Selasa, 08 Desember 2009

Get Ready For Your Close-Up!

When planning a wedding, brides often give a lot of thought to their hair. They pore over magazines and websites, go for trial appointments, and agonize over whether to wear their hair up or down. While focusing so much on their hair, brides often forget to plan for the other part of personal appearance: their makeup.

If you think about it, what is more important than your face? And yet, many brides give little or no thought to what they want their face to look like on their wedding day. You can be very expressive with cosmetics, and really finish off what you start with your gown and hair.

Even brides who do not wear makeup on a daily basis should plan to wear it for their wedding day. What many women do not realize is that you can wear makeup without looking "made up". It is a subtle but important distinction. The right makeup will feel weightless on your skin. The idea is to make you look like the best version of yourself.

Brides who are new to makeup, and even those who are not, can really benefit from using a professional makeup artist. It is critical to have a practice session to ensure that she understands your taste and also to see how the colors look on your skin and how they last over the course of a day. For instance, I discovered that the foundation used at my first makeup test turned orangey over a few hours. Thank goodness we found this out in advance and not on my wedding day!

How do you know what your wedding makeup should look like? Many brides prefer the natural look, which essentially means that you don't see the makeup itself, just a beautiful glowing face. You might be amazed how much difference subtle makeup can achieve, especially when it comes to covering up acne and dark under-eye circles. I attended one wedding where the bride's face was totally transformed by her makeup. For the first time ever, she looked well-rested and radiant. That is what the natural look can do for you.

Some women love makeup, and will want to use it to achieve a specific look on their wedding day. A 1940s inspired look is always elegant. It is perfect for brides wearing bold crystal or rhinestone bridal jewelry sets. The idea is a flawless matte face with perfect bright red lips. The look is sophisticated and rich. For an evening wedding, you can add a sexy smoky eye, or for daytime allow the red lipstick to be the statement. Either way, use a very light hand with blush to keep the face balanced.

A fresh, dewy look is another one that is always pretty. Because of the flash photography, be careful that skin looks dewy and not oily. Use a little powder on the nose and forehead to cut the shine, while allowing the natural glow of the cheeks to emerge. The dewy look is great for brides having outdoor weddings. It is the perfect complement to sheer organza gowns worn with dainty pearl bridal jewelry sets. This fresh effect is well suited to younger brides, who would appear overdone with a heavily made up face.

Speaking of being overdone, the bride does not want her makeup to be so unlike her normal look that people do not recognize her. Some of this will have to do with the makeup artist that you choose, which is why a trial run is so important. One artist's idea of "natural" might be your idea of "opening night on Broadway". In the reverse, a bride who prefers more theatrical makeup will be disappointed if her makeup artist is a lip gloss and clear mascara sort of person. Be sure that your styles mesh well.

Your face will be a focal point at your wedding. It will be photographed countless times, seen from every angle, and stared at lovingly by your groom. Be sure to take the time to design a beautiful palette of wedding makeup that will showcase your happy smile to its best advantage on your special day.

Look to Bridget for advice on planning your wedding. Check out how we can help with your bridesmaids jewelry at SilverlandJewelry.com Bridal jewelry sets make a wonderful choice for the bride and her attendants.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Bridget_Mora

Bridget Mora - EzineArticles Expert Author
Find More : wedding makeup , makeup artist , bridal makeup , eyes makeup , asian makeup , professional makeup

Tidak ada komentar:

Posting Komentar