Once during my down days I received a PM from a girl who wanted to inquire about my makeup service for weddings. Apparently, I was referred by her friend who was searching at multiply for makeup artists and admired my work. After exchanging emails, we set a date for a trial makeup but a car mishap prevented that from happening until today.
That girl is Louise. Although I did bridal before, that was for bridesmaid makeup, guest's makeup, and also a model who posed as a bride. Louise is my first real bride since she's set to get married this September to her boyfriend of 5 years. She currently resides in Hongkong but she shuttles to Manila. When I finally met them personally, it's hard to believe that they're together for 5 years... they're still in their honeymoon stage. Clearly in love! So Louise, being my first bride had to look extra-special on her wedding day
I'm not a risk-taker with colors, especially for brides. For my brides I want fresh, clear skin, peach cheeks, kissable lips for the "You May Now Kiss The Bride" Moment, and a radiant glow. After all, we only get married once in our life! Classic is good. Louise's ideal makeup was natural lips but slightly dramatic eyes (remember, in bridal makeup, the more classic the look, the better)
And so, here's our transformation:
Louise has perfect skin to begin with and cheekbones waiting to be noticed. I gave her a natural look with drama to the eyes. Her motif is yellow and orange, which are warm, sunset-y like colors so warm colors and a glow is just apt. :) I pulled her hair back to make it neat and she prefered a chignon since the gown would be having intricate details at the back that had to be shown.
I cant wait for her wedding on September when I get to be her makeup artist. :)
