2009-01-21 19:38:10 by SMARTBRIDE

Michelle Obama, Bride of the Inaugural Ball

Michelle Obama unveiled (pun intended) her white chiffon one-shoulder gown by Jason Wu at the first of 10 inauguration parties they atteneded last night. Is it just us, or did it kind of look like a wedding dress? (Also check out Michelle's champagne-colored State Dinner gown by Indian American designer Naeem Khan)

Although white is the traditional colour worn by the first lady, some thought Michelle Obama might have put a colourful spin on her gown.

Fashion personality and stylist Robert Verdi commented " Nancy Reagan wore a one-shouldered Galanos, Laura Bush wore white and of course, Jackie Kennedy wore it. Wearing white is the historic route and I thought she'd do something different." Apparently Verdi wasn't thrilled with the style either. "I was expecting a different silhouette like a halter. It's an inauguration, not a prom."

Others, including Oprah magazine creative director Adam Glassman raved about her choice.

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2009-06-30 08:30:00 by BEAUTYMARKZ

INSPIRATION: Put your best face forward!

TAGS: WEDDING MAKEUP, MAKEUP, WEDDING HAIR STYLIST, WEDDING MAKEUP ARTISTS

If your wedding is just months away and you are still looking for a hair and/or makeup artist, Smart Bride can help. Whether you’re looking to create a natural, dramatic, or drop-dead gorgeous look, the search for a makeup artist to create your vision can sometimes be a stressful job. That's why we asked our friends at BeautyMarkz to offer 3 options to consider:

Option 1: Freelance Makeup Artist (MUA).
This is a really popular option for a lot of brides. A freelance artist will arrive at your desired location, at your ideal time. Some MUA's also work with or are trained as hair stylists, so you and your bridal party can get yourselves beautiful all in the comfort of your own home!

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2009-10-06 08:30:00 by BEAUTYMARKZ

Kissable Lips For Your Big Day

TAGS: WEDDING MAKEUP, MAKEUP, WEDDING HAIR STYLIST, WEDDING MAKEUP ARTISTS

Lipstick is the finishing touch for any bridal makeup application, it pulls the whole look together and adds depth to your face. Unfortunately, it is also the one key makeup item that never stays put! Talking, eating, greeting guests...all of these things tend to make a lipstick disappear before the first dance! In light of this, we've got some great tips for all of you "do-it yourself" brides to keep your lipstick (and sanity) in place!