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Valentine’s Day is the perfect herald of spring, with its feminine hues of soft pinks, warm reds and gentle purples. The arrival of spring speaks to the flowing grace, youthful bloom, playful flirtation, vivaciousness and the quiet beauty of womanhood.

We all share one common nightmare: bad hair days. It doesn’t matter what type or cut of hair we have. Days we don’t have time to wash our hair or days we just don’t know what to do with it because it stubbornly won’t do anything for us.
What to do?

Some of the best traditions have many years behind them. You’re familiar with this one I’m sure: “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a silver sixpence in her shoe.”
Join the Dallas Bridal Show, on Jan. 28 and 29, in celebrating its 23 years of tradition in bringing together the best of the local wedding exhibitors and making those brides blush with the delight of it all.

The Texas Wedding Guide is thrilled to kick off the new year with EXCLUSIVE VIP PASSES to one of the most exciting bridal shows of the year: UNVEILED! We are giving away 10 COMPLIMENTARY VIP passes (each good for two tickets and valued at $30 each) to the FIRST 10 people that respond to (erika@dgpublishinginc.com)! These are truly a special gift that you can give to YOURSELF or to a loved one that is a blushing bride-to-be. We care about your wedding planning and know that you would enjoy attending this exemplary bridal show! Before you toss that bouquet, EMAIL us right now to receive your free tickets!! The event is this SUNDAY, Jan. 15, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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With the stress of planning a wedding, it is no wonder that a lady's stress can show up on her face. Getting your skin picture perfect for your wedding isn't as hard as it may seem. We're all inundated with information about new-age cleansers, toners, astringents, primers and incredible variations of "age-friendly" makeup; however, in the midst of a whirlwind of products and advertisements there are a couple tips that have stood the test of time. On a daily basis we are all battling breakouts, dryness, irritation, sun damage and most of us are even attempting to slow the aging process on our skin. Shannon Caldwell, of Shannon Caldwell/Something-You Makeup Artistry, and Miss Bliss swear by their Clarisonic (as used in moderation under an aesthetician's or dermatologist's care) while others swear by salicylic-acid treatments. Whatever the case, it is important to know that every person's skin is different, our skin cells are constantly shedding and being rejuvenated by omitting free radicals. So steer clear of being seen with a face in distress on your wedding day. Shannon Caldwell and Miss Bliss can ease your frusterations with valuable tips on how to start taking care of your skin, now.
Susie Gray Uphues is a professional makeup artist based in Dallas Tx. Susie began her career as an artist over 23 years ago, as an in-house artist for Neiman Marcus, where she made a name for herself in the makeup world. After leaving Neiman's, Susie traveled extensively Bobbi Brown for 13 years, including London where she worked at the famous Harrods Dept store as well as doing personal appearances for Bobbi all over the US. Her talent and travels have taken her on a journey to India for a royal wedding as well as numerous resort shoots in Mexico.
On your special day there are so many factors that can make all the difference. You have carefully chosen the perfect gown, ideal location and best photographer. Why leave the precise application of your makeup to someone whose experience and credentials aren’t top notch? Come to the expert and put this day in the hands of experience.
Shannon Caldwell, Principal Artist

If there has ever been a time to fuse exquisitely dark-vintage glamour and traditional white elegance, it is in this awe-inspiring styled photo shoot in The Library at The Warwick Melrose in Dallas. The photo shoot was shot by Jonathan Ivy Lifestyle Photography, styled by Lottie Fowler of Couture Events, culinary artistry was by Sugar Bee Sweets, and makeup was by Shannon Caldwell at Something You Makeup Artistry. With these four phenomenal talents, it is no wonder this photo shoot was executed with flawless elegance and creative precision.
In accordance with the message of our "Before I Do" Bridal Makeover (which ends TOMORROW), we reached out to renown dietician Ryan Reist this morning to provide brides (and grooms) some guidance on how to feel healthier as their wedding day approaches. There is a plethora of information out there from validated and well-informed trainers and nutritionists to the somewhat plausible WebMB and google search engines, it is hard to get a specific plan that is tailored to your body and metabolism. By garnering information from multiple sources it can be easier to funnel all that knowledge and execute a self-made workout regimen yourself. Reist discusses the simple things one can do to get him/her started on a journey to a healthier lifestlye.