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Mrs. Swan, New York City Age and Occupation: 31, Legislative Representative Fiance's Age and Occupation: 33, Finance Guy Engagement Date: August 9, 2008 Wedding Date: August 2009 Venue: Battery Gardens About Me: I am an un-crafty but resourceful, Caribbean-born but New York-raised woman who's been known to analyze "Dancing with the Stars" and “So You Think You Can Dance”, buy stinky cheese, and use way too many parentheses. I keep lists for fun, am constantly daydreaming of my next international travel adventure (four continents down, three to go), debating sports (let’s Got Mets/Giants!) and dancing around my apartment to stay sane. I am excited to share our wedding planning journey as I hope to plan a streamlined, personal, and fun wedding with the greatest life partner I could ever imagine, Mr. Swan.
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Making It Up, Part 2

May 26th, 2009 @ 10:58 am by Mrs. Swan

As part of this makeup process, I’ve read that you should find inspiration pictures of sorts. Many people look to celebrities, so I thought I would do the same. Finding a celebrity who shares my complexion/shading was kinda tough. I had to really think about it. So, who’d I come up with?

Ms. Tia Mowry! I mean, I guess she is sort of the same coloring as I am. By the way, she’s all grown up now. She’s not the same little girl that used to be in “Sister, Sister” with her twin sister, Tamera.

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She’s married now! Here’s a picture of her from her wedding last year. I like the makeup in this shot, although the eyes may be too much for me (let me ease into this).

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She’s turned into a beautiful married lady. I thought her makeup here was nice, too. I’ve recently been trying not to knock pink, as it really can look good on me.

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Don’t get me wrong, though. I still loves me some neutrals. There’s something wonderfully natural about them.

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By the way, can we talk about the fabulosity that is her dress? It’s a couture design by Kevan Hall.

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Have you ever looked at a celebrity for a makeup cues or inspiration? I’m pretty new to this.

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21 Responses to “Making It Up, Part 2”

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Newport Nuptials
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Newport Nuptials (message)  1,133 posts, Bumble bee

I saw her wedding in Instyle and I was in love! Her dress and evrything else were perfect!

 
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markyk
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markyk (message)  172 posts, Blushing bee

Great pick! She looks purty. And yes pink is your friend, took me a while to embrace that too! LOL

 
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Miss Peep Toe (message)  1,636 posts, Bumble bee

Her makeup and dress are awesome!! Great inspiration!!

 
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Mrs. Sushi (message)  968 posts, Busy bee

She really is beautiful…and her hubby ain’t too bad either. :)

 
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Miss Yorkie (message)  1,013 posts, Bumble bee

What a fantastic look! I’ve been searching for some celebrity inspiration, too. It’s been tough, though, since so many with my coloring seem to take the dramatic eyes/lips route.

 
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Miss Bear Cub (message)  1,354 posts, Bumble bee

I loved sister, sister! These are some great inspiration pics!

 
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Miss Perfume (message)  1,633 posts, Bumble bee

Oooh, I love the smokey eyes. I hear you on NOT knocking pink. I didn’t think I’d like it either, but it really does read well on camera. And yeah, that dress is AMAZING!

 
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miss star (message)  1,277 posts, Bumble bee

Wow, she grew up into a gorgeous woman! I like the last makeup shot.

 
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runningbee (message)  218 posts, Helper bee

I love her wedding photo make-up - she is gorgeous!

 
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tea
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tea (message)  2,626 posts, Sugar bee

i saved the same photos! granted, i’m a tad bit darker than the mowry girls [who i'm really big fans of] but i really loved tia’s makeup and tamera’s hairstyle.

and wasn’t that a beautiful wedding? i smile everytime i look at the pictures :-)

 
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Miss Starlet (message)  210 posts, Helper bee

I love makeup. I have my clippings for inspiration. I love Kate Beckinsale, she always has amazing makeup. Although, I pay close attention to women with blue eyes and black hair, since that’s my combination.

I love the makeup above. The wedding day look is nice and polished and sophisticated. Lovely!

 
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Lillindy (message)  4,264 posts, Honey bee

I always looked at celebrities for inspiration, and you found someone great to be inspired by! She looks so beautiful and I had not idea that she got married…I used to love “Sister, Sister!”

 
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FlipFlopBride (message)  1,305 posts, Bumble bee

I loved Sister, Sister…and still think they are gorgeous. Great inspiration photos. I don’t know if I have any celebrity look-alikes to go from. I guess that would be a good route.

 
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jmc
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jmc (message)  473 posts, Helper bee

I really liked the pink makeup that you posted over the weekend. I think the woman had her hair natural and had glossy pink lips….

 
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honeymyheart
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honeymyheart (message)  763 posts, Busy bee

aww sister, sister. she’s a great choice for make-up inspiration. i’m still looking for mine!

 
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xLailax (message)  233 posts, Helper bee

Yeah, she grew up beautifully :)
I love the frilly/flowery strap on her wedding gown, its beautiful!
I really like the makeup in PIC#2 above for wedding makeup, it’s kinda far away but the eye makeup looks a bit more lighter than pic#1 … maybe you could try that for your trial session?

 
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LatteLove (message)  4,094 posts, Honey bee

Tia is SO beautiful! great inspiration

 
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Miss Powder Puff (message)  834 posts, Busy bee

She is so gorgeous, and I TOTALLY used to watch that show! Love your inspiration!

 
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She is CUTE! A little Jada Pinkett but calmer. Lower strung.

 
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Miss Labrador (message)  1,325 posts, Bumble bee

I loved that show! She has grown up into an absolutely gorgeous woman. And that dress is to die for! I’m not sure who my celebrity inspiration would be. I’m new to it too!

 
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coleenlovescraig (message)  2 posts, Wannabee

I love the neutrals except i don’t like the nude lips. I’ve been also looking at celebrity makeup pics to decide what I want. I am new to this but i’m pretty sure i want to have a very golden, bronze kindof look because my colors will be pale gold, creams, ivory, etc. with touches of purple/fuchsia, lots of candlelight. i found a picture of Iman that is the exact makeup I’m looking for and she is about my coloring as well. You can see it here: http://craigandcoleen.squarespace.com/storage/File.jpg

 


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