REAL BRIDE
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I mean, she’s not a model but she could be. ☺️
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Absolutely loved getting Alana ready for her wedding day in November 2019 in Sydney, and cannot wait to see her again this November (fingers crossed) when I’m there for my other brother’s Queensland ceremony with his fiancée Cass. It’s moments like this that fill my heart with joy to the point of tears - I can’t help it, and everyone knows when it’s coming, 😅.
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To make sure everything withstood the heat of the Australian sun, I kept her base light with @chanel.beauty Vitalumiere Aqua and then added highlight and sheen where I wanted it to be seen. Going in with an overly dewy foundation on hot summer days means extra shine in places you don’t want to see it in photos, so it’s best to aim more a demi-matte foundation which still allows skin to be seen so that when the natural oils come through in the heat, it doesn’t leave you looking like a you’re swimming in your foundation. This way a little blotting paper and touch up powder can then be applied without disturbing your original base and appearing caked over as the day progresses.
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When it comes to my kit, I need products that WORK and I can 100% rely on, time after time.
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This is why I choose brands like Chanel, which provide amazing textures and longevity of wear throughout the day, which means I don’t have to worry about a product being eaten away or appearing heavy on the skin. Must haves for me include Les Beiges Bronzing Cream, Baume Essential, Eyeshadow Quads and Inimitable Intense Mascara. I mean, have I missed anything? 😉
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Other brands I can rely on include Dior, Charlotte Tilbury, Beauty Pie, Burberry, YSL, NARS, Glossier, ABH and MAC, as well as high street favourites like L’Oreal and Maybelline. Luxury is more than just packaging and price, after all! If it works, IT WORKS!
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Would you like to see more of the items I choose to use?
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Throwback to this image from @jeroennoordzijphotography while he was in town with @wildatheartbridal to capture the London edge for bridal brand @bonbride.
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This shoot is still one of my favourite ones to date, as we gave our model @lucyzoeevans a toughness and more rock’n’roll edge by slicking hair back into a wet look style, teaming it with a graphic feline eyeliner and dewy skin to tie everything together. While this look isn’t for everyone, it’s definitely one to try if you prefer things a little less glossed up and perfect, or if you’re choosing to have a second look for the party end of your celebrations.
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Product must haves included @fudgehair Hair Gum, @dolcegabbanamakeup Glam Liner and @weledauk Skin Food.
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I may not being going out but I’m still going to try to make an effort at home.
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Happy New Years Eve everyone! This year has been tough for so many reasons, so give yourselves a pat on the back for getting to this point and let’s look to tomorrow as bringing something brighter and more hopeful.
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To all my brides from this year, thank you for choosing to have me be a part of your day. I know it wasn’t what most of you had planned but you did it anyway and made it your own and that in itself says more about your love for each other than any pre-dreamed plans could have done. I hope next year brings you more occasions to celebrate and a date to have the bigger party you’re all waiting for.
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To my brides for next year (old and new), I cannot wait to help you get ready to walk down the aisle and so I do. For some of you, your journeys to being a #futuremrs have been postponed many times over, but I promise your day is coming and when it does it is going to be something to remember and I can’t wait to be a part of it with you.
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And to my fellow vendors - I know your struggles. They have been hard and emotional, but they have proven your resilience as a business owner. I hope this evening acts a nice form of closure for the year we have had and you are able to celebrate peacefully and with love for those around you. Congratulations on getting to today, and keep going!
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So with that, all I can say is Happy New Year everyone! Xx
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#happynewyear #weddings2020 #nye2020 #bringon2021 #londonweddings #londonweddingmakeupartist #bridalbutmakeitfashion #thepostmodernistsbridal #hildestories #beauty2020 #sheerluxe #sheerluxebeauty #sheerluxewedding #modernbride #modernwedding #mood #flatlay #chanelbeauty
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I thought I better throw one of these up here for those who may not know me or thought I was some kind of catfish.
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My name is Quelle (pronounced Kèl) and I am the makeup artist behind this semi-inspirational account for the modern bride. The images I post are from shoots I have personally worked (aside from the odd vendor love post which doesn’t feature makeup) so you can see my makeup come to life in the way I hope you might one day see yourselves in the photos you get back from your wedding day.
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As I work predominantly within the fashion world (@quelle_uk is my other account if you fancy a snoop), the looks I love are not always super “bridal” like we might sometimes see when we google “wedding makeup” or as you may have seen others create when you’ve scoured through wedding directories trying to imagine yourself as a #futuremrs. It’s more likely that if you ask me for wedding makeup references that I will point you in the direction of a red carpet occasion as these are real women in a true formal setting who just want to look like themselves in their most elevated way - which is definitely the number one thing I am asked for by my brides.
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I don’t often post images of myself as like most women, I don’t see myself as others do and so it feels almost painful in many ways, however I think it’s nice for you to see makeup on a “real face” so I may pop a few more of these up as I go along to keep everything a little grounded amongst all the glamour. Who knows, I may even start to like taking my own picture! 🙃
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Anyway, thanks for continuing to read what I write, like what I post and for sticking around to see more. As a freelance artist, it definitely means a lot.
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Until next time! Xxx
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Products used are from my much loved kit staple @chanel.beauty @welovecoco.
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Well, what a year it has been!
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With London going into further lockdown mayhem, needing to move house and hearing my overseas family will also not get to be with each other this Christmas, I think it’s safe to say I am ready to say farewell to 2020.
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But it hasn’t been all bad. I was lucky enough to continue with my fashion work while many couldn’t, and I have seen couples soldier on with their micro-weddings against all the odds. It goes to show that despite the obstacles thrown at us, there is still light at the end of the tunnel and a means to get through it all.
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I will be spending the last few days of the year packing my current life into boxes while waiting in limbo for the exchange on our new home to finally give us the green light and a move in date. Not sure when exactly that will be, but hoping that it means I can say hello to 2021 in a new space of our own after house sharing for the last 4 years!!
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For all my London lot, I hope you are able to celebrate your Christmas period as best you can and don’t feel alone. If you find yourself feeling down, feel free to send through a message and we can talk it out. And remember there is always Zoom to see those you can’t physically as a small consolation. See you all on the other side! XX
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Fragrance is one of the key senses linked to memory. It can bring back scenes from childhood, moments spent in foreign places and days spent with loved ones no longer with you.
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With time on your side, now is the perfect time to explore a perfume outside of what you may usually wear for your wedding day - if you wear any at all, of course.
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Blanche from Byredo is one of my absolute favourites when I want to feel feminine and clean. This musky fragrance houses Pink Pepper and White Rose within its top notes, and grounds itself with Blond Wood, African Orange Flower and Sandalwood. Aldéhydes give the scent an effervescent nature, invoking a feeling of airy innocence. It’s simple, beautiful and clings to clothing hours after wear. An absolute staple in my fragrance wardrobe and perfect for anyone looking for a lighthearted floral scent.
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#fragrantica #fragrance #byredo #blanche #modernbride #contemporaryfragrance #swedishbrand #contemporarywedding #unwedding #thepostmodernistsbridal #beauty #weddinginsporation #weddinginspo
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