Wedding bells are ringing and Joe and I have our first wedding event this Saturday, our engagement party! With our venue booked and the date set, we're beyond excited to celebrate with our families and close friends. Of course, I'm prepping for the day in a big way from my golden glow to the decor and can't wait to share photos with you. After finding the perfect outfit, my skin was begging for some color. That's when I turned to the pros from St. Tropez to customize a blend and spritz me golden. I stripped down and worked with St. Tropez's Skin Finishing Expert, Sophie Evans who created a custom blend to give my pasty skin a natural glow. She's perhaps the most talented person to ever make me glow (and I've gotten a lot of spray tans). When she gave an extra dark shot to my eye lids I knew exactly what she was doing and deemed her the queen of contouring.

Of course pre tanning, you have to follow the rules. Here are Evans's tips:

* All hair removal should be done the night before * Exfoliate the night before * Remove all fragrances, lotions, and deodorant before your tan * Wear/bring loose fitting clothing for after your tan

Before a big event I always get a spray tan (or self tan) two to three days prior. In this case it was on Wednesday and my party is on Saturday. Post tan you're encouraged not to shower until the next morning and even then just to do a rinse. Waiting until your second shower to use a body wash is best. On Friday night before my big day I plan on using the St. Tropez Self Tanning Bronzing Lotion for Face, which doesn't clog your pores and if I feel my legs and arms need an extra boost I'm going to also use the St. Tropez Gradual Tan Everyday Body Moisturizer just to keep it fresh.

I'm excited to share more wedding prep with you as the events develop! Stay tuned!

After being glued to red carpet coverage and speaking with publicists, makeup artists and hairstylists all day yesterday, I am beyond over the Oscars! Truth. However, there's so much to talk about. Here's a round up of some of the beauty loot the pros used on celebs like Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Hudson, Adele and more before they hit the carpet. Believe it or not, a lot of it is from the drugstore!

For an added shine boost, Jennifer Hudson's stylist, Kiyah Wright used Clairol Professional Jazzing in Coffee Bean, let it sit for five minutes and washed it out before shampooing.

To enhance her spray tan (which she got the day before the Oscars) Salma Hayek's makeup artist, Jo Strettell, applied St. Tropez Gradual Tan Plus Firming Body Lotion to her body before she hit the red carpet.

To mimic her soft pink dress, Anne Hathaway's manicurist, Tom Bachik, first used L'Oréal Paris’ new limited-editionVersailles Romance Colour Riche Nail Collection (coming out in March) called "The Palace Life." Then added a personal touch by painting her grandmother's initials on her ring fingers.

To get just the right amount of smolder, Stacy Keibler's makeup artist, Matthew VanLeeuwen glided and smudged Elizabeth Arden's Beautiful Color Smoky Eyes Pencil in Smoky across her lids.

To straighten her hair without it falling flat, Kerry Washington's stylist, Takisha Sturdivant-Drew used Moroccanoil Volumizing Mousse on her damp strands before blowdrying.

To leave a little bit of sheen on her skin, Jenna Dewan-Tatum's makeup artist, Kayleen McAdams, used Tarte Pure Maracuja Oil on her body.

To ensure bounciness in Adele's bouffant, her stylist Michael Ashton finished her look John Frieda Luxurious Volume All-Day Hold Hairspray.

For a lasting style with texture, Jennifer Aniston's stylist, Chris McMillan, used Living Proof's Prime Style Extender, which also allowed for touchable hair.

To protect her hair and extensions from the heat of the curling iron, Jessica Chastain's stylist, Renato Campora, spritzed it with Vidal Sassoon Pro Series Heat Protectant & Shine Spray.

On her lashes, Charlize Theron's makeup artist, Pati Dubroff, used Diorshow Mascara in #090 Catwalk Black.