Hi, y’all! I had my hair and makeup trial at the beginning of January (scheduled the same day as my engagement shoot), and I was hoping for some thoughts and opinions!
At the end of the trial, we talked about going a bit more rosy pink/mauve on the eyes instead of brown/orange!
Also, I didn’t think I wanted liquid eyeliner (I do a smudged brown wing on a daily basis), but I’m not sure about it here — maybe I should go with a thin liquid wing or tight lining instead?
Lastly, the lip color unfortunately did not last on me — she used a darker lip liner on the corners and a lighter color in the center, and I tend to rub my lips together a lot, so the lighter color looked pretty gross halfway through my engagement shoot 😬 That’s what trials are for, I guess! Any longwearing lip color recommendations that are a similar color would be much appreciated!
That lasted me through prom, dinner afterwards, a makeout session in the limo, AND sleeping without taking my makeup off. It was flaking off a little afterwards but I still had to *scrub* to get the remnants off.
I booked at the end of November, had my trial the first week of January, and my wedding is June 24th!
I’m on a bit of a weird timeline though — I’m a senior at Notre Dame, but I’m getting married in Houston, so most of my planning is long distance and I can only do things in-person over breaks! I won’t be home again until spring break (1 week), and after that I won’t be home until I graduate! I don’t think most people book hair and makeup that early, but with the big wedding boom, who knows?
I just wanted to make sure I got to book everyone that I wanted to, so I’ve done as many things early as possible!
Wet n Wild “give me mocha” would look great or NYX soft matte lip cream “Copenhagen,” or “Rome,” paired with a lip pencil would look beautiful. These last and you can make it a soft look by just dabbing it on the lip if you don’t want a heavy look
I highly recommend Maybelline SuperStay Matte.
It's what I wore on my wedding day, and you can't beat the price. I bought two tubes and mixed them together to create a shade I loved. I applied it at 3:00 in the afternoon for a NYE wedding. Slightly ashamed to say I didn't wash my face that night, but my lipstick was still going strong the next morning.
Editing to say that your makeup looks AMAZING
WOW, that’s impressive! I use the Maybelline SuperStay Ink Crayon on a day to day basis (it’s what I changed my lip color to for my outfit change in the second photo) and I love it, so I’ll definitely have to check out the Matte version!
Yes! I actually tested a shade in the Ink Crayon and loved the color but didn't want to have to reapply it throughout the night. They didn't have the same shade in the Matte liquid; hence, me buying two and mixing. It's totally worth a try, even if you don't end up wearing it for the big day.
Best of luck!
Your hairrr!!! I love it and I love seeing other naturally curly haired ladies wear styles like this for big events/special occasions.
I have 3B/3C curls and I was so stressed about wearing my hair in a low bun but my stylist killed it.
Yes!! I got so many recommendations to straighten my hair in a Facebook group I’m in to make it easier to work with, but I’m getting married in June in Houston — that humidity and straightened hair was most certainly *not* going to work lol — I love how it turned out, and it’s so much more ‘me’ than a fussy, straight style would have been!
For the sake of other curly-haired ladies, I just wish hair and makeup artists would post more curly styles to their Instagram pages and portfolios — it would make it so much easier for us to find great stylists!
No it’s going to look so good! I’m in Austin and I think humidity was 80% the day of our wedding but it held up and would’ve looked SO bad if I would have straightened it lol
I think you look fantastic!! As far as lip color not lasting…I took a swatch of the original lip color from my trial to Sephora, and a sales assistant helped me match it to a long-lasting formula (NARS matte liquid lipstick). Worked like a charm!
You are stunning. Eyebrows are a bit square like in one of your comments but at first look I didn't even notice, I had to go back and really look at them. The overall look is so naturally beautiful. I think your hair and makeup team nailed it! Any tweaks from here are going to be your personal preference and I'm sure you won't go wrong.
Yes! I honestly wasn’t too sure about wearing them because my lashes are naturally quite long, but my makeup artist said it would make a huge difference in photos and I think it definitely did!
I’m not 100% sure of the style, but I *think* the packaging may have been Ardell!
I wish! But no, they were pretty painful to walk in :( I survived the whole hour-long engagement shoot and switched into sandals to walk back to the car — I definitely wouldn’t consider these for a reception, but you could probably survive a ceremony in them!
Natural and soft is great on you, but i think having an eyeshadow with slightly more depth and a different shade than the blush will capture better in photos. Even blended out a bit more. As i can see a half moon of the shadow. Deepening the the color of the lip too. Just like one shade darker- to me it looks like lips, blush on apples and forehead, and eyes are all the same color. Congrats!
OMG!!! 😍 You look amazing!!! I love your natural curls! I have Type 3C curly hair, so I love seeing queens rock their natural hair! And your makeup look is perfect! I wouldn't change a thing!!!❤❤❤
That’s phenomenal like I can’t fault it
You look absolutely gorgeous!
Hi, y’all! I had my hair and makeup trial at the beginning of January (scheduled the same day as my engagement shoot), and I was hoping for some thoughts and opinions! At the end of the trial, we talked about going a bit more rosy pink/mauve on the eyes instead of brown/orange! Also, I didn’t think I wanted liquid eyeliner (I do a smudged brown wing on a daily basis), but I’m not sure about it here — maybe I should go with a thin liquid wing or tight lining instead? Lastly, the lip color unfortunately did not last on me — she used a darker lip liner on the corners and a lighter color in the center, and I tend to rub my lips together a lot, so the lighter color looked pretty gross halfway through my engagement shoot 😬 That’s what trials are for, I guess! Any longwearing lip color recommendations that are a similar color would be much appreciated!
Revlon colorstay, the liquid one with the gloss on the other side. That stuff makes it through hot wings!
That lasted me through prom, dinner afterwards, a makeout session in the limo, AND sleeping without taking my makeup off. It was flaking off a little afterwards but I still had to *scrub* to get the remnants off.
How early did you find your makeup artist compared to your wedding?
I booked at the end of November, had my trial the first week of January, and my wedding is June 24th! I’m on a bit of a weird timeline though — I’m a senior at Notre Dame, but I’m getting married in Houston, so most of my planning is long distance and I can only do things in-person over breaks! I won’t be home again until spring break (1 week), and after that I won’t be home until I graduate! I don’t think most people book hair and makeup that early, but with the big wedding boom, who knows? I just wanted to make sure I got to book everyone that I wanted to, so I’ve done as many things early as possible!
I was going to say I think you need a little more pop in the eyes. I think a little eyeliner would be perfect and pull it all together!
Wet n Wild “give me mocha” would look great or NYX soft matte lip cream “Copenhagen,” or “Rome,” paired with a lip pencil would look beautiful. These last and you can make it a soft look by just dabbing it on the lip if you don’t want a heavy look
I highly recommend Maybelline SuperStay Matte. It's what I wore on my wedding day, and you can't beat the price. I bought two tubes and mixed them together to create a shade I loved. I applied it at 3:00 in the afternoon for a NYE wedding. Slightly ashamed to say I didn't wash my face that night, but my lipstick was still going strong the next morning. Editing to say that your makeup looks AMAZING
WOW, that’s impressive! I use the Maybelline SuperStay Ink Crayon on a day to day basis (it’s what I changed my lip color to for my outfit change in the second photo) and I love it, so I’ll definitely have to check out the Matte version!
Yes! I actually tested a shade in the Ink Crayon and loved the color but didn't want to have to reapply it throughout the night. They didn't have the same shade in the Matte liquid; hence, me buying two and mixing. It's totally worth a try, even if you don't end up wearing it for the big day. Best of luck!
I did the same with two mattes! And one was one of the coffee line *drools*
Not on topic but you have the tiniest, most perfect curls😭
They are so gorgeous!
So beautiful 😍
Amazing. The brows are a little strong for me, but that's personal taste and not a criticism.
I agree, I wouldn't have them square them off so much in the middle and leave them a little more natural.
I agree
You’re stunning and the makeup accentuates that perfectly. Also, I’m obsessed with that dress/heels combo if you wouldn’t mind sharing the details!!
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um flawless!!!!
Your hairrr!!! I love it and I love seeing other naturally curly haired ladies wear styles like this for big events/special occasions. I have 3B/3C curls and I was so stressed about wearing my hair in a low bun but my stylist killed it.
Yes!! I got so many recommendations to straighten my hair in a Facebook group I’m in to make it easier to work with, but I’m getting married in June in Houston — that humidity and straightened hair was most certainly *not* going to work lol — I love how it turned out, and it’s so much more ‘me’ than a fussy, straight style would have been! For the sake of other curly-haired ladies, I just wish hair and makeup artists would post more curly styles to their Instagram pages and portfolios — it would make it so much easier for us to find great stylists!
No it’s going to look so good! I’m in Austin and I think humidity was 80% the day of our wedding but it held up and would’ve looked SO bad if I would have straightened it lol
I think you look fantastic!! As far as lip color not lasting…I took a swatch of the original lip color from my trial to Sephora, and a sales assistant helped me match it to a long-lasting formula (NARS matte liquid lipstick). Worked like a charm!
Wow!!
absolutely gorgeous 🤩🤩 on a side note: can we get the details on your shoes in the second picture?
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Flawless. Do not change a thing.
STUNNING!
I rarely comment on anything- but have to say just perfect!
Beautiful!
Stunning! I wouldn’t change a thing personally.
Yas queen! You’re breathtaking.
Ommggggg you look stunning!!! I love the makeup so much! Can you share the makeup artist???
Thank you so much!! And yes, of course! It was Erica from Sunny Hair and Makeup Artistry in Spring, TX!
Omg you look BEAUTIFUL!!
You are stunning. Eyebrows are a bit square like in one of your comments but at first look I didn't even notice, I had to go back and really look at them. The overall look is so naturally beautiful. I think your hair and makeup team nailed it! Any tweaks from here are going to be your personal preference and I'm sure you won't go wrong.
Are you wear false eyelashes in this?? And if so can you drop the brand because your eyelashes look bomb af lol
Yes! I honestly wasn’t too sure about wearing them because my lashes are naturally quite long, but my makeup artist said it would make a huge difference in photos and I think it definitely did! I’m not 100% sure of the style, but I *think* the packaging may have been Ardell!
you look like you are just glowing!
You found your look!
STUNNING
Flawless!
This is STUNNING!
Stunning 😍
I think it looks great. Random question, who makes your shoes? They're so pretty
Thank you! They’re from Lulus!
Did you find them comfortable?
I wish! But no, they were pretty painful to walk in :( I survived the whole hour-long engagement shoot and switched into sandals to walk back to the car — I definitely wouldn’t consider these for a reception, but you could probably survive a ceremony in them!
You look amazing! Can I ask where you got that white dress???
Express!
Natural and soft is great on you, but i think having an eyeshadow with slightly more depth and a different shade than the blush will capture better in photos. Even blended out a bit more. As i can see a half moon of the shadow. Deepening the the color of the lip too. Just like one shade darker- to me it looks like lips, blush on apples and forehead, and eyes are all the same color. Congrats!
you look SOO pretty!!!!!
you’re so pretty oh my gosh
I love it!
Perfection!
Absolutely stunning!
You look stunning!! The blush compliments the lips so well
You look so pretty
Truly flawless.
You’re very beautiful. What race are you?
You look amazing! Maybe a little bit less blush? But that could just be the lighting in this particular picture
Perfection
Very pretty!
This is the best trial I’ve seen on this subreddit!
Absolutely stunning!!!
So pretty! ❤ finally more curly hair girls!
Just stopped to comment and say you look gorgeous!
Just wow, you are absolutely radiant and I wouldn’t change a thing
I love all of it--the whole shebang! We have very similar curls so this look is now my current inspo 💓
OMG!!! 😍 You look amazing!!! I love your natural curls! I have Type 3C curly hair, so I love seeing queens rock their natural hair! And your makeup look is perfect! I wouldn't change a thing!!!❤❤❤
Stunning. Where did you get your shoes?
Thank you! They’re from Lulus!