Post # 1
Member268 posts
Helper bee
- ImTheBoss
- 4 years ago
Hi all! Trial happened yesterday, and just wanted to get some opinions. Anywhere I can tweak and make things better? I am NOT a hair and makeup person!
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Member1284 posts
Bumble bee
- anothernewbee16
- 4 years ago
Very pretty!
Post # 3
Member2598 posts
Sugar bee
Post # 4
Member6107 posts
Bee Keeper
- IzzyBear
- 4 years ago
- Wedding: October 2013
ImTheBoss: do you have a picture of the makeup in different lighting?
Post # 5
Member2134 posts
Buzzing bee
- bibber
- 4 years ago
Can you post a picture that’s not filtered of your makeup?
Post # 6
Member3332 posts
Sugar bee
- scissorgirl
- 4 years ago
- Wedding: September 2017
I like the makeup, but I don’t love the hair. It simultaneously looks too messy and too neat at the same time.
Are you going for something more like this:
http://moncheribridals.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/jj.jpg (kind of messy, relaxed)
http://www.joseebernj.com/Portals/0/half%20up2.jpg (neat, defined curls, very in place/no wispies)
Depending on which style you were going for, I’d adjust the hair. The curls are kind of messy but still defined. The braids are very proper and defined. The top is not great for either look.
It also looks like you have wispies in the front temples, as do I. They are difficult to work with! If this is the case, I’d look at having more face wispies down (can be defined or relaxed).
And overall, you are so pretty! Perfect skin, I’m so jealous.
Post # 7
Member413 posts
Helper bee
- NightOwl27
- 4 years ago
- Wedding: September 2016
I think your hair looks great, perfect balance of defined curls while still having a romantic feel.
Post # 8
Member268 posts
Helper bee
- ImTheBoss
- 4 years ago
bibber: sure! This pic was about 7 hours after the trial, so it’s a good indication of how the makeup will wear throughout the day. I did, at this point, have a different lip colour on because I wasn’t too keen on the first peachy one. I had also just brushed out the hair!
scissorgirl: I definitely would say the 2nd link you posted is more of what I was hoping for! I agree that the top really needed some more volume or SOMETHING. She teased the crap out of it, but t ended up really flat, which wasn’t what I was going for!
Peaceoutboyscout: I’m glad someone else agrees! Granted, the front photo was taken a few hours after the hair was done, the wedding day will last more than a few hours, and I’m really sad with how it fell and tangled. I’ve definitely been feeling a lot of pressure to wear it down because everyone says they love my hair and I can’t “hide” it, but the reality of long hair (that magazine shots of models don’t tell you!) is that long hair tangles and goes flat FAST, and thus far I’ve not had a successful curl job.
I appreciate how honest you folks are! Do you think the shape of my face can support an updo, or mega long side braid? Those would be my preferences for longevity, but I always feel that when my hair is up off of my shoulders they look very “round” and definitely emphasize my weight. For reference, here I am in the dress:
Post # 9
Member3790 posts
Honey bee
- Charliejeorge
- 4 years ago
- Wedding: November 2019 - City, State
ImTheBoss: Your weight? Girl, you are BEAUTIFUL! I wouldnt hesitate to put your hair up! (actaully updos make me look thinner, if anything). The makeup is gorgeous, and I agree, I like the second lip color better. I would probably gravitate to an updo, just because your dress has a lot of volume! If you dont want to “hide” your hair, you can do a side do… but I think you should do you hair how YOU want, not how other think you should! what will make you feel MOST beautiful?
Post # 10
Member268 posts
Helper bee
- ImTheBoss
- 4 years ago
Charliejeorge: Thanks, you’re very sweet! I’ve been really struggling, because I gained about 70 pounds after my brother died, and the past few years have just not been good to me health-wise! I’m learning to agjust and feel beautiful, but the wedding industry can make you feel like crap, y’know?
My fiance offered to treat me to a second trial, and I’m thinking of taking him up on it, just because I think I’ll regret it if I don’t give the styles I had in my head a chance.
Post # 11
Member14 posts
Newbee
- seribella
- 4 years ago
- Wedding: June 2017
ImTheBoss: I really like your hair. The braids add a nice whimsical touch. I might try a smoothing serum to help tame the fly aways, particulary those surrounding your face. It helps seal the cuticle, and gives a soft/shiny appearance to the hair.
As for the makeup, it’s lovely. For some reason the first picture looks like you have a bolder eyeliner, but it isn’t as noticeable in the second pic. I think you could totally pull it off with your natural eye shape. I might try a different shade of pink…more pale pink (Mac Viva Glam?). Especially, since you’re rocking a bit of a soft smoky eye.
Post # 12
Member11 posts
Newbee
- andiyee
- 4 years ago
- Wedding: August 2016
I think your makeup looks beautiful, but I hear you about your hair not being able to hold a curl and going flat quickly.
Have you thought about a curly side ponytail? Would allow you to show off your long hair but it keep it a little more contained: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/361554676308451474/
Post # 13
Member6524 posts
Bee Keeper
- Daizy914
- 4 years ago
- Wedding: September 2013
ImTheBoss: i like the makeup and the hair except for the braid – it looks like it shouldn’t be there. I think if the braid was all around your head it would look better – something like below
Post # 14
Member9564 posts
Buzzing Beekeeper
- amanda1988
- 4 years ago
- Wedding: July 2016
I like it, though I agree with PP that I’d prefer the braid to go over rather than tuck under that bit of hair there.
Post # 15
Member3790 posts
Honey bee
- Charliejeorge
- 4 years ago
- Wedding: November 2019 - City, State
ImTheBoss: Awe crap, I’m so sorry to hear that hun! I absolutely understand, I’ve just gained about 45lbs over the last 2 years and I am really struggling with it. But your dress is so flattering, it makes you waist look so tiny! I hope you do take your Fiance up on a second trial, you’ll find something you love 🙂
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