.
It appears that in this last week, Spring (or Summer?!) has well and truly sprung! I know that lots of readers are now on the countdown towards their own big day – yippee! – and at this stage your thoughts start to turn to the details.
.
.
.
I asked Brides Up North Featured Supplier Marianna of Smink Make Up Artistry to share her top ten professional make up tips and product recommendations for Spring bridal make up, and she was more than happy to oblige. Listen up!
.
.
Spring is a time of natural renewal – so do the same for your skin and invest in a fine polishing product to get rid of dead skin cells – smooth radiant skin looks tons better in digital photos. Try: Philosophy Microdelivery Exfoliating Kit available at www.qvcuk.com
.
.
.
.
Spring light can be very white – use a pink or peach primer first to make the skin sparkle before applying foundations. Try: L’Oreal Studio Secrets Anti Dull Skin Primer at www.loreal-paris.co.uk
.
.
.
.
Foundations need to have some sticking power for weddings and most likely it’s going to be a long, emotional day for you. Even if you are not a girl who wears make-up – make this the day you wear a proper foundation. It doesn’t need to be heavy, but it does need to have a matte or semi matte finish. If you have anything with sparkles or sheen it will make you look sweaty in the photos or will slip during the day.
Try: Laura Mercier Crème Smooth Foundation at www.lauramercier.com or Clinique Superbalanced Makeup at www.clinique.co.uk. These both come in a myriad of different colours.
.
.
.
.
Apply your foundation with a proper brush. it gives you a much better finish and allows you to build up layers easily. I love Daniel Sandler “Base brush” at www.danielsandler.com or Crown Brush “Deluxe Large” at www.crownbrush.co.uk which are both good sizes to work around the face.
.
.
.
.
Invest in a new style fluid blusher which will plump up the cheeks and won’t look powdery or dry on your wedding day. Try: Daniel Sandler Watercolour Blush in “Cherub” or “Blush”. It’s a silicone base which means it will last all day and night. www.danielsandler.com
.
.
.
.
New eye shadow colours for the new season! If you are DIY’ing your bridal make-up, try soft corals, champagnes and browny lilacs for this time of year. Remember to buy your make-up a couple of weeks in advance and practice your look at least a couple of times before the wedding. You don’t want any surprises on the day! Try: Nars Eyeshadow Trios (limited editions) in “Douce France” or “Calanque” at www.narscosmetics.co.uk
.
.
.
.
There are loads of options for lashes – not just mascara. Long lasting lash extensions are becoming increasingly popular for brides (ask your therapist for a full but natural set – and avoid the dreaded “spider” lashes) or if you have a couple of months you might want to consider investing in “Revitalash” serum. This is an amazing product developed by a Doctor whose wife had lost her eyelashes due to chemotherapy. It works! I used it for my wedding last year and can heartily recommend it. Try: Revitalash available from QVC at www.qvcuk.com
.
.
.
.
Peach lips are a favourite of mine – get the right peach for you and it immediately lifts and brightens your face. Illamasqua at www.illamasqua.com has some great ones which compliment light porcelain skins – try “Over or “Scandal”. For more olive skins try Nars “Barbarella” or “Casablanca” at www.narscosmetics.co.uk. As a bride, lip gloss can look plastic and trout pouty so I recommend just a light slick to the middle of your lips for the ceremony part of the day, then add more gloss in the evenings if you desire. Estee Lauder “Peach sizzle” or “Impulsive Coral” are perfect, available at www.esteelauder.co.uk
.
.
.
.
Teeth will be on show so consider some dental whitening. Rather than laser whitening which although is fast and speedy can be unpredictable in terms of how white you go, consider getting a tray set made at your dentist. That way you can control the degree of whitening so you get the right white for you and your skin. I recommend Udentistry in Ilkley
.
.
Finally a tip which won’t cost you anything… whatever you end up doing with your make-up, when you are all dressed and ready to walk down that aisle – don’t forget to smile!
.
.
Brides Up North UK Wedding Blog – Images © 2012 supplied by Smink Make Up Artistry or product images as credited
Smink Make Up Artistry is a Brides Up North Featured Supplier, but this is not a sponsored post
Contact Brides Up North to submit your business as a Featured Supplier
.
.
