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To save some wear and tear on your nerves on that big day, by all means,
schedule a consultation, or even better, a complete makeup application
before the big day with your makeup artist. Plan it for the rehearsal
dinner, or a special evening out alone with your groom, or a get together
with all the bridesmaids. Don't overlook this very important step because
this way you can see if you like your makeup artist's style.
Things to bring to your consultation appointment:
*Tear sheets from magazines, of makeup you like and don't like.
*A picture of your wedding dress (a Polaroid will do). This gives the
artist a great idea of the style of the dress and the wedding. Is it
romantic? Dramatic? Elegant? This gives an idea of your style.
*The shade of lipstick that you1d like to wear. If I don't have it, using
yours is no problem. This is also a great test to see how long your
lipstick will last during the evening.
*Your favorite waterproof mascara. I highly recommend using your tried and
true mascara, and yes, waterproof. You just might be shedding tears of
joy. If it's your brand, you do not have to worry about watery eyes,
redness, allergies, etc.
Remember, your makeup run-through is the time to play, try different
ideas, colors, etc. Don't be afraid to say you don't like something.
Makeup is easy to take off and reapply. Once you have your look down, make
sure the makeup artist writes everything out, and notes makeup items you
may not have that you'll needing for that day. And don't forget, if your
makeup rehearsal is set for a romantic dinner with your groom, have the
makeup artist change the lipstick or eye makeup a little so your groom
can't tell you are wearing the same thing for your wedding day. We
wouldn't want him seeing the same look twice.
Are you planning on doing your makeup yourself? Here are some great tips
and tricks that I use in photo shoots that you can easily incorporate into
your look to make it last all day.
1. Make sure your foundation is an absolute perfect match. Color blend
along the side of the jaw and blend in 2-3 strokes. Is it gone? It should
be. If not, or you find yourself blending forever, you have the wrong
shade. It's not that it blends in, but how fast. I can make any shade
blend in if I blended it long enough.
2. For under eye circles, the easiest way to lighten them is with an
opposite color applied on top first. If your darkness is gray, lightly
brush a soft pink eye shadow on clean skin first, and then apply your
foundation. If the darkness is more blue, try a matte light peach shadow.
You'll find yourself using much less concealer and foundation.
3. Using concealer is easier when you have the perfect shade. Don't go 1-2
shades lighter than your skin, as this actually makes the darkness appear
more gray and muddy. Mix your concealer shade with a drop of your
foundation and then apply. You want your skin tone to appear one even
shade.
3. To keep foundation and concealer on all day, take a Kleenex folded into
squares, and lightly press into the foundation before you've powdered.
This removes excess oils from the foundation and leaves pure pigment on
the skin. If you find this removes too much foundation, then apply a
little more than you think you need, and then press. You'll find that
foundation stays on hours longer.
4. Lightly brush on loose powder with a large brush to set. This is not
the time to press powder into the skin with a powder puff. This actually
can make your skin look and get shinier quicker.
5. Apply your blush next. Find a blush brush that is the size of the apple
of your cheek for a perfect application. Pick up your color and tap onto
the apples of the cheeks, slowly blending back towards the temple. When
you have enough on, take a clean makeup sponge and blend. This one step
makes your blush look real, rather than just sitting on the surface of
your skin. Also, by applying blush first, if you look great with just your
blush on, you have the right amount. If it looks too bright or harsh,
lighten it up.
6. Do your lips next. To last all day, powder lips first, then apply your
lip pencil filling in the entire lip. Don't worry too much about the
outline of the mouth. Then, apply your lipstick shade, blot, powder, and
apply again. By blotting and powdering, you are actually removing the
excess wax in the lipstick that causes it to bleed. Once finished, then
apply a light coat of lip gloss if desired in the middle of the bottom
lip.
7. Brush and fill in eyebrows if needed with a shade that's 1-2 shades
lighter than your eyebrow hairs. Too dark, and you can start looking a
little harsh. Brush through with a toothbrush afterwards for a more
natural look.
8. Last but not least, your eyes. A soft shimmering cream or white is
beautiful on the brow bone, and the inner corners of the eyes, both above
and below the lashes. This wakes up the eyes and creates a beautiful
highlight. To make eyes appear larger, apply a sand or taupe in the crease
of the eye. Blend so that the shadow fades well. Keep the eyes looking
neutral, while the colors emphasize the cheeks and lips. Make the most
dramatic part of the eye your lashes and eyeliner as this looks the best
in pictures. Take a black or brown pencil and line the lashes on the outer
1/2 or 1/4 of the eye. Blend with a Q-tip. Then, take your mascara and a
eyeliner brush, and lightly line the eye with your mascara. Once it's
dried, smudge again, and you1ll find that your eyeliner will stay on
forever. If your mascara is waterproof, that's even better. And remember
to curl your lashes before, not after mascara.
9. If you're applying false eyelashes, single eyelashes are the most
natural looking. An easy way to apply them is to apply one coat of
mascara, let dry. Apply a dot of glue on the tip of the lash and along the
length. This is actually the part that anchors to your lashes. Then, take
your tweezers, looking down, and place 2-3 single lashes on the outer 1/4
of the eye. Let the glue dry, and then another coat of mascara to seal the
lashes together. False eyelashes go a long way in making your eyes
dramatic and the focus of the face.
10. Finishing Touches: When you're done with your look, you may want to
apply a little more blush, and then finish with a final brush of loose
powder. Make sure everything is blended well. If you feel like you have a
lot of makeup on, lightly mist with a soft spray of water to set. This
will take away the feeling of makeup on your skin and also helps to set
the makeup. If you want your skin to glow, lightly brush on a soft
shimmering eye shadow or the new shimmer loose powders. To avoid over
doing it, just dust across the tops of the cheekbones and collar bones.
For a more over-all glow, you can even go across the forehead and chin.
You want to look beautiful, glowing, soft and romantic. Remember, this
moment only happens once in a lifetime. |
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