Makeup 101

Many brides-to-be consider doing their own makeup on the big day. The main reason being - to save money, which is understandable. The idea seems possible but can quickly turn into something overwhelming and frighting. Who in their right mind want to look like a clown on one of the most important day of their lives? Thanks to Sara a Glamour This! / Weddingbee reader, and the magic of You Tube, here is a great tutorial.

Doing your own makeup is doable. The first thing I would suggest is making sure you’re using the proper tools and the right kind of makeup. M.A.C cosmetics launched their holiday collection and there are some great mini brushes for the fraction of the cost. These brushes will last you a lifetime (if taken care of properly-of course) and their cosmetics are worth the price.

If you are a person who barely puts on makeup than maybe opting for a makeup artist is a better choice in the long run. You won’t be spending money on makeup you will never re-use. But, if like me, you wear makeup daily… this can be done. Its important to do several trials ahead of time to make sure you have no surprises. Like they say practice makes perfect. Even take pictures so that the day of, you remember exactly what you did. Oh and one last word of advice, if you think you are one to freak out the day of, maybe doing your own makeup isn’t your best option

At first I was planning on doing my own makeup, the fake lashes and all… but one of my closest friends is a makeup artist and offered to do mine. She is even giving me a facial, what a treat We are doing trial tests to get it right. So don’t forget to do yours too!!!