Bridal Makeup Trends 2008

Your makeup plays an important role in complimenting your features, dress and accessories.

Back To Basics

Everything starts with a flawless complexion. For longer lasting foundation, use a primer. The Daniel Sandler Retexturising Face Primer (£13.50) is perfect. For an natural look, I prefer a light, dewy foundation such as the Daniel Sandler Mineral Tint (£20), applied with a foundation brush. Concealer is essential to cover imperfections, along with a light dusting of a loose powder, to set the perfect base.

It is important that your makeup compliments the look and theme of your wedding dress-what wedding dresses and makeup will we be wearing in 2008?

Glomourous Fashions Of The 50's

At the 2008 fashion shows, designers such as Pronovias graced brides with the elegance and refinement inherited from the great designers of the 1940's and 1950's. Gowns have dress and coat combinations and details such as bows, belts and vintage inspired fabrics.

The Makeup-Glamourous

Flawless complexion-follow the 'back to basics'
Muted brown/cream eyeshadows-lighter colours on the lid, darker in the contour area blend well
Liquid eyeliner-if your confident or a pencil for a soft focus finish
Big lashes-curl your lashes and apply several coats of mascara
Bold lip colour-use a lipliner to avoid your lipstick bleeding,matt colours work well with this look

21st Century Princesses

'21st Century Princess' was also a strong theme at Pronovias- voluminous organza, taffeta and tulle skirts were combined with sweatheart necklines and figure skimming bodices.

The Makeup-Modern Bride

Stronger eye colours compliment this look- blue, pink and purple (don't pick colours that are too bright)
Line the lashes with a darker shade such as charcoal
Pinky nude lips and cheeks balance the look
A perfect foundation