best-looking bride

For the girl who loves to sparkle, or just wants one defining piece of jewelry to shine through...here are some unique, playful hair pins with Swarovski crystals,designed by Erin Cole at Arte Bride.Click on title for details.

How do you eliminate puffy eyes and dark circles in a pre-wedding pinch? It's not a secret anymore! J-Lo, Nicole Kidman - everybody's using this look-your-best miracle. Just pop it out of the freezer, put it on and you are fresh, fresh, fresh. Each soft, allergen-free plastic mask contains hundreds of glass pearly beads to conform to the contour of your face. Guaranteed to fit your face perfectly! Awesome gift to pack into your gift baskets for your the ladies at your bridal luncheon or rehearsal dinner.

Each bride should have a little repair kit like this on hand for quick fixes on the big day. Preparing your skin for your big day in the spotlight really doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. And with everything you've got going right now, it shouldn't take all day either. This seven piece kit from Joey New York is chock full of quick little miracles like an all-natural instant lip plumper, a one-minute pore tightener and an around-the-eye firmer. Once you're face is smoothed and hydrated, you're ready for makeup - and for all eyes to be on you. Click on title for details

Have you thought of a wedding look you'd like to try with makeup? A good idea would be to get some pointers from the ladies at your local department store, who can assist in finding flattering shades for your skin tone. They can show you how to diy at home so you'll get the same results. Here's one inspiration I found from bobbibrown.com. A Bobbi Brown has designed a makeup line just for brides designed for the emotional wear and tear of the big event. The kit sells for $75 and includes -Exclusive Ivory Eye Shadow -Black Ink Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner -Black No Smudge Mascara -Pink Sugar Shimmer Lip Gloss -Short Handle Ultra Fine Eye Liner Brush -White Cosmetic Case Depending on what look you're trying to pull off, there are so many different combinations that you can try until you are happy with the best one. You'll want to try experimenting a few months before the wedding, but after any final changes you make to your skin regimen (tanning, dermabrasion, etc.) so the...

For some brides, just the thought of all eyes being on you might make you break out in a sweat. Or, that you can't find the groomsmen when it comes time for pictures. Besides learning a few yoga breathing techniques, you should invest in a great makeup primer. First, it will give your skin the nutrients it needs to glow va-va-voomy. Next, will correct stuff like enlarged pores, discoloration or flaky skin. Then, you'll get great longevity in your makeup that day. Here are a couple of my favorites: Above first, Smashbox primer at Sephora; then, Bare Escentuals Face and Eye Primer Kit (online only) at Sephora.