This is it… The final countdown to your big day. And along with settling those last few details — figuring out where to seat your eccentric Uncle Carl, firming up the flowers, deciding on your first dance song — you’re likely also making one last push to make sure the body that will be wearing that gorgeous white gown looks as good as it possibly can. You and nearly every other woman with an engagement ring on her finger. In fact, research shows that an overwhelming 91 percent of brides-to-be are anxious about their weight. But from here on out, you won’t have to be!

Whether you want to drop those last few pounds or look more toned — or both — we’ve got a month’s worth of daily tips (none of which require starving yourself or working out nonstop!) that will help you feel stunning and confident when you walk down that aisle. You know where to send the thank-you card. Let’s get started!

Day 11: Become a Track Star

Tracking your exercise and eating habits with an app or gadget, like the Apple Watch or Fitbit, is wildly helpful for losing weight and getting in shape. In fact, 92 percent of people in a recent survey said that tracking keeps them motivated and 60 percent said it helped them lose more weight than going without.

“You only have a few weeks until your big day — suck it up and track everything! Be patient and be honest,” says exercise physiologist Neal Pire, a spokesperson for the American College of Sports Medicine.

“The simple act of tracking your calories in and calories out will enlighten you, help ensure that you’re on track for hitting your wedding day goals, and help you be consistent right up until you walk down the aisle.”

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You don’t need to shell out hundreds of dollars for a fancy wearable, either. There are plenty of free apps — like LoseIt! — that are simple to use and will do the trick just as well. Happy tracking!

Just getting started on our 30 Day Wedding Shape-Up? Kick off your journey from Day One, here.

Who said the bride gets to have all the fun cake tasting? If you’re throwing her bridal shower, consider matching your shower cake game to her wedding cake dreams. No matter the size of the party — which dictates the tiers on your cake — there’s a design for every bride! From watercolor frosting to larger-than-life floral decorations, your bridal shower guests will leave talking about nothing other than dessert.

Watercolor and Gold
Watercolor frosting? Check. Gold embellishment? Check. Double the dessert? Check. This cake (above) is for the bride up on the latest in cake trends. And she’ll be even more delighted by the bonus French macaroon garnishes!

Flower Power
A beautiful white cake can easily sway the bride’s sweet tooth, but topping it with a larger-than-life flower can make a cake that much more persuasive. The detail in the layer upon layer of petals allows for some creativity, whether it be an ombré color bomb or multihued petals.

Covered in Love
Instead of sprinkles or confetti dots, decorate the bridal shower cake with what this celebration is really about — love! With pretty candy hearts in a variety of colors, you’ll have a dessert that really says something about the bride-of-honor.

Go 3D
There’s a lot that can make a cake pop, but nothing can do it better than 3D sculpting. Adding lots of playfulness — and great texture — to your dessert, it’s going to be hard to slice in! Go for a lovebirds design, or match your shower’s theme with a teapot and cup for an afternoon tea, a ring box for an engagement celebration, or all-cake-and-sugar bouquet.

Rustic-Chic
A larger bridal shower deserves an equally large cake. If your bride is having a rustic wedding, or just loves a bit of country charm, a barely-frosted cake will fit the bill. Take it up a notch with real flowers in her wedding colors.

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Candy Coated
If your bride has a real sweet tooth, consider throwing a candy-themed shower. But don’t forget to include candy on the cake! Load your tiers up with lollipop tops, sprinkles, and crushed suckers for a real sugar rush. Don’t forget icing in candy-coated colors too.

Classic Charm
Sometimes, simple is better. Choose a two-tiered cake in her favorite flavor and add all the charm you need with a soft color (match her wedding colors if you can) or a crowd-pleasing yellow in the spring. Decorate with a small bouquet of sugar flowers to really hit that sweet spot.

Black and White Stripes
Not everything bridal has to be pink, white, or blue. A black and white stripe cake manages to feel modern and fashionable, while still appealing to the feminine crowd at a bridal shower. With a flower on the side, this bold cake is perfect for the modern bride.

Ruffled Layers
Not all frosting is alike. There’s a reason textured cakes, in beautifully frosted patterns like ruffles and stripes, are all the rage. They’re not only perfectly sweet for a bridal shower, they’re also pieces of art your guests won’t be able to stop staring at! And in the right colors, this cake can be her something blue, too.

Ombré Icing
A classic buttercream is always a safe choice for any party. But while rosette-style frosting makes this cake bridal-appropriate, the subtle ombré pattern makes it youthful and fun. Serve this cake this cake at a shower for a classic bride, who likes a twist.

It doesn’t matter how beautiful or entertaining your wedding reception is, if you’ve planned your wedding on a date that coincides with an important football game, in my professional opinion, you’re pretty much sunk. Let me tell you why.

I had a fall wedding group a couple of years ago that had only one wedding date option when they hired me — it had to be on the only Saturday that the Ohio State Buckeyes had a week off. The father of the bride wasn’t willing to go ANYWHERE if the Buckeyes had a game, or if there was the possibility of a playoff. So we planned around him.

You might think it’s ridiculous to plan the most important day of your life around a sporting event — and it probably is — but if you want to ensure that the die-hard fans in your group will actually be present and accounted for when you get married, you have to think about game-day date conflicts.

True Story: A wedding I planned fell on the same night as a playoff game. The bride did not want the television going in the wedding venue, but her father and his friends kept turning it back on. As a result, the guests were broken up into small groups — with some of them glued to the screen — and the party wasn’t getting going the way it should with half of the guests distracted. The bride was distraught.

I kept shooing the guests back outside to the party, but then somebody would yell or cheer, and all the guys would go rushing back into the villa to see what had happened. When the father of the bride told me hold off on the daddy/daughter dance for a bit because they’d just gotten a first down, I became just as frustrated as the already-furious bride.

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My solution? I went outside, around the back of the villa, and disconnected the satellite dish. And pocketed the connector, just in case somebody got the brilliant idea to check the hookup.

My husband, meanwhile, pretended to be watching the game with the crew. When the screen went blank, he told the guests it happens all the time on tropical islands. That’s true, just not in this particular case. After quite a bit of grumbling and complaining, the football fans rejoined the rest of the wedding guests at the reception, and we finally had a daddy/daughter dance.

Fortunately, for me, nobody ever figured out that the signal loss was less than an act of God. I reconnected the cable before the bride tossed her bouquet, and the TV was back on when everybody went back inside at the end. But I was lucky. And I hope I never have to do it again, because I totally would.

While we’d all like to believe that our loved ones consider our wedding day far more important than any sporting event, but it’s better to put things in perspective, and make a smart decision when you choose your date.

Sandy Malone is the owner of Sandy Malone Weddings & Events and author of How to Plan Your Own Destination Wedding: Do-It-Yourself Tips from an Experienced Professional. Sandy is the star of TLC’s reality show Wedding Island, about her destination wedding planning company, Weddings in Vieques.

Another day another reason to ogle through hundreds of gorgeous wedding dresses! We here at BRIDES can’t get enough of these floating creations, and right now these are the ones we’re loving. With new fall dresses coming in, we’re getting excited for a slight crisp in the air and a reason to throw on a little capelet. Here, the five wedding dresses we’re loving this week.

This bridal jumpsuit (above) is the perfect mix of Audrey Hepburn classic, and modern bride we never knew we always wanted! The giant bow accent (one of our favorite upcoming wedding dress trends) is enough to make up our minds on this, add to that a perfectly cinched waist and palazzo pants that give the illusion of a dress, and we’re totally hooked. (Bridal jumpsuit in bonded satin with bow detail, $195, Asos)

Obsessed doesn’t begin to cover it when it comes to this White by Vera Wang skirt and crop top set. Sure we’ve seen this combination before but never with this many gorgeous layers of tulle, and a floral lace one-shoulder top that features tulle rosettes. Can we say reception dress? (One shoulder lace crop top and tulle skirt, $228 and $928, White by Vera Wang available at David’s Bridal)

Does this top and pant set scream Amal Clooney or what? For the sophisticated bride having a city wedding and looking for that Katherine Hepburn tailored aesthetic, look no further. Satin, wide-leg pants, a cinched waist, bateau neckline and quarter length sleeve make this look so 40s femme fatale we can hardly take it. (Desiree top and Aurelia pant, $280 and $700, BHLDN)

Grace Loves Lace sure knows brides, after all you don’t get the most Pinned wedding dress on Pinterest without knowing a little something about your audience. The brand’s Kiki dress evokes a “fearless female spirit” and we can totally see it! long sleeves make this bodycon stretch lace dress sophisticated, understated, sexy, modern, and timeless all at once. That’s a tall order for a wedding dress, and this one does it perfectly. (Kiki lace long sleeved dress, $680, Graces Loves Lace)

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Ok, so we technically said wedding dresses, but this sequin capelet adds just the right amount of blush to your bridal ensemble. This topper is the perfect alternative for those loving the pink wedding dress trend, but shying away from the full commitment. (Sonora capelet, $170, Kavita Bhartia available at BHLDN)

Every bride wants her wedding gown to be unique, so how can she create a look that’s completely her own? When it comes to custom wedding gowns, it all comes down to communication, and a little bit of imagination too.

“Custom gowns are for any bride looking to personalize her wedding day style, and the bride who finds bits and pieces of dresses she loves and wants to combine them into one dress,” says Amanda Jennings of MinkMaidsCollection in Wisconsin.

As far as inspiration goes, Yanique Barnes of Dreamers and Lovers in Los Angeles, CA, says to start by looking inside your own closet. That natural fashion sense, knowing what you look best in and feel comfortable wearing, will help determine what kind of silhouette will flatter your body type. Then, find a designer who shares your aesthetic. And that means everything from the cut to the color to the fabric. Make sure your chosen designer has experience with the type of fabrics you want to work with, and is willing to create the kind of gown you’re envisioning. Whether you’re looking for something out of the ordinary or simply want something locally made, chances are you’ll be able to find a few pros who’ve created everything from vegan to maternity wedding gowns, if you scour the internet.

Probably the most important aspect of ordering a custom gown is discussing the overall process. “It’s imperative, when ordering a custom design, that the bride-to-be has had a full discussion about the designer’s process,” Barnes says. It’s good to ask for a sketch to make sure that that his or her interpretation is exactly what you have in mind. And it’s probably not a good idea to bring a photo of an already existing gown and ask for a duplicate. “Hopefully the designer would refuse to do so for reasons of integrity, but even if she attempts to do so, inevitably the fabrics, cut, and other details will probably turn out slightly different because of her own hand, eye, and skills,” says Rebecca Schoneveld of Brooklyn, NY.

As you might expect, fully custom-made designs can often be nearly double the price of an off-the-rack piece, says Barnes. Think of all the time and care that goes into the design and manufacture. It’s an intensive process for just one dress. Still, independent sellers on sites like Etsy might be more within your budget. Jennings adds that some designers can work within a bride’s budget if she’s open to design modifications. “Simplifying the silhouette, removing intricate details or inner construction, and using different fabrications will all help to reduce the cost of a gown,” she says.

Keep in mind that most designers aren’t in a position to offer refunds on custom pieces. So Barnes recommends making sure all correspondence is clear in emails so you’re more likely to end up with your dream dress. What’s more, Schoneveld thinks it’s a really good idea to try on a muslin, or mock-up, of the gown before it’s cut in the actual fabric. You should be 100% sure of the proportions and the design before the final piece is made. Then, rest assured that you’ll be getting a wedding gown that’s truly one-of-a-kind. If your chosen designer is out of state, Barnes suggests seeing a professional seamstress nearby to take your proper measurements.

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Just when you thought you couldn’t love Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher any more, new details emerge about their parenting style that will convince you that they are by far some of the best celebrity parents in the game.

During an interview with The Kylie & Jackie O Show, Kunis, who is expecting her second child with her former That ’70s Show co-star, discussed values that she feels are important for her children to have, especially when being raised by such successful, wealthy parents, according to E! News.

“The one topic of conversation we had even prior to ever having kids was always how do you raise a child to not be an a-hole?” the mom of toddler Wyatt Isabelle said. “And it’s so important because we both came from pretty, pretty, solid poverty backgrounds and grew up very poor and are very much self-made and are very aware of what a dollar is worth.”

While the actress, who married Kutcher last summer in a top-secret wedding, said it’s “beautiful” that their children will never know what it’s like “to have ketchup soup for dinner” she admits they will “never know how to appreciate things.”

“It’s a matter of teaching them from a very early age that you know mommy and daddy may have a dollar, but you’re poor.”

This isn’t the first time that Kunis has sounded off about the realities of parenthood. While on the road promoting her new upcoming movie Bad Moms, she has been talking about how women shouldn’t worry about having to be the perfect parents and how perfect parents don’t exist. She also revealed how becoming a parent has changed her.

“It does change the way you think and look at life,” Kunis told Entertainment Tonight. “I would never trade it for the world. I know that when we decided to have a kid, we were ready to no longer be selfish. Or at least start the process, because innately, as humans, we are really selfish people.”

“You learn how to be a great partner, and great wife, and a great woman, and be yourself, and still be responsible for, you know, a living child,” she went on. “It’s definitely a learning process.”

Baby Wyatt is pretty lucky to have such cool parents, that’s for sure.

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Throughout their eight years of dating, Gary Rosenberg made sure he stuck to one important Valentine’s Day tradition: he always gifted Jill Badlotto a new teddy bear on the romantic holiday, which she kept and treasured over the course of their relationship. So when Jill came home to find each of those bears lined up on the patio, with the very first plush toy with a ring box in his paw and Gary on bended knee beside him, the bride-to-be happily accepted the sentimental proposal.

Like those gifts and the day the Gary popped the question, the future Mr. and Mrs. wanted their October 24, 2015, wedding to stand the test of time. “It was important for me to look back on our day in 20 years and not feel it was too trendy,” says Jill. The couple turned to their grandparents’ weddings, as well as Jackie Kennedy Onassis, for inspiration. With a classic color palette of ivory and maroon, the couple ensured no detail would ever go out of style. And, thanks to the talents of Charlotte Jenks Lewis, they can look back on the happy memories forever.

Using invitations from Minted, Jill and Gary invited 97 guests to join them in Brooklyn, New York, for a ceremony at the bride’s childhood church followed by a reception at The Players club, a private townhouse for actors, writers, and artists. “The décor of the venue is unlike any other, with a poker table that Frank Sinatra played at, and the untouched bedroom of Edwin Booth,” the bride says. “After receiving a tour of the place, I knew it had to be my venue, and that my guests would be in awe like I was. When you step foot into The Players, you are transported back into old Hollywood. It’s a pretty magical place.”

Despite the heavy head-to-toe lace on Jill’s Oscar de la Renta wedding dress, she says it was light and comfortable. The dress came strapless, but Jill added tulle off-the-shoulder straps to give her big day look a dash of whimsical flair. “All the other dresses made me feel like I was playing dress up in bridal gowns, but when I tried on this one, I felt like I was a bride,” Jill says. “Also, my mom started crying, which was a good indication I had found the one.”

But as much as she loved her wedding dress, it was a wedding day accessory that she was most excited to wear. “I’ll admit I was almost as excited for my veil as I was my dress,” Jill says. Knowing she wanted something that felt like an antique, the bride-to-be sought out a store in Chicago that could create a custom veil using vintage fabrics and lace. Although she went into the boutique looking to have something designed just for her, the owner showed Jill a dramatic headpiece from the 1920s.

Jill’s nude-hued Christian Louboutin pumps were a wedding day gift from Gary, and served as her something new. As for her something blue, the bride wore a blue bracelet that was once her grandmother’s around her ankle.

She knew exactly what she wanted for her bouquet, choosing immediately to carry a small bundle of Lily of the Valley. “Growing up, my mother would grow them in her garden,” Jill says, “and I loved the delicate nature of the flower.”

Gary’s one and only wedding request? That he could pair a bow tie with his classic black and white tuxedo, which each of his groomsmen also wore for the big day. “Gary loves color and loud prints, so the bow tie was a way for him to show his personality on our wedding day, and added some color to our neutral color palette,” says Jill.

The groom also chose not to shave his beard for the couple’s black-tie-optional wedding. “Everyone wondered why he didn’t,” Jill says, “but I love his beard, and that’s how he’s most comfortable, so he kept it. And I’m so happy he did.”

“It’s old Italian tradition for the bridesmaids and maid-of-honor to wear white on the wedding day, so that the bad spirits will get confused as to who the bride is,” Jill says. In love with that idea, the bride asked her friends to choose their own ivory gown to wear on the day. “It all came out beautiful, and I loved that the overall look was cohesive, but each girl was unique in her own way. One design doesn’t always have to fit all.”

Jill and Gary returned to the bride’s childhood church for their ceremony. “My father walked me down the same aisle he walked down with my mom, the same aisle he held me down when I was baptized, and the same aisle he watched me receive communion,” Jill says. “He is a very tough guy, but when it comes to his family, he is very sensitive, so it was an emotional moment for us.”

Luckily, because of the old building’s breathtaking architecture, the couple needed little in the way of décor. “We let the stained glass windows and dramatic look of the church speak for itself.”

Inside the reception venue, guests could take in framed portraits of Jimmy Fallon, Mark Twain, Walter Cronkite, and more on the townhouse’s colorful walls. During cocktail hour, the couple offered guests one of their favorite foods: macaroni and cheese. “It was very important to Gary and I that our wedding day was a reflection of us as a couple,” the bride says.

Thanks to The Players own unique décor, Jill and Gary didn’t have to do much to dress up the space. “I didn’t want to take away from it’s beauty,” Jill says. Tables were topped with ivory linens, candles, and tall centerpieces of baby’s breath so guests could chat with each other across the table.

Jill’s brother, an artist, hand-drew a picture of the Brooklyn Bridge, which the couple copied and gave out as favors to their guests. “He is so incredibly talented, and I love that it’s a souvenir that they can take home to remember their trip to New York,” says the bride.

Dessert was an epic ice cream sundae bar, but that didn’t mean the couple skipped a wedding cake. In addition to scoops of their favorite flavors, guests also enjoyed traditional vanilla cake with buttercream frosting.

The couple danced together to Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling In Love,” then opened up the floor to their guests. “For the last song, we requested ‘New York, New York’ by Frank Sinatra, and my husband and I got up on stage to sing,” Jill ssays. “It was one of my favorite parts of the night.”

Jill doesn’t regret going with her gut when it comes to wedding planning, and encourages other brides to do the same. “Do what you want,” she says. “I had so many people tell me that having different bridesmaids dresses would look sloppy, or that I was spending too much money on a certain thing. We didn’t listen to any of it, and everything came together perfectly. Don’t sweat the small stuff also, because at the end of the day, nothing else matters but the love you two share. It will all come together.”

Ceremony Venue: St. Patrick’s Church || Reception Venue, Catering, & Rentals: The Players || Bride’s Wedding Dress: Oscar de la Renta || Veil: Meringue || Shoes: Christian Louboutin || Hair & Makeup: Michiko || Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Jenny Yoo, Alfred Angelo, Bhldn and Joanna August || Groom & Groomsmen: Men’s Wearhouse || Florist: Fly Me To The Moon || Invitations: Minted || Music: Total Entertainment || Cake: Empire Cake || Videographer: Le Image || Photographer: Charlotte Jenks Lewis

Did you love this couple’s Brooklyn wedding? Then check out another New York City celebration in the video below.

While a guest can get away with just a night or two out of town for a friend’s wedding, when you’re the bride or groom, there’s a lot more to get done in the days leading up to your wedding day. From final details to greeting arriving family to cherishing those last moments before you become a wife, the thought of going to work is probably the last thing on your mind — and could be cramping your pre-wedding style. So how many days can you really take off before you walk down the aisle? Our experts weigh in.

You’ll definitely want to save as many vacation days as possible for your honeymoon, but having the chance to take off a day or two before your wedding to really focus on what’s left on your to-do list can be incredibly helpful (as can the extra time to meet your bridesmaids for pedicures or pack up those welcome bags!). If you plan on taking any time off, make sure to submit your vacation request as early as possible. Sure, your manager will probably squeeze you into the calendar because you’re The Bride, but particularly if you’re getting married during a busy travel season, it’s in your best interest to make sure you’re not the last person left who has to man the office while everyone is gone for a holiday weekend.

When it comes to the days after your wedding, consider trying to take at least one day off (most likely Monday) so you can get plenty of sleep and recuperate after your wild night. That is, of course, if you aren’t heading straight to your honeymoon! Even if it’s an extra night at the hotel or just a quiet night eating pizza on the couch with your new husband, knowing you have a little time to take a nap, relax, and scroll through Instagram looking for peeks of your reception will make going back to work a little bit easier.

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What comes next after the question is popped? Why, the engagement photo shoot, of course! It’s time to share your huge, life-changing news with the world and show ’em how happy you are as you start this new, exciting journey. That’s just what this California woman did when her new employer popped the question — of a job offer! Yep, a marriage isn’t the only kind of proposal that warrants a photo shoot — at least according to Benita Abraham who took a slew of super cutesy snapshots normally warranted for a lovey-dovey couple — but with her offer of employment. These might just be our favorite engagement photos yet…

After seven long months of job hunting Benita Abraham of Long Beach, California, had finally found the man job of her dreams. And naturally, took a series of precious photographs to commemorate the celebratory occasion. “I finally found my soulmate, my perfect match, my boo,” Abraham captioned the photos on her Facebook page. “After 7 long months, I found the perfect job with a company that truly cares about its employees and one I will learn so much from.” While this funny lady might have gotten a gig and not a ring, all of the snapshots are based on typical poses newly-engaged couples do in their proposal photoshoots. “#notjustforbabiesmarriagesandbirthdays,” Abraham hashtagged the pics.

In the photos, Abraham lies on the beach, embracing her framed job offer with a “I said yes!” chalkboard sign. In others,, the cute couple (a.k.a. Abraham and her offer of employment) cuddle on a beach blanket and in bed. She even wrote out their “love story” in its entirety — that is, the dates of all of her interviews. Who wouldn’t want to hire this woman with that kind of dedication?!

Abraham explained to the Huffington Post that she “really wanted to share my good news with friends and family in a fun, creative and silly way that reflects my personality.” And that she certainly did! The photoset has since gone viral, garnering likes and laughs left and right.

“The response has been amazing,” this bride-to-be employee-to-be said. “I love that complete strangers are getting a kick out of this! I’ve received so many sweet messages.” And it’s not hard to see why — these photos would make any engaged duo jealous.

Best wishes to this happy couple! May they enjoy the years of married employed bliss ahead of them.

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It doesn’t matter what you score on a ‘how high maintenance are you’ quiz, there are a few beauty must-have items that every bride needs to pack for her honeymoon. So whether your first days as newlyweds involve a whole lot of sand and sun, backpacking through Europe, or a cozy cabin at a very high altitude, here are five products every bride should pack.

Vacation is all about taking a break from life, and after the stress of wedding planning, you know you need that rest! So pare down your full makeup routine and keep things simple with Colorescience Skin Bronzing Face Primer SPF 20. This hybrid blurs the look of fine lines and pores, adds a sun-kissed glow and offers sun protection — and on days you do want more makeup, it’s the perfect primer. (Bronzing primer, $49, Colorescience)

We’ve all figured out just how damaging the sun is to our skin, but that doesn’t change the fact that thick, greasy sunscreen just doesn’t fit into our non-beach combing days. Enter Mineral Fusion Mineral SPF 30 Brush-On Sun Defense. This transparent powder can be used over any makeup, on bare skin and even dusted into your hairline and part to protect you from the sun with zero mess. (“Brush-On Sun Defense” powder, $16.54, Mineral Fusion available on Amazon)

When your brows are done, your entire look is elevated, and you don’t have to be a makeup pro to get flawless brows with It Cosmetics Brow Power Universal Eyebrow Pencil. The unique formula adjusts to the shade of your brows, and it’s easy to get a subtle or glamorous look out of the same pencil. (“Brow Power” universal eyebrow pencil, $24, It Cosmetics)

Take it from us — you’re going to be doing a lot of kissing on your honeymoon! So while there’s no reason to complicate things with heavy lipsticks or thick glosses, you do still want a little bit of color. Glossier’s Generation G offers the look of a stain but glides on as effortlessly as a balm, which means you can apply it anytime, anywhere, no mirror required. Plus, it’s buildable, so it can easily work for a multitude of occasions. (“Generation G” matte lipstick, $18, Glossier)

One product that can work just about anywhere makes packing easy and vacation makeup application foolproof. Thrive Causemetics Triple Threat Color Stick offers a flush of color (or highlighter) anywhere you need it plus, for every one you buy, another is donated to a woman battling cancer. (“Triple Threat” color stick, $36, Thrive Causemetics)