In our part of the world New Year is usually associated with weddings and this year is no different.
wedding season is in full swing these days - one hardly sees any vacant marriage hall. It''s that time of the year when designers have no time to take further orders; tailors are in demand, when caterers are all booked, and beauticians are all busy decking up those pretty
brides. You! got lucky to get hold of renowned beautician Angie Marshall who despite her hectic schedule spared some time to share her expertise with us.This season bridal
makeup is blended and the base is subtle. You can say that the buzz word in bridal makeup today is ''blending''. Today''s brides are more aware and they want to look naturally beautiful and no one likes to have the ''plastered'' look. The wedding colour trend for 2008 will bring a fashionable new colour scheme and a monochromatic colour palette for brides to select from," shares Angie.
According to her, in 2008 brighter and dark shades will be used in makeup. "Chocolate brown is also a colour which has been, and will continue to be popular next year. Chocolate brown is also a neutral colour which pairs nicely with both yellow and orange."
"Makeup trends include matte foundation for the face. From dark red to deep browns and pinks, lip
colours are vibrant and flashy. This season there is much emphasis on eyes - take your pick of bold red, green, blue and even yellow. You can balance out this look with black eyeliner," she adds.
As far as hair is concerned she predicts that there will be fusion of colours like blonde with chocolate brown. "Personally I don''t like flat colours and I like to play with them. Though soft curls are in vogue, women here still go for straight hair."
To give our readers a fair idea of what brides want to be like and how they should look, Angie has taken gorgeous Rubab as a model bride. "I have tried to give Rubab a very traditional yet contemporary look. Since she has a flawless skin it was easy for me to do her makeup. As you can see in the pictures I have paid special attention to eyes," says Angie.
When doing bridal makeup Angie always takes care of bride''s preference. "We (makeup artists) should keep in mind that it''s her big day and she should be given a free hand. We should not act like dictators. While doing bridal makeup I keep the bride''s fearures and clothes in mind. I believe that bride''s jewellery and makeup should complement each other. If the wedding ''jora'' is too heavy then the makeup should be subtle and vice versa."
Angie truly advocates radiant skin. "You should take care of your skin and should have regular facials for if your skin is good then the makeup looks automatically good on you. Here, brides normally expect beauticians to make them beautiful. Well, we cannot do wonders in one day. If you really want to glow on your big day then you may as well start pampering your skin from now," advises Angie.
She also shares some useful beauty tips for the brides-to-be. "In winters we should try to keep our skin hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Also using an eye cream is a must. And before going to bed never forget to clean your skin with a good cleanser. These are simple things to do but the benefits are long term."
Keep in mind that if you draw your
colour inspiration from nature, and the season you are marrying in, your wedding will be beautiful. Colours drawn from nature are always fashionable, yet timeless. Ultimately, the colour you select for your wedding should be something you are comfortable with. Select colours you will be able to enjoy in your photographs for years to come.
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