Last of the Summer Brides

How fresh and elegant is this makeup? Subtle but defined. Perfect for a morning bride.
Complemented with classic pearls, this look oozes sophistication. And the best bit? She did it herself.

There's something just so doable about this face. It's fuss free and really allows the natural beauty of this bride to shine through whilst being altogether camera friendly. I know there's been an increase in do it yourself makeup since the Duchess of Cambridge reportedly did her own face on her big day, and just as she kept her face in line with her signature style, so too has this bride. In the last few years I've definitely seen an increase of 'signature faces' which is when the bride wears the same makeup she usually wears with just a touch more attention. As for me, I wear makeup every day and I'm always styling new looks, so I probably would have a makeup artists on hand to make me look my best, but its nice knowing that I could do my makeup if I wanted to and still look beautiful. Because after all, that's what we want, isn't it? To look our best. 

These beauty heroes are on double duty and the best thing about good makeup is that after your big event, you can keep creating you look over and over again. I think there's something so nice about wearing your wedding day lipstick long after the event and this Daniel Sandler one is a real soft touch. Lovely. 

Let's meet the beauty bag essentials that made this look happen.

DHC Velvet Skin Coat
Stila Illuminating Liquid Foundation 30ml
Stila One Step Complexion Brush

All-Day Luminous Powder Foundation/0.42 oz.
Benefit Box O' Powder - CORALista
Benefit Brow Zings - Dark
Bronzing Duo SPF 15 Mineral Powder Compact 02 medium
Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner 0.28g
Daniel Sandler Luxury Matte Lipstick in Nouveau
Autograph Amplified Lashes Volumising Mascara 10ml
Eylure Volume No.100 Eyelashes
14k Gold Cultured Freshwater Pearl Necklace, Earring & Bracelet Set
LOLA Nail Polish 11ml Double Wear Eye Shadow Base
Eye Quartet Mineral Palette
Avon Make-up Setting Spray

I remember when fake eyelashes were the last thing a bride would thing of wearing, whereas nowadays they're so common I see them daily (although I do admit I have never taken to them myself). I love DHC as a primer, it really creates a perfect surface for your foundation without feeling too slick or gluey.

I never tire of exploring the tools behind pretty faces, I feel a makeover coming on...