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So after my 2nd dress fitting this morning, I went to Bloomingdale’s to check out some make-up. Thanks to my friend who was kind enough to come with me, we decided to tell them I would be singing at a benefit, not that we were shopping for bridal make-up. First I went to the Clinique counter and found a PERFECT foundation (superbalanced makeup - color = alabaster). I never wear make-up and I thought I’d be looking for a tinted moisturizer, but this really feels great on and is great coverage. Then we went to the MAC counter looking for a concealer (bought MAC’s studio finish, NW25) for my serious circles and I liked what the girl at the MAC counter did for me (liquid eye liner — very bold) for tonight’s boudoir photo session with Tony Yang, so I’m going to leave it on.
What do you think of this for the wedding? Too bold? I kinda like it and it photographed well, but up close it’s certainly not “soft.” I guess you can’t have your cake and eat it too!
In natural light:
I don’t know why I purse my lips — I do this a lot when people try to take pictures of me. I guess I’m a little uncomfortable “fake smiling.” OK, off I go to meet Tony. Can’t be late and miss out on any daylight. I’ll let you know how it goes.
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Oh, this looks MUCH better! I think it would be great for your wedding makeup, you look so beautiful and honestly, the eyeliner doesn’t look THAT bold in photos! If there was anything I’d do differently for my wedding makeup, it would probably be more eyeliner. I also thought it just seemed like way too much but in photos you can barely see what I ended up with. But this looks much more suited to your face/coloring AND your dress/wedding style!
SO MUCH BETTER. Wow, what a difference. Yay!
WAY BETTER!!!
I actually think you can “have your cake and eat it too” though… just use a powder eyeliner and have it applied with a slanted eyeliner brush, and blend it a bit to give it a slightly smokier look. It will look equally pretty but a little softer if that’s what you’re after.
Having said that, I think it looks great as is, so if you decide to simply replicate this look exactly, it will be beautiful!! And it clearly looks good in photos.
TOTALLY BETTER - Huge Improvement! Yay no black eyes!
yes, your complexion is really nice and i love the eyeshadow! if you want to go darker on the lipstick, i think it would work too. but this is such an improvement!
WOW! I love it!
is your wedding in the evening? if it is, keep the liquid liner…it’s a little better for the evening look. i like that she went with more browns rather than pinks.
i had to re-read your previous post and definitely agree this is much better. 
how about red lips (not pink?) on your wedding day for that 40’s look? love your little white lie about singing in a show, btw.
This is so amazing! You look fabulous!
the make-up looks great. You look so polished. I agree that the liquid eyeliner would look great if you are having an evening wedding. In the pictures you posted, it doesn’t look too bold to me.
Looks amazing! This trial blows the last one out of the water!
Much, much better. BTW, you look beautiful in your profile pic and it looks like you barely have any make up on, so I think “less is more” definitely works for you.
Please keep us updated about your session!
This is a lot better than that other trial. Hope your photo session goes well!
You look absolutely stunning Miss Onion!
Miss Onion, you look fantastic! Your makeup looks perfect, very Audrey. Yeah!!
You look beautiful!!
The pursed lips are very Marissa Tomei!
You look awesome! These colors are definitely better on you than the pinks from the first trial!
Hooray! Thank you all so much for the positive feedback. I feel SOOO much better. Now I just have to find a make-up artist in Burlington who can handle it. Too bad there is no Bloomingdale’s in Vermont! haha.
Just got home from my photo shoot — it went well. I should have images in about a week. Not promising I’ll post them, but we’ll see if there is at least a sneak peak that I can share.
looks great!
Love the eyes, and I agree with the “more color on the lips” comments. But yes, LOVE the eyes
P.S. I also very rarely wear makeup (maybe on Christmas? heehee), so I can definitely relate Miss Onion! You’re beautiful!l
Looks gorgeous. The problem with the last one was the closeness in colour between the colour she used on your lids and your - ahem - under eye circles (I totally feel your pain) so you just had a black eye look.
This, however, rocks and I’m so pleased you feel more comfortable in it. Makeup can be a wonderful thing, but only when it’s done RIGHT.
Congratulations!!
You already know I like.. just had to tell you again! Looks really pretty! Hope the B-session went well! Katy
oh miss onion, you look BEAUTIFUL. so glad you did this. this is perfect on you. so long to the black eyes!
that is really beautiful! The only thing i would recommend is on the top of your eyelid, just below your brow, go for a bit lighter with a shadow, so that your eyes pop more.
practice at home with your new products. I can’t wait to hear how the picture session went!
I think the makeup looks fabulous!
[...] you all know by now that my first hair/make-up trial in Burlington was a disappointment. A few days later I went to the MAC counter at Bloomingdale’s [...]
The make-up looks great! Also, I checked out Tony Yang’s website and loved what he did so much that I scheduled an appointment with him for my very own budoir session! I am curious as to what your thoughts were? Did you bring a friend? Were you nervous? Not sure what to expect! Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!
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Miss Onion, NYC/Burlington, VT
Age and Occupation: 27, PR & Marketing and Jazz Singer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Data Analyst
Engagement Date: April 2, 2006
Wedding Date: September 2007
Blogging Since: July 11, 2007
Venue: Restaurant in Burlington
About Me: I didn't think I'd be "that girl," but I am having so much fun planning our wedding (mostly by myself). I'm a PR and Marketing Director for a major jazz festival and camp by day, and by night, a romantic jazz singer and bride-to-be! I hope all my research can help other brides in their planning.
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