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Hi, my name is Miss French Bulldog, I have HORRIBLE skin and I cannot believe I am about to post this on the internet for the world to see. I must really love you readers! (Aww)
This past Sunday I drove down to San Diego for my makeup trial with Ashley Lowe of AC Makeup. Ashley was recommended to me by Mr Frenchie’s best man’s wife, Lindsay (did you get all that?). Lindsay didn’t use Ashley for her wedding, but she had heard wonderful things about her from her friends on Bridal Insider. Plus, Lindsay wanted to keep me far away from her makeup artist because, well, that was a nightmare. Okay, enough stalling, here is everyday Miss French Bulldog.
Lemme just point out the lovely zit on the corner of my mouth and I’ll stop with the self deprecation. See it? Okay, I’m done.
One of the reasons Ashley is to highly recommended is because she uses an airbrush.
Ahh, it was so relaxing; it was like a cool breeze blowing across my face. Ashley told me she always does the bride last because the airbrushing is really calming and can help de-stress a stressed out bride. I’m not planning on being a stressed out bride, I’m hoping channel my inner Tiramisu, but just in case, this will surely help out.
I was such a bad bride and forgot to bring inspiration pictures… Oops. So, I told Ashley I wanted to look natural/not too made up, and I wanted the “Hollywood Eye”. After chatting for about an hour, I was transformed into this lovely creature.
Can you tell I don’t normally take pictures of myself? Where did my chin go?
Unlike the makeup I had done for our engagement photos, the airbrushed makeup felt very light; in fact, I could hardly tell I had makeup on. We also opted for individual eyelash extensions, instead of the completely eyelid length ones I bought for my e-pics.
I think the individual ones look more natural, don’t you?
Here is a list of the colors she used:
Eyes
Face
Lips
So Hive, what do you think? Would you change anything?
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You are so brave to post a non makeup pic!
I first used MAC this year and LOVE it, I will never look back
You look beautiful! Absolutely flawless! And I’m loving the individual lashes.
And you so do not have horrible skin. We all get pimples once in a while. No biggie and no need for self-deprecation. 
Just gorgeous! LOVE the eyelashes (and the shoutout-thanks)!!!
owwhhh, love the natural make-up! you look beautiful in ALL the pics!
Wouldn’t change one little thing, you look divine! And how brave to post your photo, I never even leave the house like that, so it was brave of you for all the world to see online!
NO! Change nothing! Your makeup is perfect! I just might be bringing your picture to my makeup artist as inspiration. 
Beautiful… I would maybe ask her to put some highlight cream on your cheek bones. Awesome for pictures.
The one I use daily is High Beam from Benefit :
http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/gp/product/B000FBNYRU/sr=1-7/qid=1245002466/ref=sr_1_7/184-6700269-7184520?ie=UTF8&n=164983011&bcBrand=core
You see the effect well on this photo:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/delucakelly/3506763918/sizes/m/in/set-72157617763381796/
Other than that love the look… Your lipstick is so purdy
Yup, I’m a fan of individual lashes as well — although my pro had to use “shorties” on my tiny lashes! 
it looks great, but I don’t think it is dark enough. It’s almost too natural. I think you need more blush and something more on the eyes. Maybe more on the lips too.
I wore the same lipstick on my wedding day it is perfect on you!! woo!!!
Looks so great, and I am a fan of the individual lashes too. Ashley did my makeup for my wedding and I just loved her. She was definitely on of my favorite vendors!
You look great! I prefer individual lashes as well because they look more natural.
wow! i’m surprised to hear that airbrushing is actually light and comfortable. my impression is that it would be heavier than usual make up!
does it get shiny after a while??
You look fabulous!!!! The extensions do look great, very natural!!!
Thank you ladies!
@Mrs. Flamingo: I couldn’t see the flicker pic, but I think I’ve seen that before I’ll have to go to Sephora and check it out.
@mrspaetz: I have oily skin and I did need to blot my face later in the day… but I think that had more to do w/ my skin than the airbrushed make-up.
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Mrs. French Bulldog, Orange County
Age and Occupation: 28, Administrative Assistant & Interior Design Student
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Purchasing Analyst
Engagement Date: November 8, 2008
Wedding Date: August 2009
Venue: Bernardo Winery
About Me: I've lived in Atlanta, Dallas and Laguna Niguel; although I've lived in Orange County, CA most my life, I'm a Southerner at heart. I work full time for a Commercial General Contractor (aka my father) and I go to school for Interior Design at night. I love modern design, music, wine, crafting, DMailing, my family, my Westies, and of course, Mr Frenchie! Mr Frenchie and I met 3 years ago on Match.com and have been best friends ever since. I love his "old soul" and how he laughs with his whole body, among many other things. We are planning our summer wedding at the winery near his hometown, just 45 minutes south of Orange County.
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