The June Bride - Rain, Shine, Hot, Cool - Effects Makeup

The traditional month of Brides is June and it can be warm, hot, cool, rainy or absolutely beautiful. So how does a bride prepare for the one thing she can't control - the weather?

Delegate, delegate, delegate everything you can to your bridesmaids - that's their job isn't it? eg. being prepared for any weather means having on hand - light, see through rain gear/large umbrellas and foot coverage over those expensive shoes for the rainy days, shawl for cool days, fan and absorbent tissue for humid days, etc. The more you plan, the more relaxed and carefree you'll be.

My job is to zero in on the makeup and hair department - so here's some suggestions.

Its always a great idea to carry a form of compact powder and absorbent tissues or face blots. Dual Finish Powder, like MAC Studio Fix, or Audrey Morris Private Label Dual Foundation Powder are handy for inclement weather and keeps you looking bridal fresh throughout your festivities and for all the those "candid" shots.

One fave is MAC Face & Body Foundation with a finishing powder overtop. This process never fails me or the brides I do and especially for the more mature bride is simply lovely and fresh.

What I especially love about a dual finish powder is it covers from light, applied with a fluff brush, to full coverage with a sponge using a stipple method of application. And remember too much SPF in the product may show "white face" in flash photography, but the ones I've mentioned here work great.

Mineral products can be fine for dry skins but for oily they're not my first choice. Mineral powders generally tend to grease up quickly - and a fresh glow is great, but grease is groosome. And minerals need to be touched up every couple of hours.

Airbrush - its great - but its just another tool. If you're going to use it either Kett or Obsessive Compulsive are my faves. But they aren't FDA approved either, so something to consider. Either traditional or airbrush can look amazing - the skill is in the artist applying it and knowing what your skin will look and wear best with.

This makeup maven and her clients are also loving Maybelline Superstay lipcolour for long wear without drying or moving into the fine lines around the mouth. Just touch up with the balm end of the tube (you don't even need a mirror for this cause the lipcolour stays put and you're good to go.

Now for hair - if you want the most carefree hairstyling then an updo or classic chignon won't require the grooming that hair left down will. And, if its hot or humid you'll be really glad you kept your hair off your neck.

Mama's also loving the Jessica Simpson wigs for that half up/half down curly look as this synthetic fiber has a built in memory and retains its look through the day and evening.

Human hair extensions can be great. But be wary of extensions touting themselves as good quality which hold the curl you put in. Often substandard hair is sold as "human hair" but, in fact, this is a false promise. Speak with a couple of stylists who work consistently with hair pieces and get the real goods on your choices.

Remember - whatever the weather - its the celebration of your union that's important, so enjoy the process "Come Rain or Come Shine".

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