Hello all!
I know I’ve never written a blog about a particular wedding before however…. Yesterday was a first for me. Shelley first called me to help her on her wedding day just like any other bride but Shelley needed an Indian bridal make up. I jumped at the chance as there is a massive difference. hence the blog…
Most brides I meet want that traditional glowing bride look, bridal make up for me is all about glowing skin (highlighter and blush are go!) big fluffy lashes (Demi whispies all the way) and looking a much more polished version of yourself (your man doesn’t want to see someone else walking down the isle towards him). With Indian bridal this is all flipped on its head. Big smokey eyes are the main focus, gorgeous shimmers and densely lined flicks. Lips are a deep red or oxblood so for a makeupartist this is a dream. As was Shelley…..
And here’s how I achieved the look. For Shelley’s eyes I used warm rose gold tones from the Jaclyn Hill Palette as her skin tone and hair were naturally warmer and dark Browns like embark from MAC and plums MAC Twinks to intensify the socket. The eyes were lined with Barry m liquid liner and MAC feline pencil then softened with urban decay blackout. The lashes were Ardell Demi’s. As always brows were Anastasia Beverly Hills pomade in blonde and a mix of chocolate through the tail.
The skin was prepped with a light layer of MAC Studio Fix in NC20, I then contoured with the MAC “medium” pro conceal and correct palette. Collection 2000 lasting perfection concelaer and MAC prep and prime in light boost was used under eyes. To bronze and highlight I used MAC gold deposit and soft and gentle along with illamasqua blush in Katie. Lips were Shelley’s own as a gift from her future husband… (Queue awwwwww)
Shelley’s dress, a top and skirt combination is called a lehenga, the veil was longer than her in height and probably weighed more than her with all the intricate beading and velvet lining. Adorned in jewels along with her ‘Tika’ headpiece and henna patterned hands and feet it was literally the most beautiful thing I’ve seen and took all her bridal party plus lucky me to get her ready!
What a weekend to kick off wedding season!! I had the beautiful Sarah and Gary on the Saturday and equally beautiful Shelley and Resal. I wish both couples all the happiness in their married life. I am so proud to say that over 40 brides have chosen me to be a part of their big day this year. Making it my busiest wedding season yet. It’s always an honour when a woman chooses you to be a part of that special day, be it from bridesmaid to make up artist so this is to say thank you to each and every one of you. I’m soooo looking forward to seeing you all.
Until next time… x
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