I stumbled out of bed at 5am today to stand in line with Talida for the live taping of
The Martha Stewart Show. Totally worth it - we scored front row seats, and spent the morning up close and personal with Martha as she concocted blueberry corn ice cream sundaes, planted fall perennials, tweeted, and changed lives.

Watching this fascinating woman from such a close proximity and observing her distinct on- and off-air personalities helped me perceive the maniac maven
as a multi-dimensional human being. It also brought to mind one of my all-time favorite, jaw-dropping, makeup magic moments.

This is the late makeup maestro Kevyn Aucoin's transformation of Martha Stewart into sexy 40's starlet, Veronica Lake. It is simply stunning! I love how Kevyn saw past Martha's prim & proper "on-air" facade and used his incredible talent to bring an inner "off-air" sultry persona to the surface.

Sometimes a little makeup can reveal something that was there all along.

Jennifer + Christopher
- April 26, 2009 -

Our wedding day was absolute magic, an overflowing of love and bliss. Chris and I were awestruck by how amazing it felt to have our loved ones by our side, in the middle of paradise, to witness our union. The emotions were indescribable. It was the most beautiful, most extraordinary, happiest day of my life.

Life has been a whirlwind ever since, and I can't believe an entire month has flown by. The next few weeks will be equally eventful as we travel to India for Chris' work. Although it isn't our honeymoon, I believe this trip will be a remarkable experience that will stretch us as individuals and bring us closer together as husband and wife.

Still waiting on photos from our photographer, so I'll dish about wedding details when those come in. But here are some sweet snaps that make me smile.

More later! ♥

Happy Easter! :) This beautiful video was made for us by my soon to be sis-in-law, Nina. Check out  jennopher.com for more wedding deets. Two more weeks!!

Just kidding. But you totally believed me! :) As we're rapidly approaching the big day, Chris and I have started rockin' our new wedding scents. Fragrance is such an intimate and personal element, and it has an incredible ability to embody the most wonderful memories. I believe these timeless scents are the perfect final touch and will capture the beauty, excitement, and wonder of this pivotal and joyous occasion.

With delicious notes of sandalwood, vintage leather, and tobacco, Vera Wang For Men smells mysterious and exquisite, in a very masculine way. The chic bottle looks great in our bathroom, and sometimes I sneak a spritz in my hair.

Vera Wang Truly Pink is beautiful and graceful. And it matches my gown! It smells like a romantic bouquet of fresh pink roses, sprinkled with sensual notes of lychee blossoms, peonies, and white freesia. A sophisticated mix -  feminine, subtle, and classy.

Oh, my goodness. Here we go! :)