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So I finally had my hair and makeup trial yesterday. It was more about playing around with makeup colors and getting a feel for different hair options. Keep that in mind when looking at the results—the look will be much more polished on the big day!
For the makeup, I told Lauren that I just wanted a very natural look, with fresh glowy cheeks (courtesy of Miss Cowboy Boot) and neutral lips. Lauren tried two different eye colors: a pop of green on one and a neutral gold/brown on the other.
This photo is before she did the lips. Also, please try to ignore the crazy curlers and clips!
The brown/gold is the eye on the left and the green is the one on the right. Instead of the powder blush she used, she’ll be using a cream blush for a dewier look on the big day.
I liked the brown/gold option WAY better, so we’re going to go with that on the day of. Lauren said she’d been wanting to buy this gold Nars eyeshadow for a while, so she’ll be picking that up to use on me as well. She’ll also be adding a few of the individual false lashes and mascara so my eyes pop more.
Now, on to the hair.
Lauren tried out a technique on me called “sewing.” Instead of using a bunch of bobby pins, she sewed my entire updo, and she even sewed the bangs back! I absolutely loved how the front of the hair looked with the bangs back–a little touch of boho without even braiding anything! Lauren said the woman who taught her this referred to it as a “rich hippie” look. He he.
As Lauren was working her magic, two of the other stylists at the salon came over to ooh and aah at her technique–they were just as impressed as I was!
Here’s the side view:
Seriously, not one bobby pin. Magic, right?
And now for the back.
Overall, I want the actual wedding day look to be more messy and have lots more volume on top and in the back, like in my inspiration picture.
I know Lauren can take me there: we really just ran out of time during the trial.
I’m still debating whether to have my bangs sewn back or if I should keep them down. Lauren can easily create the look above with lots of volume and texture but keeping the bangs smooth down in front. (Of course, we’d trim them up a tad first.)
The dilemma is that while I love love love the twisty, boho look with the bangs sewn back, I also love my bangs. I feel so torn! I’m thinking it’s going to have to be a game-time decision.
Let me just leave you ladies with some tips for a successful beauty trial:
Good luck!
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Hair trials are so much fun! I like your bangs sewn back, only because I can see your eyes and eye makeup better, but if you always normally have bangs it might look strange to all the sudden to bang-less! Tough call.
If only I had known 25 years ago that having your hair and make-up done on your wedding day was the norm! My daughter had hers done - the practice and the real thing - and what fun it was! I even splurged and had my make-up done with her. Great fun!!
i like your bangs back like the inspiration photo. I’m glad you’re going from vavoom on top…I think that’s the right direction to go with it. Your makeup is pretty!
I agree, the gold/brown eye is gorgeous! The bangs is a hard one — you look fab with both. Can’t wait to see what you decide on.
I love your inspiration photo, what a great look! I would suggest basing the bang decision on which one looks more like you on an every day basis. IMHO it just looks nicer when brides look like a beautified, enhanced version of themselves.
I like with and without bangs! Both are really cute, what a decision!
I like your bangs back. It highlights your eyes.
I love your bangs back! Your eyebrows are so expressive and create a very elegant look…esp with the bangs *sewn* back. I think the bangs really hide how beautiful your eyes are.
Your look is totally perfect! Great inspiration! You look beautiful!
I like the cool sewn look with the bangs back, but you don’t want to look back on your wedding pics and think you don’t look like yourself if you’re used to having bangs.
i like your bangs back better. Can see your face more!
Did they try out a lot of styles on you? They always just do one style whenever i go!
I have bangs, and so I almost always say, “go bangs!” But in this case I really love yours back (for the wedding, I say keep for real life! 
) You have incredible eyebrows (who knew?) and you look lovely with them back. I also think having them back goes better with your inspiration picture, which I love.
What will the weather be like in September? If it’ll be hot and humid…no bangs. No to sweaty…plastered to your head bangs…
I <3 your make up and inspiration, adorable!
The sewn look is so cool! But I love your look WITH bangs, too! Would it be easy to “unsew” them for the latter half of the wedding?
The sewn hair is particularly awesome. But with your short, chic dress bangs certainly would look great too.
bangs please. the “all sewn up” look isn’t as flattering, in my humble opinion.
I say keep your bangs up. And I agree with you about the brown neutral eyes.
I love your inspiration pic! I vote for bangs down and not pulled back!
I really like the sewing technique, really cool! I vote for bangs down, though. I love your bangs.
I love the look of the sewn one . It really shows off and enhances your eyes more
I really like both looks, but as it seems you always wear your bangs, I say wear ‘em. Super cute! Also as a curly haired girl, I have no bangs and am jealous. Sooo, my vote? Rock the bangs.
Love your makeup!! It’s hard to choose on the bangs/no bangs issue…I guess I’m leaning towards no bangs (maybe because that sewing technique fascinates me!)
I love the makeup and am totally on board with the gold eye. Also, I like both looks, but I think I like your hair back in the front. You’ll really be able to see your eyes/face in the wedding photos.
you inspiration pics is one of my all time favs! can’t wait to see how it turns out on the big day. i think i’d have your bangs pulled back so you can see you face & your makeup looks awesome!
Sewing is so cool! How did it hold up for the rest of the day?? I like the bangs, but I’m partial.
i like your bangs! i think your look it’s très chic with them plus your ‘messy’ hair!
I like the bangs pulled back also so you can see your face. Its your wedding day, it is the one day you should be seen. 
Love the inspiration pic and your makeup is perfect!
That sewing technique is awesome! How far does your birdcage veil come down in front? That might make a difference on bangs vs. no bangs. Do you mind sharing where you went in Austin? I’m on the fence about getting my make-up done, but yours looks incredible and makes me want to do it!
I like the bangs and the brown eye. I feel the bangs are signature you, and you can still do a messy, more voluminous top and back and keep the bangs.
I love it with the bangs and the pop of green…I do make up on the side for weddings and I always use something a little more dramatic but subtle if that makes sense!
i love your bangs down and really love your hair down but it looks terrific back too
Whoa that is crazyyyy that there aren’t bobby pins in there! I want to watch her do it! I like your bangs, personally!
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Mrs. Mouse, Austin
Age and Occupation: 25, Attorney
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, Civil Engineer
Engagement Date: December 19, 2007
Wedding Date: September 2009
Venue: Barr Mansion
About Me: I just graduated from law school and will be taking the bar, getting married, going on a honeymoon with my guy, and then trying to figure out what I'm going to do with the rest of my life. I was born and raised in a small East Texas town, but I'm no country girl! I'm obsessed with British accents, fantasy (including Harry Potter, of course), and classic rock. My fiance and I consider ourselves both music and beer snobs--but every once in awhile we love to hear a crappy band and drink a cheap brew or two. We're planning an eco-friendly, casual, English garden affair for the end of summer, and we can't wait for it to get here!
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