Choosing the Best Look for You on Your Special Day

Song of Solomon 4:9 You have captivated my heart, my sister, my bride; you have captivated my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your necklace

Proverbs 31:10 An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. 

For every woman finding the Perfect look for that special day is of utter importance.  Weather  you be a bride or a young lady attending prom; you dream of being the belle of the ball.  The first step in achieving your perfect look is to choose a dress.  Once you have chosen a dress you can start to decide which hairstyle is best for you. 

The strapless dress is by far the most popular choice and gives you the most versatility when choosing a look for your special day.  You can wear your hair down, half up or all the way up.  Wearing your hair completely down; loose wavy curls and mega volume is on trend this season.  You can opt for bold or classic makeup

When wearing a dress that has any sort of sleeve or a dress that is heavily embellished it is best to wear your hair up.  Otherwise the look can become a little chaotic.  This style is usually a little more traditional and very classic chic.  With a look like this I love a bold red lip.

Asymmetrical dresses are a very modern fashionable style.  When choosing a dress such as this you can opt to have an asymmetrical updo as well, or I would recommend hair all the way up.  Asymmetrical updos are the most popular way to wear your hair this year other than hair completely down.  

Now that you have chosen your dress, and have a better idea of what hair styles will work for your dress, down, all up or half up, you can start to put together your look.  Lets start by determining your face shape:

Oval is the "ideal" face shape, so you want to make sure your style helps you achieve the illusion of having an oval shaped face.  All face shapes can wear their hair down, half up or all up, it's just finding what you need to incorporate into your do to create that oval.  

Carrie Underwood is an example of an oval shaped face.  If you have an oval shaped face, you cannot really go wrong when choosing a style because it is already ideal.  What style is your dress? Take a look back and see what is recommended for you dress style to help you determine your hair style.  Volume is not needed for those who already have an oval face shape.

Are you a rectangular face shape like Jessica Simpson? If so, when choosing an updo for you, you are going to want to make sure you leave some hair down around your face  or at your temple to help round out your look, and not too much volume up top.  As your look is already elongated.

For round faces like Kelly Clarkson height and volume are key.  Having your hair pulled tight on the sides near your temples also helps to draw the face in giving the perfect oval.  

A square face, similar to that of a rectangle, only you are going to want the volume and height up to to help elongate your face shape.  Looser still by the temple to help round out your look like Paris Hilton seen here.

Jennifer Love Hewitt is a classic heart shape.  Having hair down around your face helps to off set a narrow jaw and create the look of the oval

The Triangular face shape can be confused with the heart.  And they would be the same if you thought of the heart as an upside down triangle.  The difference between the the two is that the triangular face shape is a right side up triangle which means you are widest at the jaw and narrower up top.  The heart is opposite.  Leona Lewis shows a perfect way to give the triangle an oval illusion here by creating volume from ear to ear off setting a wide jaw.

Hopefully now with your dress picked out and face shape determined you have picked out the perfect updo for you! 

Remember that these tips are also relevant in choosing the everyday hairstyle for yourself now that you know what looks best for your face shape.  

Fitness Tip of the day:

 Is any one time of day the best time to exercise?  

The truth is that there's no reliable evidence to suggest that calories are burned more efficiently at certain times of day. But the time of day can influence how you feel when exercising. The most important thing, experts say, is to choose a time of day you can stick with, so that exercise becomes a habit.

Your body's circadian rhythm determines whether you're a night owl or an early bird, and there's not much you can do to alter it.

Circadian rhythm is governed by the 24-hour pattern of the earth’s rotation. These rhythms influence body functions such as blood pressure, body temperature, hormone levels, and heart rate, all of which play a role in your body's readiness for exercise.

Using your body clock as a guide to when to go for a walk or hit the gym might seem like a good idea. But, of course, there are other important considerations, such as family and work schedules, or a friend's availability to walk with you

If you have trouble with consistency, morning may be your best time to exercise, experts say. 

Weddings, Marriage and Love

Gen. 2:18, 21-24 The Lord God said, It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.  And while he was sleeping, he took one of the man's ribs and closed up the place with flesh. Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. The man said, This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called woman, for she was taken out of man.  For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. 

Here we see the first wedding. We can conclude from this account in Genesis that marriage is God's idea, designed and instituted by the Creator. In these verses we also discover that at the heart of God's design for marriage is companionship and intimacy.

Song of Solomon 6:3 

I am my beloved and my beloved is mine.

Song of Solomon 8:6-7 Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, the very flame of the LORD. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. If a man offered for love all the wealth of his house, he would be utterly despised.

1 Corinthians 13:1-3 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing. 

It is summer, and that means it is wedding season!!! This is one of my favorite times of year; as I am in love with love!  The Bible is full of great verses and passages about the topic of love.  God’s love for us is a perfect example and starting place to study on love. There are also great verses about love in relation to marriage, brotherly love or friendship, and loving your neighbor. What is your favorite love Bible verse?

One of my girlfriends from high school married her husband on the 20th of July, and I had the honor of doing her hair and makeup for her special day! She was just absolutely stunning-the ceremony was so beautiful and heart felt.  I have included some pictures of her during the "getting ready" process.

Before Makeup

One of the biggest trends I have been seeing lately are braids incorporated into the updos.  Now this may sound corny, but one of the things I LOVE about this trend, besides the fact that it's super fun and feminine, is that a braid is made up of three strands intertwined into one.  I remember at my wedding the pastor speaking of how marriage is composed of three chords; husband, wife, and The holy spirit.  How perfect is that?  As long as God is present with in a marriage, in both the hearts of man and wife, your marriage will be able to withstand ANY storm.  Now Im not saying you will not face temptations                                                      and trials; you WILL.  But A marriage built on the rock will be harder to break.

I also am seeing a lot more updos that fall to one side, and a lot of wedding styles that showcase length.  Most of the brides that I have been working with have even been wearing hair extensions for their big day to help show case that length.  Lots of loose curls and styles with lots of volume.  Hairpieces like Heidi's flower, headbands and hairpins are becoming much more popular in the modern wedding and I am not seeing as many brides wearing veils.  

As far as makeup goes, it seems the bolder the better.  This is a great theory I believe because as a bride you   need to remember that your makeup will not show up as heavy on your pictures.  On Heidi I did a smokey eye and  a frosted lip.  Most brides I have been working with have also been wearing eyelash extensions to achieve a bolder eye.  There are a few different options when applying eyelashes to achieve a person's individual need and preference.  There are individual eyelashes, which help give a more natural look and are a little more durable, and there are strips which give a very full, edgier look.  Both types also come in many different lengths.  

Final touches on makeup

  Wedding day Tip:  Remember to apply (or have your stylist apply) a primer to your face, neck and declite prior to putting on your makeup. Once makeup is applied use a setting spray to set your makeup so that everything stays "smudge free" on your big day.  I recommend using Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Moisture Mist spray.  All you need to do is hold bottle about a foot away from your face and mist lightly.  Have a small clutch along, maybe give to maid of honor or personal attendant to hold, containing extra bobby pins, and small hair spray and gloss just in case they are needed.  

If you are a bride-to-be and are interested in having me as your stylist, please send me an e-mail at quianarose@gmail.com.  I can show you more of my work and we can discuss rates.  

Tomorrow learn how to choose the right updo/formal style for YOU! 

Request for Feedback

Hello Beautiful Ladies,

Just wanting to know, as this is my first time blogging, what you would like to see covered in my blog.  Please give me feedback!!!! The things I plan on covering:

• Scripture and how it pertains to our everyday lives as women
• latest hair and makeup trends
• Nail art/design
• Hottest fashion and accessories 
• Yummy recipes
• Fitness tips
• how to care for our soul
• Skin care
• shopping on a budget
• creative wardrobe

I would like to cover different topics of issues we deal with as women this is where I would really like your input.  What are things YOU struggle with? Let's take a look at what God says about these issues.  A few I have in mind include:

• Relationships/marriage
• Loving ourselves, self worth including how to and where to find help when dealing with things such as eating disorders-thoughts of self harm
• How to love others in a Godly fashion
• Spiritual Growth
• Finding who WE are as individuals in Christ; not needing anything or anyone else to define us
• Political/moral issues

Others?? Also I was wondering If I should share my work? Different Haircuts/styles/colors that I do, makeup...Would you be interested in my opinions on things?  Would you like to see discussions take place here?  Are you interested in MY  fashion tastes and styles? For example: I am headed to Chicago tomorrow night for a friends birthday.  Are you wanting to see and be updated with pics of trends I like to rock?  Any input is greatly appreciated! =]

Summer Nail Color Trends

"Christ has no body on earth but yours, no hands but yours, no feet but yours. Yours are the eyes through which Christ's compassion for the world is to look out; yours are the feet with which He is to go about doing good; and yours are the hands with which He is to bless us now." ~Saint Teresa of Avila

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This summer's nail color is all about hot pinks, neon oranges and electric yellows, Bright and bold, but also classic nudes and feminine pastels. These are just a few of my favorite from my collection at home.  

The Caviar Manicure

One of the trendiest ways to wear your manicure this season is to wear a different complimentary color or design on your ring finger.  Also lots of bling, and bold patterns.  Sport-length is the most popular length; Long nails are not so much of a trend right now.  

Shellac Nails are the hottest hit of 2012! The beauty world is raving about the Shellac Craze. This new revolutionary product is changing the way women get their nails done. Shellac Nails look as good if not better than acrylic nails.  Shellac Nails last up to 14 days without losing shine or shimmer. They are hard and do not scratch or smudge. When it comes time to take them off the nail, it is as easy as 1, 2, 3 and it does not damage the nail itself.

Just as we are to care for one another as the body of Christ (the church) and take care of all of the parts, we must do the same for our own physical bodies.  It is recommended to have a mani/pedi about once a month or every three to six weeks.   Usually a person would visit a local salon/spa to have these services done, but they can be done at home for little to no cost for you.
  

There are many benefits of getting mani/pedis from a health perspective as well as an emotional and mental well being perspective. There are various diseases of the nail that can occur that are preventable with regular care. Fungal infections, ingrown nails,    misshapen nails, hard or brittle nails are among the issues that can be solved with regular nail maintenance.  Your nails can grow longer and stronger overtime with maintenance.  Keeping your nails looking healthy and strong also makes your hands look more aesthetically pleasing. Having attractive hands and nails can evoke a sense of confidence in a person that translates into all other aspects of life and daily tasks. The time it takes to have a mani/pedi is a great way to relax and unwind. The accompanying hand/foot massage can melt away any stress and has long lasting positive effects.

 In today’s economy such a luxury as regular spa mani/pedis may just not be within your budget.  However, being a professional I still recommend you visit the spa every so often, in between your at home care.  At home mani/pedis are a cost effective way to take advantage of all the benefits and still maintain your budget. This is also a great bonding experience between loved ones. You and your significant other can give each other mani/pedis for an intimate time that also has long reaching health benefits.  

So what happens in a mani/pedi? The first thing that occurs is any old nail polish is removed and the hands/feet are soaked and washed thoroughly. The nails are trimmed and shaped per your specifications and personal preference. A cuticle conditioner is applied so that the cuticles are soft. They are then gently pushed back and any loose or dead skin is removed with the use of cuticle scissors, the nails are buffed and polished.  

You are beautiful my darling official first blog!

It has been a dream of mine to share my passion both for fashion and Jesus with the world! I am looking forward to sharing with you, and reaching the unreached for Christ!