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    torybrian    August 14, 2010   Livermore

    After getting a couple of bad makeup trials, and spending more money than I should have, I've decided to do my makeup myself. I didn't want to miss out on the trial, so I decided to do one myself, at home. 

    Before:

    My DIY Makeup Trial :  wedding makeup trial DSCN1437

    Another before:

    My DIY Makeup Trial :  wedding makeup trial DSCN1439

    and.... AFTER!

    My DIY Makeup Trial :  wedding makeup trial DSCN1440

    My DIY Makeup Trial :  wedding makeup trial DSCN1442

     
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    torybrian    August 14, 2010   Livermore

    If anyone has any suggestions on how to make your eyes and chin look bigger, and nose look smaller, I'm all ears. :) And, there will be a couple of changes - 1. my foundation will be darker; I've been tanning, so it's a little light on me now, 2. I will have fake eyelashes, and 3. I will hopefully have clearer skin. I invested in a bunch of Origins products today, and am starting a no dairy, minimal sugar and caffeine diet tomorrow. 

    My hair will be up. So, here's one more with my hair up (although on my wedding day it'll be a much fancier hairstyle, of course,) and my makeshift veil from scraps I had laying around:

    My DIY Makeup Trial :  wedding makeup trial DSCN1443

     
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    edisonsgirl    October 2, 2010  

    I think your makeup looks really fresh. you did a good job.

     
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    amyb5    August 7, 2010  

    Looks great!  In terms of making your nose look smaller and eyes and chin look bigger...

    Nose- contour the sides of your nose with bronzer, it will create the illusion of a smaller nose.

    Eyes- brighten them up with some white shadow in the inner corners of your eye.  A regular sponge tip applicator works very well for this because they are so precise.  Line only the outer part (like 2/3) of your upper and lower lash line rather than all of it so it doesn't close your eyes in.  Also, place a spot of white shadow right in the middle of your eyelid and gently blend in, it helps add to the bright eyed look.

    Chin- watch some Youtube videos for contouring techniques for emphasizing bone structure.  Use a bronzer with little to no sparkle, and try using a fan brush to do your contouring.

    Hope that helps!

     
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    torybrian    August 14, 2010   Livermore

    @amyb5: thank you!!! I really appreciate the tips. My bridesmaids & I are going to do a final hair and makeup trial at the bachelorette party next weekend, so I'll try incorporating your suggestions then. I'll be sure to post some follow up pics. :)

     
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    skyla.arts    May 31, 2009   Mountain View, CA

    if you want to make parts of your features less noticeable, apply shade (aka: contour) with a slightly darker shade for it to recede, and if you want to make something appear larger, blend lighter foundation on the area~ (such as the chin) and apply highlighter or natural powder.  

     
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    Adnama54    August 29, 2010   Boston, MA

    You look great! It also might look nice to use some brow pencil on your brows, to enhance the look:-)

     
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    WhiteRoseRed    September 25, 2010   England

    Yep, I think that brow definition is about the only area for improvement! You look great, really pretty. 

     

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