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Channeling the essence of the season, sparkling eye shadows, “wind kissed” cheeks, and rich lip colors not only look “natural” this time of the year, but work well on everyone. In the winter, my favorite look is a deep plum lip, sheer shimmery eye shadow, and a clean, glowing complexion. The Sculpt and Glow Contour Duo from Lily Lolo gives a gorgeous, understated glow to the high points of the face, and softly enhances natural contours. What we love about the winter beauty inspiration that Lucy and Katherine shared is that these looks are not only fresh and gorgeous, but you don’t need years of training to create them.

“I’ve always loved the tradition that you go to a church and get married,” says Bride & Blossom Featured Bride Lorenza. There’s the memorable scene when Kevin, Macaulay Culkin’s character, goes to the church and O Holy Night starts to play. Bride’s Dress: Pnina Tornai Bride’s Shoes: The Black Tux Hair: Laura Burns Makeup: Jennifer Wobito Caterer: Starr Catering Group Cake: Everything LuLu Rings: Sako Diamond Corp (Bride) + David Yurman (Groom) Invitations: Shine Wedding Invitations Music: DJ Longfellow (Scratch Weddings)

” Before starting his company Stillwell Events, Jeff Stillwell’s invaluable training was obtained by being the Director at some of New York City’s most luxurious venues. Stillwell Events plans and executes life’s most important events – anniversaries, birthdays, bar/bat mitzvahs, and of course weddings. The Full-Service package is more involved and for clients who want to be taken through the full event planning process. The full-service clients are my favorite jobs, because I really get to know the couple and tailor the wedding, so it brings their style and personality to life.

With just six months between getting engaged and the day of her wedding, Lorenza had to move fast on major decisions that take most brides over a year to make. She knew this