Where to get your makeup done

[ShesElectric]

I'm going to a wedding next month and am going to see everyone alive who is related to me. People who I havent seen in years and unrelated guys I used to have a crush on (so you can imagine). I just had this MAJOR weightloss and look rather...unrecognizable. I'm 17 by the way.

I want to stay true to my roots in terms of style (80z mod meets black and white rock 'n' roll you know?) so I am wearing a black silky dress is only up to below the knee with strappy black heels and firecracker red nails (toes and hands).


MY QUESTION ISSS...

where do you recommend I get my makeup done. A place that can adapt to my style. I dont want pink and typical wedding makeup. I want funky (but not too crazy) smokey black around the eyes (as I have really light green eyes so they pop).

any suggestions on a hairdo by the way? I have a really funky layered(long) haircut and black hair.

 

[ShesElectric]

I was considering MAC or the NARS or CHANEL counters.

 

[pazzaperleborse]

once I discovered Laura Mercier, I was hooked - but that's just my humble opinion....but whatever you choose, make sure you're firm on the look you're going for...

 

[ShesElectric]

I've never heard of that.

Has anyone ever gotten their makeup done at MAC?

I would in a heartbeat but what throws me off is that you get a free makeover with a $40.00 purchase. Do you think they would try a little less hard and what not?

 

[thewannabe]

I would do the make up myself... but practice a little first; look at magazines to get ideas... Everytime someone else does it... it's never as careful "perfectionistic" as when I do it...

 

[*Princesse*]

I'd say try MAC, but do a trial first to see if it's what you like. I know it would be a little expensive to have your make-up done for no reason especially, but this seems like it would be a really big night for you, and I think that's worth it.

 

[fashionista-ta]

I think MAC is a good idea for your style, but the charge is so strange to me since I've never been charged ... but I know practices vary from region to region. Since I wear MAC, I'd have no trouble spending $40 ... I could easily spend more stocking up on Blot Powder Light

I should add that I've never had them do my makeup for an occasion, just to try out various things I was thinking about buying.

Btw, congrats on the weight loss

 

[*Princesse*]

Oh yes, I should've mentioned that! Congrats on your weight loss, and good luck about seeing everyone again - I'm sure you'll make a great impression!

 

[Missivtec22]

I got mac to do mine for prom, THEY WERE FABULOUS!

 

[ShesElectric]

Thank you alll - very helpful. I will definately do a test run.

 

[nextnewface]

Yeah another vote for the MAC counter Last summer I was in Montreal and there was an event and they did my makeup and it was awesome hehe I'd give it a try if I were you.
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