These shadows blend easily and are available in five unique palettes.

Line your eyes with the Ultimate Creme Eyeliner that glides on “with the precision of a liquid liner and the ease of a cream.” For more information on all products or to purchase, visit http://www.Sephora.com.

With fall right around the corner there’s no better time to swap out your most loved summer scent with a new fall favorite. Celebrate the season and fall in love with Bath and Body Work’s Fall Traditions from the signature collection. Nourish your skin with the exclusive Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin (combining fresh pumpkin, crisp apple, and spiced vanilla), Dreamy Vanilla Woods (a warm combo of creamy vanilla, white orchid, and saffron woods), and Honey Autumn Apple (blending crisp red apple, sparkling nectarine, and a touch of honey). All of these fall favorites are now in season at http://www.bathandbodyworks.com available in shower gel, body lotion & cream, body scrub, and fine fragrance mist. What’s your favorite scent? Tell us by leaving a comment below!

“Detangle your locks and give to a cause with Macadamia’s limited edition PINK No Tangle Brush Set.” Purchase the set (available August 10th at fine salons, spas, beauty supply stores and macadamiahair.com) and ten percent of net proceeds will be donated to Cancer and Careers with Macadamia Natural Oil’s Breast Cancer Awareness promotion. Along with the No Tangle Pre-Styler Brush comes a 1 oz. Healing Oil Treatment and .5 oz. Deep Repair Mask. “Cancer and Careers is a nonprofit arm of Cosmetic Executive Women, dedicated to assisting 80-plus percent of people who return to work after undergoing cancer treatment by offering free support groups, educational seminars, and more.” Visit http://www.macadamiahair.com to view the entire product line or call 800-807-3950 for more information.

We have a new advertiser and we’re so excited to introduce you! If you’re searching for a way to create long and lush eyelashes, check out Lash Concepts LLC! Specializing in professional application of eyelash extensions customized to client specifications, there is something for everyone’s wants or needs from progressive levels of length, thickness, color and curvature. Other services include lash removal and Xtreme Lash cosmetic consultation and product sales. Lash Concepts LLC is on Facebook, so don’t forget to ‘like’ their page and share with your friends. Welcome to the Contemporary Bride advertising family and look for their ad in the upcoming edition!

For those of you who love and can’t get enough of Essie nail lacquers, you can now pamper yourself among the brands most famous shades in the new flagship salon! While the salon boasts white walls, vivid hues are seen on the color wall to the love seats (specifically dyed in Essie’s iconic colors) where nails will be done. For more information on this fabulous new location and to read the entire story, visit http://www.Vogue.com.

Salon Images via Vogue.com / Salon Photographed by Taylor Jewell

Wedding updo’s is a wonderful choice for both modern and traditional brides. Not only are they sleek in style, but can be beautifully adorned with an exquisite headpiece, hair comb, and veil. Visit Contemporary Bride’s hairstyle and headpieces gallery for more wedding hairstyle inspirations for your wedding day.

Hairstyle designs by Gorgeous Bride NY

Visit Contemporary Bride’s hairstyle and headpiece gallery for more beautiful inspirations for your wedding day. Whether you choose an elegant updo or wear your hair in beautiful loose curls, your style is sure to complement your natural beauty. Enhance your style and embellish your overall look with a headpiece for that extra added glamour.

Headpieces provided by Bridal Styles Boutique
Photography by The Studio Photographers
Make-up by Tim Alan
Hairstyling provided by La Sorella Bridal

According to Macadamia Natural Oil’s Director of Education, Michael Cain, glamour has made a big comeback in the form of a blow out. This Spring you will see bouncy, voluminous blow outs adding polish and chic back in the equation. The key is volume without sacrificing the richness, shine and smoothness of healthy hair. Though blow outs are not an every day option for most, they don’t require complicated tools. Macadamia 100 percent Round Boar Bristle Brushes are perfect for the ultimate blow out by infusing smoothness, shine and volume into the hair. The brushes are designed with a unique ceramic barrel that lends flexibility to lock in volume and height when desired. The 100 percent Boar bristles soothe and comfort hair thus combating the negative effects of heat styling. To add multi dimensional shine, lightly spray finished look with the Healing Oil Spray and then finish off the style with Macadamia Control Spray for touchable hold and movement. For more information and to view more luxurious products from Macadamia Natural Oil, visit http://www.MacadamiaHair.com.

Smooth away any pre-wedding stress you may have with these how to avoid wedding hair disasters tips from La Sorella Bridal. Staying in your comfort zone when choosing a hair style for your wedding day will not only keep your style simple and more sophisticated, but it will have a natural look. If your hair is straight and you fear a curl not holding or worst of all not lasting throughout the night then do what your hair does best and keep your hair sleek and smooth. Hair that is in good condition can look just as sexy when left in its natural state. This same advice goes for those with naturally curly hair. Use your natural curl within your style by having your hair stylist define each curl following your natural curl pattern. Keeping your hairstyle close to what you’re used to might help to avoid any hair disasters on the big day.

Left Image: Kamilla
Photography by Jeri Houseworth Photography
Dress: I Do I Do Bridal Salon
Makeup by Jeanine Mangan Makeup Designs
Hair by Mandy Liento from La Sorella Bridal

Right Image: Thais
Photography by AhmetZe
Dress: I Do I Do Bridal Salon
Makeup by Jeanine Mangan Makeup Designs
Hair by Mandy Liento from La Sorella Bridal

It’s very important to keep your hair looking healthy before the big day. Have your hair trimmed/cut and colored to maintain your current style. Freshly colored hair will help to create sheen, however, if you haven’t colored your hair before, but are looking to add some shine try a clear glaze. A glaze is a semi-permanent gloss that only lasts 4-6 weeks. A deep conditioner can also be used in the shower 2-3 times per week to help over processed and highlighted hair.

Top Image: Analia
Photography by AhmetZe
Dress: I Do I Do Bridal Salon
Makeup by Jeanine Mangan Makeup Designs
Hair by Mandy Liento from La Sorella Bridal

Bottom Left Image: Alice
Photography by Sam Khan
Dress: Exquisite Bride
Makeup by Jeanine Mangan Makeup Designs
Hair by Mandy Liento from La Sorella Bridal

Bottom Right Image: Alyssa
Photography by Sam Khan
Makeup by Jeanine Mangan Makeup Designs
Hair by Mandy Liento from La Sorella Bridal