It is with great pride and distinct pleasure that I present this months guest blogger. Absolutely one of the best Professional Makeup Artists in the greater Saint Louis area... oh hell, I'll say it, then entire Midwest. She has worked with the likes of VH1 "Behind The Music", Money Magazine, Sports Illustrated, and Pfizer... by my account, she has the sex drugs and rock n roll scene covered in these parts. Why should would want to go slumming in a crazy photographer's blogsite is beyond me. PLEASE keep your eyes pealed for her this summer as she will be working yet another VH1 behind the scenes look at "NELLY" airing in 2011 (can I get a whoop whoop)... Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you D'Shannon (layin down the hotness) Llewellyn!!! Thank you so much for taking this time to share with our brides (and families) about your tips to winning on your big day... Nobody says Charlie Sheen is going to be the only winner left in the end. Except him.
Mirage and Makeup
By
www. dMakeupArtist.com
So you’ve chosen a phenomenal photographer. You have locked in the date, and can’t wait for the first step…engagement photos. Imagine you and your sweety just like the first time you fell in love holding hands, laughing, kissing. These are just the first of many images that you will share with generations of your future family. Yes, the cake will be devoured, the music will end, and the flowers, food and decorations will all be gone. Nothing left but the moments captured forever on film.
So what can you do to look your absolute best for photos….possibly the biggest and most important investment in your wedding day? Wow! The pressure! Dress check. Jewelry check. Shoes check. Let’s not forget that your face is the most important feature of this day, and it will be captured for all time. Here is the priority checklist for the star of the show, the princess of the day, the beautiful Bride!
1. Choose a makeup artist that will rock your world and leave you staring in the mirror. Someone who will add as much to your day personally as artistically.
2. Consider a more natural look for your engagement photos and a more formal look for the wedding. But both days make sure to be true to you!
3. Do consider false eyelashes. They add a lot to your look and don’t have to be at all obvious. For the natural beauty a few individual lashes strategically placed keeps you looking bright eyed all day.
4. Don’t over tan! Yes a slight glow is an asset to your overall appearance, but you will regret the dreaded Oompa Loompa look for certain.
5. Consider having your artist stay for the day if you are in peak season. Weather, emotions, emergencies, etc. can occur and having a beauty pro on hand all day can be a life saver.
6. Get plenty of sleep and visit your sauna as often as possible. The top two things you can do for AMAZING skin. Don’t have access to a sauna…do a bath with ONLY salt in the water. Keep the room and water hot enough to cause your forehead to sweat and keep it up for at least 20 minutes. Try this a few times a week for glowing skin and countless benefits.
7. Find an independent beauty pro to give you a skin analysis and personalized regimen. Get a daily routine down as early as possible.
8. Use Crest Strips or get professional teeth whitening. That smile is your number one accessory.
9. Exfoliate and moisturize all over… don’t forget your hands. Moisturizing at night works with your body’s natural repair process.
10. Don’t stress out. Glowing skin and bright eyes are the result of limiting stress and getting enough rest.
11. Do not wax your eyebrows the day before your wedding. This will cause a problem for makeup to adhere evenly and leave you with an uneven appearance. Do this at minimum a few days before the event or more if you can.
Bonus Tip: Consider having your makeup artist discretely conceal blemishes or dark circles on your dashing groom. After all, why look your absolute best and leave your groom looking anything less than perfect. Share these tips with him to get the absolute max out of your investment in Mirage Photo!
By
www. dMakeupArtist.com
So you’ve chosen a phenomenal photographer. You have locked in the date, and can’t wait for the first step…engagement photos. Imagine you and your sweety just like the first time you fell in love holding hands, laughing, kissing. These are just the first of many images that you will share with generations of your future family. Yes, the cake will be devoured, the music will end, and the flowers, food and decorations will all be gone. Nothing left but the moments captured forever on film.
So what can you do to look your absolute best for photos….possibly the biggest and most important investment in your wedding day? Wow! The pressure! Dress check. Jewelry check. Shoes check. Let’s not forget that your face is the most important feature of this day, and it will be captured for all time. Here is the priority checklist for the star of the show, the princess of the day, the beautiful Bride!
1. Choose a makeup artist that will rock your world and leave you staring in the mirror. Someone who will add as much to your day personally as artistically.
2. Consider a more natural look for your engagement photos and a more formal look for the wedding. But both days make sure to be true to you!
3. Do consider false eyelashes. They add a lot to your look and don’t have to be at all obvious. For the natural beauty a few individual lashes strategically placed keeps you looking bright eyed all day.
4. Don’t over tan! Yes a slight glow is an asset to your overall appearance, but you will regret the dreaded Oompa Loompa look for certain.
5. Consider having your artist stay for the day if you are in peak season. Weather, emotions, emergencies, etc. can occur and having a beauty pro on hand all day can be a life saver.
6. Get plenty of sleep and visit your sauna as often as possible. The top two things you can do for AMAZING skin. Don’t have access to a sauna…do a bath with ONLY salt in the water. Keep the room and water hot enough to cause your forehead to sweat and keep it up for at least 20 minutes. Try this a few times a week for glowing skin and countless benefits.
7. Find an independent beauty pro to give you a skin analysis and personalized regimen. Get a daily routine down as early as possible.
8. Use Crest Strips or get professional teeth whitening. That smile is your number one accessory.
9. Exfoliate and moisturize all over… don’t forget your hands. Moisturizing at night works with your body’s natural repair process.
10. Don’t stress out. Glowing skin and bright eyes are the result of limiting stress and getting enough rest.
11. Do not wax your eyebrows the day before your wedding. This will cause a problem for makeup to adhere evenly and leave you with an uneven appearance. Do this at minimum a few days before the event or more if you can.
Bonus Tip: Consider having your makeup artist discretely conceal blemishes or dark circles on your dashing groom. After all, why look your absolute best and leave your groom looking anything less than perfect. Share these tips with him to get the absolute max out of your investment in Mirage Photo!
**Thank you D' Shannon. I could not agree with you more. In fact, I will take it one step further, by NOT having D' Shannon working with you, you are greatly increasing the odds of not looking like the dream you have envisioned since being a child (minus the blue eye shadow, of course). You owe it to your self to complete the package. Just as I don't feel comfortable telling a potential client that Uncle Joe might get some great shots during your wedding day, I cannot, in good faith, tell a bride, Aunt Bessie is going to do a great job on your makeup and I am sure she will make that big GIANT ZIT look wonderful. When I know it will turn out looking like a crusty version of the leaning tower of Pisa.
The state of hotness that D'Shannon can get you into is literally priceless. You want to be confident on your wedding day and know in your mind.... "oh yeah, I'm hot." Call D at 314-537-5813. You can see more of her portfolio at http://www.dmakeupartist.com/.
A Special, special thank you to D' Shannon for going out of her way to help us out. I personally jump at the chance to work with her whenever the situation come up, regardless of the client, I know if they are with D then their good enough for me.
D'Shannon Rae Llewellyn, Professional Commercial Makeup Artist
See D's work on VH1: Behind the Music: Nelly airing 2011!
