So I'm having a little think about what my Sunday blog should be about and I think I should get back to what I love talking about the most, which is Makeup. So I've put together a list on must have items for your wedding day, that if you have decided to do your own Bridal Makeup, should be on your shopping list. Firstly, depending on how much makeup you wear and what look you have in mind, either visit a counter or salon for a Makeup lesson or watch some online tutorials. Lisa Eldridge and Wayne Goss are particularly good to watch and visit either Estee Lauder, Bobbi Brown or any brand that takes your eye. Or you can either get in touch with me for a personal tutorial Wink. If you have no idea where to start when it comes to makeup, please look for an Artist! It'll take all the stress out of the wedding morning.
Here is 'The Shopping List'

1. Laura Mercier Hydrating Primer. This will bling your skin and will keep your makeup on all day. Find out more at www.lauramercier.com.
2. A good long lasting foundation. It depends on your skin type but have a good shop around. Estee Lauder Double Wear, Clinque Super balance and Bobbi Brown Even Skin are good places to start!
3. Bobbi Brown Corrector and Concealer. Nothing blocks out grey under the eye like these babies. If you suffer with more of a puffy eye rather than shadows, then the famous YSL touche eclat is hard to beat!
4. A water proof gel eye liner to give the eyes a more open look. Try Bobbi Brown for this. www.bobbibrown.co.uk
5.Clinique High Impact Mascara for full, thick and long lashes. I know mascara is expensive, but some of the high street brands can melt through the day. Not good on a hot August wedding.
6. Any Bronzer and Blush from MAC. They are usually highly pigmented and last. Soft pinks are lovely on Brides, but so are corals. Don't go for anything too shimmery for flash back in your photos.
7. A good eyeshadow palette. Look no further than Urban Decay 'Naked 2'. Love this, so gorgeous. www.urbandecay.com
8. A long lasting lippy. This will depend on your colour scheme and of course what suits your skin tone but Bobbi Brown lipsticks in Matt are lovely and last. They don't have any fragrance or taste that you'll be tempted to lick off. Avoid anything that is a stain, they'll bleed and end up drying your lips out. You will need to touch your lipstick up during the day. Re applied colour looks fresher than ones that stain and claim to stay put all day.

Last of all I would HIGHLY recommend 'She Laq' by Benefit. It comes with a mini brush kit to draw the product over the eyes and mascara to keep it in place all day. I've been using this product on my Brides for about ten years.

Happy shopping everyone and have a great weekend in the sunshine! xx