Wedding Ideas - Tricks #2

Winter has a funny way of sucking all of the color out of our skin, leaving us with a dull pasty complexion. But the way to put a little color back in our faces is a lot simpler than you think! And I'm not talking bronzed or self-tanned skin-which can look orange on most people.

We know how to make a professional blowout outlast a crazy weekend, how to sleep on styled hair and how to tame curls, but we've come across a few more tricks of the hair trade thanks to our gal-pal and hair expert Ashley Flaherty of Estilo Salon in Los Angeles.

Just as a painter uses brushes to create art on canvas, makeup brushes are must-use tools to utilize when painting your face. Since the options—and ways to use them—can be overwhelming, here are five of my best brush tricks to keep in mind. 1. Wash Your Brushes It is imperative

Recently we showed you how to use the new L'Oréal Paris Infallible Blend Artist Blenders-three uniquely designed makeup sponges crafted for perfect foundation, concealer and contour application. But we didn't stop there. In fact, we got celebrity makeup artist Sir John himself to spill his secrets on how to master the art of these bad boy blenders in ways that are not so ordinary.

There are numerous beauty tools out there from spoolies to sponges and brushes galore. But, what happens when you're in a rush and your essentials are lost in the depths of your makeup drawer - possibly never to be seen again? You go into your kitchen and grab this unexpected utensil - a spoon.

When I posted our Christmas tree last week, some people asked me to share how I make my presents look pretty. So today I'm divulging all my my secrets for making presents look appealing on 5 sides because who really cares what the bottom looks like? Deep down, I really like gift wrapping.

Ready for a big change, but too nervous to take the plunge? That's okay! There's plenty of options for the hair-cautious gal. Let's be honest - we've all cried over our locks at one point or another, whether it was due to a bad chop, botched color or just a no-good hair decision.

It’s constantly coveted but eternally elusive–even skin tone. Whether we’ve got a few surprise blemishes, under eye circles, or dark spots that seem to manifest increasingly as the years go by, there always seems to be a roadblock on the way to perfect skin. While we believe a thorough skincare

Admit it - you've been known to harbor perfectionist tendencies on occasion. A touch of Type A personality here and there never hurt anyone, but there are only so many times you can reformat your résumé.

Mascara is meant to enhance our eyes and make them look more flirty and appealing, but is yours working hard enough for you? Here are four ways to get the most out of every tube, every application, every time. 1.

Let's be real for a moment. Getting a tan isn't thaaat complicated (for most of us, at least), but getting a faux-tan to look real - now, that's a challenge.

Is your stark-white complexion making you feel like it should be Halloween instead of the dead of winter? There's no need to haunt yourself any longer! Here are some easy tips to fake a tan during the colder months.

Posted: Fact: Parents of youngsters don't have enough sex. Who could blame us? Between that baby or breast pump dangling from your boob, the sleep deprivation and the tedious conversations about bowel movements, there's nary room for sexytime. We get it.

As we age there are a few hard truths we need to accept. Our favorite black mini doesn't look as good as it did in our 20s. We can't stay up until 3 am and then rise the next morning resilient and ready to tackle the day without caffeine.

PicturesHaving good notes is usually greater than merely scribbling along exactly what this instructor claims. There is a skill going without running shoes, along with good take note takers can easily choose the important information and swiftly exchange that in a page layout that's readable at a later date possesses all the relevant facts.

Curls can kink, crunch, frizz and fall. Keeping your curls looking good can sometimes seem like a full time job—but it doesn’t have to be if you know a few tricks of the trade. In order to face the various curly hair challenges and come out victorious, we turned to

So, you own a dozen eye shadow quads and don't know what to do with them. Or, maybe you don't own a single shadow palette and want to up your smoky eye game - who doesn't? Thanks to the color and texture combinations (and illustrated how-tos!)

Posted: It's no secret that marriage takes work. After all, we're only human, and humans make mistakes, have bad days and sometimes even forget to load the dishwasher ( again). Keep in touch! Check out HuffPost Weddings on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Sign up for our newsletter here.

We love hearing from our panel of beauty pros about the latest and greatest beauty tricks. Today, we're lucky enough to hear from makeup pro Rachel Halsey, who sounds off on eyeliner tricks for various eye shapes. There are infinite variations on eyeliner.

We know we're supposed to get at least seven hours of sleep per night, but sometimes life gets in the way. But just because you skimped on sleep, doesn't mean you have to display the evidence on your face! We've got a few vital (and easy) beauty tricks that can help you fake a good night's rest.

I'm pretty sure it is safe to say that on your wedding day there will be more pictures taken of you than the cumulative total during the rest of your life (no pressure). So, of course, you want to look your absolute best in every frame!

Wir machen uns viel zu oft selbst runter. Damit wir in Zukunft die eine oder andere Falle umschiffen, kommen hier 5 clevere Tricks für den Alltag. "Das haben Sie wirklich gut gemacht!" - "Ach was, das war doch eine Kleinigkeit." Kennt ihr diesen oder ähnliche Sätze? Warum benutzt ihr sie?

Summer can be one of the best times for beauty: wind-blown waves, brightly polished toes, candy-colored eyeliners and lipsticks to experiment with. But, as is life, not everything about the season is always peachy keen. Sun-soaked days and sticky nights are not only the sign of a successful summer; they’re

Crack open any magazine and you’re bound to flip through a bevy of slim faces dotted with perfectly chiseled cheekbones and noses. Unfortunately for us women of the real-world variety, perfecting our bone structure and hitting the gym religiously aren’t always a reality. If your face is feeling a little

It happens all the time - you're running late and need a quick way to make your look pop. You didn't have time for much eye shadow and you definitely didn't have time for an elaborate smoky eye, either. Then you have that "Aha!" moment: li...

No one can stop the march of time, but with a healthy lifestyle and the right makeup, you can dance with it, for sure. We know you've got nothing to hide, and plenty to accentuate, so if you're looking for a few tips to help you #slay at every life stage, then read on.

You’ve done it on the sidewalk, at your desk, behind the wheel, and even in the bathroom: the selfie. Love them or hate them, these solo snaps seem to be sticking around (the word selfie has even been added to the Oxford Dictionary, which is mildly depressing). To help you

There's nothing quite like the euphoria of trying a new makeup look. The looks and compliments we receive can have us on Cloud 9 for hours (or days). However, there are those of us who are often limited in the looks and products we try as our face, or more specifically our eyes, create somewhat of a roadblock.