Not only have we seen gorgeous new gowns from the top designers in the business but hot new beauty looks that will match your style too. Not sure how to wear your hair or what color lipstick to go with? Get inspired with these model brides!

Kissable Magenta Lips

The pop of color on the ladies at Kenneth Pool added a luxe touch to the glam status of each carefully crafted gown. No need to pile on heavy makeup for the wedding day, just apply a pretty pink to really spice up your look.

Try: Funny Face Lipstick, NarsCosmetics.com

The Modern Manicure

No ordinary French mani will do if you’re trying to step outside the box. The nails at Carolina Herrera’s spring show sported clean, glossy white nails that were subtle and sophisticated.

Try: Marshmellow Polish, Essie.com

Rosy Cheeks

Elegant as ever, the Oscar de la Renta runway showed off the most perfectly powdered cheeks we’ve ever seen. Natural makeup is a timeless option for any wedding day style. A lightly glossed lip will complete the look.

Try: Pink Swoon Powerder Blush, MacCosmetics.com

Center Part Waves

The look on the Reem Acra runway was flirty and effortless. These center part curls are romantic, youthful and perfect to play up your glitzy gown.

Try: Blow Pro Anti-Frizz Serum, BlowPro.com

The Wrapped Chignon

Not your average chignon at the Romona Keveza Legends collection. No, these girls had hair worthy of an award with a double wrap low bun chignon that was delicately topped with a fingertip veil. Swooning?

Try: Elnett Satin Hairspray, CVS.com

> Check out 30+ new gown galleries hot off the runways!

> My Date With Oscar de la Renta

For those last minute brides who didn’t have time to plan a regimented beauty routine, don’t worry, it’s not too late. Here are some beauty ideas that you can incorporate the day of your wedding.

Color Extraordinaire

Just pack this little compact cream in your clutch for your one stop color shop. It doubles as a blush, lipstick and even eyeshadow in a crunch.

Full Bloom Lip and Cheek Creme Color, $21, TooFaced.com

Hair Gloss

Didn’t put your hair through a gazillion different conditioning masks? It’s okay. You can fake a shine with this reflecting spray. It’s loaded with natural extracts (like lemongrass, sunflower and amber) as well as argan oil to give you glossy, luminous locks.

Shine Light Reflecting Spray, $36, Oribe.com

Humidity Helper

If there is one thing that Mother Nature likes to remind us of, it’s that she is the one calling the shots. So you’ll need a backup plan if she decides she wants to throw some humidity into your wedding day mix. Rub an anti-frizzing serum into your hair to be prepared for the worst.

Anti-Frizz Serum, $8, YesToCarrots.com

Lock-in Foundation

So you didn’t have time to schedule in an airbrushing appointment. No big deal. This ultra light weight but super strength foundation won’t budge or melt off, no matter how much the sun is shining on you during the ceremony.

Double Wear Light Stay-in-Place Makeup, $36, EsteeLauder.com

Pick Me Up

It’s bound to happen—you get your hair blow out in the morning but after the ceremony it’s fallen completely flat. Toss a body boosting powder into your day of bag (or use any of these products above) to instant give your hair a lift. Just use it sparingly. The idea is to have volume not a beehive.

Instant Volume Body Boost Powder, BrazilianBlowout.com

Ok so it was more like an interview and it might have happened in a private room in Bloomingdales and not over a romantic candlelit dinner but still I sat down with the great Mr. de la Renta and we locked eyes and had a deep and thought-provoking conversation. Watch the full video below (full disclosure I had the first date jitters!) or read some words of wisdom from the fashion master himself!

Besides the dress what else can a bride wear to make her feel special on her wedding day?

“A wedding is such a special day and your fragrance, like Something Blue, can commemorate that day and very special moment. And I think that special moment should happen on a regular basis. This is something that you not only wear on the day of your wedding but something you can wear forever afterwards.”

What can a bride do to make her wedding memorable?

“There are so many ways to make a wedding memorable but the best is to be madly in the love with the guy you are marrying. That will make it memorable!”

What’s your favorite styling secret you like to share with brides?

“The best styling secret is don’t doubt yourself’!”

For more up-to-the-minute bridal buzz follow me @ma_jennie

> View Oscar de la Renta dresses you can buy now!

> Buy the dreamy Oscar de la Renta Something Blue fragrance for your wedding!

> Our Summer 2013 issue has a full list of “10 Things Every Brides Needs” straight from the design genius himself! Grab a copy!

With all the focus on your gorgeous new engagement ring, it’s time to spruce up your manicure. Find a shade that matches your ring style.

Sugary Chic

You’re as girly as they come—and there’s nothing wrong with that! To match your ultra feminine style, choose a shade of pink that is sugary and sweet.

Nail polish in Good Morning Hope, $8, Essie; Ring by Tiffany

Glam Slam

Whether it’s a huge rock on your finger or glittery gold flecks on your nails, you’re a bride who likes a lot of glitz.

Nail polish: Sephora for OPI Only Gold For Me, $10, Sephora; Ring by Mark Broumand

Truly Classic 

You like to stay true to tradition, so match a simple stunning solitaire with a red hot manicure.

Nail polish by Butter London in Orangey Coral, $15, Sephora; Ring by Hoorsenbuhs for Forevermark

Rock Star

Your groom knows you’re edgy and that’s why he proposed with a black rhodium ring. Keep up that rocker vibe with deep raspberry hued nails.

Nail polish in Risque, $18, JinSoon; Ring by Danhov

You’re going to spend tons of time and energy picking out the perfect hair and make-up combo for your big day, so you’ll want to make sure to capture all your hard work perfectly for your wedding album. Looking great on your day is a combination of both your make-up artist and your photographer. Renowned wedding photographer Elizabeth Messina close-ups capture a soft and still elegance for these bridal make-up shots. Messina frequently works with hair and make-up artist Erin Skipley, and says of their professional combination, “We ebb & flow like the sea, inspiring each other & making pretty pictures together.”

Photo: Elizabeth Messina

Photo: Elizabeth Messina

> 15 beauty tips every bride should know

> Bridal beauty must-haves for women of color

> 6 tips to kissable lips on your wedding day

Sierra will make a beautiful bride, regardless of her hair and makeup styling. But your votes are in and the winning hair/makeup for the Dream Wedding is…

Winter’s Goddess!

If you love this look, we have more low updos to inspire your own wedding day style.

Elizabeth Messina

Christa Kimble, Natural Expressions

One Tree Studios, Elizabeth Scott Photography

Next up: Vote for the Dream Wedding Bridesmaids Dresses!

> Meet the Dream Wedding Couple: Sierra & Andre!

> Discover the theme of their Dream Wedding!

> Pin Modern Ice Castle Inspired Details Here!

Manicure Monday was just too fun last week wasn’t it? Here are 4 more pretty manicures to try on your wedding day!

Make Something Marvelous

 Neutral Pink & Gold Glitter

Trend: We think a neutral pink and gold glitter combo would be a perfect fit for your wedding day nails
Get the look: Essie’s ‘Sandy Beach’ $8 at Nordstrom.com and OPI for Sephora’s ‘I Found a Pot of Gold” $9.50 at Sephora.com

 LongLiveLacquer

Bold & Sexy Red

Trend: We are seeing more brides turn to a bold, sexy red on their nails. We love this — do you?
Get the Look OPI’s ‘Bullish’ $8.25 at Beauty of a Site.com

 Beautilosophy

A Heart Diva Nail

Trend: How cute is this pink heart on your ringer finger!
Get the look: Essie’s ‘Muchi, Muchi’ $7.79 at Target.com and Essie’s ‘A Cut Above” $8 at Dermstore.com

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Bridal White

Trend: Is this more silver or more white? Either way it will look gorgeous and compliment both your ring and dress!
Get the look: Chanel’s ‘Attraction’, $27 at Nordstrom.com

> Why pay for a manicure when you can do your own nails!

> French manicure or nail color? Can’t decide? Ask other brides!

You’ve picked the dream wedding couple, the theme, the rings, AND the dress! Now it’s time to vote for Sierra’s hair and makeup style for her wedding day!

See the gorgeous looks the stylists from MAC and Blow, the New York blow dry bar, created for Sierra’s big day! Then tell us which one you’d like to see at The Knot Dream Wedding, which will be live-streamed on February 14!

Voting has closed! Tune in tomorrow and watch our 1 P.M live broadcast to find out what hair and makeup Sierra will have at the wedding.

Frozen in Time
This hairstyle captures the look of timeless glamour with cascading, romantic waves. The makeup is polished to perfection with a bright bold pop of color on the lips and cheeks.

Fairy-Tale Chic
This updo brings to life every girl’s dream of being a princess, with contemporary texture and fairy-tale volume. The makeup creates bronzed and beautiful skin that will glow and radiate as Sierra walks down the aisle. With added highlights and a nude lip, this look is sure to capture the attention of a prince.

Diamond in the Palace
This low, intricate bun sparkles like a diamond and evokes a feeling of breathtaking elegance for a youthful bride. The hairstyle calls for the ultimate classic approach to makeup: refined sculpted eyes and cheekbones, with a peach lip.

Winter’s Goddess
This sideswept style brings out Sierra’s inner goddess — romantic, ethereal and strong. The makeup creates a captivating and sultry eye using deep-blue tones layered with deep browns. It’s paired with a flush of color on the cheeks and a transparent lip.

Here’s another glimpse at the winning theme to help you decide!

> Meet the Dream Wedding Couple: Sierra & Andre!

> Pin More Modern Ice Castle Inspired Details Here!

Try one of these nail trends — hot for 2013 and perfect for the wedding day!

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 The Trend: Blushing Pink with a Diva Nail

A light pink nail complete with silver sparkles (on your ring finger of course) will complement your new wedding bands perfectly.
Get the Look: Essie’s ‘Starter Wife’ pink nail polish $6.30 at Amazon.com and Essie’s ‘Set in Stones’ Silver, $8 Essie.com

Daily Varnish

The Trend: A White, Caviar Manicure

Here’s something you probably haven’t seen before — a three-dimensional “caviar” nail polish. What a fun way to accent a pretty beaded white wedding dress.
Get the look: Ciate’s ‘Mother of Pearl’ Caviar Manicure Set, $24.00 at Ciate.co.uk

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 Trend: Pink Manicures for the Bridal Party

You could matching your nail color with all your bridesmaids to do an awesome picture like this. Try a shade (such as pink) that’ll really pop in those photos.
Get the Look: Sephora by OPI’s ‘It’s All About Me’ $9 at Sephora.com

Candy Paint Nails

Trend: A “Something Blue” Manicure

Tradition says you will need your something blue on your wedding day – so why couldn’t it be your nails?
Get the look: Essie’s ‘Borrowed and Blue’ $8 at Dermstore.com

Want more? Of course you do!

> Our 8 favorite wedding nails from Pinterest

> How to get your nails wedding ready

Hiring a makeup artist may not be the first planning to-do on your mind but trust us, it’ll ensure you look incredible in those wedding photos. So we asked Laura Geller, makeup artist to the stars, and Pro Team artist Carrie Spagnolo of Laura Geller Makeup, to walk us through — step-by-step — how to create a flawless bridal look. To better understand the process, meet bride-to-be Kristen Terranova!

Kristen wanted a classic wedding day makeup look with a hint of glam for her New York City wedding, so here’s what Laura Geller’s team did…

Step 1: Start with primer.
She first applied a thin layer of primer. Primer works to smooth the surface of the skin for a professional make-up application, even skin tone and ensure that products applied on top of it will last all day long.
Try: Laura Geller Make-Up Tinted Under Make-up Primer in Champagne.

Step 2: Prep the under eye area with a creamy, full coverage concealer.
Next comes the concealer which can be used to cover anything from dark circles and rosacea to varicose veins and tattoos, without looking heavy. If you’re going to be taking photos all day, you’re going to want to use this around the eyes because it’ll give you all-day coverage in the heat and humidity. Keep in mind: “A little goes a long way with this concealer,” Laura advises.
Try: Laura Geller Make-Up Real Deal Concealer.

Step 3: Achieve the perfect base.
Make-up artist, Carrie, applied super-blendable foundation for the right amount of comfortable coverage and color, so it never appeared “caked on.” Use your fingertips for a natural finish and if you’re using a liquid foundation massage it all over the face and jaw line.
Try: Take Cover Anti-Aging Foundation SPF 20.

Step 4: Add drama and dimension to highlight your eyes.
Carrie accented Kristen’s big brown eyes by using a rich eggplant eye liner instead of classic black. First, she lined her eyes with traditional waterproof, smudgeproof eyeliner, then topped it all off with a richly pigmented shadow and liner “to soften the look and still maintain drama and dimension.”
Try: Baked Marble Eyeshadow in Pink Icing and Devil’s Food,
Laura Geller Make-Up I-Care Waterproof Eyeliner in Eggplant and Eye Rimz Baked Shadow and Liner in Plum Like it Hot.

Step 5: Create wow-worthy lashes!
The makeup artist enhanced Kristen’s natural lashes with individual false lashes for a natural and dynamic look. Look for a lengthening, volumizing and defining mascara to really amp up the drama. And a tip: Add multiple coats!
Try: Laura Geller Make-Up WOW Factor Mascara.

Step 6: Add a natural looking flush.
Carrie applied true pink blush to enhance and promote a “peaches and cream” flush.
Try: Baked Blush in Bora Bora.

Step 7: Set your makeup for a long-lasting look.
Carrie topped off Kristen’s look with a sweep of highlighter she added to the cheekbones, browbones and inner corner of the eyes to create a lasting glow. Laura says this makes the “ultimate difference” in special occasion make-up. Don’t forget a finishing powder to set the makeup so it lasts all night!
Try: Laura Geller Make-Up Split Baked Highlighter in Portofino/French Vanilla and Laura Geller Make-Up Balance-n-Brighten

Step 8: Pretty up your pucker.
Carrie added a natural lip liner and gloss in mauve and nude colored hues. You want to be sure the color and shine last!
Try: Laura Geller Make-Up Light Beams Lip Gloss in Mauve-a-Lous and Skinny Dip.

See the finished look? Ga-gorgeous!

> Get Answers to All Your Wedding Beauty Questions!
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> Beauty Ideas from Paris Couture Fashion Week.