Along with blogging, I've been keeping busy organizing the upcoming wedding season (begins February 21st!) and doing trials with my lovely brides. Here are the results of a bridal make-up trial I had with the beautiful, Dorothea, who was a complete joy to work with this past weekend! I'm definitely looking forward to her Big Day in June!
True-to-Dame-Edna form, the eye-catching and mauve-packaged limited edition collection hit MAC stores late December. Inspired by the beauty routine of the Great Dame, the collection is for the glamour girl that likes to make a bold statement with her look. In Dame Edna's own words: "We all need a MAC-over, possum." I couldn't have put it better myself - read up on my review of Gladiola Matte Lipstick and Possum Nose Pink Lipglass from the Dame Edna collection!
Dame Edna MAC Collection - Gladiola Matte Lipstick
The inspiration behind this bright and bold lipstick was clearly Dame Edna's coif (all natural, by the way!). The matte mid-tone blue pink is a super trendy look when paired with cat-eyed liner and false lashes . Dare to wear this colour only if you know how to rock it like the Great Dame (i.e. this colour is not for the subtle)! Pair it with the collection's Hot Frost lipgloss for some added dimension and shine.
Dame Edna MAC Collection - Possum Nose Pink Lipglass
Possum Nose Pink Lipglass is a gorgeous coral gloss that is more of a universally wearable colour than Gladiola above. The sheer bright colour gloss has multidimensional sparkle built-in. I love wearing this gloss for daytime, but find it very similar to a colour already in my kit (as in my earlier review here). You can never have too much of a good thing though and since this colour works for me, it's a welcome addition to my personal touch-up kit!
Photography and Make-up by Rhia Amio
Related posts:
PRODUCT PREVIEW | Dame Edna for MAC
Check out original post on Toronto Wedding Professionals, your e-source for all things wedding!
With plenty of flash photography going on, you want to be absolutely sure that your make-up is in check on the Big Day! A handy item to pack in your bridal purse is a package of blotting tissues. To use, simply press the blotting paper against any areas where you notice shine (pay particular attention to the T-zone area). Use a gentle patting motion (rather than a wiping motion) as you don’t want to shift the make-up that’s already been carefully placed on! The blotting tissue will pick up excess oil from these areas of the face and prevent a shiny t-zone from stealing your spotlight. Follow with up with a layer of pressed powder to keep your skin camera-ready.
ARTIST TIP: Using blotting tissues prior to powder touch-ups helps to limit that cakey look you sometime get when applying more powder. Once the blotting tissue has worked its magic to absorb excess oil, the powder will glide on better on a more uniform surface.
Recommended products:
Quo blotting tissues (approximately $6)
vailable through Shoppers Drug Mart
Body Shop blotting tissues (2 packages for $10)
assorted types including tea tree oil infused blotting tissues. Available through The Body Shop
More make-up tips to come!Some of the professional photos of Cheryl's wedding from April 2008 have been posted on artistrhi.com. The photos come courtesy of the inspiring and talented photographer, Claudia Hung. Here are some of the latest additions (check out the site to view the rest!):
CREDITS:
Make-up by Rhia Amio
Photography by Claudia Hung
Q: Ok rhi, so where is the apple of your cheeks, and would doing so make a round shaped face look even rounder?
A: Great question! The apples of the cheeks are the rounded, fleshy areas that become more visible when you smile. Using a blush here can actually give the illusion of less surface area on the cheeks, and add dimension to a round shaped face. The trick is to keep the blush application higher on the apples and not blend too far downward. Smile as you're applying your blush for a better view of the apples.
Here are some pointers:
For a subtle, dewy look use your two fingers (index and middle) to blend cream blush in circular motions atop the apples of the cheeks. Or for a brighter matte look, try a powder blush and brush. Apply the blush in circular motions atop the apples, and blend so the look is soft and diffused.
ARTIST TIP: If you feel like you've applied too much, dust a bit of translucent powder atop the cheeks to tone the blush down.
Recommended products:
MAC 129 Blush Brush ($41 CAD)
Related posts:
Q & A | Do I apply blush on the apples of the cheeks or I contour?
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