Ready, Set...GLOW!!!

A tan is the must-have accessory for spring/summer..not to mention your big day. Here is KTB's Guide to the "do it yourself" tan =) *Did you know: A tan can INSTANTLY make you appear 10 pounds thinner!! Gotta love that! Prep your skin: Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate: I repeat, exfoliate. Exfoliating gets rid of all the icky dead skin cells that have not shed on their own. Starting with freshly exfoliated skin will ensure a smooth even color with no embarrassing blotches! And don't forget to shave!! Use either textured scrub gloves with your favorite body wash or your favorite body scrub in the shower. Tan baby: Apply self tanner to clean dry skin. Make sure to take your time and cover all areas. (You may need a helper to get your back) Choose a self tanner with a tint so you can see any missed areas. It is also helpful to rub a bit of regular lotion over knees, elbows and ankles after tanner to keep dry areas from absorbing too much color. Also, don't forget to WASH YOUR HANDS after applying tanner!! KTB highly recommends Bare Escentuals Faux Tan $22.00..it's tinted and gives an amazing perfect color..every time!! *for those who want just a hint of color or for "newbies"..try a gradual self-tanning moisturizer like Jergen's Natural Glow $8.99. It only adds a bit of color at a time and you can use it everyday to build the tan gradually. Dry & develop: Make sure to give yourself time to dry before putting on clothing. We recommend wearing dark loose-fitting clothes while your tanner is developing. Full color results should be seen in 4-8 hours (depending on the brand) STAY DRY! Don't let any water get on your skin!! Fix boo-boos: Use a mixture of baking soda and lemon juice on a washcloth to fix any dark spots or tan palms! If your fingernails, toenails or cuticle areas absorbed too much color try applying a facial bleaching cream to the areas for about 10 mins. *OR if you don't want to do it yourself...try a professional!!! KTB recommends: Gorgeous Glow Mobile Airbrush Tanning by Mary Batt (she can come to YOU!!) www.ggtanning.com

Now lets go get our tan on!!! Kisses L&L!!!

Happy Holidays......

Happy Holidays everyone!!
Have an amazing day and a very happy New Year!!! Congratulations in advance to all of the NEW brides!!! =) We cant wait to work with all of you in 2011!!!
Kisses L&L!!!

Ladies, MARK your calendars! The next "It's a Bride Thing" Fashion Show and Soiree is scheduled for Thursday, December 2nd at the Museum of Ventura County in Ventura....details to come!

WOOP WOOP!!!! We are totally expecting this soiree to be the best one yet!! Can't Wait for the partaaaay!!!!

Kisses L&L

Here is an important beauty tip you may have overlooked!

TEETH WHITENING!!

Smile not blinding anyone?? Here are Kiss the Bride Make-up's tips for the brightest smile possible (plus they wont break the bank)

Crest White Strips

Start 1 month prior to the big day (especially if your teeth are sensitive) the new formulas offer visible results in as little as 3 days and full results in 20! Try Crest 3D white strips $34.99

Whitening toothpaste

Your going to brush your teeth daily anyway, might as well be using a whitening toothpaste. Especially to keep your newly whitened teeth polished to perfection! Try Crest 3D White Advanced Vivid Toothpaste $3.49

Whitening mouthwash

You may have never thought that a mouthwash could whiten your teeth..but it can! Its actually a pre-rinse that you use before you brush..use daily to keep those teeth gleaming. Try Crest 3D Multi-care whitening rinse $5.99

Make sure to avoid these teeth staining culprit's:

Coffee, tea, red wine, dark soda's, blueberries and tobacco!

Now SMILE away on your special day!!!!!!

Kisses L&L

Mr & Mrs Varnum 9/24/2010

CONGRATULATIONS to the beautiful Ashley Varnum and her new husband Tyler Varnum!!! We have been so blessed to have such amazing brides in our business, Ashley being one of them!! Unbelievably outrageously GORGEOUS!! And such a calm and fun bride to be around!! We are soo happy for you guys! Have a great honeymoon in Hawaii!! Woop!!
More pictures to come soon, from Ash's wedding and others!! Kisses L&L!!!

What a weekend!! =)

WOO HOO!!! What a terrific weekend we had!!! CONGRATULATIONS to Amira and her new husband, who got married on Saturday!! Such a beautiful, calm, and fun bride and one of the best looking bridal parties we have ever had the opportunity to do make-up on!! SIMPLY GORGEOUS!!!
And then there was today, aka "Sunday Funday"! We had the honor to do Heidi's make-up for the 2010 Emmy Award's! How fabulous is that? She was so sweet, thankful, and not to mention gorgeous! Let's all route for her T.V. show, Mad Men, to win some Emmy's tonight!! WOOP WOOP!!

Thank you all for asking us to be a part of your special events!

Kisses! L&L

Great Wedding!!!!

Oh my gosh such a fabulous day today!!!! We had the PLEASURE of being a part of Amber Stuteville's wedding and it was fantastic!! It's even more fantastic when the WHOLE bridal party/ Mother of Bride are GORGEOUS!!! So awesome!!! Congratulations Amber and Ryan!! Have an amazing wedding and honeymoon!! And most important, best wishes on your new lives together!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! You deserve it!!!!

PS pictures to come soon!!! =) YAY!!!

Kisses!!!