The Ultimate Katniss Hair + Makeup Tutorial #MockingjayPart2

Happy Thursday Beautiful! 

Today's article is a two-for-one beauty tutorial dedicated to everyone who has been patiently waiting for the release of Mockingjay Part 2. 

I for one, am super excited to go and watch the movie this weekend. It's been a few months since the last time my husband and I have gone to the theater, so this weekend will be the perfect time to go. 

In honor of Mockingjay Part 2, Wendy Rose Gould (beauty expert for Latest-Hairstyles.com) has recreated the hair + makeup from the movie. 

So, if you were searching for hair and makeup inspiration for this weekend, look no further....everything you need to know continues below.  

The Ultimate Katniss Braid & Makeup Tutorial

[Just in Time for Mockingjay Part 2!]

Re-Create The Hair

"This is a relatively straightforward hairstyle. But to recreate the Katniss braid, you may want to get some hair extensions," explains Wendy Rose Gould, beauty expert for hair tutorial and advice site www.Latest-Hairstyles.com. 

"We’re using Effortless Exensions’ Sip On Hair, which is temporary and easy to work with. If you don’t need to add length, skip to step three."

Step 1: Apply Serum

Prep your hair by apply hair serum. This will tame frizz, make your hair easier to manage, and will also help create the same kind of shine that a lot of faux hair pieces have, thereby allowing it to blend a little easier. We’re using Cureology Smoothing Anti-Frizz Hair Serum.

Step 2: Apply Extensions

This step will vary depending on what kind of extensions you’re adding.

Step 3: Move Hair

Shift all your hair to one side of your head.

Step 4: Part Hair

Part your hair down the center.

Step 5: Fishtail Braid

Now for the most arduous part of this hair tutorial: creating your fishtail braid (and it’s not even difficult). To do this, divide your hair into two sections, then drag an outer piece of hair from one section over to the other section. Pull tight, then repeat on the opposite side. Continue pulling tight as your braid the length of your hair, securing with a clear elastic on the end. Make sure all your hair is draped to one side of your head (secure with bobby pins if necessary), and then pull out sections of hair for that “piece-y,” and lived in look. You can use a texturizer or more serum to get those strands. Also twist each of these pieces to keep them separated.

Re-Create The Makeup: 

"In three words, Katniss’ makeup is natural, dewy, and bronzed," says Wendy Rose Gould, beauty expert for hair tutorial and advice site www.Latest-Hairstyles.com.

To achieve this, I first applied Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream to my skin. I then applied the bronzer in Paula Choice’s Blush it On Contour Palette with a bushy brush onto the apples of my cheeks. I also applied the bronzer to my forehead and chin, slowly building color. From the same palette and with the same brush, I added highlighter to the applies of my cheeks and the center of my forehead, then followed up with the darkest blush to add color onto my cheeks.

For my eyes, I used Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette. I filled in my brows with Faint, then applied Naked 2 across my eyelids. I used Faint in my eye creases to create dimension, and blended out with W.O.S. The colors you choose for this eye look will depend on my coloring. In general, stick with a matte brown that’s darker than your skin for the eyelids, followed by a slightly darker brown in the creases. The blending color should match the color of your skin.

I also applied tre’StiQue’s Swiss Chocolate Line, Sharpen & Smudge Eye Pencil to my upper lash line and blended with an angled eyeliner brush, then threw on some Sigma Sinuosity mascara. For lips, I dabbed on a pinkish nude lacquer and blended it into my lips with my pinky.

If you like, watch the video tutorial HERE

Are you excited to see #MockingjayPart2 tomorrow? Will you be recreating Katniss' hair and makeup?  If you do, please tag us on your photos so we can share them too! 

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Tips and Tricks for Everyday Eye Makeup + #FalsiesPushUpDrama

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.  #FalsiesPushUpDrama #CollectiveBias 

The eyes are the windows to the soul, as they say, and they are the most beautiful features in a woman's face.  Whenever you put on your eye makeup - especially mascara, your aim should always be to make your eyes look brighter.  

To achieve brighter eyes, you really only need one essential eye makeup product: Mascara. A volumizing mascara, like the Maybelline #FalsiesPushUpDrama , will lift your eyelashes - giving your eyes instant brightness. 

However, adding concealer, eye-shadow, kajal eyeliner, and an eyebrow kit will also help in creating an everyday eye makeup look to brighten the eyes. 

But, before showing you how to achieve the everyday eye look using the mentioned makeup products, let's do a little shopping. 

Personally, I prefer to use drug store makeup products for my everyday makeup. Why? They are easily accessible as well as budget friendly. 

On my most recent beauty run, I drove to Walmart to purchase a few of my favorite Maybelline products. 

While walking down the Maybelline aisle in the Cosmetics Dept, I noticed that there was a display for the new #FalsiesPushUpDrama mascara. Once I looked over the display and saw the waterproof version - I knew I wanted to buy it. 

Feeling completely accomplished, I walked over to the nearest cashier, paid for my beauty haul and drove home so I could do my everyday eye makeup. 

Here is my mini beauty haul: Maybelline Fit Me Concealer - 15 Fair, Color Tattoo - Creamy Beige, Mater Kajal - Midnight Brown, Brow Drama Pro Pallette - Blonde for eyebrows and the new Maybelline #FalsiesPushUpDrama Mascara in Blackest Black. 

Of all the drugstore beauty products, Maybelline knows a thing or two about mascara's. The new #FalsiePushUpDrama has a cup-shaped bristle that scoops, coats and lifts lashes. The plumping formula is creamy enough that it glides smoothly onto the lashes for a dramatic, volumizing  effect. Exactly what we need for brighter eyes!

Now that we have our five Maybelline products, let's move on to this easy step-by-step everyday eye makeup look. 

1. Using the spoolie inside the Browdrama Pro Palette, comb through your eyebrows. 

2. Taking one side of the double ended angle brush (also included with brow palette), dip into the wax. Apply the wax evenly over the entire eyebrow. 

TIP: Do your best to apply the smallest amount of wax. If you apply too much, the wax will clump and not allow you to get a smooth surface for the next step. 

3. Using the second side of the angle brush, pick up some of the powder. Position the angle brush directly under the eyebrow - in one smooth motion, line underneath the eyebrow. Do the exact same to the top of eyebrow.  Dipping the brush back into powder, begin to fill the sparse areas of your brow. Use the spoolie to blend the powder throughout the brow hairs. 

TIP: For the most natural brows, concentrate most of the powder from the middle to the tail. This will give you more definition. Try to have a lighter application to the front of brows. 

4. To define and highlight the brows, apply a light layer of concealer to the brow-bone. Dab concealer with fingers to blend it into the skin. 

TIP: Once you have highlighted your brow-bone, take a little more of concealer and use it over the entire lid as your eye-shadow primer. This also helps cancel out any skin discolorations, veins or circles under the eyes. 

5. Get a small synthetic blending brush. Pick up some of the highlight powder in the brow palette. Swipe this over the entire lid. 

6. After wiping off the blending brush, dip the brush into the cream eye-shadow. Place the eye-shadow on the lid, blending into the crease. This is will give you a soft wash of color over the eyes. 

TIP: For everyday eye looks, use Maybelline Color Tattoo in Creamy Beige, Matte Brown, Nude Pink and Pure Nude. 

7. Taking a small flat blending brush, pick up some of the cream eye-shadow then apply it to the lower lash line. Blend. 

8. Curl lashes. 

9. Open up your tube of Maybelline #FalsiesPushUpDrama, take the wand and place it at the bottom of the lash line. Glide the brush upward - gently moving it from side to side in a wiggling motion. 

TIP: When taking the mascara wand out of the tube, do not pump it in and out of the tube. This will ruin your mascara. Instead, twirl the wand inside the tube before pulling it completely out. 

9. (cont.) After applying mascara to the outer lashes, tilt the wand about 45 degrees and coat the inner lashes. 

After I applied the first layer of #FalsiesPumpUpDrama, you'll notice the lashes have gained volume and length.  This is a great result - especially after just one coat. 

But, there is a way to get even more volume out of this mascara. 

10. TRICK:  Using the spoolie from before, dip it into a little bit of translucent powder. Apply the powder onto lashes in the same exact way as we did our first layer of mascara. 

Follow up with a second coat of mascara.  - Do you see the added volumizing effect? What about the length? 

As you can see, with two coats of #FalsiesPumpUpDrama mascara + translucent powder you AH-mazing looking lashes. No need to mess with false lashes - especially for an everyday look. 

There is only one last trick left. Do you notice that sometimes there are these tiny little gaps in between your upper lashes? Let's fix that. 

11. With the tip of the masterkajal eye pencil, tight-line your upper lash-line. 

TIP: It may take a few times before you and your eyes get used to the feeling of the eye pencil on your upper waterline. I find that if I open up my eyes wide enough looking straight forward, I can run the eye pencil along my lash line with no problems. 

You've seen the steps, now take a look at this before + after photo: 

You can definitely see what a difference a little bit of eye makeup can do - especially a volumizing mascara. 

With that being said, even if you choose not to complete every single step, tip or trick from this tutorial, please go ahead and try out the Maybelline #FalsiesPushUpDrama mascara. Applying this mascara only takes a few minutes, but the dramatic results will last all day long. 

Do you have any tips or tricks for applying mascara? What's your favorite everyday eye makeup look? 

MOTD Spotlight : Starlooks Looksbook

Happy Saturday Beautiful ;) 

You may be surprised to see that a new article is being posted on the weekend, but it just so happens that there is a very good reason why. 

But, before getting into that .... 

If you follow me on Instagram (@latinflavadesigns) you may have seen the above photo shared about three days ago. In the post, I shared that everything in this photo was used to create my MOTD (makeup of the day).  Some of these products just happen to be staples in my makeup collection, but three of them were received a few weeks ago and have quickly become favorites. 

The three makeup products I am referring to were received in my most recent Starlooks - The Looksbook Box: Skin Perfecting Blush in "Rose Gold", "High Life" Liquid Illuminator and lastly, Eye Pencil in "Noir". 


Let's begin with the Skin Perfecting Blush in "Rose Gold" 

This limited edition blush is described as "soft, all-in-one highlighting, bronzing, and shimmering blush powder". 

When describing this blush, I would have to agree with the description above.  The formula is pigmented, not glittery or overly metallic. 

Application is very easy. I like using a dual fiber stippling brush to apply this on the upper part of my cheeks. 

The rose gold color is perfect for creating a bronzy cheek. 







Next up: "High Life" Liquid Illuminator "

For the most part, I tend to stay away from liquid highlighters, but I did give this one a try. 

Although this limited edition highlighter comes in a tube, using the doe foot applicator allows for precise application across the top of your cheeks, under the arch of your eyebrow,  even on the top of your cupids bow. 

I have used this in all three places and I really liked it. I was pleasantly surprised that this liquid/cream highlighter worked extremely well on oily skin. 






Lastly : "Noir" Longwear Eye Pencil

For long-wearing power, kohl pencils are the best to use - this one is no different. 

The formula is super creamy, highly pigmented and lasts on the eyes like no ones business. 

I used this to tight-line my upper eyelid and not only did it glide on beautifully, it did not smudge, burn my eyes, transfer onto my contacts or fade away. 

Even the swatch I made on my arm didn't want to come off - I had to scrub it off ;) 







My favorite (and yours, I hope) part: swatches: 

Swatches from bottom : High Life , Noir Longwear Pencil, Rose Gold Blush

Now that you have seen photos of my new favorite Starlooks makeup products, allow me to fill you in on their new box : LooksBook 

Each LooksBook by Starlooks will contain fashion forecasted, pro quality, HD photo-compatible color Perfect Size® cosmetics tucked into a convenient, educational 'Book'.(Side Note: These Perfect Size® cosmetics are not sample size - rather 3/4th's of a full size product, perfect for traveling, or carrying around in your makeup bag.)

To become an exclusive LooksBook member, visit Starlooks website HERE

As a member, you'll receive your very own makeup box delivered to your door each month for only $12 / month + FREE domestic shipping. 

Each box will have: 

• three (3) Perfect Size® Starlooks pro cosmetic products
• a travel size "book" to carry your three makeup items in (this will help keep your makeup clean, safe and travel friendly)
• tips + tutorials on how to apply the makeup like a pro

Now it's your turn: 

What type of HD pro quality makeup are you looking forward to receiving in your future LooksBook box?  

Coral Hued Makeup You Need This Summer

Of all the ways to achieve looking like a bronze goddess this summer, the most effective way is to incorporate coral hued makeup products to your over all makeup look. 

Coral is a signature color for summer makeup. It's such a universal shade that practically anyone can rock this summer trend. 

The following are two coral hued makeup products to help you get this look: 

1. STARLOOKS CREAM BLUSH in "FALLEN ANGEL"

Fallen Angle is a cream blush with a satin finish. The formula is extremely silky. Although the blush is a cream formula, when swatched/applied to cheeks it dries to a powder finish. 

In regards to pigmentation, it's highly saturated with color.  What I love the most is that the blush is definitely coral hued with a rich golden undertone - perfect for summer. 

Best way to apply:  fingers, beauty blender or a synthetic bristle stippling brush. 
Cost: $18 

2. STARLOOKS LIP PENCIL in "ROSEATE"

Roseate is a long lasting lip pencil with a completely matte finish. The formula is super creamy - allowing it to glide on the lips very easily. 

This shade is perfect for overdrawing the lips as well as using it to fill in the lips for a matte lip. 

The lip pencil in Roseate has more of a coral pink tone to it.  A lip pencil in this shade will help deepen a coral hued lipstick. You can also pair this lip pencil with nudes, pinks - even a red lipstick. 

Cost: $13 


Here is an image of these two product swatched on medium toned skin: 

Not only do these makeup products swatch beautifully as seen above, they wear just as beautifully on the skin. 

To purchase one or both of these products, click {these are NOT affiliate} the following links to be directed to the Starlooks website. 

Cream Blush in Fallen Angel 
Lip Pencil in Reseate 

As an added bonus, Starlooks offers free shipping + use promo code WELCOME1 at checkout for 10% off your order. 

I hope you enjoyed this short makeup review. There will be more upcoming reviews in the next few weeks - so please stay tuned for more Starlooks related content - including news about their new Classic Starbox subscription beginning in July (delivering in August) which will only cost $12 + free shipping. 

There's no question about the quality of these products from Starlooks. Both cream blush and lip pencil are certainly pro quality - both formulas are long wearing with amazing color pay off, yet natural looking and comfortable to wear during the summer heat. 

Adding a touch of coral to your summer makeup with these two products will give you a gorgeous golden sun-kissed look. 

Will you be incorporating these coral products into your summer makeup routine? 

6 Drugstore Makeup Products Good Enough for the Red Carpet

6 Drugstore Makeup Products Good Enough for the Red Carpet

Whoever said that celebrities only wear higher end makeup products lied.  Word on the street, or should I say red carpet, is that quite a few of our favorite celebrities created their stunning makeup looks with...drumroll please...: drugstore makeup products.

So which celebrities were wearing drugstore makeup products? And more importantly, which makeup products did they wear?

1. ZOE SALDANA

Zoe's lusciously long lashes were achieved by wearing a few coats of L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Black. (Target, $5.89)

2. RITA ORA

Rita was wearing a navy blue cat-eye courtesy of Rimmel London's ScandalEyes Shadow Stick in Naughty Navy layered on-top of a black eyeliner. (Walgreens, $4.29)

3. CHRISSY TEIGAN

This dark shade of berry looked absolutely stunning on Chrissy. What was applied on her lips?  Maybelline New York's Color Sensational Creamy Mattes lipstick in Divine Wine. (Walmart, $5.50)

4. NAOMI WATTS

Another berry hued lip courtesy of L'Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Last Color in Violet Parfait.(Ulta, $12.99)

5. KERRY WASHINGTON

Uh, did you see how gorgeous she looked? I died when I saw her walk down the red carpet. Kerry's shimmering eye look was created using Neutrogena's Long Wear Nourishing Eyeshadow Palette in Cocoa Mauve 40.(Amazon, $8.90)

6. EMMA STONE

We all know her as being Revlon's brand ambassador, but it's still nice to see her actually wearing their makeup. On Emma's lips is Revlon's Ultra HD Lipstick in Tulip. (Walmart, $7.97)


Now let's talk: Which of these six drugstore makeup products have you used? Are there any other drugstore makeup products you believe to be good enough for the red carpet? Tell me all about it ....

New Launch: Ethereal Radiance Collection - Celebrating this Holiday Season

New Launch: Ethereal Radiance Collection - Celebrating this Holiday Season

The Autumn/Winter 2014 beauty trend, specifically makeup, is all about celebrating the most festive time of year. Now, we're not just talking about your basic neutrals (although, neutrals NEVER go out of style). It's all about creating magical, sparkly looks using metallics, shimmer, and glitter - in colors ranging from blues (shades of sapphire, azure, cerulean and cobalt), fuchsia, purples, and orange.

Creating a makeup look for this winter season can be easily achieved by focusing on your eyeshadow look alone, or rocking a bold glittery pout. If you are feeling bold this holiday season, then my suggestion is to rock both!

To get your makeup looks holiday ready, Sigma Beauty just launched the perfect makeup collection:  Ethereal Radiance.

The collection features Loose Glitter and Shimmer Sets for the eyes, Shimmer Creams for highlighting the cheeks, Lip Switch and Lip Bases for your lips. Sigma also released a new brush set as an addition to this collection.

Now that you have an idea of what the Ethereal Radiance collection has, let's move forward with the fun part: seeing what the makeup looks like and getting your hands on it!

EYES

Loose Glitter & Shimmer Sets - $30 each 

Abracadabra - Transpose (Matte Brown) - Celestial (Holographic Green Gold Glitter) - Bedazzle (Peach with Pearl Pink Shimmer)





By the Light of the Moon - Tinsel (Silver Grey Metallic Shimmer) - Super Natural (Smokey Plum Shimmer) - Astral (Light Lavender Glitter)






Cosmic Dream- Zeal (Light Brown - Green Duo Chrome Shimmer) - Pageantry (Smokey Teal Green Shimmer) - Stellar (Rose with hints of Gold Glitter)





Magic & Merriment - Open Sesame (Metallic Tomato with Holographic Pearl Shimmer) - Bewitch (Light holographic with Pink Glitter) - Blaze (Orange with slight Red Glitter)






Ice Castle in the Sky - Felicity (Light Pink Lavender with Pearl Shimmer) - Ethereal (Holographic Pink-Purple Glitter) - Airy (Medium Denim Blue with Pink-Pearl Shimmer) 


These loose glitter & shimmer sets can be used as eyeshadow, cheekbone highlighting, or mixed in with your favorite lip gloss. It's recommended to apply the glitter to the chest, hair, face and lips - please use a very light hand when applying onto the lids.

FACE

Shimmer Cream - $16 each

Bliss - Coral - Shimmer Finish

Beacon of Light - White - Semi Shimmer Finish


Use the shimmer creams for highlighting the cheekbones, cupid bow and down the center of your nose for a beautiful soft illuminated shine.

LIPS

Lip Switch - $14 each

Transcend - Holographic Purplish

Pink Lotus - Holographic Pinkish

Other Wordly - Holographic Blue-ish

Flip Flop - Holographic Orang-y

Double Whammy - Holographic Green

Lip Base - $12 each

Mirth - Matte Red

Rhapsody - Matte Deep Wine

Magnetism - Matte Bold Orang-y

Euphoria - Matte Bold Pink

Tools (Brush Set)

Brush Set - $76

F41 Fan Brush

E45 Small Tapered Blending Brush

E37 All Over Blend

F05 Cream Brush

E32 Exact Blend Brush

E50 Large Fluff Brush


And there it is. The entire brand new launch:  Ethereal Radiance Collection from Sigma Beauty.

Whether you've decided to be the ice queen of a chilly evening soiree, the shimmer baby by the fire, or a glimmering neutral goddess, the magic of the holographic effect in this collection of makeup will without a doubt give you whichever modern ethereal glamour look you choose to rock this winter season.

Buy any product from the Ethereal Radiance Collection by clicking on the individual product name listed by the image. To buy the Brush Set, click on "Brush Set - $76".  Sigma Beauty offers FREE SHIPPING on orders of $50 +. No coupon code needed. Must select free shipping at checkout. Valid for all 50 US states and its territories (American Samoa, Puerto Rico, Guam & US Virgin Islands). 

FTC: Images were supplied by Sigma Beauty. Article contains affiliate links. By purchasing any items using these links, we will receive a small commission from the overall sale. As always, we are grateful for all of the support we receive from our wonderful readers.

Editor's Beauty Pick of the Week : Sigma Beauty

Can you believe that the 2014-2015 school year is about to begin within the next few weeks?! It's a harsh reality, but that doesn't mean you need to just grin and bare it (so to speak). Classes here in Columbus, Ohio officially begin August 20. In preperation of the new school year our editing team has been quite busy searching for new clothing for the boutique, as well as beauty items that are perfect for going back to school. Speaking of beauty items, today's editor beauty pick of the week is from Sigma Beauty.

Sigma Beauty has launched a new limited edition collection of  "Back to School Beauty Boxes" (we think this is just fabulous!)  in three (3) different styles: Classy - Fashionista - Adventurous.

CLASSY: THE GIRLY CHIC

Get it 

Includes Fawn & Cherry Blossom Individual Eye Shadows, Get Ready Lip Gloss, Nutmeg Eye Liner and a coral E30 Pencil Brush.

FASHIONISTA: THE TREND SETTER

Get it

Includes Moonbeam & Chase Individual Eye Shadows, Eleven Lip Gloss, Eclipse Eye Liner and a purple E55 Shader Brush.

ADVENTUROUS: THE RULE BREAKER

Get it

Includes Notre Dame & Luna Individual Eye Shadows, Hint Lip Gloss, Indigobird Eye Liner and an aqua E40 Tapered Blending Brush.


Now comes the difficult part: which beauty box to buy?

Our editiing team is leaning towards the idea of ordering all three, which is not a bad idea. As for myself, the one that stands out the most is the Classy beauty box - BUT then again, I can definately see myself getting use out of all three (3) beauty boxes! ;-)

Which Back to School Beauty Box are You going to get? 

BUY YOUR FAVORITE LIMITED EDITION BACK TO SCHOOL BEAUTY BOXES BELOW:

CLASSY  /  FASHIONISTA  / ADVENTUROUS

THESE LIMITED EDITION BOXES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM AUG.5,2014 TO SEPT.2,2014 WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

USE CODE AUG2014 FOR 10% OFF YOUR PURCHASE

FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS $50+ DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2014

*FTC: this is NOT a sponsored post however the links to purchase these fabulous finds are indeed affiliate links. All that means is, if you do buy an item using the link we receive a small comission for doing our part in sharing this awesome beauty steal with you. Your purchase will help the editing team stay employed as well as allow this blog to continue its life course on the internet. Thank you in advance for your endless support! xoxo 

How to Achieve the Perfect Bridal Makeup

Although the official summer season is close to its end, there is one event that will continue moving forward into the Fall and Winter months:

Bridal Season.

A few weeks ago, we started a series of bridal related articles where we shared skin care tips as well as a few suggestions on what you could wear if you were attending a wedding this summer.

1. Beauty Tips for Brides
2. Skincare Tips for the Bride-to-Be
3. Apricot Collection - Wedding Guest Edition

To finish our bridal series, we will be offering You a few more tips on how to achieve the perfect wedding day makeup.

• If you are having a facial done, make sure it is at least two weeks prior to your wedding.
• If your skin is prone to breakouts, see your dermatologist 3 or 4 months before your wedding.
• Staying hydrated is important to keeping you looking refreshed. Drinking lots of water will also flush out impurities from the skin.
• Eyebrows should be shaped 5-7 days before the wedding. Be sure not to pluck on your wedding day because you could land up with unattractive red bumps that are difficult to cover.
• On your wedding day blend your makeup well and let set. You do not need extra makeup to please the camera that's a myth.
• Choose a lipstick that lasts. Apply just prior to walking down the isle. Go easy on the lip liner. Line and fill mouth with a neutral pencil to make lipstick stay on longer.
• To lengthen wearing time of your lipstick, apply a light layer of powder over your lipstick then apply another layer of lipstick.

• If you are doing your own makeup, see a beauty consultant and purchase your make up at least 3 months in advance. Then practice until you've got the perfect makeup.
• Waterproof mascara is a great idea just in case you get a little weepy.
• A very light application of facial powder will set your makeup.
• Keep your powder, mascara, and lipstick in your purse so you can freshen up at a moments notice.
• If you discover that dreaded pimple on your wedding day, do not squeeze it! Just apply a few drops of Visene to get the red out, cover with concealer, and apply foundation.
• Avoid glittery or dewy looks - these are not very receptive for photographs and you may come out looking oily or too shiny.
• If your wedding is outside be sure to apply sunscreen BEFORE applying your makeup.
• Water based foundation looks most natural in photos.

• For eye contouring, apply a dark but neutral in the crease of the eye. You can line the upper and lower lids (optional) with brown or grey shadow, smudging the outer corners. If you need to make your eyes look wider or brighter, use a white pencil to line the inside of the lower lids.
• Don't get too much sun before your wedding. Sunburns, peeling skin and tan lines can sabotage your special day.
• Make certain your wedding photographer is "not" using grainy film, because no matter how good your makeup is, with grainy film it will not look good! Instead, make sure your wedding photographer is using high quality film so your photos can do your wedding makeup some justice.
• For your makeup to look good in your photos, it must be completely matte and in neutral tones. Add color by applying makeup in pastels - these shades look soft and pretty. Try to avoid glitter, shimmer and frosted eye-shadows.
• Shine is the #1 enemy for photos. Have a few blotting sheets available in the event your skin feels a little oily.

And....there you have it. An entire list of easy, yet very important, tips to help you have the perfect wedding day makeup. After all, it's your day! You deserve to look absolutely beautiful!


Now it's YOUR turn: Do YOU have any bridal tips that you would like to share? Let us know in the comments!!

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