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It's your wedding day! Along with the beautiful gown,
flowers, and cake, you want everything to look
perfect. Your makeup is an important part of your
overall look, however, it should enhance you, not
make you feel like you're wearing a mask! Since
you'll be photographed and/or videotaped, the camera
lights are a specific concern. These lights tend
to make the skin look paler and shinier than it
really is, so makeup helps compensate for this.
Here are some tips:
- Use an oil-free foundation (unless your skin
is very dry) that is as close to your own skin
tone as possible. Test by applying a bit to the
jaw area,
then look outside in natural sunlight to see
if the color blends in. Foundation coverage ranges
from
sheer to heavy; buy according to how even- toned
your bare skin is.
- Undereye concealer covers
undereye circles, blemishes, etc. It should
be a shade lighter than your foundation.
- Powder-
this is important! Set your foundation
with a loose translucent powder. Then, have an
oil-free pressed powder compact with you for touching
up a
shiny nose, forehead, etc.
- Eyes- you can't go wrong
with soft earth-tone eyeshadows. Use a light,
off-white shade to highlight
the browbone, and perhaps a taupe or peach on the
lid. Blend well! Stay away from frosted eyeshadows
as they don't always photograph well. Use a black,
waterproof mascara on the top lashes, and a waterproof
pencil to line the top lid. Try navy, charcoal,
or dark brown for lining. If needed, fill in the
brows
with pencil or powder in a shade that is lighter
than the hair (it blends in easier). Be careful
not to over-do the brows.
- Blush lightly with a powder
or creme blush blended into the apple of the
cheeks. Just smile, you can't
miss them!
- Lipstick should not be too dark or bright,
but should be in the same color family as the
blush, whether rosy or peachy. Stay away from drab
browns,
they're too dulling when you're wearing white.
For lip color that lasts, try a lip pencil in a
matching
shade, fill in the lips, then apply lipstick over
it. You can also find "indelible" lipsticks
that
stay on and on-- just make sure you really like
the color before applying it! Finish with a drop
of lip
gloss in the center of the bottom lip for added
fullness and shine.
Your lipstick and pressed powder are the two items
you'll want to have with you for the day. Remember
to occasionally check for shine on the skin or faded
lipstick, especially when you know that photos are
about
to be taken.
If you feel uncertain over how to apply your makeup,
or just want to be pampered on your special day,
you may want to hire a professional makeup artist.
You can find one on the internet, in the phone book,
a favorite cosmetic counter, newspaper, or ask a
friend whose wedding makeup you admired. Here's a
hint: look at the makeup artist to see how she wears
her own makeup. Ask the makeup artist about her experience,
and schedule a consultation with her so you'll see
how you'll look ahead of time. Makeup artist fees
will vary according to experience.
Whether you apply the makeup yourself or not, if
done with care, you'll look and feel wonderful. The
mementos of the day, your photos, will reflect the
beautiful, radiant bride you've always dreamed of
being.
Michelle Cutler - Make-Up Artist
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