From the moment you are transformed from girlfriend into fiancée, your life can become one never-ending to-do list. Often, brides-to-be can forget to add their own well-being to the agenda. The result? More stress and, consequently, not-so-pretty wedding photographs. To ensure that you are flawless on your wedding day, stop depriving yourself and treat yourself.
Take a cue from my guide below and say “I do!” to a better you!
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Skincare
Since the engagement, I’ve been visiting my favorite dermatologist every two months. Not only does she take the time to clean my pores (which helps prevents future breakouts), but she also prescribes creams and washes that leave my skin glowing. In addition to finding a great skincare pro, always remember to take off your makeup and wash your face before going to sleep (and once more when you rise in the morning). Your skin will thank you!
Diet
I purchased my gown last February and realized by August that I had put on nine pounds since then! To ensure that my first fitting is a positive experience, I’ve been more mindful of my food intake. I try to eat smaller portions more frequently and limit my snacks to twice a day (I try to keep them around 100 calories). I stopped going back for seconds and limit myself to the food that first made it on my plate.
Exercise
Although I lost momentum the past month, my workout routine (which starts again today!) consists of running a mile and a half three times a week. I conclude my run with weights and squats. I’ve noticed that since I began my new diet and exercise routine, I’ve lost five pounds! I’m not going to lie to you: it was very difficult for me to motivate myself to workout. I found that running with a partner was the push I needed to be active. After a month of running with my fiancé, I felt motivated enough to begin doing it on my own.
Pre-Wedding Beauty Treatments
When we get to the four-month mark, I plan on having a few beauty treatments done to prepare for the wedding. I’m considering getting my teeth professionally whitened and adding eyelash extensions. I am desperately looking for reviews and recommendations to ensure smooth procedures all around. My biggest concern with the teeth whitening is that my teeth will become overly sensitive. Should I bite the bullet and remind myself that pain is beauty?
Crista asks: What does your beauty regimen consist of?
—Crista Camerlengo
Crista Camerlengo is a real bride and the co-founder of Style She Wrote, who will tie the knot in July 2012 with Michael, her fiancé of six years. This chic NYC couple describes their wedding style as “modern romance"—fitting for a pair who had their first date at a quaint seaport and became engaged in the same spot, overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge. This fashion-forward blogger loves to infuse her traditional taste with unexpected contemporary accents.
