Last year the bridal beauty
watchwords were “natural and luminous.”
The emphasis was on the bride
showcasing healthy, glowing skin; and there was widespread use of highlighter,
bronzer or face shimmer, as well as peachy, coral or pink shades of blush.
This year, the look in
bridal makeup is “romantic, feminine and retro,” with a profusion of pink and
orange blush tones, pretty pastel eyes and dramatic lips.
Some trends in bridal hair and makeup trends for this
year are:
Eyes - The smoky eye with the nude lip combination remains popular, however, this year, pastel eyeshadows in colours such as: lavender, mint green, pink and peach, are in vogue. These demure eye colours are being juxtaposed with false eyelashes or heavy mascara application and/or liquid eyeliner. Alternatively, the eyes can be kept very neutral with colour enhancing the bride’s face, from a brighter choice of blush and lipstick.
Lip
Colour – Many brides are going for a more “retro glam” type of
makeup, preferring a neutral eye, in exchange for a deeper lip colour. These
vibrant colours are replacing the nude and sheer lips of previous years. Last
year’s lip “it” colours were deep mauve, cranberry, red and rose. This year,
red will stay but bright pink, coral and orange-toned lips will be popular.
There will be a preference of lipsticks versus lip glosses.
Hair
–
The most popular hairstyle for this year’s modern bride will be the chignon or
ballerina bun. An embellished headband or a veil worn away from the face is a
perfect complement to this hairstyle. More and more brides are choosing to wear
their hair up or away from the face.
Bridal hairstyles with loose
waves and soft curls will also be seen. These natural and “easy” hairstyles are
a stark contrast to the formal, up-do’s of years gone by.
Brides who still favour a
more structured hairstyle can choose the very vintage-like pin curls or a
modern take on the “bee hive” hairdo.
