8th Annual Newport Bridal Show

Still looking for vendors? Check out the 8th Annual Newport Bridal Show at Rosecliff & OceanCliff this Saturday, February 20, 2010, from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Tickets are $10 per person in advance and $15 at the door.

Sample food and drinks. Enjoy giveaways, entertainment and fashion shows. Visit with 80 vendors.

Free parking and transportation between venues!

The photo is of Oceancliff -- courtesy of the Newport Bridal Show.

Valentine's Specials that Pamper

Are you ready to be pampered? Newport area businesses are offering some Valentine’s weekend specials, including facials and makeovers. Time to relax and de-stress from all the wedding planning. This is also a great opportunity to talk with potential makeup artists and hairstylists for your wedding while experiencing their talents firsthand.

Tip from the pros:
Maura Hession, Makeup Artist, recommends a consultation for hair and makeup at least one month prior to the wedding.

Check out these Valentine’s specials:

Friday, February 12, 2 to 7 PM
Enjoy a free half hour mini-facial with Murad skincare expert Vicky Nawoichyk and/or a free bareMinerals application from a professional bareMinerals team member at The Apothecary Newport Skincare & Makeup, 6 Broadway, Newport, RI. Call 401-324-6253 to make a reservation.

Saturday, February 13, and
Saturday, February 20, 10 AM to 4 PM
Maura Hession is partnering with Maureen Gomes at Salon Nuvo, 1151 Aquidneck Rd., Middletown, RI, to offer bridal hair and makeup consultation for $99.00. Call 401-847-6886 to make an appointment.

Receive a complimentary makeover with $30 purchase at Cosmetic Cosmos, 387 Thames Street, Newport, RI. Contact store for details.

Enjoy!

Photo courtesy of Maura Hession.

Natural Look -- Makeup Trends for 2010 Newport Brides

So how many magazines have you gone through to find the right hairstyle and makeup for your wedding day? When I was planning my organic wedding a couple of years ago, I remember going through dozens of magazines and browsing websites trying to find a natural look. Imagine my surprise when I learned the natural look is popular in 2010.

I contacted some local makeup artists to get some information about trends they are seeing among Newport area brides. Here’s what they have to share.

“The trends in hair and makeup seem to be soft waves, unfussy updos and almost bare skin with a hint of color,” says Maura Hession, Makeup Artist. “Hair extensions have become very popular too.”

“I have found more and more brides requesting a fresh, natural look with perfect, glowing skin, minimal make-up and false eyelashes for accent," says Sherry Brice of Cosmetic Cosmos. “The colors are being kept very soft with paler pinks and corals.”

Look for my next blog that will list some Valentine’s specials for those who want to get pampered.

Photo courtesy of Maura Hession.