Thursday, July 31, 2008

How to Adapt Your Makeup for Your Wedding Day

Your every blush, smile and kiss will be recorded on film, so your bridal makeup needs to be picture perfect. It should cover any imperfections and highlight your features, while appearing subtle and pretty. Venue and event time play key roles; you'll want to adjust your makeup for day or evening and for indoor or outdoor lighting.


Step1
Flip through bridal magazines and search for pictures that capture your ideal bridal look. Keep these pictures on hand for guidance.


Step2
Consider having your makeup done professionally. If you decide to do it yourself, have a free professional makeover before the wedding and ask for detailed instructions on how to achieve your desired look.


Step3
Choose the most lightweight foundation possible while still getting the coverage you need because heavier foundations will look more obvious.


Step4
Wear waterproof eye makeup so that tears of joy or the heat of summer don't make for streaks or smears.


Step5
Use various shades of shadow to add definition to your eyes, then add a hit of liner for drama. Resist the temptation to go for bold lines, bright colors or glitter, unless that's your usual look.


Step6
Curl lashes for length and definition but skip the false eyelashes. You don't want to risk having them peel off or rotate throughout the day.


Step7
Stick to a soft and delicate tone for lipstick, as bold or dark colors might be overpowering. Remember to match the hues in your blush to those in your lipstick.


Step8
Contour your face with blush or bronzer, even if it's not part of your daily routine. It will give your skin a healthy glow and subtly define your features.

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