Models backstage at Temperley London's fall 2014 show got treated to a pore-brush session.
My feeling about wedding beauty is that it's at least 50 percent about the good habits you have in the months leading up to the wedding—not just about the hair and makeup you do the day of. Example: Here are a few basic, boring tools that, when used regularly, will get your skin looking spectacular from head to toe.
1. Body gloves. Unlike loofahs, gloves let your scrubber hug every curve of your knees, elbows, heels. And because you can feel what you're doing better, you don't miss as many spots. The result: a totally squeaky-smooth body that's ready for your wedding dress, not to mention any skin-baring outfits in your pre-wedding repertoire. Bonus: If you self-tan or spray-tan, it'll go on even more naturally.
2. A pore-cleansing brush. The Clarisonic is pricey, but its ongoing popularity speaks to its effectiveness, and it's a great long-term investment. (And there are a few less-expensive alternatives out there now that our readers say work well.) Apply cleanser to it morning and night, then take your time cleaning your pores. It'll help prevent blackheads and breakouts as well as clean your skin more thoroughly so the products you apply penetrate more effectively.
3. Pedi socks. Activated by the heat of your body, special gel-lined socks infuse moisture into your feet using ingredients like aloe, jojoba oil, and vitamin E. Toss them on for 20 minutes while you're watching TV each night, and you won't have to worry about calluses or cracked heels (or spend as much time working on your feet with a file).
Engaged ladies, what has your pre-wedding skin care routine involved? Tell us below!