Bridal make up inspiration

The first thing I do when creating a wedding look is to ask the bride what the theme of the wedding is going to be, this helps me in getting to know her personality and designing the perfect look for her!  Your wedding day makeup must reflect the woman you are at this moment in your life.

To find color inspiration I look at the colors of flowers/dresses/table napkins/invitations etc. Hair and eye color should be your guide in choosing a color palette, another thing to consider is,of course, the dress! is it white?  oyster?  ivory? these are all huge factors in choosing the right make up for your big day!

 Colors most popular for Fall/Winter bridal makeup are plums, purple, berry, dusty rose, red, slate grey, white and black.  For Spring you will find mint, robin egg blue, pink, fuschia, fresh green, coral and yellow. 

If you like glitter, use a small amount on the upper lid.  Remember you will be photographed all night long! and too much glitter will reflect off of the flash.  Keep the glitter for your bachelorette party!

The 1980's produced many bridal no no's. That being said, do your research and make sure you find the perfect colors tones and products for you! 



Here are three easy and beautiful makeup looks for your wedding day...

natural and fresh 

It is all about beautiful skin! Make sure to get a facial once a month for three months prior to the big day. Remedy day spa or Tiffanesque skin care are great and are both located in Westlake. Try using Lancome's Teint Miracle foundation for a fresh skin look , or if you prefer mineral makeup my favorite is Ferro Ultimate foundation, 100% Natural!The cheeks should be soft and luminous, NARS multiple cheek sticks in Riviera or Maui are both amazing, and only $39.00.Keep the eyes soft with neutral shades and add a pop of pink or berry stain to the lip! there is no need for false lashes, just add a bit of mascara and your look is complete! This is a classic look that will be timeless.

 glam and sexy

 She can wear color!  Go bold on the eyes and definitely wear false lashes, or try lash extensions.  Either way, make sure to try them a few weeks before the big day so you get used to them!  If you do decide to wear false lashes, try using "Fantabulash" adhesive tape, it won't come off and isnt irritating! The lips and cheek color should match to keep focus on the eyes, Laura Mercier offers great lip and cheek colors to stay neutral. Go bold on the brows to frame the eyes and balance the depth in the eyeshadow.  MAC has a great new line of eyebrow products this spring! 

hopeless romantic

This look is about pure elegant beauty. For the eyes use soft colors like  Pinks, warm browns, subtle hints of green baby blue  or grey.  To define the eye use a black liquid liner on the upper lash line.  I love using corner lashes or individuals so the lashes are slightly enhanced for photos.  The skin is contoured with bronzers and highlighted with shimmer pearl powder. I use Lancome's powder bronzers as well as NARS bronzer creme sticks.   Ferro Cosmetics has a great line of mineral highlight Veils in crystal rose or crystal nude for those of you looking for natural products!  Lips can be enhanced with MAC's lip liners and then use Burts Bees tinted lip blam for lips to look soft and moist. 

  looks created by
Kristina Goldberg
  www.kristinagoldberg.com