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Looking for name change advice or some tips for newlywed life? The MissNowMrs experts have created state-specific name change articles and checklists for you. We’ve chronicled our recommendations for how to travel while changing your name AND how to handle voting during the transition.

We’ve also compiled our best guidance for how to handle difficult sister in laws, holidays as newlyweds, the ever-annoying baby questions, and much more. Why? Because, while we are name change experts, we’re also newlywed wives, moms, and sisters.

We hope our name change advice articles help smooth your transition to your new name, and a whole new phase of life. Congratulations and best wishes from the entire MissNowMrs team!

DIY Wedding Makeup Made Easy!

Flowers, check. Dress, check. Photographer, check. Now all you need is the perfect DIY wedding makeup for the Big Day. Always remember that when planning to apply your own bridal makeup, what you see in the mirror may not necessarily be what you get on film. But have no worries, here are a few tips that every bride should consider before the big day to achieve a flawless camera-ready look.

Practice Makes Perfect
Take the time to practice putting on your makeup prior to the big day and have a camera handy. Snap away after doing your makeup and study the photo critically. Don’t put it to rest after one try— if you are not a professional makeup artist, experiment until you get it right!

Moisturize
The camera tends to capture oily skin. Be sure to moisturize with an oil-free moisturizer. Let it sink in for a minute and then start applying makeup. Also, don’t experiment with a new moisturizer on your skin or you may end up with blotchy or breakout surprises!

Blend and Match
Wearing a beautiful strapless gown? Room lighting may be tricky. Look hard and close, and make sure your neck and chest match your face color. Pat some powder on your chest and neck to even out your skin tone. Before doing so, insert paper towels securely into your dress and let it cover your neckline to avoid a powdered messy dress! Be sure to blend the foundation around your neck and hairline to avoid apparent multi-colored skin in photos. Steer clear of shimmery bronzers and blush; they do not translate well on camera.

Paint Those Lips
Natural lip color or applying sheer gloss is a no-no for the big day. Color on your lips will bring life to your photos. Lip gloss should be applied on top of color, not substituted for lipstick. To make your lip color last, prior to applying lipstick, line and fill in your lips with lip liner.

Touch-Up
Bridesmaids are girl’s best friends and “foundation”, in more ways than one. So pass along a wedding day touch-up kit to your maid of honor. Be sure to include the essentials—lipstick, eyeliner and powder/foundation. Have her keep it throughout the night and remind you to refresh your makeup so your photos look good— from your vows to your late now wows!

DIY Wedding Makeup Tips from Susmta Patel

Congrats to our June Beauty Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to our June Beauty giveaway winner, Thelma!! She read our newlywed blog, left a comment and now she’s won Dermacyte’s Oxygen Concentrate cream (an $84 value)! This product uses oxygen to reduce wrinkles and make will make her skin positively radiant! We can’t wait to hear your comments on how it works for you.

Dermacyte Oxygen Concentrate is a unique and ultra-soothing formula that helps restore a youthful glow to your skin. Your complexion appears instantly brighter and energized after it is applied. Apply morning and night onto clean skin before any other products. Think of Dermacyte Oxygen Concentrate as an oxygen bar for your skin!

Thelma please check your email for the details on how to redeem your fabulous prize from Dermacyte! Bummed you weren’t our June Beauty giveaway winner? Not to worry, the next giveaway will be announced on Friday…and it’s really high tech and cool!

Last Day To Win Our Amazing June Giveaway!

Excited to win our June giveaway? Is the stress of co-habitation, commuting and coping with your in-laws robbing you of your newlywed glow or is the anxiety of almost walking down the aisle wreaking havoc with your skin? If so, don’t worry…our June Giveaway is perfect for you! One lucky reader will win a Dermacyte Oxygen Concentrate cream (an $84 value)! This product uses oxygen to reduce wrinkles and make your skin positively radiant!

Did you know that oxygen depletion is one of the leading contributing factors to the development of wrinkles, fines lines and premature aging of the skin? It contributes to dehydration, uneven skin tone and a dull complexion. As we grow older, the body’s ability to deliver oxygen to skin tissue becomes less efficient. The lower oxygen levels in the body affect our ability to make collagen, which is an essential structural support to the skin.

The randomly selected contest winner will be announced on June 30th!! If we don’t hear back from the winner within 2 weeks, we will randomly select a new winner to make sure someone ends up with this great goodie!

Summer Hair Care (How to Fight the Frizz)!

With the arrival of warm weather comes a handful of beauty woes. The biggest battle…taming summer hair frizz. Don’t spend your mornings in frustration, piling on products to tame that unmanageable mane. Here are a few tips to keep you looking like the fabulous newlywed you are, all summer long!

Don’t Go Short – Though the scorching summer heat will have you ready to shorten those locks, keep your hair long. Short hair is more likely to bulk up in hot humid weather. So save the new do for a humid-free season like Fall. Leave those locks long!

Change Your Shower Routine – To make sure you steer clear of summer frizz, don’t over wash your hair. Try changing your regular routine to include fewer showers and more baths, the natural oils in your scalp will lessen the frizz factor. Also, use a high quality conditioner and leave it on for a while before rinsing. When rinsing, leave a very light layer in your hair to help combat frizz.

Steer Clear of Hair Volumizing Products – Stay away from products that give you more volume and body, resulting in MORE summer frizz. Go light on the products and do your research!

Shift Your Focus – The clock is ticking. It is almost 8:30 a.m. And you are nowhere near ready for work. Sometimes, the solution is to shift your focus. Put your hair in an elegant twist and play up your makeup or those fabulous long earrings you recently purchased. Another option is to quickly section a part of your hair, braid it and create a messy bun.

With these tips you can look forward to smooth sailing in the hair department this summer. All the more time to spend selecting your sundress and accessories for the day! Do you have any summer hair tips to share? We’d love for you to leave a comment!
Tips courtesy of Barbara Abbasi, Hairstylist and Ferrum Inventor.

Our June Giveaway is a Breath of Fresh Air For Your Face!

You’re going to be so excited about our June giveaway! Is the stress of co-habitation, commuting and coping with your in-laws robbing you of your newlywed glow or is the anxiety of almost walking down the aisle wreaking havoc with your skin? If so, don’t worry…our June Giveaway is perfect for you! One lucky reader will win a Dermacyte Oxygen Concentrate cream (an $84 value)! This product uses oxygen to reduce wrinkles and make your skin positively radiant!

Are you ready to get your glow one and make everyone jealous with our June giveaway? Leave a comment on this, or any of our Dermacyte posts on Mondays and you’ll be automatically entered to win. Tell us all about why you should win this amazing skincare set…do you have an important event or anniversary around the corner? The randomly selected contest winner will be announced on June 30th!! If we don’t hear back from the winner within 2 weeks, we will randomly select a new winner to make sure someone ends up with this great goodie!

**If you tweet this giveaway by clicking the green retweet button below and then post a comment that you tweeted with your twitter handle, you’ll receive an additional contest entry!**