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When getting ready for
weddings, many women think the bigger the event, the bigger the makeup. Well
not so. Below is a list of the most common mishaps innocently played out at
the hands of excited event-goers.
 Too much makeup — Yes, the wedding is a big celebration but
try not to make your face as grand as the excitement. Less is more.
Stuck on trends — Okay, unless you’ve been asleep for the
past few years, you know that glitter is big. But 5 years from now you want
to look at photos that have a timeless, classic and neutral face. Don’t date
your photos with super shine! Go with matte, neutrals.
Makeup that isn’t you
— If you never wear a stitch of makeup, don’t walk down the aisle or show up
at a party looking like you lost a fight with a Drag Queen. Look like you,
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Look-a-likes — Gone are the days when bridesmaids all
resemble big matching rosettes atop a cake. Let your wedding party keep
their individuality and wear looks that suit them. Don’t give everyone
bright purple eye-paint to match the purple dresses. Work with a range of
harmonizing colour families.
Forcing the unwilling — Classic are the Moms of brides and
grooms who go “under the brush” to please the bride, only to be upset that
lipstick feels funny on their usually bare lips. Don’t force anyone to be
made up for your event; you’ll create needless stress for yourself also.
Changing routines — Too many brides rush out and get
facials, tans and teeth whitening a week before the wedding. Skin erupts,
gums flare up, and tans can peel off like wallpaper the morning of the
nuptials. Stick with your regular skincare, eat well, exercise, have lots of
water and sleep, and less caffeine.
Forgetting supplies — Any makeup artist who tells you your
face will last the whole day of your big party with NO touch-ups is selling
a dream. You will need blotting papers or powder to control face shine
before photos, lipstick to reapply and maybe sealer to prep for all those
celebration kisses, a little liner or eye shadow to refresh after tears, and
always waterproof mascara.
Wrong look — Many people take pictures out of magazines and
request a look that doesn’t suit them or is too sultry for their Victorian
theme (the smokey eye and the pale JLo lip are common requests.) Match your
look to the feel of the event and to suit your face.
Over-dew! — I haven’t met a bride who didn’t want a “dewey”
shining cheek. The challenge is that it can look greasy in photos. Stick
with a little highlighting on cheekbones or eyes, but not whole face.
Gloss crazy — Leave the gloss for calmer events. Big
events mean you kiss a lot and dance like mad. You end up with your flying
hair stuck to you, and your mouth stuck to everyone else. Keep lips creamy
or matte.
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