Au Revoir InStyle Weddings

Time Inc. announced before the Thanksgiving holiday that InStyle Weddings would be the first of many lay offs coming up for the company. About 15 staffers (including freelance editors) were axed and the winter 2010 issue on stands Christmas day will be the last. It's sad how unexpected these things can be and just to see how the publishing industry is suffering in general. Start buying print again, people! The computer screen will never offer the same satisfaction as a glossy :)

I'm staying on the InStyle team to work on a special beauty project for our April 2010 issue, called "Best Beauty Buys." It's a massive undertaking that I've been working on since August and I'm almost seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Can't wait to see the finished product!

Christina Hendricks

InStyle Weddings fall 2009 cover girl, Christina Hendricks of Mad Men had a lovely ‘30s and ‘40s-inspired wedding at N.Y.C.’s Il Buco restaurant on October 11, 2009.

Celebrity makeup artist and green beauty expert, Tina Turnbow did Christina's makeup look. I received the inside scoop and found out that Tina used Tarte Cosmetics' new Spring 2010 cheek stain in "Flower" and Tarte's 24/7 lip sheer with SPF 15 in "Friday" for Christina's wedding.

To see more from Christina and Geoffrey Arend's wedding, click here!








Photo courtesy of InStyle.com

Bridal Beauty Must-Haves

Finally, my first beauty gallery is now up on InStyleWeddings.com for a bride's beauty bag must-have products. I interviewed celebrity make-up artists Vanessa Scali and Troy Jensen to tell me what products brides should carry with them on the big day.

One of the tips including keeping a small tin of cream cheek color like this Laura Mercier product in your bag to maintain a rosy glow on the apples of your cheeks throughout the night.



Photo Courtesy of Laura Mercier

Michelle Obama's Favorite Fragrance

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Photoshoot!

I went on my first photoshoot ever this week. I couldn't believe that it took over 5 hours for just one model, one gown, one perfect picture! Before the work began, we chilled back with some food from Wichcraft (yummy sandwiches) and played with the photog assistant's dog.

One of the editors also thought it would be fun to take a shot of all our hot sandals we all happened to be wearing...

I then helped the fashion director dress the model in a variety of gowns and pick the top 3 dresses. Our top picks from l-r were Reem Acra, Christos and Monique Lullier. The Monique won! And I layed out the pretty jewelry in consideration for the shoot.

While the model, Nicole (who happens to be a regular on Gossip Girls in Blair's posse!), got her hair and make-up done. I helped the assistant editor interview the makeup artist about why he chose certain beauty products for this shoot/story. We then put on the Monique Lullier and finally got to picture taking. It was a very lengthy process and it's interesting how a couple strands of hair out of place warrants the hair stylist to come rushing with his giant hairspray and brush. We probably took at least a few hundres shots and several different make-up and hair looks until we finally got the "perfect" one... though I thought they were all pretty good!