Brides asked me to shoot a wedding day makeup tutorial to give to my makeup artist as inspiration for my big day. I actually think I did a pretty decent job! With a wedding in eight months, of course I started thinking about who's going to be my glam squad! It's a blessing and a curse that I work in an industry where I've gotten close to so many talented artists. Like my look? Check out the gallery on Brides.
I'm obsessing over the hair and makeup pics from bridal fashion week that just took place in NYC! I avoided it like the plague, because I love my dress and didn't want to watch Marchesa gowns glide down the runway. Obvi. However, I am working on finding inspiration for my makeup look. This one from Jenny Packham is perfect – flawless, dewey skin with a flush. It's really the no-makeup-makeup look. Lead Makeup Artist for Laura Mercier, Talia Shobrook, gave me the step-by-step, which every woman should be able to conquer. Bride-to-be or not.
Flawless Face: Flawless skin with a natural flush of colour
· Shobrook first prepped skin with Laura Mercier Foundation Primer - Hydrating ($32).
· Next, she applied Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer - Oil Free Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen ($43) to create a healthy, even tone. She then covered any imperfections with Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage ($32).
· To give the skin a romantic, dreamy look, Shobrook flushed the cheeks with Laura Mercier Second Skin Cheek Colour in Barely Pink ($24) and Rose Petal ($24).
· Then, she dusted Laura Mercier Second Skin Cheek Colour in Peach Whisper ($24) onto the apples of the cheeks. She dabbed Laura Mercier Secret Finish ($27) onto the cheekbones, adding freshness to the skin.
· To add the final touch, Shobrook applied Laura Mercier Invisible Loose Setting Powder ($35) to the nose and forehead.
Simple Eyes: Soft washes of colour
· Shobrook applied a wash of colour to the eyelids using Laura Mercier Matte Eye Colour in Ginger ($23) and Laura Mercier Sateen Eye Colour in Guava ($23). Next, she applied a layer of Laura Mercier Sateen Eye Colour ($23) in Primrose.
· She then highlighted the brow bones with Laura Mercier Matte Eye Colour in Morning Dew ($23).
· She used Laura Mercier Sateen Eye Colour in Baroque and Cognac ($23 each) on the inner creases of the eyes to give a rounded look.
· To finish the lids, Shobrook applied Laura Mercier Sateen Eye Colour in Baroque and Burnished ($23 each) to the lower lash lines. She then added Laura Mercier Sateen Eye Colour in Cognac to the middle of the lower lash lines.
· She applied Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Seashell ($26) to the inner corners of the eyes and added a coat of Laura Mercier Full Blown Volume Lash Building Mascara ($24) to the top and bottom lashes.
· To pull the look together and frame the face, she lightly defined the eyebrows using Laura Mercier Eye Brow Pencil ($22).
Soft Lips: Mauve and beige lip
· To create a subtle, elegant look, Shobrook applied Laura Mercier Crème Smooth Lip Colour in Pink Blush and Peche (each $26) to the lips.
Body: Illuminated skin
· To complete the look, Talia dusted Laura Mercier Mineral Illuminating Power in Candelight ($34) to the neck and décolletage.
