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No offense, but in some of these pictures you almost look like you have a black eye…less with the eyes is a must, in my not-so-expert opinon. I LOVE the har, very beautiful and elegant! Good luck!

Honestly, don’t love the makeup either. At first I thought you had a black eye in the 4th pic She went a little crazy with the pink. I would tell her to keep your lid a bit more smoky, and stick to silver shimmery for the brow bone. Even blues/green bring out dark hair and eyes better than pink. Look at celebrity photos for brunettes and have her mimic those.

Also, I think it looks a bit sever because of your eyebrows. She seemed to bring the color all the way out to your brow, when she should have stopped where the eyelid is — maybe if the eyebrows were shorter?

Like your hair though

Yeah…sorry, but I have to agree. You look like you have a black eye, and she should be able to do more to cover your undereye circles and puffiness. The hair looks like something you could do yourself, and I do think it doesn’t “go” with your dress. Your dress is SO cute and fun and funky–that hair is kind of prommy and young. You have gorgeous hair and features, and this hair and makeup does not do you justice! Please know I’m not trying to be harsh to YOU but to your hair and makeup person for not doing her job very well.

I’m planning from long distance too (3000 miles) and I was not happy at all with my hair and makeup trial. I’m getting into town a couple days before my wedding and I’m going in for another–and another and another until we get it right.

PS its not the pink its the WRONG pink in the wrong places. It can work but you have to know how to do it…

I just realized you are the same bride who is the singer. Can you use the same makeup artist you used for your album cover?

Dear Ms. Onion
I just had my make-up trial as well, so I understand the concerns. My humble suggestion is to have your eyebrows professionally shaped. It is a bit of an expense to have them done, BUT well worth it. I highly recommend http://www.anastasia.net/cs/storelocator/
they have counters at a few select Norstrom’s. I think this alone w/ make your look more refined. Lastly, I think the eye color tones are off, too much red. I am confident she can meet your needs once you speak w/ her again=)

I actually love your hair, it’s very pretty. It is simple, but who says there’s anything wrong with that if it’s a look you love? I think an updo would also go great with your dress, but go with what you really like.

For your makeup, I agree with the other commenters that the biggest problem is your makeup artist did not do your eyes properly. She should use the right colour (and the right opacity) coverup underneath your eyes which will cure the dark circle problem that others have mentioned. I think if she tries to create a shadow above your eyelid instead of just uniformly applying colour from eyebrow down to eyelid, you will get a nicer and more natural look. Also - I hope you don’t take all the comments about not liking the makeup too personally, please be aware it’s purely a commentary on the makeup and not your face! I think you are gorgeous and you have GREAT cheekbones, make sure you use a bit more blush to highlight your cheeks. It will give you a glow that will still look quite natural but will really highlight one of your beautiful assets. (Plus, blush tends to fade so if it’s a bit brighter than you would like at first, it will probably end up just right after a couple hours.)

Wow, your dress is darling. And the shoes? Perfect for the look?

That said, I feel like you need to carry the look through with your hair and make-up. You have super long, gorgeous hair. It seems like the sky would be the limit with great hair ideas. Still, it really does look lovely in the pictures.

As for the make-up? I think the others have said it all. I know you can’t go back to the same place for another trial, but maybe you could get a make-up trial closer to home that you like and take those pictures with you for the real deal. That way your make-up person knows precisely what you want. Good luck!

Evening, Miss Onion! You must be a wee bit stressed right now - not fully confident with your hair/makeup trial and not sure how things will turn out day of. Hopefully you have a local Sephora to head to - show them these pics, your dress and ask them for a pile o’ tips. Take lots of pics. Communicate to your VT stylist what needs to happen when you get up there the next time - with the Sephora (or where ever works for you).

However, you my dear, are a gorgeous girl with amazing bone structure, strong brows (they are SO in right now) and killer brown eyes. Play them up! Visit a salon for eyebrow shaping - it will literally open your eyes and frame your face more than you ever thought possible. Try to visit someone who does just as much plucking (shaping) as waxing (removal).

I also have brown hair/eyes and love to use green, subtle purple or dark brown for eyeshadow/liner. (Pink is wonderful for cheeks and lips but never eyes!) A rosey brown (think Bobbi Brown, your coloring is right up her alley) lipstain with a light gloss over top that you can refresh through out the reception. The blush I’ve used for eons is “Apricot” by Bobbi Brown. If I really want it to stay I’ll use a few dabs of cream blush (BB again) then apply a dab or two of powder blush. It stays all day and all night. I’ve tried Nars’ “Orgasm” but I didn’t feel it had the same pigmentation and longevity that BB’s blusher does.

I also agree that your hair looks a little young, not sophisticated like your dress. This department I’m not as good in though!

Good luck and keep us posted!

how is pink a natural look? i guess the right shade would be ok but she used a matte bright pink from lashes to your brows. it makes you look kind of scary. It looks like halloween makeup.

i’d go for neutrals - lightly shimmery nudes, browns and maybe a touch of pink so you don’t look washed out.

and for a stronger eye to balance your full brows i’d go for a darker/more eyeliner and lots of mascara or even fake lashes.