[Bride.Beauty]

Eyes are always a beauty focus . Whether they're soft and fresh or strongly shaded aka the smoky eye! Well shaped brows and lush lashes create a full on fringe for rocking the bridal runway.

 [Beautiful.Brows]

Start with a great shape. Three steps to the perfect arch.

1. Take an eyeliner pencil and place it vertically against the side of your nose. Your brows should begin where the tip meets the brow.
2. Move the pencil so that it hits the middle of the mouth and the outer edge of the pupil. The pencil and brow meet at your brow's arch.
3.  Place the pencil against your nostril and move it so that the tip hits the outer corner of your eye, this is where the brow should end.
   

[Lush.Lash]

False lashes A full lash strip adds density to the entire lash line. It opens up your eyes and it looks fabulous in pictures. My faves are MAC #7, #3 and #36. Red Cherry 601 and 501
Individual lashes are for the bride that doesn't want the commitment of a full lash strip, they're great for adding a little flare to the eye. For filling in sparse lashes and they look the most natural.

Lash Extensions  These semi permanent, synthetic lashes are glued on individually to your lashes and they last about 6 weeks. It takes  2 hours to apply but it is so worth it, imagine waking up hot, with big beautiful lashes and not having to apply makeup on your honeymoon.

[mascara]

If you want to have full and long lashes by using mascara only, than you must try these mascaras:

• Diorshow by Christian Dior 
• Fatale by Lancome
• Zoom Lash by MAC
• Plush Lash by MAC

[Trial Makeup.Session]

• Bring pictures from magazines to show what makeup looks appeal to you.
• Please let the artist know if you are allergic to any dyes or particular eyeshadow colors.
• Communication is Key!  For both makeup artist and Bride-to-be!
• Makeup can only do so much, the better the skin the better the makeup will look.
• Be prepared!, bring tear sheets, camera or video camera, wear a white/ivory top
  
• It's best to start any skin care treatments or facials 6-8 weeks before the wedding to achieve maximum results.

Daniel and Brandi, engagement photos.Late afternoon Bride to Be. Photo by Kevin Sam

Makeup can only do so much, the better the skin the better the makeup will look. 

[AIR BRUSH]

Oooh it's so flawless......

However, skin must be prepped before receiving an airbrush application, Please follow these tips in order to ensure the your skin is in optimal condition.

• A week before the airbrush application give yourself a facial or book one with your local spa.

• Exfoliate the night before with a gentle exfoliater.This is a must if you have flaky, textured skin the foundation won't lay right.

• The night before Moisturize your face with a emollient moisturizer.
• Day of, Don't use a cream or gel that contains benzoyl peroxide or salisylic acid.
  

• If you are waxing, please wax at least 2 days before. 

[Lip Care]

It's super important to keep lips well moisturized and kissable! Here are a few of my personal tips.

If your lips are flaky and dry

Take vaseline and slather on your lips then with a toothbrush  gently massage it on the lips and then wipe with a tissue.

Follow up with a lip balm. 

Remember put lip balm on 2x a day, morning and night .

Some good ones are Rosebud Salve found at sephora

Burt's Bees found anywhere

• Book regular manicures, pedicures and facials. Discuss any specific skin-care needs - such as acne, sensitive skin, etc. - with your aesthetician and begin to address any problems.
• Now is the time to begin more aggressive exfoliation - with an exfoliating cream or home micro-dermabrasion or peel kit, or visit your skin-care specialist.
• Stay out of the sun and begin looking for tanning alternatives, such as self-tanning lotions for face and body. Spray Tans are beautiful.
•  Keep working out (or start); exercise relieves stress and improves skin tone.

• Book a trial makeup session with your makeup artist. Wear your usual makeup to the session so she'll get an idea of your everyday look.
•  Bring pictures from magazines to show what looks appeal to you.
• Alert her to any sensitivity or allergies to makeup.
• Stress tends to decrease natural radiance.
• Some brides find that starting weekly massages at this point helps settle wedding jitters down the line.

[Two weeks before]

• See your dentist for regular cleaning, and possibly a bleaching session.
• Have a facial
•  touch up your hair color.

[Right before the wedding]

• Confirm all makeup, hair and nail appointments for yourself and your bridesmaids.
• If you want to tan, get a spray tan.
  
• Resist the urge to try any new skin-care or makeup products, especially if you have sensitive skin. Stress may make your skin more reactive to ingredients or treatments it hasn't encountered before.

Photography by True Beauty Photography.