Bridal Beauty Strategies
Whether it was due to my extensive Barbie collection, Disney princesses, or The Patriarchy in general, I can?t deny that I was very much into beauty rituals and products quite early on. Age five: I loved watching my mom do her makeup. Age 11: I would spend hours cruising the cosmetics aisles with my best friend at the ol? Drug Emporium. Today: I?ll defend to the death a woman?s right to not wear makeup/shave/groom according to ridiculous cultural standards…but I still delight in indulging in this silly stuff from time to time, and especially love reading about others? recommendations and advice. If you do, too, here?s a look at what I?ve been experimenting with regarding wedding beauty prep.

Just werkin’ on my fitness. | GIF via GIPHY HEALTH. I am currently on Day 19 of Whole30, which is basically the worst but it certainly gets results quickly. It?s very similar to Paleo—I?ve cut out grains, dairy, sugar, and alcohol, which are normally my four food groups. As much as I miss donuts and cheese and bourbon, this (along with consistent running and some weights/yoga) is helping me with some of the pesky weight I?ve wanted to lose for ages.

Pro-tip: Stop before it gets to this point. | GIF via GIPHY
TEETH WHITENING. I had whitening trays professionally made back in college, so I just needed to pick up some solution from my current dentist. I will be tossing those in a couple times during the next month, but I?ve heard great things...