Its International Women’s Day today (the 8th of March, 2016) and UK based makeup artist – Joy Adenuga created three stunning international bridal looks to mark the day.
The looks are featured in a 4 page beauty spread in Blackhair Magazine’s April/May 2016 issue. Joy also shared how she created these bridal looks inspired by traditional brides across the world.
Enjoy!!
The Hawaiian Bride
To recreate this look,
- On the lids, apply from Makeup Addiction Cosmetics Flaming Love Palette £25, the shade Eden all over lids and blend out with a mix of Savannah Dessert and Brownie. Finish off with Makeup Addiction lashes in Date night £7 for a natural looking lash line.
- Swirl M.A.C blush in Dollymix £18.50 all over the cheeks with a dusting of Bobbi Brown shimmer brick in Rose £33 for added glow.
- Finish off on the lips with M.A.C lipstick in a mix of Pretty Please and Lovelorn from the Preferred Pink Palette £35.
The Chinese bride
To recreate this look,
- Prep the skin using Embryolisse lait-creme £13
- Buff in MAC Matchmaster Foundation £29 and conceal any imperfections with MAC Studio finish concealer £15.50. Set only the T-zones with Bobbi Brown Sheer finish powder £19.
- On the eyes, pat on a mix of M.A.C free to be and Coppering eyeshadow £12.50 each all over the lid softly blending out with a dark brown eyeshadow. Over this apply Urban Decay glitter eyeliner in Midnight cowboy £14. Finish off with a bold liner and strip lashes to further enhance the eyes.
- On the lips, begin with M.A.C lip liner in Cherry £12.50 followed M.A.C lipstick in Red £15.50 and a clear gloss over the top for a sultry effect.
The South African Bride
To recreate this look,
- Over the lids pat on Makeup Geek foiled eyeshadow in Flame thrower £7.95 and using a pencil brush apply Makeup Geek Eyeshadow in Sin City to the inner tear ducts to give eyes more sparkle!
- On the cheeks softly apply MAC blush in Ambering rose £18.50 and blend towards the hairline.
- Line lips with MAC lip pencil in Burgundy £12.50, apply Anastasia Beverley hills liquid lipstick in Heathers and finish off with M.A.C Vamplify – Modern Drama.
Vendors
- Makeup/Creative Director: Joy Adenuga | Website | Instagram
- Photography: MCM London | Instagram
- Stylist: Huna | Instagram
- Hair: Deborah Lola | Instagram
- Model: Samantha | Instagram
- Flowers: Beverley Wilson Florist | Instagram
Hawaiian Bride
- Dress: Weruzo
- Headpiece: Beverly Wilson
- Earrings: Stylist’s own
- Bracelets: Pebble London
Chinese Bride
- Dress: Dynasty London
- Earrings: Topshop
- Headpiece, Necklace & Cuffs: Pebble London
South African Bride
- Dress: Weruzo
- Jewellery & Neckpiece: Pebble London
