It’s all About the Eye…the Lips…the Eyebrows

The retro look takes a page from the 1940s: Eye shadow is subtle and neutral with brown or black eyeliner, depending on your skin tone, and lots and lots of mascara!  Top off the look with full, luscious red lips and you are ready for your “close up”.

 Here’s what the professionals for Wedding makeup in Melbourne say:

• Apply a creamy, pale foundation and cover with a soft, light and matte powder for a soft, peaches and cream effect.

• Eyeshadow should be understated and subtle.  Use neutral, nude tones to give light definition and contouring.

• Use a medium brown eyeshadow to define eyebrows.  Square off the inside of the brow for structure and extend the end of the brow about an inch above the eye level.

• Create a cat-eye effect with either brown or black eyeliner.  Tip: Create the flick using the lower lash line as a guide.  Extend the flick out about ¼ – ½ inch from the end of the eye.

• Apply lots and lots of mascara, concentrating the product on the outer lashes.

• After the mascara is dry, apply five or 6 individual false eyelashes focusing on building the volume on the end of the eye.

• Line the lips with a red lip liner making sure to define the point on the Cupid’s Bow.  Fill in the lips with the liner and then apply red lipstick with a lip brush.

• End the application by dotting a “beauty spot” using dark brown eyeshadow on the outside lover part of the chin below the lips for authenticity and whimsy. Voila!

Fashion experts, such as Wedding Makeup Melbourne artists, tell us that the classic elegance of retro makeup is coming back into vogue, but I assert that it never really went away.  Classic looks have a way of standing the test of time for a very good reason: they are beautiful and flattering on any woman no matter what decade you live in.  After all, beauty, love and “happily ever after” have no expiration date.

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• Think about whether or not you will need multiple haircuts between now and the wedding day. Make your appointments with your stylist ahead of time.
• Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your wedding day makeup and hairstyle. Try a variety of different things well in advance and stick to your final decision. This will ensure that you will be confident about how you look on the big day.
• Consider your budget when it comes to beauty treatments. They don’t have to be super expensive. You can ask for spa treatments as gifts rather than asking friends or family members to buys something from your shower registry. Also, keep in mind that some spas offer deals for first-time visitors. Or, don’t be afraid to ask for a package discount—you are, after all, a bride!
• If you have a friend or relative that is really talented when it comes to hair or makeup, why not ask him or her to come over to experiment with different looks. You can even do this before searching for a hair stylist or makeup artist… just to get an idea of what you want.
• If you are worried about hair and makeup issues on the actual wedding day (sometimes getting the wedding gown on can actually damage you hair do or smudge your makeup), think about hiring the stylist to be there on site on the big day. You may have to pay an extra fee, so make sure you count this in your budget.
• A few months before your wedding, you may want to contact a dermatologist or aesthetician for a consultation. They may be able to give you some great tip on how to keep your skin looking its very best.
• If you want to skip professional beauty experts altogether and take things into your own hands, consider taking at least one lesson from a make-up artist, or do some online research to find what look will go best with your skin tone, wedding gown, etc.
• Going on a crash diet is not the answer to looking great in your wedding gown. But, in the days or weeks before your wedding day, it is a good idea to stay away from overly salty foods and caffeinated beverages, which can make you retain water and look a bit bloated. Also, drinking lots of water is key, not only for your body, but also for your skin.

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