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Text & Makeup by: Aimee Saling

The seasons of the year make all the difference in planning a wedding. The location of your reception and the type of dress you wear is all determined by seasons and weather.

Most of us plan spring and summer weddings around the outdoors with the slight breeze of the spring and warmness of the summer; while fall creates a cool crispness in the air and beautiful shades of gold, orange and chocolate brown leaves; and winter changes into a time of warmer shades such as mahogany, charcoal and navy blues.

Have you ever stopped to think about the way these factors affect your hair and makeup?

SPRING

For fresh, spring skin, you want to exfoliate to remove any excess dry winter layers. Manicures and pedicures are crucial, as this is the time for open-toed shoes and light pastel fingernail polish. Spring-cleaning also applies to your beauty bag. Throw away any foundation that may be lighter in shade due to the winter months and invest in a bronzer to help with the sunny glow that your skin needs. Sheer pinks, beiges, and rosy browns are pretty for the springtime.

SUMMER

Although summer brings warm, carefree days, this doesn’t mean that you should be too carefree with your skin. Heat and harmful UV rays can take a toll on your face. Sun and warm weather can produce oiliness, which leads to ugly breakouts and makeup meltdowns. Blotting papers are a good item to have on hand to use for touch-ups. They allow you to blot any unwanted oiliness without disturbing your makeup. You should always use oil-free moisturizers and foundations with a SPF 15; or for a lighter application, try tinted moisturizers. Look into using waterproof makeup, especialy mascara. If you have longer hair, consider wearing it up in a loose up-do for a cooler look.

AUTUMN

Autumn has always been a popular time of year for weddings. There is crispness in the air, and the leaves are beginning to change color, which makes for beautiful wedding picture backdrops. Extend your summer color with a bronzer, and consider new looks with deeper colors such as mahogany and neutral browns. Use neutral or nude matte lipstick to help compliment the darker eye shadows. Think about changing your hair color to a richer shade with some lighter highlights to compliment your face. The time of year to start considering richer moisturizers and facial masks is quickly approaching.

WINTER

‘Tis the season for dreary lit days and drier skin. In the winter months, you want to make sure your skin is thoroughly moisturized. Be sure to get lots of sleep to minimize dark circles and puffiness in your eye area. Drink LOTS of water and moisturize your feet, ankles and knees with a rich moisturizer. Winter is the time to stop using cooler, brighter makeup shades; you want to have more of a warm glow. Instead, invest in some warmer shades with some shine to them. Be careful not to use too much shimmer, and remember to only use these types of products in one area, maybe a little sparkle in your lip-gloss or sheen in your blush. Check out some self-tanning lotions or ask about the tanning treatments at your local salons. This is a safe way to continue your summer and autumn glow throughout the winter months.

Regardless of the season or the time of year, basic makeup principals always apply. The fundamentals of perfect skin should always be practiced. A good skin care regimen (Cleanse, Tone, Exfoliate, Moisturize), drinking lots of water, getting plenty of sleep, and having an overall healthy life style will help your skin look its best.