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Mrs. Cowboy Boot, Santa Fe Age and Occupation: 25, Magazine Editor Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Artist and Whitewater Rafting Guide Engagement Date: April 28th, 2008 Wedding Date: October 2009 Venue: Devil's Thumb Ranch, Colorado About Me: I grew up in Los Angeles and have since lived in San Diego, Boston, Italy, Hawaii, New York City, and Santa Fe. I speak Italian and love pasta. My real passion is the outdoors, though. When I'm not at work, I'm snowboarding, hiking with my two dogs, mountain biking, surfing, cross-country-skiing, or boating New Mexico's rivers. Despite my boyish love for adventure, I'm a girly-girl at heart and am overly-excited to pull off the romantic, vintage-inspired, country wedding of my dreams.
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A Second Go-Round?

July 6th, 2009 @ 3:34 pm by Mrs. Cowboy Boot

A while back, when I started sifting through WeddingWire for hair and makeup artists, I also decided to shoot Mrs. Cookie a note asking who did her hair and makeup, as her wedding was held only about two hours from my venue. Now, two hours away may sound like a lot for a vendor to travel, but because our wedding is rather remote (two hours from Denver in the mountains), like Mrs. Cookie’s, there was a good possibility that Mrs. Cookie’s makeup artist would be willing to work mine as well.

Yesterday, I headed up to Colorado Springs to meet with Mrs. Cookie’s artist, Liz (the regional manager at Bobbi Brown), for a makeup trial. Previously, I had a trial with Katelyn Simkins.

I headed to The Broadmoor (where Liz works sometimes) armed with more inspiration photos, such as these two:

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A Second Go-Round? :  wedding makeup trial Blush

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Liz told me to have a seat and she went to work. I told her I was going for a natural, coral, gold, and the “less-is-more” look.

Here’s what came out on the other side (Note: It was very, very humid outside, although I’m supposed to look a little dewy).

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I’m loving the natural, yet glowing result. She told me she’ll do everything a tiny bit more dramatic on the day of the wedding which is good because I love me some cheek color. Blushing bride, anyone?

It took us 15 products (not counting brushes) to achieve the overall look. My daily routine consists of about five: moisturizer, blush, mascara, eyeshadow, and gloss. So, this feels like a ton for something so natural-looking. That said, it didn’t actually feel like a ton on my face.

Here are the Bobbi Brown products we used:

SKIN

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Face Oil for my desert-like skin ($60)

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Hydrating Face Cream = “A glass of water for your skin” ($50)

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Hydrating Eye Cream ($45)

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Foundation Stick ($40) in color 3.5 or 3—she used it only in places I needed, not all over

A Second Go-Round? :  wedding makeup trial Bisque

Corrector in Bisque ($22), applied with a concealer brush ($25). This is extra coverage for under eye circles. I had had a late night the night before.

A Second Go-Round? :  wedding makeup trial Beige

Creamy Concealer in Beige ($22)

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Sheer Finish Loose Powder in Pale Yellow ($34)

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Bronzing Powder in Light ($33), if needed (we didn’t use it at the trial)

EYES

A Second Go-Round? :  wedding makeup trial Birch  Birch Eyeshadow for my eyebrows ($20), applied with an eyebrow brush ($25). We also used this color in the crease of my eyes.

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Long-Wear Cream Shadow in Sandy Gold ($22) for my lower lid

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Metallic Eye Shadow in Gold Dust ($20) over the Sandy Gold

A Second Go-Round? :  wedding makeup trial Sepia

Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Sepia Ink ($21) applied with an ultra fine brush ($25)

CHEEKS

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Apricot Shimmer Brick Compact ($38)–I’ve used the shimmer brick for years

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Shimmer Blush in Coral ($22)

LIPS

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Lip Gloss in Buff ($20)

And one more shot of how it came together:

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For the big day, I definitely want her to make everything a little more dramatic—my lips and cheeks, in particular.

What do you think of this makeup trial? Anything I should have Liz do differently?

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54 Responses to “A Second Go-Round?”

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KellyV
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KellyV (message)  2,526 posts, Sugar bee

you look gorgeous! It came out amazing, Im liking this one much better. If ANYTHING is to be done differently, perhaps a bit more of a coral lip color? The overlal look is so beautiful though, its angelic and glowing…it will look perfect with your dress :)

 
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infamia (message)  169 posts, Blushing bee

you look absolutely beautiful!

 
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Kristyn

You’s a looker, Miss CB! I think it’s perfect!

 
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Sboston06

You look gorgeous! I don’t think you should change a thing, although I understand wanting to look a little more “done” than your usual.

 
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Mrs. Cookie (message)  795 posts, Busy bee

I’m so glad Liz worked out. She does such a fantastic job.

 
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sarsk624 (message)  361 posts, Helper bee

It is perfect, I really wouldn’t change a thing unless you want to play up your eyes a bit more. I love the dewy look. My makeup artist was afraid what I had in mind (similar to yours) would come off looking oily. Mind if I print out this post?

 
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Trixiepinks
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Trixiepinks (message)  21 posts, Newbee

you look VERY close to the girls you had in mind. You look really fresh faced. So pretty :) You have such nice hair too.. How did you get so lucky?!
It’s funny to see how much makeup people use sometimes to make it look like you have “nothing” on. But all in all. I love it!

 
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Champagne Wishes
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Champagne Wishes (message)  1,187 posts, Bumble bee

You have such a wonderful glow! You look like a blushing bride!!

 
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MyPurpleWedding
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MyPurpleWedding (message)  237 posts, Helper bee

Absolutely beautiful! I wouldn’t change a thing!

 
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EAQ219
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EAQ219 (message)  1,448 posts, Bumble bee

Um…Total. Hottie.

 
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Miss Mouse
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Miss Mouse (message)  5,844 posts, Bee Keeper

Gorgeous! I love the dewy skin and the glowy cheeks. I don’t think you need it to be any more dramtic–looks great!

 
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Miss Swan (message)  1,046 posts, Bumble bee

Hey there! My comment from the last post still stands. ;) I love this look on you. I think it will definitely fit the feel of your wedding.

 
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Mrs. Perfume (message)  2,253 posts, Buzzing bee

Hello, gorgeous much? Girl, you would look beautiful even without a lick of makeup. Having said that, wow, I can’t believe how natural your make up looks. Love the last application!

 
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Miss Cowboy Boot
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Miss Cowboy Boot (message)  434 posts, Helper bee

@sarsk624: Go for it! Print away.

 
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Mrs. Flamingo (message)  1,366 posts, Bumble bee

Your beautiful… and those lips (Bee Crush ;) )

 
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Miss Gloss
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Miss Gloss (message)  1,222 posts, Bumble bee

Love it! I purchased a whole slew of BB make-up for my wedding, I love it - my wallet does not so much :)

 
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Miss Mary Jane
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Miss Mary Jane (message)  1,970 posts, Buzzing bee

I love it! Like Flamingo, I’m crushing on those LIPS!!

 
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suzanne1880
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suzanne1880 (message)  90 posts, Worker bee

Miss CB, looks gorgeous!! Great find!! Would you mind giving me her info? I’m getting married in Breck, and would love to have her do my make up. Also, do you mind telling me how much it costs to have Liz do your make up?

Thanks!!

Suzanne

 
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Miss Star
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Miss Star (message)  2,057 posts, Buzzing bee

Wow, Miss CB, you look gorg! Umm…jealous! ;)

 
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Miss Cowboy Boot
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Miss Cowboy Boot (message)  434 posts, Helper bee

@Mrs. Cookie: I forgot to tell you–Liz says to stop by her booth at Park Meadows. She has a gift for you for the referral.

 
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Mrs. Cowboy Boot, Santa Fe Age and Occupation: 25, Magazine Editor Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Artist and Whitewater Rafting Guide Engagement Date: April 28th, 2008 Wedding Date: October 2009 Venue: Devil's Thumb Ranch, Colorado About Me: I grew up in Los Angeles and have since lived in San Diego, Boston, Italy, Hawaii, New York City, and Santa Fe. I speak Italian and love pasta. My real passion is the outdoors, though. When I'm not at work, I'm snowboarding, hiking with my two dogs, mountain biking, surfing, cross-country-skiing, or boating New Mexico's rivers. Despite my boyish love for adventure, I'm a girly-girl at heart and am overly-excited to pull off the romantic, vintage-inspired, country wedding of my dreams.

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