The 'Arms Length' Rule

It never fails to baffle me when I've completed a makeup for a bridal client, and they hold the mirror SO CLOSE to their faces so that the eyes fall on every single pore, fine line, and imperfection they so desperately fear.

I try so hard to explain that no one, absolutely NO ONE, should be looking at you that closely. No one, absolutely NO ONE, will like what they see when they magnify their face like that.

We all have our insecurities, and so therefore will always find ourselves zooming in on that particular feature when seeing our reflection in the mirror. But please, let me suggest when you're looking at your makeup, hold the mirror at an arms length and see your face as a whole. Take in the makeup and finish as a complete look. Because that is what everyone will see when they take in your beauty in its entirety, when you walk down that aisle and are seen for the first time.

That said, I must remind you that makeup artists cannot erase fine lines, wrinkles, pores and skin texture. It can certainly be minimised with a heavy full coverage - however, that is not my style. My speciality is creating beautiful real skin finishes, with soft natural makeup. So in addition to the "arms length" rule, make sure you choose your artist carefully - because a makeup artist like me, may not be the right choice if you're hoping for a full glam look with layer upon layer of base makeup and powder. Or a full glam artist might not be the right way to go, if you're hoping for a natural understated bridal look. My advice? Look at our portfolios and use our images and makeups as your inspiration - because Pinterest offers nothing but overly edited makeups on professional models. Let's keep it real guys!