Most of you know by now, I am getting married next year. So I have set the wheels in motion and begun preparing. I have already got my dress and shoes (it's a secret!) and thought it was about time to start thinking about make-up...
Friends will know I am very controlling and don't usually like having anyone do my hair and make-up (!) but I wholly trusted the Team at Bobbi Brown and let them work their magic. I actually love the Bobbi Brown aesthetic of classic fresh face, rosy cheek and a strong brow. I don't usually wear a lot of make-up anyway and relayed my worries about looking too false, or too natural! And my general fear of eyeshadow...
After every step, the make-up artist let me review in the mirror and add or takeaway. She gave me an HD brow, which was incredible - made them look so full!
I went in first thing, to see how long the foundation would hold (which was all day) and whether the mascara was halfway down my face by lunch (it wasn't). I got so many compliments throughout the day, but not "you look like a different person!", more "you look nice...have you done something different?" which I always take as a good sign. |
| How I wish this was my make-up table |
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| I loved their inspiration wall! |
What I learnt...
I just slap on make-up and don't treat my skin first. This Extra Repair Serum hydrates the skin first and smoothes out any uneven-ness.
A little bit of sparkle goes a long way...this Sparkle Eye Shadow can be dabbed around the cheekbone and outer eye area to add subtle shimmer. LOVE!
If you have invisi-brows like me, a Brow Pencil is essential.
I have previously just put kohl liner underneath my eye by default. But actually, it's way too harsh on my eyes. Instead, I am going to use a Smokey Eyeliner Brush using dark grey shadow under the eys to give a 'smokey' finish...
Wow! You look really lovely. I am seriously impressed with how good they were. I went for a Bobbi Brown makeover in Selfridges (London) more than 11 years ago before my wedding and the girl was so good, I seriously thought about paying her to come all the way up to Leeds, pay her to do my make up, travel expenses and hotel. I didn't manage to find her again to ask her but I always remember her. I think it's time I booked myself for a refresher.
ReplyDeleteThank you! They really knew their stuff....this isn't a sponsored post or anything they asked me to do, I just really enjoyed my experience! Such a rarity! X
DeleteI love your jumper where is it from?
ReplyDeleteSophia x x
It's actually a cashmere jumper from Cos over an Equipment shirt. This way I can put the shirts underneath on rotation to make it look different each time! I have about 20 shirts...my repeat purchase! X
DeleteYou look great here! I've been wearing the same brand of makeup for about years so you've inspired me to get one of those Bobbi Brown makeovers. I always feel weird about other people doing my make up too though. I've had too many experiences where I've ended up looking like an orange!
ReplyDeleteIt takes a long time of working with amateurs to really understand when you find a gem!
DeleteYou are so pretty xx
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