Makeup: Do It Yourself
You don't need to hire a pro to glow on your wedding day. Our foolproof guide ensures you'll look radiant from first kiss to last dance from Spring 2005
It's a dilemma as thorny as a Black Beauty rose bush: You want your makeup to last until you head off to your honeymoon suite, but you don't want it to look the least bit harsh or artificial. The good news, say experts, is that it's easier to marry those two goals than you might suspect, even if you're doing your makeup yourself. "Brides think they need to make a huge effort, but they don't," says Collier Strong, a consulting makeup artist for L'Oréal. You'll find the secret to subtle yet durable colors in our step-by-step plan, complete with tips from Hollywood's top pros. With something borrowed from their cheat sheets, you can make yourself up like a natural.


