Single Girl’s Guide to the Elevated Classics of Wedding Guest Beauty
PHOTO: Pinterest.
Wedding #1 of 5 is coming up this weekend (and I’m riding solo for this one). I’m counting down to the moment I get off the plane in San Francisco and reunite with my high school friends as we celebrate the first of us getting hitched. My dress is on the way, and my dancing shoes are packed. My friend is a professional photographer so aside from the 8 hours of sleep and the vitamins I plan to take, I’m taking my make-up game to the next level in anticipation of the photo booth and Instagram feed they’re projecting in real-time at the reception.
I’m all about elevated classics, so I found great tips from some of our favorite blogs that allow me to stay just within my comfort zone but up the glam game for this special occasion.
PHOTO: Makeup & Beauty Blog.
Picture-Perfect Foundation
After bare skin prep, applying foundation is the most important way to ensure you stay looking fresh from “I Do” to the last dance. Get the ultimate step-by-step on how to apply liquid foundation from Makeup & Beauty Blog.
My Products: Chanel Perfection Lumière Long-Wear Flawless Fluid Makeup, Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Illuminating, Sephora Pro Foundation Brush
PHOTO: Danish Streets.
The Importance of Contouring
In make-up for the everyday, it’s hard to really see the difference when you don’t contour but it’s very apparent in pictures. This image from Danish Streets gives a great visual of where to use high and low lights, but get a more in-depth how-to from Beauty Banter here.
My Products: Benefit Watt’s Up!, Smashbox Fusion Soft Lights
PHOTO: The Beauty Department.
Easy on the Eyes
Eye makeup may be the most difficult thing to master, but the Beauty Department breaks it down in painless images. Consider this tutorial eye shadow for dummies.
My Products: Stila In the Light Eye Shadow Palette, Laura Mercier Kohl Eye Pencil, Tarte EmphasEYES Inner Rim Brightener, Too Faced Better Than False Lashes, Sephora Natural Resources Everyday eye brush set
PHOTO: Byrdie.
Blushing Bride Wedding Guest
I’m much more of a bronzer girl, but weddings call for more romantic rouge. Blush can be intimidating for fear of ending up with too much and looking clownish, but Byrdie’s guide is fool-proof.
My Products: NARS Blush, Sephora Classic Angled Brush
PHOTO: Keiko Lynn.
Classic Red Lip
Ever since I found my red last fall, I accept any excuse to wear it. It’s the easiest way to look put-together and ready to take on the world… And when you’re going stag at a wedding, you’ll want that extra boost of confidence. Here’s Keiko Lynn’s tips for red lip prep and finish.
My Products: Marc Jacobs Lip Lock Moisture Balm, NARS Lipliner Pencil, NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil
PHOTO: Cupcakes and Cashmere.
Breezy Finish
With my extremely layered hair, my finish rarely looks beachy. But I found this tutorial on Cupcakes and Cashmere helpful when I wanted to master more “effortless” waves.
My Products: Sebastian Professional Potion 9, Bumble & bumble Surf Spray
PHOTO: Who What Wear.
You’re Never Fully Dressed…
Now for the most important part: model secrets to looking your best in photos. Here are Cate Underwood’s expert tips on Who What Wear.
Don’t forget to pack floss, blotting papers, concealer and lipstick for post-cocktail touch-ups!
Catherine Abalos is founder and editor of The Single Diaries.
