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Bridal Makeup |
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Makeup is surprisingly often an overlooked
item when planning your dream shaadi.
Brides always focus on planning their outfits,
jewellery, hair and mehndi but don't realise that,
to look amazingly stunning on their wedding day
they really need to have good makeup applied by a
professional. Bridal make up by its very nature is a
unique requirement and your make up regime for the
big day needs careful thought and consideration.
My personal approach to make-up for brides is one of
corrective, subtle make-up that enhances the bride's
best features and makes her look naturally radiant and
beautiful on her big day.
The first thing people notice
when they look at a bride - is how stunning and radiant
she looks, not her makeup itself. In fact make - up that is too obvious can look overdone and artificial so understated and
sophisticated elegance is the name of the game!
When it comes to applying bridal makeup,
there is a correct sequence and technique to
follow as well as a preparatory stage to ensure that
you will be looking your absolute best.
Selection and advice on the best and most appropriate
products, colours and styles is also imperative.
What works for you in your day to day use or for other
special occasions will not necessarily make you look your
best on your big day! This kind of in depth knowledge can
only come .
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Skin & Eyebrows |
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The first thing to get right is your skin and eyebrows… would recommend you a series of facials in the run up to your wedding (that is if you don't already have regular facials) Start a few months before the wedding as it is common for your skin to break out and get worse before it gets better after a facial if you haven't had one for a long time. (Something to do with getting all the impurities out) Treat yourself to one a month for four months before the big day…your last one should be at least a few days before your wedding, to give your skin time to settle down. Eyebrows should be kept in shape regularly and shaped the day before the d-day if possible. On the morning of your wedding, make sure your skin is well moisturised about ten minutes before applying your make-up. I always recommend that you have your hair done after your Make-up. The next stage is to have your foundation applies. Remember that for the photographs you must take extra care when using light reflective foundation and concealer.
A lot of brides pile on layers of foundation underneath the eye, in the misunderstanding that it is a concealer, when actually, it's job is to "put light" in to dark areas…Don't do it! You may look good to the naked eye, but it will show up too white in your photos and you could look like you have puffy eye bags!
It is not saying to steer clear of subtle light reflecting foundations; in fact they are great for giving the appearance of dewy, youthful skin. Steer very clear of shimmery bronzers and blushers though…If you want to use a bronzer, use a matt one and use it very subtly, softly over your cheeks, bridge of your nose, top on your forehead, where you would naturally catch the sun…bear in mind that your neck should not be too different in colour to your face. (Don't be tempted to try putting bronzer all over your neck…you'll just end up staining your lengha!)
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Eyes |
For your eyes, you can't go wrong with matt makeup with slight shimmering shadows.
You should usually use a combination of colours to compliment
the Brides outfit. A soft black eyeliner,
(No browns) use black mascara for your wedding day,
even if you're very fair and usually go for brown -
it'll show up better in your photographs, smudged close
to the base of you lashes on your upper lid will make
your eyelashes appear thicker and, in conjunction with
a little grey or dark brown eye-shadow applied with a
thin brush at the base of your lower lashes, will subtly
define your eyes perfectly for the photos.
Use black WATERPROOF mascara on just about bride
, and curl the lashes before
applying it. On some occasions you even consider using
false eyelashes as this gives more definition over the
eyes and looks quite stunning in photographs. |
Lips |
For the bride's lips,Use a colour that will not clash with the
bride's eyes and dress and of course her Bouquet…
Bearing in mind you have already primed your lips
when you applied your foundation and powder by
putting a suitable balm or moisturiser on them after
you have done your base. By the time you are ready for
lipstick to be applied, your lips will be in perfect
condition…-Always leave this to the very last.
Use a "Nude" lip pencil over the entire lip before
applying the lip colour as it gives extra staying power,
apply lip-colour then blot with a tissue and reapply
lipstick with a touch of gloss or a more shimmering
colour to enhance the shadow of your bottom lip and a
slight touch over the top lip. |
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The most important tip is to allow yourself a good three
hours to get ready as this gives your beautician plenty of
time to work her magic and make you look stunning.
More importantly it will give you some all-important
chill out time away from your interfering aunties.
Before you make an entrance, a quick check and powder
before you leave for the ceremony, and your Dulha will
be totally bowled over PLUS you will look fantastic
in the photos of your dream shaadi!
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