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Bridgette’s Pick of the Week – Wedding-Ready Short Haircuts

8 May2013 By Bridgette 6 Comments

Like the River Hair Salon in Atlanta, GA created this gorge (!) style.

In between mailing Save-the-Dates (Who knew it would take so long!), finalizing centerpieces, spending way too much time on the Pantone and Dessy websites looking at shades of purple and trying to maintain some semblance of a personal life, I have begun to ponder how I will wear my hair on my wedding day. Okay, let me “keep it all the way 100″ as the kids say — my hairstylist has begun to ponder how I will wear my hair on my wedding day. And she gave me homework. She suggested that I show her pictures of what I like/have in mind. Yet another task for my growing to-do list. [Read more...]

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Triple B EARTH DAY GIVEAWAY – TAY Beauty Products!

19 Apr2013 By Bridgette 8 Comments

Earth Day is Monday, April 22nd and as an honor to this important day Triple B has another great GIVEAWAY up our sleeves! TAY, the vegan friendly and cruelty-free beauty product line with gorgeous packaging to boot, has given Triple B two (!) items to give away. One bottle of TAY’s All Purpose Shea Butter and a Nota Bene 100% Soy Candle (both pictured above) will be given to a randomly selected winner. Just respond to the below request to enter: [Read more...]

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The Road to Mrs. – My Style to the Aisle Bridal Expo Recap

4 Apr2013 By Bridgette 12 Comments

Triple B's Road to Mrs. blogger Nae shares the 411 on DC's Style to the Aisle Bridal Show!

Last weekend I attended the Style to the Aisle, A Bride’s Runway event at L’Enfant Plaza Hotel in Washington, D.C. Created by Michelle Davis of Memorable Moments Event Planning Co. in Baltimore, MD, this one-of-a-kind bridal fashion event brings brides face to face with designers, bridal boutiques, models, photographers, makeup artists and hair stylists. This event is different from most bridal shows/expos in that it is centered around Michelle’s belief that the aisle is a bride’s personal runway and every bride is a celebrity on their special day. Who can argue with that? [Read more...]

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Bridgette’s Pick of the Week – Manicure Madness

20 Mar2013 By Bridgette 12 Comments

A reverse French mani Lisa Logan created for me before the TLC SBSN taping

I’m preparing to take my engagement pictures — WOO HOO! I thought we could do something fun and different today for BPOTW. Manicurist Lisa Logan will be giving me a manicure before the e-session and I’m not sure what kind of design I want. Lisa is insanely creative on her own, but it helps when I give her some sorta direction, ya know? So, take a look below at the three ideas she recently created and then leave a comment with your pick. Thanks, y’all! [Read more...]

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Black Bridal Bliss Perez Beauty Case GIVEAWAY

19 Mar2013 By Bridgette 14 Comments

The latest Triple B GIVEAWAY is here! The Perez Beauty Case by Mocha Moon (pictured above) is a cute gift to keep for yourself and pretty enough to store all your must-haves on your wedding day for essential touch-ups. It also makes an ideal bridesmaid gift. Creator Lori Louis was inspired by a love of makeup and her frustration after unsuccessfully searching for a product to store it all that was fashionable and functional. The case retails for $39.99 — but you can have it for free — and includes two transparent removable pouches that can fit easily in your purse, handbag, or carry-on tote. [Read more...]

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BlackBridalBliss.com’s Curly Nikki Book GIVEAWAY Revealed!

8 Mar2013 By Bridgette 4 Comments

Triple B's latest GIVEAWAY winner, Patricia!

The entries came pouring in for Triple B’s last giveaway of blogger Curly Nikki’s new book, Better Than Good Hair (Amistad)! You all had memorable responses of who your celebrity hair muses would be for your wedding day. The winner was ultimately Patricia Quansah of Maryland (pictured above with her prize). Check out her winning response: [Read more...]

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Triple B & Curly Nikki Book GIVEAWAY: WIN IT!

15 Feb2013 By Bridgette 13 Comments

A copy of this book can be YOURS!

As we’ve covered here on Triple B before, few things get Black women as emotionally riled up as the topic of hair. Blogger Nikki Walton’s cult following from her blog, Curly Nikki, is yet another example of this. Nikki’s first book, Better Than Good Hair (Amistad) is all the buzz right now and for good reason. The book, co-written by Ernessa T. Carter, is chock-full of useful info on transitioning from relaxed to natural tresses, the big chop, tips on caring for your daughter’s mane, kitchen beautician recipes, product reccos and tons of pics from real women like you. Although I currently relax my hair, I was natural from 2000-2008 and boy do I wish this type of book was accessible back then! Well, Triple B called in a couple of favors and secured a spanking new copy for you! Wanna know how to win it? [Read more...]

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The Best 5 At-Home Teeth Whitening Systems for Brides-To-Be

31 Jan2013 By Bridgette

Please enjoy today’s post by Triple B guest blogger, Jennifer Vishnevsky. Vishnevsky is a contributor to Top Dentists, an online consumer dental health site, as well as freelancer for other top lifestyle media outlets.

Achieve a winning wedding day smile from the comfort of your home!

Wedding bells are ringing and sparkly teeth are ready to shine! Teeth whitening is an important part of the wedding prep but with so much going on during this exciting time, at-home options might be your best bet. While most consist of the same two substances – carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide – the primary difference is that bleaching solutions found in each treatment contain different concentration levels. The concentration of materials in the at-home options is less than what is provided by a dentist but still an effective option. Here are five of the best at-home options: [Read more...]

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Bridgette’s Pick of the Week – Lollia Life At Last Bubble Bath

10 Jan2013 By Bridgette 5 Comments

Lollia Life At Last Bubble Bath: Pop bottles right in your bathroom!

I discovered Lollia Life beauty products last year while working on a Mother’s Day Gift Guide for a freelance story. A certain popular celebrity mom mentioned them as her fave and once I saw them in person I understood why. Lollia Life is the creator of feminine, exquisitely packaged and yummy smelling bath treats, body creams, fragrances and more. I immediately fell for the bubble baths specifically because it is packaged to look like a wine bottle. They’re such a memorable gift idea for your bridesmaids, future mother-in-law (I’ve given my future mom-in-law one.) or a pick-me-up gift when wedding planning has you stressed out. [Read more...]

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Black Bridal Bliss 2012 Holiday Gift Guide

18 Dec2012 By Bridgette 4 Comments

Keep reading for the deets on these uber-cool cufflinks!

In search for the perfect holiday gift for your bridal party? Well, look no further. Triple B intern Mabel Martinez has a round-up of the latest must-have items. From the bride-to-be to the future father-in-law, there’s something for everyone on your list. The best part is that everything is under $50, so it won’t burn a hole in your wallet and you can still squeeze something in for yourself as a holiday treat. [Read more...]