Pucker Up For Pink

Fashion Week isn't just about the fashion. So much goes into the makeup looks on the models, and for the Thakoon show, the desired look was minimal with sun-kissed cheeks and sweet pink lips. Lancome's newest color, Color Fever Shine Lipstick in Pixel Pink (now on lancome-usa.com and in stores in March), was created specifically for the Thakoon show with makeup artist Gucci Westman. It's a deliciously sheer raspberry, perfect for a Springtime wedding.

Photo by Sean Cunningham.

Tress Rx

Hair...it's probably the second most important thing about your wedding aside from the dress. And for my own wedding, I'm in a bit of a bind in this department. I live in NYC, but my wedding is in New Orleans, and I don't know anyone down there except for my husband-to-be's mom, whose hairdresser just isn't going to cut it for me. I've visited salons when I was down there searching for venues, called referrals from the makeup artist I hired, and scoured the internet for spots that seemed to suit my style—everyone is either booked or I was spooked, so I've decided to go it alone (well, with my bridesmaids help) and do it myself.

Whether you have the same dilemma or have just decided to save some cash and style your tresses yourself, here are some things we can do to make sure our hair is picture perfect.

1. Start getting deep conditioning hair treatments. Depending on your hair, you can get one every month or two, with at least one being from a professional salon. You can do the at-home treatments as well. This will keep your locks looking silky smooth. Do your last one two days to a week before the big day.

2. Drink lots of water everyday. It not only will help your hair, your skin will thank you, too (as will the photo retoucher).

3. Eat your greens...and all veggies. I won't say to force yourself to eat Brussels sprouts, but veggies are good for a healthy head of hair.

4. Play with different hairstyles to see what's best for you. You can wear your hair down—it has a romantic feel. I'm going with soft waves and either a flower pinned low on one side or a delicate crown of flowers. If you want a more complicated style, check out Ken Paves' (Jessica Simpson's stylist) line of HairDo products to clip in. They have a perfect chignon and various other great hair clip-ins that look real.

5. Get your haircut a month to two weeks before your wedding day. If you are anything like me, it's more like a month—I never like my hair when it's first cut...well, I love it when I leave the salon, but when I try to style it the next day, it never looks quite right. I need at least two weeks before I start liking my cut, so consider this when scheduling.

6. Have your bridesmaids help you on the day of with the angles you cannot see or reach. Remember, the back has to look just as good as the front, especially during the ceremony.

Berry Beautiful

While always gorgeous, Halle Berry has an extra glow now that she is pregnant. Lucky for us, Brides have a glow on their big day, too! Halle's makeup is a great look for an evening wedding. Her smokey eye is just enough without overpowering her natural beauty. When going with a strong eye, go with light color on the lip with a lot of gloss. You may need a slightly darker lip depending on your skin tone, as no matter how much gloss you put on, the camera washes it right out. Talk to your makeup artist and take photos of yourself during your trial run. If doing your own makeup, try a few different shades and keep clicking that camera until the look is best for you.