October 16th

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Tanja Lippert Photography

Tip of the Day: Make sure you contract for enough hours of photography. "I can’t tell you how many photographers will sell a client on a five to seven-hour package," says Aviva Samuels from Kiss the Planner. "Sure the price is more appealing. However, when you sit down to create the wedding timeline, you will most likely discover that you don't have enough hours to capture all of the special moments and details."

She recommends an eight to ten-hour package in order to capture the wedding prep, the first look (if you have one), the family portraits and all of the key reception moments.

Plus, check out How to Get Gorgeous Wedding Photos.

Fragrance Oil

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Another free-spirited fragrance, Warm ($40, warmny.com) is all about the scent of sun-kissed skin and endless-summer beach days. Handmade in Malibu, Cali, it's a feel-good blend of citrusy, musky and light floral notes.

Cosmetics Bag

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Makeup genius Sonia Kashuk designed this Sonia Kashuk Completely Organized & Celebrate limited edition bag ($12.99, amazon.com) to hold more than just cosmetics. Load it up with your keys, sunglasses phone, business cards and wallet…once filled, you can just move it from one handbag to another — or use it on its own as a chic clutch.

Eyeliner Pencil

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Not for me, the graphic eyeliner approach — I like a more lived-in, slightly smudgy take on my eye makeup: black pencil blended along the upper lashline and the waterline below — a look best achieved with a soft pencil like Sonia Kashuk Dramatically Intensifying Kajal ($8.99, target.com).

Skin Enhancer

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Sisley Instant Perfect ($72, amazon.com) does exactly what it says. The silky gel emulsion mattifies, makes pores seem to vanish and adds a subtle allover-evenness to the complexion. This genius potion can be used under foundation as a primer, over foundation to tone down shine as the day wears on — or even instead of foundation.

Blotting Papers

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It’s amazing how effectively Muji Facial Blotting Paper Linen Mixed ($2.25, muji.us) works to blot up excess facial oil instantly, leaving skin with a fresh, clean finish. I’ve tried many different facial blotters, but these are my favorite by far. I love the minimal packaging, the affordable price and the ease of use — no mirror needed.

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What's In Your Makeup Bag?

As a former beauty editor, I’ve tried ev-er-y-thing. And like most beauty editors, I have a low-key approach to makeup. So there’s actually not very much in my makeup bag. (My bathroom is a different story, however.)

 

My key take-alongs speak to my particular needs and obsessions. Your mileage will vary, but for me, it’s about keeping oily shine at bay and making sure my two makeup essentials — black smudge-able eyeliner pencil and a subtly tinted lip gloss — are with me at all times for the inevitable touchups and reapplications. I’m a big fan of roll-on fragrance, so there are usually one or two tiny scent bottles lurking in my bag as well. Take a look!

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Lip Gloss Trio

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I am always on the lookout for the perfect lip-colored lip gloss: not too pink, not too beige — just natural and pretty, with a bit of subtle sparkle. Clé de Peau Beauté Shimmering Lip Gloss Trio ($50, cledepeaubeaute.com) features three iterations of this surprisingly elusive shade. Available November 1st.

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