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The Perfect Bridal Makeup for your Wedding Day

May 24th, 2008 by admin

It’s important that your makeup look its absolute best for your
wedding day. Whether you plan to marry on a beach at noon or at
night under the stars, by keep your makeup simple you will look
and feel great. You don’t want to much, nor too little, a
natural look is very important. This is not the time to be
experimenting with new looks. Your makeup should enhance your
beauty not hide it. Here are some tips to help with you achieve
your pefect bridal makeup:

If you are having a facial done, make sure it is at least two
weeks prior to your wedding.

If your skin is prone to breakouts, see your dermatologist 3 or
4 months before your wedding

Staying hydrated is important to keeping you looking refreshed.
Drinking lots of water will also flush out impurities from the
skin.

Eyebrows should be shaped 5-7 days before the wedding. Be sure
not to pluck on your wedding day because you could land up with
unattractive red bumps that are difficult to cover.

On your wedding day blend your makeup well and let set. You do
not need extra makeup to please the camera - that’s a myth.

Choose a lipstick that lasts. Apply just prior to walking down
the isle. Go easy on the lip liner. Be sure to check that you
don’t have lipstick on your teeth.

Line and fill mouth with a neutral pencil to make lipstick stay
on longer. To lengthen wearing time of your lipstick, apply a
light layer of powder over your lipstick then apply another
layer of lipstick

If you are doing your own makeup, see a beauty consultant and
purchase your make up at least 3 months in advance. Then
practice until you’ve got the perfect makeup.

Waterproof mascara is a great idea just incase you get a little
weepy.

A very light application of facial powder will set your makeup
and reduce Keep your powder, mascara, and lipstick in your purse
so you can freshen up at a moments notice.

If you discover that dreaded pimple on your wedding day, do not
squeeze it! Just apply a drop of visene to get the red out,
cover with concealer, and apply foundation.

Wear a button shirt when applying your makeup so you don’t mess
up your makeup. When slipping into your gown put a towel over
your face so you don’t get makeup on your wedding dress.

Avoid glittery or dewy looks - these are not very receptive for
photographs and you may come out looking greasy

If your wedding is outside be sure to apply sunscreen first

Water based foundation looks most natural in photos

For eye contouring, apply a dark but neutral in the crease of
the eye. You can line the upper and lower lids (optional) with
brown or grey shadow, smudging the outer corners

If you need to make your eyes look wider or brighter, use a
white pencil to line the inside of the lower lids.

Don’t get too much sun before your wedding. Sunburns, peeling
skin and tan lines can sabotage your special day.

Make certain your wedding photographer is “not” using grainy
film, because no matter how good your makeup is, with grainy
film it will not look good

Make sure your wedding photographer is using high quality film
so your photos do your wedding makeup justice

For your makeup to look good in your photos, it must be
completely matte and in neutral tones, brides usually prefer a
little color. Pastels look soft and pretty, but avoid glitter,
shimmer and frosted eyeshadows.

Shine is the #1 enemy for photos.

Don’t apply white or black eye shadow

Olive complexions should not use gray shades

Pale complexions should not use vibrant colors.

To relieve stress you can have a makeup artist do your wedding
day makeup. If you enjoy doing your own makeup but need some
more tips, visit a makeup consultant. It’s your day! You are
going to look absolutely beautiful!

© Copyright Sher Matsen, All Rights Reserved.

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How to make your landscape look good.

May 24th, 2008 by admin

There is no doubt that when landscaping one wants to save money, as well as have an attractive property. Not only can landscaping help you beautify your home, but it can also provide a source of satisfying exercise in the fresh air. When you take care of your yard on your own, it is possible to save money and to improve your physical conditioning. But if the landscape turns out to look bad, then that is so much time and money wasted. However, it is possible to ensure a better-looking landscape by following a few tips that can help you take better care of your yard.

Know your soil type. Some plants thrive in soil with more acidity, and others prefer a little more alkali. Additionally, sandy soil and clay soil, as well as the presence of a loamy soil, can make a difference in what types of plants will thrive in a landscape. You should have your soil evaluated in order to determine what types of vegetation should be planted on your property. When you purchase plants that will succeed in the soil conditions present in your yard, then you make a wiser money decision, and you end up with a more attractive landscape. If there are plants that you would like to use in your soil, but the soil is not quite ideal, it is possible to improve the soil to proper conditions. You need only add mulch or peat, or to add crushed limestone or clamshells, depending upon what you hope to accomplish. As long as there is not a great difference in what you have and what you hope to achieve, it is possible to make soil adjustments to be more accommodating.

Understand how much space each of the plants need. There are some plants that require more room for their root systems than others. If you choose one plant that tends to grow everywhere, and you do not have adequate space, you will find that your other plants may be crowded out or that they may choke and die. Also, make sure you understand the spacing requirements for between plants. Many shrubs and small trees need to be planted at least three to four feet apart to have enough room to grow.

Use native plants in your landscape design. One of the most effective things you can do to ensure a good-looking yard is to make use of native plants. Find out what plants grow best in your area, and what plants are indigenous to the region. This way you will already be ahead, in that you know that the plants you choose are adapted to the climate. You will not have to struggle against natural inclinations to keep your landscape looking beautiful. If you due use non-native plants, assure yourself that they come from a place that shares a climate similar to the one in which you live.

Plan your landscape around different blooming times. Different plants bloom at various times throughout the year. If all of the plants in your landscape are at their most attractive all at the same time, then your yard will look beautiful for a few weeks each year, but quite possible ugly the rest of the year. One way to help avoid this is to choose attractive bushes and shrubs that look good green, but also have some sort flower. However, it is a good idea to stagger plants among each other. Plant tulips and crocus among later-blooming plants so that in early spring the bulbs bloom, and then when those flowers’ time is up, the next plants will be in bloom. In this way the cycle of your landscape is in keeping with the seasons, and looks attractive all year round.

Use wood chips around shrubs, bushes and trees. Wood chips can help the ground around shrubs, bushes, and trees look more attractive. Not only do the chips cover the ground (often looking better than dirt), but they also help keep in moisture, repel weeds, and provide natural food as they break down. Likewise, attractive groundcover like chicks and hens placed around trees and shrubs can make the area more interesting and pleasing to the eye.

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