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| Grace Kelly in her 1956 wedding portrait |
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| Modern bride keeping it simple and elegant |
Here comes the bride.... and she looks like herself. That is probably the number one tip for wedding makeup is to keep it simple, elegant and understated. Grace Kelly was the master of elegance. Even today her wedding photos are timeless.
Weddings are a perfect excuse to glam yourself up but you don't want to be thumbing through your album years later wondering who's that girl in the bright eyeshadow and dark liner. It's best to stick to a neutral eye palette of creams and taupes and soft pinks or peach lip shades depending on your skin tone.
On your wedding day you have plenty of time to spend on your makeup. If you are hiring a makeup artist for the big day make sure you have a consult with him or her. Show the artist pictures of the look you are going for and have them do a trial so you know you will be pleased with the results on the big day. At the trial the artist can assess your skin type which will aid in selection the proper foundation and any correctors that need to be used. Such as for redness removal or oily skin types. If you are choosing to apply your own makeup set a day aside at your local Sephora or department store and set up an appointment with a specialist. They will be able to assist with foundation matches for your skin type and shade. Below I have listed some of my recommendations for makeup that is functional easy to use and naturally gorgeous.
Primer: Benefit The POREfessional
Smashbox: Photo Finish Foundation Primer
Foundation: Oily Skin: Guerlain-Parure Extreme Foundation Fluid-available online
Lancome Teint Idole Fresh Wear 18 hour wear
Dry/Combination Skin: Make up Forever HD Foundation
Lancome Teint Miracle
Chanel Perfection Lumiere Long Wear
Blush: Nars Orgasm, Deep Throat
Bobbi Brown: Peony (bright pink)
Bobbi Brown: Nectar (pink coral)
Waterproof Mascara: Dior DiorShow Waterproof Mascara
Eyeliner: Urban Decay 24/7 assorted shades, stick to brown like Underground
Eyeshadow: Dior 5 shade collections Rose Porcelaine, Incognito & Nude Pink
Bobbi Brown Desert Rose Collection
