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Monday, December 26, 2011

Wedding Look Experiment #1

So I thought i'd play around with some makeup and hair looks for the big day (90 days away from today!), just to sorta get an idea of what look I am going for....I definitely want something romantic. :)

I bought this birdcage veil with a huge ivory flower (and comb) at Forever 21 for $6.80 (can you say bargain steal!??), I just curled my hair and sprayed some gel (Tresemme Spray Gel) to give it more texture and makes everything stay in place without making your hair feel "crispy". I just put my hair up in a loose, messy bun, and just applied the veil; pinning the actual veil down with bobby pins so it stayed in place. I actually liked how it came out, the whole vintage glam vibe is definitely classic.

For my makeup (not gonna wear red lipstick on my wedding day, but thought it'd be fun to use Ruby Woo since it was Christmas day after all!), I used:

- MAC Ruby Woo lipstick
- MAC Pro Longwear Foundation in NC35
- MAC Careblend Pressed Powder in Medium Dark
- MAC e/s in Bisque and Bamboo all over the lids
- MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack
- L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara
- Ardell Lashes
- MAC e/s in Chocolate Brown to fill in eyebrows
- Milani Blush in Cherries on Top on cheeks

Ruby Woo looks great on all skin tones (in my opinion), it has a blue undertone that just looks amazing because it doesn't look like a true red on, so it definitely draws attention to the lips. It's really matte/dry, so I apply a tiny coat of Vaseline on my lips before applying to help it go on smoother. 

35 comments:

  1. Very pretty pics and love the red lips.

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  2. love your perfect satin finish skin and lovely red lips...
    picture perfect makeup...grt

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  3. very pretty potential look for your wedding. I love red lips year round but skipping it on your wedding is a smart choice. :)

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  4. OMG you look beautiful! This is a perfect look for you wedding ;]

    mango
    mangotatoes.blogspot.com

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  5. You look beautiful! Ruby Woo is my favorite MAC red. Maybe you can wear it during the reception?

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  6. You are gorgeous, any look you choose will fly!! Just pick one that matches your dress and there will be no question :D

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  7. Nessa, I am so excited for you! It seems just like yesterday when you talked about the proposal! And now, look at you!!! All ready!!! :) Advance Congratulations and Happy Holidays!!!

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  8. Ruby Woo looks amazing on you!!!

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  9. i think red lips and cherry cheeks is too much red for a wedding..

    your veil is lovely

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  10. Holy WOW! You look absolutely STUNNING! You really do look beautiful! Gahhhh you make a beautiful bride lol!

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  11. hi nessa!!! =) the look is stunning and the vei looks so good in you! I love your look!! and any look u do is amazing =).
    Thank you for your comment in my post like one year ago ... I wanted to blog but I stopped doing it and now im re taking again and i just read your comment =) .. thank you thank you and I hope you can come by to my blog too . it will be about all i have in my mind but mainly weight loss and make up sometimes. Anyway, I wish you and excellent day! =) thank you for being such a good blogger!

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  12. your skin is beautiful and flawless

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  13. Gorgeous! You must be getting so excited for your big day!

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  14. You will be such a beautiful bride. Such a pretty look and I love the veil!!

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  15. You have such great skin Vanessa. I think your this is a classic & clean look (minus the red lips; I agree w/ your decision to not wear it on your day). Look forward to see what other looks you come up with!

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  16. looks beautiful

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  17. This is so elegant and gorgeous like totally old hollywood, love that the veil was thrifty!

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  18. Wow, you look really really cute and the makeup is beautiful!

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  19. verry pretty!!!

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  20. Thanx for sharing such nice tips ;-)
    I bookmarked you website

    Regards
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  21. Hey! I'm your new follower! I love this look for your wedding! Can't wait to see what else you come up with. Love your blog so far, I peeked around, it looks really thorough!

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  22. Good luck on your wedding day tomorrow!

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  23. Love it, reminds me of a pin up girl almost.

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  24. This is so beautiful. Love the lippy!

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    E-L xo

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  25. You look more of a doll here! I love your eyes, cheeks, lips.. the whole thing! Very nice! <3

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  26. Hey Vanessa! This Wedding look experiment has really worked. It's simple and so lovely.I wonder what skincare products do you use, your skin is fresh and glowing! Simply Gorgeous!!

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  27. Hey Vanessa!! This Wedding look experiment has really worked. It's simple and so lovely.I wonder what skincare tips do you use, your skin is fresh ang glowing! Simply Gorgeous!!!

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  28. Absolutely stunning. Love it. :)



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  29. i love the eyes!

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