Wedding Make-Up Tips from Kimtasha

Emilia Jane — Fri, 20 May 2011 12:00:44 +0000

Wedding make-up and hair always tend to be one of the last things brides think about and one of the trickiest to get exactly right. I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve heard that a bride was disappointed by her make-up trial (or even worse her wedding day make-up) because there was too much make-up or she didn’t look like herself or it was just completely off the mark. Most of us don’t spend hours each day primping and preening in front of the mirror so that we can know exactly what looks good on us in person as well as in front of the camera. It’s helpful to have an understanding of what you want and what to expect before venturing into the make-up artist’s chair. Luckily, we have a super fun treat today from Jacksonville make-up artist Kimtasha who has been making Florida brides look beautiful (even in that Florida heat!). She has shared some sound advice about working with your make-up artist and looking your best on your big day. I especially love her tip about talking to your make-up artist about your make-up comfort level and opening up a conversation that will allow you to both understand and get to know each other. Make-up should be fun not frightening!

It’s important for you to look and feel like yourself on such a big and important day…you want your beauty to be enhanced and for you to look better than ever! Here are a few make-up and hair tips to help you along the way.

Ask your make-up artist what colors and style he or she thinks is best for your skin tone and facial features.

Tell your make-up artist what you like or dislike about make-up. This will open up a great conversation about your comfort with make-up.

Share with your make-up artist the colors that are in your wedding, and the style of your wedding dress.

Skin / Foundation – Always have your skin natural looking and even in tone. To acheive this look you want to use a light weight foundation and concealer in places that you need more coverage. Natural bronzing powder is a must have.

Blush – Add a pop of pink or peach on the apple of the cheeks and this will give your skin a healthy glow.

Lips – It you love a bold lip color…a beautiful red, pink, or peach stain is stunning.

Eyes – If you want your eyes to stand out…try false lashes with a defined eye liner, or a soft smokey look to bring out your eye shape.

Hair – For both hair and make-up, I recommend having a trial appointment prior to the wedding day. This is a great way for your stylist to try different wedding hair styles on you. Always remember to bring your hair accessories and/or veil. Don’t try a style that is too modern or edgy unless it fits your personality and theme. It is always safe to have a clean and classic hairstyle that compliments your face shape and natural beauty!

Wedding Make-up: Kimtasha

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Beauty Tips by Brideface

Abby Larson — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:31:27 +0000

I am SO excited about today’s features…we’ve enlisted the help of some of our favorite beauty gurus to give us tips on how to look your absolute best on your wedding day. So, there is really no need for me to blab on and on, I’ll just pass the torch! The first set of tips is from Nancy from the fabulous Brideface…

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I am the owner of brideface, based in Cincinnati. With over 12 years experience spanning runway, print, film, (and my favorite!); bridal, I have been honored to be part of over 350 weddings. Here are some of my best tips for looking gorgeous on your wedding day…

Top Left by Wagner Photographics, Top Right by Bluebird Photography, Bottom Left by TM Photography, Bottom Right by Wagner Photographics

1. Be as individual with your beauty look as you intend to be with the look of the rest of your wedding. Let your gown and the style of your event be your guide-a formal ball gown dictates a different makeup look than a cotton eyelet sundress. Cull inspiration from fashion magazines and don’t be afraid to try something quite different from your normal look; after all you don’t normally wear a wedding dress and updo, right?

2. Probably one of your biggest concerns is longevity; will your makeup stay on through tears and humidity? Be sure to choose good quality, high pigmented products; professional products are designed to be durable for hours under hot lights and they require much less product to get amazing coverage. I also use a makeup sealant, Model in a Bottle that I can’t recommend highly enough! You will only need to carry your lip color (try a stain for more holding power) and some blotting papers to touch up; resist the urge to pile powder on throughout the day.

Tips for teary moments: A cotton handkerchief is not only charming, it is kinder to your makeup than a tissue; it won’t leave lint in your lashes. Dab, don’t rub! (this bears repeating for those of you who don’t wear makeup in real life)

3. Try not to think of wedding makeup as “heavier” or “darker” than everyday makeup. There is that fine line in bridal makeup, because you want to look incredible on film but also soft and pretty in real life, not like you stepped off a broadway stage. Photography has a way of flattening out features and I combat this by using extra definition on the eyes-individual false lashes bring out the shape of the eye and give it a lively wide open look. They also do wonders to boost your confidence; I have seen the most jittery brides begin breathing normally again once they have those babies on! I also use subtle contouring and highlighting to bring out the shape of the face-to pop cheekbones, or to slightly slim a face. I personally like to use as little coverage on the skin as possible-if a client has absolutely gorgeous skin, I have been known to just use a hint of tinted moisturizer for a glow. Heavy foundation wears poorly and does not capture the light like a more bare complexion-better to spot conceal problem areas than to mask the whole face.It is also more modern than a matte, flat finish.

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