With 227 days until my wedding (yeah I am counting) I am trying to start getting into a body and skin routine that will get me to a place I am happy with for the big day. In terms of body, I am eating a lot of pizza and pasta and am pretty happy about it. But for my skin, I’d love some tips.

Here is my current process. 

Remove all make up with Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes 

Cetaphil Face Wash with my Clarisonic.

Then I moisturize with Cetaphil face lotion.

If I am really feeling like putting in some effort, I will use this Mario Badescu face mask.

So this is were you come in, what products or procedures (non-surgical obviously) do you swear by to brighten your skin, give you a nice fake tan, soften your cheeks? Anything really. I have a very simple routine right now so I am not looking to get into 10 new products a day, but I would love some recommendations. So lets hear it!

Oh and today, I am at A New Found Treasure sharing two things I love in fashion and design and also at Confessions of a Professional Bridesmaid sharing how we chose our unique wedding venue! 

Wedding makeup was one of the biggest challenges for me. My daily makeup routine includes bronzer, blush, eyeliner, mascara and chapstick. Not only is there nothing more included, I don’t even own anything more. So the thought of having my makeup done for my wedding has been very intimidating. I had a trial that I wasn’t happy with at all. I said I wanted to look natural, turns out natural means different things to different people. So next up I went to Carley Martin (per my friend Ashely‘s recommendation) and am so happy I did.

My inspiration was this picture (minus a little blush)

I like how dewy and fresh she looks. Perfectly natural. And that is exactly what I got from Carley! Even her portfolio showcases girls who have this exact look

What is your opinion on bridal makeup? Go bold? Or be natural? I definitely think its a personal decision.