Crème de la Crème: 2011 Wedding Beauty Style Predictions & Expert Tips

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2011 Wedding Beauty Style Predictions & Expert Tips

Whether you're inspired by the Olsen twins' trend setting outfits that push the fashion boundaries or prefer to channel Jacqueline Kennedy's classic sense of style, let's face it, we all have our own style compass.

In order to find how to personalize your wedding day look and incorporate your individual style, we ask, what inspires you to make these fashion choices? Sonia Leal-Serafim from They Representation and celebrity stylist reminds us, "inspiration can come from anywhere or anyone. I was once inspired by coffee grounds. I thought the colour was so rich and flattering to olive skin that I did a photo shoot using coffee grounds for a Colombian beach theme."

Photo provided by Sonia Leal-Serafim

Once you've found your inspiration, the next step is to choose the style that works best for you. From sophisticated glam to sexy or a natural, clean look, choose the style that reflects your personality and features. Don't be shy about talking to your hair stylist about which look you're going for. It is then up to the experts, who are knowledgeable about which products to use to maximise your hair type.

Sonia customizes based on the bride's, "personal self-image... her experiences as well as her own desire for how she wants to look for her special day...using an assortment of the best products... The bride may want a long, loose slightly wavy half up do and if she has short or thin hair, I will use hair extensions or hair pieces. I also alter the products I use based on allergies to cosmetics, oily shiny skin, dry skin, the season and weather for the day. The amount of humidity has a huge effect on makeup and hair."

Photo provided by Sonia Leal-Serafim

With the boho-chic trend that crept it's way into 2010 and a handful of actresses showing off their sun kissed, Ombre tresses, it looks like 2011 will continue to illustrate a natural, low key style. "I predict a movement towards more effortless hair. The loose beachy wave we've been seeing in fashion for awhile now is moving into wedding hair. Whether all down, half pulled up or all the hair up, it's loose, subtly sexy and absolutely gorgeous on almost everyone."

On par with hair, makeup is showing a relaxed, natural glow. "I believe we are moving away from the dewy skin look that can tend to photograph sweaty and greasy looking. Instead, nice smooth matte skin with statically highlighted areas, " she adds.

With over 20 years of experience as a celebrity fashion/ makeup and hair artist, Sonia has worked with many Hollywood talents, such as Oscar nominee Ellen Page, Oscar winner Meg Tilly, Kelly Rowland of Destiny's Child, Grammy Award winners John Mayer, Duran Duran, Fergie, INXS and many more. She is currently gearing up to do the new Spring/Summer 2011 ad campaign for Leone and look for her February ad campaign for Anna Kosturova Swimwear as well as fashion editorials in the next Zink, Monte Christo magazine and the Valentine's issue of More magazine.