I’m in shell shock from the price quotes I’ve gotten from hair and makeup people. Seriously? Up to $175 for hair alone? The same for makeup? Kill. me. now.
I recently had a consultation with less insanely priced, (but still more than I budget for) hair/makeup artist. I was referred to him through my benevolent bride friend, after I saw how incredibly glowing and lovely she looked in her photos. He seems great – I really like his energy. However, I’m just not sure I can rationalize the cost…. but I can’t do it on my own, either.
I’m not much of a make-up person. On a daily basis I wear sunscreen and lip gloss. Sometimes I wear mascara and blush gel too… but that’s about as far as it goes. Oftentimes, when I get makeup professionally done, it feels cakey and matte. It might look great on film, but in person, its 3 layers deep. I don’t want that for my wedding. I want to have a radiant, dewy look that looks great both on film and in person. More like I just had an invigorating romp – all flushed and natural. Is it possible?
In a hunt for inspiration, I turned to celebs with similar complexions as mine (read: vampiric). Here’s what I came up with:
Ah, Kate, you are ethereal. And, Cate, your sassy freshness is inspiring! Love the hair, too!
Rory er, Alexis, how sweet! And Claire, even with a touch of the crazy-eye, you still look clean and fresh.
Elisha, you are nearly perfect in your berry lovely glow!
What do you think? Which is your favorite?
I’m still a little lost on the hair…. I feel like maybe a wavy bob might be fun…
Less crazy than her, though.
Or sleek and smooth a la Katie Holmes
And this is a terrible picture, but I loved Miranda‘s hair at her wedding. Piece-y and slightly wavy.
Hair is way harder for me to figure out. My bangs are still new and I’m not really sure how to use them… or if I’ll keep them. My hair is thinnish and given to scraggles. I want something I don’t have to worry about all night, but something that feels special and will hold up to dancing. I know what I’m wearing in it, I just don’t know about the style. The stylist seemed to think with my dress and “bohemian rockstar” style aspirations, the Cate Blanchett hairstyle and makeup would suit me best. What do you think?