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Mrs. Pomegranate, Sacramento Age and Occupation: 27, Technical Specialist Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Software Engineer Engagement Date: August 23, 2007 Wedding Date: October, 2008 Blogging Since: June 5, 2008 Venue: R.H. Phillips Winery About Me: Hi, I'm Miss Pomegranate and I'm a shopaholic. I have a weak spot for the chic cheap - especially anything I can re-create on the DIY. Shoes are my vice, music is my passion in life and technology is the medium by which I live and work. When I'm not scoping out a sale, I'm spending my quality time training for a marathon, playing Wii with my fiance and snuggling with my Silver Labrador and Teacup Panther - and oh yeah, planning my wedding!
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Magical Makeup

August 19th, 2008 @ 3:09 pm by Mrs. Pomegranate

I have been procrastinating like a teenager with a room full of dirty laundry when it comes to posting about my makeup trial. I assure you, it is not because the results were so terrible I was ashamed to show my face - rather it was the before photo that I’ve been not wanting to post up for the world to see. I have to admit, it was accurate for a couple of gals who had all of 2 hours of sleep and hadn’t started their daily 12 cups of water regimens just yet. Add a little distortion due to a perhaps too close camera angle and you’ve got some goofy lookin’ Miss Pomegranate and Craft Bridesmaid Pre-Makeup Mugshots. With that said, you will never be able to claim that both Crafty Bridesmaid and I didn’t take one for the team.

Crafty Bridesmaid and I had our makeup trial done months ago by the uber-fabulous LeiLani. Apart from being wholly entertaining as a person in general, LeiLani knows her craft - and is quick to holler about industry insider information on her favorite products from Clinique, MAC, and Laura Mercier (and more!). We sat talking shop while each of us had our makeup done - and we had a blast! The time truly flew by!

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Image via MakeupByLeiLani

I knew that I would want faux eyelashes for my wedding face, as I know how fantastic they show in photographs - but Crafty Bridesmaid was a bit hesitant to check them out. They feel weird - I admit it’s odd having some foreign objects glued to your eyelids, but oh my goodness the difference they make! LeiLani was sweet enough to pick ours up at her last shopping trip to the MAC store. You should see her huge case of goodies (I should have taken a picture)!

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The gorgeous and fun LeiLani.

LeiLani was really stoked to do our makeup that morning as she said that most of her clients have nothing exciting to do once beautified - they just end up at Starbucks, going grocery shopping or going straight home. We, however, had a wedding to attend that afternoon! It was the perfect opportunity!

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Crafty Bridesmaid’s lashes: the 34 Lash. $11 @ MAC
Dramatically long. Wispy. Features a long, winged-corner edge.

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My lashes: the 35 Lash. $11 @ MAC
Slightly more dramatic length. Provides eye-opening fullness toward the centre of the eye.

Now, I’m going to post our before and after photos - so please note that I am doing this for you readers, even against my cringing will to avoid ever showing the blogosphere my face without any kind of concealment whatsoever. However, it truly showcases LeiLani’s talent, so I can’t accomplish this without them. Without further adieu, both myself and Crafty Bridesmaid in all our bare skinned glory - paired with our much better looking alter egos.

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Crafty Bridesmaid’s magnificent transformation! What a gorgeous girl, eh?

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LeiLani did a GREAT job - it felt really natural, but hid all my flaws!

What fabulous results, eh? I was really happy with how I turned out - but moreso, I thought that Crafty Bridesmaid looked AMAZING! I can’t wait to see what LeiLani does with my other bridesmaids and my already gorgeous Mamita Pom!

Is anyone else entrusting their wedding day makeup to a professional?      

23 Responses to “Magical Makeup”

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Sarah says:

I don’t know why you hesitated to post these! She did an awesome job.

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Miss Pomegranate says:

@Sarah: Oh it’s not because I didn’t like her work - I LOVED it! It’s because I didn’t want to post the pic of me without makeup on. ;)

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lilmissd says:

you my dear, are gorgeous! you have a fantastic smile!

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Miss Pinot Noir says:

I am awful with makeup - I am splurging on a professional for the big day!

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Sharmeen says:

holy cow … that’s a difference. Crafty Bridesmaid’s pics look like two completely different people: one is unhappy about being up in the morning; the other is happy to be a doll-face.
I also love how gorgeous your eyes look in the after pic. The eye make-up seems to give you an extra lift at the corners when you smile.

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Miss Cookie says:

Your make-up looks fantastic!

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sja says:

You both look gorgeous!

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Mrs. Canary says:

AMAZING! You both look so great!

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McG says:

Oh hell’s ya! I’m pretty much a tomboy 24/7 but clean up very well. I’ve told people time and time again, the only thing I want to do myself on my wedding day is shower and eat. LOL :)

My fav MAC artist is coming to my house to hook the ladies up.

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McG says:

oopps for got to add… both you and the BM look stunning!

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Barbara says:

How did she do that? Amazing work. I want my dark circles to go away like the fabulous crafty bridesmaid’s did!

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Tea says:

considering my morning makeup routine consists of moisturizer and chapstick, i’m DEFINITELY outsouring this. my mom wants me to go to a professional but i’m leaning towards having my sister do it. she does a great job [and has done my makeup on previous occasions] and i trust her.

though my mom’s been talking about paying for my makeup anyway. we’ll see.

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do it already! says:

WOW, what a difference!

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Miss Sweet Tea says:

You and CBM look gorgeous! Great job!

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The Blissful Bride says:

WOW WOW WOW! This is so wow! I love it! You look STUNNING!

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Miss Pomegranate says:

Aw thanks guys! Isn’t LeiLani amazing? She does an incredible job.

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Miss Champagne says:

You both look so great!!

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historykitty says:

Wow, it’s amazing what those fake lashes do for your crafty maid!

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Miss Margarita says:

oooh you look gorgeous! i love the makeup miss pom :)

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Rs0518 says:

The lashes look great on you. Crafty bridesmaid looks like my old coworker at wells fargo (in Sac). You guys look gorgeous!

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Miss Espresso says:

So beautiful! You look like Lauren Graham from Gilmore Girls. And bridesmaid looks gorgeous also

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Miss Avocado says:

I just keep scrolling back up to check out your eyes again and again. They look amazing!

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Kenzie says:

I am absolutely using a makeup artist — I’m trying out someone at MAC, someone at my aesthetician (she does airbrush!!!) and someone from Macy’s. Then I’ll compare, chose the best and work with them on my wedding day.

I’m super excited because my usual makeup includes Kiehl’s gloss and moisturizer.


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Mrs. Pomegranate Mrs. Pomegranate, Sacramento Age and Occupation: 27, Technical Specialist Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Software Engineer Engagement Date: August 23, 2007 Wedding Date: October, 2008 Blogging Since: June 5, 2008 Venue: R.H. Phillips Winery About Me: Hi, I'm Miss Pomegranate and I'm a shopaholic. I have a weak spot for the chic cheap - especially anything I can re-create on the DIY. Shoes are my vice, music is my passion in life and technology is the medium by which I live and work. When I'm not scoping out a sale, I'm spending my quality time training for a marathon, playing Wii with my fiance and snuggling with my Silver Labrador and Teacup Panther - and oh yeah, planning my wedding!