A week after having mixed feelings about my makeup trial at Sephora, I tried my prowess at makeup application as a practice for wedding day.
45 minutes later this is what I came up with (please ignore my scraggly hair)…
I personally like it much better than my previous trial. I think this new makeup look works much better with my makeup inspiration and with our casual morning wedding, and it doesn’t hurt that I feel much more comfortable in it. I’m still a bit ambivalent because it’s our wedding, in which I will be photographed a million times and it wouldn’t hurt to have a little extra makeup oomph.
Here is a side by side comparison
Help me out bees!
Do you have any suggestions or makeup recommendations? Would you add/eliminate anything from either of the wedding day makeup looks?
Go with the look that makes you most comfortable! I think you look beautiful both ways, but like you I tend to err on the side of a more natural look.
option 2 definitely! I love the fresh natural look of you – you are positively glowing!!
I like look number two, but for the sake of pictures I think you need a bit more colour on the eye and cheek. I have started getting my makeup done professionally for all my wedding-related events and the photographs look so much better as a result!
Ok can I just say…you are one hot mammasita! I think that natural look is stunning on you.
Could you tell me the mascara and lipstick/gloss you are wearing in your “natural” 2nd try? I think that looks so comfortable. I am not a make-up person but need something so photos look good in my daughter’s wedding.
I voted for more natural. You seem to like it more, and I think it’ll fit better with your morning, tropical weather wedding.
I’m glad to know you guys like the natural look too.
I voted natural. I think you look glowing! Also, I agree with Hawk that you should go with what makes your feel the most comfortable. I would just say that for the point of pictures, I would add a little bit more blush to the apples of your cheeks and a little more mascara/eyeliner. That was my philosophy for our wedding and I think it helped take my makeup up that one little notch that a wedding calls for, you know? Also, I’m a performer and know that a little more makeup is the way to go because it won’t look as dramatic in pictures. It’ll make sure you don;t look washed out. Also, it’ll ensure that the makeup will last a little longer. No matter what you do though- one thing is for sure. You are beautiful and nothing you wear will detract from that! <3 You are going to be a stunner =P
Oh, and I meant more mascara/eyeliner on the top lid, not bottom.
@silvergal: @kmnowlan: Thanks for the recommendation I’m definitely pushing my eyeshadow and blush up a notch on wedding day to make it really pop!
@girsnow: I’m wearing Rimmel LYCRA lash extender mascara and Outlast Lipstain in Flirty Nude with some Covergirl Wetslicks in Caramel Apple Splash
Oh my gosh, option two all the way. I love the softer look and your lips look gorgeous!! (that sounds way creepier than I mean it to, I swear!)
I’d go with #2. More comfortable is good too. I think the first one has too much bottom eyeliner. It pulls down your pretty eyes. The more natural looks like it adds to your beauty instead of us looking at make-up.
The more natural look for sure! Not only does it look very pretty, but you’ll be more comfortable. If you don’t like how the heavier makeup feels you won’t be happy, no matter how pretty it looks in pictures.
I think you look beautiful with either option, but I’d go with what makes you more comfortable, because a comfortable bride is a happy bride and a happy bride is a beautiful bride.
Oh my goodness that 2nd look is perfect! You look beautiful in both but I think for a mid-morning wedding, #2 is perfection!
Mrs. Boa Constrictor, Isabela, Puerto Rico Age and Occupation: 22, Undergraduate Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 23, Soon-to-be Civil Engineer Engagement Date: May 19, 2011 Wedding Date: May 2012 Venue: El Faro Convention Center About Me: I’m a Caribbean gal, born and bred on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, finishing her last year as an undergrad. I describe myself as a “closet nerd” as I secretly enjoy reading research papers, playing video games, and geeking out on Lord of the Rings movie marathons. I will marry my college sweetheart, a soon-to-be civil engineer, who loves Legos and old-school Puerto Rican cooking. This is sure to be a fast-paced year with our wedding, honeymoon, college graduation, new jobs, and a cross-country move all within less than 30 days of each other!
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