Fusion Beauty Blog by Product Expert Heather Boswell

I hope you enjoyed my Wedding Day Myth Series, and if I somehow helped any of you for your special day, then it was truly worth the effort. Here is one final wedding day tip:  I would recommend to every bride to hire a professional makeup artist. We spend so much time, effort and money on everything else and WHAT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOUR FACE? REALLY?! Have a consultation beforehand so you know what to expect and then relax on your wedding day, knowing that you and all your attendants will look fresh, flawless and fabulous!

Congratulations and enjoy!

WEDDING DAY MAKEUP MYTH #4

Myth : Your attendants’ makeup should all be the same.

I know, does anyone still believe this? Let everyone be themselves and try to avoid the matchy-matchy look. That's the blue dress = blue eyeshadow. Pink dress = pink lips, blusher and shadow. Instead avoid colorful makeup and go for neutral shades on eyes and if your attendants are in red, unless they usually wear a red lip color go with a nice nude on the lips. It works beautifully with red. I really like LipFusion in Bare to compliment red or bright colored dresses. Do have the intensity of the makeup consistent. That means everyone, including the bride should have a similar intensity of makeup so one person doesn't stand out in photos as having on way more (or less) than the others.

WEDDING DAY MAKEUP MYTH #3

MYTH: "I want my wedding look to be really cutting edge and stylish".

All I can say is BE CAREFUL ! If you don't think that the hot look that is in now won't go out of style, just take a look at a wedding magazine from 10-15 years ago. This is a tough trap to avoid and I have to admit, I am an example of how true this can be. I suppose because I was so immersed in the beauty and fashion industry, I felt compelled to be the "stylish bride". Unfortunately that dates your photos very quickly. Although my husband and I look very cute and happy in our 1992 wedding pix, my HUGE hair, doorknockers earrings and deep brown faux glow are a source of much laughter now. Avoid looking too trendy. Think timeless, classic, subtle elegance and you can't go wrong. Go for a subtle faux glow that gives your skin an authentic luminosity and enhance it with subtle shimmer. I LOVE SkinFusion Minerals in Radiance on cheekbones, brows, shoulders, back and decollete for soft shimmering skin. Now that is an accessory that never goes out of style.

Tomorrow will be the final chapter in this series, and I will be discussing your attendants’ makeup.

WEDDING DAY MAKEUP MYTH #2

MYTH : You should wear lipstick that you don't have to touch up on your wedding day.

Okay you know what I am talking about. That stuff that doesn't budge and looks (and feels) like duct tape on your lips. Are you kidding me? First of all who wants to kiss lips that have lipstick on them from 10 hours ago?? Ick! A soft sheer color that feels comfortable, plumps the lips and says "hurry up and kiss me" is the look you are going for. And I have always had a bit of a hard time with this makeup that stays on forever deal. What's wrong with touching up your lip gloss? I enjoy applying my color shine. To me it is one of life's little pleasures. You feel refreshed, pretty and ready to celebrate. So make sure everyone has their lip color with them for the day and go ahead...re-apply!

My friend Emily is giving Beach Baby Bling to all her attendants and wearing it herself on her wedding day and I think that is one of the cutest ideas I have heard in a long time. The crystal wand is so beautiful for a wedding day and the color is a perfect pink for any bride.

Stay tuned. Tomorrow I’ll help you avoid falling into the “trend trap.”

WEDDING DAY MAKEUPS MYTHS

‘Tis the season to get hitched and I have met and received letters from so many brides asking about wedding day makeup. I have also heard many of the myths that for some weird reason are STILL circulating in the bridal circles and I hope to banish them for good with a few great wedding day makeup tips.

I have done makeup for my share of brides over the years. I actually would guesstimate that I've worked with thousands of brides so I've seen it all!! What I have learned as a makeup artist is that your makeup, not your dress, is the most important thing on your wedding day. Seriously! We're talking about your FACE ladies. It doesn't matter how gorgeous the dress is, if the makeup is a mess, trust me, nobody will remember the dress.

Wedding Day Myth #1 :You have to wear more makeup on your wedding day for pictures!

So totally false! More is not the proper word here. I would say "carefully applied" is more accurate. Choose a beautiful sheers foundation that lets your natural complexion show through and that illuminates your skin. You don't want to look like you are wearing caked on stage makeup. Yuck! Do use a mineral powder and powder blusher/bronzer as opposed to creams that will melt. You don't want to look shiny. Apply blusher/bronzer softly to apples of cheeks and across the nose to give you that innocent flush of color.

Also... REALLY IMPORTANT....Don't dramatically change your look on your wedding day!  I can't emphasize this enough. Your fiancé, your friends and family and YOU are used to seeing yourself a certain way. You want to be recognized as you so stick to your favorite colors and a look that is similar to what you usually wear. If you always wear bright lips then wear bright lips. If you always do smokey eyes then do smokey eyes. You don't want to look at your photos 20 years from now and think...what on earth is on my face??? Why didn't somebody tell me... well, I'M telling you now.

Tomorrow, I will dispel a popular Wedding Day Lipstick Myth.