Hi Ladies, Welcome to my new website, yay :). I’ve just moved from blogspot so bear with me. I make YouTube videos under the name Dazzledust25. I'm also available for Weddings, Debs, Photo shoots, one on one make-up lessons and make-up parties.
This week I will be giving away my favourite Rimmel eyeshadow in Intense. It's a stunning puple which is bang on trend this season.
Rachel Bilson always gets her make-up right. I love that she embraces her freckles. She looks pretty, fresh and groomed, she checks all the boxes.
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Ok so spots aren’t what you dream of for your big day but sometimes they are a reality. Stress and diets reek havoc on the skin.
To conceal blemishes you will need a dryer, solid concealer in your makeup arsenal. You don’t want the spot to look cakey but if the concealer is too moist it will just slide off. Dryer concealers will stay put. (more…)
Rosacea plagues so many women. It causes redness and swelling, usually on the face. It can be difficult to mask but here are some tips for concealing the affected area.
Not that the tools you use to conceal redness are so important.
I have been asked about hoe to conceal redness quite a bit so I hope this helps.
Self tanning can go very wrong. Here are a few tips if you decide to use false tan on yourself for your wedding day:
This post has been requested quite a bit.
Here are a list of products I use for Bridal Make-up and that I recommend. This is not an exhaustive list, there are thousands of fantastic products. These are just what I use on brides.
Foundation: Nars Sheer Glow, Make Up Forever HD Foundation.
Powder: Make Up For Ever Loose Powder, Rimmel Silky Loose
Blush: MAC, Nars. Cream: MAC Lillicent looks fresh and suits most.
Concealer: Bobbi Brown (creamy)
Bronzer: Benefit Hoola, MAC Blunt
LipLiner: MAC, Estee Lauder, Gosh
Eyeliner: MAC Fluidline, MAC Engraved (waterproof)
Mascara: Loreal Telescopic Waterproof, Loreal Double Extend Waterproof
Lipstick: MAC, Benefit
Lipgloss: MAC, Dior, Stila, Gosh
Eyeshadows: MAC, Nars (click here to see post on choosing eyeshadow for your eye colour)
More from the Bridal Series tomorrow.
Brides who are getting married in the afternoon should factor in that the Midday sun can cast shadows on your face. There are a few steps I recommend to help your make-up photograph well.
Foundation: Choose a light weight foundation without sheen. Dewy make-up is best for morning brides. Wear as little foundation as you can get away with as this is the time of day that it will show most. Blending is the most important step with foundation. Ensure your foundation matches collarbone. Bring the foundation on to your neck so your face and neck photograph the same colour.
Powder: Use a finely milled matte powder to finish the skin. It will keep your make-up on all day and ensure that your skin looks great in photographs. Some translucent powders contain Titanium Dioxide which tends to make the face look whiter in photographs. It is best to avoid these powders on your wedding day. Blending is key here.
Blush: Use a soft shade that compliments your skintone. Powder blush is best for oily skin whilst normal or dry skinned brides can get away with cream blush.
Eye Make-up: As the light casts shadow at this time of the day it is important that your eye make-up isn’t too dark. You could end up looking like your eyes are pieces of coal in photographs, not a good look. Use a highlight shade to open your eye (nothing frosty, shimmery is ok) I would recommend that you keep the lid shade and crease shade matte to avoid an over shiny eye in your photos. click here to read about what eyeshadows accentuate your eye colour
Eyeliner: If you decide to wear some keep it thin so it doesn’t take over. For a softer look press some eyeshadow into the lash line. Avoid lining the water line as this will close in your eye and it will dominate your look at this time of the day.
Mascara: Ensure you coat both sides of the lashes. People often forget the back of the lashes, this can look odd. Particularly if you have fair hair. False lashes look amazing on every bride. They can be very subtle but make an enormous difference to the size your eye appears. They also add a touch of glamour.
The most important thing is to blend, blend, blend.
More from the bridal series:
When planning Bridal make-up I always start with the time of day the wedding will be held. This will effect the overall look and product choice. Another consideration in your wedding photographs, will the photographer use natural or artificial light? Taking these factors into consideration will ensure beautiful photographs.
I will start with brides getting married in the morning:
Brides getting married in the morning should generally wear less makeup than if she were getting married in the evening. Keep makeup soft and pretty as morning light is cool. Bear in mind that everything will photograph a little darker so it’s best to choose softer shades. (more…)
Applying bronzer is quite a delicate matter on a normal let alone on your wedding day. Many people avoid it like the plague, terrified of looking like an oompa loompa. Whist some of us go to town and can end up looking a little OTT.
Bronzer is an item I think you should consider for your big day.When applied well it makes your skin look sun-kissed and alive without changing the colour of your skin. Bronzer does not have to make you look tanned, in a lighter shade it can warm your skin. Adding more dimension to your face is great for photographs.
To warm your complexion dust bronzing powder or creme bronzer along the outer edges of your face and onto your cheekbones. Bronzer is a great product for slimming the nose, sculpting cheekbones and chin.
When applying bronzer you should start at the back of the cheekbone, sweeping it down towards the lower port of the cheek then back towards your ear. If you decide to use creme bronzer, dot the colour along your cheekbone and blend with your ring finger. Applying a little bronzer to the temples helps shape the face and brings out your eyes.
Personally I wouldn’t choose an overly shimmery / iridescent bronzer for bridal wear. Matte or satin is the way to go. If you are very fair and find bronzer too pigmented for you try a pressed powder in an ebony shade instead.
