You as a guest...

Well, the wedding season is right around the corner! I'm sure some of you while you are planning your wedding, you may also get to invite to your friend's wedding. Here are some insight of what to wear and make you pretty as a guest to the summer wedding that you may be attending from the MSN Shopping: Editor's Pick... (yes, I love reading those wedding updates from MSN!! heh~)
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Summer Wedding Guest Styles
With an average of 7,000 couples marrying each day in this country, odds are you're going to be invited to a wedding. It's no surprise these warmer months are the most popular time to tie the knot. Shannon McCarthy helps you navigate those nuptials in style.

Glam it Up -- Formal
A formal wedding will be one of the swankiest gatherings you'll ever attend. This isn't the time to hold back. Just avoid the taboo of dressing to outdo the bride (this includes wearing all white) and you've got carte blanche to go for the glam. Long swathes of silk, embroidered and beaded gowns, or strapless columns of chiffon will have you glowing amid the candlelight and camera flash. Rich jewel tones are classic, while softly gleaming metallics like gold or burnished bronze radiate up-to-the-minute chic. Drape your shoulders in a gossamer wrap and you'll be charming in a church or beautiful in a ballroom. For the etiquette-savvy, keep skirt length from mid-calf to floating just above the floor, and choose necklines that are less about sex-appeal and more about sophistication. You'll probably want to deck yourself out in a few sparkling baubles but just make sure they don't overpower your frock or your fellow guests.

Bring the Pretty -- Semi-formal
Most weddings are semi-formal affairs. But don't mistake this for casual. You want to aim for a feminine, pretty, put-together look. Save darker colors for nuptials later in the year — on-trend floral prints, bright pastels and lighter neutrals are vibrant and fresh right now. If the big event is pre-sundown, opt for breezier knee-length, shoulder-baring dresses in fabrics such as silk georgette and fluid rayon. Ceremonies after dark call for a little more sophistication, a bit more tailoring (perhaps a cocktail dress and little jacket combo) and a smattering of sequins. It's also perfectly proper to don pants. Just make sure they're of the wider flowing variety. Silk chiffon palazzos are ideal. Go ahead and wear some glitz, but instead of going too formal with your clothes, express it more with your accessories — a jeweled or patent clutch, strappy silver heels, swingy drop earrings, or a cute cocktail ring. You'll be gorgeous without looking like you tried too hard.

Get Back to Nature -- Outdoor Weddings
Beautiful, romantic, rustic and a little wild. The modern take on taking vows may now involve a bit of sand between the toes or birdsong to accompany the happy couple. For those invites that mention a garden setting, backyard, bluff or beach, try a drapey halter or spaghetti-strap frock in breathable fabrics such as cotton sateen or crisp linen (or try a silk-linen blend for a softer hand). And all those super-femme prints and primary shades so plentiful in the stores right now are gorgeous on a sunny afternoon, but make sure you're still dressed appropriately — nothing too tight, too revealing or overly flirty. This season's beautiful body-skimming dresses and easy-wearing (yet decidedly festive) maxi-dresses are perfect for keeping cool and looking lovely. Do go sexy with your sandals if you like, although a flat gladiator style or kitten-heel slingback works better outdoors than a potentially vertiginous high-heel. Aim toward that sweet middle ground between sultry and slouchy, and please, no jeans.

Coif Medicine -- Hair
Glamorous up-do's are ideal for showing off those shoulders and ear-blings at a formal ceremony. And more casual upswept hair is both pretty and practical if you'll be witnessing those troths being pledged outdoors. Of course, wearing a looser style that frames your face is also flattering. Whatever your style decision, here's an important tip — don't pile on the product. A few flyaways look better than a helmet-head. Even if your 'do appears fine at the beginning of festivities, too much mousse, gel or serum will leave it flat long before last call at the open bar. Start with a clarifying shampoo if your hair is oily, or a deep conditioning treatment if your tresses tend towards dry. A pre-heat styling spray protects your hair from damage and just a smidgen of volumizer at the roots before blowdrying will give lots of lift. Try a shine spray instead of a heavier serum for that final touch of brilliance, and think about toting along a "dry shampoo" to absorb oil and revive your style as the party progresses.

Saving Face -- Makeup
Weddings aren't the ideal environment for makeup, what with all the crying, laughing, hugging and dancing on tap. We do want to look our best from the ceremony's beginning to the end of the reception and a touch-up here and there usually suffices, but we'll need extra help when the event is held during warmer months. Stave off makeup meltdowns (especially when outdoors) with some face-saving strategies. Skip the liquid foundation and prep your skin with an oil-free tinted moisturizer and a layer of SPF (many moisturizers already include sunscreen). A concealer evens out under-eye circles, red spots and other imperfections without the need for full-on foundation. Oil-free primers can help your makeup stay put — but waterproof mascaras and eyeliners really seal the deal and clear brow gels keep arches in check. Powder eye shadows typically work better in the heat and humidity than cream formulas, and a sheer touch of gel blush and a subtle lip color that includes SPF will keep you glowing. A dusting of loose transparent powder finishes it off, but don't forget to carry lots of oil-blotting papers to soak up shine during the festivities.