OmniBride™ & TWC: New Beginnings & Fond Farewells
The Wedding Chat has been a labor of love and a launching pad to something new and exciting for the entire online wedding community. You see we discovered a black hole…
As bloggers in the wedding industry we adore the vast blogosphere but, for a while, have felt such a deep void when attempting to research and find great content. Oh, we know it’s out there. In fact we take pride in the topics we’ve covered. But think about it-when you try to find something it’s often a time-consuming, hit-or-miss experience. There is so much valuable information out there and searching is like drifting aimlessly out in space.
Well, our frustration turned into opportunity. We connected with some tech virtuosos to help us create OmniBride, the first search-find-share destination solely for the wedding industry.
Our mission was to bring the entire online wedding community together so none of us has to wander aimlessly through the Internet to find great ideas, inspirations and resources.
We are just beginning to officially launch OmniBride and say a fond farewell to The Wedding Chat. We are sad for TWC to end as it has been steadily growing in popularity but feel our mission to bring together the entire online wedding community is the best use of our energies. We felt it even more when blogger Kelly Gribben, Keg Design, landed on us while she was randomly checking her site meter…”I discovered OmniBride as a referring site and one that is solely devoted to wedding-related things. What a cool concept! It’s definitely something the online wedding community can use.” We hope you think so too!
For brides: You’ll find that OmniBride is the most comprehensive destination for researching and planning your wedding.
For bloggers: Your voices will be heard by an exponentially greater audience. If the community loves your content, your stats will grow—and so will your fan base.
For industry: You have the opportunity to find out what the online wedding community is saying (or not saying) about your goods and services. You can engage in the community dialogues.
For journalists: This is your tool for researching and uncovering the latest buzz and resources.
You have the power to rate the value of a search result by either “loving” or “trashing” it so, unlike a general search engine, the community determines what rises to the top. So participate often and let your voice be heard throughout the wedding universe!
But there’s more to OmniBride—check out our feeds for the daily news and the most current wedding-related contests and giveaways. And if it’s being talked about—we’ll find it!
You may have noticed that this is a BETA version of OmniBride. This means that Version 1 is ready for take-off. But our vision doesn’t end here—count on an explosion of features and functions in the near future. For now, enjoy your exploration…and let us know about your experiences of finding it in the wedding cosmos.
Truly Flawless!
Two of my favorite makeup products that aid in creating that so-called flawless face and were voted InStyle® Magazine’s “Best Beauty Buys 2008″ are created by LAURA MERCIER.®
In 1996, Laura Mercier developed Laura Mercier Cosmetics to benefit women of all ages and skin types. The line is based on a classic, and always current, palette rather than seasonal trends only. This brand also offers skincare, body and bath, and fragrance lines.
To start the application, I begin with applying a makeup primer, then I apply Laura Mercier Oil-Free Liquid Foundation in Blush Ivory, and finish with the Laura Mercier Setting Powder in Translucent. Voilà! A Flawless Face!
To learn the steps Laura Mercier suggests you follow to create your flawless face, then click here or visit Laura Mercier at Sephora to read even more!
To learn more about LAURA MERCIER face products visit www.lauramercier.com or www.sephora.com
“P” is for Pampering, Party, and….
PINKIES!!!
PINKIES Nail Salons are the perfect place for brides to treat their bridesmaids to a party of pampering, relaxation, and lots o’ fun!
PINKIES offers a luxurious environment and services for reasonable prices and when it comes to their nail treatments, PINKIES uses only the highest quality products so that your services will last. Also, they know that the highlight of a manicure or pedicure is the massage and for this reason they use only superbly formulated and aromatic private label lotions. Being that I am a regular visitor, I can vouch that the massages are absolutely fabulous!
PINKIES can provide both non-private and private nail parties. A private party can accommodate up to 25 guests, after store hours. The non-private parties are up to six guests and are arranged during store hours only. PINKIES staff will help you to coordinate all manicure and pedicure treatments that will best fit your needs and party size. Too, they will even help to coordinate food and beverage logistics for your party.
PINKIES has six different locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and can currently be found in the following cities: Lafayette, Los Altos, Burlingame, Danville, San Ramon, and San Francisco.
Above are photos of the Los Altos location. As you can see their stores possess a subtle warmth and richness in their decor lending itself to being the perfect pampering environment.
Too, they they have the cutest gift cards that will make a great gift to anyone in need of a little R and R. The color even matches their theme…they’re hot pink! Oh, girls just want to have fun!!!
To learn more about PINKIES Nail Salon treatments, pedicure parties, and their various locations, visit www.pinkiesnailsalons.com .
Get the look with this book for your big day!
Are you trying to decide how you are going to wear your makeup and hair for your big day…Endlessly flipping pages of bridal magazines to catch the perfect hair updo or makeup style to give you a picture to give to your stylist. Well, you need to look no further. Many beauty inspirations and tips can be found in this book: MAKEUP MAKEOVERS: WEDDINGS by Robert Jones
A complete guide to wedding beauty by a well-known makeup artist and beauty consultant. This stunning book is a full-color guide to applying wedding makeup, with countless stunning before-and-after pictures of regular women throughout. It is highly instructional and does not just show model perfect women, instead it focuses on the girl next door, your best friend and you. MAKEUP MAKEOVERS: WEDDINGS features special makeup techniques for morning, midday, afternoon and evening weddings; because with each time of day you will photograph differently and as we all know one of the most important things to think about is how you will photograph on your wedding day! There is also chapters on more makeup tricks for wedding photos, and, of course, makeup for bridesmaids and matrons of honor.
This is THE book for every bride whether you are buying it for your self or as a gift, it will tell you everything you ever needed or wanted to know about bridal makeup. To purchase MAKEUP MAKEOVERS: WEDDINGS visit www.amazon.com
Underneath it all…
Finally, a foundation primer that lasts all day, and—dare I say—even the next! It won’t scale or cause discolored patches. I have even found that my skin appreciates the extra vitamins and earthy elements. For me, there is even no need to apply face cream before applying this amazing primer!
Photo Finish Foundation Primer by SMASHBOX COSMETICS creates a perfect canvas for foundation application, with its silky blend of vitamins A and E, grape seed extract, and green tea. This best-selling, award-winning formula helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores for visibly softer skin. Wear under foundation to increase its longevity or alone for a velvety-smooth finish.
This line of foundation primers comes in different formulas to suit a variety of different needs. Are you spending your wedding day mostly in the sunlight? Then, perhaps, the Photo Finish Foundation Primer with SPF 15 and Dermaxyl is the formula for you.
In the picture below, from top to bottom are shown Photo Finish Foundation Primer (Original Formula, I use this one!), Photo Finish Foundation Primer with SPF 15 and Dermaxyl, Photo Finish Foundation Primer Light, Photo Finish Bronzing Foundation Primer, Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primers.
To purchase or learn more about SMASHBOX COSMETICS and their assorted Foundation Primers visit www.smashbox.com or www.sephora.com
No eye smudges allowed on your wedding day – Part II
We’ve talked the best liquid eyeliner, but what about the mascara? There are many mascaras available on the market today, promising to be waterproof or to last all day, with a price tag of nearly $20 a pop. Which one really works and keeps the under-eye black circles—aka “Panda Eyes”—at bay?
Again, after trying numerous brand-name mascaras from drugstores, department stores, and Sephora, I have come to settle on a favorite, and the company slogan couldn’t have summed it up better: Beyond Mascara! It’s Paint-On False Lashes! Imju’s FIBERWIG MASCARA.
Below are the details of this awesome mascara from the manufacturer itself. Also, to read and learn more, you can visit their site at www.fiberwig.com
Unbelievably LONG Lashes…you’d think it’s false, but it’s REAL!
FIBERWIG contains double the fiber for dramatic length! Plenty of fibers adhere and seal unto your lashes. The more you apply, the longer your lashes become!
Power of Fiber makes eyelashes longer & longer
FIBERWIG is made up of two types of extra-thin nylon fibers: a short fiber and a long fiber. The short and long fibers intertwine to form a light and smooth film coating that gently surrounds and seals onto your lashes.
As the fibers seal onto your lashes, they also seal onto each other. As a result, the extended fiber lashes give your natural lashes the appearance of extreme length
Work of the Brush
Take plenty of fibers and apply it to your lashes repeatedly; no need to worry about clumping and flaking. The special brush works with the fibers by separating eyelashes one-by-one.
This mascara can be purchased from Sephora Retail Outlets or Online at www.sephora.com or through www.amazon.com.
No eye smudges allowed on your wedding day! – Part I
This makeup tip is for you DIY makeup girls out there! Experience this unbelievable product, a waterproof eyeliner by M·A·C Cosmetics: LIQUIDLAST LINER. It is so good that no amount of tears you shed on your special day will remove this liquid eyeliner!! Applying liquid eyeliner takes a steady hand, and practice makes perfect; so, don’t try it out for the first time on your wedding day.
A rich color liquid eyeliner that combines long-lasting wear with a non-smudge, non-flake precision line. It goes on effortlessly and applies with its own brush to draw a perfectly defined line.
Available in a wide range of classic- and trend shades. I am a huge fan of this liquid eyeliner. So, if liquid is your liner of choice, you have got to give it a try! M·A·C LIQUIDLAST Eyeliner can be purchased through the M·A·C retail outlets or their online retail store:www.mac.com Also, it can be purchased online from www.Nordstrom.com or www.macys.com
You may be asking yourself, just how does this miracle waterproof eyeliner come off? Well, there is a secret to removing this eyeliner so you don’t irritate the delicate skin surrounding your eyes. It has taken me several makeup removers and many dollars later to find only one possibility out of the several products I have tried so far. The winner is…LA MER CLEANSING FLUID.
I know, I know…La Mer Products are known to be a little on the pricey side, but this magic cleansing solution is so worth the splurge! By just using it as a makeup remover, my first bottle actually lasted a little over a year. When you use it, you will have to apply a small amount on each eye and rub in a circular motion until you begin to feel the liner breaking off. Then rinse with warm water. You may need to repeat. This is the best product I have found so far, but I am open to other suggestions if any of you Wedding Chat readers know of something better and cheaper. Just let me know…I will give it a try and possibly review it! THE CLEANSING FLUID can be purchased from La Mer, Inc. online at www.cremedelamer.com or from www.Nordstrom.com
