Saying “I do” in MineTan

It truly was a weekend (and a runway) to remember! This February, MineTan collaborated with One Fine Day, Australia’s leading Bridal Fair, spray tanning and skin finishing the models to perfection for the main event – the Runway Show.

The show cut through the hustle and bustle of food trucks, wedding stylists, florists, cake specialists and thousands of brides and grooms looking for inspiration for their special day.
Dramatically set against a stunning super-sized raw sandstone backdrop, the runway showcased the talents of local Australian bridal designers, complemented by a gorgeously, golden glow. And white on tan has never looked better.

It was all made possible by the expert Tan Angels team, led by Creative Director Sam O’Brien, who masterfully achieved the perfect dewy, romantic glow with MineTan’s Perfect Bride Spray Tan Solution. Specifically, formulated to be intensely moisturising, pH balancing, odour-free, salon professional formula, Perfect Bride delivered a natural-looking radiant tan, oh so important for that special day.

As we all know the perfect tan wasn’t built in a day, so we’re taking you behind the scenes to see how it all came about.

Fitting Day: 2 Days to Runway

In the lead up to the main event, amongst a flurry of dress fittings, the Tan Angels, Sam and Karla, worked their magic on-the-glo at One Fine Day HQ.
They first started on building the perfect foundation for the spray tan. Using the Tan.Handy spray tan system Sam and Karla first prepped each model’s skin with a coat of MineTan’s Perfect Start Primer.

“We used Perfect Start to cleanse, moisturise and adjust the skin’s pH levels, all to enhance the DHA reaction to the skin and to combat the sometimes drying effect of DHA” said Sam.

Next, they applied the MineTan Blending Cream to the model’s elbows, feet and hands, paying close attention to cuticles and areas between the fingers and toes. After all, no bride (even model brides) want that “I’ve got tan on my hands” look!
Then they spray tanned each model using Perfect Bride, working easily and effortlessly with the super light and portable Tan.Handy spray tan system.

“The Tan.Handy is just so easy to work with. We were working in a pretty tight space, so it was the perfect tool for us to just get in there and spray tan with,” said Karla.
Following their spray tans, each model was sent home and instructed to let their tan develop over the next four hours then rinse off in cool water.

Pre-Show Skin Finishing: Runway Day

Backstage, the scene was brimming with excitement. The Tan Angels were there to add the finishing touches to each model, before stepping out onto the runway, with MineTan Contour.
With eight different designers showcasing their collections across just eleven models, it meant multiple outfit changes. And with each outfit change the Tan Angels, applied MineTan Contour to each models décolletage and shins to deliver a radiant runway look.

“For runway shows, it’s so important for us to create symmetry to a model’s bone structure, particularly to the collar bone and shoulder area. By adding Contour to these areas we effectively create a square, which captures the light to give the model extra impact and balance to their look while walking the runway” said Sam.

The end result: the tans stole the show.

About One Fine Day

One Fine Day is a refreshing alternative to the traditional bridal expo, showcasing a handpicked collection of sought after vendors from the wedding industry. One Fine Day first launched in Sydney in 2012, and has since grown exponentially to welcome over 20,000 brides and grooms each year to their fairs in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth and Adelaide. 2016 saw the start of their international expansion with their first show in New York City.