All of this sounds a little tricky, but Hollywood make-up artist Jeannie Mai offers effortless tips for a timeless look that still says special occasion.

"Nobody wants to appear ordinary on their own wedding day," says Mai. "But don't be too experimental. You can always do that for a night on the town, but not for a day that ultimately results in a 10" x 12" photo hanging in your house for a lifetime."

Mai's advice for a subtle form of individuality includes:

* Create definition. For a slimming and chiseled effect, contour powder is a secret weapon used by professional makeup artists. It adds shape to the cheekbone and creates a slimming effect when brushed sparingly under cheekbones, along the sides of the nose and under the chin.

* Add a touch of glitter with NAO Loose Body Glitter. "Lightly sprinkled into styled hair and set with hairspray, or a little mixed into lip gloss is enough to do the trick, making an impression without overdoing it," says Mai.

* Match your eyes to the mood of the day. "Smoky, dark eyes and nude glossed lips make the perfect face for an evening under the stars, and for a sunny daytime affair, brighter eyelids are the perfect accent to a big smile."

* NAO eye colors are professional-grade, so they glide on and blend easily, and the hues retain their intensity longer. "There is no grander entrance than when a bride walks down the aisle," explains Mai. "The look in her eyes speaks volumes, and it simply has to be perfect."


* One look that will last and should not be mistaken for a trend is the glowing, dewy finish reflected in today's magazines. "Gone are the days of dry, matte, powder-finished skin, which actually produces a heavy white reflection in photos," adds Mai.

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