13 of the Top Bridal Beauty Trends of 2016| A Seattle Bride Hair Guest Post

With 3 ½ months already behind us including all the big hitters in Bridal Fashion Week : Paris, New York, Milan, I wanted to go over some of this biggest trends.

If you are newly engaged, in the thick of planning your biggest day or simply just love a wedding, I’m sure there is something, perhaps everything on this list that will inspire you!

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Intricate chignons ( some people find the word Chignons intricate in itself ) In all seriousness because this hairstyle means serious business… A chignon is basically a knot at the base of the neck. Some people mistake this for a bun, it does resemble one but is slightly different. The word Chignon is French, and this hairstyle is so very elegant…. So very French
Ombre lips. Yes, the rumors are true… Ombre hair is on its way out, but never fear! Ombre lips are all the rage. This is done with darkening the entire outer area of the lips and slightly using a lighter shade in the middle, making for more of a pout. The con to this: either reapplying the whole thing after eating and drinking or don’t eat or drink. AND CAREFUL ON THE KISSING
Winged eyeliner. Cat eyes are replacing the smokey eyes. The classic Audrey Hepburn is always a nostalgic icon we can reference to. Oh so romantic .
Purple! Fushia, Plum, even lavender eyeliner paired with silver shadow will make any eye color pop with a modern flare.
Gibson Girl up do! Who and what is a Gibson Girl? She was the personification of fashion , ideal attractiveness in the early 1900 s. Think big, back-combing, set hair. Elegant, disheveled, glamorous and put together all at the same time.
Retro waves, set curls. Less beachy Bohemian , more red carpet, glam. hair.
Rhinestones and/or white flower pins placed in the hair for adornment. Instead of a veil, beautifully decorated hair by the help of brooches.
White eyeliner. Not 1980s style. Lightly lining the lash line can make all the difference from looking tired to “I woke up this gorgeous! “. It also makes the eyes look bigger and illuminates the whites of your eyes.
Flush tone lips. Soft and pretty, with a light gloss .,, your groom will be biting at the bit to get to “ you may now kiss your bride !” but please ladies exfoliate all the dead dry skin cells off your lips so they do look and feel kissable !
French Roll. My all time favorite updo! I welcome it back with open arms. Such a class act. Elegant, timeless and oh so sophisticated! Easy to dress up with any types of jewels along the vertical roll. Simply stunning
Bedazzled head wreaths. Again, replacing veils and adorning the hair. Last year flower wreaths were hot and heavy, still having their place. Wreaths have taken it one step farther by being shaped with metal, Rhinestones, dried flowers. Very Goddess like.
Pink! Eyelids, cheeks, lips …. Soft, glow and very feminine
Braids. Yes, I know… braids are nothing new, but this year decorating them is. Mixing the woven texture of hair with ribbon, adding some pearls and even custom made Bobbie pins are jazzing up an already beautifully made braid .

Photo Cred: Dawndra Budd

That’s what I have it narrowed down to for now! The short of it is : Glam is back… full force with a lot of vintage touches.

But of course these are all trends and EVERY bride has her own style and when she sees it, she knows it! Even if it’s wearing white converse shoes under her tuxedo pants. Fashion is all about expression, that’s why I love it .