Bridal Make-up Trends 2015

Hi Everyone, 

I want to direct this post to all my lovely brides-to-be and any other brides interested in getting their make-up bang on trend this year.

I have put together this post with all the information for each trend this season for you all to incorporate into you're wedding day makeup.

We have 4 main trends this season, I have described each trend and how to pair it with your Bridal look.

First we have ‘Just Bitten’

Brides all year round will be glad to know the coral lip is back! How more fresh can you look with a soft peach lip to give your skin that flawless glow whist still looking natural but with that extra effort. Think ‘English Rose’ for this trend, feminine, soft and subtle and pair it with fresh minimal skin and luminous cheekbones to create that extra dimension.

Secondly ‘Colour Contour’

The Kim Kardashian deep contoured face is now gone with the wind. The new look is a more natural fresh contour for the summer.

From a palette full or dark bronzed tones 2015 bides with be adding colours such as soft peaches and warm pinks that still gives a look that’s a little chiseled but more natural. Brides will look beautiful when going for this trend as not only will it frame your face but will also give you the fresh rosy glow for your big day.

Next ‘Metallic Peepers’

Add a little metallic shine onto your eyelids for your big day, a trend that will never fade. As brides usually love the soft gold smokey eye but this time try bronze or grey foil look just in the centre, not only will this be bang on trend but can do wonders for your eye shape depending where you place the metallic shade.

Finally ‘Innocent Vamp’

While Bridal makeup is always minimal and natural, you are in for a treat this year as the bridal runway has introduced a more high fashion bold look that we would normally see on a catwalk show.
A burgundy to deep red lip is going to be a hit for you brides if you are more daring this season, give yourself a popping lip and a look to remember or try the opposite and go heavy on the eyes. Stick to your warm toned shadows for this look and blend it all around the eye.

Throughout this Spring and Summer these key trends will be bang on and can be lightly put into your wedding day make-up without each trend looking so extreme.
Each of my brides each season will get to see my ‘Bridal Bible’ book when they see me on their trials. This book will show each trend and you brides to be can decide if you want to incorporate these trends in your Bridal look.
I feel that this seasonal project of mine will show you how dedicated I am to helping brides to be like you look and feel your ultimate best on your big day.

For Bookings please contact me via Email - makeupbysophiedowning@yahoo.co.uk

or visit my website to answer any enquires you might concern - www.makeupbysophiedowning.co.uk

S x

REVIEW: Urban Decay - 24/7 Glide on Eye Pencil Set

Hello...

I've decided to do this blog post about Urban Decays 24/7 Glide on Eye Pencil Set that I received at Christmas.
I'd heard that they were one of the best eyeliners as there pigments are so intense. I do always struggle to find good eyeliners with good colour pay off as some are quite hard and cannot see the colour, and others are lovely and creamy but the colour doesn't last long enough through the day.

Well these liners are 'Smudgeproof, Budgeproof and Waterproof' and last '24/7' What more can you want!
When I say that the colour pay off for these liners are great I sincerely mean it. I wouldn't use these pencils otherwise. When buying eyeliners you need ones that have good colour pigments, last long enough to get you through the day/night at least and ones that don't just break constantly when sharpening as I always find that high street brands do this.

I always say if you will use things on a daily basis and are essentials in your everyday make-up bag then you do need to invest in something that little more expensive. You don't want to be spending money trying multiple different products just because you don't want to pay for premium brands because of the price, at the end of the day it will end up being less expensive if you do so.

Obviously I saw this set as a better investment for myself and for my kit as this set of 10 has a range of shades that I would get use out off and it worked out cheaper anyway. I remember seeing this and thinking that I can't miss out on that bargain.
I don't think this is still for sale now but maybe you wouldn't all need this many colours so buying the odd colour from the counter would be worth it as they are also pretty much double the size.
But the shades in this set are NOT available to buy separately, they do however have a wide range of colours that you will be able to find similar shades of.

Urban Decay describe these liners as 'The best eye pencil ever, ever, ever! Never before has a pencil this creamy and brilliant been waterproof too. Velvety-soft, this never-before-seen formula stays soft and creamy for blending (about 30 seconds) then dries down to a long-lasting finish that WILL NOT budge.'

What did I just say :)
I love how these liners do feel velvety-soft as you don't want them hard pencils anywhere around your eyes as they do hurt! I agree with the blending also as a smudge effect on the upper eyelid always looks great, especially with these dreamy shades.

In this set, the colours I got are;
- Perversion (Jet Black)
- Mugshot (Bronze)
- Faint (Matte Grey)
- Moonspoon (Silver/Grey)
- Smokeout (Brown with a hint of Purple)
- Glitter Rocks (Shimmer Pink)
- Stargazer (Glitter Gold)
- Voodoo (Vibrant Grape)
- Gonzo (Matte Blue)
- Vacancy (Turquoise)

Some of these liners are linked to the eyeshadows which you may realise have the same name.

Without Flash -

With Flash - 

Do you have this set?
Are you thinking of buying these liners?

Sophie xx

Make-up Trend Report S/S 15

Hi my lovely readers...

One of my favourite posts is keeping you all up to date with the top make-up trends each season and it looks like you all take quite an interest in this section also.
Before each season begins I like to post this so that you are all prepared and beat everyone else before the trends begin ;)

I have got 2 Sections to this post as I have done my main research for the MAC Trend Report for Spring/Summer 15 which also falls into place with the Runway Trend Report that is contained in all the fashion magazines which is what my second section will contain.

So we have 4 main trends from MAC -

1. RE-VIEW

2. ENLIGHTENED

3. FREE PARTY

4. NO-MAKEUP

RE-VIEW

Focussed all on the eyeliner with multiple ways to wear it to draw attention to the eyes.
Eyeliner was either painted looking, as if you have used your fingers or the complete opposite of harsh graphic lines giving a more futuristic look.
All about changing the classic flicked liner to a more biker rough look.
Not only was the liner confined to the lash line it was also sculped through the socket like using a sharpie pen.

The lashes were big, bold and clump. Even colour for the doll-eye effect either bare or paired with glossy shiny lids.

As bold as the eyeliner the lashes played a major part so this trend is all about the eyes.
The lashes were mainly cut into chunks and applied in sections to enhance certain parts of the eye.
Black, browns and teals were mainly used on the lashes.

The eye shadow used for this trend was blown out with burred edges. Soft taupe and warm browns were used to give this trend a massive 70s feel.

ENLIGHTENED

Enlightened is all about flawless skin with less coverage to show the real skins shine for maximum radiance as well as using highlighters to enhance the natural shine.
They use maximum brightness with pigments and gloss but steered away from the extreme contouring from the past season.

Less coverage but more clever concealing being very precise when applying. Gaining points from the skin almost looking plastic.
The final goal was to give a dewy, holographic, luminous, porcelain effect more than sun-kissed tan.
White was used and mixed with the base for the skin and also through the lashes.

This look was also teamed up with a bold lip. A ruby red and mirror finish clear gloss.

FREE PARTY

Spring/Summer is known for the festival fun vibed make-up looks, the only time of year that goes abit out of the box. Mixing and matching like the fashion trends.
Saturated colours that have been washed out and bleached by the sun using a smudged effect as nothing is structured in any way.
All about mixing fruity colours like lime and watermelon that gives a effortless, playful, young look ending with a candy popping lip.

Freckles also make a huge come back which goes perfectly with with the flawless sun-kissed finished skin. Sequins were also adorned on the face to reflect light.

"NO MAKEUP"

The ‘No Make-up’ trend comes around time after time each season but this time it has a little difference that makes this season top the rest.
The no-makeup look always tends to require more time and attention to get everything precise to achieve that natural, glowing and well contoured skin.

Brows are again given the time so that each strand is well groomed and that the shape suits your face shape as well as setting them so they stay in place at all times.

So overall the trend includes immaculate looking skin, well grommed brows, chissled contoured face,  naturally defined crease, splattering of honey freckles and a natural lip colour.

A look to enhance your beauty and not to change it.

Now Section 2 of this post is about the Runway Trends for Spring/Summer 15 which you will hear more about as this gets reported in all magazines and online beauty websites ect. This may also be easier to relate to as they are more specific trends which can fall into the 4 main MAC trends.

I will quote in brackets which MAC trend they relate to...

RUNWAY MAKEUP TRENDS

Golden/Copper Eyes (Enlightened)

Seen on - Givenchy

Glitter Eyes (Enlightened/Free Party)

Seen on - Ashish, House of Holland, Anna Sui

Orange/Bold Lips (Free Party)

Seen on - Tanya Taylor, Dolce and Gabanna, Burberry

Rosy Cheeks (No-makeup)

Seen on - Thakoon, Erdem, Matthew Williamson

Pastel shades (Free Party)

Seen on - Elie Sabb

Face Adorments (Free Party)

Seen on - Dries Van Notem, Tommy Hilfiger

Long lashes (Re-View)

Seen on - Rochas, Nanette Lepore

Liner (white/Neon (Re-view)

Seen on - Dior, Fendi, Holly Fulton

High Shine (Enlightened)

Seen on - Balenciaga, Christopher Kane

Hope you love these trends as much as I do and i believe that everyone can pull these looks off!

Sophie xx