Wedding Day Beauty

As I mentioned in my previous post about the Bridal Bazaar about vendors providing discounts or FREE stuff on your wedding day - I did not mention that there are different raffles and things you get entered just by attending. 

To my pleasant surprise, after attending a more boutique bazaar a few weeks prior - I received an email kindly letting me know that I have won a beauty pampering session via Mary Kay for myself and up to 5 additional guests.  This was awesome!  My consultant called me up and asked me a few questions, provided me directions and set up an appointment time that was convenient for me and my guests. Fantastic!

Upon arrival, we went into this really cute studio/boutique that had a kitchen, and several rooms that were set up for presentations . To me, this didn't seem too much like a pampering session at all, it seemed like a sales gimmick.  Nonetheless, the girls were SUPER nice and started chatting with my friends as soon as we arrived, and were pleasant despite us being 30 minutes early.  Once we sat down, the "presentation" started.  She went around the room and put samples in our trays and mirror cases (that were set up prior) that we would be trying throughout the day.  She walked us through an entire beauty regimine and provided us information on skin care, products, what to do and what not to do and encouraged us to take care of ourselves - also providing information on other competitive brands.  She was really in there to help us!

Now, this was Mary Kay.  I know that whenever I think of Mary Kay, I think an old woman with big hair, blue eye shadow and a pink car - driving around delivering the like to women on my block.  That's not really the case at all!  The girls that do this are super nice, very knowledgeable and they actually represent a REALLY good product! In fact, this is a great way for any woman, any age to make a good living.  Apparently the commissions are really good - and it's only $100 to get started (for a starter kit valued at $650!!).  Now that's a deal!

So...obviously, walking into this presentation knowing that they will try and sell the products at the end, I had made up my mind - I'm broke, planning a budget wedding and have no need to replace all my current products with this Mary Kay stuff.  I'll tell you though...after hearing what she had to say about skin care, what makes the products the #1 ranked skin care line in the nation, and how that relates to my skin issues - I was sold.  Not only do these products make your skin feel soft and give you the nutrients you need on a daily basis for good skin care, but what really sold me was the foundation.  It's nice and light, matched my skin perfectly, covered well and still allowed my skin to breathe.  Needless to say - I broke down and bought some stuff.  It's very affordable too!  Reason being, they don't sell it in the stores so they have little to no overhead costs that create a mark up three times over the actual whole sale price of the product.  All in all, it's a good purchase, and you might be hooked for life. 

How this corresponds to a wedding day beauty regime...well let me tell you.  First and foremost, having skin issues that make me self conscious and after using these products for less than a week, I can already see and feel a difference.  (My fiance also says that I'm glowing as well).  Having a good beauty regime prior to your big day will help set the road for good skin on the day of - but also, and I'm still waiting for the 2nd pampering day offered by Mary Kay where I get to test make up, but it's a good way to go if you're looking for good product that will last on your special day for a much discounted rate. 

I'm sure you have all heard of airbrushed make up right?  Well, if not - one of my upcoming posts will be regarding the art of selecting the make up for your special day and if it's worth it to splurge on that supposedly fantastic airbrush makeup that claims flawlessness.

Anyway...Mary Kay is budget friendly premier skin care that can make a huge difference on your wedding day beauty regime, and photographs of your special day.  I suggest taking a look into it. All Mary Kay reps will sample their stuff for free, and guess what's even better?  If you hate it, you can return it - no questions asked!  It's a win-win for everyone involved. 

Now, the rep did mention that beyond a good healthy skin care regimen, you can put whatever make up that you would like.  Check it out!