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Bridal Beauty: Sensai

Terrica Talk, Wedding Sugar

sensai cellular performance hydrachange tinted gel cream

Houston: we have zero problems.

For the past week, I’ve been on a new regimen from Sensai, which is sure to get you HD camera ready for your wedding day! I received samples of the SENSAI Hydrachange TInted Gel Cream ($78) which is DIVINE. I have always been a fan of tinted moisturizers for their lightweight, dewy finish that they produce. This is especially perfect for destination weddings in our area (especially St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island), where there is a tremendous amount of humidity. It balances the skin’s natural hydration levels and color without streaking, melting or crumbling while providing the coverage you need. I had been working on my complexion for a while and had a few breakouts, but I think this is perfect for clear complexions or those with minor imperfections that can be camoflauged with light applications of concealer. I have yellow undertones, so the Almond shade was absolutely perfect when it blended in. It will be available in April 2011, so that is right around the corner.

sensai-lifting-radiance-3d-mask For an extra pamper treatment or a gift for your bridesmaids, try the SENSAI Lifting Radiance 3D Mask ($165). I’ve been to many spas and enjoyed many treatments. I could not believe I was in my own house when I spread this luxurious mask across my face. First, it was heavenly scented and drenched in emollients. For 20 minutes I was transported and forgot that I was in my bedroom with the fabutots playing at my feet. When my time was up, my face was soft, supple and glowing. I’m a definite fan. I thought that the mask would tear and would be really fragile since it is fairly thin and soaked in the moisturizers. However, it was surprisingly tear resistant and strong!

The guys aren’t left out either; to get your groom ready for the wedding day or even as a

hommage preshave oil groom groomsmen gift for wedding

gift during the honeymoon: select the Hommage Pre-Shave Oil ($60) for a nick-free, perfectly smooth shave which is made from a patented formula blend of rare white truffle extract. A new innovation are the Styptic Match Books ($50)– a touch of the match tip will immediately stop any shaving mishaps, especially if he didn’t use the Pre-Shave Oil.

We Likey: Makers Mark (Signature Drink Inside!)

Wedding Sugar

:: The Peach Bourbon Smash ::

We’re all for a good cocktail, especially a nice Southern cocktail for a signature drink!

We received a beautiful bottle of Makers Mark to sample, and WOW! Makers Mark is a Kentucky bourbon with a soft, smooth flavor—what is so special about Makers is that the flavor stems from the root of winter wheat in the mash as opposed to rye.

You would expect bourbon to be hard; but this smooth, full bodied and very flavorful. I love the bottle, which looks like melted wax own the sides; I almost was sad to break the seal. FYI, Makers Mark has a wonderful rich history of being a family owned distillery and that unique wax seal is created by hand. Each bottle is hand dipped!

Known as “the” bourbon for young sophisticates, it’s good clean, and in my opinion, very good mixed in a cocktail. I enjoyed it in a whiskey sour and also loved it in this great Southern Cocktail:

Bourbon Peach Smash

Muddle 2 pieces of fresh Georgia peach, 2 lemon pieces, and 2 to 3 mint leaves in 1 ounce of simple
syrup in the bottom of a mixing glass
Add 2 ounces of Maker’s Mark Bourbon and shake
Strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with crushed ice
Garnish with a mint sprig

If you ever get a chance to try it, you will definitely like it– even if you aren’t a boubom

We Likey: Preston Bailey’s Color Palette Picker

Wedding Sugar

It’s no secret that we are completely in love with color and the Wizard of Aahhs himself, Preston Bailey has a new feature on his website with creating delicious palettes and inspiring ideas for your wedding. Simply pick a color and then you can pick elements of your events such as number of guests, its location, the light source and the event’s tone.

You then add your choice of a “Preston Bailey” touch and the tool generates a color palette as well as information about it.

Very cool and an uber amounts of fun. Go play! Tell us your favorite palettes!

Cookie Couture for Your Dessert Bar Station

Wedding Sugar

If you are looking to glam up your dessert bar station at your wedding reception, definitely look into these beautiful couture cookies from Cookie Couture as a welcome addition.

They include melt-in-your mouth butter cookies that are hand made and free of additives and artificial flavors. Sumptuous fillings include: Nutella, Guava, and Dulce de Leche (I die!) What’s even better, Ten percent of every sale is added to a fund which contributes to different charities.

For weddings and parties, your cookie can be customized and can be shipped any where in the USA.

Sophisticated Swimwear for the Honeymoon

Wedding Sugar

Just when you thought all the fashion insanity would end with your wedding, you may find yourself (pleasantly) surprised that you will still pull off your glamorous style during your honeymoon. You’ll take a ton of pictures, so why not look fabulous in each one?

If you and your honey are retreating to sandy beaches, you will love these delicious swimwear selections from Aquarella, Crystal Jin, & Teeny B. Delicate.

bridal swimsuits for honeymoon

These ultra feminine and elegant designs are beautiful and make you look and feel it, too! Check out more designs (from the Curve Expo):

Pushing the envelope with regards to the merging of high fashion and swim,CRYSTAL JIN designer swimwear brand has created a collection, which celebrates the high style and fashion forwardness that are symbolic of NYC. CRYSTAL JIN’s trademark modern elegant aesthetic is ever present while the collection maintains it’s signature minimalist edge.

CRYSTAL JIN is set to reveal the 2011 Collection!

Styles in the 2011 collection transition seamlessly from lounging at the most exclusive beaches around the world to partying the night away at the trendiest clubs. Crystal Jin has prepared a perfect selection of casual-glam, jet-set dressing re-interpreted as swimwear. The 2011 collection consists of more than a dozen silhouettes including triangles, U-rings, bandeaus and halter tops paired with figure enhancing bottoms as well as an extended collection of monokinis and one-pieces. The offering is finished off with ultra lux-cover ups and understated yet eye catching embellishments and details.

www.crystaljin.com

Book an appointment with Crystal Jin

Aquarella Swimwear is a Costa Rican based couture
company that develops high end fashion swimsuit for
today’s women.

www.aquarellaswimwear.com

Coming Soon: Unveiled Bridal Style Revealed, Los Angeles Event

Wedding Advice, Wedding Sugar

unveiled bridal style event los angeles beverly hills show

I know our blog gets a lot of love from L.A. readers, so I definitely wanted to pass this on!

On Sunday, March 27, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., plan A will present Unveiled: Bridal Style Revealed, in Beverly Canon Gardens, a jewel-like park nestled exquisitely between the Montage Beverly Hills and Bouchon. Unveiled is the first grand scale public event to be produced in the Beverly Canon Gardens. In its second year, Unveiled is an outdoor bare-it-all bridal bazaar that showcases the city’s best inspiration for modern brides planning for their big day. Featuring couture bridal collections and informal modeling, paired with the finest cakes, décor, trend experts, celebrity planners and beauty services, Unveiled presents the best Los Angeles has to offer.

This year’s “State of the Union” address will be given by Darcy Miller, Editorial Director of Martha Stewart Weddings, revealing the latest design trends, event planning tips and the current state of weddings according to Martha Stewart Weddings. Also on-site, will be the top bridal bloggers who comprise Unveiled’s Social Media Collective: The Bridal Bar, 100 Layer Cake, The Bride’s Café, The Bride’s Guide, Green Wedding Shoes, and Junebug Weddings. Priscilla of Boston will share with guests their couture bridal collections by Melissa Sweet, Reverie by Melissa Sweet, Platinum,Vineyard and Jewel with informal modeling throughout the day. The cake collection of 7-10 intricately designed wedding cakes will be on display until it’s time to indulge and taste them all, with a glass of Moet & Chandon Imperial.

I dare you to say that is not divine!

For tickets & information:

unveiledevent.com • 310-860-1300

I Dare You: Shake Up Your Wedding Lounge

Wedding Sugar

I absolutely adore lounges at wedding. Even for the cocktail hour and times after, it serves as a cool respite for guests to get away or discover other areas of your wedding reception. What is becoming unloved is redundant white furniture. While I love the chic Miami look— I am finding that it is becoming overdone. I am SO glad to see some new options out there for creating a one of a kind lounge area.

Perhaps you’d like to go a little futuristic, with several elements of your furniture serving as lit décor. Talk about fashion meeting function!

I love this black and white patterned sofa from Cort, which also has a matching chair set, which is now available for rent. This is from their Essex collection.

I really love this martini circle bar. it almost has a futuristic Jetsons look to it, but what I love the most is that it isn’t the standard six foot table with risers on it that is seen at so many weddings. Just a note—people will spend more time at your bar than your cake table or other areas, so make it lively, fun and part of the event. Cort also has some great pieces like the Luna light furniture (above) with a bar to match!

Which are your favorite pieces to use for a lounge?

I Dare You: Get a Mermaid

Wedding Sugar

Many times you will see that grooms run the gamut when it comes to getting a band or DJ. Some make the argument that they love live music, others say they don’t want to see someone else sing covers. If you’ve opted for a DJ, this may leave funding available in your wedding budget for some “other” entertainment.

Now, when I was in college, one of my major’s pre-reqs was to take Sociology. I had the best professor who was a freelance writer for Cosmopolitan magazine. At one point, she told us a story of how she had to interview Steve Tyler of Aerosmith for the magazine. She said she stepped into his house and he had mermaids swimming in his living room. INSANE.

Well, now your event can have a mermaid, too. I’m a huge proponent of creating fun, unique events. We’ve given you options of incorporating some tasteful, yet nonconventional ideas into your wedding to make it the most talked about event of the year. However, Zhantra takes it to a whole new level.

Fabric Aerialists Belly dancers for event
Aerialists and Belly Dancers (funny how they are in the same position…)

Brazilian Brasilian Carnival Dancers

Imagine ditching the “traditional” introductions into your reception and coming in between lines of Carnival dancers who can then do a short performance for you and your guests.

Event Entertainment :: Fire dancers

Fire dancers and synchronized swimmers are ALWAYS fun. We’ve done fire dancers towards the end of the evening to avoid the reception lull and guests LOVED it. The show was great and gave the guests a chance to rest and enjoy the entertainment. When it was time for the show to be over, every one was excited and ready to tear up the dance floor again.

strolling table for weddings and events

Credit: Screaming Queens

These strolling tables are my absolutely favorite. They add so much character…pardon the pun. These tables can move, hence the term “strolling” or the can be stationary.

So go on…get a strolling table…or a fire dancer…or a mermaid. Shake it up!

Move Over Barbie, it’s Ken’s Turn to Party

Terrica Talk

Just like every little girl was always obsessed with Barbie, she was equally obsessed with Barbie’s man, Ken. So naturally, I adored the Ken party thrown during last month’s Fashion Week. Mattel threw a gorgeous party at Christie’s which was called “Celebrating Ken: Fashion, Art, and the Ultimate Dream Date”, which featured six of menswear’s sexiest and sleekest designers like Simon Spur, Billy Reid and Michael Bastian and some delicious male models in various scenarios.