Slide Show: Makeup Forever
SLIDESHOW Seattle makeup artists share some of their favorite editorial and real-world wedding looks. Here, makeup artist Shannon Mercil and hair stylist Karen Vogt, both of I Love Blush, get to work.
This Seattle bride’s makeup was created by I Love Blush artist Alysha Abrams; hair by I Love Blush’s Allie LIvengood. I Love Blush’s head blusher, Shannon Mercil reveals her favorite wedding day look for 2011: "The almost Victorian-era look; natural fresh eyes, soft rosy cheeks, and a gently stained natural lip (in various shades from pink and peach to berry). This look is definitely made more modern with a slight glow to the cheek and an emphasis on lashes. When it comes to false lashes I prefer the individuals as they are build-able can be applied just to the edges for a slight flare or built up to create a more ‘doe’ eyed look.
Makeup for this Seattle bride was created by I Love Blush’s Shannon Mercil. Says Mercil, "In the era of modern and (extremely) unforgiving hi-definition videography and photography, hiring a professional makeup artist is an almost essential wedding day investment. Since not every bride has ‘Kate’ perfect skin. airbrushing is a great skill our professionals and many other makeup artists use to take the illusion of flawless skin to a whole new level."
A perfectly blushing Seattle bride; makeup by I Love Blush’s Shannon Mercil. If you’re in a pinch, Mercil says, "For help purchasing great makeup products for your big day visit Alyx Bisler (by appointment only) at the downtown Sephora. He is the store’s personal shopper and can help you with all your wedding day cosmetic needs. He Rocks!."
Hair and makeup artist Lindsey Watkins at work on a client. "For brides my favorite eye shape is the classic winged eyeliner at the lash line," says Watkins. "It’s versatile, meaning a bride can choose a very thin line with or short wing, or she can go bold with a thicker line and longer wing to evoke a mod look. If you really look at your eye shape and where to kick the wing up and how long to make it this eyeliner technique flatters all brides. This type of eyeliner is also great for camouflaging false lashes,"
Hair and makeup artist Lindsey Watkins created this wedding-day look. She has these tips for those that want to do their own makeup for the grand event: "I would highly recommend investing most in foundation and a brush with which to apply it. Really take the time to get some samples or buy a few kinds and see how they hold up during the course of an 18 hour day. Brides need to get a lot of mileage out of their makeup on their big day and their skin is the one thing that needs to look most natural and flawless. If you have oily skin consider a powder or silicone based foundation; if you have dry or mature skin consider a more hydrating liquid foundation. I recommend color matching foundations outside in sunlight because that is the most unforgiving light, and always apply with a brush, never your hands or a sponge."
Lindsey Watkins, the makeup artist responsible for this very pretty face, on how and where to shop for makeup. "Hands down, my favorite place to buy makeup is the MAC (Makeup Art Cosmetics) store at University Village. All the artists there know their products and if you really talk to them about your skin and your skills they can be a wealth of knowledge. U Village gets a little busy on the weekends, so I recommend an early morning weekday visit if you can manage that. Candice is one of my favorite gals there, she’s got a great attitude and is passionate about makeup, that goes a long way in my book."
Makeup artist Jenny Bowker helped make this bride extra happy. "Be sure that your foundation is your perfect shade and that it not only looks good in person but also in photos," says the makeup artist. "Try Makeup Forever HD Foundation, it is designed to give you an airbrushed effect at all times. Be sure to also give yourself a healthy dose of blush, which can get washed out in photos. NARS Deep Throat gives every skin tone a soft romantic glow that still has a punch."
Wedding day makeup by Jenny Bowker. When it comes to makeup shopping, Bowker recommends "Marina at Barney’s; she’s incredibly talented and truly helpful, no matter what you are looking for."
Another wedding-day look by Jenny Bowker. Says the Seattle makeup artist: "This summer my favorite look for brides is a softly smokey chocolate eye, glowing peach cheeks, and a soft coral or apricot gloss on the lips."
Hair and makeup artist Erin Skipley created this look for an editorial shoot for Junebug Weddings. Says the good-looks guru, "Don’t forget the eyelash curler and use a waterproof mascara in the blackest black! If you’re not skilled in eyelash application, consider doing eyelash extensions to increase the length and volume of your lashes."
Another editorial wedding look created by hair and makeup artist Erin Skipley. Some free advice from Skipley: "Considering how much is spent on hiring the best photographer, it’s best to hire a professional makeup artist who’s invested thousands of dollars in building a kit. They know what works on camera and what doesn’t."
Makeup pro Jenny Verador, the artist behind this bride’s stunning but natural look, says, "I love making the skin look flawless. The key to this is blend, blend, blend! I use either a foundation sponge or a foundation brush to blend the foundation into the skin."
A gorgeous Seattle bride; makeup by Jenny Verador.
Jenny Verador worked with this bride on her wedding day. "If you’re thinking about doing your own makeup," says the artist, "I recommend picking up a good foundation like Laura Mercier’s from the downtown Seattle counter."
Says Suresh, the makeup artist who created this editorial bridal look, "I love a delicate smokey lash line—so chic, beautiful and timeless."
Another view of that delicately smokey eye by Suresh; he recommends that you see Micah at the La Prairie counter at the downtown Nordstrom if you’re shopping for beauty products.
