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Great Video

If you haven't watched this video yet then you are missing out.  This Minnesota couple put a whole new spin on walking down the aisle and I applaud them for breaking tradition and doing something that is unique.  I can't stop smiling when I watch this and now I am obsessed with the song "Forever".

Sherien - Egyptian Goddess!

I have had Sherien's photos in my gallery for many months now and I am happy to show the beautiful video which my good friends Rob and Leyda shot at Rockmelon.  They captured the Egyptian and Dominican infused celebration which I had the pleasure of attending.  

One of the great things about being a makeup artist in NYC is that I get to work with many different cultures. Sherien got ready at her parent's home which was choc-a-bloc full of family and friends.  Many of Sherien's relatives live on the same block and and they kept popping in to see how the "beautifying" was going. The joy and love was palpable in the home I was glad to be a part of it.  I did the makeup on Sherien's aunt who had flown in all the way from Cairo for the event.  I get nervous when doing makeup on someone from a different culture especially when there is a language barrier.  I am never quite sure if their aesthetic will match mine. I kept chatting away a mile a minute and she just kept smiling and looking at me with the kindest of eyes. I hope she was pleased with the results, but I have a feeling that no matter what I did she was going to look radiant and happy.  

I would like to take more credit for Sherien's look, but I didn't have to do much but highlight her already defined features.   I used Classified Cosmetics foundation lightly across her face with a rose blush to pop out her cheekbones. I enhanced her eyes with a rosey gold eyeshadow a tight black gel liner on her top lash line.  Sherien's lips are brought out by Bobbi Brown's Rose Gold gloss on her lips. My hair diva, Jennie Brent did a bang up job with a messy chignon.  

Jennie and I were invited to the wedding and I was so excited to attend.  I knew it would be an amazing party and I was not dissapointed.  The multi-cultural event was visually stunning as well as festive.  My favorite part was the belly-dancing and flamenco dancing. Nothing gets a party started like gyrating midsections!  I danced my butt off and by the end of the reception I had taken Sherien's veil off of her head and was wearing it while shaking my grove thing!

Sherien's smoldering beauty is obvious in the photos and videos, but I believe that most of that comes from a passionate and beautiful soul.  I will not forget that great day I spent with Sherien and her family.  Best of luck Sherien and Randy. xoxo Lo

Reception:  The Tobacco Warehouse in Brooklyn. 

Photography: Angelica Glass 

To see more gorgeous photos go to projectwedding.com where they are featured the real weddings section.

Ask Lo- Wedding Day Nail Polish

 Hi Lo,

I would like to wear a natural-looking, sheer nail polish on my fingers and toes for my wedding.  However, I have a hard time finding a color that doesn't look too white, pink, or yellowish when applied.  

Do you have any suggestions for a good basic shade?  I have pretty fair skin with pink undertones, and medium-dark brown hair.

~ Emily

Great question and no one has asked it before.  I recommend  Essie and Opi polishes as they have a gazillion colors in sheer white/pink and are in most salons.  I like Ballet Slippers and Delicacy for fair to medium skin.  They are sheer  but still give a hint of color and make your nails look "special".    You can play around with doing one or two layers for the perfect opacity.   Some people even layer with different colors, but I try to keep it as simple as possible.  My basic rule for lip color, nail color, cheek color is that regardless of the color family it should make your skin look better.  Avoid colors which look flat or lifeless on you and  or have heavy shimmer or frost.  If you aren't sure - bring a friend with good taste and ask her/him.  

Keep in mind that you can do a bolder color on your toes.  Many of my brides do a neutral color on their hands go with a red or even blue (closed toe shoes) on their toes. Only do two different colors if one of them is a sheer nude polish.  We don't want coral and the hands and fushia on the toes!  

I hope this helps you.

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