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I am beyond thrilled to announce that Bridal Inquirer made the list of top 100 wedding blogs (and tweets) to follow for 2010!!! Thanks BrideTide.com for including Bridal Inquirer. I am honored to be listed amongst so many inspirational bloggers!

As more and more brides begin turning to online media for the majority of their wedding planning, 2010 will certainly be a defining year for online wedding blogs. These sought after bridal resources truly define the pulse of the entire wedding industry by seamlessly sharing the latest wedding trends, current design inspiration and timely personal advice with today’s planning bride. With that being said, BrideTide is excited to present the top 100 wedding blogs to follow in 2010. Each of these bridal blogs demonstrate the qualities of being a truly wonderful planning resource for a planning bride or groom in 2010. Enjoy the list and congrats to the blogs listed! Bridetide.com

{clockwise: 1. Smashbox Photo Finish Light 2. Sephora Smoothing Primer 3. Philosophy The Present}

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you will know that I have been on the hunt for a makeup primer. This new obsession happened when I stopped by the Philosophy counter one day. I had never tried any of their products, but the girl at the counter had the most amazing skin I had ever seen! She introduced me to The Present, which is clear makeup (or a primer). I am quite shocked that I didn’t buy it that day, especially after I tried it on the back of my hand and loved how smooth and matte it looked. When I got home I read all the reviews on Sephora.com and decided I HAD to have it. I also bought a small trial size of the Smashbox Photo Finish Light and added the free sample of the Sephora Smoothing Primer. Here are the results:

1. Smashbox Photo Finish Light-This ended up being my favorite of the three. It is SO much lighter than Philosophy….I guess because it is made of 60% water. My makeup goes on smooth and I am pretty happy with the results.

2. Sephora Smoothing Primer-I actually ended up really liking this one, especially when I looked at the price difference between it and the Smashbox primer. It was very light too, which I liked.

3. Philosophy’s The Present-Surprisingly, this ended up being my least fave (of course the one that started it all and the one I bought the full size of)! It is SUPER thick and even when I let it dry completely, my makeup just did not go on smoothly and made me end up feeling oily with splotchy makeup. Very disappointing. I guess I will keep using this on my hands only!

In conclusion, that girl at the makeup counter was probably half my age and was born with gorgeous skin…lol.

EDIT: I found this beautiful drawing of this girl on polyvore and have been searching and searching the internet for who drew it because I just love it so. I found out it is an artist named Danny Roberts who is in CA!!! His art is UNBELIEVABLE! Please stop by his blog. I am DYING to be included in his blogger portraits.