“Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. That, or a kick-ass red lipstick.” – Gwyneth Paltrow
Ann Sheridan, circa 1938 / Photographer unknown / Image via Insite
I already revealed to you that I have hired a stylist to do my hair and makeup on our wedding day. Now that my hair and makeup trial is approaching, I’ve been searching high and low for inspiration for my wedding-day look. My dress is vintage inspired, so I’d like to complement it with a look that channels the 1920s Hollywood glamor. My ears will be bejeweled with these Art Deco earrings I scored from Perfect Details:
Drop earrings with flange, from Perfect Details
The vintage Hollywood look is becoming really trendy again, so there are plenty of resources out there for inspiration. My favorite look at the moment is red lipstick, subtle metallic eyeshadow, blush cheeks, and lonnnnng come-hither eyelashes:
Leighton Meester looking glam / Photo by Jamie McCarthy via Seventeen
I haven’t decided on a hairstyle yet. This one is tough, y’all! There are so many options! Like many girls before me, I’ve been growing my hair out for the wedding, so length shouldn’t be a limiting factor. I am gravitating toward an updo with lots of volume and details:
Duchess Kate is the ultimate stylista, and her updo at the London Olympic gala was simply stunning. / Photo via Daily Mail
This bride’s ringlets pinned into an updo are loosely reminiscent of old Hollywood. / Photo by This Love Of Yours… / Image via Style Me Pretty
Keira Knightly looks ultra sultry here. Is it worth taking the plunge and getting bangs just to achieve a certain look on your wedding day? / Photo via Socialite Life
And I loved Mrs. Sparker’s wedding-day hair—it’s hard to go wrong with a chic chignon!
So, I need some help! How do you think I should wear my hair on my wedding day? For those of you who are already married or who are past this stage of wedding planning, what inspired your wedding-day look?
Of the ones you posted, I love love love the ringlets pinned up! I think it looks beautiful – detailed, but not TOO much, and very glam! And great inspiration, Leighton looks stunning (as you will!).
All those looks are lovely, but I’m partial to Kate’s, she always manages to make classic looks modern and beautiful!
For anyone else looking for jewelry, I love 1928 Jewelry Company 
Some department stores carry it, and they have a great selection online.
@Mrs. Pony: Ahh, Kate. I want her hair. And her skin. And her wardrobe.
The first part of my original response didn’t post: I love those earrings and I love that era– can’t wait to see your dress!
oh those earrings are amazing, I don’t think you could go wrong with any of those hair styles either. ooh, you are going to be so stunning!
Glad to see you love those earrings as much as we do! Thanks for the mention!
I love the ringlets and I think that would look amazing on you! I love those earrings and the make up inspiration is very va va vooM!
Thanks girls! I love the earrings too. I love the ringlets as well, I’ll show them to the BMs and we’ll make a game day decision on the hairstyle haha.
Mrs. Wallaby, Houston Age and Occupation: 24, Environmental Engineer Engagement Date: January 1, 2012 Wedding Date: November 2012 Venue: Oak Tree Manor About Me: I'm a free-spirited, adventurous girl who loves anything active, reading, traveling, cooking up new dishes for my fiancé, and working on my budding garden. My fiancé is an athletic, intellectual, animal-loving guy with an obsession with basketball and who treats me with the deepest compassion and respect. We are both engineers, and we met at our workplace. Together we complement one another and make a great team, and we are excitedly counting down the days until our outdoor wedding in Houston in November. We're planning a green wedding with lots of Persian cultural touches, and I can't wait to share all of the before-and-after details of our special day
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