Its Barbie and Barney Backlash Day so we thought we would
see what inspiration we could glean from Barbie for all those Brides out there
looking for a dress!
Lace
We like to see that Barbie keeps up with current trends in the wedding dress
department. What might have been once considered quite antiquated; Kate
Middleton made us fall in love in love with lace all over again! Barbie’s dress
has a subtle lace details over the ivory silk in the shape of flowers- we like
it- not too overstated- just simple and elegant and in vogue.
Colour scheme
There was no way of escaping pink on Barbie for her wedding day to Ken;
however we like the small bursts of colour to accentuate the dress. Pink may not
be your thing but imagine it as another colour; the subtlety of the flowers,
necklace, sash, earrings and tiara pulling out your colour scheme. You might not
like it all but one or two of these accessories in your signature wedding colour
could give your plain dress the lift it needs to tie in with your
bridesmaids.
Hair
The hair needs to be styled but not too much. There is nothing worse than a
hair style on your wedding day that doesn’t move because it’s coated in too much
hair spray. The tap and crack as I like to call it! You need the balance
between- the best your hair has ever looked- but like you could recreate it at
home. Anything else looks too much and unnatural on you. If you like your hair
curly- getting it professionally done will give it that edge, but in keeping
with your normal look. A big curl at the bottom like Barbie can give a
professional touch to normally unruly, wavy hair.
Make up
The smoky eyes are all in with the bridal community at the moment, so it’s
not a look to be frightened of on your wedding day, but make sure you don’t go
over the top on the black eye shadow or you might just look like a Goth bride!
Barbie has it just right- her eyes are popping!
The Veil
Even for those non-religious, non- traditional folk, a veil could still work
for you. Even if you don’t pull it over your face, a long veil at the back
draping down can complement a long hair do! Just like Barbie’s long blonde
locks!
Vertical emphasis
If you are concerned about your height, Barbie has got it just right to make
you look taller! With a long veil, a vertical drop on the sash across the
middle, long drop of flowers and long necklace, everything on her makes her look
elongated, so take heed and use it to your advantage if you are worried about
your vertical presence!
Work the dress
You need to wear the dress not let the dress wear you! Stand up straight so
every detail can be captured. If you have expensive earrings on, then ask your
hair stylist to part your hair in a way that puts them on show. The same goes
for your tiara- if you only have a little one, it can get lost if your hair is
too puffy at the top. If you have detailed shoulders on the dress, allow your
hair to drop behind your shoulders to show the details off! Don’t hold your
flowers fright in front of you to block the front of your dress. This so often
where the dress draws the eye because it will have some ruchering, or diamantes,
although your flowers may be lovely- your dress was more expensive so don’t
waste it! In the photographs, raise you’re hand so it’s almost at your hip- if
it’s at the side of you, it won’t show off your lovely curves in the dress like
Barbie demonstrates!
Consistency
She has a theme and she’s stuck with it! Try not to mix and match your
accessories too much! Buy sets that match one another or you will look like a
walking jewellery cart. A mix of silver and gold and beading or glitter, will
make you look like a fairy has thrown up on you. Stick with one metal and carry
it through all of your accessories!
Smile
None likes a moody bride on your wedding day! Save it for the before and the
after if something is getting you stressed. You only have a few short hours to
get pictures of you looking like a million dollars and a frown can really take
the shine off things!
