9.09.2008

Make me purty

Recently, I had a consultation with a hair/makeup artist. I was referred to him through my benevolent bride friend, Kerri, after I saw how incredibly glowing and lovely she looked in her photos.

I'm not much of a make-up person. On a daily basis I wear sunscreen and lip gloss. Sometimes I wear mascara and blush gel too... but that's about as far as it goes. Oftentimes, when I get makeup professionally done, it feels cakey and matte. It might look great on film, but in person, its 3 layers deep. I don't want that for my wedding. I want to have a radiant, dewy look that looks great both on film and in person. More like I just had an invigorating romp - all flushed and natural. Is it possible?

In a hunt for inspiration, I turned to celebs with similar complexions as mine (read: vampiric). Here's what I came up with:


Ah, Kate, you are ethereal. And, Cate, your sassy freshness is inspiring! Love the hair, too!


Rory er, Alexis, how sweet! And Claire, even with a touch of the crazy-eye, you still look clean and fresh.

Elisha, you are nearly perfect in your berry lovely glow!

What do you think? Which is your favorite?

I'm still a little lost on the hair.... I'm not talented enough to style my own hair, but I have to say I'm blown away by some people's price lists for styling! I understand paying $175 for an elaborate updo... but for someone like me with shorter hair... it just feels excessive.

I feel like maybe a wavy bob might be fun...

Less crazy than her, though.


And this is a terrible picture, but I loved Miranda's hair at her wedding. Piece-y and slightly wavy.

Hair is way harder for me to figure out. Mine is thinnish and given to scraggles. I recently got "the perfect haircut" but I fear having it consistent for 6 more months is impossible. I want something I don't have to worry about all night, but something that feels special and will hold up to dancing. I know what I'm wearing in it, I just don't know about the style. I'm leaning toward some simple waves and sideswept bangs... that shouldn't be too hard, should it?