I'm so sorry I have been MIA for a few weeks now, my life has been crazy busy so please forgive me!!
So.. this summer I have been super busy with doing makeup for weddings, proms, and other special occasions, so I wanted to share some tips and tricks with you because I realize not everyone can afford to get their makeup professionally done on their big day.. (but if you can afford it give me a call!! ;))
1. Do not use any 'new' products- make sure you test out any new products before that day.. the last thing you need is a break out on the day you've been dreaming of since you were 5!
2. Apply makeup to a clean moisturized face- you want to start with a fresh face and being moisturized will help your makeup lay better.
3. Always start with your eyes- I always follow this rule when I am doing makeup for a special occasion because if you do your eyes last you can mess up the rest of your makeup, then you'll have to start all over and we don't have time for that!4. PRIME AND SET!- this is very important when you want your makeup to last all night and through those happy tears. Prime your eyes AND your face. Always set your makeup with a setting spray, it should be the last thing you do and trust me it's important! I love using the Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray.
5. No SPF- make sure your primer and foundation DO NOT have any SPF in it.. you are going to have your picture taken like a million times and if you have SPF on, the flash back from cameras will make your face look white.
6. Remember.. You are not clubbing- when doing your eye makeup keep in mind that you are not partying, you want a timeless/glamorous look you wont be embarrassed of in 10 years. The only exception to this rule is unless a dark smokey eye is your thing (like one of my favorite brides, Megan.. her smokey eye I did was BEAUTIFUL).
7. Foundation- make sure if you are getting new foundation just for this day make sure to match the color your neck will be. Some people tan for their wedding or even spray tan, so make sure your foundation will match that, also if you are getting new foundation make sure to try it out a few weeks before the big day. Last but not least, make sure to drag the foundation down your neck and onto your ears to make sure their are no harsh lines.
8. Always do a trial run- even if you are doing your makeup yourself, try it out a few times.. (practice makes perfect!) You could think you want a particular look but when you see yourself with it, you could hate it. Try different things out, you have time now to change your mind.. You probably wont on the big day!
9. BLEND- make sure all of your harsh lines are blended out seamlessly on your eyes and your face. Just basically blend everything until your hands want to fall off!
10. Don't be afraid to try new things- I know some makeup application can be scary like contouring, filling in your brows or even wearing false lashes. Like I said in number 8 do a trial run so you can try new things out, you might end up loving it!
Good luck to all the brides and anyone who just has a special occasion! I hope this helps those of you doing your own make up and as always if you have any questions or would like to book me to do your makeup please feel free to comment or send me a message!xoxo
Magg
